SNAPSHOT OF UPCOMING EVENTS IN THE WINTER HAVEN AREA:

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1 News Splash City of Winter Haven City Managers Office Visit Like us on Facebook Follow mywinterhaven on Twitter Interested in receiving a regular notice to each updated News Splash issue? Click this link and subscribe today! City of Winter Haven News Splash E-Newsletter May 26 June 2, 2017 Explore the City s new website at SNAPSHOT OF UPCOMING EVENTS IN THE WINTER HAVEN AREA: Due to the Memorial Day holiday, City offices will be closed Monday, May 29. City solid waste customers can expect Monday garbage pickup service on Tuesday, and Tuesday service on Wednesday. Please call with any question about the solid waste pickup schedule. 4th Friday Grant Piche & the Jug Brothers Band, May 26, 6:30 8 p.m., Central Park. Play or listen! 4th Saturday Market, May 27, 9 a.m. 3 p.m., Central Park Family Fun & Fitness at the Fountain, Central Park, May 27, Muscle Central, 9 10 a.m. Lakeland Bassmasters Tournament, May 27, 6 a.m.-3 p.m., Lake Shipp Park Historic Pughsville May Day Festival, May 27, Chain O' Lakes Complex, noon - 4 p.m. FREE Memorial Day Water Ski Show on Lake Silver, Monday, May 29, 4 p.m. at MLK Park - Lake Silver Dr. Concessions for sale. Bring chair or blanket for seating. Cruisin Winter Haven, June 3, Central Park, 3 p.m.-7 p.m. First Saturday Vintage Market, June 3, Country Primitives Parking Lot, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Winter Haven Wolverines E & D Dance, June 3, 7:30-10:30 pm, Winter Haven Recreation and Cultural Center Lakeland Bassmasters Tournament, June 4, 6 a.m.-3 p.m., Lake Shipp Park Airport Taxiway Project Groundbreaking, June 5, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Winter Haven Municipal Airport Treasure Hunt Downtown, June 10, Downtown, 11 a.m. 2 p.m. for more info. 2nd Saturday Market, June 10, 9 a.m. 3 p.m., Central Park Daddy Daughter Dance, June 10, 5-7 p.m., Chain O Lakes Complex- Poolside Room. Theme: Beauty and the Beast. Tickets at Chain O Lakes Complex, 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd and Winter Haven Recreational and Cultural Center, 801 Ave T NE. $10/ person. Guest appearances by Belle and the Beast. Summer Fest, June 11, 2-7 p.m., Louise s Ice Cream Parlor, Ave. Q & Palmetto Ave. NE, family activities 4th Saturday Market, June 17, 9 a.m. 3 p.m., Central Park FREE CYPRESS GARDENS WATER SKI SHOW, Sat. June 17, 5 p.m. pre-show 6 p.m. main show Martin Luther King Jr Park 100 Lake Silver Dr. Concessions available, bring a lawn chair for seating. Boggy Bottom Community Reunion, June 24, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sportsman Park Summer Kick- Off by Kairo s Church June 24, 11 a.m.-30 p.m., Central Park, free family fun

