Today & Tonight Magazine November 2021

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23 25 Most Popular

Thanksgiving Pies

COLUMNS: 19 What's Rustling

Jimmy's Jimmies?

12 Laugh Out Lounge Comedy Club

THE FUN & AMUSING: 11 General Trivia 11 Strange But True 21 Now Here's A Tip

LISTINGS: 14 Upcoming Events 16 Live Local Music 20 Restaurant Listing 24 Bars & Pubs

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Chris Douglas Publisher/Editor

STAFF

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CHRIS DOUGLAS TRACEY GREENE

COLUMNS

Calender of Events

21 Music Trivia 21 Pets of the Month

As we continue through this pandemic and learn our new way of life, we are going to do our best to keep you up-to-date 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.

Just Write!

Lakeland

Just Write! Lakeland

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Comedy Club

EDITOR’S NOTE

TRACEY GREENE JAMES COULTER

ERICA SMITH

EDITORIAL

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ERICA SMITH ELIZABETH MORRISEY

AMY SUMERLIN JAMES COULTER

PHOTOGRAPHY CHRIS DOUGLAS

Local Live Music

MIKE POTTHAST

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by James Coulter It was a dark evening. Two lovers kiss inside a car parked along Lovers Lane. The car radio blares an important bulletin. A hooked-handed inmate escaped from the mental institution.

Suddenly, a scratch is heard outside the car.

Scared, the boyfriend slams the accelerator. He makes it to his girlfriend’s house, but when he steps out of the car, he discovers a hook hand on the car door.

This popular urban legend was retold as part of a screenplay read aloud during a table read at Just Write! Lakeland. This local group for screenwriters, playwrights, and actors meets weekly to read submissions. During this lively session, they were able to perform every detail, from the haunting screech of the hook against the car door to the inmate maniacally laughing.

Just Write! Lakeland is a writers’ workshop that allows playwrights and screenwriters to have their screenplays read aloud and critiqued. According to their website, their mission is: “to find new, local voices in film and theater, embrace and strengthen the unique perspectives in the work, and highlight the talent in the Central Florida community by producing unique, local works.”

Every Monday, the group reads submissions through a table read. After the reading, the other members offer their feedback. The meetings also offers actors an opportunity to better hone their acting skills and abilities, and to seek out material to produce into live stage performances.

Just Write! Lakeland was started in October 2017. Since then, they produced eight live shows. Recently, last month, they hosted the full production “Steampunk Shenanigans”, a series of comedy skits with a sci-fi twist. Other live productions include “Clown Car” by Mark 8 NOVEMBER 2021

Kenneally and “Land of the Greedy Mouse”, which was also performed in Mulberry.

That last play was written by Vincent Scarsella, a retired attorney from New York State who moved to Davenport in 2011. When he discovered a Ledger article about Just Write!, he decided to join the group. His first submission was a play called “Practical Time Travel.” “[Jon’s] group gave some great insight involving changes that they felt would enhance the play, and I took those to heart and made changes, resubmitted to them twice, and Jon really liked it and decided to stage it in the Stage Room in 2019,” Vincent said.

Even being an hour and a half away in Venice, he still attends regularly via Zoom: “For guys like me, it is very nice, I am able to join in on Monday evenings, not only for my

plays, but to see other plays written by other members.”

Even though the current COVID-19 crisis has stymied their attendance, they still meet regularly every week, with most members attending virtually. A recent meeting drew in at least 13 members, two meeting in person, and the others appearing via videoconferencing.

“We are still plugging along,” said Jon Fedkiw, the group’s leader. “The Coronavirus did a number on us but we are still here. We are still going forward with it.”

Tom Mook is a local voice actor and radio announcer who proudly lends his voice to the table readings. “If I am not doing a show on stage, it gives me a chance to keep my juices going,” he said.

Having their work read and acted allows

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writers to hear for themselves how their words sound when spoken aloud. Many writers have had their screenplays produced across the country, and many have written multiples works, rather than merely being “one hit wonders,” Mook said.

“We have some that submit that have done production and we are able to give them a different view of it, a new rendition of it, with different actors giving different interpretations,” Mook said. “Playwrights keep submitting.

They find out we can read their works, they can listen to it, they can get comments before it ever goes into production.”

Rory Penland, a member from Altamont Springs, has been a member for a year and a half. He was invited by another prominent member, Jim Moss, a fellow writer he had known for more than 30 years. Penland had written multiple screenplays, one of which had been produced in 2002. Since then, he was written several scripts for animated movies and TV pilots.

Penland appreciates the overall camraderie of the group. Being able to hear his screenplays read allows him to see and hear for himself what works and doesn’t work so that he can make the proper revisions. He has written three plays since starting the group, something that he had never done before, and the feedback he has received for each of them has proven valuable.

“We always have a good time when we read, we always get constructive criticism, and you get support and encouragement which is helpful,” he said. “It is nice to hear your writing come to life, to hear your characters read by proffesional actors, and it is a nice feeling, and that is why I have stuck with it for a long time.”

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film. For writers, it allows them to have their work performed and critiqued, allowing them to better perfect their screenwriting. For actors, it offers them the opportunity to exercise their acting skills and performances.

“For writers, screenwriters, and playwrights, they get their work read out loud,” Fedkiw said. “We try to get them with actors. So writers can get it out of their heads, into the public forum, and they hear what works and hear what doesn’t work, and they can do that second draft.”

Just Write! Lakeland meets every Monday at 7 p.m. at their writer’s workshop, located in the downstairs stage room at 310 E. Lemon Street, Lakeland, FL. For more information, contact them at: info@justwritelakeland.com, or visit their website at: https://www.justwritelakeland.com/

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STRANGE BUT TRUE

• In Italy, pizza inspectors are hired by the government to ensure that restaurants are making their pizza at “Italian quality.”

• The cables of the Golden Gate Bridge contain a whopping 80,000 miles of steel wire.

• Ray Bradbury wrote the first draft of “Fahrenheit 451” on coin-operated typewriters in the basement of a library at a cost of 10 cents for every 30 minutes. The first draft cost him a total of $9.80.

• The straw was invented by Egyptian brewers to taste beer without removing the fermenting ingredients that floated on top of the container.

• James Christopher Harrison is an Australian blood donor whose rare plasma composition has helped in the treatment of Rhesus disease. In May 2018, he made his final donation (1,173rd) at the age of 81 after having saved 2.4 million babies during his lifetime as a donor.

• No, alcohol doesn’t kill brain

cells -- it just makes them grow more slowly.

• In 2009, the Wisconsin Tourism Federation changed its name to the Tourism Federation of Wisconsin because, in the 30 years since its founding, the abbreviation “WTF” took on new meaning.

• Months that begin on a Sunday will always have a Friday the 13th.

• Not that you’d ever want to swim in it, but the average person’s body produces enough saliva in their lifetime to fill two swimming pools.

• Plants grow larger and more quickly when watered with warm water.

• In late 2020, a North Korean gymnast defected to South Korea by vaulting himself over the 3-meterhigh border barricades without triggering sensors.

TRIVIA TEST

By Fifi Rodriguez

looking for America, and he couldn’t find it anywhere”?

9. FOOD & DRINK: Which minerals are found abundantly in dairy products?

10. COMICS: Which long-running comic strip developed from a weekly panel titled “L’il Folks”?

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ANSWERS 1. Stella 2. Four 3. Africa 4. Donna Summer 5. Hawaii, Iolani Palace 6. 11 annually, with Juneteenth as the most recent addition, and 12 every four years, with Inauguration Day as the additional holiday in Washington, D.C. only.

7. Two, Phobos and Deimos 8. “Easy Rider” 9. Calcium, phosphorus and magnesium 10. “Peanuts”

1. TELEVISION: What was the name of Jay’s dog in “Modern Family”?

2. MEASUREMENTS: How many pecks are in a bushel?

3. GEOGRAPHY: Which continent has regions in all four hemispheres of Earth -- north, south, east and west?

4. MUSIC: Which singer is known as the Queen of Disco?

5. U.S. STATES: Which state has the only royal palace in the United States?

6. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: How many federal holidays are recognized by the United States?

7. ASTRONOMY: How many moons does Mars have?

8. MOVIES: Which iconic movie has the tagline, “A man went

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LAUGH

OUT LOUNGE

New Comedy Club Opens In Winter Haven

by James Coulter

Mike Lee, co-host of the Big Max Morning Show on Max 98.3, always wanted to own a comedy club. His dream has since come true now that he has become the co-owner of the Laugh Out Lounge.

