Community Calendar

Now through March 14 - Polk Senior Games - For more information, please contact Deena Wilbur, Executive Director, at 863-533-0055 or visit their website at www.polkseniorgames.org or send an e-mail to polkseniorgames@verizon.net

Now through March 20 - The Learning Curve, Educational Supplies & Gifts: with a purchase of $20 or more-pick out a lucky pencil that could be worth anywhere from 10-30% off your total purchase! In-stock items only. For more information, please call 863.325.8130 or visit their website at www.thelearningcurvefl.com!

Now through April 1 - Bok Tower Gardens - “Birds as Art” photography exhibit and “Winged Creations” sculpture exhibit. 863-676-1408 or www.boktowergardens.org for more info.

March:

March 12 - Blue Max Scale R/C Challenge & Fly-In - Fantasy of Flight: Static display & fly-in competition. 863-984-3500 or www.fantasyofflight.com for more info.

March 12 - Polk State College Collegiate High School (COL) to host the “Invisible Children’s 2010 Legacy Tour” on March 12 at 7 p.m. in PSC’s Student Center, Winter Haven campus. Please call 863-298-6800 or vist their website, www.polk.edu for more information.

March 13 - Arts in the Park- Lake Eva Park 9am - 3pm. Please contact the Parks & Recreation department at 863-421-3700 for more information.

March 13 - Cattle Baron’s Ball - 6-10pm - Bunch Ranch, Highland City. All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. Tickets must be purchased in advance. $100 Per Person-$1,500 Sponsor Table Seats 10 / Preferred Seating / Program Recognition. Contact: 863-688-2326 X5502 or polk.cbb@cancer.org. This “denim and diamonds” event is the biggest and best themed fund-raising event of its kind benefiting the American Cancer Society. This year’s theme is “Vegas Cowboy”.

March 13 - Great American Cleanup kickoff event - presented by Keep Polk County Beautiful - 8a.m. - noon - first 2,500 participants to pre-register by February 25th will receive a free t-shirt and complimentary admission to Bok Tower Gardens. For more information on how you can get involved, contact Keep Polk County Beautiful, Inc. at (863) 676-7019.

March 14 - Bok Tower Gardens - Music at Pinewood - 4:30-6:30pm - pianist Vladimir Svoysky performing “Romance of Spain.” A reception with refreshments to meet the artist will follow the concert. Tickets are $25/$20 for members. Seating is limited. Call 863-676-1408 or e-mail phrestina@boktower.org for reservations.

March 15 - Polk State College Seminar - Model Stacy Nadeau’s will discuss “Embracing Real Beauty” - 7pm, LTB 1100, Lakeland campus - Stacy Nadeau was one of the first models in Dove’s 2005 “Real Beauty” ad campaign. She was one of five women who appeared on a billboard wearing only her underwear. She recounts her experience and informs men and women about the role they can play in changing the message that young women receive. Contact Donald Painter at dpainter@polk.edu for more information.

March 15 - “Take Back the Night” - Polk State College outside LAC Building, Lakeland campus - 6 pm, – This event will feature music, speeches, and a rally to stop gender violence and take back the night! Contact Donald Painter at dpainter@polk.edu for more information.

March 16 - Business After Hours - 5-7 p.m. Hosted by the Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center. Join us to celebrate spingtime at the Heart of Florida with friends, food & fun! RSVP to the Chamber by March 12th!

March 16 & 17 - The Polk State College Foundation presents the 4th Annual Wise and Witty Women and Many Magnificent Men Fundraising Luncheon 11:30a.m.- 1:30 p.m.: March 16th-Magnolia Building next to Hollis Gardens in Lakeland; March 17th-Polk State College, Winter Haven Campus in the Student Center. $40 per person. Book Scholarship Supporters, which include one event reservation and recognition at the event-$75 per person. Corporate tables of six-$450 includes table signage and recognition in the program. Reservations must be received by March 12th to Lynda McDuff at 863.297.1071 or lmcduff@polk.edu .

March 17-21 - Polk State College Drama Group presents “You Can’t Take It with You” - Fine Arts Theatre, Winter Haven campus. March 18-20 - 7:30 p.m. and -March 21 at 2 p.m. Free preview on March 17 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets to the regular performances are $5 (free for students, faculty and staff). For further information, call 297-1052.

March 18 - Monthly Membership Luncheon - 11:45 - 1:00 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 21 S 2nd Street, Haines City. State of the City address presented by Ann Toney-Deal, Haines City City Manager. $15 w/ RSVP by March 16th. $20 at the door. THANK YOU to our sponsor: Haines City Economic Development Council!

March 19 - Pig Roast Planning Committee Meeting - 12 noon in the Chamber Boardroom.

March 20 & April 3- Fantasy of Flight presents nightFlight to allow guests to participate in a professional paranormal investigation. Limited time only. Reservations required. Call 863-984-3500 for more details or registration via phone, Monday – Friday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. or click on the following link for more info: www.fantasyofflight.com/nightflight/index.htm

March 20 - Cruise In 5-9 p.m. in Railroad Park. Please call the Parks & Recreation Department for more information at 863-421-3700.

March 21 - Music in the Park - 2-6 p.m. Lake Eva Park. Please call the Parks & Recreation Department for more information at 863-421-3700.

March 23 - Education Committee Meeting - 8am in the Chamber Boardroom.

March 25-27 - Living History Symposium - Fantasy of Flight: featuring World War II WASP. 863-984-3500 or www.fantasyofflight.com for more info.

March 26-28 - Florida Trail Days – Pathway to the Future to be held at the FFA Leadership Training Center. This weekend long event is packed with activities for the young and young at heart and promises to be largest event in FTA’s 44 year history. For more information about “Florida Trail Days – Pathway to the Future” and the Florida Trail Association, please visit www.floridatrail.org.

