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ON THE COVER: A collection of Victorian era copper pots, kettles and bread boards at The Barn Antiques, 167 Co Rd 557A, Lake Alfred.

Pillows • Blankets • Relaxing Sedation This month, we visit The Barn Antiques in Lake Alfred. Some might remember going to summer camp there when it was called the Lazy W Ranch before it became the shopping destination that it is today. Over the last 50+ years, one family has been heading to the UK to shop for furniture and antiques to sell at The Barn. What started as an antique stand grew into a restaurant, boutique, garden store and more. Read all about the family that started it and the next generation taking it over.

We were very excited to attend the Greater Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce’s Celebrate Winter Haven Gala in late September. Our company, Destroyer Media & Marketing, won Small Business of the Year and we couldn’t be more excited and grateful. Thank you to the Chamber for celebrating all of the businesses that evening.

Have a very happy Thanksgiving, I hope you have a peaceful time wherever the day takes you.

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M A G A Z I N E S NOVEMBER 2023 // VOLUME 8 // ISSUE 02

CONTENTS LETTER FROM THE EDITOR............... 9 LOCAL NEWS...........................................13 TOP 10..........................................................15 THE BARN ANTIQUES.........................22 COCKTAIL.................................................33 BOND CLINC............................................34

CHECK ME OUT ;).................................37 EMBRACING NOVEMBER................. 38 CALENDAR................................................41 SOLD HOMES..........................................57 HOROSCOPES........................................67 #KINDACHILL.......................................... 69

2023 : Winter Haven Small Business of the Year

2023: Best Writing: Humor // Best Photo Illustration // Best Digital: Social Media // Best Digital: Podcast // Best Advertisement: For a Client 2022: Best Digital: Podcast // Best Photography: Feature Image 2021 : Best Writing: Humor // Best Digital: Social Media // Best Special Theme Issue // Best Writing 2020: Best Writing: Humor // Best Digital: Social Media 2019: Best Writing: Feature // Best Advertisement: For a Client // Best Photography: Cover 2018: Best Design: Cover // Best Redesign 2017: Best Digital: Social Media

Publisher // Chris Sexson chris@destroyermedia.com

Ad Director // Christine Campbell christine@destroyermedia.com

Editor & Photographer // Amy Sexson amy@destroyermedia.com

Managing Editor & Writer // Tara Crutchfield tara@destroyermedia.com

Art & Production Manager // Steven Maynard steven@destroyermedia.com

Graphic Designer // Ella Doyle ella@destroyermedia.com

Media Specialist // Nate Schaller nate@destroyermedia.com

Event Coordinator // Lyndsey Venrick lyndsey@destroyermedia.com

Account Representative // Jessica Parker jessica@destroyermedia.com

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LOCAL NEWS

FALL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS

PIONEER OF THE YEAR

TEACHER SALARY INCREASE

BANKERS CUP WINNERS

Nov. 7, 7 am – 7 pm at polling locations.

Auburndale, Fort Meade, Winter Haven and Lakeland will hold elections for City Commissioners. Registered voters are reminded to update the Elections Office with any name or address changes prior to Election Day. Your normal polling location may have changed just for this election. Please review where you are supposed to vote and see sample ballots online at polkelections.com.

The Lake Wales History Museum is delighted to announce Bill Redmon as the recipient of the prestigious 2023 Pioneer of the Year award. Mr. Redmon’s extraordinary dedication to his community and his outstanding achievements make him a true pioneer in every sense. Among other accomplishments, Mr. Redmon served as the Executive Director of Lake Aurora Christian Camp for an impressive 34 years. During his tenure, he transformed the camp from a humble 25-acre campus into a sprawling 75-acre haven and increased its budget from a modest $10,000 to over a million dollars.

Polk County Public Schools and the Polk Education Association have reached a tentative agreement regarding salaries and benefits for the 202324 fiscal year. The tentative agreement totals $16.5 million specifically for salary increases. The agreement also specifies that $10.6 million will be directed towards teacher salaries, primarily consisting of $9.7 million of state-directed Teacher Salary Increase Allocation (TSIA) funds. TSIA funds are part of the state initiative to increase the minimum beginning teacher salary to $47,500. The tentative agreement also directs that $5.8 million will go towards salaries for paraeducators, secretaries, and other similar support positions.

The Greater Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce awarded the 2023 Bankers Cup to Katie Worthington Decker and Brad Beatty at a gala in September. Veterinary Healthcare Associates won the Large Business of the Year. Destroyer Media & Marketing won the Small Business of the Year. Joe Simonds with Salt Strong won Entrepreneur of the Year. In their 20s flapper attire, over 450 guests celebrated 100 years of the Greater Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce. They finished the night with the traditional passing of the gavel where Dr. Falconetti passed the gavel to 23-24 Board Chairman, Brian Reeves.

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Beginning Nov. 2, you can take a guided walking tour to discover Bok Tower Gardens. Unveil the essence of the Gardens by exploring its rich history, dedicated conservation endeavors, and harmonious fusion of artistic expression showcased through horticulture and the enchanting music of the Singing Tower. Thursdays and Fridays beginning November 2 from 11 am - 12 pm. The cost is $5 for members, and $27 for non-members. Registration is required, visit boktowergardens.org.

Bank of Central Florida has been honored with the George W. Harris, Jr. Success in Large Business Award from the Central Florida Development Council.

This prestigious accolade recognizes the bank’s exceptional growth, community service, and commitment to economic development in the Central Florida region. The bank was selected as a finalist alongside esteemed organizations such as Amazon Air, Southeastern University, and Lakeland Regional Health. Being recognized among these fast-growing large businesses is a testament to the Bank of Central Florida’s success and impact in the community. This recognition highlights the bank’s dedication to serving its clients, supporting local businesses, and contributing to the economic prosperity of the region.

Six/Ten LLC has a location available for a sports bar in downtown Winter Haven. High traffic counts on Ave D and visibility on US Hwy 17, right next to the new Staybridge Hotel opening in December, soon to be brimming with sports teams competing at the Field House. They are looking for an experienced operator, 3200 – 5200 sq ft plus an 800-sq ft covered patio. They are converting the old Tires Unlimited space into WH’s newest go-to location.

A 400-amp service & grease trap is being installed. Interested?

Ideas@sixtenllc.com.

Please join Girls Inc. of Winter Haven for their annual Angels Among Us event on Wednesday, November 15th from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm at Venue 650. This festive event will include wonderful food, great auction items from local businesses, and a cash bar. This is their biggest fundraiser of the year, all money stays locally. Don’t miss out - get your holiday shopping started off right and help Girls Inc. of Winter Haven further its mission of inspiring all girls to be STRONG, SMART & BOLD! girlsincwinterhaven.org

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11/01 ALFRED HITCHCOCK’S REBECCA - NOIRVEMBER FILM 11/02 CRAZY BABIES OZZY OSBOURNE TRIBUTE - LIVE PERFORMANCE 11/09 THE THIRD MAN - NOIRVEMBER FILM 11/10 VETERAN’S DAY SYMPHONY - SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 11/16 THE MALTESE FALCON - NOIRVEMBER FILM 11/17 OUT OF THE BOX - IMPROV COMEDY 11/25 MUPPETS CHRISTMAS CAROL - FREE FILM 11/30 ROCKY IV - FILM

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WINE, CHOCOLATE & CHEESE

LEE BRICE WITH RANDY HOUSER

ART CRAWL

THE GLASS MENAGERIE Nov. 9 - 12 & 16 – 19, performed at the Winter Haven Main Stage Theatre in the Polk State College Fine Arts Building. This play by Tennessee Williams premiered in 1944 and catapulted Williams from obscurity to fame. 63-297-1050 www.polk.edu/theatre

Nov. 11, 6:30 pm at Bartow Ford.

Bartow Ford hosts multi-platinum GRAMMY nominee and CMA and ACM award winner Lee Brice with guest Randy Houser. One concert attendee will win a Ford F150 that night, details at BartowFord.com.

Doors will open at 5 pm. Bring your own chair. centralfloridatix.com

A three-part celebration of Film Noir at The Ritz. Nov. 1 is Alfred Hitchcock’s “Rebecca.” Nov. 9 is “The Third Man.” Finally, Nov. 16 is “The Maltese Falcon.” All shows are only $5 and begin at 7 pm. Spirits & concessions available for purchase. centralfloridatix.com

Presented by Main Street Winter Haven on Nov. 3, 5:30 – 8:30 pm in Downtown Winter Haven.

Tasting tickets include over 40 local shops offering a wine & chocolate or cheese pairing in this immersive experience. centralfloridatix.com

Nov. 5, noon – 6 pm at Swan Brewing in downtown Lakeland.

FREE festival celebrating the arts with over 70 local artists selling artwork and competing for prizes alongside live performances, art demonstrations, and a LIVE ART making competition. artcrawlfl.com

ANGELS AMONG US!

DENIM & DIAMONDS

FESTIVAL OF TREES

PLANT SWAP!

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY

Nov. 15, 6 – 9 pm at Venue 650.

Join Girls Inc. of Winter Haven for this festive event that will include wonderful food, great auction items, and a cash bar. Tickets are available at girlsincwinterhaven.org. Don’t miss out – get your holiday shopping started off right and help the girls in Winter Haven.

Nov. 16, 5:30 pm at Nora Mayo Hall.

Join the Public Education Partnership of Winter Haven for a night of dancing, drinks and fundraising.

Dress is casual and masks are highly recommended. Festivities include hors d’ oeuvres, drinks, masquerade contest, DJ and silent auction. centralfloridatix.com

Nov. 18 & 19 from noon – 6 pm at The Packing House at Grove Roots Brewery. Presented by Ridge Art Association. Kids will love to visit Santa’s Secret Shoppe, the Gingerbread Village, Santa and Mrs. Claus, the Sweet Shoppe and see the holiday decorations.

More info www.facebook.com/ groups/81232086621.

Nov. 25, 9 am – 1 pm at the Winter Haven Farmers Market located across from Grove Roots in the old BB&T Bank lot on the NE corner of 3rd St. and Ave C SW. Bring healthy, pest-free plants and clippings to trade or donate. Free plants while they last. The Potting Bench & the Winter Haven Farmers Market are teaming up for this fun event!

Nov. 25. Small Business Saturday was created to encourage holiday shopping on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, during one of the busiest shopping periods of the year. Support your community by shopping at the small, local businesses for the holidays.

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Downtown’s Coolest Holiday Market Cocktails & Mocktails by BeSpoke Craft Cocktails Food by Bandidas & The Gnarly Cuban Frozen Treats by Herbert Sherbert Ice Cream Co. Coffee by Jude Holiday Spirit by Destroyer

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FALL FIESTA IN THE PARK

ORLANDO BEER FESTIVAL

FESTIVAL OF TREES Nov. 10 – 19 at the Orlando Museum of Art. See more than 30 designerdecorated trees, gingerbread houses and wreaths. Special events include the Opening Night Party, Breakfast with Santa, and a children’s Reindeer Romp party. Weekday events will include Seniors Day and a Military Appreciation Day. Purchase tickets at omart.org/events/festival_of_trees.

Nov. 17 – Jan. 6 at Leu Gardens.

