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Polk County Public Schools is no longer requiring students and staff to wear face coverings. The Polk County School Board voted unanimously to lift a requirement that students wear face coverings. The requirement for PCPS employees to wear face coverings is also being lifted. Face coverings will be optional for students and staff members for the 2021-22 school year. “We still continue to encourage masks for anybody who is not vaccinated, but we are giving the option and flexibility to families and staff to make those decisions,” said Frederick Heid, incoming PCPS superintendent. Students who opt to wear face coverings must comply with the general dress code and school uniform requirements.
The Florida League of Cities, the united voice for Florida’s municipal governments, announced the appointment of City of Winter Haven Mayor Brad Dantzler to the Florida League of Cities 2021-2022 Legislative Policy Committee. As a Legislative Policy Committee member, Mayor Dantzler will help develop the League’s Legislative Action Agenda, which details priority issues likely to affect daily municipal governance and local decision-making during the upcoming legislative session, as well as help League staff understand the real-world implications of proposed legislation. Committee members are also asked to serve as advocates for local decision-making throughout the legislative process.
September 4, 5 & 6 at LEGOLAND Florida. This vibrant, interactive music festival will feature “dance-off” parties, interactive games, and popup performances. Colorful photo opportunities include larger-than-life scenes, and guests are encouraged to dress up as their favorite music artist to win prizes. All event activities are included with LEGOLAND Theme Park general admission. LEGOLAND has built extra fun into every month of 2021 as the theme park built for kids celebrates its tenth birthday. The yearlong birthday celebration includes new events, attractions, and shows. Join the party at LEGOLAND.com/florida
After schools close for the summer, kids and teens can still get free meals through Summer BreakSpot! No application is necessary, and pick up is easy at thousands of meal sites across Florida. Summer BreakSpot offers balanced breakfasts, lunches, snacks, or dinner. Locations include places like parks, libraries, and churches. Summer BreakSpot is available all summer long for kids and teens 18 and under. To find a location near you visit summerbreakspot.fdacs.gov. You can also Dial 2-1-1 or Text FOODFL to 877-877. New pick-up sites will be added to the map daily.
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Determine your risks and learn how to prepare for hurricanes and other natural disasters. Learn how to make an emergency plan that works for your family. Find out where local shelters are located, how to prepare your home and yard, what to do with your pet, how to create a digital inventory, and what you need to pack for the best emergency kit. Learn how much food and water you should have per person, as well as medicines and other supplies. Volunteer opportunities are available, please register online. Make sure to also register for Alert Polk to get up-to-date emergency information. Visit polk-county.net/ hurricane-preparedness.
CommunityFest Winter Haven, presented by Citizens Bank & Trust and the Greater Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce, is a free family fun festival aimed at giving families a chance to enjoy a day-in-the-park with complimentary games and activities, and businesses the chance to give back to the community by setting up a booth with activities and more! This event will be held on Oct. 5 and will be located in downtown Winter Haven’s South Central, Central, and Virginia Miller Parks. Businesses interested in becoming involved or sponsoring can visit winterhavenchamber.com for more information.
The Winter Haven Farmers Market is continuing every Saturday throughout July and August at the same location with new hours. The Market features a wide selection of artisan food vendors, food trucks, plants, and a variety of makers/crafts. The market is held every Saturday rain or shine. Summer Season hours 8 am - 11 am. Check the Facebook page for weekly updates at @winterhavenfarmersmarket. The market is located in the award-winning downtown area, in the parking lot of the BB&T bank building. The lot is located on the NE corner of 3rd St and Ave C SW, across the street from Grove Roots Brewing Company. winterhavenfarmersmarket.com
The new Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Facility at the Lakeland Complex is led by Dr. Carrie Goddin, PT, DPT. This new facility is the second physical therapy location for Bond Clinic and marks further expansion into the Lakeland community. The new location is at 2039 E Edgewood Dr, STE 130, Lakeland, FL 33803 (operating hours may vary). Patients can visit the Lakeland Complex to receive the following health care services: physical therapy, athletic training, sports performance programming, return to sport testing, orthopedics, manual treatment, spine health, post-surgical care, vestibular rehab, and LSVT big Parkinson’s training. For more information about Bond Clinic and its physical therapy services or to make an appointment, please call 863-293-1191 ext. 3701 or visit bondclinic.com.
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