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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TODAY & TONIGHT MAGAZINE Volume 17 Issue 5 November 2020 6

New Balmoral Event Center

Vote Today For Your Favorite Bartenders

10 Holiday Event Calendar 12 Live Local Music 27 Fall Into The Gardens

COLUMNS: 4

Tracey's Tid-Bits

Vote For Your Favorite Bartender

17 What's Rustling Jimmy's Jimmies?

THE FUN & AMUSING: 19 Music Trivia

23 Kitchen Diva

LISTINGS: 10 Upcoming Events 12 Local Live Music 20 Restaurant Listing

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CHRIS DOUGLAS TRACEY GREENE

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Holiday Event Calendar

19 Now Here's A Tip

23 Strange But True

As we continue through this pandemic and learn our new way of life, we are going to do our best to keep you up-todate on what is happening in our county in regards to dining, events and entertainment. Please see our Facebook page for updates and information. These are trying times let's get Polk County back going strong. Some events and functions are starting to reschedule for us to enjoy. Please contact the venues to confirm dates and times.

New Balmoral Event Center

15 On-o-mato-poe-ia

23 General Trivia

EDITOR’S NOTE

TRACEY GREENE JAMES COULTER

ERICA SMITH

EDITORIAL

ERICA SMITH ELIZABETH MORRISEY

AMY SUMERLIN JAMES COULTER

PHOTOGRAPHY CHRIS DOUGLAS

Fall Into The Gardens

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TID BITS TRACEY’S

By Tracey Greene

Halloween...A Bust Mark another disappointing date on the 2020 COVID calendar. Halloween! Typically, for the past 16-17 years, we spend Halloween with our friends. It’s a tradition: hand out candy, enjoy beer-boiled hot dogs and chili with all the fixins’, and a table full of sweets. Usually a few friends and family stop by with their kids (for even more sugar) to continue the evening for a good time. Homemade sugar cookies for the kids and cocktails for the adults. Yummy! This year, our friends decided to go extra low key; no outside décor and no party. Just handing out candy to any kids that stopped by and dared to knock on the door. We were a little bummed but not surprised. What to do? Believe it or not, we have never been at our own home,

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as adults, to hand out candy. Now in a new community, as of the past 4 1/2 months , we decided - the day of Halloween - to go all out! At the beginning of the month, we decorated with a few fall trinkets around the front but nothing in the true Halloween spirit. Off to the store to buy 6 bags of (good) candy and then to our storage unit to grab all the “bells and whistles”: fog machine,

strobe lights, etc... A table was set up away from the front door with a big bowl of candy, a bottle of hand sanitizer and an extra-long pair of tongs to hand out pieces of candy to the kids. We are covered! Safe, fun and ready to go! Then we invited my dad over to grill out and hand out candy or just watch football games and keep the dogs calm. The latter is what actually happened. As we waited for the darkness to come, we were actually getting excited. In our new community, being a part of the holiday, waiting for all the kids....waiting for the kids...waiting for Some One, Any One, to hand out candy to! Hmmm, this sucks!! In 2 ½ hours, we handed out candy to TWO little girls; a little deer and a little unicorn. And it wasn’t really dark yet, so the full effect of our decor was not appreciated. #CovidKilledHalloween #DidTheMillennialsKillHalloween #GottaLotOfCandyToDonate Now going into turkey time along with the full holidays kicking into high gear, it makes me wonder how all the jolly good times are going to work? MOST of the city organized Christmas community events have

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been canceled by each government office throughout the county. The health community wants us to gear up for a second wave of the pandemic, which will (supposedly) hit by mid-November just going off of the charts in Europe. Guess we need to start stocking up on hand sanitizer, TP and paper towels again?!? Will there by a turkey shortage at the grocery stores? How about flour? Ugh! Our holiday menus may be compromised. A COVID killed Christmas will be the next victim on this 2020 calendar just a few weeks behind Thanksgiving. Will this madness ever end? New Christmas Wish List: Gallon of Hand Sanitizer, Case of Toilet Paper, Case of Paper Towels, MultiColor Pack of Face Masks, Case of Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Case of Diet Coke, Case of Lysol Swipes and Spray.

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BALMORAL EVENT CENTER A New Scenic Venue to Host Your Next Big Event by James Coulter

Looking for a scenic venue to host your next big event? Want to get married somewhere within walking distance from your honeymoon vacation suite? Or host your birthday party someplace where you can jump into a nearby pool or take a slip down a water slide? Then consider booking your next event at the brand new Event Center at Balmoral Resort Florida in Haines City. This spacious 10,000 square foot venue can accommodate 150 people, with an additional room accommodating 25 more people for a grand total of 175 guests. The facility is ideal for weddings, birthday parties, family gatherings, and business meetings. Best of all, being located on the Balmoral Resort property, the event center is in mere 6

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walking distance from its vacation rental homes and other amenities such as the poolside bar and grill and the sports fields. Such a convenient location allows guests to enjoy everything else the resort has to offer. The center itself will provide a “one-stop shop” for event planning. Not only will guests be able to schedule their event, but have its other aspect planned and coordinated through their event planner. Just schedule your event, rent the facility, and their planner will take care of the rest. “My business philosophy over the years has been to offer what I call a one-stop shop to our customers,” explained Garrett Kenny, Owner of Feltrim Development. “We will supply everything that is needed. So instead of someone

planning a wedding that maybe has to talk to five or six different people, we are taking the [initiative]. We are there to help you, we will provide the service that you need, and help take off the stress to plan the event.” Balmoral Resort Florida is a creation of Feltrim Group, which has been operating in Polk County for 21 years. The resort, which first opened in 2017, consists of 180 vacation rental homes and a poolside bar and grill with a mini-water park. Last December, Feltrim opened their sports village, a sports complex which includes a 2.500-seat stadium with a field that can serve as a full-sized football field or as seven individual soccer fields. The sporting project was designed to bring people into Haines City and

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Polk County and have them stay at their vacation homes. Combined with their homes, poolside bar and grill, and sports complex, the event center offers a “one-stop shop” for your recreational needs. You can host your big event, watch the big game, enjoy a poolside dinner, and relax in the comfort of your rental home all in one convenient location. Evidently, the current COVID-19 crisis has affected their original plans and expectations for the resort’s new additions. Necessary changes had to be made to accommodate guests during these uncertain times. For example, while their new event center can host up to 150 people, events will be restricted to smaller capacity sizes of 100. Previously, the resort initially expected to draw in international tourists and sports groups to events hosted at their new sports complex, and they expected to accommodate events for international guests at their event center. However, international travel restrictions have required them to extend their plans until after 2021, Kenny said. “We are in very, very unusual times,” he said. “When we planned this a year ago, COVID was not on the map. So we have to deal with that now. We have to protect our clients. We are looking 2021 still being a COVID year, so we have to operate at limited capacity.” In spite of the current pandemic, hopes remain high in the long term. Kenny expects the next five years to draw in interest for their new additions, both their sports complex and their event center. Once international travel restrictions are lifted, they

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expect sports teams to play from abroad, and for guests, especially from the UK and Ireland, to host their weddings at their event center. “We are in Haines City, a very growing city, and there is no other event center like it,” Kenny said. “They have facilities in Lakeland and Winter Haven, but they are currently servicing immediate people in those areas. With the growing demands of Haines City and Davenport, we will have a lot to offer our immediate guests.” To help spread the word for their new center, a party planner and wedding expo will be hosted on Nov. 7. Potential clients are invited to view the new venue and to learn about the services provided by photographers, florists, and the subcontractors and suppliers to the business wedding facility.