Winter Haven’s premier comedy club, located near the corner of Central Avenue and Third Street, right across the street from Central Tavern, is set to open on Nov. 10.

Their opening weekend will host the comedy stylings of Ron Feingold, a comedian famous for his “comedy acapella show.”

Mike plans to draw in big name comedians to serve as club headliners for his new venue, providing entertainment most Polk County locals have to travel out of town to enjoy.

Other comedians scheduled to perform include Kevin Farley in January and Michael Winslow in February.

“We want to bring as much comedy and laughter to the area,” he said. “Most people, if they want to enjoy a big headliner, they have to drive to Orlando and Tampa to see that. We are hoping to bring that here to Winter Haven where it is a short drive from your house.”

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Co-Owners Ashta Compton, Chris Barton and Mike Lee Mike has been a professional entertainer since the ripe age of 19. For ten years, he traveled the country performing improv and sketch comedy. He moved to Winter Haven in 2004 and started his career at Max 98.3 in Lakeland, where he currently co-host’s the station’s morning show.

During that time, he has also hosted and booked many comedy gigs for various venues.

One of those venues was Barrel 239, which approached him with an offer that he could not refuse.

“Those shows were so successful there that they approached me and asked me if I wanted to open a club,” he said. “I was like, yeah, that is all I ever wanted to do….it has been a dream of mine forever.”

Ashta Compton, co-owner of Barrel 239, with her partner, Chris Barton, has been hosting monthly comedy gigs at their bar.

Customers loved these performances so much that they often requested weekly shows.

However, the size of their bar, which often had to be rearranged for these shows, would not permit weekly performances, she said.

“We realized that Winter Haven needed a comedy club, and who else to be partnered with this than Mike Lee?” Ashta said. “We want to do the best we can to give them a genuine comedy club experience, not just a bar that does comedy.”

Helping decorate their new establishment is local artist, Eric Sweetman. His caricatured illustrations of famous comedians like George Carlin, Robin Williams, and Norm MacDonald currently hang from the club walls. Many of these art pieces and their prints are even available for sale.

Eric has discussed his illustration work with

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Mike, and he was even selected for a caricature project for the radio station that never quite took off. However, when Mike decided to open his new club, he could think of no better person to create art than Eric.

“He wanted this club idea, and he had reached out to me after looking at me on Instagram where he saw I was doing a lot of caricature work,” Eric said. “He thought this was a great thing to decorate original art of comedians and have a special look for this club.”

Mike and his crew decided to open their venue along Third Street in Downtown Winter Haven, near the intersection of Central Avenue. The downtown area has been growing exponentially over the past five years due to the economic development of the Six/Ten LLC, and they wanted to be a part of that economic growth, Ashta said.

Laugh Out Lounge is conveniently located in the downtown epicenter, right across the street from Central Tavern, and only a short walk away from the parking garage. Being within walking distance of eight eateries and five bars, as well as other shops, boutiques, and venues, they hope to not only draw in foot traffic from other downtown businesses, but help create traffic for them, Asha said.

“We are on the busiest corner for foot traffic,” Chris said. “Anything they want to do before or after the show, they have the opportunity to do, and so it makes it a lot more appealing for a person to walk into a show than to plan the night.

The amount of foot traffic versus anywhere else in Winter Haven is better on this corner than anywhere else we can find.”

Mike is currently working with an agent in NYC to book big-name gigs to his new club. As someone with more than a decades’ worth of experience performing and booking comedy gigs, being able to open up a club seemed like the next natural step, and he’s hoping that it’s a successful one. “"I wanted to have my own place where people can come to enjoy shows, instead of me going to other places to produce shows,” he said. “Chris and Ash are the ones who made it happen. Ash had the idea. Chris made it happen. He found the place. Ash had big experience behind the bar running a club. She knows how to run a club. I know how to book comedians. So, it was the perfect storm of the right place at the right time. I think and hope we are going to be successful.”

Laugh Out Lounge is located at 19 3rd St. NW, Winter Haven, FL 33880. The club is set to open on Nov. 10. For more information, visit their website at: http://winterhavenlol.com.

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C A L E N D A R Get Your Listing in the Calendar Email Listings to: tracey@todayandtonight.com Info must be received by the 23rd of the Month Prior to Publication.

Events will be included as space allows.

Arts, Crafts, Festivals & Expos

NOV 5

– Nov First Friday.

Head to Downtown Lakeland on the first Friday of every month for First Friday; new theme each month. This month is the “Buffalo Soldiers Night” Downtown shops and restaurants will be open late. Enjoy goodies, giveaways, and discounts from local business exhibitors. Shop in the Makers Market, which features local artists and creators, and check out the Classy Car Show on Main St. First Friday is a family-friendly event held in the streets of Downtown Lakeland between Lemon Street and Oak Street along Kentucky Ave. and Main St. Downtown Lakeland, Fri 6-9 pm.

DowntownLKLD.com

NOV 5

to 14 – Harvest Holler Corn Maze.

A fun fall day on a working family farm! Enjoy the corn maze, pumpkin patch, live animals, hay ride, cow train, corn hole, tire swings, hay fort, corn bin, photo opportunities, and the Frankenslide kids playground! All activities are included with admission!

Located 950 Tavares Rd., Polk City.

Open weekends: Fri, 4-8 pm. Sat, 12-8 pm. Sun, 12-5 pm. Cost - $15 adults, $12 seniors, $12 kids (3-12 yrs.) 2 & under free.

NOV 6

– Multi Cultural Festival. Winter Haven’s first Multi Cultural Festival is an event where we can experience the world, in our own backyard. It will display a variety of International foods and goods representing a variety of countries and cultures.

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There will be Vendors, Food Trucks, a Live DJ, Live Dance Performances & more! Located Downtown Winter Haven Central Park. Sat, 11-5 pm.

NOV 11

– Lakeland Food Truck Rally. Tampa Bay Food Truck Rally brings food trucks to Munn Park on the 2nd Thursday of every month.

Come on out to Downtown Lakeland and enjoy a variety of Florida food trucks and their delicious cuisine. 20 plus food trucks come together each month and park on the streets surrounding beautiful Munn Park. Thurs, 6-9 pm. (next events: Nov 11, Dec 9)

NOV 13

– Honey Bee Festival.

Hosted by Main Street Bartow.

Unique Crafts, Open Car Show, Bee Education Areas, Antique Market, Butterfly Tent, Food and Fun. Located along Bartow’s Main Street.

Sat, 9-4 pm.

NOV 16

– Tasty Tuesday. Third Tuesday of every month. 10 tastes from downtown bars, restaurants and sweet shops. New offerings every month. Tasty Tuesdays are a super fun way to experience multiple Downtown restaurants all in one night! You get hearty sample sizes with each ticket, and move from place to place at your own pace!

Tastings begin at 4:30pm and end at 9pm. Purchase your ticket package from LDDA. Tickets come in packets of 10 for $25. (additional packs may be purchased in increments of $5 which is 2 tickets). Tues, 4:30-9 pm.

Cost - $25 for 10 tastes. https://ldda.square.site/product/ tasty-tuesday-tickets/31?cs=true&cst=custom

NOV 19

to 21 – Hot Tub & Spa Expo. Located RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Fri, 2-8 pm, Sat, 10-8 pm. Sun, 10-5 pm. Free admission.

NationalHotTubExpo.com

NOV 20

– 7th Annual Haven Holiday Market. Kick off your holiday shopping in Downtown Winter Haven.

Largest holiday festival in Winter Haven. Over 150 vendors. Arts, Crafts, Vintage, Food Trucks, Live Music and more! Located downtown Central Park, Winter Haven. Sat, 10-4 pm.

DEC 2

– City of Lakeland Christmas Parade.

Hosted by The Junior League of Greater Lakeland and the City of Lakeland, the Lakeland Christmas Parade is held annually on the first Thursday in December. This year’s theme is “Season of Joy, Together Again for the Holidays”. Located downtown starting at the RP Funding Center. Thurs, 7-9 pm. www.jlgl.org

DEC 3

– December First Friday. Head to Downtown Lakeland on the first Friday of every month for First Friday; new theme each month.

This month is “Hometown Holidays”.

