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THE ANNUAL SUN ‘N LAKE TURKEY TROT 5K RETURNS ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND, OFFERING A FUN AND FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENT FOR RUNNERS, WALKERS, AND EVEN LEASHED DOGS AND STROLLERS. THIS YEAR’S RACE PARTNERS WITH HIGHLANDS COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES FOR A SPECIAL PET ADOPTION EVENT AND DONATION DRIVE FOR PET FOOD, TOYS, TOWELS, AND OUTDOOR CARPETS. REGISTER ONLINE AT SNLDISTRICT.ORG UNDER “EVENTS” OR THROUGH RUN 4 A CAUSE BY SEARCHING SUN ‘N LAKE—ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE MEDALS, WITH AWARDS FOR TOP MALE AND FEMALE FINISHERS IN EACH AGE GROUP.

THE ROBERT C SAFFORLD SR. FOUNDATION INVITES YOU TO SUPPORT LOCAL UNDERPRIVILEDGED YOUTH BY PARTICIPATING IN THEIR “SPONSOR A STUDENT” PROGRAM. BY DONATING $100, YOU CAN HELP GIVE A HIGHLANDS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND THE 2025 FLORIDA CLASSIC FOOTBALL GAME ON NOVEMBER 22ND. YOUR DONATION GIVES THEM LUXURY TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE GAME, BREAKFAST, AN EVENT T-SHIRT, 3 HOURS AT FAN FEST, AND TICKETS FOR THE GAME. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 863-812-0845.

CAR ENTHUSIASTS ARE INVITED TO THE WHEELS OF COLOR AUTOMOTIVE GATHERING ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29TH, 2025, FROM 7:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M. AT THE SEBRING MOTOR GARAGES & TOWNHOMES, LOCATED AT 120 FLORAL DRIVE IN SEBRING—JUST WEST OF US 27 ON US 98. THE POST-THANKSGIVING EVENT PROMISES A VIBRANT SHOWCASE OF VEHICLES AND COMMUNITY FUN. TO REGISTER, VISIT MSREG.COM/WHEELSOFCOLOR, AND HIGHLANDS COUNTY PARTICIPANTS CAN USE THE PROMO CODE HIGHLANDS50 TO RECEIVE A $25 DISCOUNTED REGISTRATION RATE.

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR THE 28TH ANNUAL HCCGA CITRUS SPORTING CLAYS FUN SHOOT, HAPPENING SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6TH AT QUAIL CREEK SPORTING RANCH NORTH OF OKEECHOBEE. THE EVENT FEATURES A DAY OF FUN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING, FELLOWSHIP WITH THE AG COMMUNITY, AND A PRIME RIB & SEAFOOD LUNCHEON SPONSORED BY FARM CREDIT OF FLORIDA. TO REGISTER OR LEARN ABOUT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, CONTACT RAY AT THE HCCGA OFFICE AT (863) 385-8091.

THE COMFORT BEAR DRIVE FOR FIRST RESPONDERS IS UNDERWAY TO BENEFIT CHILDREN THROUGHOUT HIGHLANDS COUNTY. RESIDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO DONATE A NEW STUFFED ANIMAL, 10–18 INCHES IN SIZE, BY WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10TH, AT ONE OF SEVERAL DROP-OFF LOCATIONS, INCLUDING SEBRING FIRE STATION #14, SUN ‘N LAKE FIRE DEPARTMENT, HIGHLANDS COUNTY FIRE/EMS STATION #19, AVON PARK CHURCH SERVICE CENTER, OR SUNNY PINES RV & MOBILE HOME PARK. FOR DETAILS, CALL CORBIN DYER JR. AT (863) 214-8402.

REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THE 8TH ANNUAL GOLF BIG FORE KIDS' TOURNAMENT, BENEFITING BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE SUN COAST, ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2025, AT SUN ‘N LAKE GOLF CLUB IN SEBRING. ENJOY A FUN-FILLED DAY FEATURING THE BALL DROP, AIR CANNON, BEAT THE PRO, AWARDS, AND PRIZES, WITH REGISTRATION STARTING AT 7:00 A.M. AND A SHOTGUN START AT 8:00 A.M. TO SPONSOR OR REGISTER PLEASE CONTACT 863- 441-1312

THE SEBRING VETERAN’S DAY PARADE WILL TAKE PLACE, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH FROM 6:00PM TO 8:00PM. ENJOY AN ALL-DAY CAR SHOW AND BOOTHS AT THE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, LIVE MUSIC, AND MORE BEFORE THE PARADE.

