SNAPSHOT OF UPCOMING EVENTS IN THE WINTER HAVEN AREA:

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1 News Splash! City of Winter Haven Communications/Marketing Division Visit Like us on Facebook Follow mywinterhaven on Twitter Interested in receiving a regular notice to each update d News Splash issue? Click this link and subscribe today! September 12-19, 2014 SNAPSHOT OF UPCOMING EVENTS IN THE WINTER HAVEN AREA: Local Praise and Worship Bands, September 12, 6:30 p.m., Central Park. Flyer below. Flotilla Finale, Sept. 13, 11:30 a.m. 4 p.m., Lake Eloise, for info. Flyer below. Main Street Winter Haven, Inc. Annual Meeting, Sept. 18, 5:30 7 p.m for info. Dulcimers in the Park, September 19, 5:15, Central Park. Food Truck Wars 2014, September 20, 2 8 p.m., Central Park. More than 40 trucks, live band, children s play area and great selection of food. Bring your picnic blanket and make a day of it! BACON THEME! JAM in the Park, all musician s welcome, September 26, 6:30, Central Park. Stepping Out for Education, benefitting the Polk Education Foundation, September 26; 6 p.m. Lakeland Center, Call for tickets. Flyer below. Second Annual Vintage Market, September 27, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Winter Haven Garden Center at the intersection of Third Street NW and Lake Silver Drive NW. Free admission. 4 th Saturday Market in Downtown Winter Haven, 9 a.m. 2 p.m., September for info. County-wide Prescription Drug Take Back, Saturday, Sept. 27, 10 a.m. 2 p.m., the Police Dept. R.E.A.C.H. Annual Community Field Day, September 27, 10 a.m. 2 p.m., 3330 Skyview Dr. Lakeland. Free kids activities. Flyer below. Polk State College s inaugural international photography contest part of International Education Week, entries due October 3. See flyer below for details. Family Fun and Fitness at the Fountain, Oct. 4, 9 10 a.m., Central Park. Wine Chocolate and Cheese!, Main Street Winter Haven, Oct. 9, 5:30 8:30 p.m. downtown. Fire Department Open House, Saturday, October 11, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 301 Ave G SW. Flyer below. Main Street Winter Haven Oktoberfest, October 17, 6-9 p.m., downtown. Breast Cancer Awareness Pink Tea and Fundraiser, Oct. 24, 1-4 p.m., Traditions Clubhouse Ballroom, 4100 Bedford Avenue, Winter Haven. Features drawings, prizes, gift certificates, and information; table decorating contest; three course tea provided by Terrie Lobb Catering; entertainment; special guest speakers; "Empty Table" Ceremony; tickets $15 donation minimum. Sharon Perry (863) Proceeds go to the Susan G. Komen Florida Suncoast Affiliate. CURE (Cancer Unity Ribbon Event) world record attempt, October 25, Chain O Lakes Stadium. 4 th Saturday Market in Downtown Winter Haven, 9 a.m. 2 p.m., October for info. Ghouls Night Out family event, Saturday, October 25, 5-8 p.m. downtown Winter Haven. Dress Up! Golf on the Water, November 8, call Chain Life Winter Haven at for info. Flyer below. Ridge Art Association presents My Winter Haven; Sticks & Bricks Show in City Hall. Show is open to the public through June 15, WH Farmers Market is in Trailhead Park, rd St. every Thurs. from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. A move anticipated the first Thursday of October. Keep a watch out for it to shift downtown a couple blocks. 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. Admission is free. Pre-show starts 45

2 minutes prior to event time. GPS address is 250 South Lake Silver Drive. For more information contact Mark Voisard, City of Winter Haven Commission Contact information: Mayor Nathaniel Birdsong Mayor Pro Tem Steven Hunnicutt Commissioner Pete Chichetto Commissioner Brad Dantzler Commissioner J.P. Powell Take a look below to see what s occurring in City Departments throughout the following week and beyond! CITY CLERK Vanessa Castillo The City Commission regular meeting is September 22 at 6:30 p.m. in City Hall. The Winter Haven City Commission will hold a Workshop to discuss the Citizens Efficiency Committee Final Report & the 2014 Strategic Planning Retreat Report, Monday, September 29, 2014, at 5:30 p.m. in the large meeting room at the Winter Haven Public Library, 325 Avenue A, NW, Winter Haven, Florida. Click the link to read the report. Final%20Report%20-%20Citizen%20Efficiency%20Committee.pdf COMMUNICATIONS/MARKETING DIVISION Donna Sheehan Send your pictures of beautiful Winter Haven to dsheehan@mywinterhaven.com, and they may show up on the City s Facebook page, twitter account or even in publications such as the News Splash. GROWTH MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT Erin Tilghman The Business Tax Receipt (BTR) office is located in the Building Division at rd St. NW across from City Hall. Contact Alicia Hurley at or ahurley@mywinterhaven.com. Go to: Jeanne Sobierajski The proposed projects page: Go to the Construction Projects link at for pictures, project details and contacts. COMMUNITY SERVICES Chain O Lakes Complex Jennifer Young, Looking to learn something new? Give Leisure Services a call for more information on Guitar lessons for all ages, Tae Kwon Do, American Kenpo, Brazlian Jiu Jitsu, and Yoga. Rowdy Gaines Olympic Pool 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd. Jennifer Burke, Rowdy Gaines Olympic Pool: Lap Swim, Mon. Fri., 11 a.m. 1 p.m. and Monday Thursday 5 7 p.m.; Recreation Swim, Mon. Sunday 1 5 p.m. Cost: Residents - $2; Non-Residents $3. Winter Haven Recreational and Cultural Center Terrell Griffin, Pool, foosball, and air hockey tables are available throughout the day/evening depending on scheduled activities. Please call for availability.

