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BRAINEXCERCISE Sudoku Puzzle STRANGE BUT TRUE BY SAMANTHA WEAVER • It was 19th-century American social reformer and statesman Frederick Douglass who made the following sage observation: “Those who profess to favor freedom and yet deprecate agitation, are men who want crops without plowing the ground.” • If you use Listerine to freshen your breath, you might be interested to know that its original formula is 26.9% alcohol by volume -- that comes out to 54-proof gargle. • The blue whale is the largest animal known to have ever existed. The marine mammal is so large, in fact, that a grown man could swim through its largest blood vessels. • Next time you’re in Tinseltown, remember that it is unlawful to herd more than 3,000 sheep at a time down Hollywood Boulevard. • In the naming of American states, there some that never quite made it. It’s interesting to speculate about the possibilities, though. For instance, if you currently reside in the state of Kentucky or parts of Tennessee, but for the whimsy of fate, you could be a Transylvanian. Some people once wanted to take parts of Texas and Oklahoma to create the great state of Texlahoma (perhaps displaying a slight lack of imagination). When the Mormon church settled out west, Brigham Young petitioned to have the state of Deseret created, and the land he suggested make up the state included present-day Utah, almost all of Nevada and Arizona, a sizable chunk of California and bits of five other states. Long Island, in New York, even had designs on statehood at one time.

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1. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What kind of animal would be described as “leonine”? 2. THEATER: Which play features the song “The Impossible Dream”? 3. MYTHOLOGY: What was the Minotaur? 4. GEOGRAPHY: The nation of Ghana is located in what part of Africa? 5. LITERATURE: What kind of car was “Christine” in the Stephen King novel? 6. HISTORY: What was the code name for the site where the first atomic bomb was detonated in 1945? 7. MUSIC: Which rock band’s members included Frank Beard, Billy Gibbons and Dusty Hill? 8. MOVIES: In “Field of Dreams,” what was the name of the baseball team for which Shoeless Joe Jackson played? 9. PSYCHOLOGY: Which fear is represented by the condition called “amaxophobia”? 10. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: On which Hawaiian island is Pearl Harbor located? Answers 1. A lion 2. “Man of La Mancha” 3. A mythical creature that had the body of a man and the head of a bull 4. West Africa 5. 1958 Plymouth Fury 6. Trinity 7. ZZ Top 8. Chicago White Sox 9. Fear of riding in a car 10. Oahu

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This has always been one of my favorite times of the year. The weather changes, the smells change and you get that feeling of cheer when all of the great holidays are near. Here we are in October and that means a lots of local events in our community! Make sure to check out our Halloween event calendar. You will find everything from scare-tastic haunted houses to fall festivals, carnivals, beer fests and lots of family fun. Got a cool Halloween costume idea? Send us your pictures and we’ll post them on our facebook page! So go round up your friends and family and take advantage of all we have to do around Polk County this year. Be safe out there this Halloween and have a howling good time! As always, Expect More.... Get More.... We Deliver.... Chris Douglas Publisher

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By Amy Sumerlin Photos by Chris Douglas I don’t cook on Friday nights. It’s a rule I’ve come to love, because Friday nights beg for “fun” food, and that usually means Mexican food, or pizza. Our search of this “fun” food will take us around the county, and this past Friday night, we landed in Auburndale, at Sal’s. New to Auburndale – But Not the Area Sal’s just opened the Auburndale location this past February, but had been in Lakeland since 2012, in a strip mall near the intersection of 540A and 98. EARLY START TO HIS CAREER He began his restaurant career, however, much earlier: Originally from Napoli, Italy, Sal Guardascione came to New York in 1991, but quickly made his way to North Carolina, where he had family – and a job. “I started in 1991 at my Uncle Vincenzo’s pizzeria, Elizabeth’s Pizza, in High Point, North Carolina,” Guardascione remembered. His uncle, who has since passed, had been in the business since 1950. Although young Sal started as a dishwasher, by the time he left Elizabeth’s – which Sal proudly told me is still in business in High Point – he was a chef with a number of specialty dishes of his own.

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DINING THERE I was accompanied by mom and hubby that night, and when we arrived, we were greeted with live music (think easy listening oldies, the kind you sing along to) and – we arrived close to 5:30 – quickly found a place to sit, although tables started to fill in as the night went on. I was pleasantly surprised by the menu – I expected pizza, salad, and a couple of pasta dishes. Instead, Sal’s menu is that of a full-service Italian restaurant, where you can choose anything from Gnocchi Sorrento to Linguini Ciao Bella to Lobster Ravioli – which, by the way, is Sal’s personal favorite on the menu: “It’s my secret recipe,” he explained, proudly. All the pasta and specialty dishes are available in lunch or dinner portions, and I really like that you can choose which size, regardless of what time it is. Prices for those meals range from $8.99 to $12.99. The appetizer list, too, is impressive, offering everything from Caprese Salad ($7.95) to Steamed Clams ($9.99). The salad list is also wonderfully long and varied, listing several options that would normally make me exceedingly happy in my regular journey to avoid carbs. Next time I go, I will probably choose either the Antipasto Salad ($7.95) or the Salmon Salad ($10.99), just two of the ten options on that part of the menu. That day, however, I was going to eat carbs. I knew Mom would get pizza – she has become something of a pizza aficionado – so I wanted to choose something else, and I landed on the Hot Italian Sub ($7.76), one of 17! Choices on that part of the menu. We also ordered traditional wings ($6.95) to share. Hubby decided to go for the Spaghetti and Meatballs, dinner portion ($10.99), which came with a side house salad. And let me tell you about that salad. Hubby decided to push it my way, simply because he wanted to save all available room for the spaghetti he was awaiting. First, it was incredibly generous – for many light eaters, it could have been the entire meal. It was simple, featuring just lettuce, tomato, red onions, black olives, and copious amounts of mozzarella cheese. It was one of the freshest salads I have eaten outside my own home, and I scarfed every bit of it before my sub was delivered. We did not wait long on anything, and my sub was quickly placed before me. It was huge! Thankfully, it came already cut in half, and I knew immediately I would only be able to manage eating one of those halves. It was delightful: The bread, although I am admittedly not an expert,

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was superb – tender and crisp at the same time – and filled chockful of ham, provolone cheese, salami, capicola, lettuce, onion, Italian dressing, and topped with two uber fresh tomato slices. Wondering about hubby’s spaghetti? The first thing I noticed was that his meatballs were the size of the Empire State Building, but he was even more impressed with the marinara sauce; he said it was one of the best he had ever had. As you may have guessed, the serving was more that generous – perhaps he should have just gotten the lunch portion – but this way he was able to take about half of it home. THE PIZZA And then there was Mom’s pizza. First, she had to decide which one she even wanted because the menu offers New York, Sicilian, Chicago, and Stuffed Pizza Options. “I can make any kind of pizza you want,” Sal explained. Under those options, you have more options and sizes (including what Sal called the “Biggest Pizza in Florida – 28 inches –”, available for $25 (with cheese; additional toppings are $5 each). “You’ll have trouble getting it in the car,” he said,

with a laugh. As for those toppings, there at least 30 to choose from. Mom decided on the New York Style Personal Supreme Pizza ($9.00) and, assuming it would be the Personal size she is customarily used to seeing, with a side salad. You already know about the side sale and as you’ve probably guessed by now, the Personal is definitely large enough to share. After eating her salad, she only managed one slice. (The rest of the pizza was happily devoured by all of us the next day.) DO YOURSELF A FAVOR And try Sal’s. If you’re thinking that Auburndale is too far away, they will deliver within a 10-mile radius. Now your only problem is figuring out what to get – and with whom to share it. Because believe me, there will be plenty to share. FMI: Sal’s Pizza, 213 E Lake Ave, Auburndale; (863) 229 – 5342. Hours: Sunday,11:00A - 9:00P; Tuesday-Thursday, 10:00 A - 9:30P; Friday-Saturday, 10:00A -10:00P. Order online at www.salspizzaauburndale.com

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a “My dresser came with a glass

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1. What kept the 1960 version of “Wild One” from reaching No. 1 on the chart? 2. The lyrics of which Bob Dylan song are thought to come from the Bible, Isaiah, Chapter 21, verses 5-9? 3. Name the singer who released “If You Really Love Me” on the “Where I’m Coming From” album. 4. Which group achieved international success when they released “Need You Tonight”? 5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “You never close your eyes anymore when I kiss your lips, And there’s no tenderness like before in your fingertips.”

ANSWERS: 1. The Bobby Rydell song stayed at No. 2 for 16 weeks, kept from the top spot by the Percy Faith instrumental “Theme from A Summer Place.” 2. “All Along the Watchtower,” released in 1967. All the songs on his “John Wesley Harding” album were written after his 1966 motorcycle accident. 3. Stevie Wonder, in 1971. 4. INXS, in 1985. 5. “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin,” by The Righteous Brothers, in 1964. DJs didn’t want to play the song because it was too long. Producer Phil Spector had to lie on the label to indicate that the song was 40 seconds shorter than it really was.

1. What do The Average White Band, Bay City Rollers and Simple Minds have in common? 2. Name the 1927 song that Elvis Presley released in 1960 that went to No. 1 for six weeks. 3. How long was the single “Yesterday Once More”? EXPECT MORE... GET MORE... WE DELIVER! 4. What instrument did Marv Tarplin play, and in which group?

One Year Later “This nation was founded on one principle above all else: The requirement that we stand up for what we believe, no matter the odds or the consequences. When the mob and the press and the whole world tell you to move, your job is to plant yourself like a tree beside the river of truth, and tell the whole world -- ‘No, YOU move.’” – Captain America. One year ago, I received an e-mail from my editor, Chris Douglas. He told me that one of our columnists, Brian Bruchey, was retiring, opening a position for a new monthly columnist. He asked me if I would take the position. I accepted, of course. Why wouldn’t I? I get to write about whatever I want—yes, whatever I want! As long as I avoid strong language, I have carte blanche to write about any topic. I’m half-convinced I could repeat the sentence “This is my column for the month...!” until I fill my 600word quota and Chris would still publish that column. (I’m kidding, of course!) So here I am, one year later, having already written twelve columns, and with complete freedom to write about anything; and yet I find myself writing about one topic: politics. This is ironic, as I don’t consider myself very “political.” I have some right-wing views and some left-wing views. As such, I consider myself an independent. I rarely talk about my politics with anybody else, not even with friends or family. Yet here I am expressing my views to complete strangers through a monthly column. So why do I write about politics if I’m not political? Simple. Because I don’t want to write about politics. Personally, I would like to write about anything else. I envied how Brian could wax poetically about whatever random thought was floating through his

head. I enjoy how Erica Smith can write essays on esoteric concepts by pulling random quotations. I would like to be like them and write about anything else. Yet I’m always drawn back to politics. I can’t help it. I turn on the television or look at my phone and see some news report about the latest dumb thing a politician said, or some tragic event that could have easily been prevented. I can try to avoid politics, but politics can’t avoid me. I feel I have to say something about it. Not saying anything would be admitting that everything’s normal. It’s not! Two years ago, an angry mob marched in Charlottesville carrying tiki torches, shouting “the Jews will not replace us”, and running over a woman with a car, all to protest the removal of a statue dedicated to the side of the Civil War in favor of slavery. This is not normal! We live in a world where not only the Amazon rainforest, but also the Arctic tundra—the negative-degrees-below-zero-yearlong Artic!—is on fire, and yet somehow people still think that global warming is a “Chinese hoax.” This is not normal. Our current president is a failed businessman who bankrupted countless businesses, including a casino, and who seems to believe, in his infinite wisdom, that hurricanes can be nuked away. This is not normal. I have the privilege to express myself through this column, and I wish to use that privilege to raise concerns about important issues. Why? Because the world is broken and in need of fixing. None of this is normal. This is not normal. And I refuse to accept it as normal. That is why I speak out. QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS Info@todayandtonight.com OCTOBER 2019

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panel that sits on top to protect the surface, but I didn’t like the look of it and just use a table runner across the top. Well, my daughter likes to play with slime (made from glue and other materials), and the glass is the perfect size when set on a table to make a protected, defined work surface. It’s easy to clean up after and very portable. Even though it’s glass, it’s very sturdy.” -- C.H. in Illinois

BACKSTAGE PASS LuBeck

BY JAMES COULTER | PHOTOS BY CHRIS DOUGLAS

IN HONOR OF HIS 5TH APPLE-VERSARY

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ichael Lubecke (LuBeck) has been playing music professionally his whole life. Ever since the late 60s/early 70s, he has had the opportunity to perform alongside big names such as Skid Row, Pat Travers, and The Wallflowers. Even after having “semi-retired” and moving from Chicago to Winter Haven, he performs at several venues within and outside of Polk County. He’s a regular at such places as Tanner’s Lakeside and Apple Lounge. As someone with an extensive, seasoned musical career, he knows

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how it feels for up and coming performers to take to the stage and stand before a crowded audience. That’s why he started the Open Mic Night at Apple Lounge: to give newcomers an opportunity to test the musical waters. LuBeck has been hosting the open mic night at the Apple Lounge every Tuesday night for the past 5 years. “The showcases that I put together are designed for up and coming artists for them to hone their skills and their craft and add more songs to make that library of songs, build their confidence, and

LuBeck performs at open mic night at the Apple Lounge & Grill.

get some stage time,” he said. In honor of 5 years of open mic nights, LuBeck will be hosting Applelooza at the Apple Lounge on Oct. 22 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. This musical event offers anyone willing to sing or play a tune, regardless of their level of experience, a chance to perform before a live audience. This year’s event will feature a diverse blend of new up and coming local musicians, along with several local pros, offering everyone a chance to support each other and their music while having an overall good time.

