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Fun pottery painting at Yada Yada Pottery helps feed those in need

8/1/2025

The annual community pottery painting has begun! For the next few months Yada Yada Pottery will once again host pottery painting in its studio to benefit Lake Cares Food Pantry. Anyone feeling creative or community-minded can stop in the downtown studio on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 5:30 to 8 p.m. to paint bowls to be used in the annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser that will take place later this year.

The cost to paint a bowl is $7 which will also be donated to Lake Cares. After the months-long effort to create hundreds of uniquely painted bowls, the Empty Bowls fundraiser will take place this fall. The community gathering features a fun soup supper where attendees select from the one-of-a-kind bowls and then fill them with delicious soup donated by generous area restaurants. Every penny raised goes directly to support Lake Cares Food Pantry, the local nonprofit food pantry. Typically, the event also features live music, a silent auction and more in the heart of downtown Mount Dora.

Founded in 1990, Empty Bowls has grown into an international project to fight hunger, personalized by artists on a community level. The event raises funds for local charitable organizations dedicated to providing nourishment to those in need within their immediate communities. Over the years, Empty Bowls has successfully generated millions of dollars to combat hunger in cities across the world.

Lake Cares is a local independent, nonprofit food pantry that provides food, resources and services to residents who are in need of assistance in Lake County, Florida. This is accomplished with the help of numerous donors, volunteers and a caring community.

For more news and events in Mount Dora, Tavares & Eustis, visit Mount Dora Buzz's website, its Instagram and Facebook page. Download the area's free mobile app for info on the go. For local food recommendations, follow Mount Dora Foodie's Facebook and its official Instagram account.

Crafted Scent Bar blossoms in Downtown Mount Dora with DIY fragrance magic

8/1/2025

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(Photo credit: Crafted Scent Bar)

Crafted Scent Bar, the DIY fragrance studio popular in Eustis, has officially relocated to 129 W. 5th Avenue, right next to Yada Yada Pottery.

Owner Mellisa McHaffie, a candle‑making expert with more than 26 years of experience, is also a 2024 local TEDx speaker on the power of smell. She welcomes locals and visitors alike to what she describes as “an experience, not just a product.”

Guests choose from over 60 phthalate‑free fragrances and craft their own signature items—candles, reed diffusers, wax melts, and room sprays—all in stylish vessels that reflect their style or event needs. The vibe is creative, relaxed and social: perfect for date nights, friend outings, solo escapes, or even team building and business‑branding events.

Workshops are guided and very hands‑on: you blend scents, pour wax or oils, and leave with a one‑of‑a‑kind creation. Walk‑ins are welcome when space allows; appointments are required for classes or private groups.

The studio exudes an inviting ambiance with sample fragrance displays, and plenty of vessel options—stylish jars, tins, and bottles to suit every creative mood.

Crafted Scent Bar is nestled among many of downtown Mount Dora’s unique boutiques, galleries and restaurants. It’s located at 129 W. 5th Avenue, Mount Dora, FL 32757 Its hours are Sunday, Monday & Wednesday: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. (classes at 12 p.m. & 3 p.m.). Thursday, Friday & Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. (classes also at 12 p.m., 3 p.m., and 6 p.m.) Walk-ins are welcome when space allows; bookings recommended. It’s closed on Tuesdays.

For more news and events in Mount Dora, Tavares & Eustis, visit Mount Dora Buzz's website, its Instagram and Facebook page. Download the area's free mobile app for info on the go. For local food recommendations, follow Mount Dora Foodie's Facebook and its official Instagram account.

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