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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 September 1-9, 2016 SNAPSHOT OF UPCOMING EVENTS IN THE WINTER HAVEN AREA: Take a look at the flyer below to see all the Friday night musical events in Central Park. The Polk State College Arts Schedule for 2016/17 is below. Scroll down and check out the many opportunities to explore art in the Polk County community! 1st Saturdays Vintage September 3, Ave. A SW and 2nd St. SW, 9 a.m. 2 p.m. This was formally Vintage Market Fridays. Cruisin Winter Haven September 3, Downtown Winter Haven, 4 9 p.m. City offices will be closed Monday, September 5 for Labor Day. Have a fun and safe holiday! Praise in the Park September 9, Central Park, 6:30 8 p.m. Lakeland Bassmasters Tournament September 10, Lake Shipp Park, 7 a.m. 3 p.m. 2nd Saturday Market September 10, Virginia Miller Park, 9 a.m. 3 p.m. Let s Move Party Celebrating Health, Education, and Wellness, Free, Gym at Polk State College, Sept. 10, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. For more info call Community Outreach Partners at (863) Gram Parsons Derry Down: Les Dudek Concert, September 10, 2016, 8 p.m., Gram Parson' Derry Down, 297 5th Street NW, Winter Haven. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at mainstreetwh.com. 7th Annual Honoring Our Heroes Remembering the Day, Sunday, Sept. 11, Central Park 2 p.m. 4 p.m. Join the Polk County Community as we honor first responders who have dedicated their lives to the safety and well-being of our citizens. Honoring all law enforcement, military, fire fighters and EMS heroes. Heart for Winter Haven Presents: Jobs For Life, starting September 15, Grace Lutheran Church. A 12- week class that prepares people for employability and connecting them to community. Contact Brad Beatty for more info at Cosmic American Music Festival, Sept. 16 & 17 at the Gram Parsons Derry Down. Call for info and tickets. 4th Saturday Market September 17 (moved to 3rd Saturday because of Food Truck Wars), Virginia Miller Park, 9 a.m. 3 p.m. Living Proof with Beth Moore, Sept. 17, 9:30 a.m., Heartland Church. Tickets-$30. Flyer below. FREE Water Ski Show, Sept. 17 on the shores of Lake Silver, downtown Winter Haven. Martin Luther King Jr. Park 5 and 6 p.m. show Brats, Hotdogs, Hamburgers, Snacks & Drinks are available. Bring lawn chair or blanket for seating. 9th Annual Pampering Event; Sunday, September 18, noon, Belk Winter Haven, Citi Center, 253 Citi Center Street. A Day of Pampering, A Day of Beauty, A Day of Learning! A fashion show at 2:30 p.m. (all models being cancer survivors), drawings, and many vendors to pamper and educate you on the challenges of cancer. This 9th year will spotlight Ovarian Cancer along with Breast Cancer. Questions on being a vendor please call

