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Afternoon thunderstorms subside, ART DIRECTOR JILL SHARGAA at the Greenwood Cemetery on October 11th and as well as the level of 25th from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The cemetery was relative humidity. And ADVERTISING SALES established in 1880 and the tour briefly visits the [email protected] of course, event planners gravesites of about 100 notable people in Orlando’s 407-644-6760 have long known that if history. The events in October really do offer a ____________________________________________ Rick Cable you plan outside events little something for everyone. this time of year in Florida, the people will come, I also know how important this time of year is for EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND WRITERS as it comfortable to be out and about. 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For Sunshine State than in much of more information, please visit the country, but I’ll take 80 de- www.greenwood-cemetery.net. • Watch open flames from jack-o-lanterns as they grees and low humidity, thank In keeping with the Halloween theme, the Men- can catch costumes and long wigs on fire. you very much! As we celebrate nello Museum is hosting the third annual Howl • Make sure that fake knives and swords are all things haunted this month, O’Woof presented by local restaurant favorite Pig made from cardboard or other flexible Robert F. Stuart there are many opportunities Floyd’s on October 27th from 3-5 p.m. for our resident materials to avoid accidental injury or worse around our great city to enjoy your best outdoor life. dog lovers. This family friendly event offers a chance having them mistaken for the real thing! To start of the spooky month, head over to the to dress up your pet for the holiday and trick or treat Audubon Park Garden District on Saturday, October through the museum’s sculpture garden. Visit Men- It