2 FREE CYPRESS GARDENS WATER SKI SHOW, Sat. July 15, 5 p.m. pre-show 6 p.m. main show Martin Luther King Jr Park 100 Lake Silver Dr. Concessions available, bring a lawn chair for seating. FREE CYPRESS GARDENS WATER SKI SHOW, Sat. Aug. 19, 5 p.m. pre-show 6 p.m. main show Martin Luther King Jr Park 100 Lake Silver Dr. Concessions available, bring a lawn chair for seating. FREE CYPRESS GARDENS WATER SKI SHOW, Sat. Sept. 16, 5 p.m. pre-show 6 p.m. main show Martin Luther King Jr Park 100 Lake Silver Dr. Concessions available, bring a lawn chair for seating. FREE Boat Safety Checks: Held the 2nd Saturday of each month, Flotilla 77 provides vessel safety equipment examinations at Lake Ariana, Auburndale and Lake Summit (and periodically Lake Shipp), Winter Haven, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For individual on-site checks call or gthomas901@msn.com. Flotilla 77 partners with Chain Life Magazine during their flotilla events by providing free boat safety checks at a key boat launch site. Chain Life Website: Join us in welcoming new City Manager Mike Herr who will begin employment with the City June 12. City of Winter Haven Commission Contact information: Mayor Steven Hunnicutt smhunnicutt@mywinterhaven.com Mayor Pro Tem Nathaniel Birdsong nbirdsong@mywinterhaven.com Commissioner Brad Dantzler bdantzler@mywinterhaven.com Commissioner Pete Chichetto pmchichetto@mywinterhaven.com Commissioner William Twyford wtwyford@mywinterhaven.com CITY CLERK - Vanessa Castillo, The City Commission Agenda Review is Wednesday, June 7 at 6 p.m. in City Hall. The City Commission regular meeting is June 12 at 6:30 p.m. in City Hall. GROWTH MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT Heather Reuter, Have site plan questions? Call the Planning Office The Business Tax Receipt (BTR) office is at is 490 3rd St. NW across from City Hall. Call or go to: Senior Design Engineer and Floodplain Administrator Amin Hanhan; (863) Contact Senior Design Engineer and Floodplain Administrator Amin Hanhan at (863) or ahanhan@mywinterhaven.com for Floodplain Information. Also or PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURE Andy Palmer, Through the Council on Quality Aging, Winter Haven joined the WHO/AARP Network of Age Friendly Communities. This is a 3-5 year process to assess, plan and implement steps to make Winter Haven welcoming for older generations. The first step is to assess age friendliness, and we need your help. If you are 50 years or older and live in the Winter Haven area, please take this survey. The Lake Howard Trail is 1.5 miles one way from Ave A NW - Ave G.NW. Splash Pad, 3rd St NW & Ave. F NW across from Tennis Complex, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., every day. Press the button to make a splash! Chain O Lakes Complex Donna Nixon, Planning a Wedding, Baby Shower, Birthday Party or a special activity needing a special venue? Give Donna a call at for rental information and individualized guidance. Special Events Brittany Overstreet, Interested in planning an event on City property? Click the link for the how-to s of event planning in Winter Haven. Want to be up-to-date with Parks & Rec? Like the Page at