This year’s roster includes such local talent as Mickenzie Peisher, Travis Williams, Lance Williams, Wiley Christopher Widner, Adrienne Richards, Jim and Judy Taylor, Joey Foley, Rick Graham, Scott Hooker, and Keith Slover. Closing the show will be LuBeck’s band, “Iconic Opera”, which includes himself on guitar and vocals, Pablo Sabata on bass and vocals, and Matt Gehlsen on drums. “I give them the opportunity to get the feel of being relaxed,” LuBeck said. “I’ll be honest: many of the people who started doing this couldn’t end a song, but over

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the last three to four years, these guys have been playing and their confidence is up.” Ever since he was young, LuBeck has loved music. He started as a drummer in the Naval Drum Bugle Core, and later worked for a prominent bass guitar company to endorse their products. Throughout the 80s, he had been gifted with the privilege of performing alongside many big-name musicians and bands. After living in Chicago and touring across the country for many years, he eventually settled down in Winter Haven eight years ago. Despite being “semi-retired”, LuBeck would continue to perform music at various venues throughout the county. He tours at least twice a month. His favorite venue is the Apple Lounge, while his most frequented venue is Tanner’s Lakeside, where he has performed once a month for the past six years. When he started open mic five years ago, he wanted a place where both amateurs who are barely wet behind the ears and old-time experts who have been around the block many times before can perform together, support each other’s endeavors, and enjoy each other’s music.

He knows that many newcomers are skittish about performing for the very first time. So he created open mic night as a judgment-free environment to test out their music to see what works and see what can be improved. “I am looking forward to the opportunity for the newer play-

thing. Even though this is my fifth anniversary hosting this thing, I want to make it about the support that has been given to the Apple Lounge and open mic night, and the musicians that come to support it, and the musicians who come to better their stage appearance. I

think it will be a fun opportunity to get everyone together and make a night of it.” The Applelooza Open Mic Night will be hosted on Tues, Oct. 22 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., at Apple Lounge, located at 2803 Recker Hwy, Winter Haven, FL 33880.

ers to socialize and be a part of

an event that is not just focused

on the players that are just established,” he said. “I want to mix

it up, get the younger guys and

newer people involved with some of the veteran players.”

LuBeck hopes that by giving

newcomers an opportunity to

perform, that he can help them

break through their comfort zone to not only showcase their talent to the world, but also have the world take notice of them, leading them to bigger and greater things. “I am not out to promote me at all,” he said. “That is the whole EXPECT MORE... GET MORE... WE DELIVER!

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Even Par Sports Bar Oak Plaza North 5100 US Hwy 98 N (863) 816-7995 Happy Hr 4-6p Daily NFL Sunday Ticket MLB Package $12 Buckets Fresco’s Bistro 132 S. Kentucky Ave (863) 683-5267 Happy Hr 5-7 Monthly Pairings Great Bistro Fare Late Menu/Full bar Live Music Gator’s Dockside Highland City 5135 S.R. 98 (863) 619-7627 Food, Full Bar Open late night Hookah Palace 122 S. Kentucky Ave (863) 688-1818 Hrs: Thu-Sat, 4p-2a Thu, Latin Nite w/DJ Fri & Sat, DJ Isle of Capri 541 S Combee Rd (863) 665-6246 Food, Beer/Wine Hpy Hr 3-6p; $1.50 Drft Wed, Ladies Night 7p Pool Tourn, Karaoke Just Larry’s Bar & Grill 3415 E County Rd 542 (863) 666-6898 Open Daily Sports Bar Lunch & Dinner

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Lucky’s Sports, Oyster & Tiki Bar (Orange Bowl) 4318 US Hwy 98 N (863) 858-3878 Mon, Poker 7p Wed, Poker 11a 1st Thu, Karaoke Contest 1st/3rd Sat, Live Bands Masons Live 5501 S. Florida Ave (863) 333-0096 Tue, Trivia 7p Wed, S.I.N./Karaoke/DJ Thu, Ladies Night w/$1 Drinks Sat, Bands/DJ,/Dance Huge Outside Patio Mojo’s Wings, Burgers, Beer 1853 E. Memorial Blvd (863) 583-9119 Hpy Hr 2-7p Tue, Karaoke Wed, $5 Burgers Fri, Ladies/Latin Night Sun, 50 cent Wings Molly McHugh’s Irish Pub 111 S. Kentucky Ave (863) 686-6231 Darts, Pool Tables Live Music, Fri

T-Bows 33 Lounge 4106 Lakeland Hills Blvd (863) 683-1201 Happy Hr 4-6p; $2.75 Wells, $2.25 20oz Drafts Wed-Sat, Karaoke 9p Wally’s Pool Hall 1136 E. Main St (863) 688-4460 Hpy Hr, Mon-Sat 11-7p Mon, 9-Ball Tourn Tue & Thu, APA 8 & 9-Ball Thu, Ladies Nite w/free pool Winner’s Circle 4215 South Florida Ave. (863) 644-9464 Sun, Corn Hole Tues, Poker Wed, Ladies Night 1st Thu, Open Mic, 7-10p Ybor Cigars & Spirits 5263 S. Florida Ave (863) 619-6799 Happy Hr 4-7p Darts/Pool Table/TVs Tue-Sat, Live Music

LAKE WALES Al’s Place 1530 N Scenic Hwy (863) 241-3070 Sat, $1 Drafts All Star Grill 2019 Hwy. 60 E (863) 679-9689 Sports Bar

The Pink Piano 1015 S. Florida Ave (863) 937-8885 Tue-Sat, Live Music Wine, Beer, Tapas

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 19598 US Hwy 27 (863) 679-1975 Full Liquor Sports Bar Big Screen TVs

Revival Bar 119 S Kentucky Ave (863) 606-6090 Open 12p Daily/Smoke-Free Craft Cocktail Bar Vintage Cocktails, Beers Relaxed Seating Areas

Cherry Pocket Steak & Seafood Shak 3100 Canal Rd (863) 439-2031 Seafood, Full Liquor Mon-Fri, Hpy Hr 11-4p Thu, Fri & Sat, Music 6-10p

Southside Package & Lounge 1122 S. Florida Ave (863) 683-4703 Happy Hr 10-7p & 12-2a; Full Liquor T A Slammers 1011 S. Florida Ave (863) 682-4178 Full Liquor Nightly Specials

The Good Spot 3825 N. Scenic Hwy (863) 949-4243 Sat, Ladies Night 7p-cl Sun, Karaoke 3p Darts, Pool Table JayBees Rest. & Lounge 8625 Hwy 60 E (863) 696-1901 Full Liquor Lunch & Dinner Open Mon-Sat

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SNAPSHOTZ Liar’s Lair Saloon Camp Mack River Resort 14143 Camp Mack Rd (863) 696-3863 Fri, Karaoke 8p Live Music Y’all Come Back Saloon 3230 State Rd 60 E (863) 676-5759 Taco Tues, $1 Live Music/Pool

RIVER RANCH Westgate River Ranch Saloon 3200 River Ranch Blvd. Restaurant/Saloon General/Western Store (863) 692-1321 ext 40013 Fri, DJ 6p-12a Sat, Live Band 6p-1a

WINTER HAVEN AJ Slammers 508 Cypress Gardens Blvd. (863) 875 5623 Pub, Pool Hall, Karaoke Darts, Full Liquor Apple Lounge 2803 Recker Hwy (863) 291-0340 Happy Hr, Mon-Fri 11-7p Food Avail./Daily Specials Mon, Pool Tourn Poker, Karaoke, Bands Oct 22, Open Mic Anniv Prty Ave. Bar by Arabellas 328 West Central Ave (863) 229-8142 Open Mon-Sat, 4p Mon-Fri, Hpy Hr 4:30-6:30p Sat, Hpy Hr 5-6:30p Smoke-Free Full Menu/Full Bar

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Central Tavern 273 W Central Ave (863) 229-5027 Open Daily 12p Full Bar Smoke-Free Outside Patio Duke’s Brewhouse 1708 6th Street SE (863) 576-9464 Wings, Sports, Spirits Live Music Fire Restaurant 325 W. Central Ave (863) 875-5544 Wed, Fire Jazz Trio Sun, Brunch Gary’s Grove 2995 Cypress Gardens Rd (863) 325-0001 Mon, Live Music Fri, Karaoke Grape Expectations 535 Cypress Gardens Blvd (863) 318-8800 Wine Bar Smoke-Free Grove Roots Brewing Co. 302 3rd Street SW (863) 291-0700 Craft Beer & Wine Smoke-Free Food Truck & Live Music Wed-Fri 4p, Sat-Sun 12p 2nd Wed, Moonlight Mrkt Harborside Restaurant 2435 7th Street SW (863) 293-7070 Daily, Hpy Hr 3-6p Mon-Thu, Early Bird 3-5:30p Waterfront Dining High Seas Lounge 7000 State Rd 544 (863) 299-2233 Great Food/Drink Specials Live Music

Barrel239 239 3rd St SW (863) 229-7740 Whiskey Bar Open Daily Drink Specials 1-4p

Jensen’s Corner Bar 100 3rd Street SW (863) 298-6755 Smoke-Free Outdoor Patio Thu, Live Music

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 300 Cypress Gardens Blvd (863) 293-9464 Full Liquor Sports Pub 30 Big HD TVs Mon Burger Special

Jessie’s Lounge 118 3rd Street SW (863) 298-9815 Hpy Hr Mon-Fri, 4-7p Mon, Free Pool Wed, Big Ass Jam Night Live Music Weekly

Office Pub & Lounge 1243 1st Street S (863) 293-4767 Happy Hr 12-7 Mon & Thu, Karaoke Tue, Fri, Sat - Poker Pool Tables, Darts & Golden Tee Old Man Frank’s 1005 S. Lake Howard Dr (863) 294-9179 Happy Hour M-F, 11-7p Daily Specials, Oyster Bar Sun, Live Music Oct 31, Halloween Party Past Time Lounge 1605 1st St S (863) 293-0027 Tue, Ladies Night Darts/Pool Table Slate 8 Family Billiards 20 4th Street NW (863) 247-8899 Smoke Free Pool Hall Open Daily, Outdoor Patio Full Bar, Food Available Wed - Dart Tourn 7p FB@Slate8Pool Somewhere Sports Bar 5688 Cypress Gardens Blvd. (863) 324-7524 Mon-Sat, Hpy Hr 3-6p w/Daily Beer Specials/Sports Packages Lunch Specials Mon-Fri Tanner’s Lakeside 1006 S Lake Howard Dr (863) 662-5948 Happy Hr Wed-Sun, 4-6p Wed, 1/2 Price Wines Sun, Fam Jam 12-6p/Music 2p 2nd Sun. Brunch 11:30-2p Oct 12, Battle of Bands Union Taproom 245 W Central Ave, ST 102 (863) 268-4921 Open Tue-Thu 3-10p, Fri & Sat 12-11p, Sun 12-7p 40 Self Pour Taps; Craft Brews, Ciders, Wine, Cold Brew Coffee, And Kombucha Winter Haven’s Bar Off The Chain 1560 Havendale Blvd NW (863) 299-5515 Mon-Fri, Hpy Hr 4-7p Mon, Free Pool 6-8p Wed, Karaoke 6p Fri, Bike Night 6-8p Fri & Sat, Bands 8p

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Q: What have been some of the more interesting locations you have investigated? A: I think that the Grand Hotel in Lake Wales is a real interesting paranormal hot spot. Every time that we have investigated the hotel, whether it be the premises or we went in, we always [found] really fascinating evidence. One of the most recent residential cases was at Indian Lake Estates. We had a client contact us, stating she was experiencing certain activity. We went out and did a total research on the location…Turned out it was linked to a gentleman who passed [away] there. Q: Have you seen any full body apparitions? A: Yes. We did an investigation at the Old Corinthian Church…in Frostproof. I have a device called a full thermal imager. It is able to see in very different temperatures. And we were able to see a full body apparition through the imager as well as orbs and other different types of entities that were out there.

by James Coulter

Q: What do the spirits have to say when you talk with them?

