Hoppin Hunt, Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, March 30, 10 a.m. noon.

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1 News Splash! City of Winter Haven Communications/Marketing Division Visit Like us on Facebook Follow mywinterhaven on Twitter Hoppin Hunt, Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, March 30, 10 a.m. noon. The Special Election to fill Seat 4 is Tue. April 2, Contact the Supervisor of Election at or the City Clerk at for more info. March 29 April 5, 2013 SNAPSHOT OF UPCOMING EVENTS IN THE WINTER HAVEN AREA: Jug Band Contest, Central Park, March 29 at 6:30 p.m. Hoppin Hunt, Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, March 30, 10 a.m. noon. Flyer below. Admiral Eycleshimer s Cardboard Boat Race moved to Saturday, May 4. Teams are asked to register with the Chamber ( ), and arrive by 9:45 a.m. that morning. Boat building is from 10 to 11 a.m. and the races begin at 11 a.m. Easter Sunday Sunrise Service, Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, Sunday, March 31, 6:30 a.m. TUESDAY, APRIL 2 MUNICIPAL ELECTION DAY! VOTE! Polk State College Alumni Coffee with Classmates, April 2, Richard s Fine Coffees 330 Ave. A NW 7:30-9 a.m. Flyer with complete listing of various meeting date and times is below. Economic Development Update Public Meeting, WH Library, April 4, 5:30 p.m. Limited seating; call Tavi Fontana at to reserve your space. Zumba Girls Night Out Party 2; April 4 at 6:30 p.m., Chain O Lakes Complex. Flyer below. Zumba Fitness for a Cause! April 5, 5:30 6:30 p.m., Chain O Lakes Complex, $5 donation benefits American Cancer Society-Relay for Life. Flyer below. Second Annual Wingin It Festival, April 5-6, Winter Haven Municipal Airport! Flyer below. Cardinal Flyer Fly-In, April 6 & 7, Winter Haven Municipal Airport, lots of aircraft flying in! Sun-N-Fun, April 9 14, Shuttle between Winter Haven and Lakeland, SnF tickets, and Airport camping is all available at the Winter Haven Municipal Airport. Call the Airport at for more info. Coffee with the City Manager, April 10, 7 a.m. WH Library. Call Bethany at to reserve your seat. Flyer below. Chain of Lakes Chamber Challenge Golf Tournament, April 12, Cypresswood Golf & Country Club. Flyer below. Relay for Life, Lake Region High School, April 19 & 20. City employees formed an American Cancer Society Relay for Life Team!! Flyers are below for various fundraisers including Zumba Fitness class for a cause, and dinner at a local restaurant with proceeds going towards the Relay! Project Eagle (Lakes Clean Up), April 27. Annie Moses Band Concert, May 11, 6 p.m., Christ Community Church. Flyer below. Historic Pughsville May Day Festival, May 24 26, Post Ave. SE. Flyer below. Chain Life Golf Scramble July 27. Call to play or sponsor. Flyer below.

