City of Winter Haven News Splash E-Newsletter

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1 City of Winter Haven City Managers Office Visit Like us on Facebook Follow mywinterhaven on Twitter February is Black History Month 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 February 3 10, 2017 SNAPSHOT OF UPCOMING EVENTS IN THE WINTER HAVEN AREA: 1st Friday Music in the Park, Feb. 3, 6:30 8 p.m. Central Park, featuring The Good Time Band. FREE "Tow to Go" Service over Super Bowl weekend (Feb. 3 until Feb. 6 at 6 a.m.) provided by AAA Auto Club South. Call (855) 2-TOW-2-GO or (855) Smoke on the Water, Feb 4, Citrus Center for Boys & Girls Clubs, 10 a.m. 11 p.m. Lakeland Bassmasters Feb 4, Winter Haven Tournament, Lake Shipp Park, 6 a.m. 3 p.m. Will Yancy Dinner Show, February 4, 5 10 p.m. $15, hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 8; 300 Ave. M NW, Winter Haven. Purchase tickets at the bar in advance. Pork Ribs or BBQ chicken complete with baked beans, cole slaw and a roll. Central Florida Health Expo, Feb. 10, 9 a.m., International Market World Flea and Farmers Market Bldg K 1052 US 92 W Â Auburndale. 2 nd Friday Praise in the Park, Feb. 10, 6:30 8 p.m., Central Park. 2nd Saturday Market, Feb. 11, 9 a.m. 3 p.m., Central Park Music in the Park, February 11, 4-5:30 p.m., Martin Luther King Jr. Park, 199 Lake Silver Dr. The Motown Group Music Makers will perform renditions by James Brown, the Temptations and more. For more information please contact Terrell Griffin at Cypress Gardens Reunion Water Ski Show, Feb. 11, Lake Silver/MLK Park, 3:30 4:30 p.m. Hackensaw Boys, Gram Parsons Derry Down, Feb. 12, doors open 5 p.m. show at 6 p.m., $20 tickets at tickets@gpderrydown.com Valentine s Day Brunch, February 12, 11 a.m. 1 p.m. $8, hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 8; 300 Ave. M NW. Enjoy loaded potato hash, scrambled eggs with ham, sausage casserole, bacon, biscuits, croissants, fruit, danishes, coffee, juice and mimosas! Purchase tickets at the bar before Feb. 8. One Billion Rising, Feb. 14, Central Park, 5:30 7 p.m. Theatre Winter Haven presents MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Feb March 12 (Thurs. - Sun.). Call SHOW (7469), visit the Box Office or $24/adults, $19/students 3 rd Friday Dulcimer Night with the Musical Hammers, 5:30 7 p.m., Feb. 17, Central Park. Unity in our Community, Feb. 18, WHRCC, 10 a.m. 4 p.m. Young Musicians Night at Gram Parsons Derry Down, Feb. 18, doors open 6 p.m. show at 7 p.m., students $5, adults $10; tickets at tickets@gpderrydown.com 4th Saturday Market, Feb a.m. 3 p.m., Central Park. (Date changed to 3 rd Sat. due to Feb. 25 Community Fest in Central Park.) FREE Water Ski Show on Lake Silver, Sat., Feb. 18, preshow - 3:30 p.m. and regular show - 4:30 p.m. MLK Park Lake Silver Dr. Concessions for sale. Bring chair or blanket for seating Contact

