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January 27 – February 3 2017 SNAPSHOT OF UPCOMING EVENTS IN THE WINTER HAVEN AREA: 4th Friday Grant Piche & the Jug Brothers Band, Jan. 27, 6:30 – 8 p.m., Central Park. Play or listen! 4th Saturday Market, Jan 28. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Central Park Family Fun & Fitness at the Fountain, Central Park, Jan. 28, 2017, Tiger’s World, 9 – 10 a.m. Kiwanis Pancake Festival, Jan. 28, 7 p.m. – noon, St John's United Methodist Church. $7 all-you-can-eat

(children 5 & under eat FREE!) Basket drawing and free entertainment. Proceeds support children & family programs in the greater Winter Haven area

Polk State College presents cello-DJ duo Guy Michel and GMNI in free concerts 12:30-1:45 p.m., Feb. 1 & Feb. 2 at Polk State JD Alexander Center & Polk State Lakeland Student Center. Visit https://www.polk.edu/ArtsCenter, call 863-298-6883 or email LWAC@polk.edu for more information

1st Friday Music in the Park, Feb. 3, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Central Park, featuring The Good Time Band. Will Yancy Dinner Show, February 4, 5 – 10 p.m. $15, hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 8;

300 Ave. M NW, Winter Haven. Purchase tickets at the bar. Central Florida Health Expo, Feb. 10, 9 a.m., International Market World Flea and Farmers Market Bldg K

1052 US 92 W · Auburndale. 2nd Friday Praise in the Park, Feb. 10, 6:30 – 8 p.m., Central Park. 2nd Saturday Market, Feb. 11, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Central Park Music in the Park, February 11, 4-5:30 p.m., Martin Luther King Jr. Park, 199 Lake Silver Dr. The Motown

Group “Music Makers” will perform renditions by James Brown, the Temptations and more. For more information please contact Terrell Griffin at 863-291-5675.

Hackensaw Boys, Gram Parsons Derry Down, Feb. 18, doors open 5 p.m. show at 6 p.m., $20 tickets at tickets@gpderrydown.com

Valentine’s Day Brunch, February 12, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. $8, hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 8; 300 Ave. M NW, Winter Haven. Purchase tickets at the bar.

3rd Friday Dulcimer Night with the Musical Hammers, 5:30 – 7 p.m., Feb. 17, Central Park. Young Musicians Night at Gram Parsons Derry Down, Feb. 18, doors open 6 p.m. show at 7 p.m.,

students $5, adults $10; tickets at tickets@gpderrydown.com 4th Saturday Market, Feb. 18. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Central Park. (Date changed to 3rd Sat. due to Feb. 25 Community Fest in Central Park.)

FREE Water Ski Show on Lake Silver, Sat., Feb. 18, preshow - 3:30 p.m. and regular show - 4:30 p.m. MLK Park Lake Silver Dr. Concessions for sale. Bring chair or blanket for seating Contact 863-412-7578.

March for Marrow Walk Auburndale; Feb. 18, 2017, Lake Myrtle Sports Complex, 2701 Lake Myrtle Park Rd. Click for more info: https://friendraising.donorpro.com/campaigns/360

4th Friday Grant Piche & the Jug Brothers Band, Feb. 24, 6:30 – 8 p.m., Central Park. Play or listen!

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Community Fest, Sat., Feb. 25, Central Park. Great family fun! 2017 Polk Senior Games, Saturday, February 25 - March 13, 2017. 1st Friday Music in the Park, March 3, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Central Park, Fat Frank & the Plank Spankers. Community Tag Sale, March 4, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Lake Ashton Health and Fitness Center, 6052 Pebble

Beach Blvd. off CR 653, benefitting the Lake Ashton Veterans' Association Auxiliary for veterans in need, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

2nd Friday Praise in the Park, March 10, 6:30 – 8 p.m., Central Park. 3rd Friday Dulcimer Night with the Musical Hammers, 5:30 – 7 p.m., March 17, Central Park. 4th Friday Grant Piche & the Jug Brothers Band, March 24, 6:30 – 8 p.m., Central Park. Play or listen! Family Fun & Fitness at the Fountain, Central Park, March 25, Get It Group Fitness & Personal Training,

9 – 10 a.m. Commander Cody Band, Fat Frank & the Plank Spankers at Gram Parsons Derry Down, March 30,

doors open 6 p.m. show at 7 p.m., $20 tickets at www.gpderrydown.com 5th Friday Special Concert featuring James & Jon Songs, March 31, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Central Park City Summer Camp 2017 registration begins April 3 at the Chain O’ Lakes Complex or the Winter Haven