Kenny feels more than confident that the services and venue provided by their new event center will speak for itself. Their success thus far has been attributed to word-of-mouth from satisfied customers, and they expect to bring in many customers who will be satisfied to the point of sharing their satisfaction with others. “I am confident in our ability to deliver a good service,” he said. “We have to look after our clients and make sure our business keeps growing. I am looking long term [of] five years. [With everything] located in one site, that will help us deliver.” Balmoral Resort Florida is located at 24 Kenny Blvd, Haines City, FL 33844. For more information, visit their website at: www.feltrimresorts.com/balmoral-resort

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Put a little holiday sparkle into your life this season… *Due to COVID-19, please check with each event in advance to make sure that events have not been canceled or postponed.

BARTOW Honey Bee Festival & Craft Fair.

November 14 Bartow’s annual Craft Fair includes a Honey Bee Festival thanks to a partnership between Main Street Bartow and Ridge Beekeepers Association. This downtown event includes a full day of education and fun. Approximately 100 vendors will be offering a wide variety of handmade, all-season crafts, and honey and honey products will be featured. A pumpkin sale by the Young Farmers & Ranchers will also be included, as well as produce and plant sales. Food will be available for purchase from vendors on the street as well as from Bartow’s downtown restaurants. An open car show will also be a part of the event, as well as Bartow’s monthly Antique Market. Located W Main St, Bartow. Sat, 9-4 pm.

The Fancy Flea Old Fashioned Christmas Market.

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Bartow to celebrate the start of the holiday season! Admission is free and free parking! Vintage holiday shopping, great decor, furniture, live music, great food and more! Shake those jingle bells and head over for another amazing Fancy Flea extravaganza! Located E Main St, Bartow. Sat, 9-4 pm. FancyFlea.net

Mistletoe Market.

December 19 Hosted by Main Street Bartow. Downtown, Bartow. Sat, 10-4 pm.

DUNDEE Fall-owen Fest.

November 7 Family fun with inflatables, pumpkin patch, carnival games, DJ, live performances, food vendors and more. Located East Park Complex, Dundee. Sat, 10-2 pm.

LAKELAND 2nd Annual United Way Holiday Tree Contest.

November 20 to December 31 Hosted by the RP Funding Center as a fundraiser for United Way of Central Florida! Community Kick Off Event November 20th at 6-8 pm with

United Way President and City of Lakeland City Manager(s) and Employees! This event will have a story time with readings by United Way President & CEO Christina Criser Jackson and City Manager Shawn Sherrouse, coloring station, hot chocolate bar, reindeer food station, social distance photos with Santa, and performance by Harrison School For The Arts. Children will be able to write letters to Santa and mail them in our special mailbox. Santa will respond to each letter via email. Public welcome to view the trees in our corridors and vote during RP Funding Center business hours: 9am-5pm. Trees are on display Nov 20 thru Dec 31. Enjoy weekly Monday Story Time from 10am-10:30am hosted by the following City of Lakeland Staff: Nov. 23- Brielle Sharrett from Lakeland Public Library, Nov. 30 - Commissioner Chad McLeod, Dec. 7 - Fire Chief Douglas Riley, Dec. 14 Commissioner Phillip Walker, Dec. 21 - Mayor Bill Mutz. Located RP Funding Center, Lakeland. RPFundingCenter.com for more info.

Elf, The Musical.

December 4 to 6, 11 to 13 The Broadway hit Based on the

beloved holiday film, this hilarious fish-out-of-water comedy follows Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity. This modern-day holiday classic is sure to make everyone embrace their inner elf. Rated PG. Located Lakeland Community Theatre. Fri & Sat 7:30 pm. Sun, 2 pm. $24 Adults, $22 Seniors (55 & up), $17 Students (17 & under). LakelandCommunityTheatre. com

Russian Ballet Orlando presents Nutcracker.

December 5 A Holiday Classic! Experience the timeless story of the Nutcracker in this grand production. Audiences of all ages will marvel at the magic and wonderment of this stunning holiday presentation. The Russian Ballet Orlando production has become a memorable annual event for families all over Central Florida. Seating is limited and appropriately spaced for social distancing. Polk Theatre. Located Historic Polk Theatre, Lakeland. Sat, 7 pm. Tickets $27, $37, $47. PolkTheatre.org

Nutcracker Spectacular.

December 12 Join Florida Dance Theatre as they present a day of outdoor holiday magic. The Nutcracker Spectacular is a two part event

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that includes a special one-hour matinee performance of The Nutcracker, character Meet & Greets, food trucks and access to some of Lakeland’s amazing vendors during the holiday season. The evening event will consist of a one-hour performance of The Nutcracker and a masquerade ball with food, music and fun! Matinee performance 12-3:30 pm. General admission is $15 per person. Children under 5 free! Evening event 7-10 pm. Adults $35, Youth $25. Located at Sun n’ Fun Complex, Lakeland. Sat, 12-3:30pm & 7-10 pm. Tickets and more info FloridaDanceTheatre.org

Holly Jolly Jingle Bell Jog 5k.

December 12 Hosted by City of Lakeland Parks & Rec. Join the City of Lakeland for its 6th annual Holly Jolly Jingle Bell Jog 5k on the scenic Three Parks Trail. Holiday attire, and cheer, is encouraged. Located Cleveland Heights Golf Course, Lakeland. Staggered Race Start: Starts at 7 am. Cost $35. JBJog.com for more info.

The Nutcracker.

December 20 Presented by Florida Dance Theatre. Located RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Sun, 7 pm (doors at 6 pm). RPFundingCenter.com for more info.

LAKE WALES Bok Tower Gardens Candlelight Concert with Swing Boutique.

November 14 Enjoy a luminary stroll and the Gardens by candlelight. The evening begins with an opening jazz concert featuring Swing Boutique and ends with a carillon concert. Located Bok Towers, LK Wales. Sat, 5-8 pm. Cost Free for members. $15 Adults and $5 Youth (age 5-12) for non-members (general admission). BokTowerGardens.org

MULBERRY Christmas Tree Lighting.

December 5 Hosted by City of Mulberry. Located at the Mulberry Civic Center. Sat, 7:30 pm.

The Mulberry Christmas Parade: Christmas in the Tropics.

December 12 Hosted by City of Mulberry. Grand Marshall is Sheriff Grady Judd. Located Spence Park. Sat, 6-7 pm.

Mulberry’s Christmas Village.

December 12 – Hosted by City of Mulberry. Located Spence Park. Sat, 7-9 pm.

WINTER HAVEN Angels Among Us.

November 17 Benefit for Girls Inc of Winter Haven. Ticket includes Champagne reception, food, festive music, cash bar and live & silent auctions. Located at Venue 650, Winter Haven. Tues, 5:308 pm. Cost - $50; sponsorships available at secure.qgiv.com/ for/giowh/event/819804

6th Annual Haven Holiday Market.

