THE 2025 TERROR TRAIL BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF SEBRING WILL RUN EVERY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH NOVEMBER 1ST! ATTENDEES ARE ASKED TO PARK AT GATE 3 AT THE SEBRING RACEWAY. TICKET BOOTHS WILL BE OPEN FROM 7:00PM-10:00PM.

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.

THE AMERICAN LEGION POST 69 IN AVON PARK WILL HOST A WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA FUNDRAISER ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18TH, FROM 1–3 P.M. GUESTS CAN PURCHASE A WREATH FOR $17, WHICH INCLUDES A ROAST BEEF DINNER, WITH ALL PROCEEDS GOING TO PLACE WREATHS AT LAKEVIEW MEMORIAL GARDENS FOR LOCAL VETERANS. THE EVENT WILL FEATURE RAFFLES, LIVE MUSIC BY SIDE PROJECT DUO, AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT TO HONOR EVERY VETERAN’S RESTING PLACE.

THE HEARTLAND BEEKEEPERS' ASSOCIATION INVITES YOU TO A BEEKEEPING BASICS CLASS ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18TH, FROM 9:00 AM TO 4:00 PM. THE CLASS WILL BE HELD AT THE BERT J. HARRIS AGRICLTURAL CENTER IN THE SAM POLSTON AUDITORIUM. THE $40 CLASS INCLUDES LUNCH AND HANDS-ON LEARNING TO KICKSTART YOUR BEEKEEPING ADVENTURE. TO REGISTER OR LEARN MORE, PLEASE CALL 863-402-6540. LOCATED AT 4509 GEORGE BLVD. IN SEBRING.

SOUTH FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE INVITES THE COMMUNITY TO CELEBRATE A CENTURY OF LEARNING AT THE LAKE PLACID CENTER ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18TH, FROM 11:00 A.M. TO 2:00 P.M. GUESTS CAN EXPLORE CLASSROOMS, WATCH A HISTORICAL VIDEO NARRATED BY FORMER STUDENTS, AND ENJOY GAMES LIKE GIANT CONNECT 4, JENGA, AND CORN HOLE, ALONG WITH FACE PAINTING AND PERFORMANCES BY TOBY’S CLOWN SCHOOL. ATTENDEES CAN ALSO PREVIEW SFSC’S UPCOMING ART LAB 27 AND ENJOY A COMPLIMENTARY HOT DOG LUNCH. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT 863-784-7081.

THE AVON PARK MOOSE LODGE #2494 WILL HOST A $10 ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19TH, FROM 8:00AM-11:00AM BREAKFAST IS THE FIRST AND THIRD SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH. OPEN TO PUBLIC. LOCATED AT 1318 W. BELL STREET IN AVON PARK.

THE FIRST ANNUAL S.A.L.T. SENIOR EXPO WILL BE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21ST, FROM 3:00PM-6:00PM. THIS IS A FREE EVENT AND A LIGHT DINNER WILL BE PROVIDED. COME DISCOVER RESOURCES, SERVICES, AND OPPORTUNITIES DESIGNED TO SUPPORT SENIORS, CAREGIVERS, AND THEIR FAMILIES. IT WILL BE HELD AT SEBRING CHRISTIAN CHURCH LOCATED AT 4514 HAMMOCK ROAD IN SEBRING.

TOBY THE CLOWN MUSEUM INVITES YOU TO THE 2ND ANNUAL CLOWNIN’ AROUND GOLF TOURNAMENT, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25TH BEGINNING AT 7:00AM. THE TOURNAMENT WILL BE HELD AT GOLF HAMMOCK COUNTRY CLUB IN SEBRING. IT WILL BE A TWO PERSON SCRAMBLE, $150 PER 2 PLAYER TEAM OR $85 FOR SINGLE PLAYERS IF AVAILABLE. YOUR FEE INCLUDES THE GREENS FEE, CART, PRIZES, AND A LUNCHEON. SPONSORS ARE GREATLY APPRECIATED. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO PARTICIPATE, PLEASE CALL THE CLOWN HOUSE AT 863-465-2920.

THE AVON PARK ROTARY CLUB’S FREEDOM FLIGHT GOLF TOURNAMENT WILL BE SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25TH, AT THE RIVER GREENS GOLF COURSE. TEE TIME IS 8:00AM. THE ENTRY FEE IS $80 PER PERSON, WHICH INCLUDES GOLF, CART, REFRESHMENTS, LUNCH, AND POST GOLF AWARDS AND RAFFLE PRIZES. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 863-712-3524.