Is there something strange in the neighborhood? Is there something weird and it don’t look good? Who you gonna call? Not the Ghostbusters. Instead, call Ghost Girls Inc. They’re afraid of no ghosts!

A: I really feel it is unfinished business. Let’s say someone commits suicide. That is the worst way you can die. A lot of people who do it come back because they feel they made a mistake, or they go back to the place where they committed the act to undo what they've done. A lot of time, it is unfinished business. They want to let their loved ones know that they are okay and that they love them. They want you to know they are there. Can you imagine being ignored and doing things to get people’s attention…and they acknowledge you and are interested in what you say? That is how paranormal investigations are. We allow the intellectual spirits to communicate to us through our technical equipment. It is absolutely fascinating.

Ghost Girls Inc. is a local non-profit group of professionals who have been studying and investigating paranormal activity throughout Central Florida. They may not have proton packs and P.K.E. meters, but they use other special equipment to track and communicate with ghosts. Since 2008, they have investigated several alleged hauntings in Polk County. They have studied major locations such as the Dixie Walesbilt Hotel and Rhodesbilt Arcade in Lake Wales and the Corinth Primitive Baptist Church in Frostproof. The leader of the Ghost Girls, Joley Robinson, provided some insight into their many ventures into the boundless realm of the supernatural. Here’s what she had to say: Q: How did you get started with investigating the paranormal? A: I had experiences of my own that were definitely profound, and it led me to an interest in the paranormal. I began studying and researching, and that is how it all began. I had experiences of my own, and it was profound to the point where I had to find out as much as I could.

Q: What kind of investigations do you go on? A: We have spent thousands of hours in investigations and research. We have spent years building our reputation and credibility. We probably get one to two cases a month. Some we refer to the Catholic Church for cleansing. The Catholic Church takes a serious position on things like this and are very helpful to families in need of their assistance.

Q: What do you do during your investigations? A: The investigation begins with our clients contacting us. We do the first interview with them to find out what is going on, what type of activity the client is having. Our next step is to do a complete research study on the property, building or home. We find out who previously owned the location and if there is any unusual happenings or events including deaths, murders, [or] suicides. Unfinished business. Every location has a history or story to tell. It’s almost like a puzzle piecing together the information to figure out why the location has activity. It’s fascinating because it all comes together with answers.

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A: The Bible states there is a battle between good and evil. Every single day we are faced with that. Most people don’t see it…[but] there is a battle every day between good and evil. I think when it comes to the paranormal, there are different ways to approach it. We approach it with an analytical, scientific view. We come in with scientific equipment…and we either disprove or prove the haunting. Sometimes, it can be natural circumstances…but how we go into it, we go into it with a technical, scientific view. We do not supersede those bounds with conjuring anything…I am a devout Christian, and we pray before every investigation. We call upon God into our investigation. We know there is a fine line there that you can cross, and we know once you cross that line, you are entering a dangerous situation, especially with demonic and poltergeist activity. You have to be extremely careful. Q: What are your thoughts on people who don’t believe in the paranormal?

Q: What’s the next step? A: The next step is doing a technical sweep of the location to get a base line reading. Then we can set up a night investigation. It’s always best to do the night investigation close to or on a full moon. As you have heard, the full moon injects the atmosphere with energy and enables ghosts or spirits to communicate.

Q: Some Christians would worry that this line of work treads too closely to witchcraft or the occult. As an avowed Christian, how do you balance your religious faith with the supernatural?

TOP: Going through ghost footage at the headquarters. LEFT: Thermal Camera used to detect differences in temperature. RIGHT: TriField Meter used to detect electromagnetic fields.

A: There are some things that go beyond human comprehension. Some of those things people do not want to know anything about it. But over the years, the field has become more respected. 75 percent of Americans believe there are things that cannot be explained, and half of them have experienced paranormal experiences themselves. So what I would say to the naysayers is to be open-minded and research it…and find out there is more than meets the eyes. For more information about Ghost Girls Inc., visit their Facebook page at:.facebook.com/GhostGirlsIncandCO/

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Spooky Polk County Sites Joley Robinson and the Ghost Girls have investigated many haunted places throughout Polk, and here are just a few of the more notable locations:

Frostproof Ghost Light If you ever find yourself driving through Frostproof late at night, consider stopping at the four-way intersection of West Bereah Road and County Line Road. Park your car there, wait patiently, and you might discover a mysterious light floating next to you. Since the 1950s, the Frostproof Ghost Light has been haunting that lonely road and confusing many residents. Some believe it to be the lantern of an old railroad conductor who died of a heart attack while waiting for an incoming train, a train he continues to wait for to this day.

Bereah Ghost Town Located between Frostproof and Avon Park, this ghost town was once a lively farming community that included a two-room schoolhouse, sawmill, and turpentine still. Most of the buildings have long gone. All that remains is

the old Corinth Primitive Baptist Church and cemetery. However, many former “residents” are rumored to remain there. Many ghost sightings have been reported near the old church and cemetery.

be seen standing and crying on the hotel balcony. The infamous “Lady in Blue” has also been seen descending from the top of the building to the ground before disappearing.

Spook Hill Lake Wales

Historical Polk County Courthouse

The original haunted spot in Polk County. If you drive to the east side of North Wales Drive, you’ll find a strange hill. Park your car in neutral at the base, and watch as your car defies gravity by rolling upward. Legend has it the hill was the site of a great battle between an angry gator and an Indian chief. Since then, vehicles have been seen mysteriously rolling up it. Is this the vengeful spirit of the gator, or the chief trying to protect people?

Dixie Walesbilt Hotel

Now the Polk County Historical Museum, the old courthouse once had many notorious criminals pass through its doors. As such, the former jail has been a gathering place for many malevolent spirits. Two of the most notorious are those of the Mann brothers, two criminals who were hung on a tree outside the courthouse for killing the town’s beloved sheriff. To this day, their bodies have been allegedly seen still hanging from that tree.

Since opening in 1927, the Dixie Walesbilt Hotel in Lake Wales had taken in many guests. Many have long checked out, while other “guests” continue to remain to this day. The historic hotel has been the site of many ghost sightings. A woman dressed in yellow is alleged to

Below: Historical Polk County Courthouse. Right: Dixie Walesbilt Hotel.

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"How Dare We" Is Right

“To waste, to destroy our natural resources, to skin and exhaust the land instead of using it so as to increase its usefulness, will result in undermining in the days of our children the very prosperity which we ought by right to hand down to them amplified and developed.” — Theodore Roosevelt Phil Curry

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In case anyone is wondering how long we have been debating the importance of conservation and protecting our natural resources, I thought a trip back to the turn of the century would be appropriate. Our 26th president, Theodore Roosevelt was a fierce advocate for the environment and was a progressive republican responsible for building the national

behind denying climate change. We are damaging our environ-

ment regardless of any political stance and it is our responsi-

bility to be better. Being aware of environmental issues is not a political issue; it is instead a

human issue. If you are a human, you are responsible for protect-

ing our natural resources, period.

Fresh air, clean water and healthy lands are not only a right but also a necessity for us and for future generations.

I applaud Greta Thunberg and

the millions of young people who are shaking the establishment.

She is right… how dare we harm our environment and leave this

Earth a trashcan. How dare we sit back and do nothing to prevent the irreversible damage to our

planet. How dare we not educate ourselves on the need for signif-

icant changes to our policies and environmental legislation. I am

ashamed it took a 16-year-old girl to wake up a threatened planet.

We should have been awake for

decades and fighting to be better

stewards. Theodore Roosevelt was sending out a help beacon before the electrical age. We truly failed to listen.

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HAINES CITY BALMORAL BAR & GRILL AT BALMORAL RESORT

Offering a casual dining environment complete with poolside outdoor seating, the Balmoral Bar & Grill serves up poolside lunches, afternoon drinks and evening meals. Popular among resort guests and locals alike, our poolside bar in Haines City offers a full bar with TVs and features a menu of shareable appetizers, fresh salads, delicious sandwiches, and more. Live music also offered on the patio most Saturday nights. Check our Facebook for schedule. Bar & Grill is open to the public and is located within Balmoral Resort Florida in Haines City, minutes from Winter Haven and Davenport. Must Try: Flatbreads and Club Sandwich. 124 Kenny Blvd, Haines City (off Hwy 27) (863) 588-3097 • BalmoralBarandGrill.com

BEEF ‘O’ BRADY’S

Polk County’s largest family sports pub. Happy Hour M- Sat. 4pm to 7pm. 2-4-1 cocktails all day everyday. See Website for full menu. Kids eat free Tuesdays. Must Try: Blackened Dry Rub Wings 902 Old Polk City Rd. 863-419-4848 www.beefobradys.com

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BEEF ‘O’ BRADY’S NORTH LAKELAND

Lakeland’s Best Family Sports Pub. 40+ HD TV’s, NFL Ticket Sundays, NCAA Gameplan Saturdays. Happy Hour 2-4-1 All Day, Everyday. Bingo Mondays from 5-6 pm. Kids Eat Free Wednesday from 4-8 pm. Trivia Night on Thursdays from 8-10 pm. Must Try: Hot & Fresh Fajitas - Everyday! Chicken wings! 1070 Wedgewood Estates Blvd (863) 853-9464 www.beefobradys.com

BEEF ‘O’ BRADY’S SOUTH LAKELAND

Great Food! Great Sports! Great Family Fun! 40+ HD TV’s, NFL Ticket Sundays, NCAA Game Plan Saturdays. 2-4-1 All Day, Everyday. Coldest Beer In Town. Kids Eat Free Tuesdays & Sundays 4-8 pm. Now Featuring A Full Liquor Bar. Must Try: Our Delicious Fajitas and Awesome Burgers 4810 South Florida Ave (863) 646-7757 www.beefobradys.com

CHAMPINO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT Authentic homemade Italian cooking. Fresh, made to order meals for lunch and din-

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ner. Happy Hour is 7 days per week from 3pm-7pm. Catering and big parties available and welcomed. New York style pizza, calzones, desserts! Try our Eggplant Parm 6617 N. Socrum Loop Rd. 863-937-8866 www.champinos.com

