Home Sweet Home, A Gingerbread House Displays
- Dec 1, 2012 at 6:00am to Dec 15, 2012 at 12:00pm UTC-04
- Location: Women's Club
- Description:
You are invited to join us and get into the holiday spirit. See beautiful holiday displays and the contest winners. Bring your children to experience our unique activities and much more! Three fun weekends.
With over 100 entries; the Gingerbread Hou
- Created by: Tracey
Past Events (1809)
2012 Christmas Parade Line-Ups
- Dec 1, 2012 at 5:00am to Dec 14, 2012 at 5:00pm UTC-04
- Location: Around Polk County
- Description:
Annual Havendale Christmas Parade (Auburndale & Winter Haven) – Friday, December 7th
Bartow Christmas Parade – Friday, December 14th
Davenport’s Hometown Christmas Parade – Saturday, December 8th
Haines City Christmas Parade; “A Whoville Christmas” –
- Created by: Tracey
Breakfast with Santa
- Dec 1, 2012 from 4:00am to 6:00am UTC-04
- Location: Woman's Club
- Description:
Benefit for the Women's Resource Center of Lakeland & Winter Haven.
Saturday, December 1st from 8-10 am. Cost is $5 per ticket.
Sponsored by McDonald's.
- Created by: Tracey
Jazzy Gingerbread Gala
- Nov 30, 2012 from 3:00pm to 7:00pm UTC-04
- Location: Woman's Club
- Description:
Let your holidays begin with Hot Jazz, Cool Drinks & Festive Foods.
Benefit for the Women's Resource Center in Lakeland & Winter Haven.
Friday, Nov 30 from 7-11 pm. Cost is $75 per person. Black tie optional. Valet parking.
- Created by: Tracey
"The Raminator" Car Crushing Display and Show
- Nov 29, 2012 at 5:00am to Dec 2, 2012 at 12:00pm UTC-04
- Location: Around Polk County
- Description:
Thursday, Nov 29th; Free Display, Autographs & Photos @ Dodge of Winter Haven, 299 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven.
Friday, Nov 30th; Free Display, Autographs & Photos @ Posner Park Chrysler, Davenport, Hwy 27 one mile south of I-4.
Saturday, Dec
- Created by: Tracey
Andrea Monroy @ The Blue Room
- Nov 24, 2012 from 4:30pm to 7:30pm UTC-04
- Location: The Blue Room
- Description:
Restaurant and lounge serving a Tapas style menu, beer, wine and spirits. Live music 8:30-11:30PM
- Created by: Andrea Monroy
Grand-er Re-opening at Outfielders Sports Bar
- Nov 23, 2012 from 4:00pm to 7:45pm UTC-04
- Location: Outfielders Sports Bar & Grill
- Description:
Live Band, Great Drink Specials and the BEST Jumbo Wings around! Party starts at 8 pm. Bring your friends.
- Created by: Tracey
Polk County Family Week's "I'm Thankful for Family Fun"
- Nov 15, 2012 to Nov 16, 2012
- Location: Your City or Home
- Description:
Just have fun with your family! Play a board game! Enjoy a fishing experience with free equipment, food and more. See what your city has planned from free movies to kayaking on our website. Visit Polk County YMCA's for free family admission. [ww
- Created by: Cynthia Hopkins
Polk County Family Week's "Be the Best Neighbor" and Warming the Homeless Day
- Nov 14, 2012 to Nov 15, 2012
- Location: Home, Work, School
- Description:
Our focus this year is Warming the Homeless! Bring new blankets, coats, scarves and toiletries for free admission to Bok Tower Gardens, Explorations V Children's Museum or Skate World. Find lots of kindness ideas on our website or think of your own
- Created by: Cynthia Hopkins
Polk County Family Week "I'm Grateful for Food and Family" Day
- Nov 13, 2012 to Nov 14, 2012
- Location: Home, School, Work
- Description:
Have breakfast and dinner together as a family! Meet your spouse for lunch or have lunch at school with your child! Eating together as a family makes a significant difference in better grades, avoiding drug use, and more. Fun ideas and recipes to t
- Created by: Cynthia Hopkins
Polk County Family Week's "I Can See Gratitude" Day
- Nov 12, 2012 to Nov 13, 2012
- Location: Home, School, Work
- Description:
Have you paused to appreciate the beauty around you? Recognize gratitude and write a thank you note. Write a gratitude poem or take a nature walk/drive and recognize the beauty you are surrounded by in our world.