Walk through the gardens and see beautiful Moroccan Lanterns hanging from the trees overhead, interactive lights, 70’ long light tunnel, rollable ornaments, a walk of thousands of laser lights, and snow all night long. dazzlingorlando.com

DAZZLING NIGHTS

Nov. 4 & 5 from 10 am – 5 pm at the Central Florida Expo Center & Fairgrounds. This is a family-friendly celebration featuring local do-ityourself science, art, rockets, robots, crafts, technology, music, hands-onactivities, and more. Educators & homeschoolers may receive discount admissions. makerfaireorlando.com

Nov. 4 & 5 from 10 am – 5 pm at Lake Eola Park. Celebrate the beauty of the season and browse hundreds of artists, crafters, and food vendor booths around beautiful Lake Eola Park. Enjoy live entertainment all weekend plus a kid’s zone. Admission is free. fiestainthepark.com

Nov. 4, 2 – 5 pm at Festival Park in the Milk District. 200+ varieties of beer, ciders, seltzers, spirits and cocktails from over 50 local, regional and national breweries and companies. Play in a giant interactive game zone with carnival games, giant beer pong and more.

Pet friendly, no children, 21+ only. VIP available. orlandobeerfestival.com

FLORIDA BLUE FLORIDA CLASSIC

JINGLE EVE

TURKEY TROT

MOONSHINE & MISTLETOE

COCO IN CONCERT

Nov. 18, 3:30 pm at Camping World Stadium. Watch the Bethune– Cookman Wildcats and Florida A&M University Rattlesnakes battle it out during their annual rivalry game at a neutral site. In 1978 the first Florida Classic game brought in more than 2 million fans, “making it the BIGGEST Black college football game in the country.” campingworldstadium.com

Nov. 18, 4:30 – 9 pm at Gaston Edwards Park. Families will find no shortage of yuletide festivities. From beer gardens to music, arts and crafts vendors, food trucks, and a children’s holiday village, the evening ends with fireworks displayed high above the shores of Lake Ivanhoe.

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Nov. 23, 8 am at Lake Eola. Join over 4,000 runners, joggers and walkers, many dressed in full costumes or Thanksgiving themed hats as they hit the course for a morning of fun in this Race to End Senior Hunger and raise money for Meals on Wheels. trackshack.com/event/240

Nov. 24 – Dec. 23 at the Garden Theatre in Winter Garden. This is an Appalachian Christmas Tale.

The Ballards, Lessy Boy and Curleen welcome family and friends into their Appalachian mountain home to celebrate Christmas Day. In the midst of the Great Depression, they have no gifts to exchange, but instead, they share music. gardentheatre.org

Nov. 26, 4:30 pm at Dr. Phillips Center. Disney Pixar’s Coco in Concert on Tour features a screening of the complete film with Oscar® and Grammy®-winning composer Michael Giacchino’s musical score performed by a 20-member Latin ensemble. VIP available for additional charge. drphillipscenter.org

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WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT

BONSAI & BREWS

HEIGHTS NIGHT MARKET

CHRISTMAS TOWN

Nov. 2 & 16 from 10:15 am – 12:15 pm at the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens. Expand upon your knowledge of the Japanese tea ceremony in this hands-on class.

Perform a traditional ceremony, with its seasonal subtleties, in the authentic Seishin-an Tea House under the guidance of instructor Yoshiko Hardick. morikami.org

Nov. 2 – 19 at six venues in the Tampa/St. Pete area. Each night, a different actor steps on stage to perform White Rabbit Red Rabbit, with a script they’ve never seen before. The true meaning of one-night-only, it’s emotionally vulnerable at times and hilarious at others. americanstage.org

Nov. 7, 7 pm at Big Storm Brewing Co. In Ybor City. Thunderstruck Bonsai’s expert artists will guide you about the care and shaping of your own bonsai tree to take home.

While you’re creating your bonsai, try their award-winning craft beers.

Reserve your spot in advance. thunderstruckbonsai.com

Nov. 8, 5:30 – 9:30 pm at Armature Works. This evening market under the stars takes place on Seventh Avenue in front of Armature Works.

Browse local food trucks, artists and makers selling handmade goods while enjoying live music lit by the glow of the twinkling string lights. armatureworks.com

Nov. 11 – Jan. 7 at Busch Gardens.

Get up close with animal encounters, rides, holiday inspired food and festive shows like Christmas on Ice. The park sparkles at night with millions of twinkling lights and fireworks, plus Santa and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer! buschgardens.com

NIGHT BLOW

CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE

TAMPA TURKEY GOBBLE

TAMPA BAY FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE

Nov. 11, 7 – 9:30 pm at the Morean Glass Studio in St. Pete.

Glassblowing at night. The Night Blow creates a spotlight on the heartbeat of glassblowing, backed with synchronized music choreographed by the evening’s DJ. Purchase tickets in advance. moreanartscenter.org/nightblow

Nov. 21, 7:30 pm at the Mahaffey Theater in St. Pete. Broadway-style production around an infusion of contemporary circus arts. The show features an ensemble of aerial circus acts, sleight-of-hand jugglers, fun-loving skippers, breath-catching acrobatics, and much more. themahaffey.com

Nov. 23, 7 am at Amalie Arena.

Benefits Livestrong at the YMCA. This Thanksgiving morning race is fun for the whole family. Start and end at Amalie Arena with your choice of a one-mile fun run, 5K run/ walk or a virtual 5k from anywhere.

Please register in advance. turkeygobble.tampaymca.org

Nov. 23 – Dec. 31 at the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds. Drive through more than one million lights along an expanded two-mile drive. Santa’s Village has treats and activities, including a winter market that’s open every night, and a Historical Village complete with firepits.

Purchase tickets in advance. hillsboroughcountyfair.com

Nov. 30 – Dec. 3 at the Straz Center.

Patel Conservatory will bring “It’s a Wonderful Life” reimagined for the stage as a live radio broadcast. This unique adaptation will reconnect audiences with its universal tale of love and redemption. strazcenter.org

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November 15th 6pm – 8:30pm | Venue 650 650 6th Street SW, Winter Haven

Archangel Sponsor

Sam & Eileen Killebrew Please join us for the evening or become a sponsor for this wonderful event.

Enjoy delicious hors d’oeurves, live and silent auction, great fellowship and a champagne reception brought to you by

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Start your holiday season with joy as you support our mission of inspiring all girls to be

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At the end of each day, they had a fishing session at the pond, and Dantzler was the fishing guide. “I think they must have stocked it because everybody always caught a fish. All the kids wanted to keep their fish and take them home. We would catch these little fish […] and wrap them up in newspapers, and they would take them home to their parents. I just know they got home and had these little smelly fish wrapped up in newspaper they didn’t know what to do with.”

Edward and Ednamay Wales bought a 120-acre property in Lake Alfred during the 1950s. They moved their family from Winter Haven to live among the massive pines and sprawling pastures of the country.

Around 1960, Ednamay, described by her great-granddaughter, Ansley Wales, as “a force of nature,” decided the local children needed something fun to do during the summertime. Edward, a citrus broker by day, built a lodge and locker rooms to start a day camp called the Lazy W Ranch.

You likely know someone who went to camp at the Lazy W. They’ll tell you all about crafts, camp songs, and competitions along with Backwards Day, Dessert Feast, and Watermelon Day. “Kids would eat watermelon as fast as they could and see how many pieces they could eat. It became a big competition to eat 42 pieces of watermelon in five minutes,” said Drew Wales, grandson of Ed and Ednamay.

At its height, the camp hosted 450 elementary-aged kids each summer, busing them in from all over the county for activities like horseback riding, swimming, arts and crafts, archery, fishing, and riflery.

One camper turned counselor was Winter Haven Mayor Brad Dantzler. He attended the Lazy W as a camper in the mid-70s and returned after high school for a summer job. Asked about fond and funny memories, Dantzler remembered, “Me and another girl were the horseback leaders, we would teach horseback riding.” They would put eight kids on horses in each ring to ride. “On Fridays, we had trail rides. Susanne Lindsey would be in the front, and I’d be in the back, and we’d have 16 children on horses between us.” They would ride all over the swamp and through the woods. “One particular bog we went down had a stream through it. We had this one horse, his name was Shortstop, and every time we went in that bog, he would roll over and try to roll in the water.” He laughed, “We had a running thing all week about what kid we were going to put on Shortstop.”

A high honor at the Lazy W was earning your sheepskin branded with the camp insignia and camper’s name. “If you came all seven years, you earned your sheepskin,” said Drew.

After about a decade of running the camp (which ran for 35 years), Ednamay passed it down to her son and daughter-in-law, Tom and Jan Wales. “It was like the end of an era when that thing closed,” said Mayor Dantzler of the Lazy W. “It was such a moment in time that they could never recapture again.”

Then Ednamay set her sights on the subsequent ranch venture – an antiques shop.

“I will tell you, the counselors enjoyed nap time more than the kids did because we all wanted to take a nap, and the kids never did,” he recalled.

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of her customers. “I’ve been working here for 10-15 years now, so you see what people like and what they gravitate towards,” she said. Ansley has recently branched into Mid-Century Modern furniture, a new style to the shop.

“I can remember when my grandfather built the antique shop. I have memories of the beams going up,” said Drew. Just as he’d done with the camp, Edward built The Barn with his bare hands for Ednamay. “It was basically one room of antiques in the middle of orange groves and cow pastures with nothing else around.” The Barn Antiques opened for business in 1969.

When the hand-picked pieces arrive from across the pond, they’re inspected, cleaned, polished, and restored as needed to ensure the quality of their original condition. “We aren’t going to sell anything that isn’t ready for your home,” Ansley said. “We try not to do too much stripping and full refinishing, but if we need to, to make it usable, we will.”

“She always wanted to do antiques – that was her passion after she retired,” said Ansley Wales, who runs The Barn with her parents, Dick and Susan Wales. Ansley is a procurer of all things beautiful and a generational antique dealer. She’s been in the family biz since she was two.

Walking through the four showrooms spanning 7,500 square feet is a curated labyrinth of handsome pieces from centuries past. Beyond writing desks and couches, wardrobes, and chests is a navy door. Through this door is a sundrenched room sparkling with rows of hundreds of stained glass windows, also hand-picked by Ansley. Outside this stained glass sanctuary, dogs Henry and Ruth keep The Barn’s craftsmen company as they sand, polish, and tighten.

“She was as driven as could be,” said Ansley. She took a moment to think of how best to describe Ednamay. “She had high expectations for herself and other people and was generous and fair with everything she did. […] She set the precedent for our business to be ‘what you see is what you get.’”

Church, family, and running her business the right way were all of the utmost importance to Ednamay. Well, that, and fishing from her dock in the pond every day after work. When she was 88, she broke her arm, reeling in a big catch.

The Barn closes every year for the summer and reopens at the beginning of October. October 7 marked the opening of their 54th season. “Our opening day is always really big,” Ansley said. Folks travel from across the country to visit The Barn both for its vast and stunning selection and its prices. “Our prices are such that we have dealers who are able to buy from us, and they pay the same price as everyone else.” Because of Ansley’s regular travels to the English countryside, “Each week you come in, you’ll see a lot of different pieces and different styles.”

“That does direct how we do things. I want it to remain the way she would have run it because we all respect how well she did things,” Ansley said of her great-grandmother.

Ansley remembers traveling to England with her father and Ednamay each summer to collect antiques to ship back to Lake Alfred. “She would give my brother and me a pound each, and she’d say, ‘Go look for something you can buy, and when you bring it back, we’ll talk about what it is and if I think you could sell it.’”

