For the moms who make everyone smile

For moms that are a work of art

For moms who always told you to play outside

For the unique moms

For the moms who help you grow

• Spring Pop-Up Series: Dominick’s | Friday, May 12, Friday, May 19 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Catapult Lakeland, 502 E. Main St., Lakeland | Price of purchase | Don’t miss lunch on the Catapult patio with meatball pocket subs, chicken parm sandwiches, and more Italian fare.*
• Harrison School for the Arts Spring Dance Concert | Friday, May 12 | 7-9 p.m. | Harrison School For the Arts, 750 Hollingsworth Rd., Lakeland | $9-$12 | Watch guest artist Marion Tonner’s ballet, set to some of Gershwin’s most memorable work, in a World War II tribute to the sounds and innocence of prewar America.

• First Light Yoga | Saturday, May 13 | 8-9:30 a.m. | Hollis Garden, 702 E. Orange St., Lakeland | Free | Enjoy a morning of serenity and yoga — bring your own mat and wear comfortable clothing.
• Antique Fair Along Main Street | Saturday, May 13 | 8 a.m.-2 p.m. | All along Main Street, Bartow | Free entry | Search for a treasure among antiques, collectibles, and vintage items.
• Dixieland Relics Pop-up Market | Saturday, May 13 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Dixieland Relics & Austin’s Backyard Garden, 949 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland | Free entry | Visit this pop-up to shop from a variety of vendors, enjoy live music and food, and create a terrarium.
• Sheryl’s BreastFest | Saturday, May 13 | 11 a.m.-10 p.m. | Lakeland Elks Lodge #1291, 4529 Harden Blvd., Lakeland | Free | This fundraiser will feature a day full of live music, fellowship, food, raffles, and silent auction items.
• Shimmer Lake — Paint With Mom! | Saturday, May 13 | 7-9 p.m. | Painting with a Twist, 3670 Harden Blvd., Lakeland | $39 | This mystical lake scene is the perfect prompt to paint with mom — bring your own refreshments.

• Second Sunday Artisan Market | Sunday, May 14 | 12-5 p.m. | Lakeside Village, 1479 Town Center Dr., Lakeland | Free entry | Celebrate Mother’s Day at Lakeside Village with an artisan market featuring live music, 70 local makers + more.*
• Mother’s Day Eclectic Soul Seafood Sunday Brunch | Sunday, May 14 | 12-2 p.m. | Catapult Lakeland, 502 E. Main St., Lakeland | $125 | This special four-course Mother’s Day celebration features a peach cobbler French toast, broiled lobster tail, and other dishes.*
• Sunday Funday & Mimosa Bar! | Sunday, May 14 | 12-7 p.m. | Union Taproom, 245 W. Central Ave., Ste. 102, Winter Haven | $1 | Pour your own mimosas with prosecco on tap for $1 per ounce and free mixers.

• LkldNow and Lakeland Vision held a community forum on Tuesday to discuss race and equity issues with local leaders. Topics covered included inclusivity, public health disparities, educational opportunities, and progress made following a 2020 forum on equity. Read quotes from the meeting here. (LkldNow)

• Wondering where to find a parking spot during Mayfaire by-the-Lake? Park downtown and take the Squeeze, or park at Florida Southern College on Frank Lloyd Wright Way and hitch a ride with a shuttle. Pro tip: Save the Squeeze’s map of stops to your phone before you go. (LkldNow)

• This year’s Red, White & Kaboom Independence Day Celebration is scheduled for Monday, July 3 on the Frances Langford Promenade on Lake Mirror. Plan to bring a canned good to donate to VISTE and enjoy live music by Andrew Luv & the Franchise Players before watching the fireworks show.

• Did you visit happyfastdelicious during its grand opening yesterday at 3601 S. Florida Ave.? All of the proceeds collected on opening day will be donated to local nonprofit kidsPACK. You can also order the kidsPACK Oat Mocha any day to help alleviate childhood hunger. (The Ledger)

• The National Association of Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive will take place tomorrow, May 13, benefitting One More Child. Donate nonperishable foods at a Lakeland post office or leave them in a bag by your mailbox to be picked up. (The Ledger)

• For Southeastern University student Noelle Wood, saving lives is in her blood. She recently traveled to Washington, DC to donate stem cells through the nonprofit Be The Match. The organization will now search for a matching candidate who needs her cells to heal from blood cancers like leukemia or lymphoma. (The Ledger)

• Hernando County and the FWC are discussing ways to protect the Weeki Wachee River from human damage, like adding Spring Protection Zones and anchoring bans. If you’re planning a trip there this summer, we recommend kayaking instead of motorboating when you visit the state park. (WTSP)

• Hey, LAL nurses: It’s National Nurses Week and we’re celebrating the good work you do every day. Looking to up your career? Lakeland Regional Health offers a tight-knit, supportive community with more pay, more benefits, more opportunities, more tuition reimbursement, and more empowerment for nurses to reach their career goals. Learn more + apply.*

• Love doing things with your hands — but don’t have the tools to get the job done? Whether you’re a professional or a hobbyist, Catapult’s Maker Space gives access to commercial-grade manufacturing equipment (think: Woodworking, metalworking, 3D printing, and an assembly area). See the space.*

• How to win Mother’s Day? Send the mother figure in your life iconic meals and desserts from across the country with Goldbelly. Think: Ina Garten’s coconut cake, a New York bagel brunch kit, and a chef’s steak dinner for four. Yup, it’s all on Goldbelly.*