CHAMPS SPORTS BAR

Serving Polk County for over 20 years! Cold Beer • Great Food • Family Fun • Best Wings in Town Independently delicious! Daily specials from 2-10 pm: Monday 60¢Tacos, Tuesday $5 Buffalo Shrimp, Wednesday 45¢ Boneless Wings, Thursday BOGO Bud & Bud Light Bottles, Friday, $9 Grouper Sandwich (All Day), Saturday 75¢ Wings (All Day), Sunday $1 Draft; Bud, Bud Light, Avalanche & Land Shark. Hours: Mon.-Thurs, Sat. & Sun. 11 am to 10 pm. Fri. 11 am to midnight. Follow us on Facebook. FB@ChampsGrill 6645 S. Florida Ave. 863-647-5900 www.champstogo.com

CHEF T’S GARDEN GRILL

Central Florida’s most beautiful dining experience. Enjoy exquisite continental and American cuisine in a historic turn-of-the-century atmosphere in the historic Chiles house. Or linger over wine and appetizers on our intimate garden patio. “I Love Food And The Art Of Dining”- Chef T Must Try: Veal lovers are in for a treat 1525 E Gary Rd., Lakeland 863-687-4386

MISTER FISH

Family owned and operated since 1968 offering the best fish sandwich around! Seafood, chicken and much more using only the best quality food and excellent service! Easily the best homemade food you’ll try! Hours Monday through Saturday 11am to 7pm and closed Sundays. Must Try: Famous Fish Sandwich 715 E Palmetto St, Lakeland (863) 688-4280

LAKE WALES CRAZY FISH

Land mark eatery in Lake Wales. Fresh fish never frozen. Fun and casual atmosphere. Lunch and dinner menu with daily specials. Mon. 4pm to 9pm. Tues. - Saturday 11:30am to 9pm. Closed Sun. Must Try: Shrimp or Fresh Grouper 802 Henry St., Lake Wales (863) 676-6361

JAY BEES RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

We take pride in our welcoming environment, friendly service and famous burgers. Come in and check our daily lunch and dinner specials. Weekend specials. Prime rib, frog legs, fried shrimp and catfish. Must Try: Homemade Pies 8675 Hwy 60 East, Lake Wales 863-696-1901, Find us on Facebook

WINTER HAVEN 326 BISTRO PIZZERIA

Bistro Pizzeria shares the art of perfectly rendered simplicity. Wood burning oven, pizza by the slice, made to order specialty pizzas. Lunch & dinner menu. Warm & casual dining atmosphere. Must Try: Classic Pizza Napoli 326 W. Central Ave., Winter Haven 863-875-4894 www.arabellas.us/bistro

APPLE LOUNGE & GRILL

#1 Happy Hour Monday-Friday 11am-7pm. $1 Taco Tuesdays! Wings, Burgers, Sandwiches, Salads, Fried Pickles, Chicken Fingers, Nachos and much more! Open Mic Night every Tuesday. Winner of the people’s choice Wing Fling 2011 Wing Champs! Come try em’ yourself. Must Try: Famous Wings 2803 Recker Hwy, Winter Haven 863-291-0340

ARABELLA’S

We offer the best Italian and Mediterranean cuisine, created from the freshest ingredients. Enjoy a cocktail before or after dinner in our chic Ave Bar. At Arabellas, our dedicated service and inviting ambiance makes us the premier choice for your lunch or dinner destination. Must Try: Bananas Foster prepared table side 346 W. Central Ave. Winter Haven 863-293-1797 • www.arabellas.us

BEEF ‘O’ BRADY’S

Locally owned sports pub with 30 TVs and full bar. Lunch value combos Mondays-Fridays until 3pm. Award winning jumbo wings with famous sauces and dry rubs. Fresh salads, sandwiches, wraps, burgers, tacos and dinner entrees available. Weekday Values: Mon. Burgers, Tues. Tacos, Wed. Wings, Thurs. Fajitas, Fri. Surf & Turf. See ya at Beefs! Must Try: Award Winning Wings and Burgers 300 Cypress Gardens Blvd. (863) 293-9464 • www.beefobradys.com

HARRY’S OLD PLACE

Serving up a large selection of fresh fish for over 27 years! Where the fish is always de-lish! Open for lunch and dinner. Great seafood menu also includes shrimp, scallops, mussels, oysters, crab legs, "fish of the day" board, steaks, chicken, pasta dishes, sandwiches, soups/chowders. Restaurant is located on the shores of Lake Ned in beautiful Winter Haven with a quaint pet friendly outdoor patio. Full bar available. Less than a mile from LEGOLAND. Kid's menu also available. Must Try: Grouper in a Bag, the Broiled Seafood Combo and award winning Key Lime Pie! 3751 Cypress Gardens Rd., Winter Haven 863-324-0301 www.harrysoldplace.com

RICK'S BAR-B-Q

Featuring delicious barbecue the entire family can enjoy! Serving up great food in downtown since 2011. Our barbecue is hand rubbed with dry seasonings, smoked over hickory wood and cooked all night. Our pulled pork and savory “fall off the bone” style ribs have proven to be favorites for our customers. Eat in, take out or have us cater your next event. On-site banquet room available for private parties; seats up to 60. Tues & Wed 11-3 pm, Thurs to Sat 11-8 pm. Must Try: Brisket! But only on Fridays...while it lasts! And ribs, of course! 204 6th St SW • 863-299-0354 FB@lickthebone • www.ricksbarbq.com

SOMEWHERE SPORTS BAR

Enjoy great food, great games and great times in a family-friendly atmosphere. As your sports headquarters, ESPN, NFL & MLB ticket available on 14 flat screen TV’s. Daily lunch specials Mon-Fri from 11-2 pm only $5.99. Open 7 days a week. Appetizers, Sandwiches, Wraps, Salads, Burgers, Pizza & Wings. Full liquor with Happy Hour Mon-Sat from 3-6 pm. Must Try: Jumbo Wings & Pizza 5688 Cypress Gardens Blvd. (863) 324-7524

THE TWISTED PROP BAR & GRILLE

Winter Haven's newest casual bar & grill nestled on Lake May. Enjoy burgers, wings, wraps, sandwiches and cold beer in a picturesque setting on the Chain of Lakes. Happy hour on beer & wine is Monday to Friday from 2-7 pm. Indoor dining, Patio dining, Outdoor dining and Pet Friendly. Boat dock with multiple slips available. Stop in by car or by boat to enjoy! Hours: Mon-Thurs, 11-9 pm. Fri & Sat, 11-10 pm. Sun 12-8 pm. Facebook for more info. Must Try: Chicken Wings & Burgers 615 7th ST SW (863) 293-1937

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HALLOW Your Complete Halloween and Fall Fest Guide

SCARE-TASTIC HAUNTS FOR CENTRAL FLORIDA from A to Z A Petrified Forest

Oct 4 to Nov 2. This scare trail is rated PG-13; children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Three trails available. Thurs-Sat, 7:30-11 pm. Cost – two trails is $20pp, three trails is $25pp, backstage tour $12pp, VIP package $35pp. (please note special pricing/ events: kid’s day is Sat, Oct 12 from 9 am-12 pm, for trick or treat trail – no characters or scaring! Just fun, games, costume contest and more. Special needs night is Wed, Oct 16 from 7:30-10 pm. Total Eclipse Night is Wed, Oct 30) Located 1360 E Altamonte Dr., Altamonte Springs 32701. www.apetrifiedforest.com

Apopka Halloween House XX

Oct 31. Apopka’s oldest neighborhood home haunt. 20th year and biggest year ever! Fun for all ages. Lots of chills and thrills! Free for everyone. (treats given out to trick or treaters) Thur, 6-10 pm. 541 Mt Argyll Court, Apopka 32712. FB/ApopkaHalloweenHouse

Buckingham Terror Haunted House

Oct 18 to Nov 1. Annual haunted house presented by Camp Fire Sunshine – 18th year of fear. This year’s theme: Projections of Fear, Films of Fright. Open 7:30 pm nightly. Cost $10 Adults, $8 Students, $5 for Under 13. Not intended for children under 10 or the faint of heart. 2600 Buckingham Ave, Lakeland. www. buckinghamterror.org 24 OCTOBER 2019

Dark Horizon

Oct 10 to Nov 2. Thrill-seeker’s entertainment destination with a night club atmosphere featuring 4 immersive bars, 3 haunted houses, 2 live stages, themed food and hundreds of monsters lurking around every turn. Specific nights, 7 pm-12 am. Tickets - $34 & $39. Located the back lot of Holiday Inn Suites Orlando Resort – Water Park; 2925 International Dr S, Kissimmee. Not recommended for kids under 12. Lounge is for 21+.

Face the Fear House

Oct 18 & 19, 25 to 27. No Blood, No Gore – Just Fears! This year’s theme; Lost; Longwood’s Olde Stolen Treasure! Fri-Sun, 8-11 pm. Cost – Adults $13, Kids $6 (10 and under). Concessions available for purchase. Cash, Debit/Credit Accepted. Located The Longwood Village Inn, 300 N Ronald Reagan Blvd, Longwood. (407) 324-0203 or www.facethefearhouse.com

Halloween Horror Nights

Oct 2 to Nov 2. 10 haunted houses, 5 scare zones, 2 shows, 7 attractions. Not recommended for children under 13. Select nights; 6:30 pm-1am/2am. Tickets - $67.99 to $109.99. Located Universal Orlando, 6000 Universal Blvd, Orlando. www.halloweenhorrornights. com/orlando

The Haunt at Old Town

Year-Round. Presented by Mortem Manor Haunted Attraction AT Old Town. Experience two floors of horror featuring live actors and state-of-the-art special effects and the Coffin Burial Simulator. Wed & Thur, 6-10 pm. Fri & Sat, 6-12 am. Sun, 6-11 pm. Cost - $15 (haunted house), $5 (burial simulator). May be too intense for younger audiences or any person with a medical condition. Located Old Town 5770 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 34746. www.mortemmanor.com

Howl-O-Scream

Oct 4 to Nov 2. 20 years of fear! 6 haunted houses, 9 scare zones, 1 show, 6 rides. Not recommended for children under 13. Select nights; 7:30 pm-1 am. Cost - $39.99 to $79.99. Located Busch Gardens, 3000 E Busch Blvd, Tampa. www.howloscream.com FIND US ON FACEBOOK AND WWW.TODAYANDTONIGHT.COM

Murder House

Oct 4 to 31. Dark adult themes. Hyper scare haunt. Fri & Sat, plus Halloween night; 7-11 pm. Cost - $10; $5 Military/First Responder; $5 Tampa College Students (w/ID). Located 1400 N. Channelside Dr., Ybor City 33602. (813) 693-7412, www.murderhousetampa. com, email: murderhousetampa@gmail.com 18+ unless accompanied by an adult. (younger children are discouraged from attending, parent advisory; mature content)

Ominous Descent

Oct 4 to 27. Hosted by Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail featuring Ominous Descent haunted Attraction. I-4 Premier Fear Park. 3 haunted trails, escape game, laser tag, live music, food and vendors. Select nights; Fri-Sun starting at 7:30 pm closing times vary. Located 2837 South Frontage Road, Plant City, 33566. Cost - General Admission $30, Front of Line $45, Common Area Admission $10, Laser Tag/Escape Game may have additional fees. www. OminousDescent.com

The Orlando Haunted Maze

Oct 4 to Nov 2. Take on the twists and turns that make up the Orlando Haunted Maze and meet the maze monsters that reside throughout - waiting to terrorize their latest visitors, or shall we say victims… Rated PG-13. Fri & Sat, Thurs for Halloween; 7-11/11:30 pm. Cost - ?. Located 3209 Calloway Dr., Orlando. FB/orlandohauntedyard

2019 Polk County Haunted Jail Tour: Phobia

Oct 18 & 19, 25 & 26. Hosted by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. Phobia – Face Your Fear! Located at the old jail, 455 N Broadway Ave, Bartow. (For the little ones too young to go through the haunted jail, there will be a separate room with treats and games.) Bring the whole family for a night of fun. Fri & Sat, 6-10:30 pm. Cost - $6; proceeds benefit United Way of Central Florida. Food and drinks also available for sale.

