This is Heartland Happenings. Your guide to local events throughout the community
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR THE YOUNG CEO ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM BROUGHT TO YOU BY ITRAINNOW! THIS PROGRAM IS FOR GRADES K-12 AND VIRTUAL CLASSES START APRIL 15TH. IT’S $30 TO REGISTER WHICH INCLUDES FIVE CLASSES, A WORKBOOK, AND A POPUP BOOTH. REGISTER ONLINE NOW AT WWW.ITRAINOW.ORG OR BY CALLING 863-271-4550.
BAREWOOD MARKET PRESENTS THEIR NEXT LOCAL ARTIST FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH, JUDY NICEWICZ (PRONOUNCED NICE-WITS.) HER VARIETY OF MEDIUMS INCLUDE ACRYLICS, OILS, AND GLASS PAINTING. HOURS ARE WEDNESDAY- FRIDAY 10:30AM-4:00PM, AND SATURDAY, 10:00AM-2:00PM. THE ARTIST’S CORNER AT BARE WOOD MARKET IS LOCATED AT 130 N. RIDGEWOOD DRIVE IN DOWNTOWN SEBRING.
THE SEBRING CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN WILL BE HOLDING MEMBERSHIP CLASSES EVERY THURSDAY AT 2:30PM AT THE CHURCH LOCATED AT 700 S. PINE STREET IN SEBRING.
THE GARDEN CLUB OF SEBRING WILL BE HOSTING A CARD AND GAME PARTY, THURSDAY, MARCH 9TH FROM 10:00AM TO 3:00PM. IT WILL BE AT THE JACK STROUP CIVIC CENTER NEAR THE LIBRARY IN SEBRING. BRING YOUR CARDS OR BOARD GAMES AND ENJOY AN AFTERNOON WITH FRIENDS. THERE WILL BE A 50/50 DRAWING, RAFFLES, DOOR PRIZES, AND LUNCH. TICKETS ARE $15 AND THE PROCEEDS WILL SUPPORT THE GRADUATING SENIORS IN HIGHLANDS COUNTY. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 863-381-3180.
THE SEBRING CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN HOLDS THEIR FOOD PANTRY EVERY FRIDAY, FROM 2:00PM-4:00PM, AT THE CHURCH LOCATED AT 700 S. PINE STREET IN SEBRING. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A DONATION OF DRIED OR CANNED GOODS, PLEASE DROP IT OFF AT THE CHURCH.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF LAKE PLACID IS HOLDING A WEEKEND WORLDVIEW CONFERENCE, “BECOME UNSHAKEABLE,” MARCH 10TH-12TH. LOCATED AT THE GENESIS CENTER IN LAKE PLACID. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER PLEASE VISIT, WWW.FPCLP.ORG.
THE AVON PARK FOUNDERS GARDEN CLUB WILL BE HOLDING A PLANT SALE, THIS SATURDAY, MARCH 11TH, AT 1:00PM, AT THE AVON PARK LIBRARY. ALL PLANTS HAVE BEEN GROWN BY CLUB MEMBERS. ALSO FOR SALE WILL BE CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS AND BAKED GOODS. ALL PROCEEDS WILL BE USED TO SEND SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN TO CAMP WEKIVA, A FLORIDA FEDERATION OF GARDEN CLUBS SPONSORED CAMP THAT TEACHES YOUNG PEOPLE ABOUT ECOLOGICAL ISSUES. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL, 863-452-1927.
JOIN THE LAKE PLACID NOON ROTARY CLUB IN SUPPORTING DRAGON’S DEN FOOD BANK! THERE WILL BE A FOOD BANK COLLECTION, SATURDAY, MARCH 11TH FROM 10:00AM-3:00PM, AT THE TOWER PARKING LOT IN LAKE PLACID. THEY ARE ASKING FOR DONATIONS OF NEW, UNOPENED FOOD AND SUPPLIES LIKE CANNED GOODS, JELLY, PEANUT BUTTER, CEREAL, PERSONAL HYGEINE ITEMS AND MORE. DRIVE THROUGH, DROP OFF, OR STAY FOR THE FUN!
