THE ANNUAL SUN ‘N LAKE TURKEY TROT 5K RETURNS ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND, OFFERING A FUN AND FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENT FOR RUNNERS, WALKERS, AND EVEN LEASHED DOGS AND STROLLERS. THIS YEAR’S RACE PARTNERS WITH HIGHLANDS COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES FOR A SPECIAL PET ADOPTION EVENT AND DONATION DRIVE FOR PET FOOD, TOYS, TOWELS, AND OUTDOOR CARPETS. REGISTER ONLINE AT SNLDISTRICT.ORG UNDER “EVENTS” OR THROUGH RUN 4 A CAUSE BY SEARCHING SUN ‘N LAKE—ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE MEDALS, WITH AWARDS FOR TOP MALE AND FEMALE FINISHERS IN EACH AGE GROUP. 

THE ROBERT C SAFFORLD SR. FOUNDATION INVITES YOU TO SUPPORT LOCAL UNDERPRIVILEDGED YOUTH BY PARTICIPATING IN THEIR “SPONSOR A STUDENT” PROGRAM. BY DONATING $100, YOU CAN HELP GIVE A HIGHLANDS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND THE 2025 FLORIDA CLASSIC FOOTBALL GAME ON NOVEMBER 22ND. YOUR DONATION GIVES THEM LUXURY TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE GAME, BREAKFAST, AN EVENT T-SHIRT, 3 HOURS AT FAN FEST, AND TICKETS FOR THE GAME. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 863-812-0845.  

CAR ENTHUSIASTS ARE INVITED TO THE WHEELS OF COLOR AUTOMOTIVE GATHERING ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29TH, 2025, FROM 7:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M. AT THE SEBRING MOTOR GARAGES & TOWNHOMES, LOCATED AT 120 FLORAL DRIVE IN SEBRING—JUST WEST OF US 27 ON US 98. THE POST-THANKSGIVING EVENT PROMISES A VIBRANT SHOWCASE OF VEHICLES AND COMMUNITY FUN. TO REGISTER, VISIT MSREG.COM/WHEELSOFCOLOR, AND HIGHLANDS COUNTY PARTICIPANTS CAN USE THE PROMO CODE HIGHLANDS50 TO RECEIVE A $25 DISCOUNTED REGISTRATION RATE. 

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR THE 28TH ANNUAL HCCGA CITRUS SPORTING CLAYS FUN SHOOT, HAPPENING SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6TH AT QUAIL CREEK SPORTING RANCH NORTH OF OKEECHOBEE. THE EVENT FEATURES A DAY OF FUN CLAY TARGET SHOOTING, FELLOWSHIP WITH THE AG COMMUNITY, AND A PRIME RIB & SEAFOOD LUNCHEON SPONSORED BY FARM CREDIT OF FLORIDA. TO REGISTER OR LEARN ABOUT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, CONTACT RAY AT THE HCCGA OFFICE AT (863) 385-8091. 

THE COMFORT BEAR DRIVE FOR FIRST RESPONDERS IS UNDERWAY TO BENEFIT CHILDREN THROUGHOUT HIGHLANDS COUNTY. RESIDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO DONATE A NEW STUFFED ANIMAL, 10–18 INCHES IN SIZE, BY WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10TH, AT ONE OF SEVERAL DROP-OFF LOCATIONS, INCLUDING SEBRING FIRE STATION #14, SUN ‘N LAKE FIRE DEPARTMENT, HIGHLANDS COUNTY FIRE/EMS STATION #19, AVON PARK CHURCH SERVICE CENTER, OR SUNNY PINES RV & MOBILE HOME PARK.  FOR DETAILS, CALL CORBIN DYER JR. AT (863) 214-8402. 

REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THE 8TH ANNUAL GOLF BIG FORE KIDS' TOURNAMENT, BENEFITING BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE SUN COAST, ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2025, AT SUN ‘N LAKE GOLF CLUB IN SEBRING. ENJOY A FUN-FILLED DAY FEATURING THE BALL DROP, AIR CANNON, BEAT THE PRO, AWARDS, AND PRIZES, WITH REGISTRATION STARTING AT 7:00 A.M. AND A SHOTGUN START AT 8:00 A.M. TO SPONSOR OR REGISTER PLEASE CONTACT 863- 441-1312 

SAVE THE DATE!  THE ANNUAL ADVENT HEALTH SEBRING FOUNDATON CELEBRIITY GOLF TOURNAMENT IS BACK FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7 AT SUN N LAKE!  PLAY GOLF WITH THOMAS “FLASH” GORDON AND FRIENDS, AND HELP RAISE MONEY TO BUILD A STATE-OF-THE-ART WHOLENESS CENTER ON THE ADVENTHEALTH SEBRING CAMPUS.  GET YOUR GROUP TOGETHER AND CALL THE FOUNDATION OFFICE TO RESERVE YOUR SPACE!  863.402-5525. 

THE HIGHLANDS SHRINE CLUB SPAGHETTI DINNER WILL BE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH, FROM 4:00PM TO 6:00PM. PRE SALE TICKETS ARE $10 EACH AND $12 AT THE DOOR. YOUR MEAL WILL INCLUDE SPAGHETTI WITH MEAT SAUCE, A GARDEN SALAD, ITALIAN BREAD, A BEVERAGE, AND DESSERT. LOCATED AT THE BIG YELLOW BUILDING AT 2604 STATE ROAD 17 SOUTH IN AVON PARK.  

THE SOUTH FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE ROTARACT CLUB WILL HOST ITS ANNUAL “DAY OF GIVING” ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2025, IN DOWNTOWN SEBRING AT THE LA HACIENDA RESTAURANT PARKING LOT. THE EVENT WILL PROVIDE FREE CLOTHING, HYGIENE KITS, AND NON-PERISHABLE ITEMS TO RESIDENTS IN NEED. SFSC STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO STOP BY, LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CLUB’S MISSION OF “SERVICE ABOVE SELF,” AND DISCOVER WHAT IT MEANS TO BE PART OF ROTARY INTERNATIONAL, THE WORLD’S LARGEST SERVICE ORGANIZATION. 

THE ANNUAL MULTI-DENOMINATIONAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR RETURNS TO THE GENESIS CENTER, LOCATED AT 218 E. BELLEVIEW STREET IN LAKE PLACID, ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH, FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 1:00 P.M.. VISITORS CAN BROWSE HANDMADE QUILTS, UNIQUE HOLIDAY CRAFTS, AND GENTLY USED CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS, WHILE ENJOYING A DINE-IN OR CARRY-OUT SOUP BAR AND BAKE SALE. CHURCHES AND LOCAL VENDORS FROM ACROSS THE COMMUNITY WILL BE ON HAND WITH ONE-OF-A-KIND GIFTS AND SEASONAL TREASURES. 

THE LAKE PLACID VENDOR SPLENDOR EVENT RETURNS ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH, FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 1:00 P.M. AT 10 N. MAIN AVENUE IN DOWNTOWN LAKE PLACID. SHOPPERS CAN BROWSE A VARIETY OF LOCAL VENDORS OFFERING CRAFTS, GIFTS, AND HANDMADE ITEMS, WHILE ENJOYING DELICIOUS BITES FROM COUSINS MAINE LOBSTER TRUCK AND OTHER FOOD VENDORS. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT JOANNE SCHIEFER AT (571) 214-9143. 

BOB’S VETS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY WILL BE HOSTING THEIR FIRST VETERAN’S DAY WEEKEND 5K FAITH & FREEDOM RUN/ WALK SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH, STARTING AT 8:00AM. PARTICIPANTS CAN SIGN UP VIA RUNSIGNUP.COM. SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ALSO AVAILABLE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 863-446-2870.  

THE GFWC WILL BE HOSTING THE BUSTIN’ CLAY FOR OUR VETS TOURNAMENT, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH, STARTING AT 7:30AM. THE REGISTRATION FEE IS $95 PER PERSON, WHICH INCLUDES 100 CLAYS, A RAFFLE TICKET, AND LUNCH. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 305-304-2008. LOCATED AT THE SQUARE 1 SHOOTING RANGE AT 11522 REO HINTON AVENUE IN LAKE PLACID.  