2 March for Marrow Walk Auburndale; Feb. 18, 2017, Lake Myrtle Sports Complex, 2701 Lake Myrtle Park Rd. Click for more info: Voices - A celebration of the African American voice in the arts, Feb. 19 at 7:30 p.m., a spiritual review of music, poems and spoken word by Guest Speaker Pastor Tiger. A stage read of August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize winning play Fences is Feb. 22 at 7:30 p.m. Both events are free and held at Theatre Winter Haven. Donations are welcome benefitting Filling The Lane. 4 th Friday Grant Piche & the Jug Brothers Band, Feb. 24, 6:30 8 p.m., Central Park. Play or listen! Bese Saka Black Arts Expo Plenty of Togetherness and Unity, Polk State College Student Union Winter Haven Campus. Feb p.m. Community Fest, Sat., Feb. 25, Central Park. Great family fun! Taste of Winter Haven, Feb. 25, Chamber of Commerce, 6 9 p.m Polk Senior Games, Saturday, February 25 - March 13, st Friday Music in the Park, March 3, 6:30 8 p.m. Central Park, Fat Frank & the Plank Spankers. Light Up the Night 5K, March 3, Virginia Miller Park, 6:30 10 p.m. Community Tag Sale, March 4, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Lake Ashton Health and Fitness Center, 6052 Pebble Beach Blvd. off CR 653, benefitting the Lake Ashton Veterans' Association Auxiliary, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 2 nd Friday Praise in the Park, March 10, 6:30 8 p.m., Central Park. 2nd Saturday Market, March 11, 9 a.m. 3 p.m., Central Park WHPD 5K, March 11, Virginia Miller and Central Park, 8 10 a.m. to register. Chain of Lakes Cycling Classic, March 12, Downtown, 8 a.m. 4:30 p.m. St. Patrick s Dinner in the Street, March 16, Central Ave., 5:30 8:30 p.m. 3 rd Friday Dulcimer Night with the Musical Hammers, 5:30 7 p.m., March 17, Central Park. 4 th Friday Grant Piche & the Jug Brothers Band, March 24, 6:30 8 p.m., Central Park. Play or listen! 4th Saturday Market, March 25, 9 a.m. 3 p.m., Central Park Family Fun & Fitness at the Fountain, Central Park, March 25, Get It Group Fitness & Personal Training, 9 10 a.m. Kids Day in the Park, March 25, Trailhead Park, 3 4 p.m. Community Swap Meet, March 25, MLK Park, 8 a.m. 1 p.m. Commander Cody Band, Fat Frank & the Plank Spankers at Gram Parsons Derry Down, March 30, doors open 6 p.m. show at 7 p.m., $20 tickets at Relay for Life, March 31, Central and Virginia Miller Park, 6 p.m. midnight 5 th Friday Special Concert featuring James & Jon Songs, March 31, 6:30 8 p.m. Central Park Ski Show for Citizens Bank and Trust, April 1, Lake Silver/MLK Park, 3 5 p.m. City Summer Camp 2017 registration begins April 3 at the Chain O Lakes Complex or the Winter Haven Recreation and Cultural Center. Call for more info. Flyer below. Craft Beer Crawl, April 6, Downtown, 5:30 8:30 p.m. 1st Friday Music in the Park, April 7, 6:30 8 p.m. Central Park, featuring Celtic String Along. Walter Parks and Swamp Cabbage at Gram Parsons Derry Down, April 7, $25 tickets at 2nd Saturday Market, April 8, 9 a.m. 3 p.m., Central Park Music Matters 5K Bunny Run, April 14, Central Park, 7 10 p.m. 2 nd Friday Praise in the Park, April 14, 6:30 8 p.m., Central Park. FiArt Festival, Apr 15, Downtown, 10 a.m. 4 p.m. Chain of Records Waterski, April 19-23, Lake Silver, times vary, for more info. 3 rd Friday Dulcimer Night with the Musical Hammers, 5:30 7 p.m., April 21, Central Park. 2nd Saturday Market, April 22, 9 a.m. 3 p.m., Central Park Family Fun & Fitness at the Fountain, Central Park, April 22, Habitat Health & Fitness, 9 10 a.m.

3 3rd Annual Toga Trot 5K, Apr 22, Central Park, 8 10:30 p.m. Law Enforcement Torch Run, Apr 28, Publix on Hwy 17 to Chain O Lakes Complex, a.m. 4 th Friday Grant Piche & the Jug Brothers Band, April 28, 6:30 8 p.m., Central Park. Play or listen! Bark in the Park, Apr 28, Central Park, 5:30 8:30 p.m. Chris Hillman, Herb Pederson, John Jorenson at Gram Parsons Derry Down, April 30, doors open 5 p.m. show at 6 p.m., $45 1st Friday Music in the Park, May 5, 6:30 8 p.m. Central Park, featuring Pickin in the Park. Wine and Nibbles, May 11, Downtown, 5:30 8:30 p.m. 2 nd Friday Praise in the Park, May 12, 6:30 8 p.m., Central Park. UnHooked Fishing Tournament, May 13, Lake Shipp Park, 5:30 a.m. noon 3 rd Friday Dulcimer Night with the Musical Hammers, 5:30 7 p.m., May 19, Central Park. 4 th Friday Grant Piche & the Jug Brothers Band, May 26, 6:30 8 p.m., Central Park. Play or listen! Family Fun & Fitness at the Fountain, Central Park, May 27, Muscle Central, 9 10 a.m. Treasure Hunt Downtown, June 10, Downtown, 11 a.m. 2 p.m. for more info. 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 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 Mayor Steven Hunnicutt Mayor Pro Tem Nathaniel Birdsong CITY CLERK Vanessa Castillo The City Commission regular meeting is February 13 at 6:30 p.m. in City Hall. The next City Commission Agenda Review is WEDNESDAY, February 8 at 6 p.m. in City Hall. GROWTH MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT Sean Byers, The City is reviewing the downtown parking conditions and collecting feedback. We ask everyone to complete the NEW parking survey by clicking the link. Thank you! The Planning Commission meets Tuesday, February 7 at 6 p.m. in City Hall. 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: LINK - For Construction Project details click: Senior Design Engineer and Floodplain Administrator Amin Hanhan; (863) Floodplain Questions and Map Information Service - The City can provide map information regarding properties inside the City limits and how they are impacted by flooding, and answer your questions about

