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1 News Splash City of Winter Haven News Splash E-Newsletter September 23-30, 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! 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. Chat and Chew, September 26, 4:30 5:30 p.m. Winter Haven Library, flyer below 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. Don t miss the FOOD TRUCK WARS, Sept. 24; 2 8 p.m., downtown Winter Haven! City of Winter Haven City Managers Office dsheehan@mywinterhaven.com 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! 2nd Saturday Market October 8, Central Park, 9 a.m. 3 p.m., 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.

2 Chat and Chew, October 13, 4:30 5:30 p.m. Winter Haven Library, flyer below. Kids Pumpkinfest, Oct. 14, 5:30 9 p.m., K-5 th grade, $10, Winter Haven Public Library limited space, call Flyer below. Main Street Winter Haven Oktoberfest, Oct. 14, 6-9 p.m. Central Park, 5:30 8:30 p.m. Call for details and tickets ($25). WH 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. Family Fun & Fitness at the Fountain, Central Park, Oct. 22, 9 10 a.m. Inside/Out Fitness Co-op- Yoga 4th Saturday Market October 22, Central Park, 9 a.m. 3 p.m., flyer below. 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 City s annual Halloween event has been revamped with a new location and new activities. Ghouls Day Out is October 29 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. in MLK Park on Lake Silver. Below it a flyer. Give Parks and Recreation a call at with any questions or for more information. Flyer below. Heather s Hope Annual Purple Ribbon 5K Run/Walk, Oct. 29, Lakeland Yacht Club, $20, Flyer below. 2 ND Annual Haven Holiday Market, November 12, 10 a.m. 4 p.m., Central Park. Flyer below. Family Fun & Fitness at the Fountain, Central Park, Nov. 26, 9 10 a.m. Chelle Doyel - Yoga The Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held downtown in Central Park Saturday, November 26 at 7 p.m. 2nd Saturday Market December 10, Central Park, 9 a.m. 3 p.m., flyer below. 4th Saturday Market December 17, Central Park, 9 a.m. 3 p.m., flyer below. Family Fun & Fitness at the Fountain, Central Park, Jan. 28, 2017, Tiger s World, 9 10 a.m. Family Fun & Fitness at the Fountain, Central Park, March 25, Get It Group Fitness & Personal Training, 9 10 a.m. Family Fun & Fitness at the Fountain, Central Park, April 22, Habitat Health & Fitness, 9 10 a.m. Family Fun & Fitness at the Fountain, Central Park, May 27 Muscle Central, 9 10 a.m. USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 77 s September About Boating Safely Class (ABS) and free boat safety checks info is 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 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 meeting is Monday, September 26 at 6:30 p.m. in City Hall. The City Commission Agenda Review is October 6 at 8:15 a.m. in City Hall.

3 GROWTH MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT Sean Byers, The City is reviewing the downtown parking conditions and collecting feedback. We ask everyone to complete the parking survey by clicking the link. Thank you!! There is no Planning Commission meeting scheduled in October. 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: SEPTEMBER 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 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: Kids Pumpkinfest Drop off your children while you attend Oktoberfest! Kids will enjoy games, decorating pumpkins, and pizza at the Winter Haven Public Library, Oct. 14, 5:30-9 p.m. Kindergarten-5th grade. Limited space available at $10 per child. Call Megan Leary for questions or to register at 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. 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.

4 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. 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 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.

5 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 at 2 p.m. 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. Kindle Fire devices loaded with current best-selling titles are now 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. 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 - second and fourth Saturdays at 2 p.m. September 24 features Ratchet & Clank (PG) Food and drink welcome! 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 6-12.