Downtown shops and restaurants will be open late. Enjoy goodies, giveaways, and discounts from local business exhibitors. Shop in the Makers Market, which features local artists and creators, and check out the Classy Car Show on Main St. First Friday is a family-friendly event held in the streets of Downtown Lakeland between Lemon Street and Oak Street along Kentucky Ave. and Main St. Downtown Lakeland, Fri 6-9 pm.

DowntownLKLD.com

DEC 3

– Havendale Christmas Parade. The Havendale Christmas Parade will kick off at Spring Haven Retirement, continuing West on Havendale Blvd., ending at Publix in Auburndale. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be in attendance! Get ready for a great evening to celebrate all things Christmas. Fri, 7 pm.

DEC 3

& 4 – Holiday FlyIn Festival and Car Show. The two-day fly-in/drive-in event will include a show plane area, car show, live music, and many other activities. Innovative and intriguing competitions, exhibits, and vendors are imminent this year. Competitions include a Scale Model Aerospace and Aviation Themed Gingerbread Competition, and the ACE Skylab Passport/Passbook Program to mark the tradition of Howard Hughes’ historic flight around the world. Located Sun ‘n Fun Expo Campus, Lakeland Linder International Airport, Lakeland.

Fri & Sat. Cost - $10; kids 12 & under free. https://flysnf.org/holidayfestival/information/

– 32nd Annual Carols in the Park.

For over thirty years, artisans, specialty food vendors, and local choral groups have gathered in Downtown Winter Haven’s Central Park to kick off the holiday season. This event has become a tradition for multiple generations, with a special Candy Cane Corner for children of all ages!

Kids will enjoy free pictures with Santa Claus, a take-home holiday craft, and a bounce house. Located Downtown Winter Haven, Central Park. Sat, 10-6 pm. For more info call 863.295.9422, or email us at carolsintheparkwh@gmail.com

DEC 4

– Chain of Lakes Christmas Boat Parade. Presented by Chain Life Winter Haven. The route begins in Lake May into Lake Shipp, back through Lake May and ends after circling Lake Howard. Sat, 6:30 pm.

Facebook@ChainLifeWinterHaven for more info.

Markets, Antique Fairs & Car Shows Lakeland Downtown Farmers Curb Market – Saturdays. We have an exceptional variety of local vendors who offer fresh produce, seafood, pastries, breads, desserts, local honey, artisans, and crafts, to name a few. We are part of the FAB (Fresh Access Bucks) program that assists those in the SNAP/EBT program by encouraging healthy behaviors by making fresh, local produce more affordable and accessible to SNAP customers. Stop by the Market Information Booth for more details!

Located N. Kentucky Ave, Lakeland.

Sat, 8 am-1 pm.

Winter Haven Farmers Market – Saturdays. Shop locally-grown food, artisan food vendors, plants, food trucks and more while supporting a healthy & connected community.

Located across from Grove Roots on the NE corner of 3rd St. & Ave C SW in the BB&T parking lot in downtown Winter Haven. Sat 9-1 pm.

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, DEC 11 & 18 – Winter Haven Saturday Markets. Free Community Event; family and pet-friendly!

Fresh produce and veggies, local pure raw honey, arts, crafts, jewelry, apparel, CBD products, coffee, baked goods, sauces, gourmet, wooden furniture, MLN products, food trucks, kettle corn, live music, non-profit organizations, and much more! Located downtown Winter Haven in Central Park. Sat, 9-3 pm.

WinterHavenSaturdayMarkets.com

NOV 14

- Second Sunday Artisan Market. Every second Sunday of the month, enjoy a variety of Florida

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based businesses selling a variety of hand-made items. Located Lakeside Village, 1479 Town Center, Lakeland, Sun, 12-5 pm. www.shoplakesidevillage.net

NOV 17

– GRB’s Moonlight Market.

Every third Wednesday. Community, Crafts & Beer! The Moonlight Market is comprised of vendors from all over Central Florida, local food trucks, and live music! Wed, 6-9 pm. Located at Grove Roots Brewing Co., 302 3rd Street SW, Winter Haven. Check FB for details.

NOV 18

- Lake Wales 3rd Thursday Market. The boutique market will feature a variety of produce, artisan food vendors, plants, a pinch of crafts and a mind-blowing food truck. This market is within walking distance of restaurants, shops and incoming restaurants and The Ranch Taproom & Coffee House.

Located Stuart Avenue in the parking lot near downtown’s new Gillian Fazio mural in Lk Wales. Thurs, 4-7 pm.

Concerts & Theatre

NOV 5

, 7, 14, 19, 21. DEC 10, 19. – Outdoor Fall Stadium Concert Series. Hosted

by Theatre Winter Haven. Sponsored

by Visit Central Florida, City of Winter Haven. Buy single tickets or buy 3 or more to save! Check out online for the shows performed at the stadium this summer. A SAFE, outdoor venue where we can all social distance in the grass.

Bring your lawn chairs, cooler, frisbee or football. Located at the Chain O’ Lakes Stadium, behind Theatre Winter Haven, 588 Cletus Allen Dr, Winter Haven. Fri, 8 pm. Sun, 7 pm. Gates open 1 hr prior.

Cost - $18. TheatreWinterHaven.com

NOV 5

& DEC 17 – Classic Albums Live Concert Series. Note for Note and Cut for Cut. Performances of classic rock’s best albums and artists with original music performed live on stage. Nov 5: AC/ DC ‘Back in Black’. Dec 17: Rolling Stones ‘Let It Bleed’. Located at the RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Fri, 8 pm.

Tickets - $44, $33 plus parking. www.

RPFundingCenter.com (next concert JAN 20)

NOV 6

– God Bless The USA Concert. Hosted by the Symphony Guild of Winter Haven. Concert features Brass Heart Band and Strings performing patriotic music. Bring blankets, lawn chairs and coolers. Located at the Chain O’ Lakes Stadium, Winter Haven.

Sat, 7 pm (gates open at 6:30 pm).

SymphonyGuildOfWinterHaven.org for tickets and details.

NOV 19

– Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis. Join the holiday magic of Mannheim Steamroller

as they bring their holiday tour to fans throughout the country. Experience the performance of the #1 Christmas music artist in history. Located at the RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Fri, 7:30 pm. Tickets - $93, $62, 51 plus parking. www.RPFundingCenter.com

NOV 24

to DEC 19 – The Sound of Music.

One of the most beloved musicals of all time! In Austria, 1938, an exuberant young governess brings music and joy back to a broken family, only to face danger and intrigue as the Nazis gain power. Featuring a trove of cherished songs, including “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “My Favorite Things,” “Do Re Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” and the title number, The Sound of Music won the hearts of audiences worldwide, earning five Tony Awards and five Oscars. Located Theatre Winter Haven.

TheatreWinterHaven.com for tickets.

DEC 3

– Bill Engvall. Bill Engvall is a Grammy nominated, multi-platinum selling recording artist and one of the top comedians in the country. He was recently awarded “Casino Comedian” of the year at the 2019 Casino Entertainment Awards in Las Vegas, NV. He is currently on tour and since 2016, Bill has hosted a weekly podcast “My 2 Cents” with PodcastOne which offers his funny, thought-provoking and unique perspective on just about everything. Bill’s latest comedy special “Just Sell Him For Parts” is currently available on VUDU streaming service. Located at the RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Fri, 7:30 pm (doors at 6:30 pm). Tickets $133, $62, $53, $40 plus parking. www.

RPFundingCenter.com

DEC 5

– Gabriel Iglesias Beyond The Fluffy World Tour. In addition to being one of America’s most successful stand-up comedians, Iglesias is also one of the most watched comedians on YouTube with over half a billion views and has over 24 million fans across social media. “There is still no greater thrill for me than to perform standup live, I’m so excited for this tour and to reconnect with all my fans, it’s going to be Fluffylicious,” Iglesias says regarding the tour. Located at the RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Sun, 7 pm (doors at 6 pm).

Tickets - $89.50, $68.50, $57.50 plus parking. www.RPFundingCenter.com

DEC 10

& 17 – Ring In Your Holidays Concert Series On The Oval at Bok. Enjoy the holiday season with a new concert series at Bok Tower. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for enjoyment.

