TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE FOR A CASINO NIGHT FUNDRAISER BENEFITING THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF THE HIGHLANDS. THE EVENT TAKES PLACE SATURDAY, JUNE 13TH AT THE SEBRING ELKS LODGE, FEATURING BLACKJACK, POKER, ROULETTE, AND CRAPS, PLUS FOOD, DRINKS, AND ENTERTAINMENT. DOORS OPEN AT 6:00 PM. TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED ONLINE AT WWW.CHILDRENSMUSEUMHIGHLANDS.COM OR IN PERSON AT THE MUSEUM. 

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR THE HIGHLANDS ART LEAGUE’S 10-WEEK “KIDS’ ART, SCIENCE, AND CRAFT SUMMER CAMP” IN SEBRING. THE CAMP FEATURES WEEKLY THEMES LIKE NATURE, SPACE, AND ARTS, WITH ACTIVITIES INCLUDING PAINTING, SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS, AND OUTDOOR PLAY AT THE SEBRING ART CENTER. THE PROGRAM RUNS WEEKDAYS FROM 7:30 A.M. TO 5:30 P.M., WITH FLEXIBLE WEEKLY SIGN-UPS AVAILABLE.  

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR A SUMMER BASKETBALL CAMP HOSTED AT FIRST BAPTIST SEBRING DESIGNED FOR ATHLETES READY TO ELEVATE THEIR GAME THIS SUMMER. THE CAMP RUNS JUNE 1ST–5TH FOR CAMP ONE, WITH A SECOND SESSION JULY 13TH–17TH. THE COST IS $150 PER CAMP. FOR REGISTRATION OR MORE INFORMATION, REACH OUT DIRECTLY TO COACH NICK ON FACEBOOK. 

KIDS PARK AT AVON PARK LAKES BAPTIST CHURCH HAS THREE SUMMER CAMPS HAPPENING THIS SUMMER. WEEK ONE OF CAMP WILL BE JUNE 1ST THROUGH THE 5TH. WEEK TWO WILL BE JULY 27TH THROUGH JULY 31ST, AND WEEK THREE WILL BE AUGUST 3RD THROUGH THE 7TH. KIDS PARK CAMPS TRAVEL THREE DAYS OF THE WEEK TO FUN PLACES LIKE ZOOS, ICE SKATING, ROLLER SKATING, TRAMPOLINE PARKS, AQUARIUMS AND MORE. THE COST IS $125 PER WEEK. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER, VISIT THEIR WEBSITE AT APLBC.INFO/CHILDREN. 

THE SEBRING HILLS ASSOCIATION HOLDS BRIDGE EVERY MONDAY AT 1:00PM. LOCATED AT THE SEBRING HILLS ASSOCIATION CLUBHOUSE AT 200 LARK AVENUE IN SEBRING.  MEMBERS AND GUESTS ARE WELCOME TO JOIN FOR AN AFTERNOON OF CARDS AND COMMUNITY. 

A CREATIVE NIGHT OUT IS COMING TO SEBRING AS THE CIRCLE THEATRE HOSTS A SIP & PAINT WINE GLASS EVENT ON MAY 15TH FROM 6:00PM TO 9:00 PM. UNWIND WHILE DESIGNING YOUR OWN CUSTOM WINE GLASS, WITH GUIDED INSTRUCTION FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS. ENJOY AN EVENING COMPLETE WITH A  CHARCUTERIE SPREAD, SWEET DESSERTS, AND PLENTY OF TIME TO RELAX, CREATE, AND CONNECT WITH FRIENDS. TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE NOW AND CAN BE PURCHASED ONLINE AT WWW.EVENTENY.COM. 

THE 9TH ANNUAL KIDS BICYCLE RODEO WILL BE SATURDAY, MAY 16TH, AT STATION 14 FROM 9 AM TO 1 PM. THE FREE EVENT WILL INCLUDE BIKE SAFETY ACTIVITIES, BICYCLE GIVEAWAYS, AND FREE FOOD SUCH AS HOTDOGS, POPCORN, AND SNOW CONES, ALONG WITH HELMETS FOR PARTICIPANTS. A LIVE DJ IS ALSO PLANNED. FAMILIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO REGISTER UPON ARRIVAL.   

THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA/IFAS EXTENSION AND YOUR HIGHLANDS COUNTY MASTER GARDENER VOLUNTEERS, WILL BE HOSTING A TRADITIONAL COMPOSTING AND VERMICULTURE CLASS ON MAY 16TH, FROM 10:00 AM TO 12:00 PM AT THE BERT J. HARRIS AGRICULTURAL CENTER. THE SESSION WILL COVER PRACTICAL WAYS TO TURN EVERYDAY WASTE INTO NUTRIENT-RICH SOIL FOR YOUR GARDEN. THE CLASS FEE IS $15. TO SIGN UP OR LEARN MORE, CONTACT THE EXTENSION OFFICE AT (863) 402-6540. 

