MMIP: Surround Yourself With Music and C...
IMWYG Dirt Day Essay Contest
Posted by Friends of the Parks/Glenda Mink on Jul 21, 2011 in Education, Environment, Home/Garden, Organization | 0 comments
Friends of the Parks Foundation and Magnify Credit Union are asking kids who have been attending monthly “It Matters What You Grow” Dirt Days to tell them what they learned and liked best about growing native and Florida-Friendly plants that conserve water and help protect our environment. There is still time for newcomers to enter the essay contest by attending two of the...
MMIP: Beach Bash and Mud Bogging
Polk State Hosts Adjunct Faculty Job Fai...
The largest college in Polk County is hiring adjunct faculty to accommodate its expanding array of programs and growing student population. Polk State College will hold an “Adjunct Faculty Job Fair” on Tuesday, May 17, 2011, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., on its Lakeland campus. College officials are seeking qualified adjunct instructors in over 30 disciplines, including natural...Arts Agencies Announce Expanded Mayfaire...
Arts organizations around Polk County are proud to announce the creation of a new, nine-day cultural festival, MayfaireFlorida: Festival of the Arts, from April 30 through May 8, 2011. Building on Polk Museum of Art’s 40-year tradition, MIDFLORIDA Mayfaire by-the-Lake, the local groups will offer arts enthusiasts two packed weekends of events as well as plenty to do on the...12th Annual Run for Child Abuse Preventi...
BARTOW – Support Child Abuse Prevention Month at the 12th Annual Pinwheels for Prevention Run on Sat., April 23 at 9 a.m. Formerly called the Blue Ribbon Run, the free event is held each April to raise awareness about Child Abuse Prevention Month. Children in kindergarten through fifth grades are invited to take part in various running events. The first 100 children to...Polk State announces Summer term registr...
Polk State College has announced that registration for its summer terms begins April 4, 2011. Dual enrollment registration begins April 11. According to President Eileen Holden, the summer sessions have been designed to maximize flexibility and value for students: “Our challenge to students is for them to ‘make summer count’ — and we are giving them the...Theatre Winter Haven Announces Final Sta...
The final StageRead of the 41st Season at Theatre Winter Haven, “Who’s Afraid Of Virginia Woolf?” will take place in the Ridge Art Gallery on Tuesday, April 5, and Wednesday, April 6, at 7:30 p.m. This play was written by Edward Albee won both the Tony Award for Best Play and the 1962-63 New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award for Best Play. This mind shattering piece...Going Green on the Green
Keep Polk County Beautiful, Inc. (KPCB) is gearing up for our 2nd Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser “Going Green on the Green” sponsored by Magnify Credit Union, on Saturday, April 30, at Ridgewood Lakes Golf & Country Club in Lake Wales. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. Entry Fees are $325/team or $90/player, and include Continental breakfast...SCENTSational Soaps: From School Project...
What started out as a school project mother and son worked on together four years ago has become a shared labor of love for Sarah and Chad Torrance. Chad, who is homeschooled by Sarah, has a disability of Chromosome 15q Duplication Syndrome and is global developmentally delayed. Sarah was looking for a hands-on activity and knew that glycerin soaps were good for Chad’s sensitive...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: Chip, Putt and Play
VISTEBall is an indoor golf blowout where you can chip, putt, and play your way to great prizes and help VISTE continue to serve the elderly. Admission, $60, includes dinner, beer, wine, and dessert. Saturday from 6 to 10 p.m. at The Hangar at Tiger Town, Lakeland. Festivities include: Indoor BirdieBall® & Putting Contests, Sports Games, Music, Raffles & Prizes, Live &...MEET ME IN POLK: You’ll Find Some ...
Pigging out will never be quite the same after you have done it at the 15th annual Lakeland Pigfest. Be prepared to eat some of the best barbecue in the southeast Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Lakeland’s Tiger Town. Admission and parking are free, but buy your Pig Bucks for $1 each and buy you some good eatin’. LEGOLand Kids Corner and live entertainment. The Warrior...Activation of “Cold Night” Shelters
Beginning at 7:00 p.m. today, the Red Cross will open the following cold weather shelters. No one will be allowed to register or enter the shelter after 10 p.m.: New Horizons Church, 21 S. 2nd Street, Haines City New Horizons Church, 3 N. Suwannee/N. Market Street, Davenport St. Joseph Catholic Church, 535 Ave M NW, Winter Haven First Presbyterian Church, 16 N. 3rd Street, Lake...MEET ME IN POLK: Theatre and Music Reign...
Theatre and music reign supreme this week … and next … and … well, we have a great season to look forward to and here are just a few this week. Theatre Winter Haven’s “Pump Boys And Dinettes” continues through Feb. 6 at the Chain of Lakes Complex. A musical tribute to life along the open road with a blend of folk, old-time rock, bluegrass, Cajun and...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...Triple Canopy Ranch Hosts Annual Trucks ...
Trucks Gone Wild returns to Triple Canopy Ranch for the 2nd Annual Trucks Gone Wild Christmas Party in support of Toys For Tots. Last year’s event was Florida’s largest Toy Drive for the Toys for Tots program from the mudding community and this year’s event is on track to be even bigger as Trucks Gone Wild features a Mud Truck Freestyle Competition, daring Long Jump...LWLT Audition Notice – “The ...
Lake Wales Little Theatre will be holding auditions for the parts of Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan in the upcoming production of “The Miracle Worker” on Monday, Dec. 6 and Tuesday, Dec. 7, at 7 p.m. for production Mar. 25 – Apr. 10. Note: The auditions are for the two parts (Helen and Anne) only. The rest of the cast will be chosen at a later audition date. For...LWLT Seeks “Gil” for Murder ...
The upcoming LWLT production of “Murder by Natural Causes” is looking for person to play the part of Gil. Gil is a young actor anywhere from 18 to young 30′s. Please contact the director dennywittman@gmail.com 863-258-7772. If you are interested in playing the part. Synopsis “Murder by Natural Causes” by Tim Kelly Directed by: Denny Wittman...Get Terrorized at ‘Circus Iniquito...
Terror on the Ridge presents “Circus Iniquitous” Saturday, Oct. 23, from 7 to 10 p.m. at 245 W Central Ave., Downtown Winter Haven. Oct. 15th-16th, 22nd-23rd, 26th, 28th-29th open from 7pm-10pm Oct. 30th open from 7pm-12am Oct. 31st open from 7pm-11pm $7 in advance or $8 at the door. Same terrifying location as last year. The circus is coming to town. Are you ready? It will...From the Publisher, Marialice Quinn
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