KIDS PARK AT AVON PARK LAKES BAPTIST CHURCH HAS SUMMER CAMPS HAPPENING THIS SUMMER. WEEK TWO WILL BE JULY 27TH THROUGH JULY 31ST, AND WEEK THREE WILL BE AUGUST 3RD THROUGH THE 7TH. KIDS PARK CAMPS TRAVEL THREE DAYS OF THE WEEK TO FUN PLACES LIKE ZOOS, ICE SKATING, ROLLER SKATING, TRAMPOLINE PARKS, AQUARIUMS AND MORE. THE COST IS $125 PER WEEK. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER, VISIT THEIR WEBSITE AT APLBC.INFO/CHILDREN. 

THE SEBRING HILLS ASSOCIATION HOLDS BRIDGE EVERY MONDAY AT 1:00PM. LOCATED AT THE SEBRING HILLS ASSOCIATION CLUBHOUSE AT 200 LARK AVENUE IN SEBRING.  MEMBERS AND GUESTS ARE WELCOME TO JOIN FOR AN AFTERNOON OF CARDS AND COMMUNITY. 

THE HUMANE SOCIETY IS REQUESTING COMMUNITY SUPPORT AS THEY PREPARE FOR THIS YEAR’S TERROR TRAIL, HAPPENING EVERY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY IN OCTOBER. A BRAND-NEW SCENE IS BEING BUILT THIS YEAR AND THEY NEED YOUR HELP! THEY ARE CURRENTLY REQUESTING DONATIONS OF MEN’S LARGE AND EXTRA-LARGE SHIRTS AND PANTS, AS WELL AS ANY OLD OR BROKEN DOLLS TO HELP BRING THE NEW SCENE TO LIFE. ITEMS CAN BE DROPPED OFF ANY DAY.   

THERE WILL BE A SPECIAL DOUBLE FEATURE OF THE ORIGINAL JURASSIC PARK AT THE CIRCLE THEATRE ON JUNE 19TH. CATCH THE ADVENTURE ON THE BIG SCREEN AT 3:00 PM OR 6:00 PM—PERFECT FOR AN AFTERNOON OR EVENING ESCAPE. TICKETS ARE JUST $7 AND INCLUDE A BAG OF POPCORN. LOCATED AT 202 CIRCLE PARK DRIVE IN SEBRING. 

THERE WILL A CAR WASH, SATURDAY, JUNE 20TH, SUPPORTING LOCAL YOUTH PARTICIPATING IN THE NATIONAL LITTLE BRITCHES FINALS RODEO IN OKLAHOMA CITY. IT WILL BE LOCATED AT O’REILLY’S AUTO PARTS IN LAKE PLACID, STARTING AT 9:00AM. 

THE CALADIUM ARTS & CRAFTS COOPERATIVE IN LAKE PLACID WILL HOST AN ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT PANCAKE BREAKFAST ON SATURDAY, JUNE 27 FROM 8:00AM–11:00 AM. THE EVENT ALSO FEATURES KIDS’ CRAFTS AND SHOPPING FOR HANDMADE ART AND GIFTS. LOCATED AT 132 E. INTERLAKE BLVD. TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 863-699-5940. 

LADIES OF LOSS, A WIDOW'S SUPPORT AND ACTIVITIES GROUP, WILL MEET ON MONDAY, JUNE 29TH, AT 1:00 PM, AT GRACE BIBLE CHURCH.  THE TOPIC WILL BE SUPPORT CARE THROUGH CHRONIC ILLNESS. ALL WIDOWS ARE VERY WELCOME! LOCATED AT 4541 THUNDERBIRD ROAD IN SEBRING. 

THE HIGHLANDS REPUBLICAN FEDERATED WOMEN WILL BE MEETING ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 1ST, AT THE CADDYSHACK, LOCATED AT 3122 GOLFVIEW ROAD IN SEBRING. LUNCH WILL BEGIN AT 11:30 AM ORDERING FROM THE MENU, AND THE MEETING WILL CONVENE AT 12:30 PM. SPECIAL SPEAKERS ARE CANDIDATES RUNNING FOR THE HIGHLANDS COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD.   PLEASE RSVP BY CALLING OR TEXTING 561-715-8058.  FEEL FREE TO BRING A GUEST AND MEN ARE ALSO WELCOME TO ATTEND. 

JOIN THE ARTISTS AT THE CALADIUM ARTS AND CRAFTS COOPERATIVE IN CELEBRATING AMERICA’S 250TH ANNIVERSARY ON FRIDAY, JULY 3RD FROM 10:00 AM UNTIL 4:00 PM. ENJOY A FREE HOT DOG WITH DRINK AND HOMEMADE DESSERT WHILE YOU WATCH DEMONSTRATIONS OF SOME OF THE ARTS AND CRAFTS THEY CREATE AND SELL, AND THEN BROWSE THE SHOP TO CHECK OUT ALL OUR CREATIONS. MAKE A PURCHASE ANY TIME DURING THE WEEK AND RECEIVE A FREE 4” X 6” AMERICAN FLAG.  LOCATED AT 132 EAST INTERLAKE BOULEVARD IN DOWNTOWN LAKE PLACID. 