2 The Painted Paddle: A "Fun"raiser for Chain of Lakes Beautification and Protection Projects, Friday, September 23, Tanners Lakeside, 1006 S Lake Howard Drive. Chain Life Winter Haven presents "The Painted Paddle" to raise funds for projects on the Chain of Lakes including murals, landscaping and more! Beautiful canoe paddles painted by local artists will be available for auction. By purchasing these works of art you are also help with canal beautification. Live music by 99 in the Shade, light hors d'oeuvres and friends. Tickets are $20 and are available in the Greater Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce lobby or over the phone at Food Truck Wars September 24, Downtown Winter Haven, 2 8 p.m. Make sure to check out free parking in the Parking Garage on 2nd St. NW and Ave. A NW. Ron s Tackle Box Fishing Tournament September 24, Lake Shipp Park, 6 a.m. 2 p.m Chamber Annual Meeting - A Celebration of Winter Haven, Thursday, September 29, 2016; 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Lake Ashton. Main Street Winter Haven Downtown Ladies Night, Friday, Sept. 30, 5:30 8:30 p.m. Dinner, Cocktail and Shopping specials. Grab your map and shopping bag on the corner of 3 rd and Central. 1st Saturdays Vintage October 1, Ave. A SW and 2nd St. SW, 9 a.m. 2 p.m. This was formally Vintage Market Fridays Empty Bowls Gala to Benefit Agape Food Bank, October 1, 5:30 p.m. AT Regal Lakeland, 925 Bartow Road, Contact Marie Rich AT marie.rich@cflcc.org or , ext Cost: $75 per person. Enjoy an evening of delicious food and entertainment, benefiting the Agape Food Bank's mission to end childhood hunger in our community. The evening includes a live auction of one-of-a-kind bowls designed by local and national celebrities, as well as a silent auction. Mr. Central Florida, Thursday, October 6, 6 p.m. at Sun N Fun Florida Air Museum. Dinner, Silent/Live Auction and Live Music by Hwy37South. $65 per person - Cocktail Attire. Call for tickets. Proceeds benefit the Central Florida Speech and Hearing Center. Flyer below. Polk County Master Gardeners Fall Plant Sale, Oct 8, 9 a.m. 1 p.m., Lakeland Nursery, 4620 US Highway 98 S in Lakeland. Florida Friendly Plants will be for sale including Butterfly and Hummingbird plants, Florida Natives, Ornamentals for Sun and Shade, Florida Sun Peach Trees, blueberry bushes and bromeliads. Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer questions. Cash, check or credit. Winter Haven Fire Department Open House, Oct. 15, 10 a.m. 1 p.m., Fire Safety Complex, 301 Ave. G SW. FREE Water Ski Show, Oct. 15 on the shores of Lake Silver, downtown Winter Haven. Martin Luther King Jr. Park 5 and 6 p.m. show Brats, Hotdogs, Hamburgers, Snacks & Drinks are available. Bring lawn chair or blanket for seating. Bouquet Garden Club 60 th Annual Fashion Show - The Nifty 50 s, October 26, noon or 6 p.m. seating, Winter Haven Garden Center, rd St. NW, Flyer below. The Cypress Gardens Water Ski Show, on Lake Silver, 3rd Saturday of every month 6 p.m. (March - October) and 4:30 p.m. (November - February). Bring a lawn chair. FREE! Pre-show starts 45 minutes prior to event. 250 South Lake Silver Drive. For more information contact Mark Voisard, City of Winter Haven Commission Contact information: Mayor Brad Dantzler bdantzler@mywinterhaven.com Mayor Pro Tem Pete Chichetto pmchichetto@mywinterhaven.com Commissioner Nathaniel Birdsong nbirdsong@mywinterhaven.com Commissioner Steven Hunnicutt smhunnicutt@mywinterhaven.com Commissioner William Twyford wtwyford@mywinterhaven.com

3 CITY CLERK Vanessa Castillo Meetings during which Regular City Commission Meeting agendas will be reviewed are Agenda Review Sessions. Workshops are special called meetings to discuss specific, usually more complex issues. The City Commission regular meetings are TUESDAY, September 13 and Monday, September 26 at 6:30 p.m. in City Hall. The City Commission Agenda Reviews are September 8 at noon in City Hall and September 22 at 6 p.m. in City Hall. GROWTH MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT Sean Byers, The Planning Commission meeting is Monday, September 12, at 6 p.m. in City Hall. HUNGRY? Runway Bistro is now open at the Winter Haven Municipal Airport. (2073 US Hwy. 92, Winter Haven) Click the link: Great menu, with beer and wine. Have site plan questions? Call the Planning Office The Business Tax Receipt (BTR) office is at is rd St. NW across from City Hall. Contact Alicia Hughes at Go to: The proposed projects page: NEW LINK - For Construction Project details click: PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURE Andy Palmer, Trail construction is occurring 7 a.m. 5 p.m., Monday Friday. During construction, expect travel lane closures and detours. Click for updates Take a look at the update below. 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 Arin Vaughan, Join us for the Food Truck Wars, Saturday, September 24 from 2 to 8 p.m. in Central Park. 40+ food trucks will take over downtown Winter Haven and compete in six categories. The competition includes the Corny Award, People s Choice Award, Top Sales, Ticket Taker, Delectable Dessert and Casual Cuisine. Foodies can vote on cuisines from Latin America, British, Caribbean, Gourmet Desserts and everything in between. Admission is free and there will be live music, a variety of food, and beer on site for sale. For more information call Click for the entire PGTV video: 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 on events? Like the Parks and Recreation Facebook Page! Instructional Classes Megan Leary, 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. Zumba classes, adult Zumba classes for all levels. Mondays, 6-7 p.m. $4 Resident and $5 Non-Resident. Ballroom Dance classes, for the very beginner and those with experience. Join us any Wednesday. No partner needed, Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m. Beginner, 7-8 p.m. Intermediate/Advanced, $10 Resident per class and $11 Non-Resident. Flyer below. Tae Kwon Do classes, Students are taught the importance of respect, responsibility, self-control and good behavior while learning self-defense and how to maintain good physical and mental health. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-7:45 p.m., $50 Resident per month and $63 Non-Resident.

