Morning Notes for Nov. 6: Today and this week, Around town

Weather: Today: Patchy fog then sunny, 86°F. Tonight: Slight chance of rain showers then partly cloudy, 69°F. Saturday: Sunny, 82°F. Saturday Night: Clear, 62°F. (NWS forecast)

Today and this week

• Call to Artists: Birds in Focus - District 3 06 Nov 2026 Orlando photographers are invited to submit images of birds captured within District 3 that reflect the district's distinctive natural character. (City of Orlando calendar)
• Call to Artists: Painted Payphone Kiosks 06 Nov 2026 The City of Orlando is calling on local artists to transform three retired payphone kiosks into one-of-a-kind public artworks. (City of Orlando calendar)
• Seniors First at Claudia Allen 06 Nov 2026 The Seniors First program offers a welcoming environment where older adults can enjoy nutritious meals, engaging activities, gentle exercise, games, and meaningful soci (City of Orlando calendar)
• All Day Senior Program at L. Claudia Allen 06 Nov 2026 Come and spend the day at the L. Claudia Allen Senior Center and enjoy the All Day Senior Program. (City of Orlando calendar)
• Walking Group 06 Nov 2026 Come walk around Al Coith Park with us. It's a beautiful path and there is even a senior friendly exercise pad with machines available! (City of Orlando calendar)
• The Retired Engineers of Lockheed Martin (R.E.A.L.M.) 06 Nov 2026 This group consists of retired engineers and employees from Lockheed Martin. If that’s you, come and continue the camaraderie through games and discussion with friends. (City of Orlando calendar)
• Chair Aerobics at Claudia Allen (Fridays) 06 Nov 2026 Who says you have to stand up to get a great workout? Get moving with an energizing chair aerobics class designed to accommodate a variety of fitness and strength level (City of Orlando calendar)
• SilverBells 06 Nov 2026 Do you enjoy singing? Come to our SilverBells group, make some new friends while doing what you love. All are welcome! (City of Orlando calendar)

Around town

• Once a Patient, Now a Researcher: How a UCF Alumna Is Building Her Future in Medicine Through research, mentorship and UCF’s partnership with Nemours Children’s Health, biomedical sciences graduate Gianna Santoni ’26 is turning an early spark into a path toward beco (University of Central Florida)
• Always Asking Why: The Drive Behind UCF Nursing Leader’s Passion for Healthcare As the dean of the College of Nursing and Orlando Health Endowed Chair in Nursing, Sharon Tucker has transformed curiosity into discovery, leadership and new possibilities for the (University of Central Florida)
• UCF Researchers Developing AI Model to Help Physicians Improve Kidney Care The Florida Department of Health-funded Kidney-VLM project brings together UCF researchers and clinical partners to better evaluate patients with kidney cancer and stones. (University of Central Florida)
• UCF Launches Public Health Master’s Program to Tackle Nation’s Pressing Health Challenges Beginning Fall 2027, the new graduate degree will prepare students to prevent disease, shape policy and lead efforts to build healthier communities. (University of Central Florida) Morning Notes is a daily digest of what Orlando’s public bodies published, linked to the original. Have something for tomorrow’s Notes? Send a news tip.