Over the pandemic, Ansley worked to introduce an online shop for those uncomfortable shopping in person. “It’s been the best form of growing while staying true to the initial concept,” she said.

“Our customers are amazing, so it’s fun,” said Ansley. Some even say, “I was there the first day Ednamay opened.” “I think to the people who come here, it’s important too,” she said. “It’s a neat feeling that there’s a lot of years behind this and that the family has kept it the same.”

After attending school in South Carolina, Ansley returned to work in the antiques shop with her family. “I go to England about every six weeks and buy from people whose grandparents my grandmother bought from,” she said.

Pieces in the store hail from England and some continental European antiques, including French, Dutch, Belgian, and Italian. Most items at The Barn date back to the early 1800s through the 1940s.

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Ansley has a knack for curation. She gets it from her great-grandmother.

When considering a piece for procurement, Ansley thinks of her taste and that

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Over the decades, The Barn became much more than an antiques haven.

It’s grown to include several boutique gift shops and an on-site restaurant.

When Ednamay opened The Barn, Tom and Jan started making Christmas ornaments and handcrafts to sell there. “That grew into all the gift shops,” Drew said. That includes The Stable Home Décor, the Seasons Gift Shop, and the Back Yard Garden Shop.

Drew’s brother, Justin Wales, and husband, Matthew Rudman, run The Stable and Seasons. Drew and his wife, Adrianna, orchestrate the Back Yard Garden Shop and the Back Porch Restaurant.

The Garden Shop, draped in flowers at every turn, offers yard flags, statement pieces for the yard, concrete urns and benches, as well as seasonal plants like mums in the fall and poinsettias during the holidays.

Justin Wales described The Stable as a seasonal decoration shop with home accents and a home accents store with seasonal decorations. Table linens and floral arrangements are big sellers. “We have an in-house floral design staff that makes grape vine wreaths, table arrangements, all from scratch,” Justin said.

Aside from being surrounded by beautiful things all day, Justin’s favorite aspect of the whole operation is the people. “We enjoy coming to work every day,” he said. “To count those people as friends, as well as hard-working wonderful decorators, is great. Then you throw that in with the customers that have been coming by for sometimes 40 years, makes the day go by so much better.”

Retail may be challenging work, but Justin says the folks on both sides of the counter make it enjoyable.

Many of the family, including Tom and Jan, Drew and Adrianna, Ansley, and her parents, still live on the ranch. “Mom and Dad are still involved. Dad is more involved in cheering for the Florida Gators, but Mom is still coming in whenever she can and decorating. That is her passion,” said Drew.

Aside from the Wales family, the establishment is staffed with folks who are happy to be there, some of whom have worked there for 25-30 years. “We’ve got a lot of creative, talented people that work for us, and we consider them part of our family,” Drew said.

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Drew Wales has a photo circa 1970s of him and his brother Justin selling peanuts for five cents a bag. Before 1985, five-cent peanuts were all the sustenance one could get visiting The Barn. And let’s be honest, shopping can work up quite the appetite.

“People were coming from all over, and Dad figured they needed a place to eat,” Drew said. So, Tom and Jan opened the Back Porch Restaurant with a picnic lunch theme, harkening to the ranch’s Lazy W roots. The perfect accompaniment to all of the shopping offered at the Barn and gift shops, folks travel to Lake Alfred just for lunch at the Back Porch.

The Back Porch offers indoor seating with tables painted by Jan, each with a different flower – birds-foot trefoil, saffron crocus, juniper, honeysuckle. Outside is a spacious tree-shaded deck overlooking a small pond with plenty of seating.

They offer two separate indoor dining spaces for private events like bridal and baby showers.

Most people opt for their picnic-style lunch with soup, salad, a sandwich, and dessert. Sandwiches include classics like ham and Swiss, chicken salad, breast of turkey, and even a vegan garden burger. In addition to the house salad and side salad of the day, a guest favorite is the porch swing salad where diners can choose their style and ingredients and select a soup and dessert.

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Opt for the Back Porch lemonade or frozen peach bellini to cool off during the summer months or enjoy wine and beer on tap. They have local Grove Roots Brewing Co. beer and Wine Stream on tap as well as wines imported from Italy.

We sat at the honeysuckle table and enjoyed a chicken salad croissant with refreshing spiced raspberry tea, followed by ‘The Back Porch Favorite’ made with strawberries, custard, cake, and whipped cream. We filled out the menu with our table number and checked the boxes of each item we wanted. It arrived in adorably packed picnic baskets with each item neatly tucked in. The picnic baskets add an extra touch to an already exceptional dining experience.

The meal was filling but light, and the atmosphere was eclectic and joyful.

Everything felt fresh with generous portions that weren’t too much. “It’s the mom-and-pop part that we like the best, and I think our customers appreciate that too,” said Adrianna Wales. Drew added, “We have great customers – it’s a happy place.”

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Apple Butter Old Fashioned 2 tablespoons apple butter 2 dashes orange bitters ¼ cup apple cider 2 ounces bourbon 1½ ounces club soda lemon wedge, cinnamon & sugar for rim apple slices and cinnamon stick for garnish Run the lemon wedge over the rim of the glass and dip in cinnamon and sugar.

In a cocktail shaker, place apple butter, bitters, apple cider, and bourbon. Shake vigorously to combine. Fill a whiskey glass with ice. Pour apple butter mixture over ice and top with club soda. Serve garnished with apple slices and cinnamon stick.

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Bond Clinic Celebrates 75 Years has been quality care and commitment to the community.” He noted that their physicians are leaders in the local healthcare community who bring with them new ideas learned through their training and residencies. “We took initiatives where physicians of the Bond Clinic started unique programs that helped Winter Haven Hospital.”

After paying his way through medical school working in the shipyard and serving as a flight surgeon on the Yorktown during World War II, Dr. Benjamin J. Bond envisioned a “one-stop” medical clinic in Winter Haven. He selected pediatrician Dr. Rita Marotti, OB/GYN, Dr. T.C. Karamidas, and primary care physician Dr. William Steele to help him realize this vision. They opened Bond Clinic in the New Coker Building on June 1, 1949.

A testament to this legacy was Bond Clinic’s acceptance of the Greater Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce’s Large Business of the Year award several years ago. More recently, the Winter Haven City Commission proclaimed September 2023 ‘Bond Clinic Month’ in celebration of its 75th anniversary.

By 1954, the clinic had expanded to six physicians and opened a new facility across from Winter Haven Hospital on First Street. They later outgrew this location and moved to their current main campus on Central Avenue in 1978. Today, Bond Clinic is a professional association comprising over 100 providers encompassing 28 specialties.

“This is a huge honor for us, for this organization that has been here for 75 years,” said Dr. Iakovidis. “I think that’s a reflection on this change that we’ve made as a quality organization, but now we’re focused on a significantly higher level to what we were doing before.”

Dr. Panagiotis Iakovidis, a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon, joined the clinic in 1996 and became the president and CEO of Bond Clinic in 2009.

Asked how they’ve celebrated this milestone anniversary, Dr. Iakovidis remarked, “At Bond Clinic, we celebrate every day that we’re in the Bond Clinic. It’s an honor and responsibility for us to be part of this organization, and we’re looking forward to the future, but at the same time, we enjoy the precious time we spend within the organization and all the challenges that healthcare has today.”

The first challenge Dr. Iakovidis faced in 2009 was the operations of the clinic.

Once they were able to streamline and develop efficiencies within the operational part of the clinic, they looked to where healthcare was going in the future with the technology that existed at that time. “At that point, it was pretty clear to us that value-based care would be the best option for healthcare, not just for Bond Clinic but our society. And that’s what we embraced,” Dr. Iakovidis said. “We spent a significant amount of time learning about it, searching for partners, and developing a program and a plan that would be implemented over the following five to 10 years.”

Dr. Iakovidis’ most impactful memory over his tenure with the clinic has been their ability to adjust to value-based care. “I think the team put forth a tremendous effort and continues to do so to accomplish the goals. The best competition that we’ve created is ourselves,” he said. “Those three things (quality, access, and affordable care) we want to be the legacy of the Bond Clinic that not only is part of the past but becomes a future goal as we elevate the care that we deliver.”

Discussing the legacy Bond Clinic has forged throughout its 75 years in operation, the CEO said, “I think the legacy of the Bond Clinic that has been established

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may one day join that wall alongside his father is Dr. Triantafilos Iakovidis, the CEO’s son (the first father and son team at the clinic).

Proud to be a part of the Winter Haven and its surrounding areas, Bond Clinic dedicates time and resources throughout the community. They regularly participate in community events and health fairs, partner with area colleges/trade schools to offer clinical training for students, and support many local sports clubs and organizations through donations and sponsorships.

Aside from quality healthcare, steadfast community engagement, and provider retention, Bond Clinic has focused on expanding its reach. “Until 2014, Bond Clinic had never had a successful clinic outside of Winter Haven,” said the CEO. A part of their future success relied on creating satellite clinics – extensions of Bond – throughout the community. They’ve been successful in this endeavor with primary care physicians and specialists in Davenport, an orthopedic building with physical therapy in front of LEGOLAND, and their Lakeland office. “We’re very thankful that with the support of this community and many partners we’re able to continue our efforts every day and in the future,” Dr. Iakovidis said.

“That’s why this organization exists,” said Dr. Iakovidis. “It’s not only the healthcare delivery that we are proud of. The majority of our doctors live in Winter Haven.

Our goal is to have our physicians and members of this medical community be part of the community.” Bond Clinic Marketing Director Ashley Scanlan agreed, adding, “This is our home. What can we do to make this the best it can be?”

Dr. Iakovidis reflected on the organization’s roots and its founding physicians. “I think they would be very proud. They were individuals that had a unique view.

Winter Haven was very different then. They had different backgrounds. From what we heard and saw, the care that they delivered was at the highest level at the time.

I think they also took great pride in what they did.” Not only proud but perhaps they would even be surprised at the level that Bond Clinic has raised. “I think we are representing them well, and we hope that the next generation of doctors that join the Bond Clinic and become the leaders in this community will also do the same.”

“Our doctors have helped create the healthcare experience in our neighborhood now,” said Ashley Scanlan. From cardiology to OB/GYN, Bond Clinic has paved the way for community healthcare. “Our doctors were part of bringing that and ensuring our community had the best.”

The clinic’s future looks to continue partnerships with similar-minded entities, according to Dr. Iakovidis. This will ensure they continue to meet their goals and differentiate them from other healthcare organizations. “Quality, access, and affordable care to our community at large are the three pillars for our success, but at the same time, the three pillars that will connect us even closer to our community.”

Scanlan noted, “The family members of those physicians are still around, and some of them are still patients here. To be able to hear those stories is incredible.

It started with [four] physicians, and now we have over 100 providers covering 28 specialties. Dr. Bond’s idea was to have healthcare for the whole family, and I think we have more than accomplished that.”

