Here’s what’s happening in Central Florida from April 23 to April 30.
1. Crew-1 returns to Earth
NASA and SpaceX’s Crew-1 is expected to return Wednesday.
The crew lifted off from the Space Coast in November.
NASA said the crew will undock from the International Space Center at about 5 a.m.
Photos: NASA, SpaceX launch 4 astronauts from the Space Coast
The crew is scheduled to splash down at about 12:35 p.m. off the coast of Florida.
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2. Pink supermoon to light up night sky
The pink supermoon rises for a three-night show beginning Monday night.
It will be the first supermoon of 2021, according to the Farmer’s Almanac.
READ: Pink supermoon will brighten skies on Monday night
The pink moon will reach its full phase at 11:32 p.m. EDT, NASA reported. It will appear to be full through Wednesday morning.
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3. National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday.
In Central Florida, several local areas will be hosting events for the day.
Ormond Beach police will host an event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the police department’s lobby.
The initiative will provide an opportunity for the public to voluntarily surrender expired, unwanted, or unused pharmaceutically controlled substances and other medications to law enforcement officers for proper destruction.
Another event will take place at eight local HCA Healthcare facilities from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
4. COVID-19 vaccine distribution in Orange County
There are several pop-up COVID-19 vaccination events happening in Orange County this week.
Here’s a list of locations and times:
Saturday, April 24
- Community Health Centers, 225 E Seventh St, Apopka, FL 32703, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Barker Park, 2000 Monte Carlo Trail, Orlando, FL 32805, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
READ: More young people being hospitalized for COVID-19, experts say
Monday, April 26 and Tuesday, April 27
- Meadow Woods Park Recreation Center, 1751 Rhode Island Woods Circle, Orlando, FL 32824, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Thursday, April 29 and Friday, April 30
- Goldenrod Park Recreation Center, 4863 N. Goldenrod Rd., Winter Park, FL 32792, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
For additional vaccine sites across the county, visit here.
5. Flyover ramp for SR 528, SR 436 interchange to open
On Monday, the flyover ramp for the State Road 528 and State Road 436 interchange is expected to open.
The new flyover ramp from northbound SR 436/Semoran Boulevard to westbound SR 528/Beachline Expressway (Exit 1B) replaces the tight loop ramp, providing a smoother traffic flow.
The entrance for the new flyover ramp is nearly a half mile to the south of the entrance for the old loop ramp meaning drivers have an earlier decision point, officials said.
Drivers need to follow the signs for the new ramp entrance and not rely on their GPS mapping systems.
If drivers miss the new ramp entrance, they can continue north on SR 436 to TG Lee Boulevard where they can make a U-turn to return to westbound SR 528 via southbound SR 436.
To learn more about the project, click here.
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6. Clermont hosts Earth Day lake cleanup and festival
The city of Clermont will host its annual Clermont Earth Day Lake Clean-Up and Festival Saturday at Lake Hiawatha Preserve.
The clean up will be from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m., and the festival is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
“We invite the community to this fun, free, educational lineup for all ages,” said Scott Davidoff, Clermont Parks and Recreation’s director.
The festival will feature environmental activities, DJ music, entertainment, aerial performances, tai chi demonstrations and more.
To learn more, click here.
7. Westgate Resorts to hire more than 800 in Orlando
Westgate Resorts will hire 865 new full-time, part-time and seasonal positions at its hiring event.
It will be hiring on-the-spot, with most positions available to start the next day.
Some of the positions include, front desk representative, front desk supervisor, resort leadership roles, housekeeping, security and more.
The event is Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 9500 Turkey Lake Road.
8. SeaWorld to begin Cinco De Mayo celebrations
SeaWorld will begin Cinco De Mayo celebrations starting April 30 during its Seven Seas Food Festival.
The event is located outdoors with limited capacity and physical distancing, guests are in for a treat with festive menu items, family-friendly entertainment and live performances throughout the day.
READ: SeaWorld’s Seven Seas Food Festival returns with social distancing protocols
9. Regal to reopen two theaters in Central Florida
Regal will be reopening two of its theaters in Central Florida on Friday.
The Regal theaters on International Drive in Orlando and on North John Young Parkway in Kissimmee will reopen.
The company already reopened locations in Waterford Lakes and Winter Park.
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