Community Calendar

June:

June 8 - Beginning June 8 and running through August 31, Polk Museum of Art will have reduced hours for the summer. The summer hours are Tuesday - Saturday, 10am - 4pm; closed Sundays, Mondays, and major holidays. The Museum will resume its normal operating hours on September 1, 2009. For more information please contact the Polk Museum of Art at 863.688.7743 or visit their website at www.PolkMuseumofArt.org

July:

July 1 - Sept. 30: Fantasy of Flight if offering a Service Industry Summer rate for all employees of Florida accommodations, restaurants and bars are invited to visit with a special buy one, get one free admission offer. The complimentary admission is valid when accompanied by a guest purchasing a full price paid adult admission ticket. Individuals must present proof of employment to qualify for the discount. Not valid with any other offers, discounts, annual passes or during special events. For more information about Fantasy of Flight, visit www.fantasyofflight.com or call 863-984-3500.

July 3 - Chamber office closed in observance of Independence Day.

July 4 - “Thunder on The Ridge”, beginning at noon at Lake Eva Park.

July 6 - 17 - Polk Museum of Art is currently taking enrollments for Summer Art Camp Session 3, which runs July 6 - 17. Children ages 5 - 13 can enroll for up to 3 classes per day, and classes include drawing, painting, sculpture, textiles, performance play, photography, and edible art. The cost per child, per class is $100 for Museum members and $115 for non-members. Discounts are given if a child takes more than one class. For more information about Summer Art Camp or volunteering, or to enroll your child in Summer Art Camp, please call the Museum’s Education Department at 863-688-5423 or visit www.PolkMuseumofArt.org/classes.

July 8– Board of Director’s Meeting, 8 a.m. in the Chamber Boardroom.

August:

August 3 – Economic Development Meeting, 12 noon in the Chamber Boardroom.

August 7 - 27th Annual Pig Roast, Political Rally, Silent & Live Auction- Lake Eva Banquet Hall in Haines City - 6:00p.m. – 9:00p.m. $50 per person – tables of 8 available. Please contact the Chamber at 863-422-3751 to purchase tickets and RSVP.

August 12– Board of Director’s Meeting, 8 a.m. in the Chamber Boardroom.

September:

September 7 - Chamber office closed in observance of Labor Day

September 9– Board of Director’s Meeting, 8 a.m. in the Chamber Boardroom.

September 14– Economic Development Meeting, 12 noon in the Chamber Boardroom.

September 15 - Business After Hours, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at CEMEX, located at 100 Lem Carnes Road in Davenport. Please join us for the annual not-to-be missed event featuring fantastic food and networking opportunities. Please RSVP to the Chamber at 863-422-3751 by September 14th!

September 18 - Annual Business & Industry Awards Ceremony & Social Event - 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the new Lake Eva Banquet Hall. Please join us to honor the large & small business of the year. Please RSVP to the Chamber by September 15th at 863-422-3751!

September 18 - 19 - Save The Date! The Haines City-Northeast Polk County Regional Chamber of Commerce has scheduled a Central Florida Living and Business Expo for Friday and Saturday September 18 & 19 at Haines City’s new Banquet Hall in Lake Eva Park. September 18 from 11 to 5, September 19 from 9 to 1. 10 x 10 booth cost: $250 non-chamber member, $200 chamber member. Please contact the Chamber at 863-422-3751 for additional information.

October:

October 5 - Economic Development Meeting - 12 noon in the Chamber Boardroom.

October 7 - Board of Director’s Meeting - 8 a.m. in the Chamber Boardroom.

October 8 - Education Committee Meeting - 8 a.m. in the Chamber Boardroom.

October 17 - ” American Cancer Society’s” - “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” - 8:00 am to 11:00 am, at the First Presbyterian Church on Lake Hollingsworth. For more information or to volunteer for the event, please contact (863) 688-2326 X 118 or e-mail Katherine.Kurash@cancer.org.

October 20 - Business After Hours, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., Jarrett Gordon Ford, 2600 Access Road in Davenport. Please join us for great food, friends & fun! Please call the Chamber at 863-422-3751 to RSVP by October 16th!

November:

November 2 - Economic Development Meeting - 12 noon in the Chamber Boardroom.

November 11 - Board of Director’s Meeting - 8 a.m. in the Chamber Boardroom.

November 12 - Education Committee Meeting - 8 a.m. in the Chamber Boardroom.

November 17 - Business After Hours, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Location to be announced soon!

November 19 - 4th Annual Member Appreciation Holiday Thank You Show to be held at the First United Methodist Church, 21 South 2nd Street in Haines City, from 11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Please join us for this annual, festive celebration! $15 with RSVP by November 16th to 863-422-3751!

November 26 - 27 - Chamber office closed in observance of Thanksgiving.

December:

December 1 - Business After Hours hosted by Sunshine Foundation, 5400 CR 547 North in Davenport, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Join us for this Annual Celebration and come out to show your support. Please RSVP to the Chamber by November 25th at 863-422-3751.

December 7 - Economic Development Meeting - 12 noon in the Chamber Boardroom.

December 9 - Board of Director’s Meeting - 8 a.m. in the Chamber Boardroom.

December 10 - Education Committee Meeting - 8 a.m. in the Chamber Boardroom.

December 24 & 25 - Chamber office closed in observance of Christmas.

December 31 & January 1 - Chamber office closed in observance of New Year’s.

The City of Haines City Parks and Recreation Department, Haines City Main Street Association and Haines City-Northeast Polk County Regional Chamber of Commerce invite you to join us at the following events:
2009 City Calendar (dates and locations are subject to change)

• APRIL 11th 10 AM Easter Egg Hunt Larry Parrish Field
• APRIL 17-18 Relay for Life To be announced
• MAY 7th 7:30 AM Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast To be announced
• MAY 9th 6:30 PM Reverse Raffle Community Center
• JULY 4th Noon Thunder on the Ridge Spectacular Lake Eva Park
• AUGUST 8th Noon–2 PM Back2School Bash Cook Field
• OCTOBER 3rd 7:30 AM Health Fair Cook Field
• OCTOBER 31st 10AM – 2 PM Fall Festival
• NOVEMBER 7th Hair & Fashion Show
• DECEMBER 4th 5 – 9 PM Glitter Glisten & Snow
• DECEMBER 5th 10 AM Christmas Parade
• DECEMBER 12th Sharing Christmas with You To be announced