2 WH Farmers Market is in Downtown Trailhead Park, rd St. every Thurs. from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Runner s Club, every THURSDAY at 5:30 p.m. Seasoned Stone. Cypress Gardens Water Ski Shows are the 3rd Saturday of each month on Lake Silver at 6 p.m. Flyer below. Junior Master Model Builder is a quarterly LEGO building competition. Winners receive prizes and will be invited to the Ultimate Build Off at the end of the year. Go to for more info. May 4 and 5, 2013: Yoda Chronicles Theme; July 4 and 5, 2013: Independence Day Theme; November 9 and 10, 2013: LEGO Chima Theme Polk County SWAT and Tobacco Free Partnership of Polk is celebrating five years of progress and success in tobacco prevention and cessation efforts with events and activities, some of which are in Winter Haven! See the flyer below to see how you can participate in the fun! ROAD WATCH: Intermittent road closures continue along 3rd St SW, between Avenues A and G SW as staff work on tie-ins to the 3rd St. water main. Manhole replacement work continues at the intersection of Ave. M SW and 8th St. SW. Ave. M SW from 7th St. SW to 9th St. SW and 8th St. SW from Ave. M SW to Ave. L SW are closed during construction. Detours are posted. The Hoppin Hunt is Saturday, March 30, at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park. Street closures include Lake Silver Drive from 4 th Street N.W. to 2 nd Street NW, and 3 rd Street NW from Lake Silver Drive to the southern entrance of the Senior Adult Center. The roads will be closed at 8 a.m. and will reopen at 1 p.m. The Third Street Trail and Roadway Improvements Project along Third Street SW from Magnolia Avenue to Avenue F SW begins April 1 and last through late Starting the week of April 8, significant activity including demolition of the western sidewalk will begin. Expect lane closures and detours. Pedestrian and vehicular access to all businesses will be maintained throughout the project. Take a look below to see what s occurring in City Departments throughout the following week and beyond! CITY CLERK Dorothy Johnson City Residents - VOTE Tue., April 2 for City Commission Seat 4. The City does not promote or campaign for those running; each is responsible for getting their message out through social media, news outlets, public meetings signs, flyers, etc. Explore and learn more about the candidates, make a choice and VOTE! Don t know where to vote? Call the Supervisor of Elections office at The Winter Haven City Commission 6:30 p.m. Workshop and 7:30 p.m. regular meeting is Monday, April 8, 2013 in City Hall, rd St. NW. Visit for the agenda. COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Erin Tilghman Go to the Construction Projects link at for project details and contacts. April is Water Conservation Month! To see how the City is participating, contact Natural Resources at or and find out about our Water Resource Sustainability Plan. It is always a good time to check your house for any water leaks. Nationwide, homes lose more than 1 trillion gallons of water annually from leaks! For more information on checking for and fixing leaks, call Amy Miles at

3 The Florence Villa Advisory Committee Meeting is April 8 in City Hall at 5 p.m. For information, contact CRA/Project Manager Jeanne Sobierajski at or jsobierajski@mywinterhaven.com. The Planning Commission Meeting is April 9. This meeting is typically held the first Tuesday of the month; however, to ensure everyone can participate in the April 2 Special Election, the meeting date was moved to April 9. The agenda is below. Contact Sean Byers, Senior Planner, at ext. 249 or sbyers@mywinterhaven.com. Debbie Murphy, Winter Haven Municipal Airport The Second Annual Wingin It Festival is April 5 & 6 at the Winter Haven Municipal Airport! Go to for more info. Flyer below. COMMUNITY SERVICES Join the fight against cancer! The City of Winter Haven s Relay for Life team will be having Beef O Brady s night. Just dine at the local Winter Haven Beef O Brady s on April 15 from 5 p.m. close, and bring the coupon below and Beefs will donate 20 percent of your bill to Relay for Life! The Hoppin Hunt is March 30 at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, 250 S. Lake Silver Dr. NW. Children are separated by age 0-3 years, 4-5 years, 6-8 years and 9 years of age. The first egg hunt begins at 10 a.m., with other age groups following. Bring your basket! This year s event includes bounce houses, a kiddie train, puppet show/story teller, crafts, and a D.J. The Police Department will offer Ident-A-Kid kits for children, and the Fire Department will bring the fire truck. The Bunny will also make a special appearance for pictures. There is even a free raffle drawing in which children can enter to win baskets and parents can enter to win prizes from local restaurants. For more information, call the Winter Haven Senior Adult Center at Easter Sunday Sunrise Service at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park - March 31, 6:30 a.m. The service is coordinated by the Winter Haven Interfaith Ministerial Alliance and the Winter Haven Ministerial Association. To help lead in worship along with several area ministers, Pastor Arthur Salary of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church will be preaching. Mr. Joe Jones will lead in music. Park and Trail Planning - Andy Palmer, The Third Street Trail and Roadway Improvements Project along Third Street SW from Magnolia Avenue to Avenue F SW begins April 1 and last through late Improvements include reducing the four lane roadway to two lanes; building an eight-foot trail on the east side of the roadway; placing a six foot sidewalk on the west side; creating on-street parking; and installing period lighting, rain gardens and landscaping. This is a continuation of downtown revitalization, the trail expansions and beautification efforts. Much of the funding is from a Florida Department of Transportation grant. During construction, one northbound lane will be maintained for traffic. Watch for detours. All properties and businesses in the area will be accessible throughout the project. Contact Andy Palmer with the Leisure Services Division at or apalmer@mywinterhaven.com for more information. o Update: Gomez Construction will start mobilizing and staging equipment for the project April 1. Starting the week of April 8, significant activity including demolition of the western sidewalk will begin. Expect lane closures and detours. Pedestrian and vehicular access to all businesses will be maintained through the project. Chain O Lakes Complex Jen Young, Discovery Camp is an enrichment based camp for Kindergarten graduates through 14 years of age, and offers field trips, games, sports, crafts, swimming and more. Lunch is provided. Discounts and scholarships are available for City residents. Registration begins Monday, April 8, 8 a.m. 6 p.m. and continues Monday Friday until program is full. Location: Chain O Lakes Complex; Monday Friday; 7:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Session 1: June 17 July 12; Session 2: July 15 - August 9. Fee is $ per session Resident; and $266 per session Non-resident. Rotary Park Playground Camp is for kindergarten graduates through 12 years of age who are City residents. It runs Monday Friday, June 17 - August 9 from 7:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m. and includes games,

