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• 55+ Senior Social Cafe | Tuesday, Sept. 10 | 10 a.m. | Rose Dynasty Center | Free | Find support and connections with LGBTQ+ older adults each month.
• Alzheimer’s Association’s In-Person Caregiver Support Group | Tuesday, Sept. 10 | 12-1 p.m. | Hawthorne Inn | Free | Connect with other caregivers to gain new friends + skills.
• Weekly Trivia | Tuesday, Sept. 10 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Keel Farms, Plant City | Price of purchase | The top three teams will win prizes — dining reservations required.

• Little Learners of Lakeland Fall Series | Wednesday, Sept. 11-Wednesday, Oct. 23 | 9:30-10:30 a.m. | Tienda Studio | $35+ | Kids ages 2-4 will build their language skills through sensory play + activities — this week’s theme is “Under the Sea.”
• Line Dancing & Karaoke | Wednesday, Sept. 11 | 5-11:45 p.m. | Union Hall | Free entry | Cut loose with line dancing followed by karaoke at 8 p.m.

• Lakeland Food Truck Rally | Thursday, Sept. 12 | 6-9 p.m. | Munn Park | Free entry | Try food from 15 different food trucks while enjoying live music from a DJ.
• Stargazing at the Rooftop | Thursday, Sept. 12 | 8-10 p.m. | Bonnet Springs Park | Free entry | Stare into space with the Sidewalk Science Center on the Rooftop Bar.

• SCORE’s 7th Annual Women’s Symposium | Friday, Sept. 13 | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | Catapult | $40 | The theme of this women in business-focused event is “Wins and Lessons.”
• Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay on Strings | Friday, Sept. 13 | 6:30-7:45 p.m. | Lake Mirror Auditorium | $35+ | Candles will glow “Yellow” at this immersive string concert of Coldplay’s greatest hits.

• Nine city blocks in the midtown area may get new life thanks to a revamped plan from the Lakeland Community Redevelopment Agency. Though still in conceptual stages, the Mass Market redevelopment could include apartments, mixed-use office space, restaurants, medical offices, and public art installations. (The Ledger)

• The 14th Annual Mayors Roundtable, hosted by Polk Vision, is coming up on Thursday, Sept. 26 at Polk State College’s Center for Public Safety in Winter Haven. RSVP to attend the free event + get insight from the county’s mayors on key community issues.

• In honor of Suicide Prevention Month, the VA Sunshine Healthcare Network is offering a free virtual training event today from 8 to 10 a.m. Attendees can expect to learn about suicide prevention strategies, as well as available resources.

• $12.5 million. That’s how much Lakes Church plans to spend on capital improvements to its main campus off East Memorial Boulevard. Key renovations include a revamped 2,200-seat auditorium, a dedicated building for the church’s school, and a wing for children with disabilities. (The Ledger)

• Have you ever heard of Sears Modern Homes? Back in the early 1900s, Sears released its first-ever catalog of mail-order homes, and according to Historic Lakeland, Inc., there are several of them here in Swan City. If you live in one of these homes, drop us a line — we’d love to hear about it.

• WingHouse Bar & Grill in south Lakeland’s Alamo Plaza has shut its doors. The restaurant updated its Google + Facebook pages to show it is permanently closed, but no reason for the closure was provided. Need a new spot for wings? Check out these reader recs.

• Let’s go, Eagles. Polk State College will host two open houses in October for prospective students. Stop by the Winter Haven campus on Tuesday, Oct. 15 or the Lakeland campus on Tuesday, Oct. 22 to tour facilities + connect with faculty. Both events will take place from 5 to 7 p.m.

• Polk County has 10 new pilots who are ready for takeoff. The newly certified graduates completed a program from Blue Line Aviation in Winter Haven, helping to address a national shortage of qualified pilots. (Bay News 9)

• Do you remember the 21st night of September? Union Hall will make sure you do. The Dixieland music venue is partnering with Buena Market and LKLD Lindy Hop to host an 18+ pop-up disco party on Saturday, Sept. 21 at 8 p.m. Snag your tickets

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