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"I wish I had more time." "There are not enough hours in the day." We have all probably uttered these words or something very similar. This year is Leap Year. That means we in fact do get more time, a whole extra day. Even so, one day every four years is not much. There is another way to get more time. The Bible states that we all have a definite allotment of time here on earth; that one day we will be called from this life. "And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but...
Leap Over on Leap Day to the Holy Spirit Catholic Church on Saturday, February 29 for the Lake Wales Kiwanis Club's all-you-can-eat breakfast of pancakes and sausage from 7 to 10 a.m. As part of the pancake festival activities, there will be other events running simultaneously with the pancake breakfast; a 20-family garage sale, silent auction, gift certificate sale, fresh fruit sale and plant sale. At 10 a.m. a pancake speed eating contest will be held. Immediately after...
The Living Out Loud Poet's and Writer's Society gathering Feb. 20 will feature author and illustrator Grace Engholm reading her latest adult graphic novel accompanied by her own illustrations on a big screen TV. Sponsored by Melange Antiques and Art Gallery, the event will be held at 222 S. Lakeshore Blvd. starting at 7 p.m. Engholm's presentation will be a retrospective of her work, including an hour-long reading of her recent graphic novel followed by a lively critique and...
One of America's iconic historical figures speaks to us across the decades when touring actress Jane VanBoskirk presents Across A Barrier of Fear: The Life of Eleanor Roosevelt at The Vanguard School's Performing Arts Center in Lake Wales at 4 p.m. Feb. 21. The performance-part of the 100-year commemoration of women's gaining the right to vote in the U.S.-will benefit the Lake Wales AAUW's scholarship fund for mature women returning to school for higher education. Tickets are...
The Lake Wales Public Library is proud to announce a new service focusing on connecting individuals and non-profit organizations with foundations who provide funding opportunities, Foundation Center's the Funding Information Network and Grants to Individuals. The database of more than 13 million grants and 140,000 grant makers is available within the Lake Wales Public Library, during regular hours of operation. You are encouraged to bring your own device, use our computer...
The works of local artist Blair Updike will be featured at the Lake Wales Arts Center, starting with an opening reception from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13. The reception, which will include food and an open bar, is free to the public. Updike's paintings will be available for sale throughout the duration of the exhibit and may be picked up after it concludes around the end of March According to the Arts Council website, "Blair Updike embodies contrasts. Her portraits portray...
My, how quickly things change. Just a few short years ago, restaurants were booming and cooking at home was something one watched on TV, but rarely attempted in real life. Then something shifted. In a big way. Perhaps it was the economy. Or a desire to eat healthier. For whatever reason, people wanted to rediscover the joy of cooking. Recognizing that need, Chef Warren Caterson of Sarasota wrote the award-winning cookbooks Table for Two – The Cookbook for Couples and Table f...
Event coordinators Larry & Cheryl Bossarte celebrated their 10th Lake Wales Car Show Anniversary on Saturday, Jan. 25. East Stuart Avenue was filled with vintage cars and cruisers. David Zimmerman took home honors and trophy for Cruiser of the Month leading the parade in his beautifully restored 1940 Ford. Car enthusiasts enjoyed watching a parade of participants exit the concourse after the event....
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is offering free personal safety and self-defense classes for women; the next one will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 1 at the sheriff's operations center, 1891 Jim Keene Blvd. in Winter Haven. Except for July and December the classes are held the first Saturday and third Tuesday of the month. Each class is approximately one hour long unless more than 30 women attend. For every additional 10-15 females, an extra 15 minutes is added to the time...
Enrollment is under way for the Lake Wales Arts Council Spring Semester of youth and adult fine arts classes, which start Monday, Feb. 3. Regular classes are eight weeks in length. New workshop classes will run monthly on a select Tuesday & Thursday from February to May. Enrollment fees are for the entire semester and include ALL supplies (excluding band/orchestral instruments and self-guided visual arts classes). Multi-enrollment discounts are available. Scholarship...
Enslaved Africans brought their food ways and special skills such as rice cultivation with them during their forced journey through the Middle Passage. Dr. Martha Bireda will present the journey of African foods and food preparation to modern day at the Lake Wales Public Library in celebration of Black History Month. The Lake Wales Public Library annually presents a Black History Month program. This year's will not only be informative, but also tasty. Dr. Martha Bireda, Direct...
The Lake Wales Car Show will celebrate its 10th Anniversary Saturday, Jan. 25. Classic and antique cars and trucks will be on display from 4-7 p.m. on East Stuart Avenue in Historic Downtown Lake Wales. Registration is free. The show will offer lots of door prizes including 10th Anniversary T-Shirts, professional DJ by Hot Rod Nights, a 50-50 drawing and more. Shops and restaurants will be open. The show is sponsored by Lake Wales Main Street....