4 sports, crafts, swimming and more. Lunch is provided. The cost is $80, and discounts and scholarships are available. Registration begins Monday, May 6 from 6 8 p.m. at Rotary Park and continues at the Chain O Lakes Complex, Monday Friday, 9 a.m. 6 p.m. until program is full. Winter Haven Recreational and Cultural Center Joyce Patrick, Pitch, Hit and Run is a FREE national program that gives boys and girls ages 7-14 the opportunity to showcase their baseball abilities. This event is April 20 at 9 a.m. Registration begins March 18 and ends April 18; registration forms can be picked up at WHRCC. For more information call Calling all Pool players! Mark your calendars and sharpen up your game! A free singles 8-ball pool tournament is May 11 at 10 a.m. Anyone 13 years of age and older are welcome to participate. Preregistration is required. Deadline to register is May 9. For additional information, please call Baton Twirling classes for girls 5 and older are Thursdays from 6-7 p.m. Cost is $25 City-resident and $35 non-resident. There is a drop-in fee of $8 per class. Participants will develop sportsmanship, confidence and leadership abilities and have the opportunity to participate in local competition. Need a place to burn some calories and get fit at no cost? Exercise machines, weight benches, squat racks and free-weights are available from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Netball for girls 15 and older is every Tuesday. This free activity is a women s sport that is a fast skillful team game based on running, jumping, throwing and catching. American Kenpo Karate is every Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30-8 p.m. for adults and children, ages 6 and older. The cost is $45 per month for City-residents; $55 for non-residents; or a drop-in fee of $10 per class for City-residents and $11 for non-residents. Summer Fun at the Rec is for kindergarten graduates through 13 years of age who are City residents. It runs Monday Friday, June 17 August 9 from 7:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m. and includes sports, games, crafts, guest speakers, swimming and more! Lunch is provided. The cost is $80. Discounts and scholarships are available to those who qualify. Registration begins Monday, April 8 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Winter Haven Recreational and Cultural Center. For more information, call Winter Haven Senior Center Erica Guerra; BINGO! Play BINGO, Monday, April 1 (No Foolin!) from 10:45 11:30 a.m. The cost is.25 per card, and participants play for grocery items. A shuffleboard tournament is April 4 and 5. The meeting will begin at 8 a.m., and the tournament will start at 9 a.m. Spectators are welcome! Winter Haven Public Library Cori Greear; HAPPY 500 TH BIRTHDAY FLORIDA! Celebrate 2013 at the Library with programs honoring the 500 th anniversary of Ponce de Leon landing on Florida s coast. March 30 at 2 p.m. Florida Author Tim Dorsey comes to Winter Haven! Cadillac Beach, Florida Roadkill, and Electric Barracuda are just a few of Tim s sixteen published books. Meet Tim, buy his new 2013 book, The Riptide Ultra-Glide and have a Q & A session! To learn more about Tim Dorsey and his Florida fiction books, visit See flyer below. April 2 at 2 p.m. Cameos Memoir Writing Group April 6 at 10:30 a.m. Local Author and Cameos Memoir Writing Group leader, Beverly Lerner will share her newly publish memoir, and offer guidance and support to anyone interested in writing their own memoir. April 11 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Polk Works MOS Bus Receive help from trained Polk Works professionals about job searching, resume building, interview skills and more! All from their full-equipped, high-tech bus with computer stations. The Polk Works MOS Bus will be in the north Library parking lot. Reservations are not required. Preschool Story Hour at 10:30 a.m. and Baby Bookworm at 11 a.m. on Wednesdays