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A look through photos in the lobby at the main campus gives a glimpse into how important this history is to Dr. Iakovidis. Given these pictures by family members of the founding doctors, it was at his direction to put them in the lobby for all to see. A look at provider photos outside the boardroom wall on the second floor is a testament to the clinic’s lasting relationship with its providers. “We want physicians that will stay here for their whole career,” said Dr. Iakovidis. “That’s what we take pride in, that doctors come here and stay for the rest of their lives.” A photo that

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WORDS Jane Martin, City Librarian Winter Haven Public Library 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven

ELIZA STARTS A RUMOR

By Jane L. Rosen

STILL LIFE

By Louise Penny

This is the perfect, easy read for the busy holiday season. Eliza has it all: a loving husband, twin preschoolers, and a successful career. But when she starts a little white lie on her online community forum, her life turns upside down. The rumor quickly spreads throughout the town, and soon, a web of secrets and lies threatens to destroy multiple lives. Eliza must confront her own demons and learn to forgive herself and others in order to put her life back together. Along the way, she discovers the true meaning of community and the power of forgiveness and friendship.

A dead woman was found on Thanksgiving Day in the quiet village of Three Pines - all is not what it seems in this picturesque Canadian town. The gentle, laid-back style of the book makes it the perfect book for a Fall read. More than just a murder mystery, “Still Life” is a complex and nuanced tale of human relationships within a close-knit community. Penny’s writing is masterful, her characters are quirky and believable, and the plot is clever, suspenseful, and full of twists along the way.

ROOTED

By Lyanda Lynn Haupt

SPELLS FOR FORGETTING

By Adrienne Young

November is a perfect time to slow down and reconnect with nature. Even when life is hectic, Haupt’s book “Rooted” reminds us that we are all interconnected with the natural world and that our well-being depends on its health. Haupt weaves together poetry, myth, storytelling, and science in reader-focused chapters like “Listen,” “Wander,” “Immerse,” “Unsee,” and “Create.” She writes about the importance of spending time in nature, listening to the wisdom of trees, animals, and plants, and living in harmony with the rhythms of the season. I appreciate how beautifully Haupt blends these elements and gently reminds us of what’s essential and true.

If your ideal November day involves curling up with an atmospheric book filled with magic and mystery - this book is for you. August Salt returns to Saiorse, the small island community he left behind as a teenager.

Years earlier, he fled after being accused of murdering Lily, and the guilt has haunted him ever since. Now he is back, and with the help of Lily’s sister, Emery, he begins to see a light at the end of the tunnel. Together, they work to uncover the truth about Lily’s death and, in the process, uncover secrets spanning generations. Filled with both whimsy and darkness, it captivates from the beginning and keeps you guessing until the end.

THE ART OF GATHERING

By Priya Parker

THE CITY BAKER’S GUIDE TO COUNTRY LIVING

By Louise Miller

This book reframed how I think about gatherings, which she defines as three or more people coming together for a specific purpose. Parker argues that gatherings are not just about getting people together but also about creating meaningful experiences that will stay with people long after the event is over. She provides a framework for planning gatherings that are both purposeful and enjoyable, offering tips on everything from setting the tone to choosing the right food and activities. In a world where we often lose sight of the importance of individuals coming together, The Art of Gathering is a breath of fresh air. It is a reminder that gatherings have the power to rekindle our sense of connection and create lasting memories.

If you’re longing for the vibrant colors of fall, transport yourself to the charming town of Guthrie, Vermont.

Olivia Rawlings, a pastry chef at an exclusive Boston club, accidentally sets both her flambéed dessert and the entire building on fire. In the aftermath, she escapes to the most comforting place she can imagine - the idyllic town of Guthrie, where her best friend lives. What starts as a short getaway turns out to be something more lasting. Miller’s lyrical prose paints a vibrant and evocative picture of the Vermont landscape - so much so that you can smell the maple sugar cookies baking as you watch the seasons change.

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Embracing November: A Seasonal Shift in Polk County’ s Natural World As we bid farewell to the hurricane season and the wetter months, November brings a refreshing change to Polk County.

WILDLIFE WONDERS One of the most exciting aspects of November is the change in wildlife behavior. During the dry season, you might notice that we are starting to see some of our over-wintering bird species.

Later in Fall and into Winter, we start to see American White Pelicans. These dramatic water birds are almost entirely silent!

We see them on area lakes and ponds, fishing in large floating flocks. These hunting pelicans are often followed around by a cacophony of fellow water birds like osprey, herons, cormorants, anhinga, and grebes.

You might have noticed the air getting a bit crisper and the skies clearer. That’s right—November marks the beginning of Florida’s dry season, a period that lasts until April. But what does this mean for our local environment, wildlife, and even our gardens?

Let’s dive in!

THE DRY SEASON: WHAT IS IT? In Florida, we experience two primary seasons: the wet season and the dry season. The wet season is characterized by daily afternoon thunderstorms, high humidity, and a general abundance of water. Also, hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30th… which means, we’re not out of the woods, yet!

Animals like raccoons and opossums may be more visible as they prepare for the cooler months and enjoy the cooler weather. If you live in an area, or nearby an area, with a lot of Florida black bear activity – be sure to keep an eye out for them in the Fall.

Bears enter a period of extreme eating (called hyperphagia, pronounced hy-per-fay-gee-ah) and may be prone to exploring loose garbage cans and overflowing birdfeeders. Be “BearWise” and follow Florida Fish and Wildlife’s best practices: myfwc.com/ bears.

Come November, the weather takes a turn. The dry season brings lower humidity, less frequent rainfall, and cooler temperatures, especially during the night. This shift is not just a relief for us humans but also has significant impacts on our local ecology.

If you would like to learn more about preventing wildlife issues, feel free to email me. I’m here to help.

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WEATHER WATCH The dry season’s weather is generally more predictable, with fewer sudden storms. This is a great time for outdoor activities, but it’s also a period when we should be more cautious about wildfires. The cool dry weather can often result in ‘red flag’ days, or in other words, days when fire danger is higher. These are days when the humidity is low and winds are strong, creating the perfect conditions for wildfires to ignite and spread quickly.

Winter is also a time of natural fire in our ecosystems, though! You may see or hear about prescribed burning in the winter months, which is when our local land managers use fire to help maintain and restore our local natural areas. The difference between wildfire and prescribed fire is mainly that wildfires may be started accidentally and endanger homes or communities, but prescribed fire uses science-based practices to safely apply fire to our natural ecosystems to mimic natural fire patterns for the area.

In other words, prescribed fire tries to mimic what fires started by lightning would naturally do if people hadn’t moved into the area.

Fire is critical to Florida plants, animals, and ecosystems. Prescribed fire helps maintain that relationship in our natural areas.

PLANT PHENOLOGY: A BLOOMING MARVEL Phenology is the study of seasonal changes in plants and animals.

In November, you’ll see a shift in the types of plants that are actively blooming or, perhaps losing their leaves for the winter.

One of my favorite changes is the change of colors seen in red maple, American sycamore, or sweetgum trees. True, they may not be as vibrant or abundant here in central Florida – but they are still beautiful in my eyes. Especially the bald cypress’ bold bronze color just before leaf drop – it’s our only deciduous conifer!

Fall and Winter are the best months for wildflower activity in Florida.

All across the state you’ll see blazing star, swamp sunflower, and vanilla-leaf in full bloom. Learn more about Florida wildflowers with the Florida Wildflower Foundation at flawildflowers.org.

WHAT CAN YOU DO? As we embrace the seasonal changes November brings, it’s a wonderful opportunity to connect with the natural world around us. Consider going for a hike on “Black Friday” instead of going shopping. The connection with nature will soothe your holiday anxiety more than a crowded store ever could.

This is also a great time to garden in Florida, so reach out to our Polk County Master Gardeners if you need science-backed advice on what to plant! This advice holds true for ornamental planting, native wildflowers, or even fall vegetables. Remember, you can always reach them at 863-519-1057.

If you have questions or need assistance with wildlife conflict, water quality, lake management, or any other natural resources and conservation issues, feel free to reach out to me, your friendly neighborhood Extension Agent. You can email me at scarnevale@ ufl.edu or call me at 863-519-1051.

Happy November, Polk County!

Note: Information about Florida’s seasons and wildlife behavior is based on scientific observations and studies. For more in-depth information, you can refer to publications from the University of Florida’s IFAS Extension at edis.ifas.ufl.edu.

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NOVEMBER 2023 CHAIR YOGA Nov 1, 2023, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd, Lake Wales Now you can practice yoga from your chair. This class is appropriate for beginners, anyone with limited mobility, those recovering from injury, and anyone who has wanted to try yoga but felt intimidated. Wheelchairs are always welcome. Registration required. 863-734-1222 boktowergardens.org YOGA AT ADVENT FIELDHOUSE Nov 1, 2023, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM AdventHealth Fieldhouse 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven Every Wednesday with Winter Haven Yoga.

All levels yoga class with Jody. Please bring your own mat.

Passes are available to purchase in person ONLY. Enter through the east entrance and check in at the reception area. More info on FB @winterhavenyoga PANEL OF EXPERTS: EMPOWERING THROUGH ENGAGEMENT Nov 1, 2023, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Catapult Lakeland 502 East Main Street, Lakeland Lakeland Leads will host Lakeland community members and business professionals to come together and learn about the ways they can positively work together with the Polk County School District to create lasting, positive change and help create more workforce-ready graduates. lakelandleads.org BSP PHOTO CLUB Nov 1, 2023, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Bonnet Springs Park 400 Bonnet Springs Blvd, Lakeland Photography enthusiasts of all skill levels are encouraged to join . You must provide their own personal camera or mobile device to take photos. Ages: All ages and experience levels are welcome, minors must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required. bonnetspringspark.com YOGA FOR EVERYBODY WITH JODY Nov 1, 2023, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM AdventHealth Fieldhouse 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven Every Wednesday. This is an inclusive yoga class that’s for all levels. Please bring your mat and blocks if you have them. Enter thru the East entrance, check in at the reception area. Passes are available for purchase IN PERSON ONLY. More info on FB @winterhavenyoga GUITAR FOUNDATION OF AMERICA PRESENT: GUITAR NIGHT Nov 1, 2023, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Theatre Winter Haven 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven A free concert for Polk County Public Schools students with internationally recognized artist Lovro Pereti. Free (with ID) for Polk County Public School Students, $10: Premium-First 3 Rows, $5: General Admission. theatrewinterhaven.com COSMIC SOUND CLEANSE Nov 1, 2023, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Buffy’s Boutique 301 3rd Street NW, Winter Haven Embark on an inner journey guided by the magical sounds of the crystal bowls, drum, vocals and more. Self love investment $25. Register on FB @Buffy’s Boutique

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THE PATH TO INNER PEACE WITH SWAMI BODHANANDA SARASWATI Nov 1, 2023, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Yoga Haven 1511 6th Street SE, Winter Haven Join us to hear words of wisdom from a realized Swami based on the best of both Eastern and Western traditions.

Learn from a spiritual Master whose vision sees the world as one family and that all paths lead to the same Truth.

Suggested donation for this event is $10. Sign up on FB at Winter Haven Yoga.

ACCESS ART: SPECIAL NEEDS Nov 2, 2023, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Polk Museum Of Art 800 E Palmetto Street, Lakeland This program invites individuals with special needs and varying exceptionalities to meet once a month to engage in viewing and discussing artwork that is exhibited.

Following the tour, the group creates an art activity inspired by the visit. Registration preferred but not required. For registration or questions, please text Tinia Clark at 863224-8557 or register online. polkmuseumofart.org. Please included guardian or caretaker in total attendee number.