THE DISABLED VETERANS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY WILL BE HOLDING THEIR ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH STARTING AT 8:00AM. IT WILL BE HELD AT THE SUN N’ LAKE GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB. THE COST IS $85 PER PLAYER AND YOUR FEE INCLUDES GOLF, LUNCH, GOODIE BAG AND DOOR PRIZE TICKET.  

HARVEST HOUSE FELLOWSHIP IN LORIDA INVITES THE COMMUNITY TO ITS HARVEST FESTIVAL ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH, FROM 9 A.M. TO 2 P.M. ENJOY A DAY OF FAMILY FUN WITH LOCAL VENDORS, MUSIC FROM A LIVE DJ, A BOUNCE HOUSE, FACE PAINTING, AND PRIZE DRAWINGS THROUGHOUT THE DAY. GUESTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO BRING CANNED GOODS FOR THE FOOD BANK AND RECEIVE A FREE LUNCH AND DRINK—PLUS, VENDOR SPOTS ARE STILL AVAILABLE AT NO COST. TO RESERVE A SPACE, TEXT (863) 273-5640.   

THE MILITARY SEA SERVICES MUSEUM WANTS TO CELEBRATE THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORP BIRTHDAY WITH YOU AND INVITES YOU TO HAVE FREE CAKE AND ICE CREAM WITH THEM, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH AT 1:00PM. LOCATED AT 1402 ROSELAND AVENUE IN SEBRING. 

THE CALADIUM ARTS AND CRAFTS CO-OPERATIVE WILL HOST ITS FALL QUARTER AUCTION ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH AT THE CO-OPERATIVE. THE AUCTION RUNS FROM 11:00AM UNTIL THE FUN ENDS, WITH DOORS OPENING AT 10:00AM. TICKETS ARE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FOR $10.00 CASH OR CHECK ONLY—BUT WITH LIMITED SEATING, THEY ARE GOING FAST! REFRESHMENTS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR SALE DURING THE AUCTION. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CALL 863-699-5940. LOCATED AT 132 EAST INTERLAKE BOULEVARD IN LAKE PLACID. 

THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY WILL BE HOSTING THEIR FALL GALA, NOVEMBER 8TH, FROM 6:00PM-10:00PM, AT THE ISLAND VIEW RESTAURANT. TICKETS ARE $75 PER PERSON AND CAN BE PURCHASED AT 4216 SEBRING PARKWAY OR ONLINE THROUGH ACTBLUE.  

THE SEBRING VETERAN’S DAY PARADE WILL TAKE PLACE, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH FROM 6:00PM TO 8:00PM. ENJOY AN ALL-DAY CAR SHOW AND BOOTHS AT THE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, LIVE MUSIC, AND MORE BEFORE THE PARADE.  

GET INTO THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT AT THE HOLIDAY CRAFT SHOW HOSTED BY THE SEBRING RECREATION CLUB ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH, 2025, FROM 9:00 A.M. TO 2:00 P.M. AT 333 POMEGRANATE AVENUE IN SEBRING (BEHIND THE SEBRING POLICE STATION). BROWSE A VARIETY OF HANDMADE CRAFTS AND UNIQUE SEASONAL GIFTS WHILE ENJOYING FOOD AND DRINKS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE. IT’S A FESTIVE DAY OF SHOPPING AND COMMUNITY FUN YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS! 

THE HIGHLANDS COUNTY MASTER GARDENER VOLUNTEERS INVITE THE COMMUNITY TO THE “LET IT GROW” GARDEN FESTIVAL AND PLANT SALE ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH, 2025, FROM 9:00 A.M. TO 3:00 P.M. AT THE BERT J. HARRIS AGRICULTURAL CENTER. ENJOY A DAY FILLED WITH ARTS AND CRAFTS VENDORS, FOOD TRUCKS, GARDENING CLASSES, MUSIC, AND FAMILY FUN, PLUS A SILENT AUCTION AND RAFFLE FEATURING UNIQUE PLANTS AND GARDEN TREASURES. LOCATED AT 4509 GEORGE BLVD. IN SEBRING. 