5 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 Natural Resources Division Michael Carnevale; Back by popular demand! Watershed Ecology Kayak Tours will soon be offered with expanded topics and locations. A flyer is below. HUMAN RESOURCES Shannon Cooley Click the link for job opportunity information! WINTER HAVEN FIRE DEPARTMENT The Brotherhood Ride is a non-profit 501(c)(3) public charity organization dedicated to honoring emergency responders who died in the line of duty, with a mission to provide emotional and financial support to their families. The organization is comprised of volunteers, who are themselves emergency responders. Other than the cost of conducting the rides, all donated proceeds go directly to the beneficiaries designated. No one is compensated for their time to maximize the impact of donations. This is the third year Lieutenant Firefighter/Paramedic David Heilman has ridden with the Brotherhood Ride (BHR) representing the Winter Haven Fire Department. The 2013 ride is dedicated to five police officers and one firefighter from Florida, one police officer from Virginia and one fire chief from Tennessee. The BHR will honor them by traveling through Florida and onto Tennessee in nine days covering over 700 miles. The ride begins in Brooksville May 3, and ends in Decaturville, TN May 11. Please go to to learn more and to donate. UTILITY SERVICES Amy Miles, Should you encounter a water or sewer emergency after hours, please contact us at (863) This number is monitored 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Additional Information: Track City Election Results Online POLK COUNTY, FL (March 29, 2013) Voters in Bartow, Davenport, Dundee, Eagle Lake, Frostproof, Lake Hamilton, Lake Wales and Winter Haven who would like to follow election night results for the April 2 nd Municipal Elections can do so on the elections office website. Citizens that would like up-to-the-minute election results will find our website converted to an election night scoreboard, said Lori Edwards, Supervisor of Elections in Polk County. We believe this is one more way that we can enhance the voting experience. Results can be found at polkelections.com after the polls have closed and will remain on the elections office home page for several days following the election. For more information visit polkelections.com or call the elections office at

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7 You are cordially invited to attend a WITH gathering near you. CLASSMATES Join Polk State College alumni to mix, rub shoulders, catch up, recollect, and celebrate. Feel free to bring your friends also. Coffee and other delights are available for purchase at each event. We hope to see you there! 5 AND EVENT DATES LOCATIONS: WITH CLASSMATES Tuesday, April 2 Richard s Fine Coffees 330 Avenue A, NW, Winter Haven (Corner of WH Library) 7:30 am 9:00 am Wednesday, April 3 Mitchell s Coffee House 235 N. Kentucky Avenue, Lakeland 7:30 am 9:00 am Thursday, April 4 Cookie Jar Bake Shop 305 E. Main Street, Bartow 7:30 am 9:00 am Tuesday, April 9 Beans-N-Brushes 222 E. Stuart Avenue, Lake Wales 7:30 am 9:00 am To RSVP for one or more of these alumni gatherings, please contact Marianne George at (863) OR mgeorge@polk.edu Wednesday, April 10 Ms. Margie s Coffee Shop (Inside Winter Haven Hospital) 200 Avenue F, NE, Winter Haven 7:30 am 9:30 am Stay connected to your alma mater at Keep in tune with the excitement happening at Polk State and tell us your story since graduation. We'd love to hear from you!

