Heartland Happenings

This is Heartland Happenings. Your guide to local events throughout the community

TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW FOR THE WATERMELON FESTIVAL CONCERT! ENJOY CONFEDERATE RAILROAD, FRIDAY NIGHT, MAY 10TH. GRAB YOUR TICKETS AT WWW.EVENTBRITE.COM OR FROM ANY HARDEE COUNTY ROTARIAN.

THE HISTORY OF WOMEN SERVING IN THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES WILL BE CELEBRATED FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH AT THE MILITARY SEA SERVICES MUSUEM WITH A SPECIAL EXHIBIT. THE LAST DAY OF THE SPECIAL EXHIBIT WILL BE SATURDAY, MARCH 23RD. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT FRED AT 863-385-0992. THE MUSEUM IS OPEN WEDNESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY FROM 12:00PM-4:00PM. ADMISSION IS FREE. LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF KENILWORTH BLVD. AND ROSELAND AVENUE IN SEBRING.

THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF WOMEN OF ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI EPISCOPAL CHURCH WILL BE SPONSORING A GAME DAY FUNDRAISER, THURSDAY, MARCH 21ST FROM 12:00PM-4:00PM AT TROPICAL WINERY. LUNCH AND DESSERT ARE INCLUDED AND DRINKS CAN BE PURCHASED FROM THE WINERY. ENJOY DOOR PRIZES, RAFFLES FOR GIFT CERTIFICATES, AND A 50/50 DRAWING. BRING YOUR FAVORITE GAME AND YOUR FAVORITE FRIENDS FOR A FUN-FILLED AFTERNOON. TICKETS ARE $12 PER PERSON. TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS OR FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE AT 863-465-0051. TROPICAL WINERY IS LOCATED AT 2768 US HWY. 27 SOUTH IN LAKE PLACID.

JUANITA LOLITA WILL BE PERFORMING AT THE GROGAN CENTER AT OUR LADY OF GRACE, THURSDAY EVENING, MARCH 21ST. REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED STARTING AT 5:30PM, A FOUR COURSE DINNER WILL BE SERVED AT 6:00PM AND THE SHOW STARTS AT 7:00PM. TICKETS ARE $60 PER PERSON OR $100 PER COUPLE. GRAB YOUR TICKETS AT THE TREASURE CHEST IN AVON PARK OR BY CALLING 863-212-8941.

THE 2024 LAKE PLACID MORNING ROTARY GOLF TOURNAMENT WILL BE THIS SATURDAY, MARCH 23RD, AT GOLF HAMMOCK COUNTRY CLUB IN SEBRING. THERE WILL BE AN 8:30AM SHOTGUN START. THIS IS A TWO PERSON SCRAMBLE. THE ENTRY FEE $150.00 PER TWO PLAYER TEAM OR $75 FOR SINGLE GOLFERS. YOUR FEE INCLUDES YOUR GREENS FEE, CART, PRIZES, AND LUNCH. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 863-446-3031.

THE FRIENDS OF HIGHLANDS HAMMOCK STATE PARK PRESENTS MUSIC IN THE PARK, SATURDAY, MARCH 23RD. ENJOY THE PACKRAT’S MEN OF THE SWAMP, SINGING SWAMP BLUES. THE COST IS $10 PER PERSON AND CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER ARE FREE WITH A PAYING ADULT. FOOD AND BEVERAGES WILL BE PROVIDED BY FOOD TRUCKS AND THE HAMMOCK INN. PARK ENTRY IS $6 AND WILL BE WAIVED AFTER 6:00PM. LOCATED AT 5931 HAMMOCK ROAD IN SEBRING.

THE LAST FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT AT JOURNAL PLAZA IN LAKE PLACID WILL BE SATURDAY, MARCH 23RD! ENJOY THE FAMILY-FRIENDLY MOVIE HOLES, STARTING AT 8:00PM. GRAB A CHAIR OR BLANKET AND FIND THE PERFECT SPOT ON THE GREEN SPACE IN FRONT OF THE SCREEN.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF LORIDA WILL BE HOLDING A “ON THE WAY TO THE CROSS” SERIES, SUNDAY, MARCH 24TH- WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27TH. SUNDAY, THE 24TH- THERE WILL BE A MESSAGE AT 10:30AM AND AT 6:30PM. ALL ARE WELCOME. LOCATED AT 1927 BLESSINGS AVENUE IN LORIDA.

