BEACH HOUSE BOOKS AND MORE IS NOW TAKING PRE-ORDERS FOR CUSTOM HOLIDAY GIFT BASKETS AND BOXES. START YOUR SHOPPING EARLY AND ORDER YOURS TODAY TO AVOID THE LAST-MINUTE HOLIDAY RUSH. BEACH HOUSE BOOKS OFFERS A VARIETY OF GIFTS AND MERCHANDISE, NEW AND GENTLY USED BOOKS, MOVIES, AND MUSIC TO COMPLIMENT YOUR HOLIDAY GIFT BASKET. VISIT THEM AT 3210 PHYSICIANS WAY IN SEBRING.   

THE SALVATION ARMY HAS BEGUN THEIR ANGEL TREE PROGRAM FOR GIFTS FOR CHILDREN IN HIGHLANDS COUNTY. ANGEL TREE TAGS CAN BE PICKED UP AT THEIR OFFICE AT 3135 KENILWORTH BLVD. IN SEBRING.  

DO YOU WANT TO HELP THIS HOLIDAY SEASON? BELL RINGER VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED FOR BELL RINGING BESIDE THE SALVATION ARMY RED KETTLES IN HIGHLANDS COUNTY.  THE HIGHLANDS COUNTY KETTLE CAMPAIGN WILL BEGIN NOVEMBER 25TH AND WILL RUN THROUGH CHRISTMAS EVE. BELL RINGING DOES NOT OCCUR ON SUNDAYS OR THANKSGIVING DAY AND YOU CAN PICK THE PLACE AND TIME. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING, PLEASE CALL 863-385-7548. 

EACH TUESDAY STARTING THIS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH, THE EMPORIUM MARKETPLACE WILL HOST CUP AND A CRAFT. SIP ON TEA AND ENJOY THE COMPANY OF NEW FRIENDS AS YOU WORK ON AN EASY CRAFT PROJECT. CLASSES ARE AT 10:30AM AND 2:30PM. THIS TUESDAY, LEARN HOW TO MAKE ORIGAMI ROSES. COST IS $15 PER PERSON. LOCATED AT 1570 LAKEVIEW DRIVE, SUITE 108, IN SEBRING. FOR RESERVATIONS, PLEASE CALL 863-289-6034. 

ENJOY TASTES OF HIGHLANDS EVERY WEDNESDAY FROM 5:30PM-8:30PM OCTOBER THROUGH MARCH. BROWSE FOOD VENDORS FOR YOUR LOCAL GROCERIES PLUS LOCAL CHEFS, COOKS, FOOD TRUCKS AND CATERERS BRINGING THEIR FAVORITE FLAVORS TO SHARE. LOCATED AT JOURNAL PLAZA AT 231 N. MAIN STREET IN LAKE PLACID. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT WWW.LAKEPLACIDFARMERSMARKET.NET.  

THE LAKE PLACID FARMER’S MARKET MEETS EVERY SATURDAY FROM 8:00AM-1:30PM AT JOURNAL PLAZA IN LAKE PLACID. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH, ENJOY LIVE CALYPSO MUSIC BY CECIL XAVIER FROM 10:00AM-1:00PM. LOCATED AT 231 N. MAIN STREET. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT WWW.LAKEPLACIDFARMERSMARKET.NET. 

HIGHLANDS COUNTY AG-VENTURE WILL BE AT THE HIGHLANDS COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, STARTING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH THROUGH NOVEMBER 14TH. ENJOY NIGHTTIME AG-VENTURE ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH, WITH A STEAK DINNER- DINE IN OR OUT FROM 4:30PM-6:30PM. DINNERS ARE $20 PER PERSON AND $10 FOR CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER. FREE GUIDED TOURS OF THE STATIONS WILL BEGIN AT 5:30PM. YOU AND YOUR FAMILY CAN ALSO ENJOY FREE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT WHILE YOU EAT. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 352-280-0330. 

THE SEBRING HILLS ASSOCIATION WILL BE HOSTING THEIR NEXT QUARTERS FOR A CAUSE AUCTION, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH. DOORS OPEN AT 6:00PM AND THE AUCTION STARTS AT 7:00PM. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. LOCATED AT 200 LARK AVENUE IN SEBRING. 

KICK OFF THE HOLIDAY SEASON WITH A FUN NIGHT OF SHOPPING AT THE EMPORIUM MARKETPLACE OF SEBRING, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH, FROM 4:00PM-7:00PM. IT’S A SIP N SHOP EVENT SO ENJOY A COMPLIMENTARY BEVERAGE AND FINGER FOODS WHILE YOU BROWSE VARIOUS VENDORS. ALSO, BRING A FRIEND AND ENTER THE BASKET RAFFLE GIVEAWAY! FREE PARKING AVAILABLE AND RESERVATIONS ARE NOT REQUIRED. LOCATED AT 1570 LAKEVIEW DRIVE, SUITE 108, IN SEBRING.  