8 Back by popular demand Zumba Girls Night Out Party 2 Thursday, 6:30 the WH Complex Returning guest dancer, Rob Ciccone Licensed Massage Therapist and Personal Trainer dancingwith Eileen to many of the Zumba favorites $5/City resident or $6/non City resident Open to everyone of all ages Everyone is welcome to join the fun Don t miss it!

9 ZUMBA FITNESS For a Cause! Support the City of Winter Haven Relay for Life Team Friday, April 5 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Chain O Lakes Complex 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd. $5 per person Purchase tickets in advance at City Hall 451 3rd Street, NW Ditch the Workout and Join the Zumba Fitness Party with 100% of the proceeds going to the American Cancer Society-Relay For Life! Class taught by Registered Zumba instructor, Tavi Fontana. Please arrive at 5:15 p.m. as class will start promptly at 5:30 p.m. For more information, please call Tavi at

10 FRIDAY 1:00 PM - 11:00 PM & SATURDAY 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM CENTRAL FLORIDA GROUP

11 Coffee with the City Manager Public interaction and openness are very important to the City Commission and new City Manager Deric C. Feacher. The public is welcome to participate in this new communication opportunity. Share ideas, ask questions and learn information about public resources, projects and plans. To get involved, please call Bethany Owen at and reserve your space. Coffee is optional! Stop by the coffee shop and buy a cup of coffee, or bring a cup of Joe from home! Wednesday April a.m. Winter Haven Public Library Multipurpose Room O N E C I T Y - O N E V I S O N

12 22nd Annual Golf Tournament Chain of Lakes Chamber Challenge Friday, April 12, 2013 at Cypresswood Golf & Country Hawaiian Theme (Participants are encouraged to dress accordingly) Four-person Scramble Contests, Prizes, Course Refreshments Schedule: Check In and Lunch: 11 am - Shotgun Start: 12 pm Registration: Award Dinner: 5:30 pm - Ball Drop Contest: Corporate Name Address: Phone: Player 1: _handicap Player 2: handicap Player 3: _handicap Player 4: handicap Premium Sponsorship - $800 (Includes Exclusive Hole Sponsorship with Marketing Opportunity on a Par 3 Hole, Corporate Team, Lunch and Dinner for players and Program Listing) Corporate Team - $ 600 (Includes Hole Sponsorship sign, Program Listing, Lunch and Dinner for players) Hole Sponsorship - $125 (Includes Hole Sponsorship sign and Program Listing) Individual Player - $125 (Includes Lunch & Dinner) Golf Cart Sponsor - $50 Door Prize - Enclosed is a check for $ _ (make check payable to Greater Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce) Charge my Visa/MasterCard (circle one) Total payment $ _ Exact Name on Card: _ Card Number: _ Exp. date: 3 digit security number on back of card: Zip Code: _ Signature: Please send this form to Greater Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 1420, Winter Haven, FL or send this form by fax: Questions? contact the Chamber at or Jennifer@winterhavenfl.com

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14 Friday, May 24th, 2013 (5pm - 9pm) FREE community Fish Fry- All events will take place at (corner of 2nd/3rd Street S.E. & Post Ave. S.E., Winter Haven Saturday, May 25th, 2013 (10am - 8pm) May Day Festival of Central Florida Featuring the Buffalo Soldiers (9th and 10th Cavalry Association) Sunday, May 26th, 2013 (1pm - 6pm) Community Gospel & Praise Expression from 1pm to 6 pm Meet Our Pughsville Community Live Music & Entertainment Friday, May 24th & Saturday, May 25th Enjoy Music From The 37th Street Blues Kings Our DJ for the weekend D J Dave & City of Winter Haven

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17 300 Cypress Gardens Blvd. Winter Haven City of Winter Haven, Relay for Life When: Monday, April 15 th 5 p.m. - Close 20% of Net Purchases will be donated to Relay for Life BRING THIS SLIP WITH YOU TO RECEIVE CREDIT 300 Cypress Gardens Blvd. Winter Haven City of Winter Haven, Relay for Life When: Monday, April 15 th 5 p.m. - Close 20% of Net Purchases will be donated to Relay for Life BRING THIS SLIP WITH YOU TO RECEIVE CREDIT