3 Instructional Classes Tabatha Clock, City Summer Camp 2017 registration continues at the Chain O Lakes Complex or the Winter Haven Recreation and Cultural Center. Call for more info. Flyer below. Limited Space Left Beginning Belly Dance classes, learn the foundation moves for belly dancing Fridays, 6:30 7:30 p.m. $6 Resident per class and $7 Non-Resident. Ages 16 and Older. No Dance Experience Needed. S.P.E.A.R. Self Defense classes, Mondays and Wednesdays, 7:30 8:30 p.m., $65 Resident per month and $79 Non-Residents. Ages 14 and Up. Belly Dancing classes, a great way to exercise while learning a fun style of dance. Mondays and Thursdays, 6-8 p.m., $6 Resident per class and $7 Non-Resident. Ages 16 and Older. Ballroom Dance classes, for the very beginner and experienced, no partner needed, Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m. Beginner, 7-8 p.m. Intermediate/Advanced, $10 Resident per class and $11 Non-Resident. Tae Kwon Do classes, Tues. & Thurs., 6-7:45 p.m., $50 Resident per month and $63 Non-Resident. Goju Karate classes, Tues. and Thurs., 6:30-8 p.m., $45 Resident per month and $57 Non-Resident. Judo classes, Mon. and Wed., 6:30-8:30 p.m., $55 Resident per month and $69 Non-Resident. Dog Obedience classes, dogs must be at least 4 months old, call for class schedule, $50 Resident for 8 weeks and $63 Non-Resident for 8 weeks. Rowdy Gaines Olympic Pool 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd. David Nugent, Summer Recreation/Lap Swim Hours: The Rowdy Gaines Pool Hours - Short Course Lap Swim- Mon. Fri. 10 a.m. 1 p.m. and Mon. Thurs. 5 7 p.m. Recreational /Open Swim Mon. Sun. 1 5 p.m. Cost: Residents - $2; Non-Residents $3. Aquatic passes are available at various rates. Winter Haven Recreational and Cultural Center Terrell Griffin, The Winter Haven Recreational and Cultural Center swimming pool opens May 27 and every Saturday and Sunday until school closes. Starting June 5, the pool will open daily from 1-5 p.m. Be on the lookout for the City s Fun on the Run activity vehicle, which is a mobile recreation unit that will show up in your neighborhood or local park with a treasure chest of activities and trained staff for children ages 6-13 (children younger than 6 are welcome when accompanied by a parent). Program begins June 12 and runs through August 4. Program may be cancelled for the day due to inclement weather. For more information please call All 4 Teens is offered Tuesdays and Fridays, 6-9 p.m. at the Winter Haven Recreational and Cultural Center starting June 13- August 4. It s a safe place for teens to meet new friends, enjoy fun activities, down time for socializing, themed nights, dancing and more. The event is free and open to teens ages For more information, please call School s Out Camp is held during public school holidays and teacher work days, 7:30 a.m. -5:30 p.m., for ages $5 per day for residents and $10 per day for Non-residents. For more info call Band Instructional classes for all skill levels and ages meet Thursdays from 4-5:30 p.m. at WHRCC. Limited selections of instruments are available for use at no charge. The Marching Wolverine Community Band program meets Sundays, 4-6 p.m. and Mondays, 5-7 p.m. at WHRCC/Tugerson Field. It s open to all ages and free. Earl Williams is the Director. Pool, foosball, and air hockey tables use depends on scheduled activities. Please call for availability. Need a place to burn some calories and get fit at no cost? Exercise machines, a tread mill, weight benches, squat racks and free-weights are available from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. and Saturday, noon 7 p.m. Winter Haven Senior Center Jennifer Burke; AARP Defensive Driving Course. Call Ms. Clay Kellam for available dates and registration. Free card/tile game called Mah Jongg is taught every Thursday at 12:30 p.m. Daily lunch program through Polk Elderly Services. Hot meals weekdays, 11:30 a.m. for 60 years or older. Pre-register 9 11 a.m. Monday Friday, and eat at least two meals per week. The charge is a donation. Some transportation is provided within the area. Call for more information.

4 The Winter Haven community created the Council on Quality Aging to promote awareness of aging issues and create partnerships and strategies to resolve those issues. The Council is working areas of needs for local seniors. Through the work of the Council, Winter Haven is proud to have joined the WHO/AARP Network of Age Friendly Communities. This is a 3-5 year process to assess, plan and implement steps to make Winter Haven a community that welcomes and appropriately accommodates older generations. The first step is to assess Winter Haven s current status of age friendliness, and we need your help to establish that baseline. If you are 50 years or older and live in the Winter Haven area, your answers will help make our community as Age Friendly as possible. Strength and Cardio Class, Mondays, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Residents $1 Non-residents $2. The Senior Center is looking for certified Zumba Gold and Silver Sneakers Instructors to teach regular classes. Give Jennifer Burke a call at to learn how you can be involved. The Winter Haven Shuffleboard Club meets Wednesdays and Fridays at 1 p.m. Mixed Media Painting Class, Mondays at 1 p.m. Participants bring their own materials. The cost is $10 for City residents and $11 for non-city residents. Wellness with Wilma 60 minute low-impact workout. Tuesdays and Thursdays; 10 a.m.; $1 for City residents and $2 for non-city residents. BINGO, Wednesdays, 10:45 a.m. Cards are.25 each, and participants play for grocery items. Senior Chess Club, Wednesday and Friday, 1:30 p.m., no charge! Beginner s Tai-Chi class Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m.; $4 for City residents and $5 for non-residents. Beginner s Line Dance classes; Thursdays, 1:30 p.m., $4 for City residents & $5 for non-residents. The Quilting Social is every Wednesday and Friday at 1 p.m. Bring your own materials and work on your own projects. An instructor provides assistance when necessary. Free. Winter Haven Public Library Cori Greear; Computer & Technology Classes: Looking to brush up on computer skills or learn about new devices and software? Try a SEEDLab class! Click Join in the discussion! Join one of our Book Clubs or our new Book Discussion Group. Click here for the details. Winter Haven Gaming Club: Meets regularly on the first Saturday of every month at 2 p.m. Sage-ing Programming: Mondays at 10 a.m. Participants in the Sage-ing Program have deep discussions, exploring areas of personal growth and exploring the blessing of your elder years. Make new friends and have meaningful conversation to harvest wisdom from your life experiences. Additional workshops are also offered throughout the year. Saturday Afternoon Family Movies: Free family movie on the second and fourth Saturday of the month. Food and drink are welcome. May 27 featuring Disney s Elena and the Secret of Avalor Summer Gardening Classes: The UF/IFAS Extension Polk County will present gardening and landscaping classes May-August. See below for the full schedule and registration details. Technology Help Desk: Every Thursday 5-6:30 p.m. and the 2 nd & 4 th Saturdays 2-4:30 p.m. Having trouble setting up your e-reader? A Facebook account? Or your laptop? Stop by and receive technology assistance from the City of Winter Haven IT Department. Teen Planning Groups: Need volunteer hours for scholarship or graduation? We need your help! Volunteer to help with library projects related to arts & crafts, technology or book club and receive volunteer hours. Take a look below for the details and schedule. Virtual Reality School: Second Friday of the month at 3:30 p.m. Experience and learn about new and trending technologies LEGO Club: Tuesday from 4-5 p.m. We supply the Lego blocks, you provide the imagination! Creations will be displayed during the following week. Open to ages 6-12.