NU-HOPE SEBRING THRIFT STORE’S FALL CELEBRATION WILL BE SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25TH, FROM 10:00AM TO 2:00PM. DROP BY AND ENJOY SNOWCONES, POPCORN, HOTDOGS, CHIPS, AND SODAS AS WELL AS FACE PAINTING AND SPECIAL SALES. PLUS, IF YOU WEAR YOUR HALLOWEEN COSTUME YOU GET A SPECIAL GIFT! ALL PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT SERVICES PROVIDED TO LOCAL SENIORS BY NU-HOPE ELDER CARE SERVICES. LOCATED AT 3504 OFFICE PARK ROAD IN SEBRING.

THE CALADIUM ARTS AND CRAFTS COOPERATIVE IS HOSTING CROCKPOTS ’N CRAFTS ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25TH, FROM 11:00 AM TO 2:00 PM, AT THE COOPERATIVE. FOR $20.00, PARTICIPANTS WILL ENJOY HOMEMADE SOUPS, CRACKERS, DRINK AND DESSERT AND RECEIVE A HAND-PAINTED PORCELAIN SOUVENIR CUP. ALSO ENJOY BROWSING CRAFT ITEMS FOR SALE, INCLUDING JEWELRY, GREETING CARDS, DECOR, FRAMED ORIGINAL ART, AND MUCH MORE. TICKETS ARE CURRENTLY ON SALE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 863-699-5940. LOCATED AT 132 EAST INTERLAKE BOULEVARD IN LAKE PLACID.

ST. JOHN METHODIST CHURCH WILL BE HOLDING THEIR ANNUAL TRUNK OR TREAT SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25TH FROM 5:00PM TO 7:00 PM. ENJOY GAMES, CANDY, REFRESHMENTS AND LOTS OF FAMILY FUN. LOCATED AT 33631 GRAND PRIX DRIVE IN SEBRING.

THE CITY OF SEBRING DOOR-TO-DOOR TRICK-OR-TREAT NIGHT WILL BE SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25TH, FROM 6:00PM-9:00PM.

DOOR-TO-DOOR TRICK-OR-TREATING IN AVON PARK WILL TAKE PLACE ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25TH FROM 6:00PM-9:00PM. THEN, ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31ST, THE CITY OF CHARM: SPOOKTACULAR ON MAIN WILL BE FROM 5:00PM–9:00PM AT 3 N MUSEUM AVE. IT WILL FEATURE A HAUNTED MUSEUM TOUR, SCAVENGER HUNT, SPOOKY PHOTO OPS, ICE CREAM, AND LOCAL SHOPS AND RESTAURANTS. COSTUMES ARE ENCOURAGED!

THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF AVON PARK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE HOTEL JACARANDA AND THE HEARTLAND CULTURAL ALLIANCE WILL PRESENT A LECTURE ON FLORIDA HISTORY, SUNDAY OCTOBER 26TH, AT 3:00PM. THE TOPIC WILL BE WAR IN PARADISE AND ELIOT KLEINBERG WILL SPEAK ON FLORIDA'S ROLE IN WORLD WAR II. THE SERIES CONTINUES ON NOVEMBER 23RD WHEN LESLIE POOLE WILL PRESENT: TRACING FLORIDA JOURNEYS, LITTLE KNOWN STORIES OF FLORIDA PEOPLE AND PLACES. TALKS ARE HELD IN THE AVON PARK COMMUNITY CENTER N ARE FREE TO THE PUBLIC.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26TH AT 10:00 AM THE FUN BEGINS AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF LAKE JOSEPHINE WITH A FREE INDOOR FALL CARNIVAL. THERE WILL BE A COSTUME CONTEST WITH PRIZES. YOU MUST BE PRESENT DURING THE SERVICE TO WIN. THERE WILL ALSO BE WORSHIP MUSIC AND A GOSPEL PRESENTATION WITH A CHALK-ART ARTIST. ENJOY A HAYRIDE, LOTS OF GAMES AND CANDY, CANDY & MORE CANDY! THE CHURCH IS LOCATED AT 111 LAKE JOSEPHINE DRIVE IN SEBRING. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT FBCLAKEJOSEPHINE.ORG.

DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF ALASKA...IN LAKE PLACID! JOIN CRUISE PLANNERS – SAMUEL AND DEBORAH POLLARD, HOLLAND AMERICA LINE, AND THE GREATER LAKE PLACID CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR ON STAGE ALASKA, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26TH AT 6:00 PM AT THE MASONIC LODGE. THIS LIVE, MULTIMEDIA EVENT FEATURES HOLLAND AMERICA’S ONBOARD NATURALISTS AND ALASKA NATIVE LINDA DRUMM. ADMISSION IS FREE, BUT RSVP IS REQUIRED — RESERVE YOUR SPOT BY CALLING 863-465-4133. LOCATED AT 103 N. MAIN AVE. IN LAKE PLACID.

