Polk Senior Games Elects New Directors a...
Five new Directors and Officers for the 2012 – 2013 year of Polk Senior Games were elected at the April Board meeting of the organization. New board members are Irene Prewitt, Stephen Mann, Cindy Dulin, Rodger Ricks and Carrie Laidler. Members of the Executive Committee are President Rudy Gittens, 1st Vice President Bud Hollowell, 2nd Vice President Dick Cheney, Secretary Duane...Keep Bartow Clean & Beautiful Event...
Posted by Bartow Chamber of Commerce on Apr 3, 2012 in Charity/Volunteer, Environment, Organization | 0 comments
Take part in the largest community cleanup event in the City of Bartow. The Solid Waste Department (SWD) and Keep Polk County Beautiful are partnering to kick-off Bartow’s annual Keep Bartow Clean & Beautiful/Great American Cleanup Event. Last year, more than 300 Bartow citizens and 13 civic clubs volunteered to keep Bartow clean and beautiful.
The Greater Bartow Chamber...
Bloom into spring with the Bloomin’ Arts...
For 41 years now the Bloomin’ Arts Festival has been gracing Central Florida with beautiful art, live music and delicious food. Located in downtown Bartow along Main Street and Central Avenue, the tradition will continue this Saturday and Sunday, March 3rd and 4th, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day. Various artists will be displaying their works for sale as well as will be...New Civil War Exhibit at the Polk County...
Local Favorites Highlights the Stanford ...
When pulling up to East Stanford Street in Bartow’s Historic District, you will spot a quaint yellow house with blue trim and a spacious front porch at the entryway. This 1906 Victorian house that is situated on a cozy neighborhood lot has now become the picturesque setting of The Stanford Inn & Tea Room. This bed and breakfast may also be recognized as the home in the 1991 film...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...
Have Yourself a Florida-Friendly Little ...
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...
Local Favorites Highlights The Cookie Ja...
If you can dream it, they can whip it up at The Cookie Jar Bakeshop in Bartow. This is not just any custom cake and cookie bakery. Everything is made fresh and baked in-house using the owner’s very own recipes. Unlike other bakeries, The Cookie Jar is also a place where customers can dine while ordering breakfast, lunch and specialty beverages. For a casual breakfast, lunch or...Treat Yourself to a Boo-lishus Scare
Oct 21-23: This Weekend in Florida’...
Oct 21-23: This Weekend in Florida’s Hea...
October is National Arts & Humanities Month and Polk County is celebrating in a big way with more than 100 arts and cultural activities happening in the Heart of the Arts during the month. Friday, October 21st Oct 21 Ghosts of Bartow Walking Tours, 9 to 11 pm at Polk County Historical Museum, Bartow. $25.00 includes a light reception, Polk Proud T-shirt and commemorative...Halloween Sneaks Up On Us Tonight
Meet Me In Polk: Fall Is Bursting At The...
Meet Me In Polk: Cracker Storytelling Le...
Posted by Marialice Quinn on Oct 7, 2011 in Entertainment, Environment, From the Publisher, Organization | 0 comments
Cracker Storytelling Festival
Friday, Oct. 7, 9am – 3pm
Saturday, Oct. 8, 9am – 3pm
Homeland Heritage Park
$6 adults, $4 children.
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Downtown Lakeland First Friday
Friday, Oct. 7, 6pm – 9pm
“Motorcycle Mania.” Free.
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Friday Night Ghost Stories
Friday, Oct. 7, 7pm – 9pm
Polk County Historical Museum, Bartow
$4 adults, $2 students.
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Water,...
Oct 7-9: This Weekend in the Heart of th...
Posted by Bev on Oct 6, 2011 in Arts, Entertainment, Lakeland, Organization, syndicated | Comments Off
It’s National Arts & Humanities Month and we are celebrating in the Heart of the Arts in a big way. There are more than 100 arts and cultural activities taking place during October.
Attend arts activities this month and register for a chance to win awesome “ARTS” prizes! The rules are easy. Look for the Heart of the Arts Logo at participating arts and cultural events in...
Camellias Stand Out in the Garden When L...
Meet Me In Polk: A Little Beer and a Lot...
Meet Me In Polk: Music’s in the Ai...
Flowering Vines for Your Florida Garden
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