WOJSL Invites you to help us spread some holiday cheer!!

On December 2, 20223, the West Orange Junior Service League and the CITY OF WINTER GARDEN will host the 11th Annual WG Christmas Golf Cart Parade.

Prepare to be enchanted by the magic of the season at the Winter Garden Golf Cart Parade, a delightful collaboration between the West Orange Junior Service League and the City of Winter Garden. This event is a highlight of the holiday season, filled with festive cheer and creativity.

Winter Garden residents, it’s your time to shine! We invite you to transform your golf carts into festive masterpieces and enter them into the Holiday Golf Cart Parade. Let your imagination run wild as you decorate your carts with dazzling lights, captivating costumes, and unique themes. Our judges will be on the lookout for the most extraordinary entries in these categories.

Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 2, when our charming parade will take to the streets. It’s a day when the community comes together to celebrate the spirit of the season, and we can’t wait to see your creativity shine. Join us for a heartwarming experience that will make your holiday season even brighter. 

Each $55 Golf Cart admission ticket will INCLUDE a 2023 commemorative ornament. Additional ornaments can be purchased day of event for $10.00 while supplies last.

**NEW STAGING AREA**  798 W. Bay Street will be our staging area this year and will be ending on Plant Street at the end of the parade.  Parking will be available for all who wish to remain downtown Winter Garden at the conclusion.

Judges will be perusing around looking for the MOST unique carts, costumes, and lights. Again, this year each cart will be given the opportunity to cast a People’s Choice vote for your favorite cart.  Winners will be announced at the conclusion of the parade on the prize board and then virtually on the WG Christmas Golf Cart Parade Facebook page...so make your list and check it twice to make sure your cart is not outdone.

Contest Prizes

Best Overall Cart/1st Place  ~  $250

2nd Place  ~  $200   /   3rd Place  ~  $150   /   4th Place  ~  $100

People’s Choice  ~  $50 + Gift Basket

Most Lights  ~  Gift Basket   /   Best Costumes  ~  $50 Gift Card   /   Wild Card  ~  Gift Basket

As always, 100% of the money raised will be donated and distributed to local nonprofit organizations right here in West Orange County.  Visit us at www.wojsl.com to see the great things we are doing in our community. Sponsorship opportunities are available. You can secure your sponsorship by following the Purchase Tickets/Sponsorship tab or you can email Gretchen Carlson (Gretchen@gretchencarlsonre.com) for further info or questions.

Golf carts ONLY and all traffic laws still apply. 

Please note: Day-of-Parade ticket purchases are not guaranteed an ornament.**

~~ NO ALCOHOL, CANDY, or TRAILERS ~~

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FAQs

Description:

West Orange Junior Service League’s 1st annual Spooky Sprint 5K. Come run or walk this evening race and enjoy the festive Halloween decorations through beautiful Oakland Park in Winter Garden. This unique, nighttime family-friendly 5K is sure to be fun for everyone. Bring your friends, family, or a team to create new healthy Spooky traditions and memories. This event features a 5K, a Kid’s Fun Run, Kids Corner, festive activities, food trucks, live DJ, and much more.  

Each registered 5K participant will receive a timed race, dry-fit t-shirt, goodie bag, finisher’s medal, and post-race snacks.  Special medals and prizes for first place finishers (best time, age categories) as well as $100 cash prize for best finishing time for under 18 years old runner (male and female). We also have gift certificates local Winter Garden restaurants  and more for our top runners! Kids 10 and under are invited to participate in the Kid's Fun Run and no registration is required for that. 

PARKING AT THE RACE: 

PLEASE REFERENCE THE MAP BELOW

There will be signs directing you to parking for the race.  THERE IS NO PARKING AT THE ACTUAL SITE!!  There will be shuttle buses running from each of the parking sites to the race site every 10-15 minutes starting at 4pm.

There will be signs directing you to parking for the race. THERE IS NO PARKING AT THE ACTUAL SITE!! There will be shuttle buses running from each of the parking sites to the race site every 10-15 minutes starting at 4pm.

Packet pick-up 

• Heller Hall at Winter Garden Heritage Museum located at 21 E. Plant Street, Winter Garden, FL  34787

• Wednesday, October 11th  from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. & 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

• Friday, October 13th  from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.  & 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

• Saturday, October 14th  from 4 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. at Oakland Park race site

Schedule

• Kid’s Fun Run starts at 6 PM

• 5K Run/Walk starts at 6:30 PM - the start line will be left open for 5 minutes. Results are based on chip times.