AFTER HOURS AT THE MUSEUM Nov 2, 2023, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Polk Museum Of Art 800 E Palmetto St, Lakeland During the evening, Dr. H. Alexander Rich, Executive Director and Chief Curator, will host a Curator Tour at 6 pm, providing in-depth art-historical and curatorial insight into one of our current exhibitions. polkmuseumofart.org YIN YOGA WITH JHOANNA Nov 2, 2023, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM AdventHealth Fieldhouse 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven Yin yoga is a slow-paced and gentle style of yoga that focuses on holding passive poses for an extended period of time. The primary goal of Yin yoga is to target the deep connective tissues in the body, such as the fascia, ligaments, and tendons, as well as to enhance flexibility and release tension. More info on FB @winterhavenyoga

NOIRVEMBER : ALFRED HITCHCOCK’S REBECCA Nov 1, 2023, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Historic Ritz Theatre 263 W Central Ave, Winter Haven The first film in a three part celebration of Film Noir. We start with Rebecca, directed by Alfred Hitchcock featuring a cast filled with the two titans of golden age Hollywood cinema as well as two of the best character actors of all time. Rebecca is a psychological thriller based on the novel

by Daphne du Maurier. centralfloridatix.com

COOKIES ‘N CONVOS Nov 2, 2023, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Florida Air Museum 4175 Medulla Road, Lakeland Each month a new speaker talks briefly about what they do in aviation/aerospace and why they love it. Q&A session to follow. The whole family can participate in hands-on activities. Content is geared for kids in grades 2-5, but all are welcome to attend! Members of the Museum receive FREE admission to this event. Non-member cost is $5.00 per person at the door. aceedu.org

JAZZ RADIANCE! WITH BOB SNEIDER Nov 1, 2023, 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Anne McGregor Jenkins Recital Hall 1100 Johnson Ave, Lakeland Featuring FSC Jazz Ensemble with Bob Sneider, Eastman School of Music Professor of Jazz Guitar. Directed by Dr. Jeffrey Benatar. General Admission tickets $5 child/$10 adult. flsouthern.edu/ffa YOGA WITH JODY Nov 2, 2023, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM AdventHealth Fieldhouse 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven Every Thursday with Winter Haven Yoga.

This is an all-levels class that’s sure to leave you feeling refreshed and renewed. Please bring your mat and blocks if you have them. Enter thru the East entrance, check in at the reception area. Passes are available for purchase IN PERSON ONLY. More info on FB @winterhavenyoga

TRIVIA NIGHT Nov 2, 2023, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Barrel 239 239 3rd Street SW, Winter Haven Every Thursday.Hosted by Triviosity. Signups begin at 6:30pm, questions at 7pm.

A TUNA CHRISTMAS Nov 2 - 5, 2023 Frank Lloyd Wright Theatre-in-the-Round 1049 Frank Lloyd Wright Way, Lakeland In this hilarious sequel to Greater Tuna, it’s Christmas in the third smallest town in Texas. Radio station news personalities Thurston Wheelis and Arles Struvie report on various Yuletide activities, including hot competition in the annual lawn display contest. flsouthern.edu/ffa

WINE, CHOCOLATE AND CHEESE DOWNTOWN Nov 3, 2023, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Downtown Winter Haven 400 W Central Ave, Winter Haven Hosted by Main Street Winter Haven. Explore Downtown Winter Haven while enjoying Wine, Chocolate, and Cheese. With over 40 local shops taking part in this immersive experience, you’ll have the opportunity to experience carefully curated wine and chocolate, or wine and cheese pairings. centralfloridatix.com STARGAZING AT THE ROOFTOP Nov 3, 2023, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Bonnet Springs Park 400 Bonnet Springs Blvd, Lakeland Join BSP on The Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits Rooftop Bar for telescope viewing, astronomy activities, and cocktails! This event is most appropriate for adults.

Please monitor our social media for any changes or cancellations due to unfavorable weather conditions. bonnetspringspark.com CONCERT UNDER THE STARS: DERVISH Nov 3, 2023, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd, Lake Wales Irish music. Described by the BBC as “an icon of Irish music,” the band has played at festivals from Rio de Janeiro to Glastonbury. Purchase tickets at boktowergardens.org

LAKELAND LEARN & GROW: PIZZA & PLANTS Nov 2, 2023, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lake Crago Recreational Center 525 Lake Crago Drive, Lakeland Join UF/IFAS Extension Polk County for a discussion on beautiful ornamental grasses and other shoreline plants for your Florida-Friendly Landscape. Pizza will be provided during the workshop for pre-registered attendees in attendance. Register in advance. Go to sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/ polk for more information. 863-519-1041

CRAZY BABIES - A TRIBUTE TO OZZY OSBOURNE Nov 2, 2023, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Historic Ritz Theatre 263 W Central Ave, Winter Haven Crazy Babies - Ozzy Rebourne, recreates all genres of Ozzy’s solo catalog plus favorites from his legendary Black Sabbath career for an authentic high energy experience.

There will be a full bar operating in the downstairs lounge. Outside food and beverages are prohibited. centralfloridatix.com

FALL INTO DANCE Nov 3 - 5, 2023 Branscomb Memorial Auditorium 1100 Johnson Avenue, Lakeland Join Florida Southern College Dance Program’s annual fall dance showcase as they present an eclectic array of choreography from FSC faculty and guest artists. $10 children / $20 adults, free for FSC Faculty, Staff and Students with ID. Call 863-680-4296 for more information. flsouthern.edu/ffa

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NOVEMBER 2023 LAKELAND DOWNTOWN FARMERS CURB MARKET Nov 4, 2023, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM N Kentucky Avenue, Lakeland Every Saturday in downtown Lakeland.

Shop local, handmade, homegrown, plants, artisan gifts, pastries, breads, specialty foods, and more! Enjoy live entertainment most Saturdays. downtownfarmerscurbmarket.org

ON GOLDEN POND Nov 3 - 19, 2023 Lake Wales Little Theatre 411 N 3rd Street, Lake Wales Ethel and Norman Thayer return to their summer home on Golden Pond for the forty-eighth year. They are visited by their divorced daughter and her fiancé, who leaves his teenage son behind for the summer. lwlt.org THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD Nov 3 - 12, 2023 Lakeland Community Theatre 121 S Lake Avenue, Lakeland The Mystery of Edwin Drood is a hilarious, interactive whodunit mystery musical that allows the audience to enter the action and become the ultimate detectives. lakelandcommunitytheatre.com IMPROV COMEDY SHOW Nov 3, 2023, 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM Rec Room 202 N Massachusetts Ave, Lakeland Two show times 7:30 PM is the Family Friendly Show and 9:30 PM is the 21+ Show. It is $10 per show or $15 for both.

They are a 6-year-old team with the best improvisers in all of Polk County. swancityimprov.com

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THE MISSING PIECE THEATRE PRESENTS BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY Nov 3, 2023, 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Gem Theater 110 NW 1st Avenue, Mulberry Get your detective cap on, The Hound of the Baskervilles is a murderously funny adventure! centralfloridatix.com GEARS FOR GOOD CYCLING EVENT Nov 4, 2023, 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM Top Buttons Boutique 135 E Main Street, Bartow The Gears for Good Event, facilitated by Top Buttons and 3R Cycling Experience will start and end in Bartow. The event will offer 2 route options including a 30-mile and Metric Century with patrol car support, multiple pace groups, and ride captains to keep groups on pace and together. More info on FB @TopButtons

15TH ANNUAL CRAFT FAIR Nov 4, 2023, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM Cypress Greens 1000 Cypress Creek Boulevard, Lake Alfred Many items from local crafters, PRIZE drawings every half hour. You will find a variety of items: Handmade greeting cards, Fabric gift bags, Soup Bowl Cozies, Christmas Ornaments, Hand-painted Artwork, Resin Clock, Trays, Jams and Christmas cookies and other delicious edibles.

AUBURNDALE FALLFEST Nov 4, 2023, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Downtown Auburndale City Park 119 W Park Street, Auburndale Presented by the City of Auburndale.

Enjoy fun games, live music, and crafts that kids will love!

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YOGA ON THE LAWN Nov 4, 2023, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Boulevard, Lake Wales Join us for a morning of bending, breathing, and relaxing in the great outdoors. This inclusive class includes gentle yoga movements that move our spine in all directions, breathing techniques, and extended relaxation infused with a sprinkling of yoga philosophy. All levels are welcome.

Beginners are encouraged to attend. Registration required. boktowergardens.org WATER BATH & PRESSURE CANNING Nov 4, 2023, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM UF/IFAS Extension Polk County 1702 S Holland Pkwy, Bartow Choose from two class options on November 4: 9am-12pm or 1:30pm-4:30pm. Join Family and Consumer Sciences Agents LuAnn Duncan and Andrea Nikolai for this handson canning workshop where you will learn the two canning methods, water bath and pressure canning. Registration required. polkcountyextension.eventbrite.com WINTER HAVEN FARMERS MARKET Nov 4, 2023, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM 250 Magnolia Ave, Winter Haven Shop artisan food vendors, plants, food trucks, and more while supporting a healthy & connected community. We are across from Grove Roots on the NE corner of 3rd St. &

ADD YOUR EVENT Ave C SW in the old BB&T parking lot in downtown Winter Haven every Saturday.

BIRDING ON THE BOARDWALK Nov 4, 2023, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Bonnet Springs Park 400 Bonnet Springs Blvd, Lakeland BSP Staff and Volunteers will have binoculars and birding guides for guests to use while visitors explore the plants and animals that call Bonnet Springs Park their home!

Participants are encouraged to dress based on seasonal weather and bring a water bottle. bonnetspringspark.com HARVEST FESTI-FALL Nov 4, 2023, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM East Central Park, Dundee This FREE family event will feature all things Fall including a pumpkin patch, games, crafts, an area to collect candy from local businesses as well as an area just for tiny tots!

Participants will also be able to play in our inflatables area, run an obstacle course or buy yummy treats from local food vendors. This event is hosted in conjunction with the Town of Dundee who will be providing a hayride. More info on FB @PolkCoFLParksAndRec

OAK HILL CEMETERY TOUR Nov 4, 2023, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Polk County History Center 100 E Main Street, Bartow Learn about historic Oak Hill Cemetery and those interred within. The tour starts at the History Center with a short one-mile walk that includes historic landmarks along the route. polk-county.net DOCENT-LED TOUR Nov 4, 2023, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Polk Museum Of Art 800 E Palmetto Street, Lakeland Free for everyone. Join us for a docent-led tour to get a fresh look into the Museum’s featured exhibition through an informative and engaging conversation with one of our passionate docents. polkmuseumofart.org WILLIAM LYMAN PHILLIPS AND FLORIDA’S OLMSTED LEGACY Nov 4, 2023, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd, Lake Wales Registration required. In this program, Landscape Architect Lucy Lawliss will explore the life and work of this remarkable landscape architect to see how his Olmsted training can still be seen in many of his surviving works. boktowergardens.org

AYURVEDA WORKSHOP Nov 4, 2023, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Yoga Haven 1511 6th Street SE, Winter Haven Join Prima B. for a captivating exploration of Ayurveda’s treasures and embark on a journey towards optimal wellness that harmonizes ancient wisdom with contemporary living. Cost is on a sliding scale: $25, $30, $35 or $40 includes class, herbal tea and light refreshments prepared by Chef Prima B. Unlock the path to a more balanced and vibrant you and reserve your spot at winterhavenyoga.com FESTIVAL DE ROCK LATINO Nov 4, 2023, 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM Balmoral Bar & Grill 124 Kenny Boulevard, Haines City Prepárate para rockear en el Balmoral Latin Rock Fest, donde los ritmos del rock latino cobrarán vida junto a la piscina en Balmoral Bar & Grill en Haines City. Este evento estará lleno de fusión de música electrizante, cultura latina y un ambiente tropical que lo transportará a sentirte como en casa. centralfloridatix.com

BOOK SIGNING Nov 4, 2023, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Winter Haven Public Library 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven Book signings with Q&A will be presented by five published Winter Haven Writer’s Group authors. The event will be inside the Winter Haven Library and is sponsored by the Winter Haven Friends of the Library Bookstore. For more information, contact Deb at: dschmitt12117@gmail.com

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YOGA AT ADVENT FIELDHOUSE Nov 7, 2023, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM AdventHealth Fieldhouse 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven Every Tuesday with Winter Haven Yoga.