4 Chicago Style Steppin classes, an urban dance that originated in Chicago and continues to evolve while defining its unique style and culture within the context of mainstream Swing Dance, Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m., $10 Resident per class and $11 Non-Resident. Goju Karate classes, you will learn strong discipline, focus, control, conditioning, and balance, all while learning serious self-defense techniques through conditioned response., Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30-8 p.m., $45 Resident per month and $57 Non-Resident. Judo classes, Do Judo to excel in competition, to stay in shape, and to develop self-confidence, Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $55 Resident per month and $69 Non-Resident. Dog Obedience classes, for dogs of all levels. Dogs must be at least 4 months old, Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m. Next session begins August 9. $50 Resident for 8 weeks and $63 Non-Resident. Guitar classes, sessions and times are scheduled through the instructor to fit your busy schedule. Learn different music genres using bass, electric or acoustic guitars., $120 per four weeks; $175 per six weeks; $225 per eight weeks Resident and $150 per four weeks; $219 per six weeks; $282 per eight weeks Nonresident. Contact the instructor at to schedule a class. Rowdy Gaines Olympic Pool 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd. David Nugent, Tabatha Clock, Rowdy Gaines Olympic Pool: Recreation/Lap Swim: The Rowdy Gaines Pool Hours - Long Course Lap Swim Mon. Fri. 10 a.m. Noon; Short Course Lap Swim Mon. Fri. Noon 2 p.m.; Recreational /Open Swim Mon. Fri. Noon 2 p.m. Cost: Residents - $2; Non-Residents $3. Aquatic passes are available at various rates. Winter Haven Recreational and Cultural Center Terrell Griffin, School s Out Camp is available during public school holidays and teacher work days from 7:30 a.m. -5:30 p.m., for kids ages Cost is $5 per day for City residents and $10 per day for Non-City residents. For more information 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. The Youth Leadership Mentor Program for middle/high school age youth, years of age focuses on teaching life skills, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, health awareness & prevention, and offers volunteer hours. Meetings are the first and third Tuesday of each month (September May), 6-7:30 p.m. The Winter Haven Recreation & Cultural Center pool is an L shaped pool measuring 25 yards x 25 meters. The pool is used for swim instruction and recreational now through September 5. For more information, please call the Aquatics office at Pool, foosball, and air hockey tables are available throughout the day/evening depending 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; We have a new Living Healthy/Chronic Disease Class beginning September 6 and held every Tuesday from 1-3:30 p.m. for 6 weeks. This class is FREE to seniors. Learn how to manage and live healthier with chronic diseases like: Arthritis, Heart Disease, Diabetes, Cancer etc. Call the senior center for more info. 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 a collaboration of city employees, private businesses and not-for-profit organizations working together on areas of need for our local seniors. Through the work of the Council on Quality Aging, 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

5 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. Free card/tile game called Mah Jongg is taught every Thursday at 12:30 p.m. Be part of the new exercise class Strength and Cardio, Mondays from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Cost is Residents $1 Non-residents $2. For more information call 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. AARP Defensive Driving Course. Call for available dates and registration. The SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) program will answer questions and provide free, unbiased Medicare counseling. Make an appointment at the Senior Adult Center Po-Ke-No is a great mix between cards and bingo! Join us at 10:45 a.m. on Fridays. The Winter Haven Shuffleboard Club meets on Wednesdays and Fridays at 1 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. Mixed Media Painting Class, alternating Mondays and Thursdays, 9 a.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 if necessary. Free. Winter Haven Public Library Cori Greear; The newest library newsletter and computer class schedule is now available! NEW Library Card Design Contest Help us design the next generation of library cards! Submit your entry by September 23. Two winning designs will have library cards made with their design that will be distributed to thousands of library card holders! Rules apply. See the poster below. Visit the library s website for rules of participations, entry form and template. NEW Pokemon Go Club The group will meet regularly on the first Saturday of every month beginning September 3 at 2 p.m. All ages are welcome! See flyer below. NEW Color Yourself Calm Adult Coloring Sessions Join the craze! An easy, wireless and simple way to unwind! Several sessions will be offered choose what fits your schedule! See the flyer, below for details and session dates and times. Do you enjoy writing? Are you looking for a place to start? Join one of our writing groups: Cameos Memoir Writing Group meets on the first Tuesday of every month at 2 p.m. Creative Writing Critique Group meets on the second and fourth Thursday of every month at 1 p.m. NEW Checkout a Kindle Fire from the library. Coming in September, Kindle Fire devices loaded with current best-selling titles will soon be available for checkout. All you need is your library card! 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. Amplified Telephone Distribution September 12 1:30 4:30 p.m. in the Library Multi-Purpose Room. People with certified hearing loss will have the opportunity to receive a free amplified telephone for