THERE WILL BE A SHRINER’S SPAGHETTI DINNER THIS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH, FROM 4:00PM-6:00PM. ENJOY SPAGHETTI WITH MEAT SAUCE, GARDEN SALAD, A BEVERAGE, AND DESSERT- DINE IN OR CARRY OUT. THE COST IS $10 PER PERSON. THERE WILL ALSO BE A 50/50 RAFFLE AND YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE PRESENT TO WIN. PAY AT THE DOOR IS AVAILABLE. LOCATED AT 2604 FL-17 IN AVON PARK. 

THE NU-HOPE MOONLIGHT SIP & THRIFT EVENT WILL BE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH, FROM 5:0PM-7:30PM. THIS SPECIAL AFTER-HOURS EVENT FEATURES THE NU-HOPE DASH OF HOPE WHERE ONE LUCKY ATTENDEE WILL WIN A WILD, 2 MINUTE SHOPPING SPREE THAT WILL TAKE PLACE LIVE AT THE EVENT. ALSO ENJOY LIGHT REFRESHMENTS, SPECIAL SALES, RAFFLES, MUSIC AND MORE! NO COST TO ATTEND, ALL ARE WELCOME! LOCATED AT 103 S. MAIN AVENUE IN LAKE PLACID.  

THE GFWC LAKE PLACID JUNIOR WOMAN’S CLUB 5TH ANNUAL VENDOR SPLENDOR EVENT WILL BE SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH, FROM 8:00AM-1:00PM AT 10 N. MAIN AVENUE IN LAKE PLACID. THIS IS A FUNDRAISER TO HELP LOCAL CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. ENJOY SOME EARLY CHRISTMAS SHOPPING, OPPORTUNITY BASKETS, A VARIETY OF VENDORS, FOOD TRUCKS AND MORE!  

YOUR HIGHLANDS FLORIDA MASTER GARDENER VOLUNTEERS ARE AT IT AGAIN WITH THE 6TH ANNUAL “LET IT GROW,” GARDEN FESTIVAL AND PLANT SALE, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH, STARTING AT 9:00AM.  ENJOY GREAT PLANT DEALS, LIVE ENTERTAINMENT FROM HARRY HAVERY, JAMIE TREMPS, AND M-SQUARED. EXPECT OVER 100 VENDORS, FOOD TRUCKS, A SILENT AUCTION AND RAFFLE, FREE PLANT CLASSES, AND FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY. LOCATED AT 4509 GEORGE BLVD. IN SEBRING. 

SAVE THE DATE! THE HEARTLAND HOEDOWN BROUGHT TO YOU BY HEARTLAND HORSES EQUINE ACTIVTIES & LEARNING CENTER, WILL BE NOVEMBER 16TH FROM 5:00PM-10:00PM. ENJOY LIVE MUSIC, RAFFLES, A SPECIAL DRILL TEAM PERFORMANCE AND MORE! PLEASE MAKE SURE TO BRING YOUR OWN CHAIR. CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER ARE FREE.   

THE VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA HIGHLANDS COUNTY CHAPTER 1097 INVITES YOU TO THE 2ND ANNUAL THANKS FOR GIVING DINNER, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH. ALL VETERANS AND 1 GUEST ARE INVITED TO SHARE A SPECIAL MEAL TOGETHER INCLUDING PUBLIX FRIED CHICKEN, POTATO SALAD, COLE SLAW, GREEN BEANS, ROLLS, BEVERAGE AND DESSERT. TO JOIN THIS SPECIAL MEAL PLEASE CALL NORA AT 860-480-2551 FOR RESERVATIONS BEFORE NOVEMBER 4TH. LOCATED AT 33565 GRAND PRIX DRIVE IN SEBRING.  

TEST YOUR DETECTIVE SKILLS ABOARD THE AVON PARK EXPRESS AT AN INTERACTIVE MURDER MYSTERY ON NOVEMBER 16TH, AT 6:00PM. A THREE COURSE MEAL WILL BE SERVED DURING THE PERFORMANCE.  FOR ADDED FUN, DRESS FOR THE 1930’S AND DISCOVER WHO DID IT!  TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE AVON PARK DEPOT MUSEUM. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 863-453-3525. 

THE AVON PARK MOOSE LODGE #2494 WILL HOST AN ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH, FROM 8:00AM-11:00AM. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND LOCATED AT 1318 W. BELL STREET IN AVON PARK. 