6 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 the Winter Haven Police Department The Winter Haven Police Department is raffling off $850 in gift certificates to a variety of restaurants in Polk County and Orlando, as well as a gift certificate to the Salt Room of Winter Haven and a Gold Detail certificate from Winter Haven Honda. All proceeds will be donated to Special Olympics Florida. Ticket prices are $5 for one or $10 for three. The raffle will be over shortly so get your tickets now. For tickets, us at WHPD5k@gmail.com or call Theatre Winter Haven, 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd. DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST runs through 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. From UF/IFAS Extension Service, Polk County Anne Yasalonis; Residential Horticulture Agent, Master Gardener Coordinator (863) ; anneanne@ufl.edu; Website: Vegetable Gardening Saturday, September 17, 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Winter Haven Library, 325 Ave A NW, Winter Haven Nine Principles of Florida-Friendly Landscaping Saturday, October 1, 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Lakeland Public Library, 100 Lake Morton Drive, Lakeland Mackay Gardens Monthly Master Gardener Talk: Florida Bats Thursday, October 6, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon 900 Mackay Blvd. in Lake Alfred Following the Principles: Fertilizing and Managing Yard Pests, Lunch & Learn Workshop Friday, October 7, 12:00 noon-1:00 p.m. Lakeland Police Dept. Community Room, 219 N. Massachusetts Ave. Lakeland Lunch and Learn: Daylilies Tuesday, October 11, 12:00 noon-1:00 p.m. Bartow Public Library, 2150 S Broadway Ave, Bartow Gardening Series: Rain Barrels, Vermicomposting, and Nine Principles of Florida-Friendly Gardens Saturday, October 29, 9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. UF/IFAS Extension Polk County, John Brennemen Room, 1702 Hwy 17 S, Bartow

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8 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: Saturday, October :30 a.m. Friday, October 7: 3:30-5:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 11: 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Friday, October 21: 3:30-5:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 26: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. For more information, contact us at ext.230 Winter Haven Public Library / 325 Avenue A NW / / whpl.mywinterhaven.com

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11 Public Education Course: About Boating Safely If you are interested in an exciting, in-depth boating safety course, check out the in classroom (seminar) version of our popular online boating course. Discount for multiple family members registering at the same time. This beginner boating class will give you the knowledge needed to obtain a boat license or safety certification in many states. Many boat insurance companies will offer discounts on boating insurance to boaters who successfully complete About Boating Safely. TOPICS INCLUDE: Introduction to Boating - Types of power boats; sailboats; outboards; paddle boats; houseboats; different uses of boats; various power boating engines; jet drives; family boating basics. Boating Law - Boat registration; boating regulation; hull identification number; required boat safety equipment; operating safely and reporting accidents; protecting the marine environment; Federal boat law; state boating laws; personal watercraft requirements. Boat Safety Equipment - Personal flotation devices ("life jackets"); fire extinguishers; sound-producing devices; visual-distress signals; dock lines and rope; first aid kit; anchors and anchor lines; other boating safety equipment. About Boating Safely Safe Boating - Bow riding; alcohol and drug abuse; entering, loading, and trimming a boat; fueling portable and permanent tanks; steering with a tiller and a wheel; docking, undocking and mooring; knots; filing a float plan; checking equipment, fuel, weather and tides; using charts; choosing and using an anchor; safe PWC handling; general water safety. Navigation - The U.S. Aids to Navigation system; types of buoys and beacons; navigation rules (sometimes referred to as right-of-way rules); avoiding collisions; sound signals; PWC "tunnel vision." Presented by USCG AUX Flotilla , Polk County FL Course: About Boating Safely Start Date: Sat, 24 September 2016 Hours: 8:00 AM 5:30 PM Duration: 8 Hours Location: Polk County Sheriff Building 3635 Avenue G NW. Winter Haven, FL Contact: Gil Thomas gthomas901@msn.com (863) Course Cost: $35.00 Check or Cash only Comments: Bring Pencils & Bag Lunch (30 min lunch) Classroom is cool, bring sweater.

