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Hi <<First Name>>,
Happy 3-day weekend! Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday which means a day off of school and parades this weekend in Lakeland and Winter Haven (parade details below). 

NEW THIS WEEK - Learn more about two FREE classes offered by the Polk County Sheriff's Office to our community. There is a safe driver program for teens, and a women's basic self defense and personal safety course. Details below.

Although we are still four weeks away from Valentine’s Day, we are sending out our event list now - some of our local activities require advance registration or a ticket purchase, and we want to be sure you don't miss out! 

Have a great LONG weekend,
April Mucci
Owner & Publisher
NEW THIS WEEK

Polk County Sheriff’s Office FREE Women’s Self Defense & Personal Safety Class
In 2020, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office will have even MORE opportunities for women ages 13 & up to learn how to defend themselves through the FREE Women’s Basic Self Defense and Personal Safety Class offered twice each month.

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Polk County Sheriff’s Office FREE Teen Driver Challenge Program
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the Polk County School Board, are working to prepare our teens for safe driving. The Teen Driver Challenge is a FREE program offered to Polk County’s teens - find out how to register.

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Family Friendly Valentine’s Themed Events & Kids Activities

Check out our list of events including a Family Dance, Daddy/Daughter Dances, Downtown Date Night, plus ideas for activities around town.

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

🔟 Top 10 Things to Do in January
🍓 U-Pick Strawberry Farms
🔥 It’s BBQ Festival Season in Polk County
🦢 Lakeland’s Favorite Spring Events

Free Preschool Passes 
Busch Gardens & Adventure Island
SeaWorld & Aquatica
LEGOLAND Florida & LEGOLAND Waterpark

UPCOMING EVENTS
January 18 @ 7:00 pm

This is the Imperial Symphony Orchestra’s annual opera production. The ISO welcomes opera professionals to Lakeland for a two-week rehearsal and performance schedule, including special workshops for students. Giacomo Puccini’s timeless story of love and loss, La Boheme presents young near-destitute artists in 1830’s Paris. Marcello, Rodolfo, Colline, Schaunard and of course, the lovely Mimi transport the audience into their Latin Quarter garret where they share the joys of love, the loneliness of life and the tragedy of death. Sung in Italian with English Surtitles.

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UPCOMING GAMES

Youth Basketball Night 
Saturday, January 18

During halftime, local youth basketball teams will face off, providing two games for the price of one plus entertainment highlighting youth basketball across Polk County. First 500 kids in the door receive a free basketball!

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Sunday, January 19 @ 3:05pm
Saturday, January 25 @ 5:05pm – STAR WARS NIGHT (Details Coming Soon)

Bring your family to a Florida Tropics indoor soccer game on a Saturday or Sunday this season. Action-packed soccer, family-friendly fun, plus kids activities and opportunities to meet & greet players for autographs and photos after every game.
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SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT

Huntington Learning Center: Personalized Tutoring Services & Test Prep
Huntington Learning Center has been helping students get the best education possible for almost 40 years. Whether your child is struggling academically or just wants to get ahead, Huntington can tailor a personalized tutoring or test prep program with one-on-one attention that will achieve results.

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PLAN YOUR WEEK
Explorations V Children’s Museum – Daily activities from 10:30-11am, included with admission
  • Monday – Book Buddies
  • Tuesday – Curious Kids
  • Wednesday – Music Makers
  • Thursday – Kitchen Kids
  • Friday – Art Studio
  • Click here for more information

Family Fundamentals Free Classes
  • Great Beginnings (under 12 months) - Wednesday @ 9:00am - 9:45am
  • Once Upon a Time (Age 1) - Wednesday @ 10:00am - 10:45am
  • Twogether Time (Age 2) - Wednesday @ 11:00am - 11:45am
  • Let's Move Twogether (Age 2) - Friday @ 10:45am - 11:30am
  • Family Fundamentals Class for Ages 3-5 - 
    Monday – Thursday @ 9:30 am - 11:15 am / Friday @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am
  • Click here for more information
 

FRIDAY, January 17 
5:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Jazz in the Park
Simpson Park Community Center – Lakeland | More information

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Bartow Friday Fest
Bartow – Main Street / Downtown | More information

SATURDAY, January 18 
⭐ FEATURED EVENT
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Lakeland Opera: La Boheme
Florida Southern College – Branscomb Auditorium | More information

⭐ FEATURED EVENT
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Lakeland Magic Game - Youth Basketball Night
RP Funding Center | More information

8:00 am - 2:00 pm - Lakeland Downtown Farmers Curb Market
Downtown Lakeland | More information

9:30 am - 11:30 am - Kindermusik Family Playdates
Kindermusik at Music Connections with Debbie Mondale | More information

10:00 am - 11:00 am - Paws to Read
Lakeland Public Library | More information

10:00 am - 10:00 am - Sensory Friendly Movie at Cobb Theatres
Cobb Lakeside 18 Theatre & IMAX | More information

10:00 am - 12:00 pm - Winter Haven Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. MLK Parade
Winter Haven – Lake Maude Park | More information

10:00 am - 2:00 pm - Winter Haven Arbor Day Celebration
Winter Haven – Lake Howard Trail | More information

11:00 am - 12:30 pm - Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. MLK Parade
Lakeland | More information

11:00 am - 7:30 pm - Children's Gasparilla Parade and Extravaganza
Bayshore Blvd in Tampa | More information

11:00 am - 12:00 pm - Spanish Bilingual Storytime - Bartow Library
Bartow Public Library | More information

