Historical Museum Begins new Family FunD...
Posted by Polk County Board of County Commissioners on May 1, 2012 in Arts, Education, Entertainment, Government | 0 comments
Bartow – The Polk County Historical Museum will begin offering a free monthly activity for families on the second Saturday of each month. A craft activity will be featured that will help educate children about an exhibit at the museum. Families can complete the craft and then explore the museum together. This craft and a specially designed word puzzle packet will be able to be...
Polk Seeks Vendors for Annual Hurricane ...
Polk County Historical Museum Introduces...
County Firefighters Team Up with MDA to ...
Posted by Polk County Board of County Commissioners on Apr 3, 2012 in Charity/Volunteer, Government | 0 comments
BARTOW – Polk County Fire Rescue will take to the streets the first three Fridays in April to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) through their signature “Fill the Boot” drive.
For more than half a century, the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) members have stood by the MDA, striving to make a difference in the lives of those affected by...
Polk Seeks Vendors for Annual Hurricane ...
Posted by Polk County Board of County Commissioners on Mar 29, 2012 in Education, Environment | 0 comments
BARTOW – Polk County Fire Rescue is seeking vendors for their annual Polk County Hurricane Expo planned for June 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lake Eva Banquet Hall in Haines City. The expo offers Polk County residents an opportunity to educate and prepare themselves for all potential hazards.
PCFR is seeking vendors to provide relevant disaster preparedness information to...
Polk County Historical Society Hosts Civ...
SBDC Hosts Small Business Seminars
Posted by Polk County Board of County Commissioners on Feb 29, 2012 in Education, Government | 0 comments
BARTOW – The Central Florida Development Council’s (CFDC) Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is hosting four seminars in March designed to help budding entrepreneurs start a business, complete a thorough business plan, analyze start-up costs and successfully contract with the government. The SBDC is also providing a two-day grant writing workshop in March.
Steps to...
Household Hazardous Waste Collection in ...
Posted by Polk County Board of County Commissioners on Feb 16, 2012 in Environment, Government | 0 comments
Bartow – If you have hazardous materials or electronics around the house that are no longer needed you can dispose of them safely and free on Saturday, March 3.
Polk County Waste Resource Management and the City of Haines City have partnered to host this event from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Haines City Public Works Department, 300 North 5th Street.
Household hazardous...
New Civil War Exhibit at the Polk County...
February is a Month of Fundays at Circle...
Posted by Polk County Board of County Commissioners on Feb 10, 2012 in Education, Entertainment, Environment | 0 comments
Polk’s Nature Discovery Center offers free educational workshops for all ages. Every month the center has a new nature theme. During the month of February we are proudly celebrating 150 years of Polk County! Join us for a volunteer workday, sign up for a workshop, a tram tour or just come out and enjoy Polk County’s Water, Wildlife and Wilderness.
Saturday, February 11th...
Commissioner Melony Bell Hosts Meet and ...
Scales and Tails Pet Festival to be held...
Posted by Polk County Board of County Commissioners on Feb 7, 2012 in Charity/Volunteer, Entertainment, Pets | 0 comments
The Polk County Board of County Commissioners’ Parks and Recreation will host the Scales and Tails Pet Festival on Sat., Feb. 11 from 12 p.m. until 4 p.m. at Loyce E. Harpe Park in Mulberry (500 West Carter Road, next to the DiOGi Dog Park).
This family event is free and open to the public. Free activities include live entertainment by Sunshine Serpents, pet contests, wiener dog...
MLK Day of Service Brings Tales to Polk ...
Posted by Polk County Board of County Commissioners on Jan 3, 2012 in Charity/Volunteer, Education | 0 comments
Polk County RSVP Mobilizes Area Residents to Serve on King Holiday
Bartow – For the second year, approximately 50 Polk County residents are expected to celebrate the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday by volunteering to read to kindergarten students in six Title 1 elementary schools.
Students at Eagle Lake, Horizons, Kathleen, Lewis Anna Woodbury, Snivel and Wahneta elementary...
Grand Opening of Ernie Caldwell Boulevar...
Posted by Polk County Board of County Commissioners on Dec 29, 2011 in Environment, Government | 0 comments
Bartow – A grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for the Ernie Caldwell Boulevard and overpass will be held 9:30 am Saturday, January 7 at Posner Park near Interstate 4 and US Highway 27 in northeast Polk County.
The almost four-mile long Ernie Caldwell Boulevard connects Posner Park, FDC Grove Road and Home Run Boulevard (via new Heller Brothers Boulevard) to U.S. Highway...
Get an Early Start On New Year’s Resolut...
Posted by Polk County Board of County Commissioners on Dec 27, 2011 in Education, Environment, Health/Fitness | 0 comments
BARTOW – This New Year’s Day, Polk County Commissioners are providing residents an outlet to get an early start to their New Year’s resolutions with a hike at Circle B Bar Reserve, one of Polk County’s environmental lands.
County Commissioner Bob English will host the New Year’s Day “Here’s to Your Health Hike” at noon on Jan. 1, at the 1,267-acre park on SR 540...
Polk County Fire Rescue Donates Over 160...
Posted by Polk County Board of County Commissioners on Dec 14, 2011 in Charity/Volunteer, Government | 0 comments
BARTOW – Polk County Fire Rescue collected over 160 unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots at its annual award recognition ceremony.
Attendees arrived to see seven Christmas trees wonderfully decorated by Fire Rescue staff. They voted for their favorite by placing their gift under that tree. Team Pink, who walked the Susan G. Komen three-day Race for the Cure in October, raising over...
Polk County Seeks Volunteers for Hallowe...
Posted by Polk County Board of County Commissioners on Oct 10, 2011 in Entertainment, Government | 0 comments
Bartow – Polk County is looking for volunteers to help during the 15th Annual Haunted Halloween Hayride and Happenings – a safe alternative to trick-or-treating.
This family event will take place on October 22, at Loyce E. Harpe Park, located at 500 West Carter Road in Mulberry. Volunteers must check in 3:30-4:30 p.m. and will be dismissed at 10 p.m.
Volunteers will...
River Ranch Boulevard – Update: Re...
The Red Cross has opened Boy Scout Camp Flaming Arrow as a shelter for residents unable to access their homes. It will also serve as a Red Cross service delivery site for residents with flooding damage. Camp Flaming Arrow is located at 1201 Boy Scout Road in Lake Wales. For more information, please call the Polk County Chapter of the American Red Cross toll free at...SBDC Hosts Small Business Seminars in Ha...
Posted by Polk County Board of County Commissioners on Aug 2, 2011 in Business, Education, Government | 0 comments
BARTOW – The Central Florida Development Council’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will host two seminars on August 30 in Haines City. Designed to help budding entrepreneurs start a new business and to assist new and existing company managers complete a thorough business plan. The two seminars will take place at the Haines City – Northeast Polk County Regional...
Polk’s Nature Discovery Center Offers Fr...
Posted by Polk County Board of County Commissioners on Aug 2, 2011 in Education, Environment, Government, Home/Garden, Organization | 0 comments
BARTOW – Polk’s Nature Discovery Center at Circle B Bar Reserve will host free nature-based, educational programs through August.
To celebrate butterflies, dragonflies and other winged wildlife, August’s theme is “Up in Wings.” Sign up for a workshop, a tram tour or just visit and enjoy Polk County’s water,
wildlife and wilderness.
All activities are free and open to...
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