THERE WILL BE A HEARTLAND WEDDING EXPO AND VENDOR NETWORKING EVENT BY BACKDRAFT PROMOTIONS AND ARBUCKLE CREEK FARMS, SUNDAY, MARCH 24TH STARTING AT 11:00AM. ADMISSION IS FREE FOR VENDORS AND ATTENDEES. LOCATED AT 6270 E. ARBUCKLE ROAD IN AVON PARK.

THE SEBRING HILLS ASSOCIATION WILL BE HAVING AN EASTER EGG HUNT, SATURDAY, MARCH 30TH FROM 12:00PM-1:00PM. LOCATED IN THE CLUBHOUSE AT 200 LARK AVENUE IN SEBRING.

TOBY THE CLOWN FOUNDATION IS HOSTING THE FIRST CLOWNIN’ AROUND CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT, MARCH 30TH, AT THE COUNTRY CLUB OF SEBRING. REGISTER TODAY FOR A SPONSORSHIP OR TO PLAY IN THE TOURNAMENT. SPACE IS LIMITED. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT THE MUSEUM AT 109 WEST INTERLAKE BLVD. IN LAKE PLACID OR WWW.TOBYSGOLFTOURNAMENT.COM.

THE SEBRING SCRIBES AND SCRIBBLERS WILL BE MEETING WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3RD, AT 1:00PM, AT THE SEBRING LIBRARY. THE TOPIC WILL BE “THE LOCK METHOD FOR PLOTTING YOUR STORY.” ADMISSION IS FREE. TO RESERVE YOUR FREE COPY OF THE MEETING MATERIAL, PLEASE CALL LARRY AT 828-254-0904.

THE 26TH ANNUAL NU-HOPE ELDER CARE SERVICES GOLF TOURNAMENT, WILL BE SATURDAY, APRIL 13TH, AT THE PINECREST GOLF CLUB IN AVON PARK. THIS YEAR’S EVENT IS PRESENTED BY INSIGHT AUCTIONEERS, MARTZ FAMILY TRUCKING, AND PRO LAWN MAINTENANCE. THIS IS A FOUR PERSON SCRAMBLE WITH HANDICAPPED FLIGHTS. REGISTRATION WILL BEGIN AT 7:00AM. THE FEE IS $85 PER GOLFER OR $340 PER FOUR PERSON TEAM. REGISTRATIONS ARE DUE BY APRIL 5TH. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 863-382-2134.

NEW BEGINNINGS FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH WILL BE HOSTING A DUAL FUNDRAISER . SATURDAY, APRIL 13TH STARTING AT 8:00AM. FROM 8:00AM-2:00PM THERE WILL BE A RUMMAGE SALE TO BENEFIT THE 2026 CLASS OF HEARTLAND CHRISTIAN ACADEMY. FROM 11:00AM TO 3:00PM THERE WILL BE A SPAGHETTI DINNER TO BENEFIT THE WOMEN’S GROUP OF THE CHURCH AND TO ASSIST IN THEIR OUTREACH ACTIVITIES. THE SPAGHETTI DINNER COST IS $5.00.

THE 3RD ANNUAL COMEDY NIGHT, BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE GREATER LAKE PLACID CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, WILL BE SATURDAY, APRIL 13TH. THE SHOW WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE BARN AT PASO FINO. ENJOY AN EVENING OF FOOD AND LAUGHS. DINNER WILL BE PORK LOIN, YELLOW RICE, GREEN BEANS AND DESSERT AS WELL AS A VEGETARIAN OPTION. THE HEADLINER WILL BE RC SMITH. TICKETS ARE $50 PER PERSON. PLEASE PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS BY APRIL 5TH BY CALLING 863-465-4331.