Recreation and Cultural Center. Call 291-5656 for more info. Flyer below. 1st Friday Music in the Park, April 7, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Central Park, featuring Celtic String Along. Walter Parks and Swamp Cabbage at Gram Parsons Derry Down, April 7, $25 tickets at

www.gpderrydown.com 2nd Friday Praise in the Park, April 14, 6:30 – 8 p.m., Central Park. 3rd Friday Dulcimer Night with the Musical Hammers, 5:30 – 7 p.m., April 21, Central Park. Family Fun & Fitness at the Fountain, Central Park, April 22, Habitat Health & Fitness, 9 – 10 a.m. 4th Friday Grant Piche & the Jug Brothers Band, April 28, 6:30 – 8 p.m., Central Park. Play or listen! Chris Hillman, Herb Pederson, John Jorenson at Gram Parsons Derry Down, April 30, doors open 5

p.m. show at 6 p.m., $45 www.gpderrydown.com 1st Friday Music in the Park, May 5, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Central Park, featuring Pickin’ in the Park. 2nd Friday Praise in the Park, May 12, 6:30 – 8 p.m., Central Park. 3rd Friday Dulcimer Night with the Musical Hammers, 5:30 – 7 p.m., May 19, Central Park. 4th Friday Grant Piche & the Jug Brothers Band, May 26, 6:30 – 8 p.m., Central Park. Play or listen! Family Fun & Fitness at the Fountain, Central Park, May 27, Muscle Central, 9 – 10 a.m. The Cypress Gardens Water Ski Show, on Lake Silver, 3rd Saturday of every month 6 p.m. (March -

October) and 4:30 p.m. (November - February). Bring a lawn chair. FREE! Pre-show starts 45 minutes prior to event. 250 South Lake Silver Drive. For more information contact Mark Voisard, 863-521-2808.

City of Winter Haven Commission Contact information: Mayor Steven Hunnicutt

863-289-9971 smhunnicutt@mywinterhaven.com Mayor Pro Tem Nathaniel Birdsong

863-289-9813 nbirdsong@mywinterhaven.com Commissioner Brad Dantzler

863-289-9947 bdantzler@mywinterhaven.com Commissioner Pete Chichetto

863-289-2794 pmchichetto@mywinterhaven.com Commissioner William Twyford

863-307-2291 wtwyford@mywinterhaven.com

Mayor Steven Hunnicutt Mayor Pro Tem Nathaniel Birdsong

CITY CLERK Vanessa Castillo – 291-5600 The City Commission regular meeting is February 13 at 6:30 p.m. in City Hall. The next City

Commission Agenda Review is February 9 at 6 p.m. in City Hall. GROWTH MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT – Sean Byers, 291-5600 The City is reviewing the downtown parking conditions and collecting feedback. We ask everyone to

complete the NEW parking survey by clicking the link. Thank you! http://bit.ly/WHparking The Planning Commission meets Tuesday, February 7 at 6 p.m. in City Hall. Have site plan questions? Call the Planning Office 291.5600. The Business Tax Receipt (BTR) office is at is 490 3rd St. NW across from City Hall. Contact Alicia

Hughes at 863.291.5695. Go to: http://www.mywinterhaven.com/building_tax_receipt.htm. The proposed projects page: http://www.mywinterhaven.com/proposedprojects.htm LINK - For Construction Project details click:

http://www.mywinterhaven.com/documents/CAPITALPROJECTSREPORT-January2017.pdf Senior Design Engineer and Floodplain Administrator Amin Hanhan; (863) 291-5850 Floodplain Questions and Map Information Service - The City can provide map information regarding

properties inside the City limits and how they are impacted by flooding, and answer your questions about flood-prone areas that need special protection because of their natural functions. This information is used by those who may have to purchase Flood Insurance. The purchase of flood insurance is mandatory for all federal or federally related financial assistance for the acquisition and/or construction of buildings in Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs). The mandatory purchase requirement also applies to secured loans from such financial institutions as commercial lenders, savings and loan associations, savings banks, and credit unions that are regulated, supervised, or insured by federal agencies, such as the Federal Reserve, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Comptroller of Currency, the Farm Credit Administration, the Office of Thrift Supervision, and the National Credit Union Administration. It further applies to all loans purchased by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac in the secondary mortgage market. If you own lakefront property, or work for an agency interested in learning more about floodplains, please contact Senior Design Engineer and Floodplain Administrator Amin Hanhan at (863) 291-5850 or ahanhan@mywinterhaven.com. Information is also available at www.polk-county.net. Click on County Map Viewer, and then click on Flood Zones, or simply use the following link http://gisapps.polk-county.net/floodzone/

PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURE Andy Palmer, 291-5656 The Lake Howard Trail is 1.5 miles one way from Ave A NW - Ave G.NW. The Splash Pad is at 3rd St

NW and Ave. F NW across from the Tennis Complex and is open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., 7 days a week. Just press the button to make a splash!