Scream-A-Geddon

Oct 3 to Nov 2. 6 attractions, zombie paintball assault (separate ticket), monster midway, New! Bonzo’s Beer Garden. 18 and older attraction. Nightly, 7:30-11 pm/1 am. Cost $21.95 to $37.95 (general admission). Buy your tickets in advance to save! Prices $5 more at box office!! 27839 Saint Joe Rd, Dade City 33525. www.screamageddon.com

Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail

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ment, food vendors. New day time kids event for 3 & up, $5. Located 2837 South Frontage Rd, Plant City 33566. Select nights. Fri-Sun, 7:30 pm to closing times vary. Cost - General Admission $25, Front of Line $35, Common Area Admission $10, Laser Tag/Escape Game extra fees may apply . www.SirHenrysHauntedTrail.com (Not suitable for children under 12. Closed toe shoes highly recommended.)

Terror Trail 2019

Oct 4 to 26. Fri & Sat nights. This year’s theme is Scared To Death. Trail is a 3/4 mile walk through dark woods, 10 scenes, 50 live characters. Benefit for the Humane Society of Highlands County. Sponsored by Dr. Daniel Parnassa. Fri & Sat; open at 7 pm. Cost - $16. Park at Gate 3, Sebring Airport, Ride the Annett Bus for free. Buses start running at dusk, trail opens at dark. Admission includes parking, bus ride, admission and glow stick. Located Humane Society of Highlands County 7421 Haywood Taylor Blvd, Sebring 33876. Call (863) 2146508 for more info or FB/Terror Trail.

FRIGHTFULLY FUN FAMILY EVENTS Pumpkin Fest 2018

Oct 1 to Nov 7. Fall festival and pumpkin patch with exotic petting zoo come meet Elvis our camel and kangaroos Hoppy and Jumpy. Food vendors, bounce houses, and plenty of games to play, hay rides. Mon-Fri, 9-5 pm. Sat & Sun, 9 am to 6 pm. Pumpkins sold separately; price includes pumpkin painting and carving. Located Rising Start Ranch, 1710 W State Rd 60, Plant City 33567. Cost – Adults $5, Kids $10; 2 yrs and under are free. FB/risingstarauctionandevents www.eventsrisingstarranch.com

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Oct 3 to Nov 1. Select dates only! Enjoy shows, fireworks, Halloween parade, characters, trick or treat throughout the park, dress in costume. Located Magic Kingdom Walt Disney World, Orlando. Cost - $100 to $135. Select nights, 7 pm to midnight. www.disneyworld.disney. go.com

Fall Carnival

Oct 4. Presented by Grace Lutheran School. Annual family event. Food, fun, games, prizes, silent auction, and our annual Country Store. Fri, 3-6:30 pm. Located 320 Bates Ave SE, Winter Haven.

Halloween Bash

Oct 4. Join Polk County Parks & Recreation for a night of Halloween fun. This free family Halloween event will feature sweet treats, games and spooky entertainment. Fri, 6-8 pm. Located Mary Norma Campbell Resource Center, 2226 Karen Street, Lake Wales 33898. Call (863) 679-4335 for more info.

Halloween “Boo”gie Night Dance Party

Oct 4. Dance the night away at Polk County Parks & Recreation’s Halloween Party. This FREE family event will feature music, games, candy, costume contest 7 pm sharp. Fri, 6-8 pm. Located Medulla Resource Center, 1049 Parker Rd, Lakeland. Call (863) 647-4035 for more info. OCTOBER 2019

Creatures of the Night

Oct 4 to 26. Creatures of the Night returns even spookier than last year, for ghouls and goblins of all ages! New this year; Twisted Tale Trail & Rising Waters. The Zoo transforms into an eerie and immersive Halloween adventure for the whole family. Creatures emerge at dusk with startling surprises around every corner. No horror or gore, just fun frights for all! Fri & Sat; 4-10 pm. Cost - $26.95 & $29.95 (enter after 4 pm). Located at ZooTampa at Lowry Park, 1101 W Sligh Ave, Tampa 33604. www. zootampa.org

Harvest Holler Corn Maze

Oct 4 to Nov 10. Admission includes: interactive corn maze, hayride, hay fort, corn cribs, tire swings, cow, train, corn hole, old farm equipment for pics, pumpkin patch. Fridays 4-8 pm, Saturdays 12-8 pm, Sundays 12-5 pm. Cost – Adults (13 yrs+) $10.50, Seniors (65+), Youth (3-12) $8.50, 2 and under free (filed trip rate $8.50). Concessions available. Located 950 Tavares Rd, Polk City 33686 www.harvestholler.com

Fox Squirrel Corn Maze

Oct 5 to 27. Admission includes: maze, hayride, games and more. Pumpkins for sale. Pony rides and butterfly garden are extra fees. No ATM on site. Most vendors are cash only. Sat & Sun, 10-5 pm. Cost – Adults $11, Youth (3-17) $10, 2 and under free. Located 3002 Charlie Taylor Rd, Plant City, FL www.futchentertainment.com

Cornfusion Pumpkin Patch & Fall Festival

Oct 5 to 27. Admission includes: Bounce Pillow, Farm Animals, Swings, See-Saw, Horse26 OCTOBER 2019

shoes, Duck Races, Pumpkin Patch, Pumpkin Carving Station, Corn Hole, Corn Barn, Hayrides, Air Cannons. Spider Web Climb, Slide, Goat Skywalk, Helicopter Candy Drop. Little Farmer Land for small children: Mini Maze, Tractor Train, See-Saw, Swings, Tumbleweeds. Located Smith Family Ranch 13444 Moore Rd, Lakeland. Sat & Sun, 10-6 pm. Cost – Adults $10.75, Seniors $5 (w/ID), Youth (4-15) $8.75, 3 and under free. Free admission for Active/Retired Military/First Responders (ID required). Concessions available. www.smithranchlakeland.com (Faith & Family Weekend Christian Faith Concert Oct 19 & 20 @ 12 pm)

Brick or Treat LEGOLAND

Oct 5 to 27. The Halloween party #BuiltForKids returns to LEGOLAND® Florida Resort on select dates in October, featuring a LEGO® lineup of spooky, kooky, brick-tacular activities and extended park hours. Brick or Treat is included with park admission – no extra ticket required! Includes: trick or treat trail, shows, The Tale of Pirates’ Cove Fireworks Finale, activities, themed spooky characters, new entertainment. Located LEGOLAND, Winter Haven, FL. Saturdays & Sundays in October plus Halloween.

Scott’s Maze Adventures

Oct 5 to Dec 8. Admission includes: both Corn Mazes, the permanent Tree Maze, Rope Maze, Labyrinth, Mist Maze, Super Slide, Jumping Pillow, Small Kids Zip Line, Huge Fort-like playground, Tot Lot, Sand Tires, Tether Ball, other games and covered picnic areas. Open to general public Saturdays 10-5 pm and Sundays 12-5 pm. Last admission sold at 3 pm. Cost $12; 3 and under free (all kids must be with a paying adult). Additional charges apply for hay ride and fishing for kids. Concessions available. Located 26216 County Road 448A, Mount Dora 32757 www.longandscottfarms.com

Creepy Crawly Fall Festival

Oct 10. Hosted by Camp Fire Sunshine. All preschoolers through 5th graders are invited. Fun activities include a costume contest, carnival-type games, crafts and more! Thurs, 6-8 pm. Cost - $5 for 3 years through 5th graders (adults admitted free). $3 for hot dogs, chips and a drink. Located 2600 Buckingham Ave, Lakeland.

Trick or Treat Party

Oct 11. Put on your favorite costume and join Polk County Parks & Recreation for some Halloween fun. This free family event will feature music, arts & crafts, coloring contest and a costume contest. Fri, 6-8 pm. Located Wilfred Smith Resource Center, 135 Ave Y NE, Winter Haven. Call (863) 298-7898 for more info.

Aqua Boo 2019

Oct 11. Hosted by City of Lakeland Parks & Rec. A fall festival at the pool. Fun for all ages - costumes are encouraged. Spooky, family-friendly fun at Gandy Pool! Enjoy a Halloween themed movie playing on our inflatable screen, games with prizes, as well as snacks. Proper swim attire is required to get in the pool. Normal pool entry of $4 or passes apply. Fri, 7-9 pm. Located Gandy Pool, 404 Imperial Blvd, Lakeland.

Scarecrow Festival

Oct 12. Fun for whole family. Vendors, touch a truck, photos with scarecrow, pumpkin painting, carnival games, bounce house & slide, face painting, pumpkin patch, barrel train rides. Corn maze! Come make your own scarecrow! (no pets, no coolers) Sat, 9-5 pm. Cost - $10 Adults, $5 Students, children under 5 free. Located Pioneer Florida Museum & Village,

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77th Annual Bartow Halloween Parade & Carnival

Oct 18. Presented by City of Winter Haven Parks & Rec and Winter Haven Library. Parents/Guardians enjoy a Date Night or stroll down to South Central Park for Main Street’s Oktoberfest! Drop your child(ren) off at the Winter Haven Public Library from 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM, for just $10/child they will enjoy pizza, crafts, scavenger hunt, virtual reality, Minecraft and games. New this year! Costume Contest. Best costume wins a prize. Fri, 5:30-9 pm. Cost - $10 (K-5th Grade). Located 325 Ave A NW, Public Library, Downtown Winter Haven.

Oct 24. Presented by Crickette Club. Bartow’s favorite family tradition. Annual parade kicks off the event at First/Second Street, west along Main Street to Broadway Ave going south to Mosaic Park where the carnival is located. Bartow’s favorite family tradition is now better than ever! Expanded food selections including food trucks; new games; costume contest for store-bought and homemade; Crickette Club’s famous cake walk; drawing for $500, $300 and $100; bingo and much more! Thurs, 4-10 pm (parade starts; rain or shine). www.crickettes. org

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Oct 18. Presented by City of Winter Haven Parks & Rec. There will be candy, games, light refreshments, crafts and a costume contest! Wear your favorite costume and be prepared for a night filled with spooky surprises. Fri, 6-8 pm. Free event; ages 6-13 years old. Located Winter Haven Recreational & Cultural Center, Winter Haven. Call 863-291-5675 for more info.

23rd Annual Haunted Halloween Hayride & Happenings

OCT 19. Hosted by Polk County Parks & Rec. A fun and safe alternative to traditional “trick or treating” for children and families of Polk County. This event offers a variety of attractions including a hayride to a haunted walking trail, an adventure park, carnival games, live entertainment, a trick or treat village, costume contest, pie eating contest, food vendors and much more! Located Loyce E. Harpe Park, 500 W Carter Rd, Mulberry. Sat, 5-10 pm. Tickets - $5 at the door; 2 and under free with paying adult. Day of event is cash only! (limited to 3,500 guests) Adv tickets on sale Oct 1 to 18 at Parks & Rec Office, 4177 Ben Durance Rd, Bartow.

Oct 25. Halloween event hosted by Polk County Parks & Rec. You are invited to a spooktacular Halloween event at the Wabash Community Center. The free family event will feature candy, a food vendor, arts & crafts, games, costume contest and a coloring contest. Fri, 6-8 pm. Located 1230 Southern Ave, Lakeland 33815. Call (863) 284-4223 for more info.

Spooktoberfest

Oct 25. Be ready to howl and dance the night away at Polk County Parks & Recreation’s FREE family Halloween event that will feature music, dance contests, a trick or treat village and light refreshments. Fri, 6-8 pm. Located Eloise Resource Center, 710 Snively Ave, Winter Haven 33880. Call (863) 298-4485 for more info.

Touch-A-Truck’s Trunk or Treat Edition

Oct 26. Presented by Haines City Parks & Rec and City if Haines City. Family event for kids to explore all types of vehicles! We will have police cars, emergency vehicles, trucks, farm & construction equipment, tow trucks, and more! We will also have food trucks, bounce houses & crafts. This year’s event will be Halloween themed so wear your most spooktacular costume! Bring your carved pumpkins for a chance to win the pumpkin carving contest (pumpkins to be carved at home). Sat, 4-8 pm. Located Lk Eva Park, 555 Ledwith Ave, Haines City. Email ParksandRec@hainescity.com for more info.

