January 19, 2022

#MUSTDO

Today
  • Trivia | Wed., Jan. 19 | 6:30 p.m. | Swan Brewing | Free | Bring your team of trivia titans and show off your general knowledge while snacking on bites from Smokin’ Chanchos.
Thursday
  • 48 States Away | Thurs., Jan. 20 | 7 p.m. | Hillcrest Coffee | Free | Hillcrest Coffee is serving up snacks and drinks while 48 States Away plays this free show — donations are accepted. 🎵
Friday
Saturday
  • Great Florida Bigfoot Conference 2022 | Sat., Jan. 22 | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | RP Funding Center | $25 | Sasquatch enthusiasts can appreciate a panel of Bigfoot researchers, investigators + authors.
  • Cinéma Art Historique | Sat., Jan. 22 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Polk Museum of Art | Free | Dr. Alex Rich, Executive Director and Chief Curator at Polk Museum of Art, discusses the documentary “Who the #$&% is Jackson Pollock?” — must register in advance. 🎨
Sunday
  • Uplift and Be Well | Sun., Jan. 23 | 1-4 p.m. | Lake Crago Amphitheatre, 525 Lake Crago Dr. | Free | Relax with a yoga class, meditation class, or dance cardio class + order from food vendors on site — proceeds go to the United Way of Central Florida.
Monday
  • Happy Hour | Mon., Jan. 24 | 12-7 p.m. | The Brass Tap | Free | Catch a game of Monday night football + savor select draft beer, wine, spirits, and food for $4.25. 🍺
Tuesday
  • Token Tuesday | Tues., Jan. 25 | 4 p.m.-2 a.m. | Rec Room | Free | Get $2 in-game tokens for every drink purchased.
Wednesday
  • Florida Southern Basketball Game | Wed., Jan. 26 | 5:30 p.m. | Florida Southern College | $5+ | See Florida Southern’s women’s and men’s basketball teams compete against Florida Tech, starting with the women’s game at 5:30 p.m.. 🏀
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NEWS NOTES

Weather
  • 74º | Mostly sunny | 10% chance of rain
  • Don’t pack up the jackets yet. Despite temperatures climbing from this week’s chill, another cold front is expected sometime tomorrow night. You can prepare to wake up to low 40s and high 30s, with a chance for cold rain on Friday morning. 🌨️ (The Ledger)
Development
  • Mayor Bill Mutz suggested the development of a boardwalk over Lake Hunter as an alternative to the route along Sikes Boulevard, after city commissioners met to discuss plans for a new recreational trail. The trail, which would connect downtown to Bonnet Springs Park, will not be completed for six to seven years. 🚴 (LkldNow)
  • A 300-unit Carlton Arms apartment complex, which will be located near Cypress Gardens Boulevard, was approved by the Winter Haven Planning Commission. Plans for the complex require that at least 5% of the units be affordable for low to moderate income residents. (The Ledger)
Number
  • 2 million. That’s how many N-95 respirators Lakeland-based manufacturer, Advanced Concept Innovations, is making in a day. The business, which formerly made cosmetic wipes, transitioned to mask manufacturing due to rising demand and inquiries from local health institutions. (WFLA News Channel 8)
Outdoors
  • Local artist Josh “Bump” Galletta is partnering with Parker Street Ministries to bring a new project to North Lake Wire Park and Parker Street Park. While the project details have yet to be released, you can stop by the parks as early as this week for a sneak peek. 🎨
Community

  • The City of Lakeland + the Polk County Solid Waste Division are hosting a free Household Hazardous Waste and End-Of-Life Electronics Collection on Feb. 5 from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Drop old car batteries, oil, tires, electronics, appliances, or scrap metal off at a hazardous waste collection facility. 

Feel Good
  • Local Publix fan, Atticus, celebrated turning five with a Publix-themed birthday party. He was named “Employee of the Month” at his party, complete with a child sized grocery store, shopping carts, a lollipop scale, and a Publix cake, of course. 🛒 (Fox 13 News) 
  • Florida Southern College students packed 800 meals for KidsPack on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. In addition to packing meals, students also heard a keynote address from Evett L. Simmons, chair of the university Board’s Diversity Task Force.
Drink
  • Strawberry Sangria is back at Keel and Curley Winery. To celebrate the return of strawberry season, head to the winery on Sat., Jan. 22 for Keel Farms Sangria Night. The celebration will feature Latin food + music, tastings, and strawberry sangria, obviously. 🍓
Health
  • What’s better for your heart, butter or margarine? Here’s the answer from the pros at Lakeland Regional Health. 💬*
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events

Education

Recruitment Informational Meetings

01/27/2022 - 02/19/2022 / 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
3425 Winter Lake Road, Lakeland, Fl 33803

Informational sessions for parents and students to learn about Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School, and how students can earn their AA degree for FREE!