All levels yoga class with Jody. Please bring your own mat.

Passes are available to purchase in person ONLY. Enter through the east entrance and check in at the reception area. More info on FB @winterhavenyoga

PINK FLOYD TRIBUTE CONCERT Nov 4, 2023, 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM Balmoral Event Center 116 Kenny Boulevard, Haines City Prepare to embark on a mesmerizing journey through the ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ as we pay homage to one of the greatest rock bands of all time! Join us for a mind-bending evening of music: A Tribute to Pink Floyd. centralfloridatix.com THE POWER OF 3- A JOURNEY THROUGH THE CHAKRAS Nov 5, 2023, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Buffy’s Boutique 301 3rd Street NW, Winter Haven Learn about the chakras & their system, how to open them, and how to use them throughout your life. Including a sound bath with optional henna tattoo purchase($10) of the Chakra of the month. Those coming are welcome to wear the color of the chakra. There will be a brief description of the numerology meaning of the number 3.

Connect with your energy & step into harmony for $25.

Save your spot at buffylaroux.com ART CRAWL Nov 5, 2023, 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Swan Brewing 115 W Pine Street, Lakeland Join us for a FREE festival celebrating the arts with over 70 local artists selling artwork and competing for prizes alongside live performances, art demonstrations, and a LIVE ART making competition. Art Crawl is in its 10th year as a family and pet-friendly venue for art collection, entertainment, hands-on activities, and FUN! artcrawlfl.com TRIVIA NIGHT Nov 6, 2023, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Cob & Pen 1221 Florida Ave S, Lakeland Every Monday! Play along with Triviosity! Tons of fun with your friends, plus a huge craft beer selection, unique craft cocktails, and an amazing food menu.

WINTER HAVEN HORSESHOE CLUB Nov 7, 2023, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Rotary Park 350 6th Street NE, Winter Haven The Winter Haven Horseshoe Club meets on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:00 until Noon at the Rotary Park in Winter Haven. Players of all skill levels are welcome.

There is no charge to play.

FLOW WITH JHO AT ADVENT FIELDHOUSE Nov 7, 2023, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM AdventHealth Fieldhouse 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven Every Tuesday with Winter Haven Yoga.

This class is suitable for practitioners of various skill levels, including beginners and experienced yogis. Please bring your own mat. Enter through the EAST entrance and check in at the reception area. Passes are available to purchase IN PERSON ONLY. More info on FB @winterhavenyoga B-I-N-G-O Nov 7, 2023, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM The Joinery 640 E Main Street, Lakeland First Tuesday of the month. No buy-in, loads of prizes & drink specials. thejoinerylkld.com TRIVIA TUESDAYS Nov 7, 2023, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Grove Roots Brewing Company 302 3rd Street S, Winter Haven Play trivia every Tuesday with Triviosity! Free to play.

WINE DOWN WEDNESDAY Nov 8, 2023, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Obscure Wine Company 276 W Central Avenue, Winter Haven Every Wednesday. Unlimited wine tasting of a Sommelier selected producer every Wednesday for one price. Check out their Facebook or Instagram page for each week’s wine lineup.

STATE OF THE CITY Nov 9, 2023, 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM Theatre Winter Haven 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven Join the Greater Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce and the City of Winter Haven as they unveil a fresh chapter for Winter Haven. The new City Manager, accompanied by his leadership team, will provide insights into the latest tools, initiatives, and an innovative strategic planning framework tailored for Winter Haven’s promising future.

Learn about the City’s evolving trajectory, emphasis on infrastructure, fresh avenues for citizen engagement, and upcoming legislative goals. Register online at winterhavenchamber.com WINTER HAVEN HORSESHOE CLUB Nov 9, 2023, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Rotary Park 350 6th Street NE, Winter Haven The Winter Haven Horseshoe Club meets on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:00 until Noon at the Rotary Park in Winter Haven. Players of all skill levels are welcome.

There is no charge to play.

GALLERY CONCERT SERIES: TIMELESS ORIGINS: THE ART OF REYNIER LLANES Nov 9, 2023, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Polk Museum Of Art 800 E Palmetto Street, Lakeland Presented by The Lakeland Symphony Orchestra. A special set of ensemble performances, live in the galleries and inspired by the current exhibition, Timeless Origins: The Art of Reynier Llanes. Purchase tickets online. polkmuseumofart.org

GALLERY PERSPECTIVES Nov 10, 2023, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Polk Museum Of Art 800 E Palmetto Street, Lakeland Every second Friday of each month, a special guest will offer a unique take on a current exhibition at the Museum, as interpreted through their individual lenses and disciplines. Erin Blankenship takes you through Remembering Vilna: The Holocaust and the Art of Samuel Bak. Erin Blankenship is the Deputy Director of The Florida Holocaust Museum. polkmuseumofart.org

TRIVIA NIGHT Nov 9, 2023, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Barrel 239 239 3rd Street SW, Winter Haven Every Thursday. Hosted by Triviosity. Signups begin at 6:30pm, questions at 7pm.

SCENTS & SIPS: A CANDLEMAKING EXPERIENCE Nov 10, 2023, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Your CBD Store | SUNMED 5692 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven Enjoy creating your own personalized soft-crackling wooden wick candle, with a luxurious fragrance of your choosing. Spend *up to two-hours* during this event and also enjoy music, refreshments.

NOIRVEMBER : THE THIRD MAN Nov 9, 2023, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Historic Ritz Theatre 263 W Central Avenue, Winter Haven Join us for the second film in our three part celebration of Film Noir this November. The Third Man is a classic film noir set in post-World War II Vienna. centralfloridatix.com THE GLASS MENAGERIE Nov 9, 2023, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Polk State College 999 Avenue H NE, Winter Haven Nov. 9 - 12 & 16 - 19. The Glass Menagerie – is a memory play by Tennessee Williams that premiered in 1944 and catapulted Williams from obscurity to fame. Performed at the Winter Haven Main Stage Theatre in the Fine Arts Building. Curtain at 7:30; Sunday Matinees at 2:30, free.

Box Office opens one hour prior to curtain. 863-297-1050 www.polk.edu/theatre WINTER HAVEN CARL MULLINS OPEN Nov 10, 2023, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Rotary Park 350 6th Street NE, Winter Haven An NHPA (National Horseshoe Pitchers Association) sanctioned tournament.

Players must pre-register by calling the tournament director, Robert Yost at 863-875-6800 and be a member of the NHPA. MONARCH MIGRATION AND MORE Nov 10, 2023, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Boulevard, Lake Wales Join Bok Tower Gardens with Elaine Berner as she presents the Monarch Migration Miracle.

Fall is when the eastern Monarch population migrates from as far north as Canada to the overwintering sites in Mexico.Elaine will present an up-close view of this awe-filled experience in the Alexander Discovery Center.

Registration required. boktowergardens.org

BANDTASTIC! Nov 10, 2023, 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Branscomb Memorial Auditorium 1100 Johnson Ave, Lakeland Featuring the FSC Symphony Band. This non-stop kaleidoscope of music resounds with a fast-paced blend of classical, jazz, rock and popular tunes. $5 children (under 18) / $10 adults, Free for FSC Faculty, Staff and Students with ID. 863-680-4296 flsouthern.edu/ffa CAFFEINE & GASOLINE Nov 11, 2023, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Bonnet Springs Park 400 Bonnet Springs Blvd, Lakeland Roll into Bonnet Springs Park on the second Saturday of every month for a local car meetup. All exotic, classic, luxury, hot rod, and import cars are welcome! Coffee and breakfast items will be available for purchase. If you would like to show off your ride, no registration is required.

LIVE GREEN LAKELAND ECOFEST Nov 11, 2023, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM Munn Park 210 E Main Street, Lakeland Presented by the GFWC Junior Woman’s Club of Lakeland.

Come see environmentally conscious vendors, businesses, and non-profits. Bring the kids for take-home crafts and activities focused on the environment and recycling.

LAKELAND DOWNTOWN FARMERS CURB MARKET Nov 11, 2023, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM N Kentucky Avenue, Lakeland Every Saturday in downtown Lakeland.

Shop local, handmade, homegrown, plants, artisan gifts, pastries, breads, specialty foods, and more! Enjoy live entertainment most Saturdays. downtownfarmerscurbmarket.org BARTOW CHALK WALK Nov 11 & 12, 2023, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Fort Blount Park 343 W Davidson Street, Bartow “Chalk Walk” in the Park, is Polk County’s only professional Chalk Art event in the Capital City of Bartow. More info on FB @BartowChalkWalk

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NOVEMBER 2023 GRATITUDE JOURNAL MAKING WITH CLAIRE FORMILLAN Nov 11, 2023, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd, Lake Wales Come out and create a journal to hold all the little expressions of gratitude you have in all the ways you love to express it. Claire Formilan from Beyond the Fold Paperie will walk you through the process step by step to create your softcover journals. No experience necessary.

All materials will be included. Registration required. boktowergardens.org WINGS ‘N WAFFLES Nov 11, 2023, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Florida Air Museum 4175 Medulla Road, Lakeland Enjoy breakfast and hear from aviation professionals, veterans, pilots and more. Members of the Florida Air Museum receive FREE admission to this event. Nonmember cost is $10.00 per person at the door, which includes a day pass to tour the Museum when the event is over. aceedu.org WINTER HAVEN FARMERS MARKET Nov 11, 2023, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM 250 Magnolia Ave, Winter Haven Food, plants, & makers! Shop artisan food vendors, plants, food trucks, and more while supporting a healthy & connected community. We are across from Grove Roots on the NE corner of 3rd St. & Ave C SW in the old BB&T parking lot in downtown Winter Haven every Saturday.