4 flood-prone areas that need special protection because of their natural functions. If you own lakefront property, or work for an agency interested in learning more about floodplains, please contact Senior Design Engineer and Floodplain Administrator Amin Hanhan at (863) or Information is also available at Click on County Map Viewer, and then click on Flood Zones, or simply use the following link 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 Arin Vaughan, 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, City Summer Camp 2017 registration begins April 3 at the Chain O Lakes Complex or the Winter Haven Recreation and Cultural Center. Call for more info. Flyer below. 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 for all levels. Mondays, 6-7 p.m. $4 Resident and $5 Non-Resident. 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. Chicago Style Steppin classes, an urban dance defining its unique style and culture within the context of mainstream Swing Dance, Tues., 7-9 p.m., $10 Resident and $11 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, Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m. $50 Resident for 8 weeks and $63 Non-Resident. Guitar classes, sessions and times are scheduled through the instructor. 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 Non-resident. Contact the instructor at to schedule a class. Rowdy Gaines Olympic Pool 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd. David Nugent, Tabatha Clock, Diving Lessons taught by three time Olympic diver Erick Fornaris, Monday & Wednesday from 4:30 5:30 p.m. for all ages. $20 Resident/per lesson and $25 Non-resident/per lesson. Lifeguarding Training - three week long course. Session I starts Feb. 6 & Session II starts Feb 27. Details on the flyer below or call Parks & Recreation at Water Safety Instructor Training - March 20 April 12. Flyer below or call Parks & Rec at

5 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, Spend an afternoon with live music and entertainment for the entire family at Music in the Park, February 11, 4-5:30 p.m. at Martin Luther King Jr. Park, 199 Lake Silver Dr. The Motown Group Music Makers will perform renditions by James Brown, the Temptations and more. For more information please contact Terrell Griffin at The annual Spelling Bee is Thursday, February 23 at 6 p.m. for youth in Kindergarten through eighth grade. Participants must register by February 21. For more information please call CuRobiks is a mixture of calisthenics, aerobics and line dancing led by certified instructor Kimberley Moore. Thursdays from 6 7 p.m. $5 Resident and $6 Non-Resident. All ages welcome. 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; 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. 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. Ballroom Dance Social offering a variety of dance music. Couples and singles are welcome. Tuesday (October - May), 7:30 9 p.m., $3/class Residents and $4/class Non-Residents. Country Western Line Dance Social, practice the country western line dances you know. Bring your partner! Thursday (November April), 7-9 p.m., $5/class Resident and $6/class Non-Resident Free card/tile game called Mah Jongg is taught every Thursday at 12:30 p.m. 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. 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 Wednesdays and Fridays at 1 p.m. 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.

6 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; Friends of the Library Book Review February 8 at noon. Join us for a panel discussion hosted by Jane Waters, Chuck Warren and Travis Edwards about the book, Before I Die by Candy Chang. Morning Book Club February 8 at 10 a.m. will discuss Notorious RBG by Irin Carmon Gardening & Landscaping Program offered by the Polk County Master Gardeners. February 16 at 5:30 p.m. Program: 10 Butterflies and 10 Plants Register at Speaker Series final event! February 25 at 11 a.m. the Heather Trubee Brown, Curator of Education at the Henry B. Plant Museum in Tampa will present on architecture of Henry B. Plant. Find out how Plant s unique architectural design and thoughtfully landscaped gardens created a wonderland for Gilded Age travelers. Registerr Seating is limited. What We ve Learned from The Blue Zones, hosted by Nat West February 27 at 4:30 p.m. Computer & Technology Classes Looking to brush up your computer skills or learn about new devices and software? Try a SEEDLab class! Visit the link for the current schedule. 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. Saturday Afternoon Family Movies Join us for a free family movie on the second and fourth Saturday of the month. Food and drink are welcome. January 28 featuring The BFG (PG) 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 PUBLIC WORKS Solid Waste Rick Cardona; 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 and Shannon Cooley 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.