Ticketed event. Dec 10 featuring Holly Cordero & The Silver Bells Big Band and DEC 17 featuring Paul Gavin & Mosaic wsgs Valerie Gillespie & Bryan Hughes. Fri, 7-9 pm. Cost $20 members, $35 non-members.

BokTowerGardens.org

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Charity Events & Golf Tournaments

NOV 6

– ACS Cattle Baron’s Bootleggers Ball.

Join us at the American Cancer Society Polk County Cattle Baron’s Ball presented by on November 6th for a one-of-a-kind evening, featuring great food, dancing, a spectacular auction, and much more. The theme is 1920s bootleggers era! Located at The Bunch Ranch, 4641 Hancock Ave., SE, Lakeland. Sat, 6-10 pm. Tickets - $100; sponsorships available. Facebook.com/ cattlebaronsballpolk

NOV 16

– Angels Among Us. Annual benefit for Girls, Inc. Ticket includes food, auction items, cash bar. Located at Venue 650, Winter Haven. Tues, 5:30-8 pm. Tickets - $60+ www.

GirlsIncWinterHaven.org or Facebook for tickets/details

NOV 19

to DEC 31 – 3rd Annual Holiday Tree Decorating Contest. The RP Funding Center will be hosting its 3rd Annual City of Lakeland Holiday Tree Decorating Contest as a fundraiser for United Way of Central Florida! UWCF’s mission is to improve lives and strengthen our community! *Community kickoff event is Nov 19 from 5-7 pm. The public is welcome to view the trees and vote during business hours 9-5 pm.

RPFundingCenter.com

NOV 20

– 34th Annual Margarita Ball.

Annual outdoor event held at Lake Mirror that helps make the Christmas season a little brighter for the underprivileged children in our community.

Guests will enjoy an evening of live music, hors d’oeurves, margaritas and more from local restaurants and bars. In addition to purchasing a ticket, guests bring an unwrapped gift (or cash donation) that they drop off at the entry gate before enjoying a lively community event full of friends, great local food and of course, margaritas. Located Lake Mirror Promenade, Downtown Lakeland.

Sat, 8-11 pm. Cost - $40 Adv, $65 at Door PLUS an unwrapped child’s gift (min. $10 value) 21+ event. https:// secure.qgiv.com/for/lms/event/834972/

DEC 7

– Santa Paws. Kick off the holidays with a cocktail party to benefit the Humane Society of Polk County. Ticket includes: 1 complimentary holiday-inspired cocktail, appetizers, 5 entries to premium raffles, live music with KeySoundSoul.

Cash bar. Sponsorships available.

Located Jensen’s Corner Bar, Winter Haven. Tues, 6-9:30 pm. Tickets - $50.

Contact Tracey@todayandtonight.com for more info. PolkNoKIll.org/events for tickets.

Sports

NOV 5

– Lakeland Magic vs Texas Legends.

Basketball. Located at RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Fri, 7 pm (doors at 6 pm) RPFundingCenter.com

NOV 6

– Lakeland Magic vs Texas Legends.

Basketball. Located at RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Sat, 7 pm (doors at 6 pm) RPFundingCenter.com

NOV 9

– Lakeland Magic vs Mexico City Capitanes. Basketball. Located at RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Tues, 7 pm (doors at 6 pm) RPFundingCenter.com

NOV 11

– Lakeland Magic vs Mexico City Capitanes. Basketball. Located at RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Thurs, 7 pm (doors at 6 pm) RPFundingCenter.com

DEC 14

– Lakeland Magic vs Austin Spurs.

Basketball. Located at RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Tues, 7 pm (doors at 6 pm) RPFundingCenter.com

DEC 16

– Lakeland Magic vs Austin Spurs.

Basketball. Located at RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Thurs, 7 pm (doors at 6 pm) RPFundingCenter.com

DEC 18

– Florida Tropics vs Ontario Fury.

Indoor soccer. Located at RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Sat, 5 pm (doors at 4 pm) RPFundingCenter.com

DEC 19

– Florida Tropics vs Ontario Fury.

Indoor soccer. Located at RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Sun, 3 pm (doors at 2 pm) RPFundingCenter.com

DEC 28

– Lakeland Magic vs Westchester Knicks. Basketball. Located at RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Tues, 7 pm (doors at 6 pm) RPFundingCenter.com

DEC 30

– Lakeland Magic vs Westchester Knicks. Basketball. Located at RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Thurs, 7 pm (doors at 6 pm) RPFundingCenter.com

JAN 2

– Florida Tropics vs Utica City FC. Indoor soccer. Located at RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Sun, 3 pm (doors at 2 pm) RPFundingCenter.com

JAN 7

– Lakeland Magic vs College Park Skyhawks. Basketball. Located at RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Fri, 7 pm (doors at 6 pm) RPFundingCenter.com

JAN 8

– Lakeland Magic vs College Park Skyhawks. Basketball. Located at RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Sat, 7 pm (doors at 6 pm) RPFundingCenter.com

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NOVEMBER - JANUARY CONCERT CALENDAR *Due to the COVID-19 virus, please check Facebook pages to confirm that these events are still scheduled.

TUESDAY, NOV 2 FOLEY & BURNS (Apple Lounge, WH)

WEDNESDAY, NOV 3 JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

THURSDAY, NOV 4

SANDRA HESS (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) TONY KNIGHT (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) LUBECK (Swan Brewing, LKD) FLIPPEN KANGAROOS (Roscoe’s Chilli Challenge, LKD) DAN + SHAY wsg THE BAND CAMINO/ INGRID ANDRESS (Amway Center, ORL)

FRIDAY, NOV 5

CAL: AC/DC, BACK IN BLACK (RP Funding Center, LKD) RED HEADED STEPCHILD (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) WALKER MATHISON (1845 Tap House, DVPT) NEAL AND PREY TRIO (Federal Bar, LKD) SIRSY (Swan Brewing, LKD) JADED; AEROSMITH TRIBUTE (Chain of Lakes Park, WH) TMIKE & DUKE (Pickin’ In The Park, WH) CLASSIC REWIND (Apple Lounge, WH) ELLIPSIS & OCEAN STEEZE (The Yard on Mass, LKD) LAURIE & RUSTY WRIGHT (Front Page Brewing, BTW) JIM LAUDERDALE AND HIS BAND (Derry Down, WH) THE REALITY BAND (Brew Hub, LKD) VALERIE TYSON: TRIB TO ARETHA FRANKLIN (Polk Theatre, LKD) ANDY SHREEVE (Patio850, LKD) SPANKIN’ SADIE (Roscoe’s Chilli Challenge, LKD)

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SATURDAY, NOV 6

BRASS WORKS (Chain O’ Lakes Stadium, WH) CURT & JADE (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) RUSTY WRIGHT BAND (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) TOURIST BOB 2p/ 33 YEARS 7p (Swan Brewing, LKD) TMIKE & DUKE (Grove Roots Brew Co, WH) JOE’S GARAGE (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) DAN PEPIN (Craft + Kitchen, LKD) TIM HAGGARD (Front Page Brewing, BTW) MIKE MONTS DE OCA (Brew Hub, LKD) SPANKIN’ SADIE (Ybor Cigar & Spirits, LKD) MARC ANTHONY (Amway Center, ORL) OMARION & BOW WOW feat. YING YANG TWINS, LLOYD, SAMMIE, PRETTY RICKY, SOULJA BOY wsg ASHANTI (Amalie Arena, TMP)

SUNDAY, NOV 7

SARAH GANEY & PAIGE BRYANT; TRIB TO BROADWAY (Chain of Lakes Park, WH) LAURA ABERCROMBIE (The Yard on Mass, LKD) DISTRICT TITLE w/ LUKE WILMOTH (Swan Brewing, LKD) PATTY KENOLY (Front Page Brewing, BTW)

WEDNESDAY, NOV 10 JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

THURSDAY, NOV 11 SHAUNA SOLOMON (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) LAURA THURSTON (Swan Brewing, LKD) JAMES TAYLOR wsg JACKSON BROWNE (Amalie Arena, TMP)

FRIDAY, NOV 12

ALMOST THERE, THE FREE WHISKEY BAND, THE BROKE (Bok Tower Gardens, LW)