Chain O’ Lakes Complex – Donna Nixon, 291-5656 Planning a Wedding, Baby Shower, Birthday Party or a special activity needing a special venue? Give

Donna a call at 291-5656 for rental information and individualized guidance. Special Events – Arin Vaughan, 291-5656 Interested in planning an event on City property? Click the link for the “how-to’s” of event planning in

Winter Haven. http://www.mywinterhaven.com/documents/SpecialEventsGuide.pdf Want to be up-to-date on events? “Like” the Parks and Recreation Facebook Page! www.facebook.com/winterhavenparks

Instructional Classes – Megan Leary, 291-5656 City Summer Camp 2017 registration begins April 3 at the Chain O’ Lakes Complex or the Winter Haven

Recreation and Cultural Center. Call 291-5656 for more info. Flyer below.

Belly Dancing classes, a great way to exercise while learning a fun style of dance. Mondays and Thursdays, 6-8 p.m., $6 Resident per class and $7 Non-Resident. Ages 16 and Older.

Zumba classes, adult Zumba classes for all levels. Mondays, 6-7 p.m. $4 Resident and $5 Non-Resident. Ballroom Dance classes, for the very beginner and those with experience. Join us any Wednesday. No

partner needed, Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m. Beginner, 7-8 p.m. Intermediate/Advanced, $10 Resident per class and $11 Non-Resident. Flyer below.

Tae Kwon Do classes, Students are taught the importance of respect, responsibility, self-control and good behavior while learning self-defense and how to maintain good physical and mental health. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-7:45 p.m., $50 Resident per month and $63 Non-Resident.

Chicago Style Steppin’ classes, an urban dance that originated in Chicago and continues to evolve while defining its unique style and culture within the context of mainstream Swing Dance, Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m., $10 Resident per class and $11 Non-Resident.

Goju Karate classes, you will learn strong discipline, focus, control, conditioning, and balance, all while learning serious self-defense techniques through conditioned response., Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30-8 p.m., $45 Resident per month and $57 Non-Resident.

Judo classes, Do Judo to excel in competition, to stay in shape, and to develop self-confidence, Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $55 Resident per month and $69 Non-Resident.

Dog Obedience classes, for dogs of all levels. Dogs must be at least 4 months old, Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m. Next session begins August 9. $50 Resident for 8 weeks and $63 Non-Resident.

Guitar classes, sessions and times are scheduled through the instructor to fit your busy schedule. Learn different music genres using bass, electric or acoustic guitars., $120 per four weeks; $175 per six weeks; $225 per eight weeks Resident and $150 per four weeks; $219 per six weeks; $282 per eight weeks Non-resident. Contact the instructor at 514-0417 to schedule a class.

Rowdy Gaines Olympic Pool–210 Cypress Gardens Blvd.– David Nugent, Tabatha Clock, 291-5656 Diving Lessons taught by three time Olympic diver Erick Fornaris, Monday & Wednesday from 4:30 –

5:30 p.m. for all ages. $20 Resident/per lesson and $25 Non-resident/per lesson. Lifeguarding Training - three week long course. Session I starts Feb. 6 & Session II starts Feb 27. Gain

knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies. For dates, times & prerequisite information check the flyer below or please call Parks & Recreation at 291-5656.

Water Safety Instructor Training - March 20 – April 12. For dates, times & prerequisite information check the flyer below or please call Parks & Recreation at 291-5656.

Recreation/Lap Swim: The “Rowdy” Gaines Pool Hours - Long Course Lap Swim Mon. – Fri. 10 a.m. – Noon; Short Course Lap Swim – Mon. – Fri. Noon – 2 p.m.; Recreational /Open Swim – Mon. –Fri. Noon – 2 p.m. Cost: Residents - $2; Non-Residents $3. Aquatic passes are available at various rates.

Winter Haven Recreational and Cultural Center – Terrell Griffin, 863-291-5675 Join us for an afternoon of live music and entertainment for the entire family at Music in the Park,

February 11, 4-5:30 p.m. at Martin Luther King Jr. Park, 199 Lake Silver Dr. The Motown Group “Music Makers” will perform renditions by James Brown, the Temptations and more. For more information please contact Terrell Griffin at 863-291-5675.

The annual Spelling Bee at Winter Haven Recreational and Cultural Center, Thursday, February 23 at 6 p.m. The competition is for youth in grades Kindergarten through eighth grade. Participants must register by February 21. For more information please call 863-291-5675.

CuRobiks is a mixture of calisthenics, aerobics and line dancing led by certified instructor Kimberley Moore. Thursdays from 6 – 7 p.m. $5 Resident and $6 Non-Resident. All ages welcome.

Open Bench Press Competition, Saturday, January 28, 10 a.m., 16 years of age or older. Weigh-ins start at 9 a.m. Free. The competition will feature various weight groups and awards/medals will be awarded to the overall strongest male and female finishers. For more info call 863- 291-5675.