Trunk or Treat Dundee

Oct 26. Presented by Dundee United Methodist Church. Come dressed in your favorite costume and come on out for our annual non scary fun for the entire family TRUNK N TREAT. Free games and candy. Popcorn and drinks will be available for sale. Sat, 5:30-8 pm. Located 219 E Merrill Ave, Dundee.

Mulberry’s Annual Harvest Festival

Oct 26. A rootin’, tootin’ good time! A night of Vendors, Hay Rides, Candy, Trunk or Treat, Games, and Live Music! Sat, 4-7 pm. Located Spence Field, 1100 NE 1st Street, Mulberry.

44th Annual Pioneer Days Festival

Oct 26 & 27. Presented by Lake Wales History Museum. This event is a heritage celebration

Ski-toberfest

Oct 19. Cypress Gardens Water Ski Team is stirring up something for the fall season: Ski-toberfest. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, concessions available. Sat, 5 pm. Free event. Located MLK Park, 199 E Lk Silver Dr NE, Winter Haven. Contact Chris Budde: buddemktg@aol. com for more info.

Polk State Annual FallFest

Oct 19. Art, Activities, Food, Music, Fun, Crafts. Over 150 craft booths. Kids Zone with pumpkin patch. Police & EMS Demos. Haunted House. Sat, 9-3 pm. Located Polk State College, Winter Haven Campus. www.polk.edu/fallfest EXPECT MORE... GET MORE... WE DELIVER!

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for the whole family with free admission and parking on both days. Enjoy over 100 heritage artisan and craft art vendors showcasing handmade goods and crafts for sale. Petting zoo, old-fashioned games, face painting, hay & pumpkin patch, photo station. Historical and heritage activities will include a Civil War camp, Talako Indian Dancers, Architectural Tours of Lake Wales, Antique car & tractor display, Fiber Arts demonstrations & more! Located on the shores of beautiful Lake Wailes Park in Lake Wales. Sat & Sun, 9-5 pm.

Community of Faith Trunk or Treat

Oct 31. Presented by Community of Faith UMC Children’s Ministries and Community of Faith UMC. Night of fun for the whole family. Music, games, giveaways, and lots of candy! Thurs, 5-7 pm. Located 9120 Teacher Ln, Davenport. Call Kathy Beuttenmuller (407) 8092030 or kbeuttenmuller@communityoffaith.org

Spooky Halloween & Trunk or Treat

Oct 31. Presented by the City of Davenport. Don’t miss this Spooky Hallow event. Wear your best costume! Games, Contests, Prizes, Haunted Trail Rides. Fun for all ages including our famous Trunk or Treats, costume contest, games, gobs of candy, free hot dogs and more. Thurs, 6-9pm. Located Lewis Mathews Sports Complex, 400 Palm Street, Davenport. Call Katie (863) 419-3300 ext 138 for more info.

Simpson Park Spookfest

Oct 31. Join the Parks & Recreation Department for a fun, free, safe event at the Simpson Park Community Center on Halloween. Free event includes bounce houses, crafts, games, and candy. Activities geared towards elementary school-aged children. Thurs, 4-7 pm. Located Simpson Park Community Center, 1725 Martin Luther King Jr Ave, Lakeland 33805.

Fall Festival

Nov 2. Hosted by the Central Florida’s Visitor Information Center. Free, family friendly event. Enjoy games, prizes and free candy for the kids. Free face painting and a balloon artist. Local vendors selling handmade items and a Buy One Get One Free offer on our Bok Tower Gardens Combo tickets. Attendees who bring non-perishable food items for donation will also receive an entry for the chance to win (2) LEGOLAND Florida tickets. Located Visitor Center, 101 Adventure Ct, Davenport. Free event. Sat, 9-2 pm. Call (863) 420-2586 for more info.

Fall-O-Ween Fest

Nov 2. Join Polk County Parks & Recreation and the Town of Dundee at this FREE family friendly event that will feature fun family entertainment and activities. Sat, 10-2 pm. Located Town of Dundee, 5555 Lk Trask Rd, Dundee 33838. Call (863) 534-6911 for more info.

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Classic Halloween Movies at Polk Theatre

Oct 10 & 27 to 31. Enjoy classic Halloween movies at Historic Polk Theatre during the month of October: Oct 10 “Young Frankenstein” 6 pm, Oct 27 “Invasion Of The Body Snatchers” 5 pm, Oct 28 “A Nightmare On Elm Street” 6 pm, Oct 29 “Scream” 6 pm, Oct 30 “Friday The 13th” 6 pm, Oct 31 “Psycho” 5 pm and “Halloween” 7:30 pm. Located 121 S FL Ave, Lakeland. PolkTheatre.org

10th Annual Oktoberfest Tampa

Oct 11 to 13. Celebrate with German cheer, dancing and singing to cooler weather and colder beer along the Hillsborough river downtown at the Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park. A time to unwind and make new friends. Learn new customs and sing a few songs. Fri 4-11 pm, Sat 11 am- 11 pm. Sun 11 am-6 pm. Cost - $10 general admission. VIP tickets available. Located Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, 600 N Ashley Dr, Tampa 33602. www.oktoberfesttampa.com

FallFest at Grove Roots Brewing Co.

Oct 4 to 26. Enjoy a hair-raising ninety-minute tour into the spirit realm of Kissimmee . Hear the tales of murder, mayhem and mystery that Historic Downtown Kissimmee has to offer! Don’t forget your camera. Monthly tours given each Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Located 804 Bryan St, Kissimmee. Tours begin at 8 pm. Cost – Adults (13 yrs+) $19, Child (8-12 yrs) $9, Age 7 and under free with adult. Call for details (321) 251-5204

Oct 12. Get into the spirit of fall with a night the whole family can enjoy complete with a Pumpkin Patch, sweets, beer releases, produce, live music by We Three Strings & delicious food from Nutwood and Adler’s! Pumpkin patch $5-$10. Pumpkin painting station $5. Jams & Jellies, Pies & Sweets, Fresh Flowers, Kettle Corn. Located Grove Roots Brewing Co, 302 3rd St SW, Winter Haven. Sat, 5-9 pm.

Frostproof Fall Street Dance

Oct 12. Kick off the night with DJ Jeremy Daugherty, followed by live music The Outta Hand Band, some of central Florida’s most popular food trucks and a photo booth to capture the memories. This event is sponsored by The City Of Frostproof and Nucor Florida. Sat, 6-11 pm. Located East Wall Street, Frostproof.

OSL 2nd Annual Oktoberfest

Oct 12. Lots of food. Lots of fun. Lots of German music. German food; bratwurst, German potato salad, sauerkraut, sauerbraten and warm pretzels. Hot dogs for the kids. Located Our Savior Lutheran Lakeland, 6920 N Socrum Loop Rd, Lakeland. Sat, 6-9 pm.

8th Annual Joggin’ for the Noggin’ 5K

Oct 18. Benefit for Polk State College students and promises to be a fun and SCARY, Halloween themed race. Run, jog or walk — this 3.1 race includes gravel road, grass and a trek on the Fort Fraser Trail. 1 – Mile Walkin’ while Talkin’ is an option for those not ready to fully engage in a 5K. Chip timed and fantastic after 28 OCTOBER 2019

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party! Fri, 5:30 pm registration & 6:30 pm 5K, 1-mile walk, 7 pm mini-monster dash for kids. Cost - $30 (5k), $20 (18 & under & PSC staff), $25 (1-mile walk), $5 (9 & under mini monster mash). Free for PSC students. Located Polk State College Lakeland Campus, 3425 Winter Lake Road, Lakeland 33803. http://foundation. polk.edu/joggin/ and https://www.athlinks.com/ event/joggin-for-the-noggin-5k-119203

13th Annual Oktoberfest

Oct 18. Hosted by Main Street Winter Haven. Our Oktoberfest will kick off in the South Central Park, complete with over 40 Florida Craft and German beers; over 10 Florida breweries. Rick’s Bar-B-Q and Nutwood will be grilling brats, bbq, pork sandwiches and more. German wine also available. Cost – General Ticket is $25 includes 15 tasting tickets. VIP Ticket is $40; 15 tickets for tasting, access to the MyBox VIP Suite, 4 VIP beers and bites. Admission is free. Individual items available for purchase. Fri, 6-9 pm. Located South Central Park, Downtown Winter Haven. www.mainstreetwh.com for info and tickets.

Annual Rootstock Plant & Garden Festival

Oct 19. Over 40 plant and garden vendors from across the state will offer a variety of plants for sale. Family activities, Local music, wine & craft beer, food vendors, animal encounters and more. Live music: 9 am Polkweed Muzique, 10:30 am Carillon Concert, 11 am Free Whiskey, 1 pm Carillon Concert, 1:30 pm Almost There, 3 pm Carillon Concert, 3:30 pm The Broke. Sat, 8-5 pm. Cost – free, $10 parking for non-members. Located at Bok Tower, Lake Wales. www.boktowergardens. org

The Rocky Horror Picture Show Experience

Oct 25 to 27. The Rocky Horror Picture Show Experience presented by the historic Polk Theatre. The one and only Freddie DeJesus directing the Lipstick Players as the shadow cast, returning in his role as Dr. Frank-N-Furter! Enjoy live DJ and Dancers. Fri-Sun, 9 pm doors open/pre-show. Show begins at midnight! Cost - $15. Prop bags available for $5. Located at Polk Theatre, S FL Ave, Lakeland. www.polktheatre.org Costumes are encouraged! Movie is Rated R; people 17 and under must be accompanied by a parent.

Annual Extravaganza Gardening Show

Oct 26. Presented by the Garden Club of Lakeland. Over 50 vendors with a variety of plants, flowers, trees, and garden related art will be for sale. Master Gardeners and other garden experts will be there to answer your gardening questions. Food and Drinks will be available. Enjoy a beautiful fun-filled day in the park. Sat, 9-3 pm. Located Munn Park, 201 E Main St, Lakeland. (863) 370-4065

Imperial Symphony Orchestra

Spooky Symphony – Oct 29. Music tells a story, and some stories are spooky! With loud noises and creepy sounds, hear some of the most beautiful scary music ever written as the Imperial Symphony Orchestra presents “Spooky Symphony.” Tues, 7 pm. Located at the RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Tickets available online or a the box office. www.RPFundingCenter.com

The Kitchen Witches

Oct 25. Presented by Lake Wales Main Street. This Oktoberfest celebration in downtown Lake Wales features authentic bratwurst and sauerkraut; sip craft beers from Grove Roots Brew Co and listen to entertainment by local bands. Enjoy family-friendly entertainment with music, dancing in the streets and a night Farmers Market. Free community event! Fri, 6-10 pm. Located Downtown, 3rd Street, Lk Wales.

Nov 1 to 3, 8 to 10. Isobel Lomax and Dolly Biddle are two “mature” cable-access cooking show hostesses who have hated each other for thirty years, ever since Larry Biddle dated one and married the other. When circumstances put them together on a TV cooking show the hilarity ensues and the insults fly. Fri & Sat, 7:30 pm and Sun, 2 pm. Located Lake Mirror Theatre, 121 S Lk Ave, Lakeland. Adults $24, Seniors (55 & up) $22, Students (17 & under) $17. Lakelandcommunitytheatre.com

GRB’s Annual Spooktacular Halloween Party & Ball

Fall Arts & Crafts Festival of Solivita

Lake Wales Oktoberfest

Oct 26. Presented by Grove Roots Brewing Co. Biggest, most wicked Halloween party, complete with spooky graveyards and a Halloween Ball! Escape from reality & join us for a terrifyingly fun night of costumes & beer! The night will be TOXIC and full of ghosts, goblins, ghouls, and witches haunting the brewery! The Packing House will be turned into a Spooktacular Ballroom from 7-11pm complete with only the coolest funk, jazz, and soul tunes! Break out your costumes & dancing shoes! Sat, 6-11 pm. Located 302 3rd ST SW, Winter Haven. EXPECT MORE... GET MORE... WE DELIVER!

