Now through December 20th, for every $5 you purchase in gift cards at Black & Brew you will receive one entry in their drawing for one of these great prizes:
-ipod nano
-$100 gift certificate to Liquid Hair Studio
-$100 Target gift card
YOUR CHOICE!
Every Monday of each month there will be a different question? about Lakeland. Answer correctly and you will be entered to win a $20 giftcard to a local eatery.
To Play You Must Be 16-35 years old.
You can participate monthly, but only win once a year.
Guidelines for Play:
1) Email answers to ylakeland@gmail.com
2) Submissions are due by 5 p.m. on the last day of the month
3) Pick up prize within two weeks of being notified of winning @ 210 S. Florida Avenue|Ste. 328| Lakeland, FL 33801
Question for December 2008
When and where was the first film ever shown in an outdoor Lakeland venue?
For those of who you are unaware, YLakeland also sends out newsletters each school month to the students at FSC, SEU, and USF (Polytechnic). Feel free to check them out at the URL below.
http://www.ylakeland.com/enewsletters/enewsletters.htm
I am writing in hopes that you may know alumni either in your office or friends that fit the following criteria:
-30 years old or younger
-graduated from FSC, SEU, or USF (Polytechnic)
-currently work in Lakeland, FL
If you can please e-mail me with their names and any contact information or feel free to give them mine. I am looking for more alumni to spotlight in upcoming e-newsletters.
Below are the categories of the newsletters and what month they pertain to. I try and fit an alumni who works in their field (look at categories below) with their month. Please also let me know which field they might fit under. Keep in mind, December and January are not any specific line of work so if you know someone who fits the criteria above, but doesn’t fit a specific line of work please still give me their contact information.
January- New Year
February- Finance
March- Sports & Recreation
April- Entertainment
September- Arts & Culture
October- Non-Profits
November- Downtown
December- Holiday
Feel free to let me know if you have any questions. Thank you very much and have a great Thanksgiving.
ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH THRIFT STORE & MORE
501 South Florida entrance 106 Walnut
SW corner of Florida & Walnut
284-5747
All Saints’ Episcopal Church Thrift Store & More is now open Tuesday threw Saturday from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM.
Holiday shopping hours Thursday nights 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Bring in can goods for Food Pantry and receive 10% off on all except sales items.
Downtown’s own thrifty shopping place. Pre-loved clothing, furniture, antiques, collectable & more. New jewelry, watches, rings, scarves and purses at “Department store quality with thrift store prices.” Give Murano glass jewelry starting at $4.00. Run by all volunteers and profits go to outreach endeavors.
POINSETTIAS FOR SALE AT THE FARMERS MARKET!
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22 • 8AM-2PM
Support your Downtown and purchase your
holiday poinsettias from us this year.
Plus enjoy the great festivities at the Farmers Market!
“Puerto Rico Discovery Day”
In addition to our regular market vendors selling fresh produce, organics, plants, herbs, bread, jewelry, crafts, and more, from 11-6 (yes, slightly odd hours) we are hosting “Puerto Rico Discovery Day” with the Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce. Pine Street will be closed between Kentucky and Tennessee. There will be a DJ, The Salsa Dance Project” and an amateur salsa contest. There will be pastries, coffee and maybe Spanish sandwiches by Guava Berry Bakery and Florida Blood Services will be on hand for blood donations and information. Polk Sheriff’s Department will be on hand recruiting new deputies.
Please check out the calendar for more details and events
Feel free to add a comment to promote your weekend event!
