THE 2025 TERROR TRAIL BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF SEBRING WILL RUN EVERY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH NOVEMBER 1ST! ATTENDEES ARE ASKED TO PARK AT GATE 3 AT THE SEBRING RACEWAY. TICKET BOOTHS WILL BE OPEN FROM 7:00PM-10:00PM.

GET READY, LAKE PLACID! THE LAKE PLACID HIGHSCHOOL DRAGON TAIL 5K KICKS OFF THIS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11TH AT 8:00 A.M., STARTING AND FINISHING AT THE LAKE PLACID HIGH SCHOOL TRACK COMPLEX. RUNNERS OF ALL AGES CAN COMPETE FOR TOP AWARDS IN THEIR AGE GROUPS, WITH $30 REGISTRATION OPEN NOW. VIEW THE COURSE ONLINE AT WWW.USATF.ORG AND LACE UP YOUR RUNNING SHOES. REMEMBER-NO SKATES OR BICYCLES ALLOWED!

THE ROBERT C SAFFORLD SR. FOUNDATION INVITES YOU TO SUPPORT LOCAL UNDERPRIVILEDGED YOUTH BY PARTICIPATING IN THEIR “SPONSOR A STUDENT” PROGRAM. BY DONATING $100, YOU CAN HELP GIVE A HIGHLANDS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND THE 2025 FLORIDA CLASSIC FOOTBALL GAME ON NOVEMBER 22ND. YOUR DONATION GIVES THEM LUXURY TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE GAME, BREAKFAST, AN EVENT T-SHIRT, 3 HOURS AT FAN FEST, AND TICKETS FOR THE GAME. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 863-812-0845.

SFSC PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTS THE YOUNG PEOPLE’S THEATER 2025-2026 SEASON, STARTING THIS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8TH AND THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9TH, WITH PINKALICIOUS MUSICAL, WHICH IS BASED ON THE BELOVED BOOKS BY VICTORIA KANN AND ELIZABETH KANN. THIS ONE HOUR MUSICAL IS IDEAL FOR PRE-K TO THIRD GRADE STUDENTS. MORE PERFOMANCES TO FOLLOW. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON TICKETS, PLEASE CALL THE BOX OFFICE AT 863-784-7178.

AVON PARK CHAMPIONS CLUB TOURNEY WILL BE THIS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11TH. BEGINNING AT 8:00AM. THIS IS A FOUR PERSON SCRAMBLE AND WILL BE HELD AT THE PINECREST GOLF COURSE IN AVON PARK. THE ENTRY FEE IS $85 PER GOLFER. ENTRY FEE COVERS GOLF, CART, ON COURSE REFRESHMENTS, LUNCH, & POST GOLF AWARDS. CORPORATE PACKAGES AND SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO PARTICIPATE, PLEASE CALL 863-712-3524.

THE MILITARY SEA SERVICES MUSEUM INVITES YOU TO THE STEEL BEACH PICNIC, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11TH FROM 10:00 AM-4:00PM. IT WILL FEATURE FOOD, MUSIC, EXHIBITS, GAMES, AND FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY. ALL ARMED FORCES VETERANS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS ARE WELCOME! TO CELEBRATE THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORP BIRTHDAY, THE MUSEUM ALSO INVITES YOU TO HAVE FREE CAKE AND ICE CREAM, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH AT 1:00PM. LOCATED AT 1402 ROSELAND AVENUE IN SEBRING.

THE AMERICAN LEGION POST 69 IN AVON PARK WILL HOST A WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA FUNDRAISER ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18TH, FROM 1–3 P.M. GUESTS CAN PURCHASE A WREATH FOR $17, WHICH INCLUDES A ROAST BEEF DINNER, WITH ALL PROCEEDS GOING TO PLACE WREATHS AT LAKEVIEW MEMORIAL GARDENS FOR LOCAL VETERANS. THE EVENT WILL FEATURE RAFFLES, LIVE MUSIC BY SIDE PROJECT DUO, AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT TO HONOR EVERY VETERAN’S RESTING PLACE.

THE THRILL OF AFFORDABLE FAMILY FUN IS BACK, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11TH, AS NASGRASS INC., HOSTS THE FIRST RACE OF THE NEW SEASON! ENJOY 60+ MPH MOWER RACING, FULL-SERVICE FOOD VENDORS, RAFFLES AND MORE! ADMISSION IS $12 FOR GRANDSTANDS OR $20 FOR THE PIT. THE FUN STARTS AT 6:00PM. LOCATED AT 7000 AVON PARK CUTOFF ROAD IN FORT MEADE.