7 From Polk County Click the link and learn more about Polk's Nature Discovery Center at Circle B Bar Reserve and the many opportunities to get close with nature! From UF/IFAS Extension Polk County - (863) Register for all workshops at Native, Non-Native and Invasive Plants of Polk County-Feb 9, 6:30 PM, Bartow Public Library Lunch and Learn: Landscaping with Ornamental Grasses-Feb 14, noon, Lakeland Electric Bldg 10 Butterflies and 10 Plants-Feb 16, 5:30 PM, Winter Haven Library Hypertufa: Make and Take-Feb 24, 10 AM, UF/IFAS Extension Polk County Hypertufa: Make and Take-Feb 25, 10 AM, UF/IFAS Extension Polk County Sprinkler System Basics Workshop-Mar 8, :00 PM, Lake Eva Event Center Bromeliads for Your Home and Garden-Mar 9, :30 PM, Bartow Public Library Lunch and Learn: Composting to Clean Your Yard Naturally-Mar 14, noon, Lakeland Electric Bldg The Birds & the Bees: Pollinators in the Garden-Mar 16, :30 PM, Winter Haven Library From Polk Senior Games 2017 Polk Senior Games are Saturday, February 25 - March 13, 2017, and involves athletic and recreational competitive events for men and women 50 years and over. Individual, partner and team events include: Archery, Badminton, Basketball 3 on 3, Basketball Shooting, Billiards, Bocce, Bowling, Mixed Team Bowling, Bridge, Checkers, Chess, Cribbage, Dancing, Darts, Euchre, Field Events, Fishing, Fly Casting, 18 Hole Golf Singles & Mixed Doubles, Putt & Chip, Horseshoes, Lawn Bowling, Pepper, Pickleball, Powerlifting, Punt Pass & Kick, Racquetball, 5K Road Race, Scrabble, Senior Smarts, Pistol Shooting, Rifle Shooting, Trap Shooting, Skeet Shooting, Sporting Clays Shooting, Shuffleboard, Softball, Square Dancing, Sudoku, Swimming, Table Tennis, Talent Show, Tennis, Track and Walking. Gold, silver and bronze medals are awarded by age divisions. Daytime hours and locations throughout the county vary. Polk Senior Games is sanctioned by the Florida Sports Foundation and is a qualifying event for the Florida Senior Games. $10 entry fee for first event; $3 for each additional event up to a $28 maximum. Some events have additional fees. The postmark deadline to enter is February 8. To receive an entry booklet or get more information call , polkseniorgames@verizon.net or visit From Lake Ashton The Edwards Twins perform February 3 at 7 pm, Emmanuelle & Dean perform February 24 at 7 pm, and the Russian Seasons Dance Company performs March 10 at 7 p.m. Tickets for the February shows are $18 for premium seating and $15 for regular seating. Tickets for the Russian Seasons Dance Company go on sale February 8 and are $28 for premium seating, $25 for regular seating. Tickets can be purchased at the Lake Ashton Clubhouse Activities Desk, 4141 Ashton Club Drive, or over the phone by calling

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9 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 Parks, Recreation & Culture at "Rowdy" Gaines Olympic Pool Lifeguard & Water Safety Instructor Training 2017 Lifeguard WSI Prerequisites: Before the first night of class you must complete a 300 yards continuously swim, tread water for 2 minutes, and a timed event. Must be 15 years old on or before the final scheduled session of this course. Prerequisites: Before the first night of class you must complete 25 yards of Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Elementary Backstroke and Sidestroke. Also, 15 yards of Butterfly. Must be 16 years old on or before the final scheduled session of this course. Fees are due the first night of class. Dates: Session I: Feb. 6th - 23rd Session II: Feb. 27th - Mar. 16th Days: Mon., Wed. &Thurs. Time: Fees: 5-8:30pm $150 - Resident $188 - Non- Resident Dates: Days: Time: Fees: Mar. 20th - Apr. 12th Mon., Tues. & Wed. 5-8pm $175 - Resident $218 - Non - Resident Course Overview: This course is three weeks long. The purpose of this course is to provide participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies. Course Overview: This training is four weeks long. It is designed to equip instructors with the tools and skills needed to teach and effectively promote water safety in, on and around water. To schedule prerequisite swim test or for more information call Aquatics , limited space available.