November 21 Arts, Crafts, Vintage, Live Music, Food Trucks. Located in Central Park, Winter Haven. Sat, 10-4 pm.

Starlight Nights.

November 25 to January 6 Lighting up Downtown Winter Haven for the Holidays! Main Street Winter Haven & The City of Winter Haven are thrilled to announce Downtown’s Winter Haven’s newest Holiday tradition –  Starlight Nights! For six weeks, Downtown Winter Haven will be dazzling

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with lights as  we ring in the season of Holiday cheer and togetherness. Dine, shop, and enjoy a beautiful evening stroll with fun photo opportunities and surprises around every corner. You’ll be able  to explore the magic of the lights at your own comfort level, whether you’d rather drive-through or walk around the heart of our city. Downtown shops will be open late giving you the perfect opportunity to complete your holiday shopping and you won’t want to miss the  festive specials at your favorite restaurants and bars! Downtown businesses will participate in a window decorating contest adding to the magic of the Holidays. Downtown Winter Haven.

A Motown Christmas, A Sunday Sunset Concert.

November 29 Celebrate the most wonderful time of year with your holiday favorites with that soulful Motown fair! This holiday celebration promises to be the most memorable Christmas treat of the season! Be sure to bring your lawn chairs, a cooler, a frisbee as we social distance in the outfield grass. Touch-less temperature checks, and masks are required. Located at Chain of Lakes Park, Winter Haven. Sun, 4 pm (gates open at 3 pm). Cost - $18. Tickets available at https://theatrewinterhaven.com/stadium-events/

Annual Santa Paws Event.

December 1 Benefit for Humane Society of Polk County. Ticket includes: entry to event, one specialty cocktail, appetizers, live music by “The Broke” and 5 entries to our premium prize packages. Cash bar. Purchase tickets online; $45 advance. $50 at the door. Located at Jensen’s Corner Bar. Tues, 6-9:30 pm. Sponsorships and tickets available online: https://www.humanesocietyofpolkcounty.org/#

Dwight Icenhower “Blue Christmas” Elvis Tribute. December 3 & 4 Thurs & Fri, 8 pm. Located at Ritz Theatre, Winter Haven. Cost - $25 to $140. www. RitzWinterHaven.com

A Tuna Christmas.

December 3 to 20 In this hilarious sequel to Greater Tuna, it’s Christmas in the third-smallest town in Texas. Radio station OKKK news personalities Thurston Wheelis and Arles Struvie report on various Yuletide activities, including the hot competition in the annual lawn-display contest. In other news, voracious Joe Bob Lipsey’s production of A Christmas Carol is jeopardized by unpaid electric bills. Many colorful Tuna denizens, some you will recognize from Greater Tuna and some appearing here for the first time, join in the holiday fun. Located Theatre Winter Haven. Tickets available online at https:// theatrewinterhaven.com/mainstage/atunachristmas/#

Chain of Lakes Christmas Boat Parade.

December 5 Chain of Lakes, Winter Haven. Sat, 6:30-10 pm. Chain Life Winter Haven for more details on boat line up and parade route.

Vocalitas Holiday.

December 6 A fun, lively holiday program of favorite seasonal tunes guaranteed to get your toes tapping. Be sure to bring your lawn chairs, a cooler, a frisbee as we social distance in the outfield grass. Touch-less temperature checks, and masks are required. Located at Chain of Lakes Park, Winter Haven. Sun, 4 pm (gates open at 3 pm). Cost - $18. Tickets available at https://theatrewinterhaven.com/stadium-events/ NOVEMBER 2020 11

TONY KNIGHT (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) SHAWN RAHN (Swan Brewing, LKD) ANDREW PERCOCO (Lakeland Loft, LKD)

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER CONCERT CALENDAR *Please note due to the COVID-19 virus, some businesses may be at limited capacity. Please check Facebook pages to confirm that these events are still scheduled.

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LUBECK (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) SOUTHERN BLEND DUO (Old Man Frank’s, WH) BLACKWATER (The Twisted Prop, WH)

MONDAY, NOV 2

FREE WHISKEY (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH)

TUESDAY, NOV 3 LUBECK (Out-n-About Bar, DUN) FOLEY & BURNS (Apple Lounge, WH)

WEDNESDAY, NOV 4 JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) JADE & DUKE (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH) MIKE & KATIE (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH)

THURSDAY, NOV 5 MICKENZIE PEISHER w/THE LINE UP (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) TONY KNIGHT (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) SHAWN RAHN (Swan Brewing, LKD) ANDREW PERCOCO (Lakeland Loft, LKD)

FRIDAY, NOV 6

B. HAVEN (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) DAN SIGNOR (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) JOE’S GARAGE (The Pink Piano, LKD) SMOKEPOINT (Swan Brewing, LKD) THE BROKE (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH) FOLEY & BURNS (The Twisted Prop, WH)

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THEO MOON (1845 Tap House, DVPT) CHASING DAYLIGHT (Federal Bar, LKD) B & B JAZZ QUARTET (Lakeland Loft, LKD) RED HEADED STEPCHILD (Apple Lounge, WH) MELISSA LEE ZENKER (Keel & Curley Winery, PL CTY) JOHN FRINZI (Front Page Brew Co/BTW)

SATURDAY, NOV 7 SOUTHERNDIPITY (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) GOD BLESS THE USA: BRASS HEART BAND (Chain Of Lakes Park, WH) CURT BEASLEY 3p/ JOSH BLEVIN 7p (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) MIC DROP (Old Man Frank’s, WH) T. MIKE & DUKE (Grove Roots Brew Co, WH) WONDERLAND (Fireside Lounge, DVPT) JSK DUO (The Twisted Prop, WH) MICAH SHANE DUO (Federal Bar, LKD) JONATHAN KAUFMAN JAZZ TRIO (Lakeland Loft, LKD) ANNISETTE MAYER (Front Page Brew Co/BTW)

SUNDAY, NOV 8

CURT BEASLEY (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) FOLEY & BURNS 2p/ THE BROKE 5p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) ‘TEXASSIPPI SOUL MAN’ DANNY BROOKS & LIL MISS DEBI (Swan Brewing, LKD) DALLAS TAYLOR BAND (The Twisted Prop, WH) NECK DEEP (Hard Rock Live, ORL)

TUESDAY, NOV 10

LUBECK/DAVID BRIMER/ TIM HAGGARD/THE AM DUO/FOLEY & BURNS/ SCOTT HOOKER/JIM & JUDY TAYLOR/ICONIC OPERA (Apple Lounge, WH)

WEDNESDAY, NOV 11 JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) RED HOT ROOSTER (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH) MIKE & KATIE (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH)

THURSDAY, NOV 12 MICKENZIE PEISHER w/THE LINE UP (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) SHAWN RAHN (Swan Brewing, LKD) 10,000 PAPERCUTS (WH’s Bar Off The Chain, WH) SOUTHBOUND 75 (Duke’s Brewhouse, LKD) PUNK BOX (Federal Bar, LKD) PERUBA (The Pink Piano, LKD) ANDREW PERCOCO (Lakeland Loft, LKD) MELISSA LEE ZENKER (Duke’s Brewhouse, PL CTY)