Band Instructional classes for all skill levels and ages meet Thursdays from 4-5:30 p.m. at WHRCC. Limited selections of instruments are available for use at no charge.

The Marching Wolverine Community Band program meets Sundays, 4-6 p.m. and Mondays, 5-7 p.m. at WHRCC/Tugerson Field. It’s open to all ages and free. Earl Williams is the Director.

Pool, foosball, and air hockey tables are available throughout the day/evening depending on scheduled activities. Please call for availability.

Need a place to burn some calories and get fit at no cost? Exercise machines, a tread mill, weight benches, squat racks and free-weights are available from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. and Saturday, noon–7 p.m.

Winter Haven Senior Center – Jennifer Burke; 291-5870 Ballroom Dance Social offering a variety of dance music. Couples and singles are welcome. Tuesday

(October - May), 7:30 – 9 p.m., $3/class Residents and $4/class Non-Residents. Country Western Line Dance Social, practice the country western line dances you know. Bring your

partner! Thursday (November – April), 7 -9 p.m., $5/class Resident and $6/class Non-Resident The Winter Haven community created the Council on Quality Aging to promote awareness of aging

issues and create partnerships and strategies to resolve those issues. The Council is a collaboration of city employees, private businesses and not-for-profit organizations working together on areas of need for our local seniors. Through the work of the Council on Quality Aging, Winter Haven is proud to have joined the WHO/AARP Network of Age Friendly Communities. This is a 3-5 year process to assess, plan and implement steps to make Winter Haven a community that welcomes and appropriately accommodates older generations. The first step is to assess Winter Haven’s current status of Age Friendliness, and we need your help to establish that baseline. If you are 50 years or older and live in the Winter Haven area, your answers will help make our community as Age Friendly as possible. https://goo.gl/K3TM0S

Free card/tile game called Mah Jongg is taught every Thursday at 12:30 p.m. Be part of the new exercise class Strength and Cardio, Mondays from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Cost is

Residents $1 Non-residents $2. For more information call 863-291-5870. The Senior Center is looking for certified Zumba Gold and Silver Sneakers Instructors to teach regular

classes. Give Jennifer Burke a call at 291-5870 to learn how you can be involved. AARP Defensive Driving Course. Call 668-7241 for available dates and registration. The SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) program will answer questions and provide

free, unbiased Medicare counseling. Make an appointment at the Senior Adult Center - 291-5870. Po-Ke-No is a great mix between cards and bingo! Join us at 10:45 a.m. on Fridays. The Winter Haven Shuffleboard Club meets on Wednesdays and Fridays at 1 p.m. Daily lunch program through Polk Elderly Services. Hot meals weekdays, 11:30 a.m. for 60 years or

older. Pre-register 9 – 11 a.m. Monday – Friday, and eat at least two meals per week. The charge is a donation. Some transportation is provided within the area. Call 291-5870 for more information.

Mixed Media Painting Class, alternating Mondays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. Participants bring their own materials. The cost is $10 for City residents and $11 for non-City residents.

Wellness with Wilma 60 minute low-impact workout. Tuesdays and Thursdays; 10 a.m.; $1 for City residents and $2 for non-City residents.

BINGO, Wednesdays, 10:45 a.m. Cards are .25 each, and participants play for grocery items. Senior Chess Club, Wednesday and Friday, 1:30 p.m., no charge! Beginner’s Tai-Chi class Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m.; $4 for City residents and $5 for non-residents. Beginner’s Line Dance classes; Thursdays, 1:30 p.m., $4 for City residents & $5 for non-residents. The Quilting Social is every Wednesday and Friday at 1 p.m. Bring your own materials and work on your

own projects. An instructor provides assistance if necessary. Free. Winter Haven Public Library – Cori Greear; 291-5880 Friends of the Library Book Review February 8 at noon. Join us for a panel discussion hosted by Jane

Waters, Chuck Warren and Travis Edwards about the book, Before I Die by Candy Chang.

Morning Book Club February 8 at 10 a.m. will discuss Notorious RBG by Irin Carmon

Gardening & Landscaping Program offered by the Polk County Master Gardeners. February 16 at 5:30 p.m. Program: 10 Butterflies and 10 Plants Register at http://polkgardening.eventbrite.com

2016-17 Speaker Series final event! February 25 at 11 a.m. the Heather Trubee Brown, Curator of Education at the Henry B. Plant Museum in Tampa will present on the architecture of Henry B. Plant. Find out how Plant’s unique architectural design and thoughtfully landscaped gardens created a wonderland for Gilded Age travelers. Registration opens Friday, January 28 at https://whplprograms.eventbrite.com. Seating is limited.