6 home use. Some restrictions apply and phones are available on a first come, first served basis. To learn more about requirements, call Central Florida Speech and Hearing at (863) Poetry Club September 13, 6-7 p.m. Read, create and share your poetry with friends. Morning Book Club September 14, a.m. The group will discuss Nicholas and Alexandra by Robert Massie. This club meets once a month on the second Wednesday. Titles are selected by club members. All are welcome! NEW Multi-Media Help Fourth Friday of the month, 3:30-5 p.m. Get help with video editing, Adobe programs, website builders and more! Saturday Afternoon Family Movies on the second and fourth Saturdays at 2 p.m. September 10 features The Jungle Book (2016) (PG) September 24 features Ratchet & Clank (PG) Food and drink are welcome! NEW DATE & TIME effective September 10: 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. 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 Click the link for the SEEDLab computer class schedule and to register. PUBLIC WORKS Susan Stewart Labor Day (Sept. 5) Garbage & Recycle schedule: Monday garbage routes will be collected Tuesday, Tuesday routes will be collected Wednesday. There is no change for those whose collection days are Thursday and Friday. Tuesday recycle routes will be collected Wednesday; Thursday recycle routes will be collected Friday. FINANCIAL SERVICES Cal Bowen Click the link to view the FY 2016/17 City of Winter Haven Budget document. HUMAN RESOURCES Shawn Dykes and Shannon Cooley Click the link for job opportunity information! WINTER HAVEN POLICE DEPARTMENT Jamie Brown th Annual Honoring Our Heroes Remembering the Day, Sunday, Sept. 11, Central Park 2 p.m. 4 p.m. Join the Polk County Community as we honor all first responders who have dedicated their lives to the safety and well-being of our citizens. Honoring all law enforcement, military, fire fighters and EMS heroes. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Theatre Winter Haven, 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd. DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST runs September 15 - October 16 (Thursdays - Sundays). Reservations can be made by calling SHOW (7469), visiting the Box Office or by going on-line to Ticket prices are $24 for adults and $19 for students.

7 Zika Prevention and Guidelines From UF/IFAS Extension Polk County The University of Florida has launched a website on Zika to provide information about mosquito-prevention activities and guidelines on how to prevent the disease. While no mosquito transmission has occurred in Polk County, it s important to know the facts. The disease can be passed from one person to another through sexual contact. For more information, go to or contact UF/IFAS Extension Polk County at (863) or From Winter Haven Branch NAACP The Winter Haven Branch NAACP 2016 Annual Freedom Fund Banquet is Saturday, September 17, at the Winter Haven Recreational and Cultural Center, 801 Ave T NE. A reception is 6-7 p.m., followed by the banquet dinner and awards ceremony from 7-9 p.m. This year s theme is NAACP: Our Lives Matter, Our Votes Count. The keynote address will be given by Chief Val Demings, former Chief of the Orlando Police Department, the first woman to hold that position. Tammie Fields, 10 NEWS/ WTSP Weekend Anchor will serve as Mistress of Ceremony. Individual Adult tickets are $45 per person and Youth tickets (17 and under) are $20 per person. For tickets, sponsorship, and journal ad information, please contact Sandra L. Henry, Freedom Fund Banquet, Chair at or Glenda W. Jones, Freedom Fund Banquet, Co-Chair at For information regarding the NAACP, please contact the Branch at PO Box 3052, Winter Haven, Fl, 33885, The Winter Haven Branch NAACP president is Reverend William F. Leonard., Sr. The Winter Haven Branch NAACP meets the 1st Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Neighborhood Service Center, 608 Ave S NE, Winter Haven, Fl, From UF/IFAS Extension Service Registration is open for the 2017 Florida Master Gardener training class at UF/IFAS Extension Polk County. The Florida Master Gardener Program recruits individuals who are interested in gardening and enjoy sharing what they learn with others. Participants complete a 50-hour (or longer) training course sponsored by the University of Florida and the local county Extension office. In return for their training, these new Master Gardeners serve 75 volunteer hours and participate in 10 learning hours within the first year of their certification, per the statewide program bylaws. Certified Master Gardeners work through their county Extension office to educate Floridians and provide research-based information about gardening America's most popular pastime. Master Gardeners can fulfill their volunteer hours in a variety of ways, including: answering horticultural questions over the phone, in person or through a regular newspaper column participating in community and school garden projects giving educational programs to the public supporting youth activities performing soil sample evaluations certifying Florida-friendly yards through the Florida Yards & Neighborhoods Program Master Gardeners can renew their certification by participating in 10 learning hours and completing 50 volunteer hours each year. They must also adhere to the Master Gardener policies. Training will be held Tuesday and Thursdays, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., January 10 through March 2, 2017 at the UF/IFAS Extension Service in Bartow and at varying locations around the county. The cost for the program will be $150 and will include a training manual and books. Questions, contact Anne Yasalonis at anneanne@ufl.edu.