3 Registration is underway for the After School Program, which offers homework assistance and recreational activities. Transportation is available from Garner and Elbert Elementary, and Brigham Academy. Cost for the program is $20/City residents and $30/non-City residents. Program runs Monday Friday, through June 4, 2015, except holidays and teacher s days off. Program hours are 3-5:30 p.m. 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 Register at any time. The cost is $5 per day for City-residents and $10 per day for Non City-residents. For dates call (863) Kid s Night of Fun is for those ages Kids enjoy games, activities and refreshments while you leave and enjoy an evening to yourself. Cost is $10. Participants are encouraged to register two days prior to program date. For more information call 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. Winter Haven Senior Center Erica Guerra; Independent Living Connection, a resource group for individuals with disabilities, meets the second Tuesday of every month at 10:30 a.m. Learn more about skills training, peer support, information and referral services, and advocacy. Come learn the current rules of the road and how to operate a vehicle more safely in today s increasingly challenging driving environment with the AARP Defensive Driving Course. Participants may be eligible to receive an insurance discount upon course completion. Call for available dates and registration. Are you looking to better understand your Medicare benefits? The SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) program will answer questions and provide free, unbiased Medicare counseling. The program can determine which Medicare Prescription Drug Plan best fits your needs, assist with Medicare claims and appeals, provide benefit details and much more! Make an appointment to meet with a SHINE counselor 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. Meet new people by attending the daily lunch program through Polk Elderly Services. Hot meals are served weekdays at 11:30 a.m. to those 60 years or older. You must pre-register between 9 11 a.m. Monday Friday, and commit to eating at least two meals per week. The charge for a meal is a donation. Some transportation is provided within the area. Call for more information. Try the Mixed Media Painting Class on alternating Mondays and Thursdays at 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 total workout with aerobics, strengthening, balance and flexibility. Tuesdays and Thursdays; 10 a.m.; $1 for City residents and $2 for non-city residents. BINGO is every Wednesday at 10:45 a.m. Cards are.25 each, and participants play for grocery items. The Senior Chess Club meets every Wednesday and Friday at 1:30 p.m., and is open to players of all levels and those interested in learning the game. There is 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; Saturday Afternoon Movie September 13 at 2 p.m. featuring Muppets Most Wanted (PG) Join us for this free family movie! The second and fourth Saturdays of every month. Food and drink are welcome! Amplified Telephone Distribution September a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Library Multi-Purpose Room. People with certified hearing loss will have the opportunity to receive a free amplified telephone for 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)

4 Polk Museum of Art Family Fun Workshop September 20 at 10:30 a.m. Work on a hands-on craft with the Polk Museum of Art. Registration is not required. NEW: Art & Craft Club! Choose the day that works best for you! Join us on the first Saturday of the month, October 4, 9-11 a.m. OR the second Monday of the month, October 13, 10 a.m. to noon. Whether you already are a crafter or are not crafty at all, but want to learn this Club is for everyone! Flyer below. The September SEED Lab class schedule is available by clicking here to see classes or to register. Little Sprouts Story Time Tuesday and Thursday at 11 a.m. Children enjoy stories, songs, finger plays and puppet shows that develops early literacy skills and promotes interaction with parents. Technology Help Desk, Fridays 1-4 p.m. Having trouble setting up your e-reader? A Facebook account? Or your laptop? Stop by the Library between 1-4 p.m. on Fridays and receive technology assistance from the City of Winter Haven IT Department. This is free and registration is not required. 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 HUMAN RESOURCES Shannon Cooley Click the link for job opportunity information! WINTER HAVEN POLICE DEPARTMENT Code Enforcement Division; Tonya Long The DBPR is asking for assistance in identifying individuals engaged in unlicensed activity. If you come across unlicensed activity, please ULA@dbpr.state.fl.us or call Jamie Brown, Public Information/Crime Prevention Congratulations to Acting Police Chief Charlie Bird on this recent appointment. Additional Information: C.U.R.E. (Cancer Unity Ribbon Event) October 25, 2014, 9 a.m. - noon Chain of Lakes Stadium Please join thousands of others as we form the world s largest human Lavender Ribbon symbolizing all cancers. The plans include a representative from the Guinness World Record to make sure we break the current World Record held by India. In addition to forming the world s largest human ribbon, this event will raise money for WE CARE, an organization that provides medical care for those who cannot afford surgery. Polk County Sherriff Grady Judd will fly overhead in a helicopter to view and film this event. Mike Potthast, of Potthast Studios is the official photographer. Free T-shirts will be given to all participants. Food Trucks, Entertainment and local news stations will be present. Bring your family and friends. Tell your neighbors. Get involved! Together we can fight this life threatening disease. We ask you to register and be present to be counted at the event! Go to to register or to become a sponsor.