12:00 pm - 5:00 pm - MLK Community Awareness Day
Winter Haven – Recreational & Cultural Center | More information

SUNDAY, January 19
1:45 pm - 3:30 pm - Lakeland Concert Band Winter Concert (FREE)
Florida Southern College – Branscomb Auditorium | More information

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Mary Poppins Sing Along
The Polk Theatre | More information

3:05 pm - 5:00 pm - Florida Tropics Soccer Game
RP Funding Center | More information


MONDAY, January 20
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Paws for Reading
Auburndale Public Library | More information

TUESDAY, January 21
9:30 am - 10:00 am - Little Sprouts Story Time - Winter Haven Library
Winter Haven – Public Library | More information

10:00 am - 10:30 am - Preschool Storytime (ages 4-5)
Lakeland Public Library | More information

10:30 am - 11:00 am - Curious Kids at Explorations V Children's Museum
Explorations V Children’s Museum | More information

10:30 am - 11:00 am - Little Sprouts Story Time - Winter Haven Library
Winter Haven – Public Library | More information

3:00 pm - 4:30 pm - Teen Scene at the Library
Lakeland Public Library | More information

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm - LEGO Club - Winter Haven Library
Winter Haven – Public Library | More information

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Autism Support Group
Family Fundamentals – Success By 6 Resource Center | More information

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - FREE Women's Personal Safety and Self-Defense Class
Polk County Sheriff’s Office | More information

WEDNESDAY, January 22
9:30 am - 10:00 am - Little Sprouts Story Time - Winter Haven Library
Winter Haven – Public Library | More information

10:00 am - 10:30 am - Toddler Time (Library Storytime Ages 2-3)
Lakeland Public Library | More information

10:00 am - 10:45 am - Family Fundamentals - Once Upon a Time (Age 1)
Family Fundamentals – Success By 6 Resource Center | More information

10:30 am - 11:15 am - Storytime (Age 2) at the Auburndale Library
Auburndale Public Library | More information

10:30 am - 11:00 am - Storytime at the Jackson Branch Library (ages 2-5)
Larry R. Jackson Branch Library – Lakeland | More information

10:30 am - 11:00 am - Music Makers at Explorations V Children's Museum
Explorations V Children’s Museum | More information

10:30 am - 11:00 am - Storytime at the Mulberry Library
Mulberry Public Library | More information

11:00 am - 11:45 am - Family Fundamentals - Twogether Time (Age 2)
Family Fundamentals – Success By 6 Resource Center | More information

2:30 pm - 4:30 pm - Kids' Korner (ages 5-12)
Lakeland Public Library | More information

THURSDAY, January 23
10:30 am - 11:15 am - Storytime (Age 3-5) at the Auburndale Library
Auburndale Public Library | More information

10:30 am - 11:00 am - Kitchen Kids at Explorations V Children's Museum
Explorations V Children’s Museum | More information

11:00 am - 11:30 am - Mother Goose Baby Time (6-18 months)
Lakeland Public Library | More information

3:00 pm - 4:30 pm - Tween Time at the Library (Ages 9 - 13)
Lakeland Public Library | More information

FRIDAY, January 24
9:00 am - 4:00 pm - Alafia River Rendezvous
Florida Frontiersmen Property | More information

9:30 am - 10:30 am - Family Fundamentals Class (Ages 3-5)
Family Fundamentals – Success By 6 Resource Center | More information

10:30 am - 11:00 am - Little Bookworms Storytime (Ages 2-5)
eLibrary South Lakeland | More information

10:30 am - 11:00 am - Art Studio at Explorations V Children's Museum
Explorations V Children’s Museum | More information

10:45 am - 11:30 am - Family Fundamentals - Let's Move Twogether (Age 2)
Family Fundamentals – Success By 6 Resource Center | More information

3:00 pm - 4:30 pm - Adventurer's Guild (ages 10-17)
Lakeland Public Library | More information

5:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Lakeland Pigfest
SUN ‘n FUN Campus | More information

6:00 pm - 9:30 pm - Bartow Main Street Movie on the Lawn - Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them
Bartow – Main Street / Downtown | More information

NEXT WEEKEND
⭐ FEATURED EVENT
Saturday Jan 24 @ 5:05 pm - Florida Tropics Soccer Game
STAR WARS NIGHT

RP Funding Center | More information

Junie B. Jones Is Not A Crook
Lakeland Community Theatre
Fri, Jan 24th, 2020 at 6:30 pm
Sat, Jan 25th, 2020 at 10:30 am
Sat, Jan 25th, 2020 at 6:30 pm
Sun, Jan 26th, 2020 at 2:00 pm
More Information

LEGO® NINJAGO® Days at LEGOLAND Florida
January 25-26 & February 1-2 & 8-9
More Information

Sat 9:00 am - 4:00 pm - Alafia River Rendezvous
Florida Frontiersmen Property | More information

Sat 10:00 am - 5:00 pm - Lakeland Pigfest
SUN ‘n FUN Campus | More information

Sat 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm - Children's Theater
Lakeland Public Library | More information

Sat 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Saturday Afternoon Family Movie Matinee - WH Library
Winter Haven – Public Library | More information

Sat 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Harmony Dark Sky Star Party at Bok Tower Gardens
Bok Tower Gardens | More information

Sat 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm - Saturdays at Spence
Mulberry – Spence Park | More information

**EVENT CANCELLATIONS - We aren't able to keep up with last-minute changes, however, all events on our calendar include a link to more information or the host's Facebook page where you can check to see if events are impacted by the weather or otherwise canceled.**

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