Soaking Up the Local Culture

THIS WEEK IN CENTRAL FLORIDA
NOVEMBER 3-11, 2014

Find a complete listing of October and November events taking place in Polk County at VisitCentralFlorida.org.

Book Club
Date: Tuesday, November 4
Venue: Polk County History Center, Bartow
– The Polk County History Center book club meets on the first and second Tuesdays of each month.
– The upcoming book discussion will be on “March” by Geraldine Brooks.

Words and Wine Poetry Series
Date: Wednesday, November 5
Venue: Paint Along Studios, Lakeland
– Join the Words and Wine Poetry group where you can read original poetry, listen to the poetry of others and network with poets.

Fall Fuel Up
Date: Wednesday, November 5 – Saturday, November 8
Venue: Fort Meade
– The 19th Annual Fall Fuel Up presented by The Florida Flywheelers Antique Engine will feature antique tractors and cars, hit and miss engines, food, a flea market, parades, and the antique village.

Art Walk
Date: Thursday, November 6
Venue: Downtown Winter Haven
– Join Main Street Winter Haven for Art Walk where local businesses will host artists and offer refreshments as downtown becomes a pop up art gallery.

Snakes in Polk County
Date: Thursday, November 6
Venue: Warner University, Lake Wales
– Learn about snake species, how to make your yard less attractive to snakes and what to do in a snake emergency at one of the University of Florida/IFAS Extension Polk County’s three informative classes.

West Side Story
Date: Thursday, November 6-Sunday, November 9
Venue: Harrison School for the Arts, Lakeland
– Harrison School for the Arts will celebrate its 25th anniversary with the all-school musical; West Side Story.

First Friday
Date: Friday, November 7
Venue: Munn Park, Lakeland
– Head to Downtown Lakeland for an evening of free family-friendly entertainment, activities, live music, art receptions, a car show, and the opportunity to check out a local establishment on the first Friday of each month.

Pickin’ in the Park
Date: Friday, November 7
Venue: Central Park, Winter Haven
- Join in the fun at this free community sing-along with music by local musicians at Central Park on the first Friday of each month, September through May with the exception of December.

Rainbow Magic: Saving Fairyland
Date: Friday, November 7
Venue: The Lakeland Center
– The beloved children’s books from Rainbow Magic™ come to life in a brand new musical stage production that will come to The Lakeland Center.

When Pigs Fly South
Date: Friday, November 7-Saturday, November 8
Venue: SUN ‘n FUN, Lakeland
- When Pigs Fly South is a Kansas City Barbecue Society sanctioned barbecue event.
– Experience great food, great music, cars, motorcycles and children’s activities at this family fun event.

It’s a Wonderful Life- A Live Radio Play
Date: Friday, November 7-Sunday, November 9
Venue: Lake Wales Little Theatre
- Opening November 7th will be that best-loved classic, It’s a Wonderful Life, but this will be the story of George Bailey presented in a way few have ever experienced.

Veteran’s Day Celebration at Outpost 27
Date: Friday, November 7-Tuesday, November 11
Venue: Polk Outpost 27, Davenport
- Enjoy a full replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in addition to displays of war memorabilia, commemorative items and movies/slideshows showcasing the heroism of the men and women who have proudly served our country.

Artful Bowl
Date: Saturday, November 8
Venue: Platform Art, Lakeland
– Guests will be treated to a unique evening of Platform’s enclave of artistic partners, designed to be an unforgettable experience with performances by Jason Baker, Peter Preston, Fire Hoola-Hoop dancers, the opera aria from “The Fifth Element” and many more Platformesque surprises.

Family Fun Day
Date: Saturday, November 8
Venue: Polk County History Center, Bartow
– The Polk County History Center in Bartow invites families to enjoy a day of arts and crafts on the second Saturday of each month.

Hangar Door Canteen
Date: Saturday, November 8
Venue: SUN ‘n FUN, Lakeland
– Join SUN ‘n FUN for sunsets, leis, cocktails, a Texas Cattle Company buffet and dancing at the Fifth Annual Hangar Door Canteen fundraiser to support Brighter Futures Through Aviation.

OUT OF THE BOX Improv
Date: Saturday, November 8
Venue: Bean and Grape Café, Winter Haven
– OUT OF THE BOX is an exciting improvisational comedy troupe based in Winter Haven that has performances on the second and fourth Saturday of each month.

Red Ribbon Half Marathon, 5K and Fun Run
Date: Saturday, November 8
Venue: Lake Mirror Complex, Lakeland
– InnerAct Alliance is proud to present the 2014 Red Ribbon Half Marathon, 5K and Fun Run, the largest youth-oriented running event in Polk County.

Senior Expo
Date: Saturday, November 8
Venue: Lake Wales
– The 2nd Annual Senior Expo for Polk County will showcase many local and statewide services available to snowbirds, active seniors and our aging parents with over 75+ exhibitors.

Toast of Tigertown Craft Beer Festival
Date: Saturday, November 8
Venue: Tigertown, Lakeland
– Join the Lakeland Flying Tigers for the Inaugural Toast of TigerTown Craft Beer Festival, and receive a free souvenir 12 oz. pilsner tasting glass while enjoying beer tasting, great food and entertainment.

Veterans Day Celebration and Parade
Date: Saturday, November 8
Venue: Lakeland
– The Polk County Veterans Council will host the annual Veterans Day Celebration and Parade through Lakeland ending at Munn Park honoring our Nation’s Greatest Heroes.

Florida Citrus Days
Date: Saturday, November 8-Sunday, November 9
Venue: Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales
- Celebrate everything citrus with Florida Citrus Days at Bok Tower which includes the opportunity to purchase vintage citrus labels from collectors, view the film, “Barrels To Bins”, take a guided grove tour, hear talks from field experts and Gardens staff, see a citrus cooking demonstration and so much more.

Snakes in Polk County
Date: Sunday, November 9
Venue: Circle B Bar Reserve, Lakeland
– Learn about snake species, how to make your yard less attractive to snakes and what to do in a snake emergency at one of the University of Florida/IFAS Extension Polk County’s three informative classes.

Book Club
Date: Tuesday, November 11
Venue: Polk County History Center, Bartow
– The Polk County History Center book club meets on the first and second Tuesdays of each month.
– The upcoming book discussion will be on “March” by Geraldine Brooks.

Veteran’s Day Service in Haines City
Date: Tuesday, November 11
Venue: Haines City
– This event is Haines City’s way of saying “Thank you!” to all of our service personnel and their families.
– If you are a Veteran or active Military, the City of Haines City would like to honor you with a Heroes Ceremonial Police and Fire escort to Railroad Park.