12 Boating Problems - Hypothermia; boating accidents and rescues; man overboard recovery; capsizing; running aground; river hazards; strainers: emergency radio calls; engine problems; equipment failures; carbon monoxide (CO); other boating and PWC problems. Trailering, Storing and Protecting Your Boat - Types of trailers; trailer brakes, lights, hitches, tires, and bearings; loading, balancing, and towing a trailer; towing (and backing) a trailer; boat launching and retrieving; boat storage and theft protection; launching, retrieving and storing a PWC. Hunting and Fishing, Water-skiing and River Boating - Carrying hunting gear and weapons in a boat; fishing from a boat; waterskiing safety guidelines and hand signals; water-skiing with a PWC; navigating rivers, and other boating tips. Florida State Boating Laws

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16 Family Fun OCTOBER 22 nd NOVEMBER 26 th JANUARY 28 th MARCH 25 th APRIL 22 nd MAY 27 th & Fitness at the Fountain Central Park ~ Winter Haven Fourth Saturday 9 am 10 am Group exercises lead by fitness professionals new to exercise or already fit all fitness levels welcome Inside/Out Fitness Co-op LLC (Yoga) Chelle Doyel (Yoga) Tiger s World Get It Group Fitness & Personal Training Habitat Health & Fitness Muscle Central c 58 4 th Street NW Winter Haven For more information contact

17 Public Education Course: About Boating Safely Presented by USCG AUX Flotilla , Polk County FL If you are interested in an exciting, in-depth boating safety course, check out the in classroom (seminar) version of our popular online boating course. Discount for multiple family members registering at the same time. This beginner boating class will give you the knowledge needed to obtain a boat license or safety certification in many states. Many boat insurance companies will offer discounts on boating insurance to boaters who successfully complete About Boating Safely. TOPICS INCLUDE: Introduction to Boating - Types of power boats; sailboats; outboards; paddle boats; houseboats; different uses of boats; various power boating engines; jet drives; family boating basics. Boating Law - Boat registration; boating regulation; hull identification number; required boat safety equipment; operating safely and reporting accidents; protecting the marine environment; Federal boat law; state boating laws; personal watercraft requirements. Boat Safety Equipment - Personal flotation devices ("life jackets"); fire extinguishers; sound-producing devices; visual-distress signals; dock lines and rope; first aid kit; anchors and anchor lines; other boating safety equipment. About Boating Safely Safe Boating - Bow riding; alcohol and drug abuse; entering, loading, and trimming a boat; fueling portable and permanent tanks; steering with a tiller and a wheel; docking, undocking and mooring; knots; filing a float plan; checking equipment, fuel, weather and tides; using charts; choosing and using an anchor; safe PWC handling; general water safety. Navigation - The U.S. Aids to Navigation system; types of buoys and beacons; navigation rules (sometimes referred to as right-of-way rules); avoiding collisions; sound signals; PWC "tunnel vision." Boating Problems - Hypothermia; boating accidents and rescues; man overboard recovery; capsizing; running aground; river hazards; strainers: emergency radio calls; engine problems; equipment failures; carbon monoxide (CO); other boating and PWC problems. Trailering, Storing and Protecting Your Boat - Types of trailers; trailer brakes, lights, hitches, tires, and bearings; loading, balancing, and towing a trailer; towing (and backing) a trailer; boat launching and retrieving; boat storage and theft protection; launching, retrieving and storing a PWC. Hunting and Fishing, Water-skiing and River Boating - Carrying hunting gear and weapons in a boat; fishing from a boat; water-skiing safety guidelines and hand signals; water-skiing with a PWC; navigating rivers, and other boating tips. Florida State Boating Laws Course: About Boating Safely Start Date: Sat, 1 October 2016 Hours: 8:00 AM 5:30 PM Duration: 8 Hours Location: Lake Wales Public Library 290 Cypress Garden Ln. Lake Wales, Florida Contact: Gil Thomas gthomas901@msn.com (863) Course Cost: $35.00 Check or Cash only Comments: Bring Pencils & Bag Lunch (30 min lunch) Classroom is cool, bring sweater.

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24 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 Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center 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.

25 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

26 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 Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center EXHIBIT RECEPTION Shining Silk: Arts of Japan Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center All gallery exhibits and receptions, and Downtown/Campus Concert Series are free. 7

27 OCT 13 THU 7-8:30pm OCT 15 SAT 9am-3pm CONCERT Tampa Taiko Traditional Japanese drum performance Free admission Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center 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 Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center 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.

28 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 Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center All gallery exhibits and receptions, and Downtown/Campus Concert Series are free. 9

29 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: Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center 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.

30 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 Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center 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 Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center 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

31 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.