GOATS & BREWS Nov 11, 2023, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Cob & Pen 1221 Florida Avenue S, Lakeland Yoga with goats! Bring a yoga mat and come play with the friendliest goats while doing beginner’s yoga! 1 free alcoholic beverage is included, Yoga experience is not required! thelittleyogi.net NUTS ABOUT NATURE Nov 11, 2023, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Bonnet Springs Park 400 Bonnet Springs Blvd, Lakeland Join us for an exciting day at Bonnet Springs Park filled with different craft, play, and learning opportunities each month. bonnetspringspark.com DISCOVER ROSELLE HIBISCUS Nov 11, 2023, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd, Lake Wales Stop by the Outdoor Kitchen to sample Roselle Hibiscus, grown in the Outdoor Kitchen Garden. Used throughout the Caribbean as a festive Christmas Sorrel drink, come and sample the tangy flavors of this African native plant and discover why it was known to Florida pioneers as the Florida Cranberry. boktowergardens.org ARTLAB Nov 11, 2023, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Polk Museum Of Art 800 E Palmetto Street, Lakeland

Participants will be introduced to one of the Museum’s exhibitions in a fun and interactive way. Registration will open two weeks prior. ArtLabs are led by professional artists and art educators who will engage participants of all ages and skills. polkmuseumofart.org

member of Girls Inc. of Lakeland to attend. This year’s theme is Tutus and Ties! Tickets are available at www. girlsinclakeland.com

THE JOINERY TRADING POST Nov 11, 2023, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM The Joinery 640 E Main Street, Lakeland A local makers market on the lawn with art, jewelry, craft cocktails, handmade goods, home decor, cats + more! thejoinerylkld.com CHAKRA EMPOWERMENT WITH BUFFY Nov 11, 2023, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Yoga Haven 1511 6th Street Southeast, Winter Haven This 2 part series will explore various tools and techniques to assist you in your personal journey of maintaining optimal chakra health over two weekends. If you’d like to attend both weekends, we ask for an energy exchange of $77 and $44 if you’d like to attend just one. Empower yourself with knowledge of the chakras, and learn how to integrate them into the rest of your life by signing up at winterhavenyoga.com FATHER DAUGHTER DANCE Nov 11, 2023, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM RP Funding Center 701 West Lime Street, Lakeland Open to any girl ages 5-up. She does not need to be a

BARTOW FORD’S 2ND ANNUAL CONCERT ON THE LOT: LEE BRICE LIVE WITH SPECIAL GUEST RANDY HOUSER Nov 11, 2023, 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM Bartow Ford 2800 U.S. 98, Bartow Bartow Ford will feature multi-platinum GRAMMY nominee and CMA and ACM award winner Lee Brice. Lee will be supported by one of his good friends, country music vocal powerhouse Randy Houser. In addition to all the great entertainment that will be offered—one lucky concert attendee will win a Ford F150 that night. Contest details will be available on BartowFord.com Doors will open at 5 PM, and music begins at 6:30 PM. Bring your own

HOLIDAYS AT BOK TOWER GARDENS NOVEMBER 24 - JANUARY 7 Enjoy a relaxing stroll through beautiful displays of poinsettias, begonias, evergreens, and other seasonal greenery throughout the Olmsted Gardens.

Ring in the season with daily holiday carillon concerts.

MUSICAL MONDAYS AT EL RETIRO DECEMBER 4, 11, & 18

OPO SYMPHONY SERENADE DECEMBER 7-8

HOLLY JOLLY PLANT MARKET DECEMBER 9

A CHRISTMAS JAZZ PARTY DECEMBER 16

HOLLY JOLLY STORYTIME WITH THE OPO DECEMBER 17

YULETIDE: WINTER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION Featuring The Byrne Brothers DECEMBER 21

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ADD YOUR EVENT chair. A variety of food and beverage vendors will be on hand. One dollar goes to Lee Brice’s charity and a portion of the remaining proceeds goes to Wounded Warriors. centralfloridatix.com A PROPER NIGHT OF COMEDY Nov 11, 2023, 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM Union Hall 1023 Florida Avenue S, Lakeland An hour of comedy from world renowned comic Sean Finnerty followed by 2 hours of high energy live music by local favorites Proper Wednesday in a great venue, all for one ridiculously low price. unionhallevents.com YOGA HAVEN’S OPEN HOUSE Nov 12, 2023, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Yoga Haven 1511 6th Street Southeast, Winter Haven We are celebrating the opening of the studio with lots of free goodies like mini Thai massages, reiki, sound baths, yoga (of course), food from Agape Agora, and much more! The door prizes include beautiful stickers for the first 20 guests who arrive, plus raffle drawings later on for water bottles, Yoga Haven t-shirts, 2 free private yoga lessons and the Grand Prize which is a one month unlimited class pass valued at $98!

Arrive anytime between 2:00 and 5:00 pm! winterhavenyoga.com

CRYSTAL BOW SOUND BATH WITH BUFFY Nov 12, 2023, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Buffy’s Boutique 301 3rd Street NW, Winter Haven There is nothing for you to do in this class other than to lie back & allow the sounds of the crystal bowls, drums, vocals and guided meditation to take you into a place of reset and bliss. Self love investment $25. Save your spot at buffylaroux.com MIDNITE MARKET Nov 12, 2023, 6:00 PM - 11:57 PM Artcade 1149 1st Street S, Winter Haven For those who can’t get out Saturday mornings! After Party at Artcade for $5 unlimited games from 10pm-12am.

Food Trucks, Shopping, Live Music.

TRIVIA NIGHT Nov 13, 2023, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Cob & Pen 1221 Florida Avenue S, Lakeland Every Monday! Play along with Triviosity! Tons of fun with your friends, plus a huge craft beer selection, unique craft cocktails, and an amazing food menu.

DIABETIC DELIGHTS: EMBRACING HOLIDAY FOODS WITHOUT COMPROMISE Nov 14, 2023, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Medulla Resource Center and Park 1049 Parker Road, Lakeland

Tis the Season! Learn how to navigate holiday food with diabetes. Food demonstration and tasting included.

Questions? Call 863-519-1072 or email Andrea at andreanikolai@ufl.edu.

INTRODUCTION TO FLORIDA AGRITOURISM Nov 14, 2023, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Polk County, Polk County, Polk County, 33830, United States This is a short workshop to provide information about the laws and basic information regarding Florida agritourism.

Register online. polkcountyextension.eventbrite.com TRIVIA NIGHT Nov 14, 2023, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM The Joinery 640 E Main Street, Lakeland Second Tuesday of the month. No buy-in, loads of prizes & drink specials. thejoinerylkld.com TRIVIA TUESDAYS Nov 14, 2023, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Grove Roots Brewing Company 302 3rd Street SW, Winter Haven Play trivia every Tuesday with Triviosity! Free to play.

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highlighting the beauty and versatility of smaller ensembles. Featuring both the FSC Orchestra and the Chamber Singers. $5 children (under 18) / $10 adults, Free for FSC Faculty, Staff and Students with ID. Please call 863-680-4296 for more information. flsouthern.edu/ffa CHAIR YOGA AT BOK TOWER GARDENS Nov 15, 2023, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd, Lake Wales The classes are designed to quiet the mind, move your body, breathe deeply, and practice mindfulness. This class is appropriate for beginners, anyone with limited mobility, those recovering from injury, and anyone who has wanted to try yoga but felt intimidated. Wheelchairs are always welcome. Registration required. 863-734-1222 boktowergardens.org WINE DOWN WEDNESDAY Nov 15, 2023, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Obscure Wine Company 276 W Central Avenue, Winter Haven Every Wednesday. Unlimited wine tasting of a Sommelier selected producer every Wednesday for one price. Check out their Facebook or Instagram page for each week’s wine lineup.

ANGELS AMONG US! Nov 15, 2023, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Venue 650 650 6th Street SW, Winter Haven

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NOVEMBER 2023 Please join Girls Inc. of Winter Haven for our annual Angels Among Us event! This festive event will include wonderful food, great auction items, and a cash bar. Tickets available at girlsincwinterhaven.org. Don’t miss out - get your holiday shopping started off right and help Girls Inc. of Winter Haven further its mission of inspiring all girls to be STRONG, SMART & BOLD! girlsincwinterhaven.org

Center 650 Bonnet Springs Blvd, Lakeland Meet and greet with Campaign Chair Desmond Clark and sample specialty cocktails at the Bonnet Springs Park Rooftop Garden Bar. Tour the Carol Jenkins Barnett United Way Children’s Resource Center! No cost to attend.

Sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact Ileana Kniss for more information at ileana.kniss@uwcf.org.

MORE EVENTS ONLINE Hors d’ oeuvres, Beer & Wine, Masquerade Contest, DJ and Dancing, Photo Booth and a Silent Auction. Mask will be on sale at the event. Sponsorships and donations of all denominations are welcome. Donations can also be made by check payable to Public Education Partnership of Winter Haven, PO Box 1836, Winter Haven, Fl 33882. centralfloridatix.com

TRIVIA NIGHT Nov 16, 2023, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Barrel 239 239 3rd Street SW, Winter Haven Every Thursday. Hosted by Triviosity. Signups begin at 6:30pm, questions at 7pm.

COSMIC SOUND CLEANSE Nov 15, 2023, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Buffy’s Boutique 301 3rd Street NW Winter Haven Embark on an inner journey guided by the magical sounds of the crystal bowls, drum, vocals and more.

Suggested items for your comfort: eye mask, pillow or blanket. Self love investment $25. Save your spot at buffylaroux.com NEIGHBORHOOD STORY TIME Nov 16, 2023, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Medulla Resource Center and Park 1049 Parker Road, Lakeland October book: “Leif and the Fall” by Allison Sweet Grant – Guest Reader Florida Children’s Museum. This free interactive experience takes place once a month. Entry is free with limited capacity. To attend, please RSVP by e-mail to Cherry Alston at cherryalston@polk-county.net.

GENTS & BOURBON EVENT HOSTED BY WOMEN UNITED Nov 16, 2023, 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM The Carol Jenkins Barnett United Way Children’s Resource

EDUCATION ENCHANTMENT: A DENIM & DIAMOND MASQUERADE PARTY Nov 16, 2023, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Nora Mayo Hall 500 3rd St NW, Winter Haven Join us for an exciting night of dancing, drinks and fundraising, as we kick off our first annual Education Enchantment event! Dress is casual or dress and masks are highly recommended. Festivities will include: Heavy

BEE GEES TRIBUTE CONCERT Nov 16, 2023, 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM Balmoral Event Center 116 Kenny Blvd, Haines City You will be ‘Stayin’ Alive’ and ‘Jive Talkin’’ all night long at our Tribute to the Bee Gees!’ It’s ‘More Than a Woman’ can resist. This amazing show will have you ask the question ‘How Deep Is Your Love’ for the iconic sound of the Bee Gees. Food and Drinks will be available for purchase at the venue. centralfloridatix.com

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NOIRVEMBER : THE MALTESE FALCON Nov 16, 2023, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Historic Ritz Theatre 263 W Central Avenue, Winter Haven Join us for the last film in our three part celebration of Film Noir this November. The Maltese Falcon is another iconic film noir if not the icon itself, this film follows private detective Sam Spade as he gets caught up in a dangerous hunt for a valuable statuette. centralfloridatix.com

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OUT OF THE BOX IMPROV Nov 17, 2023, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Historic Ritz Theatre 263 W Central Avenue, Winter Haven A cast of talented young actors create ‘slice of life’ theatre based on the audience’s script scenarios. centralfloridatix.com

THE ADDAMS FAMILY Nov 17, 2023, 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Loca Lee Buckner Theatre 111 Lake Hollingsworth Dr., Lakeland Performed by the students at Florida Southern College.

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Everything will change for the whole Addams family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents. flsouthern.edu/ffa LAKELAND DOWNTOWN FARMERS CURB MARKET Nov 18, 2023, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM N Kentucky Avenue, Lakeland Every Saturday in downtown Lakeland.Shop local, handmade, homegrown, plants, artisan gifts, pastries, breads, specialty foods, and more! Enjoy live entertainment most Saturdays. downtownfarmerscurbmarket.org WINTER HAVEN FARMERS MARKET Nov 18, 2023, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM 250 Magnolia Avenue, Winter Haven Food, plants, & makers! Shop artisan food vendors, plants, food trucks, and more while supporting a healthy & connected community. We are across from Grove Roots on the NE corner of 3rd St. & Ave C SW in the old BB&T parking lot in downtown Winter Haven every Saturday.