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10 Winter Haven Public Library library card DESIGN CONTEST Submit your entry and help us design the next generation of library cards! THEME: It's not specific! Use your imagination and love for the library as a guide! WHO: Anyone! We invite all ages to participate! OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM AND TEMPLATE AVAILABLE AT THE LIBRARY AND OUR WEBSITE. SEE REVERSE FOR ENTRY RULES submit by September 23! WINTER HAVEN PUBLIC LIBRARY 325 AVENUE A NW WHPL.MYWINTERHAVEN.COM

11 Winter Haven Public Library library card DESIGN CONTEST ENTRY RULES: Entries must be accompanied by a complete, official entry form, available at the Winter Haven Public Library or the library website, whpl.mywinterhaven.com. All designs must be completed using the template. All artwork must be original, previously unpublished, and free of copyright restrictions. The basic card dimension is inches by inches. Both horizontal and vertical designs will be considered. For computer generated or digital photographic submissions, there is a minimum resolution of 300 dpi. Paper submissions using colored pencil, pen, paint, camera, or computer generated art are permitted. Artwork should be two dimensional for printing purposes. The deadline to submit entries is September 23 at 5 p.m. (midnight for electronic submissions). Late submissions will not be accepted. The selected designs will have the 'Polk County Library Cooperative, Florida' wording added to it. Please keep this in mind as you create your design. Artwork that is found offensive or not appropriate for the contest will not be considered. If artwork does not meet the previous guidelines, it will not be considered, no exceptions. Submit in person at the library OR by mail: Winter Haven Public Library c/o Card Design Contest 325 Avenue A NW Winter Haven, FL OR via to cgreear@mywinterhaven.com in JPEG, PSD, AI, EPS, or PNG format. (Depending on size of the document, digital submissions may be required to be brought in on a flash drive.) After you submit: Two winners will be selected and announced by September 28. The winning entries will be displayed at the Winter Haven Public Library through October 31. The winning designs will be used as special limited edition library cards, and may also be used on library card promotional materials, including posters, bags, bookmarks, forms and fliers and on the library's website. All rights to the artwork will belong to the Winter Haven Public Library, 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven, Florida Winning artwork may need to be modified to comply with City of Winter Haven branding guidelines. WINTER HAVEN PUBLIC LIBRARY 325 AVENUE A NW WHPL.MYWINTERHAVEN.COM

12 Winter Haven Public Library welcomes you to join us at the new Color Yourself Calm Adult Coloring Sessions Join the craze - an easy, wireless and satisfyingly simple way to unwind. A selection of coloring sheets, colored pencils, and markers will be available, OR feel free to bring your own. Relax, have fun and enjoy! Choose the sessions that fit your schedule: August 30: 11:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. September 9: 3:30-5:00 p.m. September 15: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. September 21: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. October 1: 10:00-11:30 a.m. For more information, contact us at ext.230 Winter Haven Public Library / 325 Avenue A NW / / whpl.mywinterhaven.com

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18 POLK STATE COLLEGE EVENT VENUES POLK STATE WINTER HAVEN 999 Avenue H N.E., Winter Haven, FL A hub for local arts programming, Polk State s Winter Haven campus includes the 500-seat Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre, as well as the Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Gallery. The campus also boasts numerous venues perfect for smaller-scale performances, including the Student Center and campus lawn. POLK STATE LAKELAND 3425 Winter Lake Road, Lakeland, FL The Polk State Lakeland Art Gallery hosts exhibits by Polk State students, national and regional artists throughout the year. Additionally, the campus Student Center is a modern, inviting space perfect for intimate musical performances and other gatherings. TICKET INFORMATION: POLK.EDU/BOXOFFICE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Venues, dates, times, and prices subject to change. For more information, please contact the at or LWAC@polk.edu. *Downtown/Campus Concert and Arts Incubator Series supported by Visit Central Florida 2 All gallery exhibits and receptions, and Downtown/Campus Concert Series are free.