AVON PARK MAIN STREET INVITES THE COMMUNITY TO THE FIRST HOMETOWN HANGOUT ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH FROM 6:00PM TO 9:00PM AT 3 N. MUSEUM AVENUE. ENJOY AN EVENING OF LOCAL VENDORS, FOOD TRUCKS, LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, CAR SHOWS, AND FAMILY-FRIENDLY FUN UNDER THE LIGHTS OF HISTORIC DOWNTOWN AVON PARK. COME OUT AND EXPERIENCE THE CHARM OF YOUR COMMUNITY AFTER DARK.

SIP, SAVOR, AND CELEBRATE! DOWNTOWN SEBRING IS HOSTING THE GOBBLE WOBBLE, NOVEMBNER 14TH AND 15TH. IT WILL FEATURE TASTINGS OF HANDCRAFTED BEER, WINE, AND SPIRITS FROM ACROSS THE STATE, PLUS LIVE MUSIC AND UNIQUE LOCAL VENDORS. THE VIP EVENT WILL BE ON NOVEMBER 14TH AND THE MAIN TASTING EVENT IS ON NOVEMBER 15TH—TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT WWW.EVENTENY.COM.

TOBY THE CLOWN FOUNDATION, INC. WILL BE HOSTING CLOWN SCHOOL, NOVEMBER 14TH, 15TH, AND 16TH. CLASSES RUN FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY, 8:00AM TO 4:00PM EACH DAY. COME AND LEARN THE ART OF CLOWNING WITH FUN CLASSES LIKE JUGGLING, MAGIC, COSTUMING, AND MUCH MORE. LUNCH, CLOWN MAKEUP, AND A FACE PAINTING KIT WILL BE INCLUDED IN TUITION. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 863-465-2920.

GET INTO THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT AT THE HOLIDAY CRAFT SHOW HOSTED BY THE SEBRING RECREATION CLUB ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH, 2025, FROM 9:00 A.M. TO 2:00 P.M. AT 333 POMEGRANATE AVENUE IN SEBRING (BEHIND THE SEBRING POLICE STATION). BROWSE A VARIETY OF HANDMADE CRAFTS AND UNIQUE SEASONAL GIFTS WHILE ENJOYING FOOD AND DRINKS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE. IT’S A FESTIVE DAY OF SHOPPING AND COMMUNITY FUN YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS!

THE HIGHLANDS COUNTY MASTER GARDENER VOLUNTEERS INVITE THE COMMUNITY TO THE “LET IT GROW” GARDEN FESTIVAL AND PLANT SALE ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH, 2025, FROM 9:00 A.M. TO 3:00 P.M. AT THE BERT J. HARRIS AGRICULTURAL CENTER. ENJOY A DAY FILLED WITH ARTS AND CRAFTS VENDORS, FOOD TRUCKS, GARDENING CLASSES, MUSIC, AND FAMILY FUN, PLUS A SILENT AUCTION AND RAFFLE FEATURING UNIQUE PLANTS AND GARDEN TREASURES. LOCATED AT 4509 GEORGE BLVD. IN SEBRING.

IBANEZ GARDENS INVITES THE COMMUNITY TO ITS ANNUAL FALL ART IN THE GARDEN ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH, FROM 10:00 A.M. TO 3:00 P.M. AT 412 W. INTERLAKE BOULEVARD IN LAKE PLACID. GUESTS CAN STROLL THROUGH THE GARDENS WHILE ENJOYING LIVE JAZZ MUSIC, LOCAL ARTWORK, AND DELICIOUS FOOD, ALL SURROUNDED BY THE BEAUTY OF THE NURSERY. IT’S THE PERFECT WAY TO CELEBRATE THE SEASON AND SUPPORT LOCAL ARTISTS IN A RELAXING OUTDOOR SETTING.

THE HEARTLAND HOEDOWN PRESENTED BY HEARTLAND HORSES EQUINE ACTIVITIES & LEARNING, WILL BE NOVEMBER 15TH FROM 5:00PM TO 10:00PM. ENJOY LIVE ENTERTAINMENT BY GEORGE MORRIS AND THE LARIAT BAND, FOOD, AND DRINKS. $10 ADMISSION REQUIRED, WITH CHILDREN AGES 12 AND UNDER FREE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 863-452-0006. LOCATED AT 4305 INDEPENDENCE STREET IN AVON PARK.

