Entrepreneur Champion — Abbas “AJ” Jaffer, Lakeland Economic Development Council

People’s Choice — Jaci + Mason Moore, Moore Juice

Catapulter of the Year — Gabi and Gio Favilli-Vigoreaux, Bandidas Bake Shop + Fred Koehler, Ready Chapter 1

David Lyons Entrepreneur of the Year — Nate Kendrick and Mike Mitchell, Mike & Mike’s Desserts

• Yogadance | Thursday, Jan. 18 | 4-5 p.m. | Lake Crago Outdoor Recreation Complex, 525 Lake Crago Dr., Lakeland | $0-$5 | Dance to music from around the world in this uplifting exercise class for all levels — Silver Sneakers members get in free.
• Ray Gurka w/ Smokin’ Chanchos | Thursday, Jan. 18 | 6-9 p.m. | Swan Brewing, 115 W. Pine St., Lakeland | Free entry | Ray Gurka is bringing the tunes and Smokin’ Chanchos is back with its famous grub.

• Movie on the Lawn: “Frozen” Sing-Along Edition | Friday, Jan. 19 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Bonnet Springs Park, 400 Bonnet Springs Blvd., Lakeland | Free | Join Elsa, Anna, and Olaf for free family activities and an outdoor showing of “Frozen.”

• Central Florida Comic Con | Saturday, Jan. 20-Sunday, Jan. 21 | Times vary | RP Funding Center, 701 W. Lime St., Lakeland | $8-$99 | Release your inner fan at this celebration of “all things nerdy,” including cosplay, celebrity guests, and contests.
• 46th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade | Saturday, Jan. 20 | 1 p.m. | Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., Lakeland | Free | Celebrate at this parade, which begins at Providence Road and West 14th Street and ends at MLK Avenue and 2nd Street.
• Gary Love & The Moonlighters with Titos Latin Cuisine | Saturday, Jan. 20 | 5-10 p.m. | The Yard on Mass, 802 N. Massachusetts Ave., Lakeland | Free entry | Head to Midtown’s community yard for live music, fresh food, and drinks.

• Chow down on world-class cookout competition eats from 150+ professional barbecue teams
• Enjoy live music + a kids contest
• Help raise money for local charities

• The Lakeland Electric landfill on the site of its former coal plant will be sealed off. The project comes with a $10.75 million price tag — with Orlando Utilities Commission paying 40% of the cost — and is slated to be completed by October. (The Ledger)

• After a pay study that took place several months ago, ~193 City of Lakeland job titles were changed across city departments. The change resulted in 37 positions changing from non-exempt to exempt from overtime, and some positions received pay adjustments. (The Ledger)

• Want to get married on Valentine’s Day — with 29 other couples? Registration for the Polk County Clerk’s 11th annual Valentine’s Day group wedding is open. Up to 30 couples can register for the ceremony when applying for a marriage license by Friday, Feb 9. (The Ledger)

• Legoland’s Ferrari-themed attraction is now set to open in March. Once open, the attraction will feature a Lego brick model of a Ferrari 296 GTS Hybrid, a build zone to design race cars, and a virtual race zone. (Bay News 9)

• Today at 7 p.m., associate history professor Christophe Boucher will host a free lecture on a French Huguenot settlement in Florida at Florida Southern College. The event is open to the public. (The Ledger)

• Want to make the perfect Ethos coffee at home? The local roastery will host three brewing experience classes this spring. Participants will learn the chemistry of coffee brewing, get hands-on experience brewing different coffees, and take home a V60 Dripper + a bag of Ethos’ latest coffee release.

• Lakeland Assistant Fire Chief Mike Williams was recently surprised with the rarely-given Heroism Award after pulling a man out of a burning SUV while off-duty and headed to vacation. Williams also recognized his wife, Carol, who was with him at the scene. (LkldNow)

• Lakeland ranked No. 69 in Wallethub’s list of Best & Worst Metro Areas for STEM Professionals. The study found that Lakeland tied for first place in STEM employment growth, specifically. (Wallethub)

• Inklings Book Shoppe announced its February and March book club choices. If you’re interested in reading and chatting about one of the books, you can meet at the book shop (243 N. Florida Ave.) at 6 p.m. on the book’s corresponding date.

• Take your littles on a learning adventure. Join ACE the Bookworm for Story Time at the Florida Air Museum every Tuesday at 10 a.m. Intended for imaginative minds ages 2-5, this free and interactive hour of fun features props, costumes + a handy read-along screen.*

• Is there a gym or fitness studio around town you’ve been wanting to check out? Get a free month of ClassPass + sample multiple gyms with just one membership.*

• Cleveland Heights Boulevard | Between Lake Hollingsworth Drive and Edgewood Drive | Milling Jan. 18-19, paving Jan. 22-23
• Lake Hunter Drive | From King Avenue to Sikes Boulevard | Milling Jan. 22, paving Jan. 29
• West Main Street/Central Avenue | From Olive Street to George Jenkins Boulevard | Milling Jan. 23, paving Jan. 30
• Webster Avenue/7th Street | From 10th Street to the north end | Milling Jan. 24-25, paving Jan. 31-Feb. 1.
• Rose Street | From Ingraham Avenue to Fern Road | Milling Jan. 26 + 29, paving Feb. 2 + 5