THE SEBRING HILLS ASSOCIATION INVITES YOU TO THEIR NEXT GENERAL MEETING AND POTLUCK, MONDAY, OCTOBER 13TH AT 5:00PM. THE MAIN DISH AND BEVERAGES WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE ASSOCIATION. MAKE SURE TO RSVP BY CALLING 863-382-1554 AND BRING YOUR FAVORITE DISH!

THE HEARTLAND BEEKEEPERS' ASSOCIATION INVITES YOU TO A BEEKEEPING BASICS CLASS ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18TH, FROM 9:00 AM TO 4:00 PM. THE CLASS WILL BE HELD AT THE BERT J. HARRIS AGRICLTURAL CENTER IN THE SAM POLSTON AUDITORIUM. THE $40 CLASS INCLUDES LUNCH AND HANDS-ON LEARNING TO KICKSTART YOUR BEEKEEPING ADVENTURE. TO REGISTER OR LEARN MORE, PLEASE CALL 863-402-6540. LOCATED AT 4509 GEORGE BLVD. IN SEBRING.

SOUTH FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE INVITES THE COMMUNITY TO CELEBRATE A CENTURY OF LEARNING AT THE LAKE PLACID CENTER ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18TH, FROM 11:00 A.M. TO 2:00 P.M. GUESTS CAN EXPLORE CLASSROOMS, WATCH A HISTORICAL VIDEO NARRATED BY FORMER STUDENTS, AND ENJOY GAMES LIKE GIANT CONNECT 4, JENGA, AND CORN HOLE, ALONG WITH FACE PAINTING AND PERFORMANCES BY TOBY’S CLOWN SCHOOL. ATTENDEES CAN ALSO PREVIEW SFSC’S UPCOMING ART LAB 27 AND ENJOY A COMPLIMENTARY HOT DOG LUNCH. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT 863-784-7081.

THE FIRST ANNUAL S.A.L.T. SENIOR EXPO WILL BE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21ST, FROM 3:00PM-6:00PM. THIS IS A FREE EVENT AND A LIGHT DINNER WILL BE PROVIDED. COME DISCOVER RESOURCES, SERVICES, AND OPPORTUNITIES DESIGNED TO SUPPORT SENIORS, CAREGIVERS, AND THEIR FAMILIES. IT WILL BE HELD AT SEBRING CHRISTIAN CHURCH LOCATED AT 4514 HAMMOCK ROAD IN SEBRING.

TOBY THE CLOWN MUSEUM INVITES YOU TO THE 2ND ANNUAL CLOWNIN’ AROUND GOLF TOURNAMENT, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25TH BEGINNING AT 7:00AM. THE TOURNAMENT WILL BE HELD AT GOLF HAMMOCK COUNTRY CLUB IN SEBRING. IT WILL BE A TWO PERSON SCRAMBLE, $150 PER 2 PLAYER TEAM OR $85 FOR SINGLE PLAYERS IF AVAILABLE. YOUR FEE INCLUDES THE GREENS FEE, CART, PRIZES, AND A LUNCHEON. SPONSORS ARE GREATLY APPRECIATED. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO PARTICIPATE, PLEASE CALL THE CLOWN HOUSE AT 863-465-2920.

NU-HOPE SEBRING THRIFT STORE’S FALL CELEBRATION WILL BE SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25TH, FROM 10:00AM TO 2:00PM. DROP BY AND ENJOY SNOWCONES, POPCORN, HOTDOGS, CHIPS, AND SODAS AS WELL AS FACE PAINTING AND SPECIAL SALES. PLUS, IF YOU WEAR YOUR HALLOWEEN COSTUME YOU GET A SPECIAL GIFT! ALL PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT SERVICES PROVIDED TO LOCAL SENIORS BY NU-HOPE ELDER CARE SERVICES. LOCATED AT 3504 OFFICE PARK ROAD IN SEBRING.