5 MUSIC MUSIC Pickin in the Park First Friday - 6:30 pm September 5 th Wahneta Elementary 6 pm October 3 rd Inwood Elementary 5:30 pm Pinewood Elementary 6 pm November 7 th Jewett School of the Arts 5:30 pm Lake Shipp Elementary 6 pm January 2 nd February 6 th Lake Region High School 5:30 pm Westwood Middle 6 pm March 6 th Elbert Elementary 5:30 pm April 3 rd May 1 st Brigham Academy 6 pm Dulcimers Local Praise and Worship Bands Second Friday - 6:30 pm September 12 October 10 November 14 December 12 January 9 February 13 March 13 April 10 May 8 Mountain & Hammered Third Friday - 5:15 pm September 19 October 17 November 21 December 19 January 16 February 20 March 20 April 17 May 15 JAM All musicians welcome Fourth Friday - 6:30 pm September 26 October 24 November 28 January 23 February 27 March 27 April 24 May 22 January 30 May 29 Special Fifth Friday - 6:30 pm Wylde Thymes - Celtic music Fat Frank & the Plank Spankers For more information contact

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8 You re Invited to To benefit the programs of the Polk Education Foundation Dinner & Dancing with the Stars style competition (coordinated by Debbie Boatright of Lakeland Ballroom) September 26, :00 pm The Lakeland Center Lakeland, Florida Tickets- $75 per person (includes social hour with cash bar, dinner & entertainment) Call or for more information on becoming an event sponsor. Purchase a ticket and vote for a dancer online at Emcees: Katie Worthington Winter Haven Chamber Jerry Miller Duke Energy Special performance by 2013 winner: Carol Mondello and by celebrity performers from the last four years featured dancers: Christie Bassett Cindy Rodriguez Donna Sheehan Gene Conrad Ralph Schofield Jr. Chip Tucker Polk County & Florida Teacher of the Year A-C-T Environmental & Infrastructure, Inc. City of Winter Haven Lakeland Linder Regional Airport Clark, Campbell, Lancaster & Munson Tucker Paving, Inc. PEF10103 Stepping Out - Poster.indd 1 8/14/14 9:00 AM

9 Saturday, September 27, a.m. 2 p.m. No need to identify the pills or prescription holder. Human medications and pet medications accepted. (No liquids please) Winter Haven Police Department 125 N. Lake Silver Dr., NW Winter Haven, FL

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11 Family Fun & Fitness at the Fountain Professional wellness instructors will lead fitness exercises. Downtown Winter Haven ~ First Saturday ~ 9am 10 am New to exercise or already fit instruction for all levels. OCTOBER 4 th WINTER HAVEN YMCA NOVEMBER 1 st MUSCLE CENTRAL JANUARY 3 rd CHAIN OF LAKES CROSSFIT FEBRUARY 7 th TOTAL FITNESS MARCH 7 th TIGER S WORLD APRIL 4 th GET IT GROUP FITNESS & PERSONAL TRAINING MAY 2 nd HABITAT HEALTH & FITNESS For information contact

12 Art & Craft Club for Adults 18 and up Do you craft? Do you want to learn a craft? CHOOSE THE DAY THAT WORKS BEST FOR YOU! Two Regular Meeting Times: 1st Saturday of the month - October 4, 9-11 a.m. OR 2nd Monday of the month - October 13, 10 a.m.-noon in the Library Multi-Purpose Room Whether you already know a craft, want to learn a new one, or want to share your craft with others, this Club is for everyone! Not crafty? Join us and get inspired! Crochet, sketch, jewelry making, paper craft, scrapbooking, chalk, bead work... All crafts are welcome! Questions? Contact Cori Greear at ext230 or cgreear@mywinterhaven.com Winter Haven Public Library 325 Avenue A NW Winter Haven, Florida (863) whpl.mywinterhaven.com