IBANEZ GARDENS INVITES THE COMMUNITY TO ITS ANNUAL FALL ART IN THE GARDEN ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH, FROM 10:00 A.M. TO 3:00 P.M. AT 412 W. INTERLAKE BOULEVARD IN LAKE PLACID. GUESTS CAN STROLL THROUGH THE GARDENS WHILE ENJOYING LIVE JAZZ MUSIC, LOCAL ARTWORK, AND DELICIOUS FOOD, ALL SURROUNDED BY THE BEAUTY OF THE NURSERY. IT’S THE PERFECT WAY TO CELEBRATE THE SEASON AND SUPPORT LOCAL ARTISTS IN A RELAXING OUTDOOR SETTING. 

SIP, SAVOR, AND CELEBRATE!  DOWNTOWN SEBRING IS HOSTING THE GOBBLE WOBBLE, NOVEMBNER 14TH AND 15TH. IT WILL FEATURE TASTINGS OF HANDCRAFTED BEER, WINE, AND SPIRITS FROM ACROSS THE STATE, PLUS LIVE MUSIC AND UNIQUE LOCAL VENDORS. THE VIP EVENT WILL BE ON NOVEMBER 14TH AND THE MAIN TASTING EVENT IS ON NOVEMBER 15TH—TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT WWW.EVENTENY.COM. 

TOBY THE CLOWN FOUNDATION, INC. WILL BE HOSTING CLOWN SCHOOL, NOVEMBER 14TH, 15TH, AND 16TH. CLASSES RUN FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY, 8:00AM TO 4:00PM EACH DAY. COME AND LEARN THE ART OF CLOWNING WITH FUN CLASSES LIKE JUGGLING, MAGIC, COSTUMING, AND MUCH MORE. LUNCH, CLOWN MAKEUP, AND A FACE PAINTING KIT WILL BE INCLUDED IN TUITION. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 863-465-2920.  

THE HEARTLAND HOEDOWN PRESENTED BY HEARTLAND HORSES EQUINE ACTIVITIES & LEARNING, WILL BE NOVEMBER 15TH FROM 5:00PM TO 10:00PM. ENJOY LIVE ENTERTAINMENT BY GEORGE MORRIS AND THE LARIAT BAND, FOOD, AND DRINKS. $10 ADMISSION REQUIRED, WITH CHILDREN AGES 12 AND UNDER FREE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 863-452-0006. LOCATED AT 4305 INDEPENDENCE STREET IN AVON PARK.    

THE AVON PARK MOOSE LODGE #2494 WILL HOST A $10 ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH, FROM 8:00 TO 11:00 A.M. AT 1318 W. BELL STREET. THE EVENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, WITH ALL WORK DONE BY VOLUNTEERS AND PROCEEDS BENEFITING THE MOOSE LEGION FUND. 

GET READY FOR FESTIVE FUN AND MYSTERY AT THE “JINGLE ’N MINGLE” UGLY SWEATER PARTY ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND, AT THE CALADIUM ARTS & CRAFTS COOPERATIVE. GUESTS CAN ENJOY A LIVE HOLIDAY-THEMED MURDER MYSTERY SHOW, WITH A MATINEE LUNCHEON AT NOON FEATURING UNLIMITED SOUP AND SALAD FOR $30 + TAX, OR A DINNER SHOW AT 6:00 P.M. WITH BAKED HAM OR ROAST TURKEY FOR $45 + TAX. KIDS’ MEALS ARE AVAILABLE, AND GUESTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO WEAR THEIR UGLIEST HOLIDAY SWEATER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN PRIZES—TICKETS ARE LIMITED, SO GRAB YOURS EARLY! 