March 27 - Bike Fest, 4-9pm - Railroad Park. Please call the Parks & Recreation Department for more information at 863-421-3700.

March 27 - Bok Tower Gardens - Family Tree Climbing, 9 a.m. - 1p.m. $17; $12 members. Reservations and release forms required. 863-676-1408 for more info.

April:

April 3 - Easter Egg Hunt - Larry Parrish Field. Please call the Parks & Recreation Department for more information at 863-421-3700.

April 4 - Easter Sunrise Service - Lake Eva Park. Please call the Parks & Recreation Department for more information at 863-421-3700.

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

April 9 - Bok Tower Gardens - 7:30 p.m. Tierra Negra with Muriel Anderson will be performing music featuring Anderson’s custom-made harp-guitar. Visit www.boktowergardens.org for more information.

April 9 - Career & Technical Education Expo 2010 - Business, Industry, Community & Educational Partners,
are invited to attend this event to be held at Polk State College / Lakeland Campus - Business – 4-6p.m.; Parents - 6-8p.m.
Refreshments and Entertainment Provided.More than 40 high & middle school exhibitors who will be showcasing their
products and skills. To Register or Help Sponsor This Event visit www.aitpexpo.com, call or e-mail Cliff Bennett at 863.669.2837; cbennett@polk.edu

April 13-18 - 36th annual SUN ʼn FUN International Fly-In & Expo-Lakeland Linder Regional Airport featuring FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt who will participate in a “Meet the FAA” session on Friday, April 16, at 1 p.m. in the FAA National Resource Center and Production Studios located and operating year-round in the heart of the SUN ʼn FUN campus. For more information on the Fly-In or Sun ‘n Fun, please contact them at 863-644-2431 or visit their website at www.sun-n-fun.org

April 14 - Board of Director’s Meeting - 8am in the Chamber Boardroom.

April 15- Education Committee Meeting - 8am in the Chamber Boardroom.

April 15 - Monthly Membership Luncheon- 11:45-1:00pm -Providence Golf and Country Club. Youth Leadership Graduation Ceremony and Teacher & Para-professionals of the Year Recognition Ceremony. Special Guest Speaker David Steele, Director, University Advancement, University of South Florida Polytechnic. RSVP required by 12th! - $20 per person.

April 17 - Cruise In 5-9 p.m. in Railroad Park. Please call the Parks & Recreation Department for more information at 863-421-3700.

April 18 - Music in the Park - 2-6 p.m. Lake Eva Park. Please call the Parks & Recreation Department for more information at 863-421-3700.

April 23-24 - Relay For Life - Lake Eva Park, beginning at 6 p.m. Please call the Parks & Recreation Department for more information at 863-421-3700.

April 24 - Bike Fest, 4-9pm - Railroad Park. Please call the Parks & Recreation Department for more information at 863-421-3700.

May:

May 1 - Spring Fest & Earth Day - Railroad Park. Please call the Parks & Recreation Department for more information at 863-421-3700.

May 1 - Haines City Rotary - Death by Chocolate: 7-9pm -Lake Eva Banquet Hall. $25.00 per person. For more information call 863-604-2610.

May 3 - Economic Development Committee Meeting - 12 noon in the Chamber Boardroom.

May 6 - Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast. Please call the Parks & Recreation Department for more information at 863-421-3700.

May 8 - Reverse Raffle - Lake Eva Banquet Hall. Please call the Parks & Recreation Department for more information at 863-421-3700.

May 12 - Board of Director’s Meeting - 8am in the Chamber Boardroom.

May 16 - Music in the Park - 2-6 p.m. Lake Eva Park. Please call the Parks & Recreation Department for more information at 863-421-3700.

May 20- Education Committee Meeting - 8am in the Chamber Boardroom.

May 20 - Monthly Membership Luncheon - 11:45 - 1:00 pm - First United Methodist Church, 21 S 2nd Street, Haines City. $15 w/ RSVP by May 17th! $20 at the door.

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:
2010 City of Haines City Calendar (dates and locations are subject to change)

1st Friday of every month: Movies in the Park - Lake Eva Park 7pm
3rd Saturday of every month: The Car Cruise In at Rail Road park from 5-9pm
4th Saturday of every month: The Bike Fest at Rail Road Park from 4-9pm
3rd Sunday of the month: Music in the Park Lake Eva Park.

• JANUARY 16th Annual Unity Day & MLK Parade Downtown & Cook Field
• FEBRUARY 20-21st Ribs on the Ridge Lake Eva Park
• FEBRUARY 28th Taste of Haines City Lake Eva Banquet Hall
• MARCH 13th Arts & Crafts Festival Lake Eva Park
• APRIL 3rd Easter Egg Hunt Larry Parrish Field
• APRIL 4th Easter Sunrise Service Lake Eva Park
• APRIL 23-24th Relay for Life Lake Eva Park
• MAY 1st Spring Fest & Earth Day Railroad Park
• MAY 6th 7:30 AM Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast To be announced
• MAY 8th 6:30 PM Reverse Raffle Lake Eva Banquet Hall
• JULY 4th Noon Thunder on the Ridge Spectacular Lake Eva Park
• AUGUST 14th Noon–2 PM Back2School Bash Cook Field
• SEPTEMBER 4th Daddy Daughter Dance, Lake Eva Banquet Hall
• OCTOBER 2nd 7:30 AM Health Fair Lake Eva Banquet Hall
• OCTOBER 30th 10AM – 2 PM Fall Festival Railroad Park
• DECEMBER 3rd 5 – 9 PM Glitter Glisten & Snow Lake Eva Park
• DECEMBER 4th 10 AM Christmas Parade Downtown City Streets
• Sharing Christmas with You To be announced