FRIDAY, NOV 13

T. MIKE & DUKE (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) FOLEY & BURNS (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) 10,000 PAPERCUTS (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) PICK UP ARTISTS (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH) PRIME COUNTRY (The Twisted Prop, WH) AARON POUNCEY (1845 Tap House, DVPT) AV PROJECT LIVE (Federal Bar, LKD) PAUL BUTCHER JAZZ TRIO (Lakeland Loft, LKD) HARLEQUIN (Leo’s Live/Ybor Cigar, LKD) OLDEN KNEW (Apple Lounge, WH) SOUTHBOUND75 (Duke’s Brewhouse, LKD) CAROLE KING TRIB. (Chain Of Lakes Park, WH) MELISSA LEE ZENKER (Duke’s Brewhouse, PL CTY)

SATURDAY, NOV 14 T. MIKE & DUKE (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH)

RED HOT ROOSTER 2p/ RENEE RIDDLE 7P (Old Man Frank’s, WH) SWING BOUTIQUE (Bok Tower Gardens, LW) JOSH BLEVINS BAND (Camp Mack, LW) JAMIE FLOYD (Federal Bar, LKD) TREY CROSS JAZZ TRIO (Lakeland Loft, LKD) SIGHD EFFEX (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) HARLEQUIN (Fireside Lounge, DVPT) AQUAMAN, THE BAND (Brew Hub, LKD) JUSTIN GRIMES (Front Page Brew Co/BTW)

SUNDAY, NOV 15

FREE WHISKEY DUO (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) B. HAVEN (The Twisted Prop, WH) BILLY DICKERSON 2p/ SOUTHERN BLEND 5p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) THE ARCADIAN WILD (Derry Down, WH) ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER TRIBUTE (Chain Of Lakes Park, WH) MELISSA LEE ZENKER (Keel & Curley Winery, PL CTY)

MONDAY, NOV 16

TRAVIS WILLIAMS (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH)

TUESDAY, NOV 17 LUBECK (Out-n-About Bar, DUN) CHRIS FRITZ (The Pink Piano, LKD)

WEDNESDAY, NOV 18 JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) FOLEY & BURNS (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH) MIKE & KATIE (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH)

THURSDAY, NOV 19 MICKENZIE PEISHER w/THE LINE UP (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC)

FRIDAY, NOV 20

FREE WHISKEY BAND (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) AGGIE ROAD (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) T. MIKE & DUKE (Tempo 1930, WH) MELISSA LEE ZENKER (Winner’s Circle Sports Bar, LKD) SPF 60 (Leo’s Live/Ybor Cigar, LKD) RED HOT ROOSTER (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH) BRADEN CRAWFORD (The Twisted Prop, WH) CRYSTAL DAGGER (1845 Tap House, DVPT) THE MOONQUAKES (Federal Bar, LKD) JONATHAN KAUFMAN JAZZ TRIO (Lakeland Loft, LKD) POWER SURGE (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) RANSOM (Apple Lounge, WH) MUSIC TRIBUTE: CASH, PRESLEY, PERKINS, LEWIS (Chain O’ Lakes Stadium, WH) TIM HAGGARD (Front Page Brew Co/BTW)

SATURDAY, NOV 21

JOSH BLEVINS (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) TRAVIS WILLIAMS 2p/ CROSS TRAXX 7p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) TONY KNIGHT 1p/ RUNNING RECKLESS 7p (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) T. MIKE & DUKE (Florida Brewery, ADL) WONDERLAND (Caribbean Bay, WH) STRIZZO/SECKOND CHAYNCE/YOUNG 1 JONAH/ISREAL MUZIK/ UNCLE ZOE (Duke’s Brewhouse, LKD) B & B JAZZ QUARTET (Lakeland Loft, LKD) SOUTHBOUND (LA’s Midway Saloon, LA) HONEY (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) SOUTHBOUND75 (Keel & Curley Winery, PL CTY) ADJ MARIE (Front Page Brew Co/BTW)

SUNDAY, NOV 22 FOLEY & AGGIE ROAD (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) RED HOT ROOSTER (Old Man Frank’s, WH)

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MELISSA LEE ZENKER (The Yard On Mass, LKD) LOS INQUIETOS DEL NORTE (Market World/Hwy 92, ADL) SPITFIRE (The Twisted Prop, WH) KENNY CHESNEY & ZACH BROWN TRIBUTE (Chain Of Lakes Park, WH)

MONDAY, NOV 23

ROGER BRUTUS AND COREY GREENWAY (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH)

TUESDAY, NOV 24 LUBECK (Apple Lounge, WH)

WEDNESDAY, NOV 25 B. HAVEN/ TEEZHER (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH) JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) JEVON FALCON JAZZ DUO (Lakeland Loft, LKD) CROSS TRAXX (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH)

THURSDAY, NOV 26 MICKENZIE PEISHER w/THE LINE UP (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) SHAWN RAHN (Swan Brewing, LKD)

FRIDAY, NOV 27

B. HAVEN (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) OLDEN KNEW (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) THE MAGGIE VALLEY BAND (Swan Brewing, LKD) MICKENZIE PEISHER (The Twisted Prop, WH) HEATHER DESANCTIS (1845 Tap House, DVPT) ANDREW PERCOCO JAZZ DUO (Lakeland Loft, LKD) MIC DROP (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) HARD CANDY (Apple Lounge, WH) DAVID SMITH (Front Page Brew Co/BTW)

SATURDAY, NOV 28 B. HAVEN (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) JOSH BLEVINS BAND (Old Man Frank’s, WH) EKLECTIK HAZE (Fireside Lounge, DVPT) LIVE HART (The Brass Tap, LKD) CELTIC CONUNDRUM (Swan Brewing, LKD)

Cross Traxx SKIP & NANCY FRYE (Federal Bar, LKD) PAUL BUTCHER JAZZ TRIO (Lakeland Loft, LKD) CROSS FIRE (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) S.G. WOOD (Front Page Brew Co/BTW)

SUNDAY, NOV 29 ACOUSTIC DOSE (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) CLAIRE DEV 2p/ BLUE COLLAR 5p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) KAT & THE DAWGS (The Twisted Prop, WH) A MOTOWN CHRISTMAS TRIBUTE (Chain Of Lakes Park, WH)

MONDAY, NOV 30 BRADEN CRAWFORD (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH)

TUESDAY, DEC 1 THE BROKE (Santa Paws/Jensen’s Bar, WH)

WEDNESDAY, DEC 2 JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

THURSDAY, DEC 3 MICKENZIE PEISHER w/THE LINE UP (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC)

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SHANE MEADE & THE SOUND (Brew Hub, LKD) JEFF VITOLO & THE QUARTER MILE REBELS (Out-n-About Bar, DUN) THEO MOON (1845 Tap House, DVPT) JOE REID (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) MELISSA LEE ZENKER (Duke’s Brewhouse, PL CTY) DIVAS THRU THE DECADES TRIBUTE (Chain Of Lakes Park, WH)

FRIDAY, DEC 11

PICKUP ARTISTS (Old Man Frank’s, WH) SOUTHBOUND75 (Duke’s Brewhouse, LKD) LIVE HART (The Brass Tap, LKD) CALLING CRYSTAL (1845 Tap House, DVPT) AV PROJECT (Federal Bar, LKD) SHELDON BENJAMIN (The Pink Piano, LKD) SOUTHBOUND BAND (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) MELISSA LEE ZENKER (Keel & Curley Winery, PL CTY)

