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Winter Haven Mayor Challenges Dade City ...

Winter Haven Mayor Challenges Dade City Mayor to Help Big Brothers Big Sisters
WINTER HAVEN – It’s hard for our local mayors to resist a good challenge, especially when the outcome will benefit their respective cities. So when Winter Haven Mayor JP Powell challenged Dade City Mayor Scott Black to see which city can recruit the most mentors for local youth through Big Brothers Big Sisters, Mayor Black was quick to accept. At stake is local pride –...

Haven Offers Weekly Inner Tube Water Pol...

Haven Offers Weekly Inner Tube Water Polo
The City of Winter Haven is pleased to offer Inner Tube Water Polo every Thursday, beginning May 17, at 6 p.m. at the “Rowdy” Gaines Olympic Pool, at the Chain O’ Lakes Complex, 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd. Inner tube water polo is played just like regular water polo, but instead of treading water, inner tube water polo players get the luxury of sitting in inner tubes while...

Celebrate Polk County Family Week at Hav...

Celebrate Polk County Family Week at Haven Public Library
In support of the fifth annual Polk County Family Week, the Library is excited to offer two programs for you and your family to enjoy! Monday, November 14, 4-7 p.m., ‘Celebrate the Past’ and join us for Family Ancestry Night! Whether you’re just beginning your research or you want to learn more about genealogical resources, this hands-on training and research provided by the...

WHPD Commemorative Coins Benefit Police ...

The Winter Haven Police Department is offering a commemorative Winter Haven Police Department Centennial coin for $10 each. All proceeds will benefit the Winter Haven Police Explorers Post No. 563. The group, made up of young people ages 14-21, is scheduled to attend a state Explorers competition in Orlando in June. Participants will be tested in various law enforcement-based...

Haven Leisure Services Helps You Get in ...

Kundalini Yoga Class A low-intensity class, Kundalini Yoga incorporates sound and mantra, breathing and a specific sequence of postures that prepare the body for meditation and a deep relaxation. Yoga helps release patterns of tension, develop inner awareness, strength and flexibility to bring inner peace. Kundalini Yoga is great for beginners!  Bring a blanket or yoga mat to class...

City of Winter Haven Presents Fun on the...

On scheduled days, the City of Winter Haven’s Mobile Recreation Unit will show up in your neighborhood with a van full of fun and games!  Please call Winter Haven Recreational and Cultural Center at 863-291-5675 for locations, dates and times the unit will visit your neighborhood.  Registered children will have access to trained staff and a treasure chest of activities for an...

City of Winter Haven Sponsors Several Su...

Rotary Playground Summer Camp 2011 The City of Winter Haven will offer  Rotary Playground Summer Camp, an eight-week program for City of Winter Haven residents only, at Rotary Park, 350 Sixth St. NE. This program is designed for children who are kindergarten graduates through age 12. Campers will experience their summer vacation with fun-filled activities such as arts and crafts,...