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Meet Me In Polk: For Wining and Dining a...

Meet Me In Polk: For Wining and Dining and Dancing
Posted by Marialice Quinn on Mar 22, 2012 in Charity/Volunteer, Entertainment, From the Publisher, Health/Fitness | 0 comments
Buckler’s Arts & Crafts Show is back in town Thursday and Friday (March 23/24) at the Lakeland Center. What a great time to start your Christmas shopping. $6 (good both days with hand stamp), free parking. Lift your glass for a toast to the Alliance for Independence at the annual Wine Festival Of Central Florida, Friday night, March 23, at the Lake Mirror Promenade. More...
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Meet Me In Polk: Lake Morton Residents I...

Meet Me In Polk: Lake Morton Residents Invite You To Take A Peek
Posted by Marialice Quinn on Mar 16, 2012 in Home/Garden, Organization | 0 comments
Take a peek Saturday at 10 different homes and gardens at the Lake Morton Historic Home and Garden Tour, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is a self-guided walking or trolley tour and includes examples of several different architectural styles such as Federal Colonial Revival, English Arts and Crafts Tudor, Mediterranean Revival Style, and several Craftsman bungalows. Grab the kids for the...
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From Dolls to Roller Derby, Spring Obses...

From Dolls to Roller Derby, Spring Obsessions Take Over Polk
Posted by Marialice Quinn on Mar 9, 2012 in Arts, Charity/Volunteer, Entertainment, From the Publisher, Home/Garden | 0 comments
Spring Obsession, Lakeland’s premier garden event in historic Downtown Lakeland’s Munn Park, is a celebration of garden, art and music featuring local and regional nurseries, garden vendors and art for and about the garden. On Saturday, March 10, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. you can enjoy a free family day of activities while exploring the many flowers and plants for sale, attend...
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Meet Me In Polk: There’s a Whole L...

Meet Me In Polk: There’s a Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On
Posted by Marialice Quinn on Mar 2, 2012 in Arts, Entertainment, From the Publisher, Home/Garden | 0 comments
Continuing through March 18 is “Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story,” a Theatre Winter Haven production, at the Chain of Lakes Complex. The Lakeland Community Theatre’s production of “My Fair Lady” also continues through March 11 at the Lake Mirror Center. Harrison School for the Arts Musical Theatre Department presents “Little Women” today through...
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Orange Cup Regatta Returns this Weekend

Orange Cup Regatta Returns this Weekend
Posted by Marialice Quinn on Mar 2, 2012 in Entertainment | 0 comments
The annual Orange Cup Regatta, featuring more than 100 powerboat racers, will be held today through Sunday on Lake Hollingsworth. Races begin Saturday at 11 a.m. and Sunday at noon. Drivers from across the country begin arriving today for boat testing – competing for world record speeds and times along with bragging rights and points. Races will be run in several classes and...
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ISO Board Honors Greg And Christina Sale

ISO Board Honors Greg And Christina Sale
Posted by Marialice Quinn on Feb 29, 2012 in Arts, Charity/Volunteer | 0 comments
At their February meeting, the governing Board of the Imperial Symphony Orchestra honored Greg and Christina Sale with a formal Proclamation acknowledging and praising the Sales for their outstanding volunteerism in the successful productions of the ISO’s annual “Night at the Opera” fundraisers for the past eleven years.  Greg Sale, a Director on the ISO Board, is a principal...
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BBQ and Live Auction to Benefit Family o...

BBQ and Live Auction to Benefit Family of Arnulfo Crispin
Posted by Marialice Quinn on Feb 29, 2012 in Charity/Volunteer | 0 comments
LAKELAND – Professional barbeque teams from across Polk County will come together on Saturday, March 24, 2012 to host the Arnulfo Crispin BBQ & Live Auction Benefit. The event will take place from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the American Legion (Post 72) located at 1500 State Road 37 North in Mulberry. A live auction will be held at 2:00 p.m. where guests can bid on current...
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Greek Food and Fun, Ribs and Cow Camp an...

Greek Food and Fun, Ribs and Cow Camp and Lots of Music
Posted by Marialice Quinn on Feb 24, 2012 in Arts, Entertainment, Environment, From the Publisher | 0 comments
Opa is a Greek word used to describe a jubilant emotion during a celebration, and a lot of folks will be shouting “Opa!” today through Sunday at the St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church Greek Festival. Food, tours of the church, dancing, attic treasures vendors, local crafters, cooking demonstrations, gold and silver jewelry vendors, travelogue of Greece. Friday and Saturday:...
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Meet Me In Polk: Fairs, Festivals, Stage...

Meet Me In Polk: Fairs, Festivals, Stage and Music
Posted by Marialice Quinn on Feb 10, 2012 in Entertainment, From the Publisher | 0 comments
Here comes a week full of fairs and festivals, live stage productions and music from chamber sounds, orchestral productions to Abba and Jim Stafford. 54th Annual Kiwanis Pancake Festival is Saturday, Feb. 11, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Tigertown. The festival is a major fundraiser for the three Kiwanis Clubs in Lakeland: Lakeland, Citrus Center & North Lakeland. Adult tickets at $5...
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Pets Need Dental Care Too

Pets Need Dental Care Too
Posted by Marialice Quinn on Feb 7, 2012 in Education, Pets | 0 comments
By Dr. Mitsie Vargas Millions of pets do suffer from serious dental disease. These pets may also exhibit behavioral changes due to their pain. They are picky eaters, grumpy and even aggressive. Unfortunately many of these pets are relinquished to rescues or even euthanized. Like our teeth, dogs have an inner chamber of the tooth known as the pulp cavity. This hollow cavity (or...
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American Breast Cancer Foundation, Key T...