Nov 2. Retirement community in Poinciana will host a neighborhood festival featuring 120 arts and craft vendors, French themed beer and wine garden featuring a French mime, and a kids zone that includes free face painting, popcorn, kids crafts, dance and karate performances. Food vendors will be onsite. Live entertainment will include steel drums, the Z Street Band and a local high school band. This is not a pet friendly event. Sat 10-4 pm. Located 395 Village Dr, Poinciana. OCTOBER 2019

39 Miles of Treasures Take a Tour of Scenic Highway While Shopping Yard Sales

By Elizabeth Morrisey Head out for a drive along the Ridge Scenic Highway November 2 and you might just find a gem or two hidden along the way. It’s the 13th annual 39-mile Scenic Highway Yard Sale where drivers can enjoy the rolling hills and stop to do some shopping. From Highway 27 South of Frostproof to Highway 17/92 in Haines City, one can stop at several locations where booths have been set up. “Our goal is to encourage people to drive the scenic highway,” says Jennifer Nanek, Lake Wales city clerk and representative for Ridge Scenic Highway Cooridor Management Entity. “We figured out a way to bring awareness and raise money. It’s gotten very popular.” Nanek says customers can buy just about anything – plants, household items, clothes, books, jewelry and baked goods. She expects thousands of people to drive the highway and shop. The scenic highway corridor travels through the historic communities of Frostproof, Hillcrest Heights, Babson Park, the Village of Highland Park, Lake Wales, Lake of the Hills, Dundee, Lake Hamilton and Haines City. Vendors can pay $10 to set up a table at an 30 OCTOBER 2019

official location which will be marked on a map. However, “unofficial” spots not marked on the map also show up. “We didn’t expect unofficial sites to also pop up,” says Nanek. But she says that’s a good thing. Pat Chernishkin, with Dundee United Methodist Church, says they are an official place to shop marked along the corridor. Ten by ten spaces in the parking lot can be rented for $15 and vendors can bring in any items to sell. “Everyone pitches in,” she says. “It’s a good community activity. We saw over 1,000 people last year.” This is the 4th year the church has participated in the yard sale. They were holding a festival and realized it was the same day as the yard sale so they decided to combine their event with the outdoor sale. After browsing through the church parking lot, head inside to cool off and grab some food while continuing to shop. The church holds its own fundraiser indoors and sells things, such as Christmas décor, books, crafts and other items. “The event gives the church an opportunity to meet more people in the neighborhood and let them know what services we can provide for those in need, says Chernishkin.

Maps for the yard sale can be found online and picked up at different locations along the way. The sale will run from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

CURRENT OFFICIAL LOCATIONS SO FAR INCLUDE: HAINES CITY:

St. Ann Church Columbiettes 1311 Robinson Dr., Haines City, FL 33844 LAKE HAMILTON:

Town Hall Grounds, 100 Smith Ave., Lake Hamilton, FL 33851 DUNDEE:

United Methodist Church, 219 Merrill Ave., Dundee, FL 33838 LAKE OF THE HILLS:

Community Clubhouse, 47 E. Starr Ave., Lake Wales, FL 33898 LAKE WALES:

Lake Wales Museum & Cultural Center, 325 S. Scenic Highway, Lake Wales, FL 33853 BABSON PARK:

Krewe of Mother Cluckers @ The Coop 1475 N Scenic HWY, Babson Park, FL 33827 FROSTPROOF:

Downtown, 11 E. Wall St. at SR 17

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Someone Has To Care... Climate change, saving the Earth, the cutting down (and burning) of our precious rain forest – all hot topics in the news on an almost daily basis. This is nothing new but, yet only small strides are being made. The anti-pollution campaign from 1971 featuring the Crying Indian saddened by the land being desecrated and polluted by people could have very well been a scene out of 2019…except for the fact that people would now call it “racist” and “insensitive” instead of just understanding(and hearing) the basis for the message: that we are polluting and killing our beautiful Earth. Pollution is not just an American problem, it’s a world crisis. Plastic bags, plastic straws, plastic bottles, Styrofoam packaging are just the tip of the garbage iceberg. I blame people for starting this cycle by being lazy! “It’s not MY problem” “It’s someone else’s mess to clean up” NO! It’s OUR problem. In my opinion, as with everything else, it all starts with how we are raised and taught as children. Yes, parents, it ALL starts with you. If your child keeping his room clean, being made to pick up their toys and helping clean up their messes helps begin the lessons of respect for one’s personal space and feeling pride in an accomplishment then please, let the teachings being. The simplest notions are the most powerful: lead by example. Make better purchasing choices, recycle, reuse, and pick up after yourself. I try to lead by example each day, from the choices I try to make while at the grocery store to taking my dogs on a walk. Recycling, yes, this has been a hot button for me for many years. I recycle as much as I possibly can, even though the city, county, state levels are accepting less and less items for recycling because “they aren’t making as much money”. How about the (recycling) department be considered non-profit? To me it provides a very important service for our na-

tion and should not be out to make a profit. How about requiring big business to use more eco-friendly packaging without all the (toxic) resins in plastics and dioxins that make up Styrofoam so that more items can be recycled? How about using more glass; like the good olé’ days? Glass is cleaner and can be used over and over. How about people stop throwing out their trash on the side of the road and in our water systems? Put your trash in the trash cans…hence the name. We are such a selfish greedy disposable ignorant society. I’m not sure how this epidemic can be rectified. People want to be paid $15 per hour to flip a burger but don’t want to go out of their way to pick up trash and put it in the proper receptacles. Big Business wants to continue to make millions – billions of dollars but don’t care what they are destroying in the process: people’s health, our planet only caring about their bonuses and bottom lines. Each day when I take my dogs for a walk, I always make it a point to pick up trash that others dump along the road. I recycle what I can and throw away the rest. Why some may ask? Because someone has to care. For the thousands that don’t care, the ones that are creating these problems, you must have the “Me’s” that do care. I don’t feel like I’m cleaning up after others; don’t get me wrong, it makes me angry, but I feel like I am saving the land, the lakes, the animals. It’s my small way to lead by example, maybe make someone think twice before dumping their trash which in turn helps destroy Mother Earth. What can you do to make a difference? Don’t just complain about it, do something about it. Be the leader in your household. Be the leader at work. Be the leader amongst your friends. More people have to care… QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS Info@todayandtonight.com

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Blaze is a calico female Domestic Shorthair mix. She is 3 months old. Blaze is a little shy at first but if you give her time she will become your best friend! She also is good when you give her a bath! Blaze would love to be able to find her Furever home!

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ROSCO

Rosco is a brown male Black Mouth Cur mix. He is approximately 1 year, 3 months old. Rosco is a happy and hyper boy that loves to run in the yard. He doesn't like to be left outside alone or else he will dig. He has never been around other dogs but loves children of all ages. Rosco has a sensitive stomach and skin and needs an owner who will have time for him and his high energy.

KING

King is a male Labrador Retriever and American Pitbull mix. He is approximately 7 months old. He is a friendly and playful dog. He likes kids of all ages and othe r dogs as well. He is house trained and learning basic commands.

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Veterinarian of the Month Devon Watts was born and raised in Winter Haven, Florida and lived there his whole life until he left to pursue a bachelors in Marine Biology at University of West Florida. His interest in animals has been present since a very young age and he frequently visited zoos and animal exhibits at any wildlife themed park in the area. He attended University of West Florida for his bachelors of science in marine biology with a focus on preparing for the possibility of vet school. While there he spent time working at the Pensacola Humane Society both as a volunteer and a kennel technician and one particular animal became ill and observing his treatment cemented his desire to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. He graduated from St. George's University in January of 2019 and has been practicing at Heart of Florida Animal Hospital since February. In his free time he likes to build and paint models for tabletop games, play games with friends and watch movies usually with his pothound Soursop close by.

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OCTOBER CONCERT CALENDAR THURSDAY, OCT 3 TONY KNIGHT (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) MIKE MONTS DE OCA (Swan Brewing, LKD) JANE “UNPLUGGED” (Sunset Tavern, HC) SIMPLE COUNTRY BAND (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) ARIANA CROSE (Pink Piano, LKD)

FRIDAY, OCT 4

B. HAVEN (Ritz Theatre/Humane Society, WH) ACOUSTIC DOSE (Old Man Frank’s, WH) SOUTHERN BLEND DUO (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) SPF 60 BAND/ SMOKEPOINT (Leo’s Live, LKD) PICKIN’ IN THE PARK (Central Park, WH) SUGAR (Pink Piano, LKD) THE BROKE (Federal Bar, LKD) JSK DUO (Grove Roots Brew, WH) HARLEQUIN (New Grove Lounge, DUN) GEORGE MORRIS AND THE LARIAT BAND (Swan Brewing, LKD) SOUTHBOUND (Apple Lounge, WH) RANSOM (P & J’s Recreation, FRSTPF)

SATURDAY, OCT 5

ADRIENNE RICHARDS 2p/ BLIND SIGHTED 8p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) BLIND AMIBITION (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) AGGIE ROAD (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) WONDERLAND (New Grove Lounge, DUN) BLAKE FREE (Federal Bar, LKD) THE BROKE (Grove Roots Brew, WH) T MIKE & DUKE (Fresco’s, LKD) HARRIS/BARONE JAZZ (Tempo 1930, WH) FREE WHISKEY BAND (Gary’s Grove, WH) SCILTER, DROPSHOT, SICKHOT (LKLD Live Studio B, LKD) 48 STATES AWAY, MR. HANDSOME (Union Hall, LKD) JACK SPROUSE 2p/ MICAH SHANE BAND 7p (Swan Brewing, LKD) SOFA KINGS/ KAT AND THE DAWGS (Leo’s Live, LKD) KROOKED CREEK (P & J’s Recreation, FRSTPF) SUMNER CURTIS (The Poor Porker, LKD) ALMOST THERE (Fireside Lounge, DVPT)

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LUIS REXACH (Brew Hub, LKD) THOMAS RHETT wsg DUSTIN LYNCH, RUSSELL DICKERSON & RHETT AKINS (Amway Center, ORL)

SUNDAY, OCT 6

MICKENZIE 2p/ ADRIENNE & TOMMY 6p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) T MIKE & DUKE (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) JIM THOMAS (Harborside, WH) DREW WILLIAMS (Grove Roots Brew, WH) GROSMAN & HARRIS JAZZ (Fire Restaurant, WH) MEL & TOM (Sunset Tavern, HC) WILEY COLLECTIVE (Swan Brewing, LKD) THE BROKE (P & J’s Recreation, FRSTPF)

MONDAY, OCT 7 MICKENZIE (Gary’s Grove, WH)

TUESDAY, OCT 8

MICKENZIE PEISHER (New Grove Lounge, DUN) LUBECK (Apple Lounge, WH) SKIP FYRE (Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, LKD) ED WRIGHT (Ybor Lounge, LKD)

WEDNESDAY, OCT 9 BENISE (RP Funding Center, LKD) JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) FIRE JASS TRIO (Fire Restaurant, WH) SPF 60 (Leo’s Live, LKD) ROSES FROM BONES (Pink Piano, LKD) TWENTY ONE PILOTS (Amalie Arena, TMP)

THURSDAY, OCT 10

RICK GOLD & JOSE GONZALEZ (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) JANE “UNPLUGGED” (Sunset Tavern, HC) SIMPLY COUNTRY BAND (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) OCEAN STEEZE (Pink Piano, LKD) MALUMA (Amway Center, ORL)

FRIDAY, OCT 11

ADRIENNE RICHARDS (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) JEFF VITOLO & THE QUARTER MILE REBELS (New Grove Lounge, DUN) T MIKE & DUKE (Boots & BBQ/The Barn, WH)

