The rules + details:

• Salsa y Bachata Class | Wednesday, Jan. 3 | 6:15-8:15 p.m. | Coleman Bush Building, 1104 Martin L. King Jr. Ave., Lakeland | $10 | Learn one of two popular Latin dances, then show off your moves in a social dance.
• Tai Chi Classes | Wednesday, Jan. 3 | 7:15-8:30 p.m. | Satya Life Yoga, 4684 Cleveland Heights Blvd., Lakeland | $15-$120 | Beginners are welcome to drop in for a single tai chi class or register for the full series — join in person or via Zoom.

• Jukebox Bingo & Tito’s Latin Cuisine | Thursday, Jan. 4 | 5-10 p.m. | The Yard on Mass, 802 N. Massachusetts Ave., Lakeland | Free entry | Listen for songs on your bingo card to win $10 off your tab.
• Night Market | Thursday, Jan. 4 | 6-9 p.m. | Union Taproom, 245 W. Central Ave., Ste. 102, Winter Haven | Free entry | Shop from local vendors and pour your own draft beers in the taproom.

• First Friday: Three Kings Celebration | Friday, Jan. 5 | 6-9 p.m. | Downtown Lakeland | Free entry | Shop downtown where vendors, food trucks, musicians, and makers will line the streets.

• Lakeland Cars and Coffee | Saturday, Jan. 6 | 8-10 a.m. | Lakeland Linder International Airport, 3900 Don Emerson Dr., Lakeland | Free | All cars are welcome to join this monthly meet-up with other auto enthusiasts.

• Wonder House Nighttime Christmas Tour | Sunday, Jan. 7 | 7 p.m. | Wonder House, 1075 E. Mann Rd., Bartow | $20-$35 | This two-hour guided tour of the historic Wonder House includes a spread of homemade treats — cash only.

• Are you interested in enrolling your child in a magnet or choice school during the 2024-2025 school year? Mark your calendar for Jan. 8 through Feb. 16, when the school choice window opens. Learn more about PCPS’ options, from career academies to arts schools. (LkldNow)

• Work has begun to add parking for Publix’s downtown information technology campus. The former Florida Citrus Mutual building was demolished last week to make way for employee parking on Orange Street. (LkldNow)

• 570,000. That’s how many square feet of warehouse space Veritiv Corp. leased at CenterState Logistics Park East in northeast Lakeland. The packaging services company’s lease was the largest of its kind in the Tampa Bay area in 2023. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

• Inklings Book Shoppe is now open at 243 N. Florida Ave. Visit the grand opening this Saturday, Jan. 6, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., to shop for books and “adopt a dragon” from Crispin’s Creations.

• If your New Year’s resolution is to eat more cruffins, this news is for you. Born & Bread Bakehouse has announced plans to open Wednesday-Saturday. The new hours will begin on Wednesday, Jan. 17.

• The works of artists Norman Rockwell and N.C. Wyeth are coming to the Polk Museum of Art. “Rockwell / Wyeth: Icons of Americana” will be on display Jan. 27-May 26, featuring nearly 40 paintings by the artists, plus their “Saturday Evening Post” covers.

• Registration is now open for the Polk Senior Games. Teams and individuals ages 50 and up can compete in sports + games at locations all over Polk County from Feb. 24 to March 9. Events include basketball, dancing, pickleball, Scrabble, tennis, and more.

• Jonny Diaz, a Nashville-based singer-songwriter who grew up in Lakeland, has reached a major milestone. His 2015 song “Breathe” is now certified Gold (read: It’s been played or downloaded over 650 million times). (The Ledger)

• If you’re looking to buy a home, 2024 could be your year. Tampa Bay real estate experts are foreseeing lower interest rates, plus continued growth in cities like Lakeland. Are you a local real estate agent with insight into housing trends to share? Drop us a line. (WTSP)

• Do you know the story behind the Lakeland Highlands? The next installment in the Lakeland History and Culture Center Lecture Series will cover the Hallam family’s legacy in the Highlands. This free lecture takes place Thursday, Jan. 11 at 5:30 p.m. at the Lakeland Public Library’s main branch.

• Get outdoors with a spring tour of Cow Creek Farm. This Plant City cattle farm offers tours on select weekends in March + April where you can get up close and personal with fluffy Highland cows. Get a moove on — these sell out quickly.

• Does the frosty air have you dreaming of summer? ACE Summer Camp registration just opened — and spots are already filling up. Pro tip: Take advantage of early bird pricing before Jan. 31 with code ‘SoarIntoSummer2024' and ignite your child’s mind with STEM-focused adventures in aviation.*

• Be ready to take on 2024 — attend SEU Presents’ A New Year, a Happy & Healthier You interactive seminar, happening Friday, Jan. 5 and featuring presentations and breakout sessions around the latest in nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress management, and more. See the schedule + register.*

• Lakeland Regional Health is hiring a CT Technologist to perform computed tomography procedures and prepare images for diagnosis. Among the qualifications is the ability to recognize patient conditions essential for successful completion of procedures. Associate Degree and licensure required. New graduates welcomed. Learn more + apply.*

• City Editor Connor has never been on a train, so she’s hoping to catch an Amtrak ride from the Lakeland station.
• When the weather warms up, City Editor Rilee hopes to take a kayak out on Lake Crago for a day.