• Awards will be given to the top 5 Male and Female finishers only. 

• The course will have water stations throughout. 

Thank You

This year celebrate our 1st Spooky Sprint in Oakland Park. We want to thank everyone who has participated over the years to make this such a successful fundraising event.  We would like to extend an extra special THANK YOU to the residents of Oakland Park for allowing us to host this event in their beautiful community.   All proceeds from the 5K benefit many non-profit charities throughout West Orange County supported by the West Orange Junior Service League. Whether this is your first year or 13th year, we welcome you to join us with your family, friends, co-workers, and running buddies!

Sponsorship

For Sponsorship opportunities please email Email WOJSLCorrespondence@gmail.com for our sponsorship options.

About WOJSL

The West Orange Junior Service League is a local nonprofit organization comprised of a dedicated and compassionate group of women who come together to benefit our community by philanthropic stewardship. Each year the WOJSL has three fundraising events: The Spooky Sprint 5K, Winter Garden Christmas Golf Cart Parade, and the ever-so-popular Run for the Roses Derby Party.  Monies raised at these events are then dispersed annually to local nonprofit organizations in need, within our West Orange community. To learn more or become a sponsor, please visit our website at www.wojsl.com or email us at WOJSLCorrespondence@gmail.com

This spring we will host our Annual Run for the Roses Kentucky Derby Event. This is our biggest fundraiser of the year. Enjoy an evening with friends that includes derby-inspired food and beverage, the ever-popular women’s hat contest and men’s best-dressed contest, video horse racing, a great silent auction, the live showing of the Kentucky Derby and so much more! 2023 Sponsorship information is available here. Contact us for more information and to sign up to sponsor this fun event.

PRESENTING SPONSOR - WINNER’S CIRCLE

Thank you to this year’s presenting sponsor Gentle Touch MediSpa!

GARLAND OF ROSES

DERBY SILKS

STARTING GATE

IN-KIND

ABOUT THE WEST ORANGE JUNIOR SERVICE LEAGUE

• A local non-profit organization that begin with 25 members in 1936 and has grown to 150 members today

• WOJSL members dedicate thousands of volunteer hours to support families in West Orange County

• Past fund recipients include Daily Bread, Edgewood Children's Ranch, Garden Theater, Health Central Park, Matthew's Hope, Oakland Nature Preserve, Orlando Health Foundation, Roper YMCA, UCP of West Orange, West Orange Scholarship Fund, Winter Garden Heritage Foundation, Winter Garden Scholarship Fund, Lift Disability, Habitat for Humanity, Jimmy Crabtree Cancer Fund, WO Boys & Girls Club, Building Pathways, Special Hearts Farm, and many more.

This spring we will host our Annual Run for the Roses Kentucky Derby Night.  This event is our biggest fundraiser of the year.  Enjoy an evening with friends that includes delectable derby-inspired food and beverage, the ever-popular hat contest, video horse racing, a great silent auction, the live showing of the Kentucky Derby and so much more!  Contact us for sponsorship information.

PRESENTING SPONSOR - WINNER’S CIRCLE

Thank you to this year’s presenting sponsor Gentle Touch MediSpa!

GARLAND OF ROSES

DERBY SILKS

STARTING GATE

IN-KIND

ABOUT THE WEST ORANGE JUNIOR SERVICE LEAGUE

• A local non-profit organization that begin with 25 members in 1936 and has grown to 150 members today

• WOJSL members dedicate thousands of volunteer hours to support families in West Orange County

• Past fund recipients include Daily Bread, Edgewood Children's Ranch, Garden Theater, Health Central Park, Matthew's Hope, Oakland Nature Preserve, Orlando Health Foundation, Roper YMCA, UCP of West Orange, West Orange Scholarship Fund, Winter Garden Heritage Foundation, Winter Garden Scholarship Fund, Lift Disability, Habitat for Humanity, Jimmy Crabtree Cancer Fund, WO Boys & Girls Club, Building Pathways, Special Hearts Farm, and many more.

This spring we will host our Annual Run for the Roses Kentucky Derby Night.  This event is our biggest fundraiser of the year.  Enjoy an evening with friends that includes delectable derby inspired food and beverage, the ever popular hat contest, video horse racing, a great silent auction, the live showing of the Kentucky Derby and so much more!  Contact us for sponsorship information.

PRESENTING SPONSOR - WINNER’S CIRCLE

Thank you to this year’s presenting sponsor Gentle Touch MediSpa!