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Music

75th Annual Tiger BBQ

02/23/2022 / 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
2301 Lakeland Hills Boulevard Lakeland, Florida 33805 / $20 for Children $40 for Adults

Join us for the 75th anniversary of the annual Tiger BBQ to kickoff spring training for the Detroit Tigers.

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Arts

Nutcracker Ball

12/11/2021 / 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
525 Lake Crago Drive, Lakeland FL 33805 / 45

Florida Dance Theatre’s Nutcracker Ball is an opportunity for participants to learn more about our organization, enjoy a short performance, and hear the many ways the arts are growing in our community. Attendance includes one signature cocktail, hors d’oeuvres, and a raffle ticket – $45 per person.

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Music

Lighthouse Ministries Christmas Dinner Theater

12/09/2021 / 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Lakes Church Go Center, 1010 E Memorial Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33801

Christmas Dinner Theater featuring Christian Music Icon Jonny Diaz
(Billboard Charted, 60 Million Spotify), Christian Comedian Mike Williams, much laughter, and stories of successful gospel ministry.
Tickets are FREE, all guests must register by Dec. 1st and be 18 or older.

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Music

2022 Mastering Leadership Program

02/16/2022 - 05/18/2022 / 9:30 am - 11:30 am
14-wek virtual professional development series for women leaders / $2,450

This 14-week professional development program is designed for women who are leading teams, were recently promoted to a new leadership role, or are preparing for career advancement. The program includes the Leadership Circle Profile™ 360-degree assessment tool and 1-on-1 leadership coaching sessions.

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Active

31st Annual Chamber Golf Scramble Presented by Two Men & a Truck

12/06/2021 - 11/06/2021 / 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
800 Lone Palm Drive / 200

The Annual Golf Tournament is held at one of Central Florida’s premier golf courses, drawing a full field of players to create the perfect setting to bring clients or prospects to spend an exciting day out of the office.

This 6 person Scramble offers contests, food, drinks & entertainment!

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Other

Last Day for HONORS Nominations

11/26/2021 / 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
701 W. Lime Street / 75

The nominations for the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce HONORS Awards are open for the following categories:

• Rising Business of the Year
• Employer of the Year
• Nonprofit of the Year
• Businesswoman of the Year
• Businessman of the Year

Last day for nominations is Nov. 26 at 5:00 pm

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Family

Salvation Army Kettle Kick-Off

11/19/2021 / 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
1479 Town Center Dr, Lakeland, FL / Free

Join us as we flip the switch and turn on the Christmas Tree with The Salvation Army for their annual Kettle Kick-off on November 19th from 6-7 pm.  Santa will be here too, riding in on the world’s largest kettle.  Bring the entire family and stay for dinner. 

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Arts

(OPENING) The Stebbins Collection: A Gift for the Morse Museum

11/09/2021 / 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
445 N Park Avenue / $6 adults, $5 seniors, $1 students (with valid ID), free for children younger than 12. Member admission is, of course, free.

The Morse Museum’s fall exhibition, “The Stebbins Collection: A Gift for the Morse Museum,” opens on Tuesday, November 9. On view are works never before seen by the public by American masters Thomas Moran (1837–1926), Albert Bierstadt (1830–1902), Martin Johnson Heade (1819–1904), and others.

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Virtual

Charleston Open Source Virtual Job Fair

10/19/2021 / 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Virtual / Free

Did you know Charleston, SC is home to 700+ tech companies? Charleston Open Source is hosting a virtual job fair on Tues. Oct. 19. Meet some of Charleston’s top tech companies and learn more about available positions + how to grow your career in Charleston’s tech industry.

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jobs

Customer Service

Customer Experience Specialist

Qgiv / Lakeland, FL

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Other

Director of Innovation

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As the Director of Innovation, you will support a global approach to innovation, utilising our extensive expertise to create a highly advanced and value added technical capability for the organisation.

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Here at SPCA Florida, our strength is our staff. We know that caring for animals is more than just a job, it's our passion. We have a team of dedicated, innovative, and compassionate people who work together to care for every animal that comes to our Hospital. We know that we can make a difference every day in the lives of animals. Come join our mission and feel good about saving LIVES.

Other

Florida Licensed Real Estate Agents

Southern Eagle Real Estate / Lakeland, FL

Polk County Florida is one of the fastest growing locations in the country. Real Estate is booming. If you want freedom in a job but earn big money at the same time, this job is for you.
If you like people, can carry through a job to closing and enjoy making money: This job is for YOU!

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