THE SEBRING HISTORICAL SOCIETY PRESENTS “A DAY AT THE RINGLING MUSEUM,” SATURDAY, APRIL 20TH. ENJOY A DELICIOUS LUNCH AT DER DUTCHMAN PRIOR TO THE MUSEUM TOUR! COST IS $135.00 PER PERSON WITH PAYMENT DUE AT TIME OF REGISTRATION. TRANSPORTATION, LUNCH, ADMISSION, AND DRIVER TIP INCLUDED IN PRICE. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 863-471-2522.

THE 13TH ANNUAL BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL WILL BE SATURDAY, APRIL 27TH, FROM 9:00AM-3:00PM, AT DONALDSON PARK IN DOWNTOWN AVON PARK. ENJOY ORIGICAL ARTS AND CRAFTS VENDORS, FOOD AND BEVERAGES, LIVE BLUEGRASS ENTERTAINMENT, BLUEBERRIES AND MORE!

THE ADVENTHEALTH LAKE PLACID AND WAUCHULA FOUNDATION’S CLAYS AND CAMO EVENT WILL BE FRIDAY, MAY 3RD. THERE WILL AWARDS FOR HE TOP TWO TEAMS, OVERALL MALE, OVERALL FEMALE, AND OVERALL JR. TOP SHOOTERS. ALSO ENJOY EASY ONSITE PARKING, BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND TRAIL SNACKS, AND CHANCES TO WIN! REGISTRATION AND BREAKFAST WILL BEGIN AT 8:00AM AND THE TOURNAMENT STARTS AT 9:00AM. LOCATED AT THE OK CORRAL GUN CLUB AT 9449 NE 48TH STREET IN OKEECHOBEE. PLEASE REGISTER BY APRIL 19TH. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 863-402-5525.

THE GFWC LAKE PLACID JUNIOR WOMAN’S CLUB WILL BE HAVING A MAD HATTER’S TEA PARTY, SATURDAY, MAY 4TH, FROM 1:00PM-4:00PM. JOIN THEM FOR A SILENT PURSE AUCTION, OPPORTUNITY BASKETS, AND A 50/50 RAFFLE. ENTERTAINMENT WILL BE PROVIDED BY DUELING PIANOS. TICKETS ARE $35 AND ALL PROCEEDS WILL HELP LOCAL LAKE PLACID CHARITIES AND SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS. FOR TICKETS PLEASE TEXT 863-949-0052. LOCATED AT THE LAKE PLACID GOVERNMENT CENTER AT 1069 US 27 NOTH IN LAKE PLACID.

SAVE THE DATE! THE HEARTLAND HOEDOWN BROUGHT TO YOU BY HEARTLAND HORSES EQUINE ACTIVTIES & LEARNING CENTER, WILL BE NOVEMBER 16TH FROM 5:00PM-10:00PM. ENJOY LIVE MUSIC, RAFFLES, A SPECIAL DRILL TEAM PERFORMANCE AND MORE! PLEASE MAKE SURE TO BRING YOUR OWN CHAIR. CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER ARE FREE.

THERE WILL BE BEGINNER LINE DANCE CLASSES AT AMVETS POST #21 IN SEBRING EVERY TUESDAY. CLASSES WILL BE FROM 1:00PM-3:00PM. LOCATED AT 623 HWY. 27 SOUTH IN SEBRING. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL DEE GREVAN AT 863-257-6543.

CHAIR YOGA AND LINE DANCE CLASSES WILL BE OFFERED AT THE SEBRING RECREATION CENTER. CHAIR YOGA IS ON MONDAYS AND THURSDAYS FROM 10:00AM-11:00AM AND LINE DANCE CLASSES ARE ON MONDAYS FROM 11:30AM-12:30PM. COME AND CHECK IT OUT. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL MARY AT 863-273-4495. LOCATED AT 333 POMEGRANATE AVENUE IN DOWTOWN SEBRING.

ATTENTION BINGO PLAYERS! 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.

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 THE 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.

 

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