THE HIGHLANDS LAKESIDE THEATRE WILL BE HOSTING THE ANNUAL PATRIOTIC REVUE, JULY 4TH, WITH FREE SHOWS EVERY HOUR FROM 11:00AM TO 3:00PM. THIS SPECIAL EVENT IS A SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT THEATRE WORKSHOPS, COLLEGE ASSISTANCE, AND CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES. REFRESHMENT SALE PROCEEDS WILL GO INTO THE SCHOLARSHIP FUND.  

JOIN THE LAKE PLACID MOOSE LODGE #2374 FOR THE 250TH FAMILY FUN DAY & JULY 4TH CELEBRATION ON JULY 4TH FROM 12:00PM TO 6:00PM. ENJOY A BACKYARD PITMASTER BBQ COMPETITION ALONG WITH CORNHOLE, A DUNK TANK, BALLOON GAMES, AND MORE FAMILY FUN ACTIVITIES. THERE WILL BE RANDOM PRIZES, RAFFLES, AND PLENTY OF GREAT FOOD THROUGHOUT THE DAY. BBQ COMPETITORS CAN REGISTER AT THE LODGE THROUGH JUNE 26TH. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. 

THE SEBRING HISTORICAL SOCIETY WILL BE HOSTING A 4TH OF JULY CELBRATION IN HONOR OF THE 250TH AMERICAN ANNIVESARY, AT THE JACK STROUP CIVIC CENTER AND SEBRING CITY PIER, FROM 4:00PM TO 8:00PM. ENJOY FOOD VENDORS, KIDS’ ACTIVITIES, HISTORICAL DISPLAYS, AND LIVE MUSIC BY BATTLE OF THE BANDS. THE FIREWORKS DISPLAY WILL COMMENCE AT 9:00PM.  

THE ANNUAL HEELS THAT HEAL EVENT IS SET FOR FRIDAY, JULY 10TH, FROM 6:00PM TO 9:00PM AT ISLAND VIEW RESTAURANT. ATTENDEES WILL ENJOY AN EVENING OF FRIENDSHIP AND PHILANTHROPY FEATURING DYNAMIC LOCAL SPEAKERS & TALENT. TICKETS ARE $75 PER PERSON AND CAN BE PURCHASED ONLINE NOW UNTIL JULY 1ST, AT RIDGEAREAARC.ORG. ALL PROCEED BENEFIT THE WOMEN OF RIDGE AREA ARC.  

THE 35TH ANNUAL CALADIUM FESTIVAL WILL BE JULY 24TH THROUGH THE 26TH, IN DOWNTOWN LAKE PLACID. ENJOY HUNDREDS OF VARIETIES OF CALADIUM BULBS AND PLANTS, OVER 150 CRAFT VENDORS, FOOD, LIVE MUSIC AND THE CAR & BIKE SHOW ON SATURDAY THE 25TH. FRIDAY & SATURDAY THE FESTIVAL FUN IS 9:00AM TO 4:00PM AND ON SUNDAY 10:00AM TO 3:00PM. FOR ALL THE DETAILS, VISIT WWW.CALADIUMFESTIVAL.ORG. 

BEAT THE SUMMER HEAT AND GET A HEAD START ON HOLIDAY SHOPPING AT THE CHRISTMAS IN JULY VENDOR FAIR, PRESENTED BY ADVENT HEALTH.  JOIN THEM ON JULY 25TH FROM 10:00AM TO 3:00 PM FOR AN INDOOR, FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENT—FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. BROWSE AND SHOP FROM 30+ LOCAL VENDORS ALL UNDER ONE ROOF! LOCATED AT THE HISTORIC CIRCLE THEATRE IN SEBRING.  

THE CALADIUMS AFTER DARK CELBRATION PRESENTED BY THE LAKE PLACID MOOSE LODGE #2374 WILL BE ON JULY 25TH AT 7:30PM, WITH A $10 COVER CHARGE. ENJOY MUSIC, FOOD, AGAMES, AND FUN, AS WELL AS A BEST 70’S ATTIRE CONTEST! OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. LOCATED AT 2137 US HWY 27 S. IN LAKE PLACID 

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (AA) IS HERE TO HELP THOSE IN HIGHLANDS, POLK, AND HARDEE COUNTIES ON THEIR JOURNEY TO RECOVERY. MEETINGS AND SUPPORT ARE AVAILABLE FOR ANYONE SEEKING HELP WITH ALCOHOL USE. FOR ASSISTANCE OR MORE INFORMATION, CALL THE 24-HOUR HOTLINE AT 863-687-9275. AA IS COMMITTED TO HELPING MEMBERS BUILD A SOBER, HEALTHY, AND SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY. 

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 JUNE. 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.