American Breast Cancer Foundation, Key To Life Program
Posted by Marialice Quinn on Jan 21, 2012 in All About Breast Cancer, From the Publisher | 0 comments
American Breast Cancer Foundation, Key To Life Program provides individuals in need with financial assistance for mammograms and diagnostic testing. Also offers help with medication, wigs and other resources. For more information call or visit the website: http://abcf.org/ 1-877-539-2543 Our Mission To provide individuals in financial need, their families and their loved ones...
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TWH Academy Receives Macy’s Foundation G...

TWH Academy Receives Macy’s Foundation Grant
Posted by Marialice Quinn on Jan 5, 2012 in Arts, Entertainment | 0 comments
Theatre Winter Haven announces Macy’s Foundation will present Theatre Winter Haven’s Academy with a grant in the amount of $5,500. The program is national in scope and awards are given based on the merits of the project or program. The grant given to organizations that qualify under Macy’s arts program, is provided to continue all  of the Theatre Winter Haven Academy’s...
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Wings of Freedom Flies into WH Gilbert F...

Wings of Freedom Flies into WH Gilbert Field
Posted by Marialice Quinn on Dec 27, 2011 in Education, Entertainment | 0 comments
Winter Haven – The Collings Foundation’s Wings of Freedom Tour has scheduled a stop at the Winter Haven Municipal Airport – Gilbert Field January 23-25. The tour includes a vintage Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress “Nine O Nine” WWII Heavy Bomber, Consolidated B-24 Liberator “Witchcraft” WWII Heavy Bomber, and North American P-51 Mustang aircraft. The planes will fly into...
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“Step Up to Health” Fitness ...

“Step Up to Health” Fitness & Recreation Open House
Posted by Marialice Quinn on Dec 27, 2011 in Education, Health/Fitness | 0 comments
The City of Winter Haven is pleased to invite the public to attend the “Step Up to Health” Fitness and Recreation Open House on January 7, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The Open House will be at the Chain O’ Lakes Complex, 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd. The Open House is an opportunity for the public to learn about the many fitness and recreation opportunities available through the...
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MMIP: Florida Flywheelers Host ‘Ch...

MMIP: Florida Flywheelers Host ‘Christmas Past’
Posted by Marialice Quinn on Dec 16, 2011 in Entertainment, From the Publisher | 0 comments
Florida Flywheelers’ “Christmas in the Village” transforms Flywheeler Park into a holiday exposition as every building is trimmed with lights, every yard and building is filled with decorations. Everyone gets to enjoy cookies and beverages. Bring non-perishable food items or new, unwrapped toys, to enter the park. Food and toys are distributed between Frostproof, Avon...
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Count Birds Instead Of Staying Inside Th...

Count Birds Instead Of Staying Inside This Winter
Posted by Marialice Quinn on Dec 7, 2011 in Education, Environment | 0 comments
By Jessica Basham One, two, three, four: cardinals, finches and chickadees. How many birds can you count in your backyard this winter? While you may not hear their boisterous whistles and tweets like you do in spring, birds are still in your backyard. Your yard may look gloomy and dull this time of year, but there are bright spots, or feathers, to see! In fact, many species of...
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Kids’ Nature Festival at Tenoroc

Kids’ Nature Festival at Tenoroc
Posted by Marialice Quinn on Dec 2, 2011 in Entertainment, From the Publisher, Health/Fitness | 0 comments
Kid’s Nature Festival, Saturday, Dec. 3, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tenoroc Fish Management Area (an outdoor recreation area in northeast Lakeland). Free lunch. Live native animals, fossil dig, pony rides, fishing, nature exhibits, Smokey Bear, Native American Indians, games and prizes. Follow the signs at Tenoroc Fish Management Area office located at 3829 Tenoroc Mine Road. Sponsored...
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Parades Lead Off Fun-Filled Holiday Seas...

Parades Lead Off Fun-Filled Holiday Season
Posted by Marialice Quinn on Dec 2, 2011 in Arts, Charity/Volunteer, Entertainment, From the Publisher | 0 comments
Holiday Happenings means Downtown Lakeland stays open late for holiday shopping and cheer tonight. Get some holiday shopping done and enjoy the yuletide spirit. Photos with Santa, holiday music and entertainment. Dec. 2, 6-9 p.m. Rock on over to the Jingle Bell Rock Party at Wabash Community Center, 1230 Southern Ave., Lakeland Dec. 2 from 6 to 9 p.m. Presented by Polk County Parks...
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Show Us How You Can Green Your City

Show Us How You Can Green Your City
Posted by Marialice Quinn on Nov 25, 2011 in Arts, Education, Environment, From the Publisher | 0 comments
What’s an idea using Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) that can help green your city? No matter where you live, there are ways your city or town can “go greener” through the innovative use of your STEM skills. Planet Connect and Staples want high school students to demonstrate in a 30-120 second video how one or more of the elements of STEM can help green...
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Annual Event Hosts CBC Corporate Executi...

Annual Event Hosts CBC Corporate Executives, Florida Brokers
Posted by Marialice Quinn on Nov 23, 2011 in Arts, Business | 0 comments
Annual CBC Saunders Real Estate BBQ Event Hosts Coldwell Banker Commercial Corporate Executives, Florida Brokers, Unveiling of Commissioned Painting Series LAKELAND – The seventh annual 2011 Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Real Estate BBQ, held in the famous antique barn of Wanda and Leland Young in Alturas, provided a pre-event “meet and greet” for Coldwell Banker...
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