"Oh Snap!" Catch someone in the act
- Created by: Cynthia Hopkins
Polk County Family Week Talent Show--Lakeland
- Nov 11, 2012 from 2:00pm to 3:30pm UTC-04
- Location: EPIC Church in Lakeland
- Description:
Polk has talent, and Polk County Family Week wants to see it!!! Apply to share your family friendly act (limit to 5 minutes) for our Lakeland Talent Show at 6:00 pm at the EPIC Church. Every one's a winner...participants receive a gift bag! Flyer
- Created by: Cynthia Hopkins
Polk County Family Week Talent Show--Winter Haven
- Nov 11, 2012 from 11:00am to 12:30pm UTC-04
- Location: Chain O' Lakes Complex
- Description:
Polk has talent, and Polk County Family Week wants to see it!!! Apply to share your family friendly act (limit to 5 minutes) for our Winter Haven Talent Show at 3:00 pm at the Theatre Winter Haven. Every one's a winner...participants receive a gift
- Created by: Cynthia Hopkins
Polk County Family Week's "I Can Show Gratitude" Day
- Nov 11, 2012 to Nov 12, 2012
- Location: Home, work or school!
- Description:
Try complimenting someone on a talent, skill, or strength that you admire. Smile big, saying Thank You! Give a hug, kiss, an email, a heartfelt “I love you,” a smiley face note or a real hand written thank you note. Offer to lighten someone’s workl
- Created by: Cynthia Hopkins
Sunset & Symphony at Bok Tower
- Nov 10, 2012 from 12:30pm to 5:00pm UTC-04
- Location: Bok Tower Gardens
- Description:
Pre-show begins at 4:30 pm. Concert begins at 6 pm featuring Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra and Geert D'hollander; Carillonneur. With special guests Florida Southern College Jazz Ensemble.
- Created by: Tracey
7th Annual Fall Luncheon Fundraiser
- Nov 10, 2012 from 8:00am to 10:00am UTC-04
- Location: First Presbyterian Church
- Description:
Annual charity event for The Way Center; Women and Youth. (a faith based 501(c) 3 non-profit organization)
Lunch Menu: Lasagna, Garlic Bread, Salad, Beverage and Dessert.
Keynote Speaker: Linda Van Hook.
Music by: Heather Willoughby. Volunteer Rec
- Created by: Tracey
Polk County Family Week 5K/1 Mile Run, Walk, Jog--FREE
- Nov 10, 2012 from 5:30am to 6:30am UTC-04
- Location: Central Park in Downtown Winter Haven
- Description:
Show gratitude for your body by participating in Polk County Family Week's 5K/1 Mile Run, Walk, Jog! REGISTRATION IS FREE.--PRE-REGISTER BY NOVEMBER 2ND TO BE GUARANTEED TO RECEIVE FREE T-SHIRT!!! Registration available on website. [www.polkcountyf
- Created by: Cynthia Hopkins
Polk County Family Week Kickoff
- Nov 10, 2012 from 5:00am to 9:00am UTC-04
- Location: Central Park in Downtown Winter Haven
- Description:
Free, family fun!!! FREE--fun activities, bounce houses, informational booths, snacks, food, petting zoo, fire safety house, blood mobile, free family photos. Awards for student essay and art contests and grandparent of the year presented. Entertai
- Created by: Cynthia Hopkins
Moonlight and Magnolias
- Nov 9, 2012 at 3:30pm to Nov 18, 2012 at 12:00pm UTC-04
- Location: Lakeland Community Theatre/Complex
- Description:
Frankly, my dear, this is one funny play... - NY Daily News
Synopsis: 1939 Hollywood is abuzz. Legendary producer David O. Selznick has shut down produc-tion of his new epic, Gone with the Wind, a film adaptation of Margaret Mitchell's novel. The sc
- Created by: Tracey
The Farm LIVE at Boots N Buckles Saloon
- Nov 9, 2012 from 3:00pm to 10:00pm UTC-04
- Location: Boots N Buckles Saloon
- Description:
Breakout country trio The Farm will be performing their hit "Home Sweet Home" along with the rest of their debut album live on the Boots N Buckles Stage
Also opening the stage will be Athens, GA native Chris Rogers
Tickets are only $10
Doors open at 7pm - Created by: Boots N Buckles