• 83% — Their community is a good place to raise kids
• 82% — Those in their community are happy with where they live
• 81% — Residents can easily access outdoor facilities and parks
• 78% — Their community is clean and well-maintained
• 75% — Those in their community can easily access technology
• 72% — Their community is accepting of those from different backgrounds
• 65% — People in their community work hard to address local issues

• Mommy and Me Unicorn Set | Tuesday, June 13 | 1:30-3 p.m. | Painting with a Twist, 3670 Harden Blvd., Lakeland | $29 | Parents can create a set of unicorn paintings with up to two children.
• Tuesday Night Trivia | Tuesday, June 13 | 7-9 p.m. | Dissent Craft Brewing Company, 125 S. Kentucky Ave., Lakeland | Free entry | Test your knowledge for a chance to win Dissent Craft Brewing gift cards.

• Yoga for Beginners | Wednesday, June 14 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Coleman Bush Building, 1104 Martin L. King Jr. Ave., Lakeland | $5 | Bring your mat and some water to this yoga class for all levels focusing on breath, alignment, balance, and strength — must be 16 or older.
• Line Dancing & Karaoke | Wednesday, June 14 | 5 p.m. | Union Hall, 1023 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland | Free | Learn line dancing steps before taking the stage for karaoke at 8 p.m.

• Civics 101: Why Should I Vote? | Thursday, June 15 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | The Well, 114 E. Parker St., Lakeland | Free | Join this voter education forum to learn how local, state, and federal legislation affects you.
• Polk Pride 2023: Pride in Faith | Thursday, June 15 | 7 p.m. | Beacon Hill Fellowship, 220 W. Beacon Rd., Lakeland | Free | Join this interfaith gathering to hear from local faith leaders and other guest speakers.

• Noche De San Juan | Friday, June 16 | 6-9 p.m. | COhatch Lakeland, 211 E. Main St., Lakeland | $15 | Wear all white to this festive networking event presented by the Puerto Rican/Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Polk County.
• Disney’s Finding Nemo Jr. | Friday, June 16 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Lakeland Community Theatre, 121 S. Lake Ave., Lakeland | $12-$15 | Just keep swimming to this musical adaptation of the Pixar movie performed by local young actors.

• Mind, Body, Movement: Sound Bath Meditation | Saturday, June 17 | 9-10 a.m. | Bonnet Springs Park, 400 Bonnet Springs Blvd., Lakeland | Free | Bring a yoga mat or chair to this relaxing meditation experience led by Amy Under the Oak.
• 1st Annual Father’s Day Kickback Party | Saturday, June 17 | 4-6 p.m. | Just Dance, 124 S. Kentucky Ave., Lakeland | $5-$10 | Celebrate fatherhood with casino games, pampering, refreshments, and a comedy show.

• 120 feet. That’s how deep the south Lakeland sinkhole near Scott Lake Road is. Polk County officials believe nearby drilling crews may have “hit a pressurized pocket” underground, causing the ground to sink. (WFTS)

• Meteorologists have spotted three tropical waves forming in the oceans around Florida. Tropical waves are low-pressure systems that have the potential to become cyclones, but forecasters don’t expect cyclone activity in the next week. (The Ledger)

• Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine is now certified as a Service Enterprise through Points of Light and the Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement (AL!VE). Service Enterprises are the top 11% of nonprofits in the US that strategically use volunteer efforts.

• The Polk County School Board is creating a formal process for reviewing and approving proclamations submitted by community members. In the meantime, the School Board has postponed submitted proclamations, including an LGBTQ Pride Month proclamation, until the process is in place. (LkldNow)

• The Florida Department of Health has found algae toxins in five Polk County lakes, including Lake Hancock near Circle B Bar Reserve. Warnings have also been issued for Lake Rochelle, Lake Smart, Old Lake Davenport, and Tiger Lake. (The Ledger)

• The Polk County Veterans’ Council is raising $15,000 for a new sign and maintenance projects at the Veterans Memorial Park on Lake Beulah. Donations to the Polk Heroes Park fund can be made online.

• Florida Polytechnic University will hold a career fair on Monday, June 19 from 1-4 p.m. Bring your resume to apply for positions in Academic Affairs and IT departments — qualified applicants may be interviewed on-site.

• The Curated Collective is now offering estate sale planning in addition to its vintage storefront. If you’re looking to clear a home — or shopping for the perfect piece — the biz will start holding sales in mid-July.

• July summer camp slots are quickly filling up around Lakeland. Register your child for the Polk Museum of Art’s upcoming two-week sessions, or sign them up for a week-long dance intensive with Florida Dance Theatre.

• The Red, White & Kaboom event returns to the Frances Langford Promenade on Monday, July 3. This year’s celebration will grow even bigger with a Buena Market in the Catapult parking lot from 5-9 p.m. — shop from local vendors before the fireworks begin at 9 p.m.

• Celebrate National Lobster Day on Thursday, June 15 with $15 lobster rolls from Gaskins Barbecue & Lobster in Lakeside Village. Stop in from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. to try a sandwich piled high with Maine lobster.

• Whether a remote worker or an aspiring entrepreneur looking for networking opportunities, Catapult offers day passes so you can give the space a try — and get a first-hand glimpse of what the 40,000-sqft co-working + entrepreneurial center is all about.*

• Looking for a solution to weight-related health concerns like joint pain, fatigue, and hypertension? Lakeland Regional Health’s bariatric surgery program may be your answer. Learn about real patients and their results — like Hayley who lost 142 pounds with bariatric surgery. Your after can start now.*

• Why wait for your AC to go out in the blaze of summer heat when you can get 0% financing now? That’s right, get 36 months of 0% financing on a new Carrier AC system from Payne Air — a trusted Polk County AC service provider for 87 years. Snag the deal.*

Public pools

• Open swim: Monday-Friday, 12-5 p.m., Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Lap swim: Monday-Friday, 5:30 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

• Open swim: Monday-Friday, 12-5 p.m., Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Lap swim: Sunday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

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