19 POLK STATE LAKE WALES ARTS CENTER 1099 State Road 60 East, Lake Wales, FL A historic gem and a jewel of the Lake Wales community, the Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center regularly hosts musical and theatrical performances in its 225-capacity Updike Hall, and exhibits by local and regional artists in its Michael Crews Gallery. It is also a perfect setting for chapel weddings and receptions. POLK STATE JD ALEXANDER CENTER 152 E. Central Avenue, Lake Wales, FL Located in the heart of downtown Lake Wales, the Polk State JD Alexander Center once served as Lake Wales City Hall. Today, in addition to providing access to higher education for residents of East Polk County, the location regularly hosts outdoor concerts and community events. I-4 SR-570 Winter Haven Haines City Lakeland Polk Pkwy SR-540 POLK STATE LAKELAND POLK STATE WINTER HAVEN SR-17 W Pipkin Rd SR-60 US HWY 98 Bartow Bartow Rd US HWY 17 US HWY 27 E Central Ave POLK STATE JD ALEXANDER CENTER POLK STATE LAKE WALES ARTS CENTER Lake Wales All gallery exhibits and receptions, and Downtown/Campus Concert Series are free. 3

20 ON THE COVER The cover features a section of a studentcreated mural. In late 2015, students studying mural painting set out to create a modern and meaningful work of art for the Polk State Winter Haven Student Center game room. With input from the Polk State Winter Haven Student Government Association and the College s Office of Communications and Public Affairs, student Amanda Frazier s graffiti-inspired design was selected. Frazier and her classmates spent several months painting the mural, which was revealed in early Frazier explained the colorful abstract background represents Polk State s diverse student body, while the eagle head is meant to convey a sense of unity. We re all different, but we re all united by Polk State College. We re all here to spread our wings and take off in our career field of choice, she said. The full mural can be viewed in the Polk State Winter Haven Student Center game room, MON-THU 10am-4pm. Amanda Frazier, left, designed the mural in the Polk State Winter Haven game room. Her classmates, Kayla Wasmund, center, and Scott Whitley, right, helped paint it on the wall. AUGUST 2016 AUG MON-FRI 8am-5pm AUG 18 THU 5-7pm AUG 22-SEPT 23 MON-THU 10am-2pm GALLERY EXHIBIT Franz Horns Collection EXHIBIT RECEPTION Franz Horns Collection GALLERY EXHIBIT In Movement Alexis Martinez Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Gallery 4 All gallery exhibits and receptions, and Downtown/Campus Concert Series are free.

21 AUG 22-SEPT 23 MON-THU 10am-2pm AUG 25 THU 5-7pm GALLERY EXHIBIT Remembrances And Dreams Hermie Ibarra Polk State Lakeland Art Gallery EXHIBIT RECEPTION Remembrances And Dreams Hermie Ibarra Polk State Lakeland Art Gallery SEPTEMBER 2016 SEPT 1 THU 5-7pm SEPT 5-23 MON-FRI 8am-5pm EXHIBIT RECEPTION In Movement Alexis Martinez Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Gallery GALLERY EXHIBIT From Form to Color Vivian Garriga TRUL3GACY SEPT 7 WED 12:30-1:45pm SEPT 8 THU 12:30-1:45pm SEPT 8 THU 5-7pm DOWNTOWN CONCERT SERIES * TRUL3GACY R&B Vocal Group Polk State JD Alexander Center CAMPUS CONCERT SERIES * TRUL3GACY R&B Vocal Group Polk State Lakeland Student Center EXHIBIT RECEPTION From Form to Color Vivian Garriga All gallery exhibits and receptions, and Downtown/Campus Concert Series are free. 5