18 High Five: Tobacco Free Florida Week 5 years Later Polk County SWAT and Tobacco Free Partnership of Polk celebrate 5 years of progress and success in tobacco prevention and cessation efforts 169 resolutions 500,000 fewer smokers $4.2 billion in health care savings Sunday April 7th 1pm Lakeland Flying Tigers against Tampa Joker Merchant Stadium. Kids 14 and under FREE. Kids can play catch on the field before the game and run the bases following the game. Stop by SWAT table and take the Tobacco Free Pledge and receive cool stuff. Tuesday April 8th 4 8 pm Enjoy an evening of family dining and fun at Chick-Fil-a locations in Polk County. Free ice cream, crafts and give-a-ways. Thursday April 11th 10:30 1 pm High School Challenge. Who will win? Friday April 12th 6:30 8 pm Praise in the Park Central park Downtown Winter Haven. Live music, singing, dancing, spoken word. Bring your lawn chair and blanket and enjoy an evening of fun and fellowship. Saturday April 13th 11 am 3:30 pm FREE Sandblast at Treasure Island beach. Bring the entire family for a day of fun in the sun. Beach volleyball, water joust, sand sculpting, bungee jump, water slide, and music.. Hosted by Pinellas SWAT For More Information Contact: tobaccofreepolk@doh.state.fl.us

19 Agenda City of Winter Haven Planning Commission Meeting April 9, 2013, 7:00 pm John Fuller Auditorium - City Hall 451 Third Street, NW, Winter Haven, Florida 1. Call to Order and Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation 3. Approval of March 5, 2013 Minutes 4. New Business A. Case Number P-13-14: Request by JSK Consulting, agent for Recker Highway Self Storage, to amend Planned Unit Development Ordinance O for the purpose of revising screening and access requirements. General Location: 1991 Recker Highway. The area covered by this request is 8.4± acres. 5. Unified Land Development Code Discussion 6. Comments from Staff Update on past cases May 7, 2013 meeting 7. Comments from Planning Commissioners 8. Adjournment All interested parties who decide to appeal any decision made by the Commission, Board, or Agency with respect to the matter considered at such meeting or hearing will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based (F.S ). Please be advised that you must make your own arrangements to produce this record. The Planning Division may be reached at (863) , at City Hall, 451 Third Street, NW, Winter Haven, Florida, 33881, or online at In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Florida Statutes, Section , persons with disabilities needing special accommodations to participate in this proceeding, should contact the City Clerk s Office, 451 Third Street, NW, Winter Haven Florida 33881, in writing, no later than 48 hours prior to the proceeding; if not in writing, then not later than four (4) days prior to the proceeding at (863) Vision or hearing impaired please call (800) for assistance.

20 Pitch, Hit & Run Pitch, Hit and Run is a FREE national program that gives boys and girls ages 7-14 the chance to showcase their baseball abilities. April 20 9 a.m. Scotts Major League Pitch, Hit and Run provides youngsters across the country the opportunity to participate in an exciting baseball skills competition. Registration begins Monday, March 18 and ends Thursday, April 18. Registration forms can be picked up at WHRCC or online at Winter Haven Recreational and Cultural Center 801 Ave. T NE For more information please call 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 Leisure Services Division at

21 SINGLES 8-BALL POOL TOURNAMENT May a.m. Ages 13 and Up Pre-Registration Required Deadline to register is May 9. Winter Haven Recreational and Cultural Center 801 Ave. T NE For more information call 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 Leisure Services Division at