THERE WILL BE AN INTERNATIONAL FOOD FESTIVAL BROUGHT TO YOU BY OUR LADY OF GRACE CATHOLIC CHURCH, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH, FROM 11:00AM-2:00PM. TICKETS ARE $15 PER PERSON. LOCATED AT 595 E. MAIN STREET IN AVON PARK. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 863-991-1020.  

THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF AVON PARK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE HEARTLAND CULTURAL ALLIANCE AND THE HOTEL JACARANDA WILL PRESENT A TALK ON THE US POSTAL MURALS CALLED THE BAREFOOT MAILMAN, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH, AT 3:00PM. KERI WATSON, A PROFESSOR AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA IS THE SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER. LOCATED AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER IN AVON PARK. FREE TO THE PUBLIC. 

THERE WILL BE JAIME JORGE WORSHIP CONCERT TOUR, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH, STARTING AT 7:00PM AT THE FILIPINO AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL CHURCH IN AVON PARK. A MASTER VIOLINIST- JAIME’S MUSIC INSPIRES, UPLIFTS, AND BRINGS PEACE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 863-449-0160. LOCATED AT 1705 N. OLEANDER DRIVE IN AVON PARK.  

THE FRIENDS OF ISTOKPOGA WILL BE HAVING ITS FALL GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING AT THE LORIDA COMMUNITY CENTER, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21ST, STARTING AT 7:00PM. DOORS OPEN AT 6:15PM. THEY WILL HAVE TWO SPECIAL SPEAKERS FOR THE MEETING, AS WELL AS REPRESENTATIVES FROM FWC AND SFWMD, THERE TO HELP ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS. LOCATED AT 1867 BLESSING AVENUE IN LORIDA. 

THE SUN N’ LAKE 5K TURKEY TROT WILL BE SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23RD FROM 7:30 AM TO 10:00AM. THE PRE-REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS NOVEMBER 20TH WITH T-SHIRT INCLUDED. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT RUNSIGNUP.COM/SEBRING5K. 

ENJOY THE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS VILLAGE BAZAAR AT FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF AVON PARK, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23RD, FROM 10:00AM-2:00PM. BROWSE CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS, CHRISTMAS TREES, CRAFTS, JEWELRY, A BAKE SALE, AND LUNCH FROM 11:00AM-1:00PM. LOCATED AT 200 S. LAKE AVENUE IN AVON PARK. 

THE 32ND ANNUAL TURKEY TROT 5K RUN/WALK WILL BE NOVEMBER 28TH, AT HIGHLANDS HAMMOCK STATE PARK, STARTING AT 8:00AM. THE ENTRY FEE WITH A SHIRT IS $27.00 THROUGH NOVEMBER 16TH, AND THE ENTRY FEE WITHOUT A SHIRT IS $17.00.  THE ENTRY FEE ONLINE OR AFTER NOVEMBER 16TH IS $37.00. ONLINE REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE NOW AT: HTTP://ENDURANCESPORTSTIMING.COM/RACE-CALENDAR. FOR QUESTIONS, PLEASE EMAIL CBROJEK@COMCAST.NET.  

A FEE NOVEL WRITING WORKSHOP WILL BE HOSTED AT THE SEBRING LIBRARY, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4TH, AT 1:00PM. ADMISSION IS FREE. TO RESERVE YOUR FREE PRINTED COPY OF THE LESSON PLEASE CALL LARRY AT 828-254-0904. 

THE 2024 HCCGA CITRUS FUN SHOOT AT QUAIL CREEK WILL BE ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7TH, AT QUAIL CREEK SPORTING RANCH. ENJOY FELLOWSHIP, FUN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING, FOOD, AND RAFFLES. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER, PLEASE VISIT HTTPS://QUAILCREEKSPORTINGRANCH.COM.     

THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY WILL BE HOSTING THE 3RD ANNUAL GOLFING FOR GREAT FUTURES TOURNAMENT, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8TH, AT GOLF HAMMOCK. THE PLAYER’S ENTRY FEE IS $85. PLAY WITH THE PROS AND HAVE FUN! SPONSORSHIPS ARE STILL AVAILABLE AND SPONSOR PAYMENTS ARE DUE BY JANUARY 20TH. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 863-451-5401 OR 863-382-2151.  

THERE WILL BE 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.  

THE BEGINNER LINE DANCE CLASSES AT AMVETS POST #21 IN SEBRING EVERY TUESDAY ARE ON HOLD FOR THE SUMMER MONTHS JUNE-SEPTEMBER. THEY WILL RESUME IN OCTOBER. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL DEE GREVAN AT 863-257-6543.   

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.