YOGA IN THE GARDENS Nov 18, 2023, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Boulevard, Lake Wales Join us for a morning of bending, breathing, and relaxing

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in the great outdoors. This inclusive class includes gentle yoga movements that move our spine in all directions, breathing techniques, and extended relaxation infused with a sprinkling of yoga philosophy. All levels are welcome.

Registration required. boktowergardens.org DISCOVERIES IN NATURE: WALKING THE WETLAND BOARDWALK Nov 18, 2023, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd, Lake Wales Registration required. Explore the Wetland Boardwalk and surrounding area, observing the resilient plant life.

This program is designed to provide the benefits of a moderate outdoor walk and a guided journal activity. boktowergardens.org ART OUT LOUD Nov 18, 2023, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Polk Museum Of Art 800 E Palmetto Street, Lakeland Artwork by Polk County Middle School Students. This exhibition features the work of artists grades 6 through 8. This exhibition will be on view at the Museum from November 18 through December 31 in the George W. Jenkins Student Gallery. polkmuseumofart.org ARCHITECTURAL TOUR Nov 18, 2023, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Polk County History Center 100 E Main Street, Bartow Discover the history behind the founding of the county and the design of the brilliant 1908 Courthouse. With a

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SPCA AUCTION FOR ANIMALS “THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME” Nov 18, 2023, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Bonnet Springs Park 400 Bonnet Springs Blvd, Lakeland Proceeds go to helping homeless animals!

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the artist featured in their latest exhibition, Remembering Vilna: The Holocaust and the Art of Samuel Bak during this hour-long documentary. Tickets/reservations are not required for the film screening. polkmuseumofart.org

FESTIVAL OF TREES Nov 18 & 19, 2023, 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Grove Roots Brewing Company 302 3rd Street SW, Winter Haven Presented by Ridge Art Association. The event will have many facets including Santa’s Secret Shoppe, Gingerbread Village, Santa and Mrs. Claus, Sweet Shoppe and Wreath and Decorations. Entry fee $5 which includes $3 back in Santa Bucks to spend at the event. More info www. facebook.com/groups/81232086621, DOCENT-LED TOUR Nov 18, 2023, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Polk Museum Of Art 800 E Palmetto Street, Lakeland Free for everyone. Learn the stories behind the work and dive into the world of art with ease as we bring people and art together. polkmuseumofart.org DOCUMENTARY SCREENING - SAMUEL BAK: PAINTER OF QUESTIONS Nov 18, 2023, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Polk Museum Of Art 800 E Palmetto Street, Lakeland Join the museum for a free screening of the documentary, “Samuel Bak: Painter of Questions.” Learn more about

THE NUTCRACKER PRESENTED BY A NEW POINTE DANCE Nov 18, 2023, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Lake Region High School 1995 Thunder Road, Eagle Lake A New Pointe Dance is excited to present The Nutcracker!

Join us for the 6th annual holiday performance on November 18th at Lake Region High School. This oncea-year production is the only one in Polk County that welcomes dancers from all studios to participate in a holiday performance. Doors open at 1:30 pm and the show will begin at 2:00 pm. centralfloridatix.com

DINNER AND A MOVIE: GLADIATOR Nov 18, 2023, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Gem Theater 110 NW 1st Avenue, Mulberry Join us for a heart pounding adventure with Dinner and a Movie: Gladiator! Admission includes screening of the

film with seated dinner (appetizer, entree, dessert, water/ tea). Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and screening begins at 7:00 p.m. This is a popular event and expected to sell out. centralfloridatix.com 36TH ANNUAL MARGARITA BALL Nov 18, 2023, 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM Frances Langford Promenade Between Lemon St. & Lake Mirror Dr, Lakeland Guests can expect to enjoy an evening of live music, snacks, margaritas, and more from local restaurants and bars. The event aims to raise donations of gifts and cash which are distributed throughout the greater Lakeland area to local charity organizations. In addition to purchasing a ticket, guests are encourage to bring an unwrapped gift (or cash donation) that they can drop off at the entry gate. Must be 21+. More info on FB @LakelandMargaritaSociety.

THANKSGIVING SOCCER CAMP Nov 20, 2023, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Polk State College 999 Avenue H Northeast, Winter Haven Offers young players skill refinement on Nov. 20 & 21 and a helping hand to families seeking childcare during school breaks. This symbiotic arrangement enables children to continue nurturing their soccer prowess while granting parents peace of mind. whunitedacademy.com

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NOVEMBER 2023 TRIVIA NIGHT Nov 20, 2023, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Cob & Pen 1221 Florida Avenue S, Lakeland Every Monday! Play along with Triviosity! Tons of fun with your friends, plus a huge craft beer selection, unique craft cocktails, and an amazing food menu.

TRIVIA TUESDAYS Nov 21, 2023, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Grove Roots Brewing Company 302 3rd Street SW, Winter Haven Play trivia every Tuesday with Triviosity! Free to play.

BEER THANKFUL Nov 22, 2023, 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM Grove Roots Brewing Company 302 3rd Street SW, Winter Haven Grove Roots Brewing’s annual Thanksgiving Eve Party!

The Tasting Room, Packing House, and Beer Garden will be open all day long. Come hungry and thirsty! They will have two food trucks for dinner (Gin Khao Thai Food and Engine 53 Pizza) AND new beers on tap. Plus, live music starting at 7pm! Thanksgiving Beer Releases: Cranberry Sour, Sweet Potato Imperial, Amber Ale w/ Marshmallow, Imperial Pumpkin Ale. More info on FB @groverootsbrewing COSMIC SOUND CLEANSE Nov 22, 2023, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Buffy’s Boutique 301 3rd Street NW, Winter Haven Embark on an inner journey guided by the magical

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Suggested items for your comfort: eye mask, pillow or blanket. Self love investment $25. Save your spot at buffylaroux.com A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM Nov 22, 2023, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Theatre Winter Haven 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven Nov. 22 - Dec. 17, days and times vary.

Sondheim’s joyous, musical romp through Rome has desperate lovers, scheming neighbors and secrets behind every toga. theatrewinterhaven.com HOLLIDAYS AT LEGOLAND Nov 24, 2023, 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM LEGOLAND® Florida Resort 1 Legoland Way, Winter Haven Deck the halls at LEGOLAND® Florida Resort for the jolliest event of the year! Experience Holidays at LEGOLAND® November 24-26, and December 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 22-31. legoland.com/florida JOINERY AFTER DARK Nov 24, 2023, 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM The Joinery 640 East Main Street, Lakeland Dance your cares away on the FRONT PATIO!!! The Joinery will be hosting DJ Barca (+ special DJ guests) to play all of the best tunes to keep you movin ‘til you just can’t take it! thejoinerylkld.com

MORE EVENTS ONLINE LAKELAND DOWNTOWN FARMERS CURB MARKET Nov 25, 2023, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM North Kentucky Avenue, Lakeland Every Saturday in downtown Lakeland.

Shop local, handmade, homegrown, plants, artisan gifts, pastries, breads, specialty foods, and more! Enjoy live entertainment most Saturdays. downtownfarmerscurbmarket.org PLANT SWAP! Nov 25, 2023, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Winter Haven Farmers Market 250 Magnolia Ave, Winter Haven Bring healthy, pest-free plants and clippings to trade or donate. Free plants while they last. The Potting Bench & the Winter Haven Farmers Market are teaming up for this fun event! Stay and shop the small businesses at the market afterward! The market is located across from Grove Roots in the old BB&T Bank lot on the NE corner of 3rd St. and Ave C SW in Winter Haven.

WINTER HAVEN FARMERS MARKET Nov 25, 2023, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM 250 Magnolia Avenue, Winter Haven Food, plants, & makers! Shop artisan food vendors, plants, food trucks, and more while supporting a healthy & connected community. We are across from Grove Roots on the NE corner of 3rd St. & Ave C SW in the old BB&T parking lot in downtown Winter Haven every Saturday.

STEM IN THE PARK Nov 25, 2023, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Bonnet Springs Park 400 Bonnet Springs Boulevard, Lakeland, Come visit Bonnet Springs Park on the 4th Saturday of each month to explore topics in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math! Each month will have a new and engaging activity fit for a wide range of learners. Stop by the Nature Center Classroom from 10AM – 12PM. bonnetspringspark.com CHILDREN’S SPICE ART IN HAMMOCK HOLLOW Nov 25, 2023, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Boulevard, Lake Wales Drop by Hammock Hollow with your children to use spices from around the world in creating a unique piece of art that engages the senses. This is a self-paced activity that can take around 20 minutes to complete. boktowergardens.org DOCUMENTARY SCREENING - SAMUEL BAK: PAINTER OF QUESTIONS Nov 25, 2023, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Polk Museum Of Art 800 East Palmetto Street, Lakeland Join the museum for a free screening of the documentary, “Samuel Bak: Painter of Questions.” Learn more about the artist featured in their latest exhibition, Remembering Vilna: The Holocaust and the Art of Samuel Bak during this hour-long documentary. Tickets/reservations are not required for the film screening. polkmuseumofart.org

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Nov 25, 2023, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Balmoral Bar & Grill 124 Kenny Boulevard, Haines City Join us for a Latin and Top 40’s party you won’t want to miss. Bring your friends and groove to the beats. centralfloridatix.com MUSEUM STORE SUNDAY Nov 26, 2023, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Polk Museum Of Art 800 East Palmetto Street, Lakeland We invite you and your family to “Be A Patron” at The Shop at the Polk Museum of Art on Museum Store Sunday. You will find quality gifts, handcrafted items, and local finds. Best of all, your purchase will directly support your favorite museum, the

TRIVIA TUESDAYS Nov 28, 2023, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Grove Roots Brewing Company 302 3rd Street SW, Winter Haven Play trivia every Tuesday with Triviosity! Free to play.

SCIENCE FOR IMPACT: MOTIVATING CREDIBLE CONSERVATION IN THE FLORIDA WILDLIFE CORRIDOR Nov 29, 2023, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Boulevard, Lake Wales Join Director of Conservation Josh Daskin as he shares how data and analysis are helping protect up to half the state’s land and the plants and wildlife within it. boktowergardens.org

RESTORE TO THE 4 (RESTORATIVE YOGA) Nov 29, 2023, 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM Buffy’s Boutique 301 3rd Street Northwest, Winter Haven Relax your nervous system and rest in restorative yoga. This includes laying on pillows in very gentle yet relieving yoga postures while Prima enlightens you on limiting beliefs. buffylaroux.com BSP TRIVIA NIGHT Nov 30, 2023, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Bonnet Springs Park 400 Bonnet Springs Blvd, Lakeland Join us on the last Thursday of every month on the rooftop bar for trivia from 6 – 7:30PM! Stop by and enjoy ½ off draft beer, house wine, and select liquor brands. bonnetspringspark.com TRIVIA NIGHT Nov 30, 2023, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Barrel 239 239 3rd Street SW, Winter Haven Every Thursday. Hosted by Triviosity. Signups begin at 6:30pm, questions at 7pm.

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