People who love singing are invited to join voices for the spring semester of the Lake Wales Chorale. The first session with new director Dana Hofstrom of Warner University begins at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13 at the Lake Wales Arts Center gallery, 1099 SR 60 E. Those new to the chorale are asked to come at 6:30 p.m. to register. Hofstrom is director of choral music and instructor in worship and music at Warner University. Cost is $50 per person, which includes music. Students...
Auditions for the March Lake Wales Little Theatre production of Super Freaks will be Jan. 13 and 14. Director Lesta Woods is looking to cast three men and three women in this fun play about quirky inmates at a mental health facilty who imagine they are crime-fighting superheroes. A copy of the script is available for review at the Lake Wales Public Library. Auditions start at 6:30 p.m. both day at the theatre at 411 N. 3rd St. in Lake Wales. In the play, Lois Lancaster is a...
The Sierra Club is hosting a presentation Jan. 9 about why the Gopher Tortoise is such an important, enigmatic species – landlord of the upland. Polly, the resident Gopher Tortoise at Circle B, will be in attendance to demonstrate the characteristics that make this species so unique. Ongoing gopher tortoise research at Circle B Bar Reserve will also be discussed. The program presented by Pam DeNeve begins at 7 p.m., with a covered dish dinner at 6:30 p.m. Those who wish to p...
The Lake Wales Library Association is partnering with the renowned travel company, Collette, to present a vacation opportunity in the United Kingdom. This 10-day trip includes excursions to London, York, Edinburgh Castle, the Lake District, Chester, Llangollen, Wales and Stratford-upon-Avon. Double occupancy accommodations are $3,599 per person. Single occupancy accommodations are $4,299 per person. Prices include round-trip airfare, hotels and twelve meals, (eight breakfasts...
You don't lose fifty pounds in two weeks. You lose them one pound at a time. You don't begin a fitness regiment by running a marathon. You run a mile or two. So don't stare at the prospect of de-stressing and re-building your life by expecting to change everything by midnight tonight. It's too intimidating. You are who you are. You may want changes, but those changes can't – and won't – happen in an instant. The one thing I have seen repeatedly in people who face daunting chal...
How quickly things change. Just a few short years ago, restaurants were booming and cooking at home was something one watched on TV, but rarely attempted in real life. Then something shifted. In a big way. For whatever reason, people wanted to rediscover the joy of cooking. Recognizing that need, Chef Warren Caterson wrote the award-winning cookbooks Table for Two – The Cookbook for Couples and Table for Two - Back for Seconds (Winfield & Scott Press) each featuring over 235 r...
The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd will present its 77th annual Christmas pageant at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15. The pageant tells the story of the nativity and features many of the parish family children. The Rev. Tim Nunez will narrate and the choir will sing at this special event. This event is open to the public and there is no charge. The church is located at 221 S. Fourth St.in Lake Wales....
CenterPoint Community Church will hold its annual Christmas Festival from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14. The church invites all families in the community to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas at the festival on the church grounds at 6950 Eloise Loop Road in Winter Haven, just around the corner from Chain of Lakes Elementary School. The free event will include Christmas carols, crafts, games, activities, the Christmas Story, photo opportunities and a jump house. Hot...
Thirty-two colorful and unique wreaths remain on display at the Polk History Center in Bartow through Dec. 12. Local businesses, individuals and organizations donate them for the annual Festival of Wreaths, with auction proceeds going to support History Center programming. The History Center, located at 100 E. Main St. in Bartow is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. The interested in the wreaths can view them and place bids or purchase them online at...
Volunteers are needed Dec. 11 and 18 to help remove the invasive species Caesar's weed at Circle B Bar Reserve. Bring your favorite pair of gloves, and some water, and plan to spend a couple hours, or as long as you can last, removing the weeds. The work that has been done already is changing the landscape at the Reserve and we just need a couple of more hands to keep pushing forward. Invasive plant removal is from 8:15 to 10 a.m. Wednesdays Dec. 11 and 18. Another work day...
Circle B Bar Reserve volunteer guides on Dec. 13 and Dec. 20 will be taking visitors on a personalized tram tour through the marsh to view and learn more about alligators. The American alligator is a keystone species of the reserve, located at 4399 Winter Lake Road in Lakeland. This will be a great time of year to observe alligators and learn some facts about them and their behavior. To register, stop by the reception desk or call (863) 668-4673 ext. 205. This tour is limited...
Jolly old St. Nick and Mrs. Claus will take time out of their busy schedule to pay a visit to Central Florida's Visitor Information Center (CFVIC) in Davenport on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring your camera to capture a photo with the bearded one during this free, pet-friendly event. In addition to meeting Mr. and Mrs. Claus, the event will include refreshments and holiday crafts for the kids, as well as a scavenger hunt throughout the center where kids can...
The Southwest Florida Water Management District is offering six easy ways to prepare for your holiday meals and parties without running up your water bill. During the holidays, water plays a role in everything from food preparation to the cleanup process. Here's how to incorporate water conservation into your holiday preparations: • Defrost frozen foods in the refrigerator or the microwave instead of running hot water over them. • Rinse vegetables and fruits in a sink or pan...
