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TWH Announces Cast For Neil Simon’...

TWH Announces Cast For Neil Simon’s ‘Rumors’
Theatre Winter Haven announces the cast has been chosen for its production of “Rumors.” This show runs April 12 through April 29. Larry Helms plays Lenny Gantz and Suzanne Clark plays his wife Claire. Brent Walker and Lori Engler are Ken and Chris Gorman.  Ernie and Cookie Cusack are played by Thom Mesrobian and Rhona Dalusong.  Glenn Cooper is played by Zach Wasson and...

Mulberry Great American Cleanup Saturday...

Mulberry Great American Cleanup Saturday, April 14
Keep Polk County Beautiful, Inc. in partnership with the City of Mulberry and Magnify Credit Union, invite you to participate in this year’s City of Mulberry Great American Cleanup on Saturday, April 14, at Magnify Credit Union from 8 am-noon. The Great American Cleanup is a nationwide cleanup initiative led by Keep America Beautiful.  This cleanup event has taken place across the...

Sportsman’s Assn. Joins KPCB To Cl...

Sportsman’s Assn. Joins KPCB To Clean Up Camp Mack
Lake Wales – Kissimmee River Valley Sportsman’s Association’s (K.R.V.S.A) and Keep Polk County Beautiful, Inc.  (KPCB) are gearing up again for this year’s 25th annual lake cleanup at Camp Mack in Lake Wales on April 14.  K.R.V.S.A. is a local sportsman’s club whose motto is “Keeping our waterways Navigable,” who in addition to this event and others like it,...

Meet Me In Polk: Easter Celebrations Are...

Meet Me In Polk: Easter Celebrations Are Easy To Find
Start your day with an Easter Sunrise Service and then take the kids for eggs – boiled and dyed that is. Check out our calendar for Easter Egg Hunts all over Polk County. 13th Annual Eycleshimer’s Cardboard Boat Races take place Saturday, April 7, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Lake Silver, Martin Luther King Jr. Park, Winter Haven. Stay for the Easter Egg Hunt...

Wings, Bands & Brew for Bryce’...

Wings, Bands & Brew for Bryce’s Buddies
Whether you fly in or drive in, don’t miss the first Wingin’ It Festival at Winter Haven Airport. Two days of food, fun and entertainment for the whole family with some of the finest chicken wings, live bands, kids zones, arts and crafts and the best live entertainment Central Florida has to offer. Parking is $3, but the festival is free with lots of food and fun for the...

Polk County Historical Museum Introduces...

Polk County Historical Museum Introduces Speaker Series
Bartow – The Polk County Historical Museum is introducing a “Lunch n’ Learn” series. The museum invites guests to bring lunch and listen to a guest speaker on the third Tuesday every month. Lectures will begin at 12:15 and last 30 – 45 minutes. The series includes: April 17          Florida at the Movies Rob Smith Jr. Learn all about Florida and its...

License-Free Fishing Saturday in Florida...

License-Free Fishing Saturday in Florida’s Fresh Waters
Take advantage of license-free fishing Saturday in Florida’s fresh waters. The possibilities for taking advantage of the upcoming license-free fishing day, Saturday April 7, in Florida are almost endless. That’s because people of all ages can cast their lines into 3 million acres of lakes, ponds and reservoirs and 12,000 miles of fishable rivers, streams and canals. The...

LCT Presents Neil Simon’s ‘T...

LCT Presents Neil Simon’s ‘The Odd Couple’
Lakeland Community Theatre is proud to present The Odd Couple By Neil Simon This classic comedy opens as a group of the guys assembled for cards in the apartment of divorced Oscar Madison. And if the mess is any indication, it’s no wonder that his wife left him. Late to arrive is Felix Unger who has just been separated from his wife. Fastidious, depressed and none too tense,...

Polk State Students See Opportunities in...

Polk State Students See Opportunities in Shoes
For Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School students Holly Kennon and Sarah Massey, shoes are much more than just shoes. They are opportunities. A pair of sneakers is a chance for a child to go to school. A pair of pumps is a woman’s shot at a new job. A pair of loafers can help a man get his whole life back on track. With that in mind, the students are spearheading a shoe...

LRCC to Host Upcoming Programs for Cance...

LRCC to Host Upcoming Programs for Cancer Survivors
Through its Survivorship Care Program, Lakeland Regional Cancer Center is pleased to present the following education programs to cancer survivors from throughout the community: •     April 11 – “Yoga for Wellness” •     May 9 – “Light and Healthy Eating From the Garden” a cooking demonstration with local chef, David Hammer. These programs will take place...