THE MILITARY SEA SERVICES MUSEUM IS INVITING THE COMMUNITY TO CELEBRATE ARMED FORCES DAY WITH A FREE CAKE AND ICE CREAM SOCIAL ON SATURDAY, MAY 16TH, AT 1:00 PM. THE EVENT WILL HONOR ACTIVE-DUTY MILITARY MEMBERS, RESERVISTS, NATIONAL GUARD PERSONNEL, VETERANS, AND THEIR FAMILIES, ESPECIALLY THOSE WITH LOVED ONES CURRENTLY SERVING OVERSEAS. LOCATED AT 1402 ROSELAND AVENUE IN SEBRING. 

THERE WILL BE A HOTROD & MUSCLE CAR SHOW, MAY 16TH, FROM 4:00PM TO 8:00PM, AT THE SPEAKEASY BAR & GRILL. PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT THE FLORIDA MEDAL OF HONOR MEMORIAL. FOLOWING THE CAR SHOW, A SOFT OPENING OF GLOW NIGHT GOLF AT SEBRING INTERNATIONAL GOLF RESORT WILL PREMIER AT DUSK. $20 PER PLAYER AND WALK INS ARE WELCOME. LOCATED AT 100 CLUBHOUSE LANE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 863-655-5555. 

CHURCH AT LAKE JO INVITES YOU TO A SPECIAL WORSHIP CONCERT ON SUNDAY, MAY 17TH, AT 6:00 PM. THE EVENT WILL BE LED BY THEIR CONTEMPORARY MUSIC DIRECTOR, JUSTIN ANDERSON, AND THE LAKE JO PRAISE TEAM.  THE CHURCH IS LOCATED AT 111 LAKE JOSEPHINE DRIVE IN SEBRING.  FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT THE WEBSITE AT FBCLAKEJOSEPHINE.ORG, FOLLOW ON FACEBOOK AND YOUTUBE, OR CALL 863-655-1524.    

AMERICAN LEGION POST 69 IN AVON PARK WILL HOST A MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY AT 1:00 PM, MAY 25TH. THE EVENT INCLUDES A JROTC COLOR GUARD PRESENTATION, NATIONAL ANTHEM, SPEAKERS, AND A TRIBUTE HONORING 29 LOCAL VETERANS WHO PASSED THIS YEAR. FEATURED GUESTS INCLUDE STATE AND NATIONAL LEGION LEADERS. THE EVENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, WITH FOOD SERVED AFTERWARD. A BLOOD DRIVE WILL ALSO RUN FROM 10 A.M. TO 3 P.M. ON SITE. 

THE HIGHLANDS COUNTY-WIDE CEREMONY FOR MEMORIAL DAY WILL BE HELD AT 2 :00 PM, MONDAY, MAY 25th AT THE MILITARY SEA SERVICES MUSEUM.   KEYNOTE SPEAKER IS COLONEL MIKE BORDERS, U.S. ARMY-RETIRED. SEATING WILL BE UNDER TENTS WITH WATER AND REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED. HONOR AMERICA’S TROOPS BY ATTENDING THIS SOLEMN REMEMBRANCE DAY.  LOCATED AT 1402 ROSELAND AVENUE IN SEBRING. 

SUN N’LAKE OF SEBRING WILL BE HOSTING A PATRIOTIC PANCAKE BREAKFAST, SATURDAY, MAY 30TH, FROM 8:00AM TO 11:00AM. THE COST IS $10 PER PLATE. ATTENDEES CAN ALSO ENJOY KID’S ACTIVITIES AND FUN. LOCATED AT 3500 EDGEWATER DRIVE IN SEBRING.  

THE 35TH ANNUAL CALADIUM FESTIVAL WILL BE JULY 24TH THROUGH THE 26TH, IN DOWNTOWN LAKE PLACID. ENJOY HUNDREDS OF VARIETIES OF CALADIUM BULBS AND PLANTS, OVER 150 CRAFT VENDORS, FOOD, LIVE MUSIC AND THE CAR & BIKE SHOW ON SATURDAY THE 25TH. FRIDAY & SATURDAY THE FESTIVAL FUN IS 9:00AM TO 4:00PM AND ON SUNDAY 10:00AM TO 3:00PM. FOR ALL THE DETAILS, VISIT WWW.CALADIUMFESTIVAL.ORG 

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (AA) IS HERE TO HELP THOSE IN HIGHLANDS, POLK, AND HARDEE COUNTIES ON THEIR JOURNEY TO RECOVERY. MEETINGS AND SUPPORT ARE AVAILABLE FOR ANYONE SEEKING HELP WITH ALCOHOL USE. FOR ASSISTANCE OR MORE INFORMATION, CALL THE 24-HOUR HOTLINE AT 863-687-9275. AA IS COMMITTED TO HELPING MEMBERS BUILD A SOBER, HEALTHY, AND SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY. 

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 MAY 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.