5 PUBLIC WORKS Solid Waste Rick Cardona; Due to the Memorial Day holiday, Monday garbage pickup service will occur Tuesday, and Tuesday service will occur Wednesday. Please call with any question regarding your garbage, yard waste or recycle service. FINANCIAL SERVICES Cal Bowen Click the link to view the FY 2016/17 City of Winter Haven Budget document. HUMAN RESOURCES Shawn Dykes Click the link for job opportunity information! ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: From Main Street Winter Haven Every Tuesday Night is Open Mic Night at the Gram Parsons Derry Down. Under 21 from 5 7 p.m., and over 21 from 7 9 p.m. Call for more info. From Chat and Chew Cooking AND eating classes with Physician s Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) taught by a certified Food For Life trainer. Class is May 31; 11 a.m. 1 p.m.; Rotary Park-Large meeting room, 350 6th St NE. Call Jennifer for info and to register: From AAA Auto Club South FREE "Tow to Go" Service provided by AAA Auto Club South; Call (855) 2-TOW-2-GO or (855) Memorial Day weekend service provided May 26 6 a.m. on May 30. Free confidential ride available to AAA Members and non-members; The AAA tow truck transports the vehicle and driver home or somewhere safe within 10 miles. From UF/IFAS Extension Polk County Anne Yasalonis, Residential Horticulture Agent/Master Gardener Coordinator; (863) Below is a list of programs offered by UF/IFAS Extension Polk County Register for all programs at: Mackay Gardens Educational Series: Snakes of Florida; Jun 1, 10 a.m. Worm Farming 101; Jun 8, 6:30 p.m. Pollinators: Not Just the Birds and the Bees; Jun 9, 2 p.m.