Keep Bartow Clean & Beautiful Event...

Keep Bartow Clean & Beautiful Event April 14
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...

Fort Meade Relay A Celebration

Fort Meade Relay A Celebration
Fort Meade Relay For Life will be held Friday and Saturday, April 6-7, at the American Legion on N. Charleston. And this year is going to be very different for teams and supporters of the American Cancer Society in Fort Meade. WHAT:  Fort Meade Relay For Life WHEN:  Friday and Saturday, April 6-7 FRIDAY: Registered Survivor Reception at 5 p.m. Opening ceremony – 6...

Polk State Archaeology Club Presents Civ...

Polk State Archaeology Club Presents Civil War Lecture
Polk State Archaeology Club to Present “Florida and the Civil War” The Polk State Archaeology Club will present a lecture on “Florida and the Civil War” on April 14 at 10 a.m. in Winter Haven. The lecture is free and open to the public. Jeff Moates, director of the West Central Florida Regional Center of the Florida Public Archaeology Network (FPAN), will speak about...

Meet Me In Polk: Planes Fill The Skies; ...

Meet Me In Polk: Planes Fill The Skies; Artists Fill The Stages
Keep your eyes on the skies during the 38th Annual SUN ‘n FUN International Fly-In & Expo through April 1. www.sun-n-fun.org Polk’s many fine actors are out to please this weekend. Florida Southern College Vagabonds present “Angel Street,” through Sunday, April 8. A man slowly drives his wife to the brink of insanity with an insinuating kindness that...

PSC Chorale, Women’s Chorus, and Vocal J...

PSC Chorale, Women’s Chorus, and Vocal Jazz Ensemble to Perform
PSC Chorale, Women’s Chorus, and Vocal Jazz Ensemble to Perform in April 1 Concert LAKE WALES – Polk State College’s Music Department will perform choir classics, jazz favorites and contemporary music during a concert presented by the Lake Wales Arts Council. The concert, titled “A New Sound,” will take place at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 1, in Updike Hall at the Polk...

LCT The Edge Stage Read Series Presents ...

LCT The Edge Stage Read Series Presents Three Tall Women
A compelling woman of more than 90 years old, reflects on her life with a mixture of shame, pleasure, regret, and satisfaction. She recalls the fun of her childhood and her marriage, when she had an overwhelming optimism for her future. Yet she bitterly recalls the negative events that resulted in regret: her husband’s extramarital affairs, the death of her husband, and the...

NAWBO Presents 7th Annual Women of Disti...

NAWBO Presents 7th Annual Women of Distinction Awards
The Lakeland Metro Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) is pleased to present the 7th Annual Women of Distinction Awards. This event recognizes women in Polk County who exemplify the values of achievement, integrity, professionalism, community service and personal growth. We are proud to be able to recognize their efforts and accomplishments. The Women...

Meet Me In Polk: For Wining and Dining a...

Meet Me In Polk: For Wining and Dining and Dancing
Buckler’s Arts & Crafts Show is back in town Thursday and Friday (March 23/24) at the Lakeland Center. What a great time to start your Christmas shopping. $6 (good both days with hand stamp), free parking. Lift your glass for a toast to the Alliance for Independence at the annual Wine Festival Of Central Florida, Friday night, March 23, at the Lake Mirror Promenade. More...

Polk State Professors to Lead Trip to Ge...

Polk State Professors to Lead Trip to Germany, Italy and Switzerland
LAKELAND – Students and members of the community are invited to accompany Polk State College professors on a 10-day trip to Germany, Italy and Switzerland, May 9-18, 2013. Participants will enjoy a full itinerary including tours of Munich, Venice and Lucerne, and a visit to the Swiss Alps. Polk State College Professors Rosalinda Collins and Penny Morris will lead the...

Meet Me In Polk: Lake Morton Residents I...

Meet Me In Polk: Lake Morton Residents Invite You To Take A Peek
Take a peek Saturday at 10 different homes and gardens at the Lake Morton Historic Home and Garden Tour, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is a self-guided walking or trolley tour and includes examples of several different architectural styles such as Federal Colonial Revival, English Arts and Crafts Tudor, Mediterranean Revival Style, and several Craftsman bungalows. Grab the kids for the...

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