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• Spring Pop-Up Series: Our Noire Kitchen | Tuesday, March 21 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Catapult Lakeland, 502 E. Main St., Lakeland | Free | Spice up lunch with bold flavors created by this kitchen duo — look for bites like tacos and tostones.
• Lakeland Magic vs. Long Island Nets | Tuesday, Mar. 21 | 7 p.m. | RP Funding Center, 701 W. Lime St., Lakeland | $12-$158 | The Magic give back to the community in this Hoops for Hunger game — the first 1,000 fans in the door get a replica jersey.

• Line Dancing & Karaoke | Wednesday, Mar. 22 | 5 p.m. | Union Hall, 1023 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland | Free | Learn some new line dancing moves before hopping onstage for karaoke by DJ Kep at 8 p.m.
• Live Trivia w/ Bad Dog BBQ | Wednesday, Mar. 22 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Swan Brewing, 115 W. Pine St., Lakeland | Free | Show what you know while chowing down on barbecue.

• Kitchen Fundamentals: Seafood | Thursday, Mar. 23 | 6 p.m. | Publix Aprons Cooking School, 4730 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland | $65 | Become an expert at cooking seafood with this hands-on class, where you’ll make dishes like bouillabaisse and king crab leg salad.
• Jazz Spectacular! | Thursday, Mar. 23 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Florida Southern College, 111 Lake Hollingsworth Dr., Lakeland | $5-$10 | World-renowned musician Charles Pillow will perform his music with the FSC big band jazz ensemble.

• Turn Your Passion Into Profit | Friday, Mar. 24 | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | The Well, 114 E. Parker St., Lakeland | $25 | Learn how to turn your passion into a business from women business owners — tickets include admission to an evening networking event.
• Friday Night Live | Friday, Mar. 24 | 6-9 p.m. | Munn Park, 201 E. Main St., Lakeland | Free | Grab food or drinks to-go from downtown restaurants, enjoy an outdoor concert by Proper Wednesday, and shop from local vendors.

• Little Bus Books Storefront Grand Opening | Saturday, Mar. 25 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | The Nectary, 1047 E. Main St., Lakeland | Free | Celebrate the book biz’s grand opening with giveaways, a Jude Coffee pop-up from 9-11 a.m., and free barbecue from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Paint with Your Pup | Saturday, Mar. 25 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | The Doggie Bag Boutique, 1702 E. Edgewood Dr., Lakeland | $15 | Bring your pooch to paint their own picture — proceeds benefit Until Such Time Rescue & Sanctuary.

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• $3.1 million. That’s how much Polk County Public Schools is seeking in additional funding for exceptional student education (ESE) next school year. The funding would be used to reorganize the ESE department, adding 25 new positions like teachers and compliance directors. (LkldNow)

• Don’t mess with Texas. After closing due to a kitchen fire in February, Texas Cattle Company announced it will reopen on Thursday, March 23. Get a sneak peek inside to see its progress before it reopens.
• Black & Brew Coffeehouse and Bistro is celebrating 17 years in business with giveaways and discounts from Wednesday, March 22-Saturday, March 25. Visit the downtown location (205 E. Main St.) for a new deal each day and a grand finale event on Saturday.

• Lakeland Habitat for Humanity volunteers came together to renovate the home of Sunil Persaud, a veteran with disabilities living in the Kathleen area. Thanks to a $20,000 grant from Lowe’s, the volunteers replaced the deck and wheelchair ramp. (The Ledger)

• Honor veterans of the Vietnam War by attending a wreath laying on Saturday, March 25 at 12 p.m. at Veterans’ Memorial Park on Lake Beulah Drive. This annual ceremony will be held by the Polk County Veterans Council.

• If you think coffee tastes better to-go, visit the Cars + Coffee event at The Joinery on Saturday, March 25 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. All are welcome to bring their cars to show off, grab a cup of coffee, and browse other vehicles.

• DYK Sir David Attenborough once visited Florida to study gopher tortoises? These reptiles are currently hatching at Bok Tower Gardens. Keep an eye out for them on your next visit, and watch David Attenborough’s video to learn more about these animals.

• #TerraceTabletop: Brunch in style on Saturdays + Sundays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. with a delicious feast of breakfast favorites and savory lunch dishes. From the avocado toast to the Terrace Chicken Sandwich and bottomless mimosas, of course, brunch at The Terrace Grille is the perfect way to start your weekend.*

• Love organic food + healthy living? Publix GreenWise Market offers unique positions that make it easy to share your expertise with customers (think: Wine Specialists, Cheese Specialist, Seafood Clerk, Customer Service Clerk, and more). See open positions.*

• Looking for culture, history + outdoor activities? Orlando International Airport (MCO) is now offering nonstop flights to Charlottesville, VA (starting May 3) and Brownsville, TX (starting May 17) via Avelo Airlines. ✈️ *

• If spring cleaning has snowballed to a total home refresh (or the want for one), we’ve got a pro tip for you: tap into your home’s equity. Bonus: Through March 31, PEFCU will cover your closing costs (up to $250,000) so you can make those dream home goals a reality. 🏡 *

• What’s in: Red light therapy. What’s out: Forms of treatment that are painful and invasive. Red light therapy is non-invasive and painless, and evidence suggests it may be able to ease body aches, heal sun damage, and build collagen. Brb — we’re adding this easy-to-prop light and this facial massager to our Amazon cart.

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