SPANKIN’ SADIE (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) RYAN MCVEIGH (1845 Tap House, DVPT) TMIKE & DUKE (Eaglebrooke Country Club, LKD) THE BROKE (Apple Lounge, WH) BRETT FOSTER (Swan Brewing, LKD) SKIP & NANCY FRYE (Front Page Brewing, BTW) DAVID SMITH (Brew Hub, LKD) RICK ROSS, JEEZY, GUCCI MANE, 2CHAINZ, FABOLOUS, TRINA, BOOSIE BADAZZ (Amalie Arena, TMP)

SATURDAY, NOV 13

PROPER WEDNESDAY (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) RED HOT ROOSTERS DUO (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) DAVE BRUBECK (Lake Wales Arts Center, LW) SYGNAL 2 NOISE (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) SOFA KINGS (The Yard on Mass, LKD) SG WOOD 2p/ MICAH SHANE TRIO 7p (Swan Brewing, LKD) GREG REDDING (Front Page Brewing, BTW) SOUTHBOUND75 (Keel & Curley Winery, PL CTY) ROSE N’ THORNE (Uncle Nick’s Deli, LKD)

SUNDAY, NOV 14

RAISIN’ CAIN (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) CIRCUS MUTT (Swan Brewing, LKD) STEVIE WONDER TRIBUTE (Chain of Lakes Park, WH) CRAIG & TOM (The Yard on Mass, LKD) JAMES TAYLOR & HIS ALL STAR BAND wsg JACKSON BROWNE (Amway Center, ORL)

WEDNESDAY, NOV 17

JADE & DUKE (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH) JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

THURSDAY, NOV 18 DUELIGN PIANOS (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC)

CARIBBEAN CHILLERZ: JIMMY BUFFETT TRIB (Lake Wales Arts Council, LW) RICK GRAHAM (Swan Brewing, LKD) CHRIS STAPLETON wsg SHERYL CROW/ KENDELL MARVEL (Amway Center, ORL)

FRIDAY, NOV 19

MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER (RP Funding Center, LKD) RUNNING RECKLESS (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) ELIZABETH WARD (1845 Tap House, DVPT) OFF WHITE BETTIES (The Wheelhouse Bar, DVPT) FIRE & RAIN BAND; JAMES TAYLOR TRIB (Chain of Lakes Park, WH) B. HAVEN (Cypresswood Pub, WH) JOSH BLEVINS (Apple Lounge, WH) MISSY ZENKER (The Yard on Mass, LKD) SIXX L SIXX (Swan Brewing, LKD) SG WOOD (Front Page Brewing, BTW) ANDY SHREEVE (Patio850, LKD) SHEVONNE PHILIDOR (Plant City Pig Jam, PC) FLORIDA BLUE BATTLE OF THE BANDS (Amway Center, ORL)

SATURDAY, NOV 20

HARLEQUIN (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) KAI7EN (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) 2PM 2p/ DAN PEPIN 7p (Swan Brewing, LKD) B. HAVEN (Resort at Canopy Oaks, LW) DARRA & THE DETOURS (The Yard on Mass, LKD) SIDE PROJECT DUO (Front Page Brewing, BTW) LAKELAND SYMPHONY ORCH STRING QUARTET (The Ritz, WH) FOLEY & BURNS (Camp Mack, LW) MPIRE (Margarita Ball/Lk Mirror, LKD)

LUBECK (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) CROSBY, STILLS, NASH AND YOUNG TRIBUTE (Chain of Lakes Park, WH) CHASE DIXON (The Yard on Mass, LKD) NATHAN ALLEN (Swan Brewing, LKD) DAVID SMITH/ MICAH MADORE (Front Page Brewing, BTW) ROSE N’ THORNE (Harborside, WH)

TUESDAY, NOV 23 JOHN FOGERTY wsg CHEAP TRICK (Amway Center, ORL)

WEDNESDAY, NOV 24 CROSS TRAXX (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) B. HAVEN (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH) SHANE MEADE (Brew Hub, LKD)

FRIDAY, NOV 26

LIVE HART (1845 Tap House, DVPT) SPANKIN’ SADIE (Apple Lounge, WH) SILVERBACK (Swan Brewing, LKD) DANIEL PEPIN (Front Page Brewing, BTW) STEVE HOGIE DUO (Brew Hub, LKD)

SATURDAY, NOV 27

JOSH BLEVINS BAND (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) 1969 (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) CELTIC CONUNDRUM (Swan Brewing, LKD) DARRA & THE DETOURS (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) MICAH SHANE TRIO (The Yard on Mass, LKD) CHRIS POINDEXTER/ 7 HEART OF DIXIE (LA’s Midway Saloon, LA) HAIR OF THE DOG BAND (Lakeland Harley Davidson, LKD)

SUNDAY, NOV 28

ACOUSTICDOSE (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) B. HAVEN (Twisted Prop, WH)

TUESDAY, NOV 30 EVANESCENCE & HALESTORM (Amway Center, ORL)

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WEDNESDAY, DEC 1 JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

THURSDAY, DEC 2 FOLEY & BURNS (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC)

FRIDAY, DEC 3

RED HEADED STEPCHILD (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) SIDE HUSTLE 3:30p/ DEVON GILFILLIAN 5p/ HAYES CARLL 6:30p/ THE WOOD BROTHERS 8p (Orange Blossom Revue, LW) RUNAWAY GIN (Union Hall, LKD) JADE & DUKE (Twisted Prop, WH) THE BROADWAY BOYS (Polk Theatre, LKD) ANDY SHREEVE (Patio850, LKD) KANE BROWN wsgs JORDAN DAVIS and RESTLESS ROAD (Amway Center, ORL)

SATURDAY, DEC 4

PACIFIC RUSH (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) THE HUMMINGBIRDS 2p RYAN MONTBLEAU 3:30p/ NICKI BLUHM 5p/ THE STEELDRIVERS 6:30p/ BLACKBERRY SMOKE 8p (Orange Blossom Revue, LW) RUNAWAY GIN (Union Hall, LKD) BLAKE FREE (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) BLOODY JUG BAND (LA’s Midway Saloon, LA) SPANKIN’ SADIE (Ybor Cigar & Spirits, LKD) FARRUKO (Amway Center, ORL) JIMMY BUFFETT & THE CORAL REEFER BAND (Amalie Arena, TMP)

SUNDAY, DEC 5

TMIKE & DUKE (Twisted Prop, WH) LIVE HART (Swan Brewing, LKD) CARLOS VIVES (Amway Center, ORL) LUBECK (Tanners Lakeside, WH)

TUESDAY, DEC 7

KEYSOUNDSOUL (Santa Paws Bnft/Jensen’s Bar, WH)

WEDNESDAY, DEC 8

SANDY BACK PORCH (City Tree Light Ceremony, DVPT) JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

RED HEADED STEPCHILD JADE & DUKE (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH)

THURSDAY, DEC 9 JSK DUO (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC)

FRIDAY, DEC 10

VILLAGE PEOPLE feat.

VICTOR WILLIS (RP Funding Center, LKD) HOLLY CORDERO & THE SILVER BELLS BIG BAND (Bok Tower Gardens, LW) RUNNING RECKLESS (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) JOHNNY WILD AND THE DELIGHTS (Chain of Lakes Park, WH) OFF WHITE BETTIES (Wheelhouse Bar 19th Bar, DVPT) LIVE HART (The Brass Tap, LKD)

SATURDAY, DEC 11

BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY (RP Funding Center, LKD) BOBBY JAMES BAND (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) B. HAVEN (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) RUSTED (Leo’s Live/Ybor Cigar, LKD) DAN PEPIN (Craft + Kitchen, LKD) SHANE MEADE (Brew Hub, LKD) JIMMY BUFFETT & THE CORAL REEFER BAND (Amway Center, ORL) ROSE N’ THORNE (Uncle Nick’s Deli, LKD)

SUNDAY, DEC 12

FREE WHISKEY DUO (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) B. HAVEN (Twisted Prop, WH) KEYSOUNDSOUL (Grove Roots Brew Co, WH)

WEDNESDAY, DEC 15 JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

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THURSDAY, DEC 16 SANDRA HESS (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) RAUW ALEJANDRO (Amway Center, ORL)

FRIDAY, DEC 17

CAL: THE ROLLING STONES, LET IT BLEED (RP Funding Center, LKD) PAUL GAVIN & MOSAIC wsg VALERIE GILLESPIE AND BRYAN HUGHES (Bok Tower Gardens, LW) PROPER WEDNESDAY (Brew Hub, LKD) OFF WHITE BETTIES (Wheelhouse Bar 19th Bar, DVPT) ZACH BARTHOLOMEW (Lake Wales Arts Center, LW) THE CONSPIRACY BAND (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) ANDY SHREEVE (Patio850, LKD)