THE CALADIUM ARTS AND CRAFTS COOPERATIVE IS HOSTING CROCKPOTS ’N CRAFTS ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25TH, FROM 11:00 AM TO 2:00 PM, AT THE COOPERATIVE. FOR $20.00, PARTICIPANTS WILL ENJOY HOMEMADE SOUPS, CRACKERS, DRINK AND DESSERT AND RECEIVE A HAND-PAINTED PORCELAIN SOUVENIR CUP. ALSO ENJOY BROWSING CRAFT ITEMS FOR SALE, INCLUDING JEWELRY, GREETING CARDS, DECOR, FRAMED ORIGINAL ART, AND MUCH MORE. TICKETS ARE CURRENTLY ON SALE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 863-699-5940. LOCATED AT 132 EAST INTERLAKE BOULEVARD IN LAKE PLACID.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26TH AT 10:00 AM THE FUN BEGINS AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF LAKE JOSEPHINE WITH A FREE INDOOR FALL CARNIVAL. THERE WILL BE A COSTUME CONTEST WITH PRIZES. YOU MUST BE PRESENT DURING THE SERVICE TO WIN. THERE WILL ALSO BE WORSHIP MUSIC AND A GOSPEL PRESENTATION WITH A CHALK-ART ARTIST. ENJOY A HAYRIDE, LOTS OF GAMES AND CANDY, CANDY & MORE CANDY! THE CHURCH IS LOCATED AT 111 LAKE JOSEPHINE DRIVE IN SEBRING. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT FBCLAKEJOSEPHINE.ORG.

DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF ALASKA...IN LAKE PLACID! JOIN CRUISE PLANNERS – SAMUEL AND DEBORAH POLLARD, HOLLAND AMERICA LINE, AND THE GREATER LAKE PLACID CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR ON STAGE ALASKA, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26TH AT 6:00 PM AT THE MASONIC LODGE. THIS LIVE, MULTIMEDIA EVENT FEATURES HOLLAND AMERICA’S ONBOARD NATURALISTS AND ALASKA NATIVE LINDA DRUMM. ADMISSION IS FREE, BUT RSVP IS REQUIRED — RESERVE YOUR SPOT BY CALLING 863-465-4133. LOCATED AT 103 N. MAIN AVE. IN LAKE PLACID.

REGISTER NOW FOR THE 58TH SEBRING ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL. IT WILL BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 1ST, FROM 10:00AM TO 4:00PM. ARTISTS, CRAFTERS, BUSINESSES AND FOOD VENDORS CAN REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.HIGHLANDSARTLEAGUE.ORG. COMPLETED APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY OCTOBER 20TH.

RED’S AUTO OPTIONS IN AVON PARK WILL HOST ITS 2ND ANNUAL MAIN STREET SHOWDOWN ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST, FROM 2:00PM TO 8:00 PM. THE EVENT FEATURES A CAR AND AUDIO SHOW WITH JUDGING STARTING AT 5:00PM, ALONG WITH MUSIC, FOOD TRUCKS, AND VENDORS. PRE-REGISTRATION IS $20 ONLINE OR $25 IN PERSON, AND EVERYONE IS INVITED TO ENJOY A FUN EVENING OF CARS, COMMUNITY, AND COMPETITION.

BOB’S VETS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY WILL BE HOSTING THEIR FIRST VETERAN’S DAY WEEKEND 5K FAITH & FREEDOM RUN/ WALK SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH, STARTING AT 8:00AM. PARTICIPANTS CAN SIGN UP VIA RUNSIGNUP.COM. SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ALSO AVAILABLE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 863-446-2870.

THE CALADIUM ARTS AND CRAFTS CO-OPERATIVE WILL HOST ITS FALL QUARTER AUCTION ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH AT THE CO-OPERATIVE. THE AUCTION RUNS FROM 11:00AM UNTIL THE FUN ENDS, WITH DOORS OPENING AT 10:00AM. TICKETS ARE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FOR $10.00 CASH OR CHECK ONLY—BUT WITH LIMITED SEATING, THEY ARE GOING FAST! REFRESHMENTS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR SALE DURING THE AUCTION. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CALL 863-699-5940. LOCATED AT 132 EAST INTERLAKE BOULEVARD IN LAKE PLACID.

THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY WILL BE HOSTING THEIR FALL GALA, NOVEMBER 8TH, FROM 6:00PM-10:00PM, AT THE ISLAND VIEW RESTAURANT. TICKETS ARE $75 PER PERSON AND CAN BE PURCHASED AT 4216 SEBRING PARKWAY OR ONLINE THROUGH ACTBLUE.

THE SEBRING VETERAN’S DAY PARADE WILL TAKE PLACE, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH FROM 6:00PM TO 8:00PM. ENJOY AN ALL-DAY CAR SHOW AND BOOTHS AT THE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, LIVE MUSIC, AND MORE BEFORE THE PARADE.