10 LEARN TO DIVE THREE TIME OLYMPIC DIVER ERICK FORNARIS CERTIFIED USA DIVING COACH LOCATION: "Rowdy" Gaines Olympic Pool 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd. Winter Haven, FL CLASSES: Monday & Wednesday 4:30-5:30pm SPRINGBOARD DIVING PROGRAM ERICK WILL TEACH THE BASIC FUNDAMENTALS OF SPRINGBOARD DIVING. THEY WILL INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT RESTRICTED TO, STRETCHING TECHNIQUES, PROPER BODY ALIGNMENT, BODY POSITIONS (TUCK, PIKE AND STRAIGHT), HOW TO PROPERLY ENTER THE WATER HEAD FIRST (BOTH FRONT AND BACK ENTRY), FRONT AND BACK TAKE-OFFS, VARIATIONS OF JUMPING POSITIONS, AND FRONT AND BACK DIVES. THESE SKILLS ARE GAINED ON THE DIVING BOARD AND WILL ENABLE PARTICIPANTS TO PROGRESS TOWARDS MORE ADVANCED DIVES. PARTICIPANTS WILL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN DIVES/JUMPS OFF 1 METER & 3 METER SPRINGBOARDS. 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 Parks, Recreation & Culture at FEES: $20 Residents $25 Non-residents For more information or questions contact Aquatics at INSTRUCTOR CONTACT INFORMATION: FORNARIS DIVING CLUB, LLC PO BOX ORLANDO, FL

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12 Polk Vision Seeking All Literacy Service Providers Page 1 of 3 1/27/2017 Hello, On behalf of the Polk Vision Literacy LEAD Team we ask that you distribute the following information to your network of contacts. The Team is seeking county-wide participation and your support is essential and appreciated. Please post on your organization's website and share through social media. Greetings, Literacy LEAD Team The Polk Vision Literacy Team is leading a county-wide effort to develop a Literacy Resource Directory for PK-12 students and their families.the directory will be used by school counselors, administrators, teachers, and others in the Polk County Public School District. The Team's goal is to include as many literacy resources as possible that are available for students. How You Can Help The Literacy Team is reaching out to the community to engage partners who can offer literacy support and services.

13 Polk Vision Seeking All Literacy Service Providers Page 2 of 3 1/27/2017 To register your organization click here. To learn more about the Literacy Directory and Polk Vision click here.

14 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 ROTARY PARK PLAYGROUND CAMP *City Residents Only* June 12th-August 4th $80 per Child Camp Fee $20 Activity Fee Kindergarten graduates to 12 years old Held at Rotary Park 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 SUMMER FUN AT THE REC *City Residents Only* June 12th-August 4th $80 per Child Camp Fee $20 Activity Fee 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)

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16 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)

17 Winter Haven Public Library presents Speaker Series featuring ARCHITECTURE Registration opens one month prior to the date of the event at Seating is limited. JANUARY 26 at 5:30 p.m. FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE - GREAT AMERICAN CAMPUS presented by Mark Tlachac, Frank Lloyd Wright Historian and Lecturer, Mark's lifelong passion for Wright's architecture has evolved into extensive work at Florida Southern College where he lectures and conducts tours of the campus. He has written and produced a DVD of Mr. Wright's work in Lakeland. This presentation tells the story of how the largest collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture came to be built in central Florida with discussion about the structures there. In total there are six unique features of his work in Lakeland that appear nowhere else in the world. FEBRUARY 25 at 11 a.m. ARCHITECTURE OF HENRY B. PLANT presented by Heather Trubee Brown, Curator of Education at the Henry B. Plant Museum in Tampa. Heather received her Bachelor's degree in history from the College of Wooster, Ohio and a Master's degree in anthropology and museum management from the University of South Carolina. As the turn of the 20th century approached, railroad and steamship magnate Henry Bradley Plant had a vision of building a luxury resort in Tampa. Few believed Plant could build a successful grand hotel in the small fishing village that was home to just over 800 people. In 1891, the opulent Tampa Bay Hotel opened its doors with impressive reviews from major newspapers, including The New York Times. Discover how Plant's unique architectural design and thoughtfully landscaped gardens created a wonderland for Gilded Age travelers. Winter Haven Public Library Avenue A NW whpl.mywinterhaven.com

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