SATURDAY, DEC 5

RAMBLIN ROSE (Old Man Frank’s, WH) WONDERLAND (Out-n-About Bar, DUN) 10,000 PAPERCUTS (WH’s Bar Off The Chain, WH) JEZABELLE (LA’s Midway Saloon, LA)

SATURDAY, DEC 12

THE BROKE (Old Man Frank’s, WH) TEEZHER (The Twisted Prop, WH)

FREE WHISKEY (Old Man Frank’s, WH) JUSTIN LAYMAN (The Brass Tap, LKD) OCCASIONAL ASTRONAUTS (Out-n-About Bar, DUN) MICAH SHANE DUO (Federal Bar, LKD) SOUTHBOUND (Camp Mack, LW) HARLEQUIN (Fireside Lounge, DVPT)

WEDNESDAY, DEC 9

SUNDAY, DEC 13

SUNDAY, DEC 6

JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

THURSDAY, DEC 10 MICKENZIE PEISHER w/THE LINE UP (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC)

FOLEY & BURNS 2p/ SOUTHERN BLEND 5p (Old Man Frank’s, WH)

WEDNESDAY, DEC 16 JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM

(Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

THURSDAY, DEC 17 MICKENZIE PEISHER w/THE LINE UP

(Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC)

FRIDAY, DEC 18 JOSH BLEVINS

(Old Man Frank’s, WH) SPF 60

(Leo’s Live/Ybor Cigar, LKD) MELISSA LEE ZENKER

(Duke’s Brewhouse, LKD) AARON POUNCEY

(1845 Tap House, DVPT) REBEL SOUL

(WH Bar Off The Chain, WH)

SUNDAY, DEC 20

TEEZHER (Old Man Frank’s, WH) MELISSA LEE ZENKER (Keel & Curley Winery, PL CTY)

WEDNESDAY, DEC 23 JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

THURSDAY, DEC 24 MICKENZIE PEISHER w/THE LINE UP (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC)

SATURDAY, DEC 26 JOSH BLEVINS (Old Man Frank’s, WH)

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ONOMATOPOEIA on·o·mato·poe·ia: The naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (as buzz, hiss).

By Erica Smith

The Trouble with Chickens One on a side. It comes to little more: There where it is we do not need the wall: He is all pine and I am apple orchard. My apple trees will never get across And eat the cones under his pines, I tell him. He only says, ‘Good fences make good neighbors.’ — Robert Frost, The Mending Wall The poem The Mending Wall by Robert Frost begins with this line, something there is that

doesn’t love a wall. I thought this poem was about an actual wall all through high school and not about the complex relationships between humans. Throughout the lines, Frost explores how we put up physical and mental walls to keep out those who do not agree or accept our opinions. Frost uses the wall to symbolize the barrier between communication and friendship. With a few short homespun lines, Frost delivers one of his most memorable reflections of human behavior. In a sense, 2020 has seen more wall construction than ever. So, how does this tremendous

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American poem related to backyard chicken farming? Freerange chickens are creatures of habit and rise at almost the same time each morning. One minute past their internal clock, and they will let you know their thoughts on the lack of freedom and breakfast. My girls often let me know how disappointed they are in my morning routine by cackling and calling. When this happens, I dash out the door to remedy the situation and offer my eternal thanks to a husband who installed our tall wooden fence. I also breathe a small prayer to the barnyard gods that my girls do not upset our neighbors. Many municipalities do not allow chickens for several reasons, with the most notable being crowing roosters. The trouble with picking out those fluffy chicks from the feed store is there is no way to sex most breeds. Roosters are inevitable for most backyard owners.

As a backyard chicken owner,

we have been diligent in our quest to add hens to our flock, and aside from a bit of ruckus on mornings where I am not fast enough

to open the door, our animal

husbandry respects our neighbor’s home and property.

There is currently a Change.

org petition to bring backyard chickens to the city of

Auburndale, thanks to the pleas of Citizen John Bennett. If we have learned anything from

this pandemic crisis, we need to embrace backyard agriculture, ingenuity, thrift, and, most

importantly, our neighbors. We can embrace our roots, support biodiversity, and make our

neighborhoods a bit more quirky

and loveable. Will you join me in bringing chickens to Auburndale and beyond? Perhaps, chickens make good neighbors.

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Save The Males What if I told you there was a group of people in America who were suffering? These people are facing a nationwide crisis to their health and safety. They have been living shorter, less healthier lives. Their job and educational opportunities have dwindled, and they have become more prone to depression, addiction, and suicide. How would you feel knowing these people were hurting? You would most likely feel sorry for them. Maybe you would be willing to aid them however you could. You would want to know who they are and what you could do to help. So who are these people? Who is

suffering from shorter lives, drug and alcohol addiction, and high suicide rates? They’re probably not who you think they are. Who are these people? They are straight white men. November 19 is International Men’s Day. It is a day to reflect on the lives of men and the issues they face. According to their website, the day is observed “to raise awareness about men’s health, improving gender relations and promoting gender equality.” When we consider gender equality, we focus on the inequalities facing women. While women have gained many of the same rights as men like the right to vote, they still earn lower wages

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and are less represented in positions of power. However, men also experience inequality, and while this inequality is not as systemic as the unequal treatment towards women, it is just as real. Consider the following: • Men have shorter lifespans than women. They are also most likely to die from murder, workplace accidents, and suicide. (CDC) • More men are dying from “deaths of despair” caused by addiction and abuse. Men are suffering overdoses at a rate 400% greater than 20 years ago. (Narcon-WarnerSprings) • More women graduate college with a bachelor’s degree than men. Women consist of 41.7% of bachelor degree holders, compared to 36.2% of men. (US Census) • More men are sexually assaulted in America than women when prison rape is factored. Nearly 216,000 prisoners are raped per year, compared to about 90,000 reported rapes outside prison. (DOJ) • Prostate cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death, yet breast cancer receives twice as much funding research than prostate cancer. While several offices exist to address women’s health, none exist to address men’s health.

None of this is to imply that straight white men are “oppressed.” They are not marginalized like people who are not straight, white, and male. Nor is it to imply that men are hurt by “feminism.” Men are not hurt because of gains made by women. They are hurt because of toxic masculinity, because of the unfair expectations placed upon them by our patriarchal society. So what can we do about it? The most important thing is to raise awareness. We need to be aware of the issues men face and make others aware. The International Men’s Day website is an excellent resource in this regard: https:// internationalmensday.com/ The next important thing is to treat men better. We need to stop conveying sexist attitudes towards them. Men need to stop telling other men to “be a man” and “suck it up.” Women need to stop saying that “men are trash” or “boys stink, throw rocks at them.” Simply put, one does not inundate men from a young age with toxic messages like “real men don’t cry” and then act shocked when more men suffer from mental health issues or commit suicide because they were forced to bottle up their emotions. Men have feelings, too, and we need to start respecting that.