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Art Exhibit |
7:00 PM |
“Freshman, Sophomore and Junior Show.” The Florida Art Award from the Maris Ozolins Fund is awarded to a junior each year at this show. Reception held at 7 p.m. the opening night. TICKETS: Free. 680-4223. |
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Leon Russell |
6 p.m. social hour, show at 7 p.m. |
With Harmonica Red & The New Heard, Take 5. TICKETS: $50-$25; TKM. Twenty-five percent of the proceeds benefit the theater. 682-5300. |
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FSC Student Brass Quintet |
11:30 AM |
TICKETS: Free. 682-0555 |
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Jingle Mingle and Art Auction |
7:00 PM |
Holiday wine tasting event includes a wide variety of wines, art auction. Age 21 and older only. COST: $25 per person of $30 at the door. 688-7743. |
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Elves Shelves Gift Shoppe |
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
A special secret shopping event for children only, as they buy gifts for family and friends. Includes creating unique wrapping paper for each gift. TICKETS: Free with museum admission. Prices of items vary. 688-7743. |
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Holiday Magic Show |
11:30 AM |
TICKETS: Free with a ticket to Santa event, or $2 at the door. 688-7743. |
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Downtown Farmers Curb Market |
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
Downtown Lakeland |
Buy your poinsettias at the market today! |
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Santa and Elf Workshop |
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM (Breakfast) 1:00 - 3:00 PM (An Afternoon Bite) |
TICKETS: $15 (Breakfast) TICKETS: $15 (An Afternoon Bite). 688-7743. |
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American Cheerpower Florida State Championships |
Doors open at noon |
TICKETS: $12 adults, $10 seniors. Children age 6 and younger are free. 834-8111. |
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Lakeland Choral Society |
3:00 PM |
“Music by Paul Besler,” “Cantos Alegre,” “Songs of Faith.” The composer will play the french horn, and has been commissioned to write a new work, to be performed at the concert. TICKETS: Suggested donation of $10. www.lakelandchoralsociety.org. |
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“The Man Who Laughs” |
2:00 pm |
From 1928, 110 min. Not Rated. TICKETS: Free with museum admission. 688-7743 |
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Fellowship of Ballroom Dancers |
3:00-6:00 PM |
Short class and refreshments, singles and couples welcome. TICKETS: $7 general admission, $5 church members/students. |
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Whet Your Palettes Cooking Class |
2:30-5:30 PM |
Join Chef Andy for “Home for the Holidays.” Learn to make simple, yet creative appetizers to impress family and friends. Class includes recipes, wine pairing, use of apron, and gallery viewing. Participants must wear closed toed shoes. Class size limited to 8 people. Registration required. Click here to register or call 893-688-7743 x225 |
In order to renevate, Cypress Gardens is closed until March.
“Long-term sustainability of the park is what we’re most concerned with at this point,” says park spokesperson Jennifer Mansfied. “And that’s why we’re making these changes.”
The park is doing away with its rides. The Ferris wheel will be wheeled away and the carousel carted off. “The operating costs and maintenance of the rides is astronomical,” says Mansfield.
Zoo animals are also being removed. An expanded water park will take the place of animals and rides. It’s the one spot at the park that’s made a splash.
“The water park area is by far our most popular area,” says Mansfield.
About 200 park workers will be temporarily laid off. The Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce, Polk Works and the United Way are working together to provide assistance to the workers.
-retrieved from http://www.tampabays10.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=93841&catid=8
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19-22 |
FHSAA Girls Volleyball Finals |
TBA |
TICKETS: $8. 834-8111. |
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Holiday Luncheon |
11:30 AM and 1:00 PM |
TICKETS: $30. Includes luncheon, admission to Gems & Jewels, stroll through museum’s galleries. 688-7743. |
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Gems & Jewels |
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Holiday shopping experience. TICKETS: Free with museum admission. 688-7743. |
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Fall Orchestra Concert |
7:30 PM |
TICKETS: $7 adults, $5 students/seniors. 499-2939. |
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Self-Help: The Comedy |
7:30 pm |
This hilarious, sassy, tongue-in-cheek comedy polkes fun at the country’s addiction to self-help gurus and puts the “ish” back in Self. TICKETS: $38, $27, $20. 682-7553. |
(click on the above picture for the official website)
I had the opportunity to visit Diana’s Dresses at the Lakeland Center earlier this week. I definitly recommend that you make a visit.
A wonderful exhibit that has traveled the world now calls Lakeland its new home through December 26, 2008. The exhibits operating hours for the public are Sunday and Monday CLOSED, Tuesday – Saturday, 11am-8pm. This exhibit is available for private receptions. Regular ticket prices are $23 for adults, $8 for children 6-12, children under 6 admitted free. The original museum quality exhibition experience presents over a dozen outfits which have never before toured the United States, including many of the highly visible day suits from the late Princess’s working wardrobe, which she wore during the last year of her life. Dresses for Humanity II at The Lakeland Center presents 18 fashion ensembles including the famed “Pink India Gown”, created for the late Princess’ 1992 India tour.
