Downtown Orlando

In a downtown the size of Orlando, there are always a multitude of events taking place, from volunteer opportunities to improve our City’s quality of life to festive parties in the City’s best bars and restaurants. However, the real question is how does one stay connected with the many events taking place. For a comprehensive list, check out the events page on our website, downtownorlando.com or follow us on twitter or facebook. We have our finger on the pulse of what’s going on in downtown and would love to share it with you.

Has World Cup 2010 given you the soccer craze, or are you the social butterfly looking for the next club event or party? Orlando Sport and Social is the place for you. Create a profile and join Orlando’s largest organizer of adult sports including: soccer, flag football and volleyball or join the club for happy hours, bar crawls and other events. For more information contact Orlando Sport and Social at 407.896.9510, email them at Orlando@sportsandsocialclubs.com or visit www.orlandosportandsocialclub.com.

Looking to create new business and personal relationships with other professionals, all while working to improve the quality of life in Downtown Orlando? Become a part of Orlando Young Professionals. The focus of the Orlando Young Professionals’ Leadership Group (OYP) is issues relating to the quality of life in Orlando and professional growth in our state. Become a member and take part in a monthly lunch or evening forum as well as business-related activities, social events and more. Contact the OYP at communications@OrlandoYoungProfessionals.com or visit www.orlandoyoungprofessional.com.

Help enhance the quality of life and promote the economic growth of Downtown Orlando with the Downtown Orlando Partnership (DOP). TheDOP is a partnership of various volunteers who work to connect commerce and community in Orlando through the promotion of events, organization, people, leadership and excitement for downtown. With member events including: monthly after-hours socials, a golf tournament held at one of Orlando's prestigious golf courses and casual lunchtime networking events focused on downtown, the DOP is a great way to enhance your business networking as well as make a significant difference in improving our downtown. For more information contact the DOP at 407.228.3891, email them at downtownorlando@bellsouth.net or visit www.downtownorlandopartnership.com.

One of the best ways to stay connected to the heart of Orlando is through community service. By serving others in Orlando, you can see first-hand the areas in which organizations and people in our City need help and connect on an entirely new level with those who serve. The hardest part of community service is finding out how and where your unique abilities would best serve our City. Hands On Orlando makes it easy, this organization is a non-profit committed to presenting opportunities for volunteers to serve in the Orlando area. With a calendar full of service events to choose from, you can find your perfect match. For more information contact Hands On Orlando at 407.740.8652, email them at volunteer@handsonorlando.com or visit www.handsonorlando.com.

Whether you are looking for a networking opportunity or a chance to volunteer, Downtown Orlando has something for everyone, so get involved.