13 Saturday, September 27, a.m. to 2 p.m Skyview Dr. Lakeland, FL No registration FEE and FREE for everyone. Kids ages 4 to 19 can play with accompanying adult. Field Games: Tug a war, Football, Soccer, Teddy ball, Jump Rope, 3 Legged Race, Balloon Toss, Horse Shoes, Sack Race and more. Participating organizations - R.H.E.A.M., LAKELAND PAL, KEEPING IT REAL & FREEDOM REIGN BAND. Special Appearance: THE ORLANDO CULTURAL CARNIVAL ASSOCIATION & they are going to Expo the 2015 Winter Haven Carnival. Vendor tables are available. R.E.A.C.H to register and/or Volunteer today! Or TripleLSocialDevelopment@gmail.com Donations:

14 Global Initiatives Committee Photography Contest CALL FOR ENTRIES! Images for the International Education Week PowerPoint Presentation Entries are welcome from Polk State College students, faculty, staff, alumni, and guests Theme: Capturing Cultures. This exhibit will illustrate cultural activities, humanities landmarks, and international environments. Category: Cultural exchange. Broad fields: Local, Domestic, and International. Fashion Culture, Monument, Everyday Life, Theme. Painting, drawing, sculpture, and other media, by invitation, are accepted as well. Awards: Best of Show, First Place, Second Place, Third Place, Honorable Mentions, and/or other Entry Fees: $10 per each image (Polk State College student discount may apply) Entry Fees waived for the Polk State College students/faculty/staff entries before 5:00pm on Friday, September 19, 2014 Deadline for digital images: Friday, October 3, up to 5 high resolution images, including titles, short statements (30-50 words) about the photographs and your contact info, to photocontest@polk.edu before September 19, 2014 Mail a CD with up to 5 high resolution images, including titles, short statements (30-50 words) about the photographs, a check or money order and your contact info, to the Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center, 1099 State Road 60 E, Lake Wales, Florida before October 3, 2014 Polk State College students statements for the course credit need to be based on Global Study Program requirements (Verify with your Professor!) Exhibition: Selected images will be exhibited at the Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center on November 3 December 10, Selection and judging by Polk State College Visual Arts Department Participants will be notified about the exhibition arrangements after the deadline Reception/time/location: Thursday, November 13, 2014/ 5:30pm - 7:00pm /Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center, 1099 State Road 60 E, Lake Wales, Florida RSVP Disclaimer/Release: All images of submitted photographs and/or other artworks need to be authentic. All images become the property of Polk State College and can be used for future marketing purposes Questions/Concerns: to photocontest@polk.edu

15 Station 1 Join the City of Winter Haven Fire Department at 301 Ave G SW for our annual Fire Department Open House on Saturday October 11, 2014 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Winter Haven Fire Station #1 This day will be filled with fun and education for the entire family! Here are some of the events. -Explore the fire engines. -Play games, and win prizes. -Jump in the bounce house, slide down a huge slide. -Take a train ride. -See a K-9 demonstration. -Complete the Junior Firefighter Challenge. -Tour the Fire Station. -Practice with a Water Fire Extinguisher. WE WILL BE SERVING REFRESHMENTS, SNACKS, SNOW CONES AND POPCORN THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS PUBLIX CORPORATE OFFICE WALMART STORE #968 WALMART STORE #3347 WALMART DC #60871 Paul Davis Restoration

16 CURE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Looking for a Volunteer Opportunity? Students looking for Volunteer/Community Service Hours? Want to be One in Ten Thousand? If the answer is YES we have just the opportunity for YOU! The Cancer Unity Ribbon Event (CURE) is in need of volunteers to assist in various areas such as count verifications (required for the Guinness World Book of Records), parking attendants, golf cart shuttle runners, etc. This is a wonderful opportunity for school clubs, church groups, residential communities and individuals. If you are interested in volunteering, please send your contact information to: Curevolunteer@gmail.com For more information on this worthwhile event, please check us out at YOURPOLKCOUNTYHUB.ORG/CURE

17 NEW BOOK CLUB!!!! Morning Book Club Interested in joining a Book Club that meets in the morning? JOIN US! Second Wednesday of every month 10 to 11 a.m. Library Historical Conference Room August 13: Fragile Beasts by Tawni O Dell September 10: Sycamore Row by John Grisham October 8: All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr November 12: Wild by Cheryl Strayed December 10: The Mockingbird Next Door: Life with Harper Lee by Marja Mills Questions? Contact Cori Greear at ext.230 Winter Haven Public Library 325 Avenue A NW Winter Haven, Florida (863) whpl.mywinterhaven.com

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