22 SEPT 9 FRI 7-8:30pm SEPT 17 SAT 7-8:30pm SEPT 23 FRI 7-9pm SEPT 25 SUN 2-4pm CONCERT Pianist Dr. Jonathan Reed Free admission CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES Eloquence Presented by Voices of the People Featuring Carl Cranmer, piano, Kyle Lombard, violin, and Derek Menchan, cello Free admission CONCERT Soiree de Jazz Featuring Charlie Topp Hines, Victoria de Lissovoy and Kelly Nelson Presented by Lake Wales Arts Council For ticket information please call: OVER 55 SHOW BAND SERIES Simply Super Songs of September $10 General public Free admission to any law enforcement with ID Polk State Winter Haven Student Center OCTOBER 2016 OCT 3-28 MON-THU 10am-2pm OCT 3-28 MON-THU 10am-2pm OCT 3-NOV 18 MON-FRI 8am-5pm OCT 5 WED 12:30-1:45pm GALLERY EXHIBIT Student Art Exhibition Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Gallery GALLERY EXHIBIT Boy Scouts & Indians Rod Fincannon Polk State Lakeland Art Gallery GALLERY EXHIBIT Shining Silk: Arts of Japan DOWNTOWN CONCERT SERIES * Elias Tona Salsa and Latin jazz Polk State JD Alexander Center 6 All gallery exhibits and receptions, and Downtown/Campus Concert Series are free.

23 OCT 6 THU 12:30-1:45pm OCT 6 THU 5-7pm OCT 6 THU 5-6pm ARTS DAY AT POLK STATE COLLEGE CAMPUS CONCERT SERIES * Elias Tona Salsa and Latin jazz Polk State Lakeland Student Center ARTS DAY AT POLK STATE COLLEGE EXHIBIT RECEPTION AND AWARDS CEREMONY Student Art Exhibition Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Gallery ARTS DAY AT POLK STATE COLLEGE POLK STATE MUSIC CONCERT Student Music Performance Free admission Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Lobby Cast of the Polk State Theatre production of A Doll's House OCT 6-9 THU-SUN CURTAIN TIME: 7:30pm SUN MATINEE: 2:30pm OCT 7 FRI 7-8:30pm OCT 13 THU 5-7pm POLK STATE THEATRE PRODUCTION Waiting for Godot $10 General public Free for Polk State students & Polk County high school students, Polk State faculty & staff Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre CONCERT Elias Tona Salsa and Latin jazz Free admission EXHIBIT RECEPTION Shining Silk: Arts of Japan All gallery exhibits and receptions, and Downtown/Campus Concert Series are free. 7

24 OCT 13 THU 7-8:30pm OCT 15 SAT 9am-3pm CONCERT Tampa Taiko Traditional Japanese drum performance Free admission FALLFEST Free admission Polk State Winter Haven Polk State Men's Choir OCT 16 SUN 2:30-4pm OCT 20 THU 5-7pm OCT 21 FRI 5-8pm OCT 22 SAT 7-8:30pm POLK STATE CHOIR AND ENSEMBLES Fall Festival of Singing $7 General public Free for Polk State students & Polk County high school students, Polk State faculty & staff Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre EXHIBIT RECEPTION Boy Scouts & Indians Rod Fincannon Polk State Lakeland Art Gallery JAZZ JAM SESSION Featuring Victoria de Lissovoy and Charlie Topp Hines Free admission CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES "Pieces En Concert: A Synesthetic Experience" Presented by Voices of the People Featuring Painter David McGee and Derek Menchan, cello $5 Suggested donation Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre 8 All gallery exhibits and receptions, and Downtown/Campus Concert Series are free.

25 OCT 23 SUN 2-4pm OCT 27 THU 7-8:30pm OVER 55 SHOW BAND SERIES Fun Fall Festival $10 General public Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre POLK STATE SYMPHONIC BAND CONCERT Fall Spooktacular $7 General public Free for Polk State students & Polk County high school students, Polk State faculty & staff Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre NOVEMBER 2016 Rob Hazen NOV 2 WED 12:30-1:45pm NOV. 3 THU 12:30-1:45pm NOV. 4 FRI 7-8:30pm DOWNTOWN CONCERT SERIES * Rob Hazen Funk, soul, and indie pop singer/songwriter Polk State JD Alexander Center CAMPUS CONCERT SERIES * Rob Hazen Funk, soul, and indie pop singer/songwriter Polk State Lakeland Student Center CONCERT The L.E.G. Band An evening of rhythm and jazz $5 General public Free for Polk State students & Polk County high school students, Polk State faculty & staff All gallery exhibits and receptions, and Downtown/Campus Concert Series are free. 9