SATURDAY, DEC 18

DARRA & THE DETOURS (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) DWIGHT ICENHOWER: ELVIS TRIBUTE 2p/7p (Theatre Winter Haven, WH) B. HAVEN (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH) DUELING PIANOS (Swan Brewing, LKD) CALIFORNIA TOE JAM (Ramon Theater, FRSTPF) SOUTHBOUND75 (Keel & Curley Winery, PL CTY) TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA 3p/8p (Amway Center, ORL) POLO G (Mid FL CU Amphi, TMP)

SUNDAY, DEC 19

CIRQUE MUSICA HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR (RP Funding Center, LKD) KEYSOUNDSOUL (Grove Roots Brew Co, WH) CIRCUS MUTT (Swan Brewing, LKD) CCR AND ROLLING STONES TRIBUTE (Chain of Lakes Park, WH)

ANDREA BOCELLI (Amway Center, ORL) TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA 3p/7:30p (Amalie Arena, TMP) ROSE N’ THORNE (Harborside, WH)

WEDNESDAY, DEC 22 JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

THURSDAY, DEC 23 SHAUNA SOLOMON (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) LIVE HART (Swan Brewing, LKD)

WEDNESDAY, DEC 29 JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH)

THURSDAY, 30

LAURA ABERCROMBIE (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC)

FRIDAY, DEC 31

RUNNING RECKLESS (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) WONDERLAND (Out-n-About Bar, DUN) B. HAVEN (Ritz Theatre, WH)

SATURDAY, JAN 1

KAIZEN (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH)

SUNDAY, JAN 9

LULU ROMAN, T. GRAHAM BROWN, IRLENE MANDRELL AND JANA JAE (RP Funding Center, LKD)

THURSDAY, JAN 13

UNCLE JOHN’S BAND: GRATEFUL DEAD TRIB (Lake Wales Arts Council, LW)

FRIDAY, JAN 14

THE MACHINE: PINK FLOYD TRIB (RP Funding Center, LKD)

SATURDAY, JAN 15

BILLY DICKERSON (Swan Brewing, LKD) UNCLE JOHNS BAND (Lake Wales Main Street, LW)

THURSDAY, JAN 20 CAL: FLEETWOOD MAC RUMOURS (RP Funding Center, LKD) CIRCUS MUTT (Swan Brewing, LKD)

FRIDAY, JAN 21 NO QUARTER: LED ZEPPLIN TRIB (Polk Theatre, LKD)

SATURDAY, JAN 22

SUNDAY, JAN 2 LAURA THURSTON (Swan Brewing, LKD)

MARIE OSMOND (RP Funding Center, LKD) JD SIMO AND GA-20 (Union Hall, LKD)

WEDNESDAY, JAN 5

FRIDAY, JAN 28

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

SATURDAY, JAN 8 BLOODY JUG BAND (Swan Brewing, LKD)

COMIN’ HOME (Front Page Brewing, BTW)

ATTENTION BANDS & VENUES Keep us up to date.

Send live music info to tracey@todayandtonight.com Deadline is the 23rd of each month prior to publication.

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Jenny vs. The Great Pacific Garbage Patch Have you ever wondered what happens to the plastic waste you throw away? When disposed of properly, most of it ends up in landfills.

But often, they can wind up in our waterways before eventually traveling to our oceans. There, they amass into large garbage patches, the largest of which is currently floating in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.

Located between Hawaii and California, The Great Pacific Garbage Patch covers an estimated 1.6 million square kilometers—roughly twice the size of Texas! It weighs 87,000 tons and contains more than 1.8 trillion pieces of plastic, which is 16 times larger than previously estimated, according to PBS. The garbage patch is so big that many scientists doubt whether or not it can even be removed.

Cleaning up even only one percent of the area would take 67 ships one year, according to estimates by The National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration’s Marine Debris Program. Charles Moore, the man who first discovered the patch in 1997, asserted that any country that attempted to clean up the patch would bankrupt itself, and that cleaning it up could take an estimated 79,000 years.

But there might be hope yet in defeating the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, and its name is Jenny. That’s the name of the newest U-shaped net system created by The Ocean Cleanup, a non-profit organization that seeks to remove 90 percent of ocean plastic debris by 2040.

Smithsonian Magazine describes Jenny as thus: “Guided by two boats, the half-mile-long installation works by catching large and small debris from the seawater in a funnel-shaped net. Once Jenny is full of trash, workers empty the plastic onto the boat before taking it ashore to recycle.”

Earlier this August, Jenny was sent on a test run where it successfully removed nearly 20,000 pounds—or about 10 tons—of plastic waste from

the garbage patch. Its creator, Boyan Slat, estimates that ten Jennys could clean up half of The Great Pacific Garbage Patch in five years, which means that the entire patch could potentially be removed within ten years, as reported by Smithsonian Magazine.

Still, many scientists remain skeptical. Even if Slat and his organization succeeded in clearing away the larger debris, many microscopic plastic particles could remain lingering in the ocean. These “microplastics” prove especially dangerous, as they can be ingested by fish and other sea animals—and inevitably by the people who eat them.

Even then, if Jenny proves anything, it’s that even the smallest effort can make a big impact. In the grand scope, removing only ten tons of plastic waste from an 87,000-ton garbage patch might be a small feat, but it proves that a seemingly insurmountable task can be overcome given enough brainpower and elbow grease.

I remember many years ago in grade school learning about the hole in the ozone layer over Antarctica.

Back then, many scientists speculated that the hole could take a lifetime to fix, if it could even be fixed at all; and yet, as of last year, the hole has shrunken to its smallest size yet. It took many years and a CFC ban, but the ozone has nearly healed itself.

Today, we face many large ecological catastrophes, from coronavirus to global warming, that seem too big, if not impossible, to fix; and yet if we can patch the ozone layer and start cleaning the Pacific Ocean, then nothing is too big to overcome. As the old proverb goes, the journey of a thousand miles begins with one small step.

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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

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) (863) 588-3097 • BalmoralBarandGrill.com

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

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on Thursdays from 8-10 pm.

Must Try: Hot & Fresh Fajitas - Everyday!

Chicken wings!

1070 Wedgewood Estates Blvd (863) 853-9464 www.beefobradys.com

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

MISTER FISH

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

LAKE WALES CRAZY FISH

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

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

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

ARABELLA’S

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

BEEF ‘O’ BRADY’S 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

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 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

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

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Ruby is a brown and tan female Catahoula Leopard Dog mix. She is approximately 1 year old. Ruby does really well with children. While she can get along with other dogs, Ruby prefers cats. She likes playing with toys, but she LOVES playing catch.

She knows some cues such as: sit, lay down, stop and easy. Ruby is a high energy dog, so her adopters will need to be able to keep up with her.

BEATRICE

Beatrice is a brown and black female Domestic Shorthair mix. Beatrice is a fun loving and playful kitten who gets along well with other cats. She is 4 months old. Some fun things she likes to do are hanging out on the cat tree playing with the other kittens and chasing any toy she can find.

RASCAL

Rascal is a brown and white male Domestic Shorthair mix. is approximately 7 months old. Rascal was found outside with his sibling.

Rascal has only been around the female owner. She is calm and nervous in new places. Rascal enjoys being brushed. She uses clay litter and shares the litter box with another cat. Rascal's favorite treat is greenies cat nip flan.

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 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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BAMBI

Bambi is a white and brown male Chihuahua; a short-haired mix approximately 2 years old. Bambi gets along great with other dogs.

He gets along with people of all ages but can be very protective of his family. Bambi loves to play with children as well as his favorite toy a little stuffed teddy bear.

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BARS&PUBS *Please check Facebook pages to confirm business schedules, events and promos.

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AUBURNDALE Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 102 W. Polk Street (863) 968-0010 Full Liquor Sports Bar TVs for the Games Brew Hounds Sports Lounge 318 Havendale Blvd.