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1. Name the group that released the album titled “The Royal Scam.” 2. What instrument does Herb Alpert play? 3. What country is Air Supply from? 4. Which Chambers Brothers song was 11 minutes long on the album? 5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “Looks like it’s over, you knew I couldn’t stay, She’s comin’ home today.”

a sleeping man. 2. The trumpet. Alpert came from a musical family. He played in his college’s marching band and then in the Army before starting “Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass.” 3. Australia. It’s shocking, but the group has never had a No. 1 single in Australia. They did, however, make it into The Australian Recording Industry Association Hall of Fame in 2013. 4. “Time Has Come Today,” in 1968. 5. “Sad Eyes,” by Robert John in 1979. That was the year disco reigned, but the mellow “Sad Eyes” managed to climb the charts anyway. (Not to be confused with Bruce Springsteen’s song of the same name in 1999.)

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1. Name the girl group that released “Nothing But a Heartache.” 2. Which group had their album pulled by Disney on release day? 3. Two duos released “Mockingbird” a decade apart. Who were they? 4. Which artist had his only No. 1 hit ANSWERS 1. Steely“Rock Dan, in 1976. Your The album Baby”? with cover was originally meant for a Van Morrison album that was neversong re5. Name the that contains this leased. Some considered the cover to lyric: “There, like be hideous, with beasts hovering over a dream, this wonderful night, I gazed at the grotto ing at secondhand stores for large serving utensils and more. aglow in the light.” dishes, It’s sometimes cheaper than getting throwaways, and it’s better for the Answers environment! You can always donate after the holidays. 1. The Flirtations,them in again 1968. • Here’s a makeup tip from Captain 2. Insane Clown Posse, in 1997. At • Remember to turn off bathroom Obvious: Wet your beauty blender. I fans afterlast 10 minutes. In the winter, if Disney didn’t know this and had been using the minute, objected to your house is on the dry side, don’t it for about a month before my sister the graphic ofme.the lyrics. use the fan at all: Open thenature door so told So much better! -- V.A.Just in the humidity from the shower or bath Florida weeks earlier, the Southern Baptist reaches into the house. • Freeze fruit thatto is onboycott the verge of Convention had threatened • “To remove the skin from salmon, spoiling rather than letting it go to I freeze it and skinbusinesses it while frozen. waste. You don’t even have use Disney because of to Gay The skin comes off much easier, it for smoothies. Chuck a handful of Days Disneyland. and I waste at less of the fish. I buy a frozen fruit in water or iced tea for large piece and parcel it into several added flavor. And it’s a superb addi3. Inez and Charlie Foxx, the songsmaller pieces, since it’s just me. I like tion to fancy cocktails. salmon, and it’s healthy for me!” -- and Carly Simon and writers, in 1963, L.A. in Florida • “Quick sewing tip: Check your James Taylor in 1974. fabric’s stretch direction before you • Need extra dishware or servinglay out your pieces. You’ll thank me 4. George McCrae, in 1974. McCrae ware for a holiday meal? Try looklater.” -- E.F. in Missouri not only had a No. 1 hit, but it also netEXPECT MORE... GET MORE... WE DELIVER! ted him a Grammy nom for Best Male • Window frames can be tricky to clean. And they are a magnet for dust and dirt, or worse — condensation that can lead to mold. To get into the crevices, employ a toothbrush sprayed with a tiny spritz of furniture polish. It works! • “Firing up the grill? Don’t get hasty. Preheat. Cooking times are based on an even cooking temperature, and you’ll get that good sear on your steaks or chicken. Use a grill thermometer and you’ll know when just the right time is to put dinner on the grill!” — T.E. in South Carolina • Ever wonder how long your peanut butter will last? On the pantry shelf, you can expect it to hold for 7-12 months if stored in a cool dark place. After opening, it will last 3-4 months in the fridge. • Smudged mascara? Remove it on the fly with a little bit of lip balm. Simply run your finger over the lip balm, then carefully remove the smudge. You also can put a bit of the lip balm on a tissue and use that instead. • “I dropped a glass in the kitchen, and there were a ton of small pieces. After I swept up, I wiped the area with a piece of bread, which picked up all the small shards.” — W.C. in Kentucky

TORQUE

Torque is a tan and white male Boxer mix. He is approximately 3 years old. He has been neutered. Torque is a fun loving dog who gets along well with other dogs. He is a boxer mix and has lots of energy and will do best with a family who will bring him to training classes as he is still working on his manners.

KIKI

Kiki is a brown and white female Domestic Shorthair mix. She is approximately 1 year, 5 months old. Neighbor moved and left her. Kiki is a friendly, playful lap cat. She has been around people of all ages and she does very well with them. Kiki has been around small dogs and she got along well with them. She loves to play with any toy on a wand.

THOR

Thor is a white male Domestic Shorthair mix. He is approximately 2 years old. He has been neutered. He is friendly, goofy, laid back. Loyal and sweet. Good with kids, cats and dogs. Even though Thor is missing the use of one eye he is a very outgoing boy. He loves attention and is very affectionate. Thor has a very playful nature.

The Humane Society of Polk County 3195 Dundee Road • Winter Haven, FL 33884 www.PolkNoKill.org • (863) 324-5227 Tues-Sat 10:30-6pm. Closed 1-2 pm for lunch.

Veterinarian of the Month Congratulations to our vet of the Month Dr Watts on his recent marriage!

Devon Watts was born and raised in Winter Haven, Florida and lived there his whole life until he left to pursue a bachelors in Marine Biology at University of West Florida. His interest in animals has been present since a very young age and he frequently visited zoos and animal exhibits at any wildlife themed park in the area. He attended University of West Florida for his bachelors of science in marine biology with a focus on preparing for the possibility of vet school. While there he spent time working at the Pensacola Humane Society both as a volunteer and a kennel technician and one particular animal became ill and observing his treatment cemented his desire to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. He graduated from St. George's University in January of 2019 and has been practicing at Heart of Florida Animal Hospital since February. In his free time he likes to build and paint models for tabletop games, play games with friends and watch movies usually with his pothound Soursop close by.

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REX

Rex is a white and copper male Beagle and American Bulldog mix. He is approximately 3 years, 1 month old. He weighs about 50lbs.. He has been neutered. Rex is a playful boy who is very loyal. He likes dry and wet food and has probably been given a lot of people food as he is a little chunky. He is good with children of all ages.

POLK COUNTY’S

RESTAURANT SPOTLIGHT DUE TO COVID-19, PLEASE CONTACT RESTAURANTS FOR DETAILS.