UNDER THE STARS RETURNS TO HIGHLANDS HAMMOCK! ENJOY THE MUSIC IN THE PARK CONCERT SERIES KICKING OFF SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH WITH THE CALICO 80S BAND, FOLLOWED BY MONTHLY SHOWS THROUGH MARCH FEATURING HEARTLAND FAVORITES. CONCERTS RUN 7:00PM TO 9:00PM AT HIGHLANDS HAMMOCK STATE PARK LOCATED AT 5931 HAMMOCK RD IN SEBRING — ADMISSION IS $15 PER ADULT, KIDS 12 AND UNDER FREE. BRING YOUR CHAIRS, BLANKETS, AND ENJOY FOOD, FUN, AND LIVE MUSIC BENEATH THE OAKS!

THE AVON PARK MOOSE LODGE #2494 WILL HOST A $10 ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH, FROM 8:00 TO 11:00 A.M. AT 1318 W. BELL STREET. THE EVENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, WITH ALL WORK DONE BY VOLUNTEERS AND PROCEEDS BENEFITING THE MOOSE LEGION FUND.

BARE WOOD MARKET WILL HOST A CHARITY AFTERNOON TEA ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH AT 3:00PM AT 130 N. RIDGEWOOD DRIVE IN DOWNTOWN SEBRING. DONATIONS ARE $30 PER PERSON, WITH PROCEEDS BENEFITING THE HIGHLANDS COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY. TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE STORE—SEATING IS LIMITED, SO RESERVE YOUR SPOT AND JOIN IN SUPPORTING A GREAT LOCAL CAUSE.

FRIENDS OF ISTOKPOGA WILL HOLD THEIR FALL GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20 AT 7 P.M. AT THE LORIDA COMMUNITY CENTER, 1867 BLESSING AVENUE, LORIDA. DOORS OPEN AT 6:15 P.M. WITH REFRESHMENTS SERVED BEFORE THE PROGRAM. GUEST SPEAKERS INCLUDE PAUL GRAY OF THE AUDUBON SOCIETY, DISCUSSING LAKE ISTOKPOGA BIRDS, AND NICK SZABO OF AGUACULTURE, PROVIDING AN UPDATE ON THE NUTRIENT LOAD REDUCTION PROJECT FOR SFWMD. RESIDENTS AND LAKE ENTHUSIASTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND THIS INFORMATIVE COMMUNITY EVENT.

THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF AVON PARK AND AVON PARK MAIN STREET INVITE THE COMMUNITY TO THE DEDICATION OF THE NEW BASEBALL MURALS AT THE AVON PARK DEPOT MUSEUM ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND AT 11:00 A.M. THE EVENT WILL INCLUDE REMARKS BY ARTIST KEITH GOODSON, BASEBALL LEGEND TOM “FLASH” GORDON, AND OTHER LOCAL DIGNITARIES, WITH LIGHT REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED BY THE AVON PARK CHAMPIONS CLUB. GUESTS WILL ALSO ENJOY A SNEAK PEEK WALK-THROUGH OF THE NEW BASEBALL ADDITION.

GET READY FOR FESTIVE FUN AND MYSTERY AT THE “JINGLE ’N MINGLE” UGLY SWEATER PARTY ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND, AT THE CALADIUM ARTS & CRAFTS COOPERATIVE. GUESTS CAN ENJOY A LIVE HOLIDAY-THEMED MURDER MYSTERY SHOW, WITH A MATINEE LUNCHEON AT NOON FEATURING UNLIMITED SOUP AND SALAD FOR $30 + TAX, OR A DINNER SHOW AT 6:00 P.M. WITH BAKED HAM OR ROAST TURKEY FOR $45 + TAX. KIDS’ MEALS ARE AVAILABLE, AND GUESTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO WEAR THEIR UGLIEST HOLIDAY SWEATER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN PRIZES—TICKETS ARE LIMITED, SO GRAB YOURS EARLY!

CELEBRATE SHOP SMALL SATURDAY IN DOWNTOWN AVON PARK ON NOVEMBER 29TH FROM 10:00AM TO 5:00PM. HOSTED BY AVON PARK MAIN STREET, THIS NATIONAL EVENT ENCOURAGES SHOPPING LOCAL WITH A DAY FULL OF MUSIC, INFORMATION BOOTHS, AND UNIQUE DOWNTOWN SHOPPING EXPERIENCES. SUPPORT THE SMALL BUSINESSES THAT MAKE AVON PARK SPECIAL AND HELP OUR LOCAL ECONOMY GROW.