ICONIC OPERA (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH) GRUMPY/ NEIL & PREY (Leo’s Live, LKD) BURN BAND (Grove Roots Brew, WH) PRAISE IN THE PARK (Central Park, WH) GREENHOUSE AFFECT (Federal Bar, LKD) A & V PROJECT (Pink Piano, LKD) KOLT 45 (Apple Lounge, WH) JUSTIN GRIMES (The Poor Porker, LKD) CHRIS STAPLETON wsg BROTHERS OSBORNE, KENDELL MARVEL (Mid FL CU Amphi, TMP)

SATURDAY, OCT 12

JOSH BLEVINS (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) SOUL 2 EARTH (Old Man Frank’s, WH) LAURIE & RUSTY WRIGHT (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) JAGERMAFIA (New Grove Lounge, DUN) WONDERLAND (Caribbean Bay, WH) RENDITION (Lake Ashton, LW) HARRIS/BARONE JAZZ (Fire Restaurant, WH) BLOODY JUG BAND (LA’s Midway Saloon, LA) DEAN JOHANESEN (Union Hall, LKD) WE THREE STRINGS (Grove Roots Brew, WH) AGGIE ROAD (Federal Bar, LKD) PLAN B/ POWER SURGE (Leo’s Live, LKD) ADRIENNE RICHARDS (Pink Piano, LKD) RUSTED (P & J’s Recreation, FRSTPF) BUTCH QUEEN & THE BAD HABITS, MURDER OF CROWS, THE JPP, NOXIOUS PROFIT (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) BRENNA STROSS (The Poor Porker, LKD) THE FREAKIN HOOLIGANS (Brew Hub, LKD)

SUNDAY, OCT 13 RED HOT ROOSTER (Old Man Frank’s, WH) LUBECK 12p (Tempo 1930, WH) LUBECK 3:30p (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) FRANK E AND THE MARSHALL LAW BAND (Sunset Tavern, HC) JOHN FRINZI (Grove Roots Brew, WH) TRAVIS WILLIAMS (Federal Bar, LKD) OAK RAMBLE (Brew Hub, LKD) FOR KING & COUNTRY (Amalie Arena, TMP)

MONDAY, OCT 14

TRAVIS WILLIAMS (Gary’s Grove, WH) LUBECK (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH) GRACIAS CHRISTMAS CANTATA (Amway Center, ORL)

TUESDAY, OCT 15 SKIP FYRE (Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, LKD) ED WRIGHT (Ybor Lounge, LKD)

WEDNESDAY, OCT 16 JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) PHIL SCHNEIDER AND THE ACOUSTIC STAGE (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) FIRE JASS TRIO (Fire Restaurant, WH) POWER SURGE (Leo’s Live, LKD)

THURSDAY, OCT 17

RICK GOLD & JOSE GONZALEZ (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) LAURIE & RUSTY WRIGHT (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) JANE “UNPLUGGED” (Sunset Tavern, HC) MELISSA LEE ZENKER (1916 Irish Pub, LKD) SIMPLY COUNTRY BAND (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) AIR BORN VIRUS (Pink Piano, LKD)

FRIDAY, OCT 18

CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE: TOM PETTY/DAMN THE TORPEDEOS (RP Funding Center, LKD) BLAKE FREE (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) OAKLEE (New Grove Lounge, DUN) B. HAVEN (Fore the Love/Venue 650, WH) ANDY SHREEVE (Fresco’s, LKD) ACOUSTIC DOSE (Grove Roots Brew, WH) DULCIMER (Central Park, WH) AV PROJECT (Federal Bar, LKD) JOSH BLEVINS/ STRAITJACKET SMILE (Leo’s Live, LKD) SPITFIRE (Apple Lounge, WH) THE PAPERBACK WHALE (Brew Hub, LKD)

SATURDAY, OCT 19 THE BROKE (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH)

RUMOR HAZIT (Old Man Frank’s, WH) EDISON & HURRIKANE (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) POLKWEED MUZIQUE, FREE WHISKEY, ALMOST THERE, THE BROKE (Bok Tower Gardens, LW) CHRISTIAN CONCERT (Smith Family Ranch, LKD) JOSH BLEVINS (New Grove Lounge, DUN) T MIKE & DUKE (PSC FallFest, WH) WONDERLAND (Fireside Lounge, WH) JUSTIN GRIMES (Grove Roots Brew, WH) CHASING DAYLIGHT (Federal Bar, LKD) SILVEREBACK (Swan Brewing, LKD) SPINLOK (Leo’s Live, LKD) CROSS TRAXX (P & J’s Recreation, FRSTPF) LED ZEPPLIN TRIBUTE (Ritz Theatre, WH) SHANE MEADE (Brew Hub, LKD) ZZ TOP wsg CHEAP TRICK & WHOLE DAMN MESS (Mid FL CU Amphi, TMP)

SUNDAY, OCT 20

TRAVIS WILLIAMS 2p/ LAST MINUTE MICKEYS 6p (Old Man Frank’s, WH) RED HOT ROOSTER (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) FOLEY & BURNS (Sunset Tavern, HC) CHRISTIAN CONCERT (Smith Family Ranch, LKD) T MIKE & DUKE (Grove Roots, WH) ADRIENNE RICHARDS (Federal Bar, LKD) MARCO ANTONIO SOLIS (Amway Center, ORL) ZAC BROWN BAND wsg LUKAS NELSON AND PROMISE OF THE REAL (Mid FL CU Amphi, TMP)

MONDAY, OCT 21 ADRIENNE & MIKE RICHARDS (Gary’s Grove, WH)

TUESDAY, OCT 22 MICKENZIE PEISHER (New Grove Lounge, DUN) LUBECK wsg WILEY WIDNER, JIM & JUDY TAYLOR, RICK GRAHAM, TRAVIS WILLIAMS, KEITH SLOVER, JOEY FOLEY, MICKENZIE PEISHER, SCOTT HOOKER (Apple Lounge, WH) SKIP FYRE (Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, LKD) ED WRIGHT (Ybor Lounge, LKD)

WEDNESDAY, OCT 23 JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) LIKELY LOVELY (Grove Roots Brew, WH) FIRE JASS TRIO (Fire Restaurant, WH) VELVET JONES (Leo’s Live, LKD)

THURSDAY, OCT 24 RENDITION (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) JANE “UNPLUGGED” (Sunset Tavern, HC) RICK GOLD & JOSE GONZALEZ (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) SIMPLY COUNTRY BAND (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) DANNY V (Pink Piano, LKD) POST MALONE (Amalie Arena, TMP)

FRIDAY, OCT 25

JOEY FOLEY & NATHAN BALDWIN (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) KOLT 45 (New Grove Lounge, DUN) B. HAVEN (Somewhere Sports Bar, WH) ICONIC OPERA (Apple Lounge, WH) GEORGE MORRIS AND THE LARIAT BAND (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) WELL WORN SOLES (Grove Roots Brew, WH) 99 IN THE SHADE (Lk Wales Oktoberfest, LW) JUG BROTHERS BAND (Central Park, WH) THE DETECTIVES (Federal Bar, LKD) RUMOR HAZIT/ THE REAL DEAL (Leo’s Live, LKD) SUGAR (Pink Piano, LKD) REBEL SOUL (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) STEVE HOGIE DUO (Brew Hub, LKD) THE CHAINSMOKERS wsg 5 SECONDS OF SUMMER/LENNON STELLA (Amalie Arena, TMP)

SATURDAY, OCT 26 JOSH BLEVINS BAND (Old Man Frank’s, WH) BLUE ROOSTER (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) SOUL 2 EARTH (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) RUNNING RECKLESS (New Grove Lounge, DUN) WONDERLAND (Caribbean Bay, WH) ICONIC OPERA (Swan Brewing, LKD) MIKE IMBASCIANI & HIS BLUEZ ROCKERZ (Ritz Theatre, WH) DEAN JOHANESEN (Fresco’s, LKD) G.W. SOUTHER (Grove Roots Brew, WH) ALMOST THERE (Leo’s Live, LKD) KEEGAN MATTHEWS (Pink Piano, LKD) POP DA ROCK (WH Bar Off The Chain, WH) OUTTA HAND BAND (P & J’s Recreation, FRSTPF) POWER SURGE (Fireside Lounge, DVPT) THE CHAINSMOKERS wsg 5 SECONDS OF SUMMER/LENNON STELLA (Amway Center, ORL)

SUNDAY, OCT 27

FREE WHISKEY (Old Man Frank’s, WH) FRANK E THE MUSIC MAN (Sunset Tavern, HC)

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DAVID BRIMER (Tanner’s Lakeside, WH) MELISSA CRISPO (Grove Roots Brew, WH) THE HOUSE CATS (Federal Bar, LKD) JUAN LUIS GUERRA & HIS 4.40 BAND (Amway Center, ORL)

MONDAY, OCT 28 MICKENZIE PEISHER (Gary’s Grove, WH) UBERYOU, HELL & BACK, BUTCH QUEEN & THE BAD HABITS (Swan Brewing, LKD)

Tuesday, Oct 29 ISO: SPOOKY SYMPHONY (RP Funding Center, LKD) SKIP FYRE (Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, LKD) ED WRIGHT (Ybor Lounge, LKD) JAY JONES (Apple Lounge, WH)

TUESDAY, NOV 5 SKIP FYRE (Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, LKD) ED WRIGHT (Ybor Lounge, LKD)

WEDNESDAY, NOV 6 FIRE JASS TRIO (Fire Restaurant, WH) JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) THE BLACK KEYS wsg MODEST MOUSE & SHANNON AND THE CLAMS (Amway Center, ORL))

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WEDNESDAY, OCT 30 JIM & JUDY’S BIG ASS JAM (Jessie’s Lounge, WH) FIRE JASS TRIO (Fire Restaurant, WH) POWER SURGE (Leo’s Live, LKD)

THURSDAY, OCT 31 JANE “UNPLUGGED” (Sunset Tavern, HC) RENDITION (West Side Ridge, ADL) JIM THOMAS (Swan Brewing, LKD) SIMPLY COUNTRY BAND (Lundyville Music Hall, ADL) OAKLEE (Leo’s Live, LKD)

FRIDAY, NOV 1

ACOUSTIC DOSE (Old Man Frank’s, WH) 33 YEARS (Brew Hub, LKD) BOBBY JAMES (Grove Roots Brew, WH) T MIKE & DUKE (Central Park, WH) MICAH SHANE (Federal Bar, LKD) SIXX L SIXX (Swan Brewing, LKD) ALL SAINTS (Pink Piano, LKD 33 YEARS DUO (Brew Hub, LKD)

SATURDAY, NOV 2 OAKLEE DUO (Balmoral Bar & Gr, HC) WONDERLAND (Caribbean Bay, WH) ROY SCHNEIDER & KIM MAYFIELD (Swan Brewing, LKD) T MIKE & DUKE (Grove Roots Brew, WH) OCEAN STEEZE (Pink Piano, LKD)

SUNDAY, NOV 3 JIM THOMAS (Harborside, WH) DREW WILLIAMS (Grove Roots Brew, WH)

MONDAY, NOV 4 MICKENZIE PEISHER (Gary’s Grove, WH) ELTON JOHN (Amalie Arena, TMP)

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OCTOBER 2019

30th

Anniversary

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7 TH Please join us at Polk County’s premier black tie event, the Winter Haven Hospital Foundation Gala. All proceeds raised from the Gala will be utilized locally to support the most current and urgent needs of Winter Haven Hospital and Winter Haven Women’s Hospital patients.

Entertainment Featuring

Back by popular demand, The Headliners Band is a high-energy 13-piece “super band” from Miami. The band features five amazing vocalists, a powerful rhythm section and sizzling brass musicians. The Headliners Band delivers an unforgettable entertainment experience playing all of today’s top hits.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Platinum: $10,000

Silver: $2,500

(Premium table, 8 tickets, full screen ad/corporate logo projection, post event advertising)

(3 tickets, quarter screen ad/corporate logo projection, post event advertising)

(4 tickets, half screen ad/corporate logo projection, post event advertising)

(2 tickets and recognition at event)

Gold: $5,000

Bronze: $1,500

Please make reservations early.

For more information call (863) 292-4138 or email whhfoundation@baycare.org.

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