AUBURNDALE TANTRUMS LAKESIDE GRILL

This is a one of a kind, waterfront, casual dining experience where you can enjoy well-prepared food, water sports in action and a beautiful sunset on our multi-level covered deck overlooking Lake Myrtle in Auburndale. Delicious Seafood and more . . . featuring Oyster and Shrimp Po'Boys.We also have a large selection of Hand-dipped Ice cream, beer, wine and specialty beverages. Hours - Open Everyday at 11:00 am Must try: Gator Bites, Oyster Nachos, and Shrimp & Grit Cakes 330 Denton Avenue, Auburndale 863-875-3974

HAINES CITY BALMORAL BAR & GRILL AT BALMORAL RESORT

BEEF ‘O’ BRADY’S SOUTH LAKELAND

Great Food! Great Sports! Great Family Fun! 40+ HD TV’s, NFL Ticket Sundays, NCAA Game Plan Saturdays. 2-4-1 All Day, Everyday. Coldest Beer In Town. Kids Eat Free Tuesdays & Sundays 4-8 pm. Now Featuring A Full Liquor Bar. Must Try: Our Delicious Fajitas and Awesome Burgers 4810 South Florida Ave (863) 646-7757 www.beefobradys.com

CHAMPS SPORTS BAR

Serving Polk County for over 20 years! Cold Beer • Great Food • Family Fun • Best Wings in Town Independently delicious! Daily specials from 2-10 pm: Monday 60¢Tacos, Tuesday $5 Buffalo Shrimp, Wednesday 45¢ Boneless Wings, Tuesday & Thursday BOGO Bud & Bud Light Bottles, Friday, $9 Grouper Sandwich (All Day), Saturday 75¢ Wings (All Day).Hours: Mon.-Thurs, Sat. & Sun. 11 am to 10 pm. Fri. 11 am to midnight. Follow us on Facebook. FB@ChampsGrill 6645 S. Florida Ave. 863-647-5900 www.champstogo.com

Offering a casual dining environment complete with poolside outdoor seating, the Balmoral Bar & Grill serves up poolside lunches, afternoon drinks and evening meals. Popular among resort guests and locals alike, our poolside bar in Haines City offers a full bar with TVs and features a menu of shareable appetizers, fresh salads, delicious sandwiches, and more. Live music also offered on the patio most Saturday nights. Check our Facebook for schedule. Bar & Grill is open to the public and is located within Balmoral Resort Florida in Haines City, minutes from Winter Haven and Davenport. Must Try: Flatbreads and Club Sandwich. 124 Kenny Blvd, Haines City (off Hwy 27)

MISTER FISH

(863) 588-3097 • BalmoralBarandGrill.com

Land mark eatery in Lake Wales. Fresh fish never frozen. Fun and casual atmosphere. Lunch and dinner menu with daily specials. Mon. 4pm to 9pm. Tues. - Saturday 11:30am to 9pm. Closed Sun. Must Try: Shrimp or Fresh Grouper 802 Henry St., Lake Wales (863) 676-6361

LAKELAND BEEF ‘O’ BRADY’S NORTH LAKELAND

Lakeland’s Best Family Sports Pub. 40+ HD TV’s, NFL Ticket Sundays, NCAA Gameplan Saturdays. Happy Hour 2-4-1 All Day, Everyday. Bingo Mondays from 5-6 pm. Kids Eat Free Wednesday from 4-8 pm. Trivia Night on Thursdays from 8-10 pm. Must Try: Hot & Fresh Fajitas - Everyday! Chicken wings! 1070 Wedgewood Estates Blvd (863) 853-9464 www.beefobradys.com

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WINTER HAVEN 326 BISTRO PIZZERIA

Bistro Pizzeria shares the art of perfectly rendered simplicity. Wood burning oven, pizza by the slice, made to order specialty pizzas. Lunch & dinner menu. Warm & casual dining atmosphere. Must Try: Classic Pizza Napoli 326 W. Central Ave., Winter Haven 863-875-4894 www.arabellas.us/bistro

APPLE LOUNGE & GRILL

#1 Happy Hour Monday-Friday 11am-7pm. $1 Taco Tuesdays! Wings, Burgers, Sandwiches, Salads, Fried Pickles, Chicken Fingers, Nachos and much more! Open Mic Night every Tuesday. Winner of the people’s choice Wing Fling 2011 Wing Champs! Come try em’ yourself. Must Try: Famous Wings 2803 Recker Hwy, Winter Haven 863-291-0340

Family owned and operated since 1968 offering the best fish sandwich around! Seafood, chicken and much more using only the best quality food and excellent service! Easily the best homemade food you’ll try! Hours Monday through Saturday 11am to 7pm and closed Sundays. Must Try: Famous Fish Sandwich 715 E Palmetto St, Lakeland (863) 688-4280

ARABELLA’S

LAKE WALES

We offer the best Italian and Mediterranean cuisine, created from the freshest ingredients. Enjoy a cocktail before or after dinner in our chic Ave Bar. At Arabellas, our dedicated service and inviting ambiance makes us the premier choice for your lunch or dinner destination. Must Try: Bananas Foster prepared table side 346 W. Central Ave. Winter Haven 863-293-1797 • www.arabellas.us

CRAZY FISH

BEEF ‘O’ BRADY’S

JAY BEES RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

We take pride in our welcoming environment, friendly service and famous burgers. Come in and check our daily lunch and dinner specials. Weekend specials. Prime rib, frog legs, fried shrimp and catfish. Must Try: Homemade Pies 8675 Hwy 60 East, Lake Wales 863-696-1901, Find us on Facebook

Locally owned sports pub with 30 TVs and full bar. Lunch value combos Mondays-Fridays until 3pm. Award winning jumbo wings with famous sauces and dry rubs. Fresh salads, sandwiches, wraps, burgers, tacos and dinner entrees available. Weekday Values: Mon. Burgers, Tues. Tacos, Wed. Wings, Thurs. Fajitas, Fri. Surf & Turf. See ya at Beefs! Must Try: Award Winning Wings and Burgers 300 Cypress Gardens Blvd. (863) 293-9464 • www.beefobradys.com

HARRY’S OLD PLACE

includes shrimp, scallops, mussels, oysters, crab legs, "fish of the day" board, steaks, chicken, pasta dishes, sandwiches, soups/chowders. Restaurant is located on the shores of Lake Ned in beautiful Winter Haven with a quaint pet friendly outdoor patio. Full bar available. Less than a mile from LEGOLAND. Kid's menu also available. Must Try: Grouper in a Bag, the Broiled Seafood Combo and award winning Key Lime Pie! 3751 Cypress Gardens Rd., Winter Haven 863-324-0301 www.harrysoldplace.com

RICK'S BAR-B-Q

Featuring delicious barbecue the entire family can enjoy! Serving up great food in downtown since 2011. Our barbecue is hand rubbed with dry seasonings, smoked over hickory wood and cooked all night. Our pulled pork and savory “fall off the bone” style ribs have proven to be favorites for our customers. Eat in, take out or have us cater your next event. On-site banquet room available for private parties; seats up to 60. Tues & Wed 11-3 pm, Thurs to Sat 11-8 pm. Must Try: Brisket! But only on Fridays...while it lasts! And ribs, of course! 204 6th St SW • 863-299-0354 FB@lickthebone • www.ricksbarbq.com

SOMEWHERE SPORTS BAR

Enjoy great food, great games and great times in a family-friendly atmosphere. As your sports headquarters, ESPN, NFL & MLB ticket available on 14 flat screen TV’s. Daily lunch specials Mon-Fri from 11-2 pm only $5.99. Open 7 days a week. Appetizers, Sandwiches, Wraps, Salads, Burgers, Pizza & Wings. Full liquor with Happy Hour Mon-Sat from 3-6 pm. Must Try: Jumbo Wings & Pizza 5688 Cypress Gardens Blvd. (863) 324-7524

