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Komen Race Online Registration Closes; L...

Komen Race Online Registration Closes; Late Registration Details
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...
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Bok Tower Gardens Hosts Bark Tower Garde...

Bok Tower Gardens Hosts Bark Tower Gardens’ Winter Dog Day
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...
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LCT Presents ‘Pinkalicious The Mus...

LCT Presents ‘Pinkalicious The Musical’ & Afternoon Tea
Posted by Lakeland Community Theatre on Jan 9, 2012 in Arts, Entertainment | 0 comments
Based on the popular children’s book by Elizabeth Kann, this is a fanciful, high-energy musical everyone will enjoy! Pinkalicious can’t stop eating pink cupcakes despite warnings from her parents. Her pink indulgence lands her at the doctor’s office with Pinkititis, an affliction that turns her pink from head to toe – a dream come true for this pink loving...
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LWLT Presents Hilarious ‘Drinking ...

LWLT Presents Hilarious ‘Drinking Habits’
Posted by Lake Wales Little Theatre on Jan 9, 2012 in Arts, Entertainment | 0 comments
Opening this Friday is the hilarious comedy “Drinking Habits” Don’t miss out! This show is sure to sell out for the majority of its run. Reserve your seats now! Two nuns at the Sisters of Perpetual Sewing have been secretly making wine to keep the convent’s doors open, but Paul and Sally, reporters and former fiancees, are hot on their trail. Do we really need...
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LCT The Edge Stage Read Presents ‘...

LCT The Edge Stage Read Presents ‘American Buffalo’
Posted by Lakeland Community Theatre on Jan 5, 2012 in Arts, Entertainment | 0 comments
Lakeland Community Theatre The Edge Stage Read Series presents “American Buffalo,” by David Mamet, directed by Benedict Heaps. Stage Manager will be Pamela Anglero. “American Buffalo” will be presented at The Lake Mirror Theatre, 121 S. Lake Ave, Lakeland, Jan. 13 & 14, 2012 Friday, Saturday  7:30pm The cast of American Buffalo includes: Thom Mesrobian...
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Wings of Freedom Flies into WH Gilbert F...

Wings of Freedom Flies into WH Gilbert Field
Posted by Marialice Quinn on Dec 27, 2011 in Education, Entertainment | 0 comments
Winter Haven – The Collings Foundation’s Wings of Freedom Tour has scheduled a stop at the Winter Haven Municipal Airport – Gilbert Field January 23-25. The tour includes a vintage Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress “Nine O Nine” WWII Heavy Bomber, Consolidated B-24 Liberator “Witchcraft” WWII Heavy Bomber, and North American P-51 Mustang aircraft. The planes will fly into...
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LCT Auditions for David Mamet’s &#...

LCT Auditions for David Mamet’s ‘American Buffalo’
Posted by Lakeland Community Theatre on Dec 18, 2011 in Entertainment | 0 comments
Lakeland Community Theatre announces auditions for American Buffalo by David Mamet, presented by The Edge Stage Read Series and directed by Benedict Heaps. OPEN AUDITION December 19th 6pm at the Lake Mirror Theatre 121 S. Lake Ave 33901 Roles for 3 Adult males aged 18 & Up No monologue necessary In a Chicago junk shop three small time crooks plot to rob a man of his coin...
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Peace River Folk Festival and Re-Enactme...

Peace River Folk Festival and Re-Enactment Set for January
Posted by Historic Fort Meade Chamber of Commerce on Dec 18, 2011 in Education, Entertainment | 0 comments
The 3rd Annual Peace River Folk Festival will be held Saturday, Jan. 28 at the Fort Meade Outdoor Recreation Area on US 98 E. The Fort Meade Chamber of Commerce is accepting registration for food vendors and the fee is $10. Anyone with Central Florida historical displays and/or exhibits are especially welcomed. Contact the Chamber at 863/285-8253 or ftmeadechamber@yahoo.com. From...
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MMIP: Florida Flywheelers Host ‘Ch...

MMIP: Florida Flywheelers Host ‘Christmas Past’
Posted by Marialice Quinn on Dec 16, 2011 in Entertainment, From the Publisher | 0 comments
Florida Flywheelers’ “Christmas in the Village” transforms Flywheeler Park into a holiday exposition as every building is trimmed with lights, every yard and building is filled with decorations. Everyone gets to enjoy cookies and beverages. Bring non-perishable food items or new, unwrapped toys, to enter the park. Food and toys are distributed between Frostproof, Avon...
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Customer Engagement Strategies

Customer Engagement Strategies
Posted by NAWBO Lakeland Metro on Dec 13, 2011 in Business, Organization | 0 comments
The Lakeland Metro Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners will be meeting at 11:30am to 1:00pm at the Lakeland Yacht & Country Club on Thursday, January 5, 2012.  Our special guest speaker will be Kathy Pabst Robshaw of Spectrum Strategy Resources.  She will discuss “Customer Engagement Strategies”.  Kathy’s passion is to ensure that businesses are...
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Lakeland Community Theatre Presents Soun...