JOIN THE COMMUNITY ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13TH AT 10:00 A.M. FOR THE FLORIDA MEDAL OF HONOR MEMORIAL WREATH-LAYING CEREMONY AT 442 SOUTH EUCALYPTUS STREET IN DOWNTOWN SEBRING, HONORING 24 OF FLORIDA’S BRAVEST HEROES. THE EVENT COINCIDES WITH NATIONAL WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA DAY, PAYING TRIBUTE TO THOSE WHO GAVE EVERYTHING IN SERVICE TO OUR NATION. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 863-451-5862. 

THE LAKE PLACID FARMERS MARKET IS EVERY SATURDAY FROM 8:00AM TO 1:30 PM. ENJOY FRESH LOCAL FARMERS BRINGING CONVENTIONAL AND ORGANIC VEGETABLES AND FRUITS AND LOCAL RANCHERS BRINGING FLORIDA BEEF, CHICKEN AND PORK. COME BY FOR A DELICIOUS BREAKFAST OR LUNCH AND SHOP LOCAL SMALL BUSINESSES AND VENDORS. LOCATED AT THE JOURNAL PLAZA IN DOWNTOWN LAKE PLACID AT 231 N. MAIN AVE. 

ENJOY TASTE OF HIGHLANDS, WEDNESDAY EVENINGS FROM 5:30PM TO 8:30 PM. IT FEATURES LOCAL CHEFS, BAKERS, CATERERS AND FOOD VENDORS SHARING THEIR PASSIONS. MAKE IT A DATE NIGHT, HANG OUT WITH FRIENDS OR BRING THE FAMILY. THERE IS LIVE MUSIC, WINE PAIRINGS, AND LOCAL SHOPS ARE OPEN LATER FOR SHOPPING. LOCATED AT THE JOURNAL PLAZA IN DOWNTOWN LAKE PLACID AT 231 N. MAIN AVE.   

THERE WILL BE A NEW BEGINNER AND UPPER BEGINNER LINE DANCE CLASSES AT THE HIGHLANDS COUNTY FAMILY YMCA EACH MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, AND FRIDAY FROM 10:30AM-11:30AM YEAR-ROUND. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL DEE AT 863-257-6543 OR THE YMCA AT 863-382-9622.  

CHAIR YOGA AND LINE DANCE CLASSES WILL BE OFFERED AT THE SEBRING RECREATION CENTER. CHAIR YOGA IS ON MONDAYS AND THURSDAYS FROM 10:00AM-11:00AM AND LINE DANCE CLASSES ARE ON MONDAYS FROM 11:30AM-12:30PM. COME AND CHECK IT OUT. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL MARY AT 863-273-4495. LOCATED AT 333 POMEGRANATE AVENUE IN DOWTOWN SEBRING.   

LAKE PLACID ELKS LODGE #2661 HOSTS BINGO EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT FROM 6PM-9PM AT 200 CR 621 IN LAKE PLACID. ALL PROCEEDS WILL BE GOING TO THE ELKS CHILDREN'S THERAPY SERVICE AND THE ELKS YOUTH CAMP FOR FLORIDA KIDS.   

HANDS FOR THE HOMELESS HOSTS THE FEEDING TAMPA BAY FOOD BANK IN AVON PARK EVERY FIRST AND THIRD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH IN AVON PARK. FOOD DISTRIBUTION BEGINS AT 10AM AT THE UNION CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH AT 107 JIM ROGERS AVENUE AND GOES TILL NOON OR THE FOOD RUNS OUT.   

PLAY BINGO WITH THE SEBRING HILLS ASSOCIATION EVERY THURSDAY FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER THE GAMES BEGIN AT 6PM AND THE DOORS OPEN AT 4:30PM FOR CONCESSIONS AND SNACKS. CARDS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT 5:00PM. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AT THE CLUBHOUSE LOCATED AT 200 LARK AVENUE IN SEBRING.   

PLAY BINGO FOR CHARITY AT THE SEBRING ELKS LODGE EVERY MONDAY NIGHT! DOORS OPEN AT 4:45PM, EARLY BIRDS START AT 6:00PM. PROCEEDS GO TO CHARITY AND A LOW, $6 MINIMUM TO PLAY.