(863) 967-2739 Sun, $4 Capt (All Flavors) Tue, Tito’s $5 Wed, Trivia 6p Pool, Darts, Full Liquor Sunday Ticket/SEC/ACC Smoke-Free/Outside Patio

BABSON PARK Crooked Bass Grill/Tavern 1010 N. Scenic Hwy. (863) 589-5887 Full Liquor Seafood, Steaks & Burgers Live Music Fri & Sat Pool Table & Darts

BARTOW Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 120 East Van Fleet Drive (863) 534-3111 Full Liquor Sports Bar Fun Bar 3379 US Hwy 17N (863) 800-3400 Karaoke Pool Table & Darts Mulligan’s Sports Bar Bartow Golf Club 150 N. Idlewood (863) 533-1668 Fri, Karaoke 7-10p The Wine Stable 150 S. Broadway (863) 533-9463 Full Bar Live Music Food Avail.

DAVENPORT Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 45653 US Hwy 27 (863) 420-3350 Full Liquor Great Wings, Sandwiches, Burgers, Wraps

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Fireside Lounge & Billiards 43356 Hwy 27 (863) 420-0100 Pool Hall; 7 Pro Tables Full Liquor/Hpy Hr 2-7p Live Music The Wheelhouse Bar 42637 US Hwy 27 (863) 353-6880 TVs, Pool Table Darts, Jukebox Wed & Sat, Karaoke 9p The Wheelhouse/19th Hole 102 Polo Park East (863) 424-4560 Tue & Fri, Karaoke 9p Thu, Trivia 8-10p

DUNDEE Out-n-About Bar (1/4 m north of Dundee Rd) 28390 US Hwy 27 (863) 439-1537 Tue, Fri, Sat & Sun, Live Music Wed & Sun, Karaoke Thu, Ladies Night

FROSTPROOF P & J Recreation 33 South Scenic Hwy (863) 635-9825 Home of Famous Slaw Burger!

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FT. MEADE Pit Stop Package & Lounge 800 N. Charleston Ave (863) 285-8732 Food Avail.

HAINES CITY Amos Tavern 200 US Highway 17 92 N (863) 422-1459 Balmoral Bar & Grill 124 Kenny Blvd (863) 588-3097 Patio Dining & Full Bar Daily Food & Drink Specials Tue, Trivia w/Mike Lee 6-8p Wed, Karaoke w/Robin 6-9p Thu, Football 8:30-11p Fri, Latin Night 6-9p Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 902 Polk City Rd (863) 419-4848 Full Liquor Sports Bar Big Screen TVs Rudy’s Liquorup Lounge 600 Ingraham Ave (863) 422-8585 Karaoke, Darts, Billiards Live Bands Happy Hour 12-7p Shady Cove Bar & Grill 7140 State Road 544 E. (863) 421-6800 Full Liquor/Hpy Hr 4-7p Open Daily 12p Daily Food/Drink Specials

LAKE ALFRED LA’s Midway Saloon (Across from WH Airport) 3900 Lynchburg Rd (863) 875-7966 Hpy Hr 11-3p; Specials M-F

LAKELAND Beef ‘O’ Brady’s North 1070 Wedgewood Estates Blvd (863) 853-9464 Full Liquor Sports Bar 2-4-1 All Day, Everyday 40+ HD TVs w/sports pkgs Beef ‘O’ Brady’s South 4810 S FL Ave (863) 646-7757 Full Liquor Sports Bar 2-4-1 All Day, Everyday 40+ HD TVs w/sports pkgs Brewlands Bar & Billiards N. 5161 US Hwy 98 N (863) 940-2038 Smoke-Free Billiards/Sports Bar 20 Pool Tables, Dart Boards Game Room, Full Kitchen Open Daily, Full Liquor Brewlands Bar & Billiards S. 5733 S FL Ave (863) 646-2600 Pool & Billiard Sports Hall Full Liquor Bar Open Daily Sun & Wed, S.I.N. Night Thu, Ladies Night

Champs Sports Bar & Grill 6645 S Florida Ave (863) 647-5900 Open Daily, 11a-10p Daily Specials 2-10p Tue, Ladies Night 4p-cl Tue/Thu, BOGO Bud/Bud Light Btls Thu, Free Trivia 8p Cob & Pen 1221 S. Florida Ave (863) 937-8126 Craft Beer & Wine Full Liquor Bar Food/Light Food Decisions Grill & Bar 1621 E. Edgewood Dr Suite G (863) 686-6441 Duke’s Brewhouse 4960 S Florida Ave (863) 647-9464 Wings, Sports, Spirits Live Music Even Par Sports Bar Oak Plaza North 5100 US Hwy 98 N (863) 816-7995 Happy Hr 4-6p Daily Sports Packages $12 Buckets Fresco’s Bistro 132 S. Kentucky Ave (863) 683-5267 Happy Hr 5-7 Monthly Pairings Great Bistro Fare Full Bar/Crafted Cocktails

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BARS&PUBS Gator’s Dockside Highland City 5135 S.R. 98 (863) 619-7627 Food, Full Bar Open late night Hookah Palace 122 S. Kentucky Ave (863) 688-1818 Hrs: Thu-Sat, 4p-2a Thu, Latin Nite w/DJ Fri & Sat, DJ Isle of Capri 541 S Combee Rd (863) 665-6246 Food, Beer/Wine Hpy Hr 3-6p; $1.50 Drft Wed, Ladies Night 7p Pool Tourn, Karaoke Lakeland Loft 108 South Tennessee Ave (863) 210-5327 Full Liquor Jazz & Cigar Lounge Business Casual Sun –Thu Dress to Impress Fri & Sat Lucky’s Sports, Oyster & Tiki Bar (Orange Bowl) 4318 US Hwy 98 N (863) 858-3878 Mon, Poker 7p Wed, Poker 11a 1st Thu, Karaoke Contest 1st/3rd Sat, Live Bands

T A Slammers 1011 S. Florida Ave (863) 682-4178 Full Liquor Nightly Specials T-Bows 33 Lounge 4106 Lakeland Hills Blvd (863) 683-1201 Happy Hr 4-6p; $2.75 Wells, $2.25 20oz Drafts Wed-Sat, Karaoke 9p Wally’s Pool Hall 1136 E. Main St (863) 688-4460 Hpy Hr, Mon-Sat 11-7p Mon, 9-Ball Tourn Tue & Thu, APA 8 & 9-Ball Thu, Ladies Nite w/free pool Winner’s Circle 4215 South Florida Ave. (863) 644-9464 Sun, Corn Hole Tues, Poker Wed, Ladies Night 1st Thu, Open Mic, 7-10p Ybor Cigars & Spirits 5263 S. Florida Ave (863) 619-6799 Happy Hr 4-7p Darts/Pool Table/TVs Tue-Sat, Live Music

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Mojo’s Wings, Burgers, Beer 1853 E. Memorial Blvd (863) 583-9119 Hpy Hr 2-7p Tue, Karaoke 6:30p Wed, $6 Burgers Fri, Ladies/Latin Night Sun, 50 cent Wings

Al’s Place 1530 N Scenic Hwy (863) 241-3070 Sat, $1 Days: Drafts, Sodas, Fries, Sliders, Chili Dogs Open Daily 11-4; Wed & Fri, 11-7p

Molly McHugh’s Irish Pub 111 S. Kentucky Ave (863) 686-6231 Darts, Pool Tables Live Music, Fri

All Star Grill 2019 Hwy. 60 E (863) 679-9689 Sports Bar Open Daily 11a-11p

The Pink Piano 1015 S. Florida Ave (863) 937-8885 Tue-Sat, Live Music Wine, Beer, Tapas

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 19598 US Hwy 27 (863) 679-1975 Full Liquor Sports Bar Big Screen TVs

Revival Bar 119 S Kentucky Ave (863) 606-6090 Open 12p Daily/Smoke-Free Craft Cocktail Bar Vintage Cocktails, Beers Relaxed Seating Areas

Cherry Pocket Steak & Seafood Shak 3100 Canal Rd (863) 439-2031 Seafood, Full Liquor Mon-Fri, Hpy Hr 11-4p Thu, Fri & Sat, Music 6-10p

Southside Package & Lounge 1122 S. Florida Ave (863) 683-4703 Happy Hr 10-7p & 12-2a; Full Liquor

Gator Mack’s Sports Bar Camp Mack River Resort 14143 Camp Mack Rd (863) 696-3863 Open 7 Days Tue-Sat, 4-10p Food Avail.