WOODLAWN ELEMENTARY’S FALL FUN FEST WILL BE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30TH, FROM 3:30PM-6:30PM. ADMISSION IS $15 PER CHILD 12 AND UNDER, ADULTS, 13 AND UP ARE FREE. JOIN THE FUN AS WOODLAWN CELEBRATES THEIR 70TH ANNIVERSARY! THERE WILL BE NEW GAMES AND ATTRACTIONS LIKE A CLIMBING WALL, INFLATABLE CORN MAZE, A HAUNTED HOUSE, SMALL CARNIVAL RIDES, AND MORE! ALUMNI ARE INVITED TO JOIN THE MEMORY LANE BOOTH.

THE PIPAL FOUNDATION’S ANNUAL HALLOWEEN BLOCK PARTY RETURNS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31ST, FROM 6:00PM TO 9:00PM ON INTERLAKE BLVD IN DOWNTOWN LAKE PLACID. ENJOY CANDY FROM LOCAL VENDORS, A LIVE DJ, COSTUME CONTESTS WITH SPOOKY PRIZES, A FOOD TRUCK RALLY AROUND STUART PARK, AND PLENTY OF FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!

THE CITY OF LAKE PLACID’S DOOR-TO-DOOR TRICK-OR-TREAT NIGHT WILL BE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31ST, FROM 6:00PM-9:00PM.

GET READY FOR SOME SPOOKY FUN! THE THIRD ANNUAL HAUNTED MAZE, PRESENTED BY HAYNES PEST CONTROL, IS BACK AT THE CIRCLE THEATRE ON OCTOBER 31ST AND NOVEMBER 1ST. TICKETS ARE REQUIRED—GRAB YOURS ONLINE AT WWW.EVENTENY.COM. LOCATED AT 202 CIRCLE PARK DRIVE IN SEBRING.

CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN IN STYLE! SUNCOAST CREDIT UNION PRESENTS FALL-O-WEEN ON THE CIRCLE IN SEBRING ON OCTOBER 31ST, FEATURING TRUNK-OR-TREAT, FACE PAINTING, GAMES, MUSIC, A COSTUME PARADE, AND MORE. TICKETS AND BOOTH INFO AVAILABLE ONLINE AT WWW.EVENTENY.COM.

THE 58TH SEBRING ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL BE NOVEMBER 1ST, FROM 10:00AM TO 4:00PM. ARTISTS, CRAFTERS, BUSINESSES AND FOOD VENDORS CAN REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.HIGHLANDSARTLEAGUE.ORG. COMPLETED APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY OCTOBER 20TH.

RED’S AUTO OPTIONS IN AVON PARK WILL HOST ITS 2ND ANNUAL MAIN STREET SHOWDOWN ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST, FROM 2:00PM TO 8:00 PM. THE EVENT FEATURES A CAR AND AUDIO SHOW WITH JUDGING STARTING AT 5:00PM, ALONG WITH MUSIC, FOOD TRUCKS, AND VENDORS. PRE-REGISTRATION IS $20 ONLINE OR $25 IN PERSON, AND EVERYONE IS INVITED TO ENJOY A FUN EVENING OF CARS, COMMUNITY, AND COMPETITION.

BOB’S VETS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY WILL BE HOSTING THEIR FIRST VETERAN’S DAY WEEKEND 5K FAITH & FREEDOM RUN/ WALK SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH, STARTING AT 8:00AM. PARTICIPANTS CAN SIGN UP VIA RUNSIGNUP.COM. SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ALSO AVAILABLE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 863-446-2870.

THE MILITARY SEA SERVICES MUSEUM WANTS TO CELEBRATE THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORP BIRTHDAY WITH YOU AND INVITES YOU TO HAVE FREE CAKE AND ICE CREAM WITH THEM, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH AT 1:00PM. LOCATED AT 1402 ROSELAND AVENUE IN SEBRING.

THE CALADIUM ARTS AND CRAFTS CO-OPERATIVE WILL HOST ITS FALL QUARTER AUCTION ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH AT THE CO-OPERATIVE. THE AUCTION RUNS FROM 11:00AM UNTIL THE FUN ENDS, WITH DOORS OPENING AT 10:00AM. TICKETS ARE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FOR $10.00 CASH OR CHECK ONLY—BUT WITH LIMITED SEATING, THEY ARE GOING FAST! REFRESHMENTS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR SALE DURING THE AUCTION. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CALL 863-699-5940. LOCATED AT 132 EAST INTERLAKE BOULEVARD IN LAKE PLACID.

THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY WILL BE HOSTING THEIR FALL GALA, NOVEMBER 8TH, FROM 6:00PM-10:00PM, AT THE ISLAND VIEW RESTAURANT. TICKETS ARE $75 PER PERSON AND CAN BE PURCHASED AT 4216 SEBRING PARKWAY OR ONLINE THROUGH ACTBLUE.

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.

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.

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.

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 OCTOBER. 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.