KICK OFF THE HOLIDAYS WITH A BRITISH TWIST! JOIN PETER NOONE AND HERMAN’S HERMITS FOR AN OLDE ENGLISH CHRISTMAS AT THE WILDSTEIN CENTER AT SFSC IN AVON PARK ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29TH AT 7:00 PM. ENJOY FESTIVE FAVORITES AND TIMELESS HITS LIKE “I’M INTO SOMETHING GOOD” AND “MRS. BROWN, YOU’VE GOT A LOVELY DAUGHTER.” TICKETS START AT $30—VISIT SFSCARTS.ORG OR CALL 863-784-7178 FOR DETAILS!

GET READY TO SERVE UP SOME FUN AT THE FIRST INAUGURAL PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6TH AT 8:00 AM AT TWIN LAKES AT AVON PARK. HOSTED BY AVON PARK MAIN STREET, THIS EVENT BRINGS A DAY OF FRIENDLY COMPETITION, FITNESS, AND FESTIVE CHEER. ENTRY IS $25 PER PERSON OR $50 PER TEAM—TO REGISTER OR LEARN MORE, CALL 863-657-7492.

THE LAKE PLACID GARDEN CLUB INVITES YOU TO THEIR ANNUAL HOLIDAY HOME & GARDEN TOUR ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6TH FROM 11:00AM TO 3:00PM! TOUR FIVE BEAUTIFULLY DECORATED HOMES AND A FESTIVE “EDIBLE GARDEN,” THEN STOP BY THE SUN ‘N LAKES SOUTH CLUBHOUSE FOR BOUTIQUE SHOPPING, COMPLIMENTARY REFRESHMENTS, AND A CHANCE TO DECORATE TREES FOR LOCAL FAMILIES IN NEED. TICKETS ARE $20 — CALL 863-243-3576 TO RESERVE YOURS TODAY!

JOIN AVON PARK MAIN STREET FOR A HOLIDAY CELEBRATION LIKE NO OTHER AT HOMETOWN HANGOUT: “A SMALL TOWN CHRISTMAS” ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12TH FROM 6:00PM TO 9:00PM AT 3 N. MUSEUM AVENUE. ENJOY SNOW, HOT COCOA, VENDORS, FOOD TRUCKS, LIVE MUSIC, RAFFLES, AND FESTIVE DECORATIONS AS DOWNTOWN AVON PARK TRANSFORMS INTO A WINTER WONDERLAND. BRING FAMILY AND FRIENDS TO CELEBRATE THE MAGIC OF THE SEASON TOGETHER.

JOIN THE COMMUNITY ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13TH AT 10:00 A.M. FOR THE FLORIDA MEDAL OF HONOR MEMORIAL WREATH-LAYING CEREMONY AT 442 SOUTH EUCALYPTUS STREET IN DOWNTOWN SEBRING, HONORING 24 OF FLORIDA’S BRAVEST HEROES. THE EVENT COINCIDES WITH NATIONAL WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA DAY, PAYING TRIBUTE TO THOSE WHO GAVE EVERYTHING IN SERVICE TO OUR NATION. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 863-451-5862.

THE LAKE PLACID FARMERS MARKET IS EVERY SATURDAY FROM 8:00AM TO 1:30 PM. ENJOY FRESH LOCAL FARMERS BRINGING CONVENTIONAL AND ORGANIC VEGETABLES AND FRUITS AND LOCAL RANCHERS BRINGING FLORIDA BEEF, CHICKEN AND PORK. COME BY FOR A DELICIOUS BREAKFAST OR LUNCH AND SHOP LOCAL SMALL BUSINESSES AND VENDORS. LOCATED AT THE JOURNAL PLAZA IN DOWNTOWN LAKE PLACID AT 231 N. MAIN AVE.

ENJOY TASTE OF HIGHLANDS, WEDNESDAY EVENINGS FROM 5:30PM TO 8:30 PM. IT FEATURES LOCAL CHEFS, BAKERS, CATERERS AND FOOD VENDORS SHARING THEIR PASSIONS. MAKE IT A DATE NIGHT, HANG OUT WITH FRIENDS OR BRING THE FAMILY. THERE IS LIVE MUSIC, WINE PAIRINGS, AND LOCAL SHOPS ARE OPEN LATER FOR SHOPPING. LOCATED AT THE JOURNAL PLAZA IN DOWNTOWN LAKE PLACID AT 231 N. MAIN AVE.