What We’ve Learned from The Blue Zones, hosted by Nat West February 27 at 4:30 p.m. Computer & Technology Classes Looking to brush up your computer skills or learn about new devices

and software? Try a SEEDLab class! Visit the link for the current schedule. https://sites.google.com/site/whplseedlab/schedule/calendar

Winter Haven Gaming Club meets regularly on the first Saturday of every month at 2 p.m. Sage-ing Programming Mondays at 10 a.m. Participants in the Sage-ing Program have deep

discussions, exploring areas of personal growth and exploring the blessing of your elder years. Make new friends and have meaningful conversation to harvest wisdom from your life experiences.

Saturday Afternoon Family Movies Join us for a free family movie on the second and fourth Saturday of the month. Food and drink are welcome. January 28 featuring The BFG (PG)

Technology Help Desk every Thursday 5-6:30 p.m. and the 2nd & 4th Saturdays 2-4:30 p.m. Having trouble setting up your e-reader? A Facebook account? Or your laptop? Stop by and receive technology assistance from the City of Winter Haven IT Department.

LEGO Club Tuesday from 4-5 p.m. We supply the Lego blocks, you provide the imagination! Creations will be displayed during the following week. Open to ages 6-12.

PUBLIC WORKS Solid Waste – Rick Cardona; 291-5757 The Citywide Curbside Recycle Collection to Coincide with Garbage Collection Days went into effect

December 1, 2016. Call us at 291-5757 with any question. FINANCIAL SERVICES Cal Bowen – 291-5667 Click the link to view the FY 2016/17 City of Winter Haven Budget document. http://goo.gl/d2y2Vh HUMAN RESOURCES Shawn Dykes and Shannon Cooley - 291-5650 Click the link for job opportunity information! http://www.mywinterhaven.com/city_employment.htm ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: From the Winter Haven NAACP INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS AND EMANCIPATION DAY PROGRAM The Winter Haven Branch of the NAACP invites the public to attend its’ installation of officers ceremony and Emancipation Day program Sunday January 29 at 4 p.m. at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 2500 Lucerne Park Rd, Winter Haven. A reception will follow in the fellowship hall. Retired Circuit Court Judge Robert “ Bob “ Doyel will install Shawn W. Kinsey as the branch’s new president with Apostle Willie Mincey and Robert Scott as the first and second vice presidents. Jennifer Williams Armbruster will be installed as secretary and Roosevelt Smith as treasurer. Guest speaker will be Mr. Deric C. Feacher, Public servant, Conscious advocate and nationally recognized speaker. RSVP to kinsey819@gmail.com by January 22, 2017. For information regarding the NAACP, please contact the Branch at PO Box 3052, Winter Haven, Fl, 33885 or call

863-651-1402. The Winter Haven Branch NAACP meets the 1st Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Neighborhood Service Center, 608 Ave S NE, Winter Haven. _________________ From Main Street Winter Haven Every Tuesday Night is Open Mic Night at the Gram Parsons Derry Down. Under 21 from 5 – 7 p.m., and over 21 from 7 – 9 p.m. Call 863-297-9387 for more info. _________________ From Polk Senior Games 2017 Polk Senior Games are Saturday, February 25 - March 13, 2017, and involves athletic and recreational competitive events for men and women 50 years and over. Individual, partner and team events include: Archery, Badminton, Basketball 3 on 3, Basketball Shooting, Billiards, Bocce, Bowling, Mixed Team Bowling, Bridge, Checkers, Chess, Cribbage, Dancing, Darts, Euchre, Field Events, Fishing, Fly Casting, 18 Hole Golf Singles & Mixed Doubles, Putt & Chip, Horseshoes, Lawn Bowling, Pepper, Pickleball, Powerlifting, Punt Pass & Kick, Racquetball, 5K Road Race, Scrabble, Senior Smarts, Pistol Shooting, Rifle Shooting, Trap Shooting, Skeet Shooting, Sporting Clays Shooting, Shuffleboard, Softball, Square Dancing, Sudoku, Swimming, Table Tennis, Talent Show, Tennis, Track and Walking. Gold, silver and bronze medals are awarded by age divisions. Daytime hours and locations throughout the county vary. Polk Senior Games is sanctioned by the Florida Sports Foundation and is a qualifying event for the Florida Senior Games. $10 entry fee for first event; $3 for each additional event up to a $28 maximum. Some events have additional fees. The postmark deadline to enter is February 8. To receive an entry booklet or get more information call 863-533-0055, email polkseniorgames@verizon.net or visit www.polkseniorgames.org. _________________ From Chat and Chew Gardening Like the Longest Lived People... January 28, 10 am, Polk Training Center Lake Alfred The longest-lived women can be found on the small Japanese island of Okinawa. National Geographic researchers discovered that one reason they live so long is their plant-based diet, which includes the majority of calories from potatoes. Chat and Chew Gardening Class, Sat., Jan. 28, 10 a.m. – noon, Polk Training Center, 111 Creek Rd, Lake Alfred. FREE. RSVP by January 21 at ChatAndChewRSVP@gmail.com Join a review of Dr. Klaper’s Skype on Gut Health-how to aid in digestion, resist disease, impact mood and emotions, and assist with maintaining a healthy weight. 10:15-11:25 am Free Lake Ashton Cinema. Afterwards, come to "Meet Up To Eat Out" at Lake Ashton, Jan. 30, 11:30 am, RSVP 863.324.5810 Book Reviews by Nat West at Winter Haven Library, January 30, 2017, 4:30-5:30 pm:

The Blue Zones...National Geographic study of the longest lived people The China Study- Dr. T. Colin Campbell’s work-20-year study between Cornell University, Oxford

University, and the Chinese Academy of Preventive Medicine and Dr. Campbell’s own 40 years of biomedical research. The China Study examines the relationship between the consumption of animal products (including dairy) and chronic illnesses such as coronary heart disease, diabetes, breast cancer, prostate cancer and bowel cancer. Admission is free.

_________________ From Lake Ashton The Edwards Twins perform February 3 at 7 pm, Emmanuelle & Dean perform February 24 at 7 pm, and the Russian Seasons Dance Company performs March 10 at 7 p.m. Tickets for the February shows are $18 for premium seating and $15 for regular seating. Tickets for the Russian Seasons Dance Company go on sale February 8 and are $28 for premium seating, $25 for regular seating. Tickets can be purchased at the Lake Ashton Clubhouse Activities Desk, 4141 Ashton Club Drive, or over the phone by calling 863.324.6032.

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On behalf of the Polk Vision Literacy LEAD Team we ask that you distribute the following information to your network of contacts. The Team is seeking county-wide participation and your support is essential and appreciated. Please post on your organization's website and share through social media.

Literacy LEAD TeamGreetings,

The Polk Vision Literacy Team is leading a county-wide effort to develop a Literacy Resource Directory for PK-12 students and their families.The directory will be used by school counselors, administrators, teachers, and others in the Polk County Public School District. The Team's goal is to include as many literacy resources as possible that are available for students.

How You Can HelpThe Literacy Team is reaching out to the community to engage partners who can offer literacy support and services.

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Public Education Course: About Boating Safely

If you are interested in an exciting, in-depth boating

safety course, check out the in classroom (seminar)

version of our popular online boating course.

This beginner boating class will give you the knowledge

needed to obtain a boat license or safety certification in

many states. Many boat insurance companies will offer

discounts on boating insurance to boaters who

successfully complete About Boating Safely.

TOPICS INCLUDE:

Introduction to Boating - Types of power boats;

sailboats; outboards; paddle boats; houseboats;

different uses of boats; various power boating engines;

jet drives; family boating basics.

Boating Law - Boat registration; boating regulation; hull

identification number; required boat safety equipment;

operating safely and reporting accidents; protecting the

marine environment; Federal boat law; state boating

laws; personal watercraft requirements.

Boat Safety Equipment - Personal flotation devices

("life jackets"); fire extinguishers; sound-producing

devices; visual-distress signals; dock lines and rope;

first aid kit; anchors and anchor lines; other boating

safety equipment. About Boating Safely

Safe Boating - Bow riding; alcohol and drug abuse;

entering, loading, and trimming a boat; fueling portable

and permanent tanks; steering with a tiller and a wheel;

docking, undocking and mooring; knots; filing a float

plan; checking equipment, fuel, weather and tides; using

charts; choosing and using an anchor; safe PWC

handling; general water safety.

Presented by Flotilla 070-07-07, Polk County FL

Course: About Boating Safely

Start Date: Sat. January 28, 2017

Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Duration: 8 Hours

Location: Polk County Sheriff Command Center. 3635 Ave G NW. Winter Haven, Florida 33880

Contact: Gil Thomas gthomas901@msn.com (863) 687-9639

Course Cost: $35.00

Comments: Bring Pencils & Bag Lunch (30 min lunch) Classroom cool, bring sweater.

Navigation - The U.S. Aids to Navigation system;

types of buoys and beacons; navigation rules

(sometimes referred to as right-of-way rules);

avoiding collisions; sound signals; PWC "tunnel

vision."

Boating Problems - Hypothermia; boating

accidents and rescues; man overboard recovery;

capsizing; running aground; river hazards;

strainers: emergency radio calls; engine

problems; equipment failures; carbon monoxide

(CO); other boating and PWC problems.

Trailering, Storing and Protecting Your Boat -

Types of trailers; trailer brakes, lights, hitches,

tires, and bearings; loading, balancing, and towing

a trailer; towing (and backing) a trailer; boat

launching and retrieving; boat storage and theft

protection; launching, retrieving and storing a

PWC. Hunting and Fishing, Water-skiing and River Boating - Carrying hunting gear and weapons in a boat; fishing from a boat; water-skiing safety guidelines and hand signals; water-skiing with a PWC; navigating rivers, and other boating tips.

USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 77 Polk County, Florida About Boating Safety 

Note: The USCGAUX does not share or sell student names to marketing groups. Note: Fill out as your official ID is listed!  Please PRINT carefully!

NAME: Address City: State: Zip Code: Phone Number: E-Mail Address: Class Date Birth Date: How many will be attending?( _____) Course Fee: ) Cash (_______) Money Order (_______) Check (________) Type of Boating: Power: _______ Sail: _______ Paddle: _______ Commercial: ____________

Knowledge of USCG Auxiliary? Newspaper ( ) Poster/Ad ( ) Friend ( ) Website ( )

Boat show ( ) Previous Student ( ) USCG Member ( ) Other ( ).

May we notify you of US Coast Guard AUX courses when available? (yes - no) Any particular course you would like to take? Do You Have A Boat? (yes) (no) (Own) (Rent) (Family) (Friend)

Date of your last Boating class? (> 5 years / none).

Payment for the class can be made by money order, check, or cash, we cannot accept credit cards. Cost is $35.00 for a single student and $30.00 for two or more students in a group. Payment will be accepted at the

door. Children under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult for the entire class.

Please make your check payable to; USCG Aux. Flotilla 77 Polk County Florida.

Please send payment for About Boating Safety to: Gilbert F. Thomas FC-77

1428 East Elm Rd.

Lakeland, Florida 33801

863-687-9639

Your Boating Experience?

"Rowdy" Gaines Olympic Pool

Lifeguard & Water Safety Instructor

Training 2017

The City of Winter Haven does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of race, color,

national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, income or family status. Persons with special needs should contact

Parks, Recreation & Culture at 863­291­5656.

 Prerequisites:  Before the first night of class

you must complete a 300 yards

continuously swim, tread water

for 2 minutes, and a timed

event.

 Must be 15 years old on or

before the final scheduled

session of this course.

Prerequisites:Before the first night of class

you must complete 25 yards of

Freestyle, Backstroke,

Breaststroke, Elementary

Backstroke and Sidestroke.

Also, 15 yards of Butterfly.

Must be 16 years old on or

before the final scheduled

session of this course.

Dates: Session I: Feb. 6th - 23rd Session II: Feb. 27th - Mar. 16thDays: Mon., Wed. &Thurs. Time: 5 - 8:30pmFees: $150 - Resident $188 - Non- Resident

Dates: Mar. 20th - Apr. 12th Days: Mon., Tues. & Wed. Time: 5 - 8pmFees: $175 - Resident $218 - Non - Resident

Course Overview:This training is four weeks long. It

is designed to equip instructors

with the tools and skills needed to

teach and effectively promote

water safety in, on and around

water.

Course Overview:This course is three weeks long.

The purpose of this course is to

provide participants with the

knowledge and skills to prevent,

recognize  and respond to aquatic

emergencies. 

Lifeguard WSI

Fees are due the first night of class.

To schedule prerequisite swim test or formore information call Aquatics

863-291-5656, limited space available.

The City of Winter Haven does not discriminate against any person

or group on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age,

disability, religion, income or family status. Persons with special

needs should contact Parks, Recreation & Culture at 863­291­5656.

ERICK WILL TEACH THE BASIC FUNDAMENTALS OF SPRINGBOARD DIVING. THEYWILL INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT RESTRICTED TO, STRETCHING TECHNIQUES, PROPER

BODY ALIGNMENT, BODY POSITIONS (TUCK, PIKE AND STRAIGHT), HOW TOPROPERLY ENTER THE WATER HEAD FIRST (BOTH FRONT AND BACK ENTRY), FRONTAND BACK TAKE-OFFS, VARIATIONS OF JUMPING POSITIONS, AND FRONT AND

BACK DIVES. THESE SKILLS ARE GAINED ON THE DIVING BOARD AND WILL ENABLEPARTICIPANTS TO PROGRESS TOWARDS MORE ADVANCED DIVES. PARTICIPANTS

WILL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN DIVES/JUMPS OFF 1 METER & 3 METERSPRINGBOARDS.

SPRINGBOARD DIVING PROGRAM

LEARN TO DIVE THREE TIME OLYMPIC DIVER ERICKFORNARIS

CERTIFIED USA DIVING COACH

FORNARIS DIVING CLUB,LLC

PO BOX 691423ORLANDO, FL 32869

786-800-0401

INSTRUCTOR CONTACTINFORMATION:

FEES:$20 Residents

$25 Non-residents

LOCATION:"Rowdy" Gaines Olympic Pool

210 Cypress Gardens Blvd.Winter Haven, FL 33880

CLASSES:Monday & Wednesday

4:30 - 5:30pm

For more information orquestions contact Aquatics

at 863-291-5656.

