Poolside Party Kicks Off JLGL Pro-Am Ben...
Posted by Junior League of Greater Lakeland on Feb 17, 2012 in Charity/Volunteer, Organization | 0 comments
Lakeland – On February 24 – 26, 2012, the Junior League of Greater Lakeland (JLGL) will host Lakeland’s 33rd Annual Pro-Am Tennis Tournament. Proceeds from this event will benefit the literacy programs of the JLGL and the students of Achievement Academy.
The kick-off event, a Polynesian Poolside Party, will be held on Friday, February 24 at 6:30 p.m. at the Lakeland...
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...
Poly students collaborate with Florida P...
Komen Race Online Registration Closes; L...
Posted by All About Breast Cancer on Jan 10, 2012 in All About Breast Cancer, Charity/Volunteer, Education, From the Publisher, Health/Fitness | 0 comments
Online Registration Needs To Close At Midnight On Wednesday
The rate for registration across all events increases by $5 after this date.
BUT…We will be taking “late registrations” throughout via the registration forms:
Late registration opening at Tigertown, Friday, January 13, 3-7 p.m. at the Ticket Counter area. And, also early morning Race Day, Saturday, Jan. 14...
NobleHour celebrates launch with MLK Day...
Web-based community engagement platform NobleHour will officially launch on Jan. 16, 2012. A client in the University of South Florida Polytechnic’s Blue Sky West business incubator, NobleHour helps foster community growth through volunteering and service learning, so it seems appropriate for its launch to fall on the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. In honor of the launch and...Bok Tower Gardens Hosts Bark Tower Garde...
Posted by Bok Tower Gardens on Jan 9, 2012 in Charity/Volunteer, Education, Entertainment, Organization, Pets | 0 comments
Bok Tower Gardens is going to the dogs for good cause on Saturday, January 14 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the Bark Tower Gardens’ Winter Dog Day. Leashed and friendly dogs will be invited to visit to help support the Humane Society of Polk County which will receive 50 percent of the event proceeds. Dog admission, including a doggie gift bag, is $5 per dog. Regular human admission...
Local Volunteer Mentors Earn High Honor:...
Posted by Big Brother Big Sister of Florida on Jan 5, 2012 in Charity/Volunteer, Organization | 0 comments
Local Volunteer Mentors Earn High Honor: Big Brother and Big Sister of the Year
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay Celebrates National Mentoring Month by Recognizing Volunteers and Encouraging Others to Become Mentors
Tampa – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay kicks off National Mentoring Month by announcing its 2012 Big Brother and Big Sister of the Year. Each year,...
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...
Nana Will Be Trekking
Posted by Nana’s Home and Garden by Glenda Mink on Dec 16, 2011 in All About Breast Cancer, Blogging, Charity/Volunteer, Health/Fitness, Home/Garden, Organization | 0 comments
“Trek for a Cure” will be Nana’s mantra through January 14 as I enlist as many members as possible to join our Friends of the Parks’ team in support of the Susan G. Komen Race for Breast Cancer Cure fundraising event being held at Tiger Town Stadium.
A special team t-shirt was designed before I left last Friday for Indy. It was a whirlwind four days, including travel time,...
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...
PSC Chain of Lakes Students Raise $1,204...
‘Thanksgiving in a bag’ helps feed Poly ...
Thanks to Patty Martinez, at least 55 students at the University of South Florida Polytechnic did not go hungry at Thanksgiving. Martinez, Student Government Activities Board director, proposed the idea of donating Thanksgiving bags to the Student Food Pantry. For “Thanksgiving in a Bag” she purchased food with funds Student Government donates each year to the food pantry, and she...Parades Lead Off Fun-Filled Holiday Seas...
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...
Clipping coupons helps Poly student stoc...
USF Poly Rath Center to hold Open House ...
The University of South Florida Polytechnic’s Rath Senior ConNEXTions and Education Center will hold an open house Dec. 1 at its new location at One Poly Place, 439 South Florida Avenue, Lakeland. The event begins at 11 a.m. with tours of the facility, followed by a tree of peace ceremony and light lunch from noon to 1 p.m. Rev. John Holloway, chaplain at Good Shepherd Hospice, will...Leadership Bartow Sponsors Toy Drive
Snowbells Bells Ring – Are You Lis...
Posted by Marialice Quinn on Nov 18, 2011 in Arts, Charity/Volunteer, Entertainment, From the Publisher, Organization | 0 comments
“Christmas with the Family” Parade begins at 7 p.m. Nov. 28 on Main Street in Avon Park. Sponsored by the Avon Park Chamber of Commerce.
Holiday Happenings means Downtown Lakeland stays open late for holiday shopping and cheer. 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...
Join Natural Air in Feeding the Needy
USF Poly sells out gala to raise scholar...
Posted by USF Polytechnic on Nov 15, 2011 in Business, Charity/Volunteer, Education, Lakeland | 0 comments
For one night only, the construction site at the University of South Florida Polytechnic’s new campus location will be transformed into elegance. USF Polytechnic has sold out its first TILT Gala event Nov. 18 at 6:30 p.m. More than 450 tickets were sold, and all proceeds from this black-tie-optional philanthropic event will provide scholarships for USF Poly’s inaugural freshmen...
USF Poly gala to raise scholarship funds
Posted by USF Polytechnic on Nov 15, 2011 in Business, Charity/Volunteer, Education, Entertainment, Lakeland | 0 comments
For one night only, the construction site at the University of South Florida Polytechnic’s new campus location will be transformed into elegance. USF Polytechnic will hold its first TILT Gala event Nov. 18 at 6:30 p.m. All proceeds from this black-tie-optional philanthropic event will provide scholarships for USF Poly’s inaugural freshmen in fall 2012, hailed as the “Hot...
From the Publisher, Marialice Quinn
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