POLK TOP 10 POWER IN PINK!
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FOREVER PLAID
Sept. 17, 6pm at the Lake Ashton Country Club.This is Meals on Wheels of Polk County’s 14th annual Silent Auction & Dinner fundraiser featuring raffles, live and silent auctions, and music by B Haven. For tickets, sponsorships, and other information, call Susan Eldridge at 863-299-1616 or send an e-mail to susan@mealsonwheelspolk.com. Mealsonwheelspolk.com
Sept. 17-26 at the Balmoral Event Center. Produced by TheatreWorks Florida. Synopsis: Once upon a time, there were four guys who discovered that they shared a love for music and then got together to become their idols. On the way to their first big gig, the “Plaids” are broadsided by a school bus and killed instantly. Full of 50s tunes and pitch-perfect melodies! Centralfloridatix.com
POWer in Pink is BACK! The virtual 26.2 mile, month-long marathon challenge will be September 1-30. Help local, Central Florida breast cancer patients, and their families, pack a POWerful PUNCH to situational poverty, stemming from a breast cancer diagnosis! Run/walk, bike, swim, or skate/rollerblade to complete the marathon; register at bcfcf.org/power-in-pink.
VIDIYO MUSIC FEST Sep. 4-6 at LEGOLAND. Super fun interactive games, prize competitions, sing-alongs, and creative pop-ups, it’s a full-on music festival of fun for the whole family. International superstar DJ L.L.A.M.A will be appearing live and rocking out to his hit tune “Shake.” Reserve tickets in advance at legoland.com/florida.
Sept. 18, 9am-1pm at the Winter Haven Farmers Market in the BB&T Bank lot across from Grove Roots in Winter Haven. This is a fundraiser!!! Join Deek Beats to stuff backpacks with supplies and prepare them for distribution. Please bring donations of new backpacks, school supplies, notebooks, etc. to the Market, and Deek will collect and distribute to students in need.
CELEBRATE WINTER HAVEN
TOTALLY 80S DANCE PARTY
POLK PRIDE 2021
LAKELAND PUNK ROCK FLEA
LADIES NIGHT
Sept. 23, 6pm at Nora Mayo Hall. This is a night to revel in all things Winter Haven! The Greater Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce will award the 95th annual Citizens of the Year Banker’s Cup Awards, honor the small and large business of the year, and have a few surprises throughout the night. Reserve your ticket in advance winterhavenchamber.com.
Sept. 23, 7-10pm at the Balmoral Event Center. Grab your legwarmers for a trip back in time - all your favorite 80’s music. Eighties outfits are encouraged with two contests throughout the night: Best Dance & Best Dressed! A taco bar station will be also be available for you to enjoy at no additional cost! Purchase tickets in advance at centralfloridatix.com.
Sept. 25 - Oct. 2 at various locations around Polk County. Pride Week Kickoff is at The Lakeland Parrot. This event is 21+ as it is a bar venue. There is also a Lakeland Youth Alliance event, and a Pride in Faith event. End the week with Pride in the Park for music, entertainment, food, local vendors, and community resources. Bring the whole family to the heart of Lakeland to celebrate Pride! polkpridefl.com
Sept. 26, noon-6pm at Swan Brewing. Live music with some of the best punk bands across central Florida including Lakeland’s own BULLY FOR YOU and THE KUTOFFS. Shop from 30+ vendors specializing in counterculture collectibles, vinyl, clothing, hand made art and other oddities. Family-friendly with hands on activities for all ages. Food trucks & Swan Brewing beer complete this fun day out.
Sept. 30 5:30-8:30pm in Downtown Winter Haven. All ladies are invited to a totally rad night planned to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Businesses will be open late and invite you to wear your favorite PINK 80’s fashion. For just $10, you are able to participate in all of the specials, door prizes, and yummy bites and drinks at participating businesses! Register at mainstreetwh.com.
*Due to the uncertainty of COVID, please double check that the event you’re interested in has not been canceled or rescheduled prior to leaving your house. havenmagazines.com
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