GARLAND OF ROSES

• Talbot Asset Management

• Junebug Foundation

DERBY SILKS

• Burshan LLC

• McCree Construction

• Universal Studios

• Wieland & DeLattre, P.A.

• Kerr's Marine Tool Co & Friends

• Dennis & Samantha Robinson

• Tennille Biggers/KW

• Regent International Realty

• Three Dogs Company

• Dellecker, Wilson, King, McKenna, Ruffier & SOS

• Talk Derby to Me

• Humana

• Safelite

STARTING GATE

• Adams Family

• Allen & Co

• Ielfield

• CSL Construction

• Southlake Wellness & Injury

• Passafiume

• CFIA

• We Only Drink Titos

IN-KIND

• Dawn Gilmore Productions

• Alarie Design

• Sign Farm

• Observer

SILENT AUCTION

This year, we are opening up our silent auction to the public. Scan the QR code below to view the auction or visit https://www.32auctions.com/R4R2021.

ABOUT THE WEST ORANGE JUNIOR SERVICE LEAGUE

• A local non-profit organization that begin with the 25 members in 1936 and has grown to 150 members today

• WOJSL members dedicate thousands of volunteer hours to support families in West Orange County

• Past fund recipients include Daily Bread, Edgewood Children's Ranch, Garden Theater, Health Central Park, Matthew's Hope, Oakland Nature Preserve, Orlando Health Foundation, Roper YMCA, UCP of West Orange, West Orange Scholarship Fund, Winter Garden Heritage Foundation, Winter Garden Scholarship Fund, Lift Disability, Habitat for Humanity, Jimmy Crabtree Cancer Fund, WO Boys & Girls Club, Building Pathways, Special Hearts Farm, and many more.

This spring we will host our Annual Run for the Roses Kentucky Derby Night.  This event is our biggest fundraiser of the year.  Enjoy an evening with friends that includes delectable derby inspired food and beverage, the ever popular hat contest, video horse racing, a great silent auction, the live showing of the Kentucky Derby and so much more!  Contact us for sponsorship information.

SPONSORSHIPS

• 5 levels of sponsorships to fit any budget

• Company exposure the day of the event and the WOJSL website

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/run-for-the-roses-tickets-89117237055

ABOUT THE WEST ORANGE JUNIOR SERVICE LEAGUE

• A local non-profit organization that begin with the 25 members in 1936 and has grown to 150 members today

• WOJSL members dedicate thousands of volunteer hours to support families in West Orange County

• Past fund recipients include Daily Bread, Edgewood Children's Ranch, Garden Theater, Health Central Park, Matthew's Hope, Oakland Nature Preserve, Orlando Health Foundation, Roper YMCA, UCP of West Orange, West Orange Scholarship Fund, Winter Garden Heritage Foundation, Winter Garden Scholarship Fund, Lift Disability, Habitat for Humanity, Jimmy Crabtree Cancer Fund, WO Boys & Girls Club, Building Pathways, Special Hearts Farm, and many more.

More Information Coming Soon

Kick off the holiday season with our Annual Jingle Jolly Jog 5k and Kids Fun Run on Saturday, December 2nd at 6pm. Come run with us among the Christmas lights in the beautiful community of Oakland Park in Winter Garden. This unique, night time 5K, is fun for everyone, bring your family or get a team together within your office! The Jingle Jolly Jog 5k event features a special visit from Santa, festive activities, complimentary pre and post-race food and beverage, Live DJ and so much more! 

Jingle Jolly Jog 5k

Saturday December 2nd, 2017

Race Start Time: 6 P.M. 

Held within the Oakland Park Neighborhood in Winter Garden

Cost: $25 through November 26, $30 November 27 - December 1, Race Day: $35(cash or check)

Event shirts are unisex sizing.

In person Registration is also available at Tri & Run of West Orange:
56 W Plant St. Winter Garden, FL 34787
(cash or check only on in store sign ups)

Packet Pick Up will be held at Tri & Run of West Orange on the following dates:
Wednesday, November 29 - Friday, December 1 from 10am-7pm.

The 5k course will start/finish within the Oakland Park Community. Top 3 Overall and Age Group awards will be given out to participants. Age groups will be in 5 year increments.  Bib chip timing, live results and finish photo's provided through the "It's Your Race" mobile app. 

This race is held in memory of our fellow Sister in Service, Allison Gray, who passed away suddenly in 2016. Allison was a local Winter Garden resident and business owner that touched the lives of so many in our community. All proceeds from the 5k benefit the West Orange Junior Service League, of which Allison was a dedicated member of for many years. 

For more information, see our event page at: itsyourrace.com