THERE WILL BE A NEW BEGINNER AND UPPER BEGINNER LINE DANCE CLASSES AT THE HIGHLANDS COUNTY FAMILY YMCA EACH MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, AND FRIDAY FROM 10:30AM-11:30AM YEAR-ROUND. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL DEE AT 863-257-6543 OR THE YMCA AT 863-382-9622.

CHAIR YOGA AND LINE DANCE CLASSES WILL BE OFFERED AT THE SEBRING RECREATION CENTER. CHAIR YOGA IS ON MONDAYS AND THURSDAYS FROM 10:00AM-11:00AM AND LINE DANCE CLASSES ARE ON MONDAYS FROM 11:30AM-12:30PM. COME AND CHECK IT OUT. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL MARY AT 863-273-4495. LOCATED AT 333 POMEGRANATE AVENUE IN DOWTOWN SEBRING.

LAKE PLACID ELKS LODGE #2661 HOSTS BINGO EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT FROM 6PM-9PM AT 200 CR 621 IN LAKE PLACID. ALL PROCEEDS WILL BE GOING TO THE ELKS CHILDREN'S THERAPY SERVICE AND THE ELKS YOUTH CAMP FOR FLORIDA KIDS.

HANDS FOR THE HOMELESS HOSTS THE FEEDING TAMPA BAY FOOD BANK IN AVON PARK EVERY FIRST AND THIRD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH IN AVON PARK. FOOD DISTRIBUTION BEGINS AT 10AM AT THE UNION CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH AT 107 JIM ROGERS AVENUE AND GOES TILL NOON OR THE FOOD RUNS OUT.

PLAY BINGO WITH THE SEBRING HILLS ASSOCIATION EVERY THURSDAY FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER THE GAMES BEGIN AT 6PM AND THE DOORS OPEN AT 4:30PM FOR CONCESSIONS AND SNACKS. CARDS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT 5:00PM. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AT THE CLUBHOUSE LOCATED AT 200 LARK AVENUE IN SEBRING.

PLAY BINGO FOR CHARITY AT THE SEBRING ELKS LODGE EVERY MONDAY NIGHT! DOORS OPEN AT 4:45PM, EARLY BIRDS START AT 6:00PM. PROCEEDS GO TO CHARITY AND A LOW, $6 MINIMUM TO PLAY.

JOIN THE LAKE PLACID MORNING ROTARY CLUB THIS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21ST & 22ND, FROM 6:00PM TO 10:00PM, AT CAMP CLOVERLEAF 4-H SHOOTING RANGE FOR A COMMUNITY TURKEY SHOOT. ENJOY $5 SHOOT TICKETS, RAFFLES, FOOD, REFRESHMENTS, AND ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS. THERE WILL ALSO BE SPECIAL KIDS’, LADIES’ AND MEN’S SHOOTS THROUGHOUT THE EVENT. LOCATED AT 126 CLOVERLEAF ROAD IN LAKE PLACID.

THE ANNUAL SUN ‘N LAKE TURKEY TROT 5K RETURNS ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND, OFFERING A FUN AND FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENT FOR RUNNERS, WALKERS, AND EVEN LEASHED DOGS AND STROLLERS. THIS YEAR’S RACE PARTNERS WITH HIGHLANDS COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES FOR A SPECIAL PET ADOPTION EVENT AND DONATION DRIVE FOR PET FOOD, TOYS, TOWELS, AND OUTDOOR CARPETS. REGISTER ONLINE AT SNLDISTRICT.ORG UNDER “EVENTS” OR THROUGH RUN 4 A CAUSE BY SEARCHING SUN ‘N LAKE—ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE MEDALS, WITH AWARDS FOR TOP MALE AND FEMALE FINISHERS IN EACH AGE GROUP.

LAKE PLACID WESTERN WEAR IN LAKE PLACID IS COLLECTING GIFTS FOR LOCAL VETERANS IN NEED — SIMPLY TAKE A TAG, BUY A GIFT, AND RETURN BOTH BY DECEMBER 20TH. DURING STORE HOURS TUESDAY–FRIDAY 9:00AM TO 5:00PM OR SATURDAY 9:00AM TO 3:00PM. LET’S HONOR THOSE WHO SERVED BY MAKING SURE THEY FEEL REMEMBERED, APPRECIATED, AND SUPPORTED THIS SEASON.