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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20TH
» Lunch and Learn Starts and noon A power lunch series for entrepreneurs that focuses on “Small Business ownership and entrepreneurship. Hillsborough Community College $8.00 suggested donation at the door for the cost of lunch For more information call Juan Lynum 813-4430272
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21ST
» Cracker Country Fest Starts 6:30 pm The 2nd annual charity event sponsored by Daybreak Rotary Club to benefit the United Food Bank of Plant City and Charities of Plant City Daybreak Rotary. Dress is country casual or camo. There will also be a blue grass band, wild game cooking and a “Handy Man” auction. 2506 Clubhouse Drive Plant City, Florida $75.00 Per person For more information and to reserve tickets, contact George or Cassandra Banning 813-759-1638
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22ND
» Plantacious Fall Festival 8am to 4pm The 2nd annual fall festival will have an antiques and crafts market place, family entertainment, chili cook-off, face painting, hay bale maze and more. There will also be antique appraisers from 8am to 3pm. Historic Downtown Plant City For more information, call the Chamber office 813-754-3707 » 17TH Annual Golf Tournament Registration begins at 11am, tournament starts at 1pm Plant City Optimist Club along with Plant City Recreation &Parks Department will be hosting the event to raise money for Youth Flag Football, Youth Basketball, Youth Soccer, Little League Baseball and other various youth activities. There will be a putting contest, two long drive holes, two closest to the pin holes and a door prize raffle. Walden Lake Golf & Country Club 2001 Clubhouse Drive, Plant City $60.00 per player; sponsorships also available For more information call Walt Arnold 813-7521602 » City of Plant City Halloween Festival & Haunted Tunnel 5:30-9PM Inflatables, Rock Wall, Boxing Robots and more... Cost: $7 per child ages 2 and up $6 for children in
Costume Planteen Recreation Center, 301 Dort St. For more information call 659-4256
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25th
» Rachel’s Challenge 9:15-10:15 a.m. *6th graders & concerned adults) 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. - *7th/8th graders & concerned adults) 6:30 p.m. - All are welcome An event to help promote positive community in student bodies. Tomlin Middle School Admittance is free
Wednesday, October 26th
» Shiloh Baptist Church is hosting a Trunk or Treat from 6:00-8:00pm. The fall celebration will include jousting, popcorn, snow cones, exotic creatures, fun costumes, prizes & giveaways, hotdogs, live band, giant slide and moonwalk, a rockwall, and of course, lots and lots of candy. Shiloh is located at 905 W Terrace Dr, Plant City, FL 33563. For more information call 813-7547445
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27TH
» Bowling Tournament 2pm to 6 pm Chambered sponsored tournament to help finance the Chamber Foundation for Scholarships. Thirty teams of four will compete. Family Bowl in Plant City For more information call Chamber office 813754-3707 or e-mail amy@plantcity.org
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29th
» Drive One 4UR School 9am to 4 pm Jarrett-Scott Ford is providing various Ford vehicles like Fiesta F150 and Fusion at Durant High School for people to test drive. Ford will donate $20.00 for each test drive, and drivers must be 18 or older. Parking lot at Durant at the corner of Turkey Creek Road and Keysville Road For more information, contact Jason Swilley 813752-4171 » Bethany Baptist Church Fall Festival 6pm to 8:30pm Food, games, hay-ride, face painting and more. Come out for a fun time. 3409 N. Cork Rd Plant City, Florida 33565 For more information 813-752-9209
Monday, October 31st
» Eastside Baptist Church is hosting a Trunk or Treat from 5:30 to 8:00 pm. The event will include face painting, a bouce house, games for kids, candy and food. Eastside is located at 1318 E Calhoun St. For more information call 813754-2661.
THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17th, 18th, 19th
» Plant City Entertainment “Don’t Tell Your Mother” 8 pm An uproarious comedy and family fun. 101 North Thomas St., Plant City Ticket prices $10 for members and group advance sales, $12 for senior citizens, non-members and students through 12th grade, $14 for general admission for non-members For more information visit their website: www. plantcityentertainment.com
Saturday, November 5
» Festival of Joy Trinity United Methodist Chruch 8AM-2PM Huge Flea Market/Yard Sale Plant Sale Free Haircuts and health Screenings and more 416 Walter Drive, Plant City For more information call the church at 813.752.9316
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH
» Dancing with the Locals The Noon Rotary Club is hosting this fun-filled evening. Red Rose Inn & Suites For more information call Brett Muller 813-7526193
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH
» Florida Opry Returns Doors open at 5pm, Show starts at 6pm Family friendly entertainment. 1914 Plant City High School Community Center » Empty Bowls Lunch 11 a.m. to 1:30 pm Raise awareness to hunger and enable all ages to work together to help those in need in the community. All proceeds will benefit the United Food Bank of Plant City. $10 suggested donation For more information visit the website: www.ufbpc. biz/upcomingevents or call Silvia Dodson 813-7541521 ext. 14
FRIDAY and SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11th & 12th
» Plant City Entertainment “Don’t Tell Your Mother” 8 pm An uproarious comedy and family fun. 101 North Thomas St., Plant City Ticket prices $10 for members and group advance sales, $12 for senior citizens, non-members and students through 12th grade, $14 for general admission for non-members For more information visit their website: www. plantcityentertainment.com
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13th
students through 12th grade, $14 for general admission for non-members For more information visit their website: www. plantcityentertainment.com
» Plant City Entertainment “Don’t Tell Your Mother” 2 pm An uproarious comedy and family fun. 101 North Thomas St., Plant City Ticket prices $10 for members and group advance sales, $12 for senior citizens, non-members and
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19th
» Pig Jam Starts at 10 am to 5 pm 9th annual prize winning barbeque festival event. Many Chamber of Commerce giveaways. 1500 South Park Road, Plant City $5 car parking fee
ONGOING EVENTS
» Auditioning now Vocalists for the Upcoming Musical Tin Pan Alley Show Scheduled for December 9th and 10th in Plant City Tickets are Available at Hardee Fashions 1501 N. Wheeler St. Admittance by Reservation For more information contact Al Cohen 707-0788 Red Rose Inn and Suites Ongoing Events: Red Rose Inn and Suites- Every Monday Learn to Dance with Susan 7 to 9 pm. Learn and easy, fun, and fast method to start dancing with any partner on any dance floor. No partner needed. Call: 863-604-5060 (small fee) Red Rose Inn & Suites- Every Tuesday and Wednesday. Prime Rib & Seafood Buffet Enjoy baked, broiled, steamed, and fried seafood including lightly battered fried shrimp. Succulent steamed crab legs, even tender prime rib au jus with all the trimmings! All this plus salads and deserts to tempt the most demanding palates! Music from Free Time Jazz. Red Rose Inn &Suites- Every Thursday Singles Night Out Happy Hour, Dance Contest, Bottle of Wine and $50 Gift Card giveaway PLUS music from Destiny and either Melissa Malone or Tony Johnson! Strawberry Square, 4401 Pomenade Blvd., Plant City A full schedule of Square and Round Dancing is happening every day at Strawberry Square. We have many callers and cuer’s on the schedule. Visit our website: www.strawberrysquaredancing.com or call the office: 813-752-0491
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