YOUR FRIENDS OF HIGHLANDS HAMMOCK STATE PARK PRESENTS THE NEXT MUSIC IN THE PARK CONCERT, SATURDAY, MARCH 11TH FROM 7:00PM-9:00PM. ENJOY THE SWAMP BLUES SOUNDS OF SMOKEHOUSE. $10 PER PERSON AND CHILDREN UNDER 12 ARE FREE. FOOD AND BEVERAGES WILL BE PROVIDED BY FOOD TRUCKS AND HAMMOCK INN. REMEMBER PETS NOT PERMITTED. LOCATED AT 5931 HAMMOCK ROAD IN SEBRING.
THE SEBRING HILLS ASSOCIATION WILL BE HOLDING A SPECIAL ST. PATRICK’S DAY DINNER AND BINGO, FRIDAY, MARCH 17TH. IT’S $30 PER PERSON AND $25 FOR MEMBERS. DOORS OPEN AT 4:30PM WITH DINNER SERVED AT 5:00PM. TICKET INCLUDES CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE, DESSERT, DRINK, AND FULL BINGO PACK. EVERYONE IS WELCOME.
THERE WILL BE A FREE ART SHOW, MARCH 18TH, FROM 12:00PM-3:00PM AT THE GENESIS CENTER. LOCATED AT 218 E. BELLEVIEW STREET IN LAKE PLACID.
THE GROVES FAMILY MINISTRY WILL BE IN CONCERT AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF LORIDA, SUNDAY, MARCH 19TH AT 6:30PM. COME LISTEN TO A SMOOTH BLEND OF HARMONY AS THEY SING SOUTHERN GOSPEL MUSIC. LOCATED AT 1927 BLESSINGS AVENUE IN LORIDA.
WALKER MEMORIAL ACADEMY IS HOSTING A FAMILY GAME NIGHT, SATURDAY, MARCH 25TH, FROM 6:30PM-9:00PM. THE ENTRY FEE IS $3 PER PERSON. SNACKS AND DRINKS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE. LOCATED AT 1525 W. AVON BLVD. IN AVON PARK.
THE ORCHID SOCIETY OF HIGHLANDS INC. PRESENTS “ART IN BLOOM,” MARCH 25TH-26TH! IT WILL BE 10:00AM-4:00PM ON SATURDAY THE 25TH, AND 10:00AM-3:00PM, SUNDAY THE 26TH. LOCATED AT THE AG-CIVIC CENTER AT 4509 GEORGE BLVD. IN SEBRING. THEY ARE ASKING FOR $5 DONATION AT THE DOOR AND CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER ARE FREE! ENJOY BEAUTIFUL ORCHID DISPLAYS, VENDORS, SUPPLIES, DOOR PRIZES, RAFFLES AND MORE.
THE ROTARY CLUB OF LAKE PLACID PRESENTS THE 2023 LAKE PLACID MORNING ROTARY GOLF TOURNAMENT, SATURDAY, MARCH 25TH AT PLACID LAKES COUNTRY CLUB. ENTRY FEE IS $130 PER 2 PLAYER TEAM OR $75 FOR SINGLE GOLFERS. FEE INCLUDES, GREENS FEE, CART, PRIZES, AND LUNCHEON. THE DEADLINE FOR PAID ENTRIES IS MARCH 19TH. FOR ENTRY INFORMATION CALL NELL AT 863-446-3031.
FLOAT ON OVER TO THE 5TH ANNUAL SEBRING SODA FESTIVAL FRIDAY, APRIL 7TH, AND SATURDAY, APRIL 8TH! IT’S A FAMILY-FRIENDLY PARTY ATMOSPHERE WITH MORE THAN 200 CRAFT SODAS TO SAMPLE, CRAFT BEER & WINE, LIVE MUSIC, AND FESTIVE FOOD. LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN SEBRING ON CIRCLE PARK DRIVE FROM 2:00PM-9:00PM EACH DAY.
YOUR FRIENDS OF HIGHLANDS HAMMOCK STATE PARK PRESENTS THE NEXT MUSIC IN THE PARK CONCERT, SATURDAY, APRIL 8TH FROM 7:00PM-9:00PM. ENJOY THE 60’S UPBEAT FOLK SOUNDS OF WILLIAM FLORIAN. $10 PER PERSON AND CHILDREN UNDER 12 ARE FREE. FOOD AND BEVERAGES WILL BE PROVIDED BY FOOD TRUCKS AND HAMMOCK INN. REMEMBER PETS NOT PERMITTED. LOCATED AT 5931 HAMMOCK ROAD IN SEBRING.