TOBY THE CLOWN FOUNDATION, INC. WILL BE HOSTING CLOWN SCHOOL, NOVEMBER 14TH, 15TH, AND 16TH. CLASSES RUN FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY, 8:00AM TO 4:00PM EACH DAY. COME AND LEARN THE ART OF CLOWNING WITH FUN CLASSES LIKE JUGGLING, MAGIC, COSTUMING, AND MUCH MORE. LUNCH, CLOWN MAKEUP, AND A FACE PAINTING KIT WILL BE INCLUDED IN TUITION. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 863-465-2920.

THE HEARTLAND HOEDOWN PRESENTED BY HEARTLAND HORSES EQUINE ACTIVITIES & LEARNING, WILL BE NOVEMBER 15TH FROM 5:00PM TO 10:00PM. ENJOY LIVE ENTERTAINMENT BY GEORGE MORRIS AND THE LARIAT BAND, FOOD, AND DRINKS. $10 ADMISSION REQUIRED, WITH CHILDREN AGES 12 AND UNDER FREE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 863-452-0006. LOCATED AT 4305 INDEPENDENCE STREET IN AVON PARK.

THE LAKE PLACID FARMERS MARKET IS EVERY SATURDAY FROM 8:00AM TO 1:30 PM. ENJOY FRESH LOCAL FARMERS BRINGING CONVENTIONAL AND ORGANIC VEGETABLES AND FRUITS AND LOCAL RANCHERS BRINGING FLORIDA BEEF, CHICKEN AND PORK. COME BY FOR A DELICIOUS BREAKFAST OR LUNCH AND SHOP LOCAL SMALL BUSINESSES AND VENDORS. LOCATED AT THE JOURNAL PLAZA IN DOWNTOWN LAKE PLACID AT 231 N. MAIN AVE.

ENJOY TASTE OF HIGHLANDS, WEDNESDAY EVENINGS FROM 5:30PM TO 8:30 PM. IT FEATURES LOCAL CHEFS, BAKERS, CATERERS AND FOOD VENDORS SHARING THEIR PASSIONS. MAKE IT A DATE NIGHT, HANG OUT WITH FRIENDS OR BRING THE FAMILY. THERE IS LIVE MUSIC, WINE PAIRINGS, AND LOCAL SHOPS ARE OPEN LATER FOR SHOPPING. LOCATED AT THE JOURNAL PLAZA IN DOWNTOWN LAKE PLACID AT 231 N. MAIN AVE.

THERE WILL BE A NEW BEGINNER AND UPPER BEGINNER LINE DANCE CLASSES AT THE HIGHLANDS COUNTY FAMILY YMCA EACH MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, AND FRIDAY FROM 10:30AM-11:30AM YEAR-ROUND. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL DEE AT 863-257-6543 OR THE YMCA AT 863-382-9622.

CHAIR YOGA AND LINE DANCE CLASSES WILL BE OFFERED AT THE SEBRING RECREATION CENTER. CHAIR YOGA IS ON MONDAYS AND THURSDAYS FROM 10:00AM-11:00AM AND LINE DANCE CLASSES ARE ON MONDAYS FROM 11:30AM-12:30PM. COME AND CHECK IT OUT. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL MARY AT 863-273-4495. LOCATED AT 333 POMEGRANATE AVENUE IN DOWTOWN SEBRING.

LAKE PLACID ELKS LODGE #2661 HOSTS BINGO EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT FROM 6PM-9PM AT 200 CR 621 IN LAKE PLACID. ALL PROCEEDS WILL BE GOING TO THE ELKS CHILDREN'S THERAPY SERVICE AND THE ELKS YOUTH CAMP FOR FLORIDA KIDS.

HANDS FOR THE HOMELESS HOSTS THE FEEDING TAMPA BAY FOOD BANK IN AVON PARK EVERY FIRST AND THIRD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH IN AVON PARK. FOOD DISTRIBUTION BEGINS AT 10AM AT THE UNION CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH AT 107 JIM ROGERS AVENUE AND GOES TILL NOON OR THE FOOD RUNS OUT.

PLAY BINGO WITH THE SEBRING HILLS ASSOCIATION EVERY THURSDAY FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER. THE GAMES BEGIN AT 6PM AND THE DOORS OPEN AT 4:30PM FOR CONCESSIONS AND SNACKS. CARDS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT 5:00PM. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AT THE CLUBHOUSE LOCATED AT 200 LARK AVENUE IN SEBRING.

PLAY BINGO FOR CHARITY AT THE SEBRING ELKS LODGE EVERY MONDAY NIGHT! DOORS OPEN AT 4:45PM, EARLY BIRDS START AT 6:00PM. PROCEEDS GO TO CHARITY AND A LOW, $6 MINIMUM TO PLAY.