THE TWISTED PROP BAR & GRILLE

Winter Haven's newest casual bar & grill nestled on Lake May. Enjoy burgers, wings, wraps, sandwiches and cold beer in a picturesque setting on the Chain of Lakes. Happy hour on beer & wine is Monday to Friday from 2-7 pm. Indoor dining, Patio dining, Outdoor dining and Pet Friendly. Boat dock with multiple slips available. Stop in by car or by boat to enjoy! Hours: Mon-Thurs, 11-9 pm. Fri & Sat, 11-10 pm. Sun 12-8 pm. Facebook for more info. Must Try: Chicken Wings & Burgers 615 7th ST SW (863) 293-1937

Serving up a large selection of fresh fish for over 27 years! Where the fish is always de-lish! Open for lunch and dinner. Great seafood menu also

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Celebrating Our Healthcare Heroes SAVE THE DATES:

VIRTUAL AUCTION AND RAFFLE DRAWINGS NOVEMBER 5 - NOVEMBER 11, 2020 All proceeds raised from the Gala will be utilized locally to support the most current and urgent needs of Winter Haven Hospital and Winter Haven Women’s Hospital patients. Please join us for an exciting new virtual experience at Polk County’s premier fundraising event, the Winter Haven Hospital Foundation Gala.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Platinum: $10,000

(Customized dining experience for up to 12 guests, digital ad opportunity, post event recognition)

Gold: $5,000

(Customized dining experience for six (6) guests, digital ad opportunity, post event recognition)

Silver: $2,500

(Customized dining experience for three (3) guests, post event recognition)

Bronze: $1,500

(Customized dining experience for two (2) guests and post event recognition )

For more information call (863) 292-4138 or email whhfoundation@baycare.org.

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2. Add the tomatoes and half-andhalf, stir and bring mixture to a simCREAMY VEGGIE TORTELLINI mer, about 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. 1 pumpkin (field or sugar), about This recipe features a delicious 3. Add the fresh spinach or Swiss 2 cups cream sauce packed with spices that chard in handfuls, stirring until it complement the tortellini and oil fresh wilts down before adding more. If 2 tablespoons vegetable or frozen vegetables. If you don’t using frozen and thawed spinach or tablespoons plus more have 2half and half onsalt, hand, you can forgreens, add to the sauce and stir to sprinkling substitute 1/2 cup canned evaporated combine.1. MEASUREMENTS: What does a milk Cooking or regularoil milk. Just be sure to 4. Stir in the tortellini. Cover and spray measure? stir in 4 1/2 teaspoons of butter after cook forhygrometer 10 to 15 minutes, gently all the other ingredients have been stirring once or twice, untilWhat the tor2. TELEVISION: was the incorporated to add richness to the tellini are tender, plump and cooked name cheese, on the sitcom sauce that the half and half would through. postman’s Sprinkle with if have provided. desired. Serves 4. “Cheers”? that you may have stocked up on due to TOASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS the COVID-19 crisis.

By Fifi Rodriguez

Nutritious Treat We’re all starting to slowly ease back into our former home, work and social routines Pumpkins guided by are newone of the highpoints the safefall harvest. The fruit healthofand ty restrictions. originated in Central America. Many of us also Pumpkins -- like are dealing withcantaloupes, new challenges cucumbers and to squash -- belong to our family budthe Cucurbitaceae, or gourd famiget and loss of ly.income. Most ofIfthe pumpkins that are your pantryin andthe freezer grown United States come are stocked with from Illinois and become available canned or froinzen October. goods, you can add pumpkins seasonal and the carved Whole fresh produce to pumpkin shellbudare often used as create new, get-friendlyitems. vari- The interior pulp decorative ations on your favorite family recipes. is a nutritious addition to savory Here are some ways to “shop” in and sweet dishes, but don’t throw your pantry or freezer to cook up simple meals with a seasonal twist out the seeds! Pumpkin seeds make that everyone will enjoy! a tasty snack low inorcalories, Choose new,that’s interesting favorite vegetables from a local farmer’s marhigh in protein and rich in fiber, as ket to add to your recipes. Vegetables well as vitamins B, E and K, and have lots of nutrients and fiber to zinc, Pumphelpiron you and feel magnesium. full. Have vegetables washed, cut and ready in the kin seeds also contain manyrefrigerbenefiator to add to meals or eat as snacks. cialSelect fatty acids aminoofacids. from and a variety healthy foods so that you don’t get bored The flat, dark-green pumpkin with the same meals. Try sandwich seeds, pepitas they areveggies often wrapsorwith meat asand fresh inside,are andcovered a combination of fresh called, with a yeland canned fruits for sweetness and low-white husk. Pepitas are a key nutrition. ingredient Mexican recipes and Enjoy theinfoods of summer — blueberries, strawberries, peaches, waterare often used in the cuisines of melons and fresh garden veggies are many other cultures. always a treat. If you eat produce while it’s in season, it typically costsadd less and Toasted pumpkin seeds a it tastes better, so your family will be nutritious usedit.as a more likelycrunch to eat itwhen and enjoy topping for sauteed vegetables or This flavorful dinner recipe for Creamy VeggieGrinding Tortellini and Fruit Salad With salads. pumpkin seeds Spiced Syrup for dessert is an easy way with garlic,fresh parsley or cilantro and to combine produce with groceries adding olive oil and lemon juice to the mixture makes a wonderful salad dressing. Pumpkin seeds are also a delicious addition to oatmeal-raisin cookies or granola recipes. Pumpkins seeds are a power-packed addition to sauces, soups and salads, and they’re a healthy snack. Roasting and adding spices enhances their flavor. This recipe provides a few suggestions for preparing pumpkin seeds.

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8. GAMES: How much is the Luxury Tax in the board game Monopoly? 9. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Who was the only president to attend Oxford University in England as a Rhodes Scholar?

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all into the Gardens is the perfect time to enjoy the fresh air and wide-open spaces of Bok Tower Gardens. This seasonal celebration explores the human connection to bees, butterflies, and birds that powers the world. Visitors can enjoy diverse experiences, including daily live carillon concerts, physically distanced events, all-new The Power of Pollinators outdoor exhibit, and a full slate of virtual programs. THE POWER OF POLLINATORS Explore a collection of unique and whimsiEXPECT MORE... GET MORE... WE DELIVER!

cal pollinator houses, five larger-than-life bird nests, and informative discovery signage introducing all ages to the importance of native pollinators and the wonder of birds. Created by a local woodworker and the Bok Tower Gardens Education Team, the pollinator houses and bird nests are living art pieces. Surrounded by vibrant sunflowers and native plantings, the exhibit is displayed in the Oval Lawn now through mid-November. The Power of Pollinators compliments the newest Hammock Hollow installation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a sixfoot-tall hand-woven Florida scrub-jay nest and

giant eggs where children can play at a birdseye view. LIVE CARILLON CONCERTS Carillonneur Geert D'hollander returns to the Singing Tower for the 2020-2021 live concert season. Now through May, the music of the Carillon soars through the Gardens at 1 P.M. and 3 P.M.

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NOW THROUGH NOVEMBER 21 Let your imagination take flight this fall with a new season of educational programs, virtual workshops, and special events. Explore how our connection to bees, butterflies, and birds powers the world around us.

This exhibit, on display around the Oval Lawn, will feature larger-than-life pollinator houses, delightful bird nests, and discovery signage. POWERED BY

AND JOIN US FOR HOLIDAYS AT BOK TOWER GARDENS: PEACE ON EARTH NOVEMBER 27 THROUGH JANUARY 3