26 NOV 7-DEC 9 MON-THU 10am-2pm GALLERY EXHIBIT France/Ireland Study Abroad Exhibit Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Gallery Capturing Cultures Photography Exhibit Student First Place, Under Ben Bulben by Christopher Miller NOV 7-DEC 9 MON-THU 10am-2pm NOV 10 THU 5-7pm NOV 10-13, THU-SUN CURTAIN TIME: 7:30pm SUN MATINEE: 2:30pm NOV 12 SAT 7-8:30pm NOV 15 TUES 12:30-1:45pm GALLERY EXHIBIT Capturing Cultures Photography Exhibit Polk State Lakeland Art Gallery EXHIBIT RECEPTION France/Ireland Study Abroad Exhibit Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Gallery POLK STATE THEATRE PRODUCTION Macbeth $10 General public Free for Polk State students & Polk County high school students, Polk State faculty & staff Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre CONCERT MusicLive Golden Opera Presented by Lake Wales Arts Council For ticket information please call: CONCERT Karin Amano Japanese traditional folk dance Free admission Polk State Lakeland Student Center 10 All gallery exhibits and receptions, and Downtown/Campus Concert Series are free.

27 NOV 15 TUES 7-8:30pm NOV 16 WED 12:30-1:45pm NOV 17 THU 5-7pm POLK STATE MUSIC CONCERT Polk State Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Society Free admission CONCERT Karin Amano Japanese traditional folk dance Free admission Polk State Winter Haven WLR Patio EXHIBIT RECEPTION AND AWARDS CEREMONY Capturing Cultures Photography Exhibit Polk State Lakeland Art Gallery DECEMBER 2016 Polk State College Jazz Ensemble DEC 3 SAT 7-8:30pm DEC 4 SUN 2:30-4pm DEC 8-DEC 9 THU-FRI 7-8:30pm DEC 11 SUN 2-4pm POLK STATE COLLEGE WINTER CONCERT A Christmas Gala Concert of Holiday Favorites $7 General public Free for Polk State students & Polk County high school students, Polk State faculty & staff Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre WARNER UNIVERSITY CONCERT "A Royal Christmas" Free admission OVER 55 SHOW BAND SERIES Tis The Season $10 General public Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre All gallery exhibits and receptions, and Downtown/Campus Concert Series are free. 11

28 PARTNERS IN THE ARTS POLK.EDU/BOXOFFICE Polk State College is committed to equal access/equal opportunity in its programs, activities, and employment. For additional information, visit polk.edu/equity. All gallery exhibits and receptions, and Downtown/Campus Concert Series are free.

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30 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Steve Sowards Phone: Public/Private Partnership in Winter Haven Provides Internet Access to Students in Florence Villa Neighborhood WINTER HAVEN, FL (September 1, 2016) Students in the Florence Villa area of Winter Haven now have access to internet, thanks to a public-private partnership between NAP of Central Florida (NCF) and the City of Winter Haven. Steve Sowards, NCF s Managing Partner, announced that the project went live on August 15, 2016, after a year-long effort to develop a way to provide low/no cost internet access to economically-depressed areas, giving students a tool to help them succeed. The project s objective is to provide filtered free internet to students within the Polk County School Board system who currently do not have internet access at home. This particular Filtered Limited Internet Project (FLIP) works because the geographic location of a telecommunication tower that NCF leases from the City allows the company to transmit wireless internet access to residences in the Florence Villa area. The internet is filtered to the same standards that the School Board implements, preventing students going to certain internet sites. Volunteers who work closely with students in this area are enthusiastic about the potential of this project. Doug Lockwood, President of Public Education Partnership (PEP), feels strongly that community and business involvement in schools is critical to the quality of education for Polk County students. I m so excited about this project that enables an underserved sector of our community to have access to internet and allow them to work from home, Lockwood said. Another volunteer, Audrey Nettlow, works with students after school and sees this project as a way to help even the playing field for students who otherwise might sit outside the center after hours to access the internet, or travel to the library. I m thrilled that the students now have access to the internet at home, Nettlow said. This opens up a whole world of opportunity for students! Hiep Nguyen, City of Winter Haven s Chief Information Officer, emphasizes the importance of digital inclusion as internet access becomes crucial to everyday life and commerce. The public-private partnership project will provide a tremendous benefit to school kids in a disadvantaged area, Nguyen said. The kids who otherwise would have no access at home will be able connect online to do their homework, access school and library resources, do research, and expand their possibilities. ###