It’s that time again: Sun ‘n Fun is here...
It’s back again…that time of year when the air is filled with swarms of roaring aircraft that might make you feel like Lakeland has been rapidly transformed into a war zone. Fear not, the planes are part of one of Lakeland’s most attended and notable events: The 37th Annual Sun ‘n Fun International Fly-In and [...]“Voices from Mariel” premieres tomorrow ...
“Voices from Mariel,” a documentary produced by NFocus about Dr. Jose Garcia and other marielitos, premieres at the Gasparilla International Film Festival tomorrow night in Ybor City. I’ve already written a blog post describing Dr. Garcia experiences traveling from Cuba to America in the Mariel Boatlift and his experiences producing the documentary. But in case...Parkesdale Farms: For the strawberry fan...
I was browsing around on Lakeland Local the other day and found a post with instructions on how to make your own strawberry jam. My taste buds immediately perked up, and after all of two seconds of contemplating I decided that I needed some fresh strawberries and I needed them NOW. The Strawberry Festival ended [...]MMIP: Perfect Weather for Festivals and ...
We are still working on re-activating the Central Florida Online calendar. Meanwhile, listed below are a few of the events and activities around Polk County that will keep you busy, entertained and happy. Please e-mail me at centralfloridaonline@google.com for more information. Fri Mar 11 Florida Strawberry Festival – Plant City, continues through March 13. March 11 at 7:30...MEET ME IN POLK: Honor the Memory and Dr...
Honor the memory and dream of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with celebrations throughout Polk: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade and Celebration, Saturday at 9:30 a.m. Breakfast at Lakeview Park Community Center, 37 Martin Luther King Blvd., Frostproof. Parade begins at 2 p.m. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade And Unity Day Festival, Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in downtown Haines City...Want to learn about Mental Health First ...
Be a part of the next Central Florida Mental Health First Aid certification course! Mental Health First Aid is a groundbreaking public education program that helps the public identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. Those taking the 12-hour course to certify as Mental Health First Aiders learn a 5-step action plan encompassing...Mental Health Recovery and Suicide Preve...
One in every four people deal with a mental health condition within any one year. Join us on Monday, November 1, 2010 at 1pm for a presentation entitled: Mental Health Recovery and Suicide Prevention: What Everyone Needs to Know Presented by: Adam O’Connor, Certified Recovery Peer Specialist, Tri-County Human Service and Marie Dudek, Founding Member of the Central...Meet Me In Polk: The Boo’s on You ...
Just a few of your choices this weekend that will scare your pants off: Camp Fire USA Haunted House, Boo! Bash, Terror on the Lake, The Sanatorium: A Haunted Event, Terror on the Ridge: “Circus Iniquitous,” “The Disappearance of Death” and the always popular Rocky Horror Picture Show at Polk Theatre and El Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Celebration &...Saturday, November 20 is National Surviv...
There are roughly 32,000 suicides annually in the U.S. It is estimated that for every suicide there are 6 survivors. So, approximately 5 million Americans became survivors of suicide in the last 25 years! Saturday, November 20 is National Survivors of Suicide Day. Over 250 simultaneous conferences for survivors of suicide loss will take place throughout the U.S. and around the...Meet Me in Polk: Classic Autos, Octoberf...
Central Florida is hopping with lots of great activities this week. Here are just a few of our favorites, but be sure to check our calendar for many more. The Lake Mirror Classic Auto Festival offers something for everyone from the Hot Rod Rendezvous to the Parade of Amphicars, classic wooden boats, motorcycles, and even a replica of Salvador Dali’s “Rain Car.”...Polk Nature Discovery Center Offers Free...
Polk’s Nature Discovery Center at Circle B Bar Reserve will host several nature-based programs through October. All activities are free and open to the public, but space is limited. To sign up visit the Discovery Center at Circle B Bar Reserve, 4399 Winter Lake Road, Lakeland, or call 668-4673. Thursday, October 14, 2010 •6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Sierra Club presents –...Bring the Kids for Not-So-Scary Hallowee...
If you’re looking for a fun, safe, creative place to take the kids for Halloween, look no further than Polk Museum of Art. The Museum is once again hosting its Family Halloween Party. This year’s event will take place on Friday, October 29, 2010, from 4:00 – 7:00pm. Admission is $5 per participant and children MUST be accompanied by an adult. The fun includes games,...Bring the Kids to Family Day at PMoA
On Saturday, September 18, Polk Museum of Art will once again host Family Day. Admission to this annual event is free, and the theme this year is “Going Global.” The hours for the event are 11:00am – 3:00pm. In addition to the free activities and entertainment, the Museum will also be giving away bags of art supplies to the first 500 school age children to enter the...Music and BBQ Help Raise Funds for Polk&...
Dog Days of Summer “Rockin’ for the Dogs,” a night of “Heart & Soul, Rock ‘n Roll, Doo-Wop and Vegas Standards” for the SPCA, takes place at the Holiday Inn Lakeland-South on Saturday, July 31. Look and listen for classic greats like Richie Merritt of The Marcels, The Clovers, and The Drifters with hits such as “Love Potion #9,” “One Mint Julep”...Meet Me in Polk
Start celebrating Independence Day this afternoon (Friday) at the Johnny and Freda Brooks Eloise Resource Center where Polk County Parks & Recreation presents a free Independence Day Cookout from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Johnny and Freda Brooks Eloise Resource Center, 710 Snively Ave. Then tonight enjoy a great barbecue dinner at the Young Patriot’s Foundation Community Barbecue...Autographed Justin Verlander baseball @ ...
Tonight is Mental Health Matters Night at Tiger Town! We have an autographed baseball by Justin Verlander in our silent auction. Stop by the AFSP-Central Florida Chapter table and place your bid! One in four adults deal with a mental health condition during any given year. Resources and support are available. Come find out more from: American Foundation for Suicide...Open House at Fortis Institute Wednesday...
Fortis Institute (FI) will have an Open House on Wednesday, June 23, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Free tours and information on our programs will be provided. There will be great networking opportunities as four area Chambers of Commerce will do ribbon cutting ceremonies in recognition of our new name. Radio station WPCV 97 Country will air a live broadcast. Fortis Institute will provide...Florida Panther Project
Join Bill Samuels of the Florida Panther Project for a question and answer session on the Florida Panther Saturday, May 22 from 11 a.m. to noon at Polk’s Nature Discovery Center. The Florida Panther is currently on the Federally Protected Endangered Species list. Many estimates suggest that there are less than 100 wild panthers in the entire state. These are the last...Community Day in Lakeland
Polk County Parks & Recreation presents Community Day at the Medulla Resource Center in Lakeland on Saturday, May 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free to this day of family fun. Medulla Resource Center is located at 1049 Parker Road. For more information, contact Boris Rodriguez or Anna Sancruzado at (863) 298 – 7898 or borisrodriguez@polk-county.net or...Free Springtime Wine Tasting
Free Springtime Wine Tasting, ‘Let’s Get Fresh!” May 13, two sessions: 7pm-8pm and 8pm -9pm, Magnify Credit Union, 961 E. Road 540-A, Lakeland RSVP LTenpenny@MagnifyCU.org or call...From the Publisher, Marialice Quinn
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