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24 mobile program Fun on the run is a free drop-in recreation program incorporating various exciting outdoor games and activities for kids ages MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Downtown Trailhead Park 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m rd St. NW Lake Maude Nature Park 10 a.m. - Noon th St. NE Kiwanis Park Noon - 1 p.m. 3rd St. and Ave C NW Abby Lane Apartments 1:30-3:30 p.m. 100 Evergreen Place SW Downtown Trailhead Park 11 a.m. - 1 p.m rd St. NW Palm Place Apartments 1-2:30 p.m nd St. NW Lake Hartridge Nature Park 1-3 p.m. Beach Parkway at 20th St. NW Malcolm Park 1:30-2:30 p.m. Ave. N and 8th St. SW Girl Scout Park 4-5 p.m. Avenue B NW and 24th St. Palm Place Apartments 1-2:30 p.m nd St. NW Villas at Lake Smart 3-4:30 p.m Vista Del Largo Dr. Lions Park 3-5 p.m. 820 Ave. L SW Villas at Lake Smart 3-4:30 p.m Vista Del Largo Dr. REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE DURING EACH PROGRAM. ALSO, ONLINE AT PLEASE CALL (863) FOR MORE INFORMATION.

25 MEET THE AUTHOR & BOOK SIGNING EVENT MARCH 2 P.M. WINTER HAVEN PUBLIC LIBRARY Tim has published sixteen novels in several languages including Florida Roadkill, The Stingray Shuffle, Cadillac Beach, Torpedo Juice, Pineapple Grenade and his new release, The Riptide Ultra-Glide. To see a full listing of his books, visit his website at Join us, for Tim s first visit to Winter Haven! Saturday, March 30 at 2 p.m. Meet Tim, Buy His New Book, Q&A Session For more information call the Winter Haven Library at

26 WATERSHED ECOLOGY KAYAK TOURS UF/IFAS Photo By: Thomas Wright City of Winter Haven Photo By: MJ Carnevale UF/IFAS Photo By: Center for Aquatic and Invasive Species W e all live in a watershed. Come learn about the Peace Creek Watershed during a recreational kayak tour hosted by UF/IFAS Polk County Extension and the City of Winter Haven s Natural Resources Division. Enjoy a free day on the water learning about common lakefront issues, wildlife habitat, aquatic plant identification, and much more. Due to available kayaks, space is limited to 13 people. Personal kayaks and canoes are welcome to join, just no motorized boats please. These tours will be physically demanding. Please dress for the heat and bring water. REGISTER AT: Kayak Tour Dates May 18, 9-11 am June 15, 9-11 am July 13, 9-11 am August 17, 9-11 am For more info, contact: Shannon McGee Natural Resources Extension Agent , ext. 102 smcgee@ufl.edu PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) is an Equal Opportunity Institution authorized to provide research, educational information and other services only to individuals and institutions that function with non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service, University of Florida, IFAS, Florida A. & M. University Cooperative Extension Program, and Boards of County Commissioners Cooperating.

27 A global day committed to engaging and mobilizing societies around the world to end child sexual abuse. YOU CAN HELP PUT AN END TO CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE Community Awareness Event APRIL 13, :00-3:30 WINTER HAVEN, FL 9:00 to 9:30 Registration and booths open 9:30 to 12:00 Darkness to Light, Stewards of Children Prevention Training 12:00 to 12:45 Lunch and booths open 12:45 to 1:15 Major Joe Halman of PCSO Central Florida Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force 1:15 to 1:45 Leeronnie Ogletree, author of Major League Addiction, A Survivor s Journey Recently featured on Lisa Ling s Our America on the OWN Network! Proceeds benefit future D2L training. $ for all training and lunch! CEUs available APRIL IS CSA AWARENESS MONTH! What can you do in our community to prevent child sexual abuse? It all begins with your education! Join us as we raise awareness to the presence and consequences of child sexual abuse in our community. Educated adults can take the steps to prevent, recognize and react responsibly to the reality of child sexual abuse. You can make the difference! Meeting at the Polk County Sheriff s Office 3635 Avenue G Northwest Winter Haven, FL Advanced Registration Required! Contact: Kim Alvarez at or alvark55@gmail.com Please register by April 6, :45 to 2:00 Break and booths open 2:00 to 2:45 Norma Vaillette, LMHC, Long Term Effects of CSA on the Adolescent & Adult Survivor Monique Burr Foundation 2:45 to 3:15 Marilyn Mancuso, Certified Womens Adult CSA Survivor Support Group Leader 3:15 to 3:30 Close