Cali Coffee officially opened its very first Central Florida store April 6 at 825 U.S. Highway 27 in Minneola with special discounts, smiles and free stickers. If you haven’t been yet, check out their menu online, drive-thru or order at the store’s walk-up window. Cali Coffee features signature coffees and shakes in a multitude of flavors, fruity iced drinks, energy drinks and sodas. Other selections include chai, matcha, lattes, hot cocoa and more, plus you can’t beat the encouraging messages on their lids and ‘sticker days’ twice monthly! Call 954.554.8295 or visit calicoffee.com for more information. You can also catch Cali Coffee on Facebook and Instagram. Store hours (subject to change) are 5:30am to 10pm Monday through Friday and 7am to 10pm Saturday and Sunday.

Florida Future Farmers of America announced that Umatilla High School FFA is one of five programs in the state—and the only one in Lake County—selected as a finalist for the 2024 Chapter Agriculture Advocacy Award. The program, formerly known as Food for America, encourages FFA members to participate in agricultural literacy and awareness projects on the local level. The winning chapter will receive its award on stage during the 96th Florida FFA State Convention taking place June 10-14 at the Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando. 

Last year’s Juneteenth event in Clermont was so much fun, they’re doing it again at Waterfront Park. The inaugural Juneteenth cultural celebration in 2022 kicked off what’s become a community tradition. Head to Clermont from 5-9pm June 15 to enjoy an evening of art, music and authentic cuisine. For more information, visit clermontfl.gov/254/Events.

June 16 is Father’s Day, so why not celebrate the remarkable dads and father figures in your life by making their day unforgettable? Ultimately, the best Father’s Day gifts and activities reflect your dad’s interests, hobbies and personality. Simply show him how much he is appreciated and loved. 

Many drummers strive to make a record, but the cardio drummers in The Villages are trying to break one. More than 1,000 cardio drummers who assembled at The Villages Polo Club to engage in nine consecutive minutes of intense drumming are awaiting confirmation from Guinness World Records that they were the largest group to accomplish this task. According to guinnessworldrecords.com, the closest comparable record attempt boasted 289 participants. 

Mark your calendar for the longest day of the year! Summer solstice returns on Thursday, June 20 at 4:50pm. Famous events around the Northern Hemisphere on this day include: 

• Sunrise at Stonehenge, Wiltshire, England
• Midsommar in Scandinavia
• Midnight Sun Festival-Fairbanks, Alaska
• Solstice Bonfires in Austria
• Mayan Solstice in Guatemala
• Astrofest in Croatia
• Simmer Dim in Scotland
• Ivan Kupala in Russia

A recent PEW Research Center study shows that 18% of all households have a stay-at-home dad who works as the main caregiver of the children and also manages the daily chores. The No. 1 factor for this trend has to do with changes in economic conditions for families. According to the study in 2022, women make up 35% of the top 10 highest-paying professions. The second reason is that social dynamics and stigmas have changed. In this modern world, many men want to play a larger role in the upbringing of their offspring and are more than happy to embrace this lifestyle. 

Don’t send your grandchildren to summer camp–go with them! Grandparents in The Villages can share an activity-packed day camp experience with their grandchildren, age 3-16, at Camp Villages. Monthly, holiday and summer sessions provide a variety of activities to make special memories. Reservations are required and spots go fast. Learn more here: districtgov.org/departments/recreation/campvillages.aspx

Florida’s liquor laws can be confusing. Some regulations are statewide, but counties and smaller municipalities can also enact ordinances regulating alcohol. So if you work nights in Clermont, live in Sumterville and want to buy a six-pack on your way home, check your watch. Lake County sells beer and wine until 2am, but you can only buy in Sumter County until midnight. Spirits must be purchased in a state-approved liquor store. Forms of acceptable I.D. are:

• State-issued I.D.  
• Military I.D.  
• U. S. passport