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Full Bar, Music Darts, Pool Tables Outdoor Patio The Good Spot 3825 N. Scenic Hwy (863) 949-4243 Sat, Ladies Night 7p-cl Sun, Karaoke 3p Darts, Pool Table Food Avail.

Y’all Come Back Saloon 3230 State Rd 60 E (863) 676-5759 Taco Tues, $1 Live Music/Pool

RIVER RANCH Westgate River Ranch Saloon 3200 River Ranch Blvd.

Restaurant/Saloon General/Western Store (863) 692-1321 ext 40013 Fri, DJ 6p-12a Sat, Live Band 6p-1a

WINTER HAVEN AJ Slammers 508 Cypress Gardens Blvd.

(863) 875 5623 Pub, Pool Hall, Karaoke Darts, Full Liquor Apple Lounge 2803 Recker Hwy (863) 291-0340 Happy Hr, Mon-Fri 11-7p Food Avail./Daily Specials Mon, Pool Tourn Poker, Karaoke, Bands Ave. Bar by Arabellas 328 West Central Ave (863) 229-8142 Open Mon-Sat, 4p Mon-Fri, Hpy Hr 4:30-6:30p Sat, Hpy Hr 5-6:30p Full Menu/Full Bar Smoke-Free Barrel239 239 3rd St SW (863) 229-7740 Whiskey Bar Open Daily Drink Specials 1-4p Smoke-Free Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 300 Cypress Gardens Blvd (863) 293-9464 Full Liquor Sports Pub 30 Big HD TVs Mon Burger Special Central Tavern 273 W Central Ave (863) 229-5027 Open Daily 12p Full Bar Smoke-Free Outside Patio

Duke’s Brewhouse 1708 6th Street SE (863) 576-9464 Wings, Sports, Spirits Live Music Fire Restaurant 325 W. Central Ave (863) 875-5544 Wed, Fire Jass Trio Sun, Brunch Gary’s Grove 2995 Cypress Gardens Rd (863) 325-0001 Mon, Live Music Fri, Karaoke Pizza/Hot Dogs Avail Grape Expectations 535 Cypress Gardens Blvd (863) 318-8800 Wine Bar Smoke-Free Grove Roots Brewing Co. 302 3rd Street SW (863) 291-0700 Food Truck & Live Music Wed-Fri 4p, Sat-Sun 12p 2nd Wed, Moonlight Mrkt Craft Beer & Wine Smoke-Free Harborside Restaurant 2435 7th Street SW (863) 293-7070 Daily, Hpy Hr 3-6p Mon-Thu, Early Bird 3-5:30p Waterfront Dining High Seas Lounge 7000 State Rd 544 (863) 299-2233 Great Food/Drink Specials Live Music Jensen’s Corner Bar 100 3rd Street SW (863) 298-6755 Outdoor Patio Thu, Live Music Smoke-Free Dec 7 – Santa Paws Benft Jessie’s Lounge 118 3rd Street SW (863) 298-9815 Hpy Hr Mon-Fri, 4-7p Mon, Free Pool Wed, Big Ass Jam Night Live Music Weekly Smoke-Free Laugh Out Lounge 19 3rd Street NW Wed, Thu, Sun 5-10p Fri & Sat 5-11p Comedy Club/Bar Beer/Wine FB@LaughOutLoungeWH 21+

Office Pub & Lounge 1243 1st Street S (863) 293-4767 Happy Hr 12-7 Mon & Thu, Karaoke Tue, Fri, Sat - Poker Pool Tables, Darts & Food Avail.

Old Man Frank’s 1005 S. Lake Howard Dr (863) 294-9179 Happy Hour M-F, 11-7p Daily Specials, Oyster Bar Fiesta Wed w/$1.50 Tacos Thu Specials at Oyster Bar Thu, Sat & Sun, Live Music Past Time Lounge 1605 1st St S (863) 293-0027 Tue, Ladies Night Darts/Pool Table Slate 8 Family Billiards 20 4th Street NW (863) 247-8899 Smoke-Free Pool Hall Open Daily, Outdoor Patio Full Bar, Food Available Wed - Dart Tourn 7p FB@Slate8Pool The Social Lounge 356 3rd St NW Mon-Fri, 4p-2a Sat, 2p-2a; Sun, 2p-12a Piano Bar Speakeasy-style Lounge Classic and Craft Cocktails Wine and Beer Somewhere Sports Bar 5688 Cypress Gardens Blvd.

(863) 324-7524 Mon-Sat, Hpy Hr 3-6p w/Daily Beer Specials/Sports Packages Lunch Specials Mon-Fri Tanner’s Lakeside 1006 S Lake Howard Dr (863) 662-5948 Happy Hr Wed-Sun, 4-6p Wed, 1/2 Price Wines Wed, Bingo Live Music Thu-Sun Union Taproom 245 W Central Ave, ST 102 (863) 268-4921 Hrs: Tue-Thu 4-10p, Fri 4-11p, Sat 12-11p, Sun 12-7p 40 Self Pour Taps; Brews & More Pizza: Wed-Fri, 4-cl/Fri & Sat,12-cl Wed, Trivia 7p Fri & Sat, Live Music 7-10p 1st Thu, Night Market 6-9p Winter Haven’s Bar Off The Chain 1560 Havendale Blvd NW (863) 299-5515 Mon-Fri, Hpy Hr 4-7p Mon, Free Pool 6-8p Wed, Karaoke 6p Fri, Bike Night 6-8p Fri & Sat, Bands 8p

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On behalf of the Winter Haven Hospital Foundation Board of Trustees, we would like to express our gratitude to the 2021 Gala sponsors.

Proceeds raised from the 2021 Gala will be utilized locally to establish an American Psychological Association accredited training program for Doctoral-level clinical Psychologists in Winter Haven.

Thank you again for your continued leadership and investment in this important community initiative which is of such value to Winter Haven Hospital and the patients we serve.

Platinum Sponsors

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Gold Sponsors

97 Country WPCV and Max98.3 Atlantic Payroll Partners – John & Beth Dial Central Florida Media Group Fidelity Investments Publix Super Markets Charities The Scheck/Lewis Group at Morgan Stanley Tucker Paving, Inc.

Silver Sponsors

A&E Auto Body, Inc. – Michael & Vicki Arrington Haven Magazine Cindy & Charles Henry Radiology & Imaging Specialists Today & Tonight Magazine

Bronze Sponsors

Adamson + Co., P.A. Wesley & Ashley Barnett BayCare Health System Central Florida Development Council Don & Christine Ingram Pediatrix Medical Group SouthState Bank

Special Thanks Cindy Alexander, Vicki Arrington, Beth Dial, Christine Ingram, International Diamond Center, Obsessive Geek - Clyde Bielss, Marie Mixon, Lynn Oakley and Carylene Walker

For more information on how you can help take health care in Polk County to the next level of excellence, please call the Winter Haven Hospital Foundation at (863) 291-6732.

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Supporting the Winter Haven Women’s Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Winter Haven Hospital Patients

Saddle Creek Logistics Services Southeast Protein Purveyors, LLC Southeastern Nurseries Tampa Electric

All proceeds raised from the 2021 Fore the Love event will be utilized locally to support the Winter Haven Women's Hospital (NICU).

A Golf and Tennis Event at Country Club of Winter Haven

THANK YOUyouSPONSORS AND TEAMS Thank Sponsors and Teams

Trans-Phos, Inc. Wayne and Jackie Thompson Winter Haven Hospital

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SUPPORTING SPONSORS Alex & Krista Mahalak Ally Financial Bill Costello State Farm Agency Carden & Associates Citizens Bank & Trust CPS Investment Advisors Crown Shredding Dr. Peter and Lenore Verrill Engineer Electric Service, LLC

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Ewing, Blackwelder & Duce Insurance Florida Dermatology and Skin Cancer Centers floridacentral FINANCIAL IBS Powered by Napa

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LH Travis Lynch Oil

The Scheck Family

Nextran Truck Centers Rita and Jerry Burns Rotary Club of Winter Haven Sheryll Strang

The Mahalak Family

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MVP Sponsors BERGLUND CONSTRUCTION CENTRAL FLORIDA MEDIA GROUP HAVEN MAGAZINE

JM & A GROUP MAX 98.3 TODAY & TONIGHT MAGAZINE

Southern Hospitality Real Estate and Construction Subway The Lunz Group Tucker Paving, Inc. Victor Smith Law Group, P.A. VISTAGE Whitehead Construction

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