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9 C I T Y O F W I N T E R H A V E N P A R K S, R E C R E A T I O N & C U L T U R E SUMMER CAMP 2017 R E G I S T R A T I O N B E G I N S A P R I L 3 R D, R E G I S T E R A T T H E C H A I N O ' L A K E S C O M P L E X O R T H E W I N T E R H A V E N R E C R E A T I O N A L A N D C U L T U R A L C E N T E R C A M P R U N S 7 : 3 0 A. M. - 5 : 3 0 P. M. M O N D A Y T H R O U G H F R I D A Y DISCOVERY CAMP Session I: June 12th-July 7th Session II: July 10th - August 4th Residents: $238 per session Non-Residents: $338 per session Kindergarten Graduates to 5th Grade Held at the Chain O' Lakes Complex NEW ENVISIONERS TEEN CAMP Brand New Leadership Camp Session I: June 12th-July 7th Session II: July 10th -August 4th Residents: $300 per session Non-Residents: $400 per session 6th through 8th Grade Held at the Chain O' Lakes Complex ROTARY PARK PLAYGROUND CAMP *City Residents Only* June 12th-August 4th $100 per Child Kindergarten graduates to 12 years old Held at Rotary Park SUMMER FUN AT THE REC *City Residents Only* June 12th-August 4th $100 per Child Kindergarten graduates to 13 years old Held at the WHRCC P L E A S E C A L L U S A T F O R M O R E I N F O R M A T I O N O R V I S I T O U R W E B S I T E A T W W W. M Y W I N T E R H A V E N. C O M THE CITY OF WINTER HAVEN DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST ANY PERSON OR GROUP ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, AGE, DISABILITY, RELIGION, INCOME OR FAMILY STATUS. PERSONS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS SHOULD CONTACT THE PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURE DEPARTMENT AT (863)

10 Envisioners Teen Leadership Camp LIMITED SPACE! Camp Runs 7:30 A.M.-5:30 P.M. Monday through Friday REGISTRATION BEGINS APRIL 3RD AT 8AM AT THE CHAIN O' LAKES COMPLEX Session I: June 12th-July 7th Session II: July 10th - Aug 4th Residents: $300 per session Non-Residents: $400 per session 6th through 8th Grade Envisioners is an exciting new summer camp for 6th-8th grade graduates. Campers will participate in traditional summer camp activities but the camp will highlight learning opportunities in team building, leadership skill development, civic engagement, community service projects and so much more. A sample week may include a trip to Bok Tower for team building & environmental education, a service project assisting in the planting of native plant species, swimming, crafts and a field trip. All campers will be expected to actively participate in all aspects of the program. P L E A S E C A L L U S A T F O R M O R E I N F O R M A T I O N O R V I S I T O U R W E B S I T E A T W W W. M Y W I N T E R H A V E N. C O M THE CITY OF WINTER HAVEN DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST ANY PERSON OR GROUP ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, AGE, DISABILITY, RELIGION, INCOME OR FAMILY STATUS. PERSONS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS SHOULD CONTACT THE PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURE DEPARTMENT AT (863)

11 e v r e s n let's co r e t a w more Don't Waste a Drop! The City of Winter Haven wants to thank our residents for helping us reduce our water usage! Winter Haven is taking an active role in water conservation.our goal is to reduce our per capita usage to under 100 gallons per person per day. By using water wisely and controlling our use, we can avoid using alternative water supplies, and keep water rates low. 1 2 CHECK YOUR IRRIGATION TIMERS WATER YOUR YARD BETWEEN 4PM-10AM PLANT A FLORIDA FRIENDLY LANDSCAPE CHECK PLUMBING FOR LEAKS LIMIT SHOWERS TO UNDER 5 MINUTES INSTALL HIGHEFFICIENCY, WATERSENSE LABELED FIXTURES 3 For more information and water conservation tips contact: Lisa Carter (863) or Lcarter@mywinterhaven.com

12 HEALTHY EATING IN THE SUMMER Join us for this FREE community seminar. Licensed Nutritionist, Ron Lund, discusses the topics listed below. DATE Thursday, June 8, 2017 TIME 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM LOCATION 201 Magnolia Ave Winter Haven TOPICS Summer Foods Heart Disease Prevention Food Safety Heart Healthy Recipes Call for more details.

13 Summer Gardening Classes The UF/IFAS Extension Polk County will present the following gardening and landscaping classes at the Winter Haven Public Library at 5:30 PM May 25, 2017: Roses June 22, 2017: Worm Farming July 27, 2017: Vegetable Gardening August 24, 2017: Hydroponics REGISTER AT Contact us: UFL. EDU

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17 Ballroom Dance Social Tuesdays at the Senior Center from 7:30 p.m to 9 p.m. Residents $3 Non Residents $4 October through April For more information contact Jen Burke at The City of Winter Haven does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, income or family status. Persons with special needs should contact the Parks and Recreation Division at (863)

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