SUMMER CAMP 2017C I T Y O F W I N T E R H A V E N P A R K S , R E C R E A T I O N & C U L T U R E

P L E A S E C A L L U S A T 863 -291 -5656 F O R M O R EI N F O R M A T I O N O R V I S I T O U R W E B S I T E A T

W W W . M Y W I N T E R H A V E N . C O M

R E G I S T R A T I O N B E G I N S A P R I L 3R D , 2017R E G I S T E R A T T H E C H A I N O ' L A K E S C O M P L E X O R T H E

W I N T E R H A V E N R E C R E A T I O N A L A N D C U L T U R A L C E N T E RC A M P R U N S 7 :30 A . M . -5 :30 P . M .

M O N D A Y T H R O U G H F R I D A Y

THE CITY OF WINTER HAVEN DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST ANY PERSON OR GROUP ON THE BASIS OF RACE,COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, AGE, DISABILITY, RELIGION, INCOME OR FAMILY STATUS. PERSONS WITH SPECIAL

NEEDS SHOULD CONTACT THE PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURE DEPARTMENT AT (863) 291-5656.

Session I: June 12th-July 7thSession II: July 10th -

August 4thResidents: $238 per session

Non-Residents: $338 per sessionKindergarten Graduates to 5th

GradeHeld at the Chain O' Lakes Complex

Brand New Leadership CampSession I: June 12th-July 7th

Session II: July 10th -August 4thResidents: $300 per session

Non-Residents: $400 per session6th through 8th Grade

Held at the Chain O' Lakes Complex

DISCOVERY CAMP NEW ENVISIONERSTEEN CAMP

*City Residents Only*June 12th-August 4th

$80 per Child Camp Fee$20 Activity Fee

Kindergarten graduatesto 12 years old

Held at Rotary Park

ROTARY PARKPLAYGROUND CAMP

SUMMER FUN ATTHE REC

*City Residents Only*June 12th-August 4th

$80 per Child Camp Fee$20 Activity Fee

Kindergarten graduatesto 13 years old

Held at the WHRCC

Residents $3Non Residents $4

October throughApril

Tuesdays at the Senior Center from 7:30 p.m to 9 p.m.

BallroomDance Social

The City of Winter Haven does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis ofrace, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, income or family status. Persons

with special needs should contact the Parks and Recreation Division at (863) 291-5656.

For more information contactJen Burke at 863-291-5870

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Central Park ~ Winter Haven Fourth Saturday

9 am – 10 am

Group exercises lead by fitness professionals new to exercise or already fit

all fitness levels welcome

OCTOBER 22nd Inside/Out Fitness Co-op LLC (Yoga) NOVEMBER 26th Chelle Doyel (Yoga) JANUARY 28th Tiger’s World MARCH 25th Get It Group Fitness &

Personal Training APRIL 22nd Habitat Health & Fitness MAY 27th Muscle Central

Family Fun & Fitness

at the Fountain

58 4th Street NW Winter Haven

For more information contact 863-297-9387

2016 - 2017

ARCHITECTURE2016-17 Speaker Series featuring

Winter Haven Public Library presents

Winter Haven Public Library - 325 Avenue A NW - 863 291-5880 - whpl.mywinterhaven.com

Registration opens one month prior to the date of the eventat https://whplprograms.eventbrite.com

Seating is limited.

JANUARY 26 at 5:30 p.m.FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE - GREAT AMERICAN CAMPUS

This presentation tells the story of how the largest collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture came to be built in central Florida with discussion about the structures there.In total there are six unique features of his work in Lakeland that appear nowhere else inthe world.

presented by Mark Tlachac, Frank Lloyd Wright Historian and Lecturer, Mark's lifelong passion forWright's architecture has evolved into extensive work at Florida Southern College where helectures and conducts tours of the campus. He has written and produced a DVD of Mr. Wright'swork in Lakeland.

FEBRUARY 25 at 11 a.m.ARCHITECTURE OF HENRY B. PLANTpresented by Heather Trubee Brown, Curator of Education at the Henry B. Plant Museum in Tampa.Heather received her Bachelor's degree in history from the College of Wooster, Ohio and a Master'sdegree in anthropology and museum management from the University of South Carolina.As the turn of the 20th century approached, railroad and steamship magnate Henry BradleyPlant had a vision of building a luxury resort in Tampa. Few believed Plant could build asuccessful grand hotel in the small fishing village that was home to just over 800 people. In1891, the opulent Tampa Bay Hotel opened its doors with impressive reviews from majornewspapers, including The New York Times. Discover how Plant's unique architectural designand thoughtfully landscaped gardens created a wonderland for Gilded Age travelers.