Was looking for an adult Rhythm Tap class and finally found one. Courtney was excellent. She…read morebroke the rudiments down so I felt successful. I had a 25 year hiatus from tap and with her support it started to come back. I appreciated that her background was in the same tap genre, Apollo hoofer style, versus broadway and show tap. Looking forward to my next Tuesday night class I can tell she would be great with kids as well. Everyone was friendly, including Larissa the owner. Nice approachable studio that is a nonprofit

My daughter had a free trial class here tonight. She loved it. The staff and parents were amazing…read more They have nice studios all equipped with cameras so you can watch them from the lobby or you can sit just outside the room and watch through the window. My daughter was really nervous and was put at ease immediately.

I volunteered for the 'Disney Give a Day, Get a Day' program, and painted a house with Hands On…read moreOrlando. I used to volunteer a lot, then got out of it as I got older, and was happy to have volunteering put in the forefront of the news with Disney. I knew the volume of people signing up for events, and was pleasantly surprised when I painted a house with Hands On Orlando. The day consisted of painting four houses, with 100 volunteer expected. The HOO coordinator was very organized, arrived early and was very friendly. There was a HOO coordinator for each house, and one who monitored the whole project. They were very clear in their directions, and made a very humid day painting a house in not a great neighbor hood a great experience. Being an annual passholder for Disney, I wasn't worried about the processing time for the receipt of the Disney voucher, and yet it was in my email by Tuesday. Its kind of sad, the coordinator said that the month before, for the same event they had only twenty volunteers, and now all their events are full. While we appreciate all the Disney is doing to help communities, I sure wish more people would volunteer without having to be bribed, and I can't wait til we do it again!

Amazing organization! I love the Hands On network!…read more When I lived in Nashville, I frequently volunteered with Hands on Nashville to sort and create bags of groceries for those in the area living with AIDS. I was also a captain for Hands on Nashville Day, where we painted and spruced up a local high school, and even helped out at the animal shelter a few times. When I moved back to O-town I was super excited to find a local Hands On chapter. There is truly something for everyone here. Whether you like to work with your hands and get dirty, or just sit and hang out with some at-risk kids, or play with the puppies and kitties at the local shelter, Hands on Orlando has a huge network of opportunities, linking you with others who share your passions and organizations that run on the support of volunteers. To sing up, they keep things super simple. Log on to www.handsonorlando.com, create an account, then click on the calendar, and click on the event you wish to volunteer for. A quick sign up and print off of the waiver (or your coordinator can give you one at the time of the event), and you are good to go! The volunteer coordinators are super fun and work well with the organizations to ensure a smooth-flowing but fun volunteer experience. Since I've been back in Orlando, I have had the pleasure of volunteering with Coalition for the Homeless, Clean the World, and even the City of Casselberry through Hands on Orlando. This is a great way to get to know all the awesome local groups that take care of our community. I encourage everyone to find at least one Saturday morning a month to give back in 2015!

We came here for an open house, which included food, drinks, entertainment and plenty of hands-on…read morecrafts. We toured the facilities, the workshops, we actually sat down for some demos from the visual arts department, and then gathered around a kiln for a raku ceramics demo, which was ideal on a cold winter afternoon (winter in Florida?). Also, we were able to visit the gallery, which was hosting a photograph exhibit on the history of turn of the century Lake Apopka, about 40 miles away due West, and that was very interesting and enlightening. We also printed a poster, among other things. Personally, I think it was fun to talk/meet some of the faculty, not that I am immediately looking for a new teacher, but it is good to pick one who has some similarities, or none at all. Challenge yourself. After this visit, I will consider taking some classes here. Or come to more events. I really like Crealdé.

Please read before you get scammed. I purchased a class here and the policy stated that you have 7…read moredays before the first session to cancel and get a refund. I called today (9 days before the first day) and I was told that it was too late and the last day was Yesterday (10/09/23) (10 days before first session). I pointed out the policy and was told that "session" didn't mean class and it was incorrect so I couldn't get my money back. This is fraudulent. I will be contacting the correct state department for this. This is extremely unprofessional and clearly lacks clarity. If your policy is outdated, correct it on the website. I've attached the policy as a picture.

This little boutique is packed full of great clothes for women men children and also has lots of…read moredecor for your house. Lots of shoes and knick knacks in the back is the dollar section everything is a dollar mostly clothes but you can also find hats and books CDs. Great place to come and get a bargain.

