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• “The Humans” | Wednesday, Oct. 18-Thursday, Oct. 19 | 7:30 p.m. | Lakeland Community Theatre, 121 S. Lake Ave., Lakeland | $15 | Lakeland actors will perform this Tony Award-winning play about family struggles
• Trivia Night | Wednesday, Oct. 18 | 7-9 p.m. | Union Taproom, 245 W. Central Ave., Ste. 102, Winter Haven | Free entry | Pour your own drinks and enjoy fresh pizzas at Union Taproom while showing off your general trivia knowledge.

• Polk at Nite | Thursday, Oct. 19 | 5-8 p.m. | Polk Museum of Art, 800 E. Palmetto St., Lakeland | $15-$20 | Get after-hours access to the museum’s exhibits while enjoying small bites + drinks by Cob & Pen and entertainment by DJ Jenks.
• Florida Talks — The Hidden History of Florida | Thursday, Oct. 19 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Heritage Park, 8950 N. Campbell Rd., Lakeland | Free | Lecturer Dr. Jim Clark will share about Florida’s little-known historical facts.

• Lake Mirror Classic Concours & Car Show | Friday, Oct. 20-Sunday, Oct. 22 | Times vary | Frances Langford Promenade, 121 S. Lake Ave., Lakeland | Free | See hot rods, classics, and historic cars on display in downtown Lakeland.
• Miss Meaty Okra & Mary Jane’s Burgers | Friday, Oct. 20 | 5-10 p.m. | The Yard on Mass, 802 N. Massachusetts Ave., Lakeland | Free entry | Miss Meaty Okra will take the stage from 7 to 10 p.m. while Mary Jane’s food truck serves dinner.
• Concert Under the Stars: The Lubben Brothers | Friday, Oct. 20 | 7 p.m. | Bok Tower Gardens, 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales | $35-$50 | Bring your own chair or blanket to hear bluegrass and folk music by these triplet musicians.

• Jeepin’ for a Cure | Saturday, Oct. 21 | 8 a.m.-8 p.m. | Thunder Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, 1425 W. Main St., Bartow | Free entry | Support the Breast Cancer Foundation of Central Florida at this event featuring live music, food trucks, raffles, and a dress your Jeep in pink parade.
• Orange Cup Regatta | Saturday, Oct. 21-Sunday, Oct. 22 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Lake Hollingsworth Park, 929 Lake Hollingsworth Dr., Lakeland | Free | Bring the whole family, folding chairs, and lawn blankets to the shores of the lake for these annual speed boat races.
• BSP Birthday Bash | Saturday, Oct. 21 | 9 a.m.-9 p.m. | Bonnet Springs Park, 400 Bonnet Springs Blvd., Lakeland | Free | Party it up for Bonnet Springs Park’s one-year anniversary featuring free family activities, a movie on the lawn, and fireworks.

• Weekly After School Art: Designed for parents + children to learn creative new skills together with different mediums/methods.
• Painting In Series (two-day workshop): Learn how to develop a cohesive series of related paintings.
• Tour the current exhibitions.
• Halloween movie night: Grab your chairs + blankets for an outdoor showing.

• An 11,570-sqft emergency room is coming to 1075 Carpenters Way following a unanimous vote by the Lakeland City Commission. The ER hopes to reduce transport time for patients who need X-rays, CT scans, blood work, and life-saving care. (The Ledger)

• The City of Lake Wales is roughly halfway through a six-year redevelopment phase. Focus areas include expanding walkways downtown to revitalizing the city’s northwest area, which used to be a bustling business center. How interested are you in hearing about Lake Wales developments? Let us know. (Bay News 9)

• Community members are invited to meet Polk County Public Schools’ Learning Support Division at five public forums this fall. Each forum will include an informal meet-and-greet at 5:30 p.m., then a panel with the experts at 6 p.m. Attend to learn how the team approaches various learning needs.

• Shannon Turbeville, president of the Lakeland Professional Firefighters union, is calling for additional in-vehicle repeaters to prevent communication issues during emergencies. The repeaters boost radio signals in areas like commercial buildings where signals can get lost. Currently, the city has one portable repeater and another on the way. (WFTS)

• ShredFest 2023 is on the books — and no, it’s not a skateboarding event. Bring up to five file boxes of personal documents to 605 Evelyn Ave. on Saturday, Nov. 4, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. to have them securely shredded + recycled by the City of Lakeland’s Solid Waste Office.

• Tickets go on sale this Friday, Oct. 20 at 9 a.m. for “Swan Lake,” hosted by the RP Funding Center for one night only as part of the World Ballet Series. Prices will range from $53-$104, and dancers will take the stage on April 3, 2024 at 7 p.m.

• The University of Tampa donated a gas chromatograph to Polk State College’s Science Department. Students will get first-hand experience with the technology as soon as this spring. The $30,000-$50,000 machine separates substances (think: For uses in crime labs, quality control centers, etc.) without allowing them to decompose.

• The Walt Disney Company celebrated 100 years on Monday, Oct. 16. Celebrate with a trip to Lakeland Antique Mall, where you can find everything from $5,000 Mickey Mouse gloves to $0.99 pins and toys. Pro tip: Check out our guide to the antique mall. (WFTS)

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