Lakeland Community Theatre Presents Sounds of the Season
Posted by Lakeland Community Theatre on Dec 7, 2011 in Entertainment | 0 comments
A musical holiday family event! Enjoy a night of great music featuring a 12-piece pit orchestra and a cast of 12 incredible singers! Please bring a donation of Dried or Canned Goods – to be donated to Talbot House Ministries. Collection boxes will be located in the lobby of the theatre. With Anita Kollinger, Leah Shields, Frida Soderdahl, Gabrielle Thompson, Maureen Whelan,...
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Free Pictures with Santa Claus at Magnif...

Free Pictures with Santa Claus at Magnify
Posted by Magnify Credit Union on Dec 7, 2011 in Entertainment | 0 comments
Join us on Friday, Dec. 16, 4-7 pm, for cookies, carols and a free picture with the Jolly Ol’ Elf! Where? Magnify Credit Union 961 E. Road 540-A, Lakeland  33813 Bring your wish list for...
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Theatre Winter Haven Announces Return Of...

Theatre Winter Haven Announces Return Of BLEND
Posted by Theatre Winter Haven on Dec 7, 2011 in Arts, Entertainment | 0 comments
Theatre Winter Haven will bring the a cappella group BLEND to our stage Thursday, Dec. 29, for one show only at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $18 for subscribers and $20 for general public.  Tickets may be purchased by calling the Box Office at 863-294-7469, by visiting the Box Office or by going on-line to www.theatrewinterhaven.com. Blend brings back those fun-loving memories with music...
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Kids’ Nature Festival at Tenoroc

Kids’ Nature Festival at Tenoroc
Posted by Marialice Quinn on Dec 2, 2011 in Entertainment, From the Publisher, Health/Fitness | 0 comments
Kid’s Nature Festival, Saturday, Dec. 3, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tenoroc Fish Management Area (an outdoor recreation area in northeast Lakeland). Free lunch. Live native animals, fossil dig, pony rides, fishing, nature exhibits, Smokey Bear, Native American Indians, games and prizes. Follow the signs at Tenoroc Fish Management Area office located at 3829 Tenoroc Mine Road. Sponsored...
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Snowbells Bells Ring – Are You Lis...

Snowbells Bells Ring – Are You Listening?
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...
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Meet Me In Polk: Variety Spices Up Polk ...

Meet Me In Polk: Variety Spices Up Polk This Weekend
Posted by Marialice Quinn on Nov 11, 2011 in Arts, Charity/Volunteer, Entertainment, Environment, From the Publisher, Health/Fitness | 0 comments
Southeastern University presents “Godspell” tonight, Saturday and Sunday at 7:30 with a matinee Sunday at 2:30, Historic Polk Theatre, Lakeland. $15 general admissions, $10 students/seniors. Not to be missed. Drawing from various theatrical traditions, such as clowning, pantomime, charades, acrobatics and vaudeville, “Godspell” is a groundbreaking and unique...
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Polk County Family Week Celebrates Five ...

Polk County Family Week Celebrates Five Years
Posted by Marialice Quinn on Nov 8, 2011 in Education, Entertainment, From the Publisher, Home/Garden, Organization, Religion/Spirituality | 0 comments
A week full of fun activities and events designed to unite, honor and celebrate families kicks off Saturday as the fifth annual Polk County Family Week encourages all families in Polk County to mark their calendars and meet in Winter Haven’s Central Park Saturday morning. The kick-off begins with a free pet-friendly 5K or 1-mile run/walk begins at 8 a.m. The run is free, but...
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Pioneer Days Festival Camps On The Shore...

Pioneer Days Festival Camps On The Shores of Lake Wailes
Posted by Marialice Quinn on Oct 28, 2011 in Arts, Education, Entertainment | 0 comments
The 36th Annual Pioneer Days Festival will be held on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 30, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., on the shores of beautiful Lake Wailes. Festivities begin with the Annual Quilt Reception on Friday at the Lake Wales Depot Museum from 5 to 7 p.m. Admission and parking are free. Saturday at 10 a.m. Lake Wales Pioneers will be honored. Mistress...
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Treat Yourself to a Boo-lishus Scare

Treat Yourself to a Boo-lishus Scare
Posted by Marialice Quinn on Oct 28, 2011 in Entertainment, From the Publisher | 0 comments
Buckingham Terror 13 days. 13 terrors. Camp Fire USA. Through Oct. 31 Sunday-Thursday 7:30pm-9pm Friday & Saturday 7:30pm-11pm Tickets: $6- adults; $3- 12 and under Halloween 7:30-10pm Tickets: $8- adults; $5- 12 and under Camp Fire USA, 2600 Buckingham Ave., Lakeland. 2600 Buckingham Ave., Lakeland. The Sanatorium: Night’s Bedlam. Friday, Saturday, October 28 & 29,...
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Harrison School for the Arts presents Wh...

Harrison School for the Arts presents White Christmas
Posted by Marialice Quinn on Oct 24, 2011 in Arts, Entertainment, From the Publisher | 0 comments
Harrison School for the Arts proudly presents the musical White Christmas on November 10, 11, 12 at 7:30 p.m. and November 13 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for students and senior citizens. Based on the beloved timeless film, this heartwarming musical adaptation features seventeen Irving Berlin songs and a book by David Ives and Paul Blake. Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil...
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