Proceeds from this thrift store supports Angels of Mercy Ministry, a not for profit, faith based…read moreprogram that helps formerly incarcerated women to successfully reenter society. The program was founded in 2011 by Aura Lynn who went to prison and had a change of heart. She became committed to helping women get out of the revolving door of incarceration in Seminole County. This ministry provides a holistic approach by helping women to get jobs, job training, and education. They also offer bridge housing and a food pantry. It was a pleasure to visit this large and inviting thrift store during a recent visit to Sanford. They had a selection of furniture, household goods, clothes, accessories, jewelry, shoes, small appliances, and children's toys and clothes. There is a boutique section and they also sell discounted items from the Publix bakery. In a backroom they have a treasure trove of items for one dollar. I had so much fun exploring this store and peeking around corners and opening cabinets to discover even more items. Different weekly sales are on the board out front. This is such a wonderful cause to support. If I lived locally this thrift store would be on my weekly rotation.

Wonderful experience volunteering to sort food with co workers. The staff are courteous and very…read morehelpful. The office is organized and has a awesome mission helping feed the community. We sorted over 7k in food handling frozen, fully cooked, poultry and snacks. It was good to see the community and businesses remain committed to supporting this mission.

Sign up to volunteer with a group or as an individual. Today in less than 3 hours my women's…read morehistory month group was able to package 13,000lbs of food which will impact over 11,000 people next week. The staff and volunteers are amazing, the work they do is needed and the systems they have in place makes it simple and easy to make a difference!

Judys does not want to adopt out there dogs it's stupid I could not get them to except an…read moreapplication so I called them to attempt another way and the office told me to just keep trying the application so I filled it out another 15times....that's a real bummer considering I used to work there and was given two of theirs dog about 10 to 12 years ago I think that they should talk to people in person.....just because people can pass their ridiculous app.that doesn't make a difference if people are good or not!!!!!!Judy herself got back to me and Immediately and addressed my concerns and is working with me to get a dog....I would like to offer an apology for this post and thank her from my heart as I recently lost my best friend and my nerves are raw.Judy is a wonderful person and saved me and my dog along time ago...I am truly sorry and I look forward to seeing her again.

I don't often leave reviews like this, but I feel it's important to share what happened in hopes…read morethat it prevents another family from going through what mine just did. On September 9th, my family adopted two kittens, Aren and Delle, from this rescue. We were told they had recently recovered from an upper respiratory infection and were now healthy. Unfortunately, less than a month later, our sweet Delle passed away on October 10th from FIP -- a fatal illness that likely developed from an infection that hadn't fully resolved. We followed all the recommended vet care and sought immediate treatment the moment she showed signs of illness, but despite every effort, she declined quickly. It was a deeply traumatic and heartbreaking experience for our family -- and for Aren, her sister, who is now grieving as well. I want to make it clear that I deeply understand and appreciate the mission behind animal rescues and the challenges they face in caring for so many animals in need. My intention in sharing this isn't to criticize, but to hopefully encourage more thorough medical reviews and communication before adoption. Even small improvements in diligence could help prevent another family from being blindsided by such a devastating situation. I emailed the rescue on October 11th, not in anger but simply to inform them of what happened. Unfortunately, I never received a response. Delle was deeply loved and is deeply missed. I truly hope that sharing her story leads to positive changes for future adoptions -- and to more happy, healthy forever homes.

This is a great community business that is helping make gardening more accessible. I am relatively…read morenew to Florida and appreciated all the knowledge they provided to getting my first southeast garden started. Looking forward to my first harvest with my new garden this fall.

From the owner: Edible Landscapes is a garden installation service of the Fleet Farming Program. Our team of…read moreexperienced growers build raised bed gardens full of vegetables and herbs as well as planting fruit trees and installing broader edible landscaping. This service allows Fleet Farming to expand its mission to the Central Florida community in a way that makes it easy for all generations to grow food that saves you money on your grocery bill. Our low-maintenance growing systems allow us to re-purpose virtually any underused outdoor space into a garden for farmers of all experience levels. The process is simple: We help you to set up a consultation for your specific growing space, create a free garden design with you, and build your complete garden ready for you to enjoy. Contact us today to transform your lawn into abundant, Edible Landscapes.