THE SEBRING CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN WILL BE HOLDING A MOVIE NIGHT, APRIL 22ND AT 6:30PM. A TACO BAR WILL BE PROVIDED BEFORE THE MOVIE. COME JOIN THEM FOR “CAN ONLY IMAGINE,” AND A MEAL. LOCATED AT 700 S. PINE STREET IN SEBRING.
THE AMERICAN LEGION POST #69 WILL BE CELEBRATING CHILD AWARENESS MONTH WITH A CHILDREN’S FRIENDSHIP PARTY, SUNDAY, APRIL 23RD, AT 2:00PM. THERE WILL BE A BOOK READING AND SIGNING BY CINDY LAIR THE AUTHOR OF “WHAT IS A FRIEND.” THERE WILL ALSO BE GAMES, FACEPAINTING, PIZZA, ICE CREAM, AND CHILDREN’S RESOURCES AVAILABLE. LOCATED AT 1301 WEST BELL STREET, IN AVON PARK. ALL CHILDREN ARE WELCOME!
PULL OUT YOUR CAMO GEAR AND PREPARE TO HIT THE TRAILS FOR SOME FRIENDLY COMPETITION BECAUSE ADVENTHEALTH LAKE PLACID AND WAUCHULA FOUNDATION’S CLAYS & CAMO IS COMING, FRIDAY, MAY 12TH! IT WILL BE LOCATED AT THE OK CORRAL GUN CLUB AT 9449 NE 48TH STREET IN OKEECHOBEE. REGISTRATION AND BREAKFAST BEGINS AT 8:00AM AND LUNCH AND AWARDS WILL BE AT 12 NOON. REGISTER NOW TO RESERVE YOUR TEAM’S SPOT!
THERE WILL BE LINE DANCING CLASSES EVERY TUESDAY AT THE SEBRING MOOSE LODGE LOCATED AT 11675 HWY 98 E., FROM 1PM-3PM. THE INSTRUCTION FEE IS $5 AND ITS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT DEE GREVAN AT 863-214-6226.
ATTENTION BINGO PLAYERS! THE LAKE PLACID ELKS LODGE #2661 IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE NEW BINGO PAYOUT INCREASES SOON TO BE EFFECTIVE. TRY YOUR LUCK EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT FROM 6PM-9PM AT 200 CR 621 IN LAKE PLACID. ALL PROCEEDS WILL BE GOING TO THE ELKS CHILDREN’S THERAPY SERVICE AND THE ELKS YOUTH CAMP FOR FLORIDA KIDS.
FRIDAY NIGHT ON MAIN AVENUE IS BACK IN DOWNTOWN LAKE PLACID EVERY FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH. FOOD, FUN, MUSIC – AND THE STORES WILL BE OPEN TO WELCOME YOU ON NORTH MAIN.
HANDS FOR THE HOMELESS HOSTS THE FEEDING TAMPA BAY FOOD BANK IN AVON PARK EVERY FIRST AND THIRD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH IN AVON PARK. FOOD DISTRIBUTION BEGINS AT 10AM AT UNION CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH AT 107 JIM ROGERS AVENUE, AND GOES TILL NOON OR THE FOOD RUNS OUT.
PLAY BINGO WITH THE SEBRING HILLS ASSOCIATION EVERY THURSDAY FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH! THE GAMES BEGIN AT 6PM AND THE DOORS OPEN AT 4:30PM FOR CONCESSIONS AND SNACKS. CARDS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT 5:00PM. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AT THE CLUBHOUSE LOCATED AT 200 LARK AVENUE IN SEBRING.
PLAY BINGO FOR CHARITY AT THE SEBRING ELKS LODGE EVERY MONDAY NIGHT! DOORS OPEN AT 4:45PM, EARLY BIRDS START AT 6:00PM. PROCEEDS GO TO CHARITY AND A LOW, $6 MINIMUM TO PLAY.
BIKE WITH YOUR FRIENDS! HIGHLANDS PEDALERS HOSTS RIDES FROM THE DON JOSE’S PARKING LOT ON LAKEVIEW DRIVE EACH SATURDAY MORNING. THE RIDES DEPART AT 7:15 A.M. SHARP YEAR-ROUND. THE “A” GROUP RIDES AT OVER 19 MILES AN HOUR, THE “B” GROUP RIDES AT BETWEEN 17 ½ AND 19 MILES AN HOUR … SATURDAY RIDES RANGE FROM 33-45 MILES.
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