REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR A SUMMER BASKETBALL CAMP HOSTED AT FIRST BAPTIST SEBRING DESIGNED FOR ATHLETES READY TO ELEVATE THEIR GAME THIS SUMMER. THE CAMP RUNS JUNE 1ST–5TH FOR CAMP ONE, WITH A SECOND SESSION JULY 13TH–17TH. THE COST IS $150 PER CAMP. FOR REGISTRATION OR MORE INFORMATION, REACH OUT DIRECTLY TO COACH NICK ON FACEBOOK. 

THE SEBRING HILLS ASSOCIATION HOLDS BRIDGE EVERY MONDAY AT 1:00PM. LOCATED AT THE SEBRING HILLS ASSOCIATION CLUBHOUSE AT 200 LARK AVENUE IN SEBRING.  MEMBERS AND GUESTS ARE WELCOME TO JOIN FOR AN AFTERNOON OF CARDS AND COMMUNITY. 

A TRULY UNIQUE LIVE MUSIC EXPERIENCE IS COMING TO SEBRING AS ACCLAIMED ELECTRIC VIOLINIST DIXON BRINGS HIS MESMERIZING PERFORMANCE TO THE CIRCLE THEATRE ON APRIL 30TH FROM 7:00PM TO 9:00 PM. KNOWN FOR REDEFINING THE ELECTRIC VIOLIN, DIXON DELIVERS AN IMMERSIVE SHOW THAT AUDIENCES DESCRIBE AS EMOTIONAL AND POWERFUL. THIS IS A LIMITED-TICKET EVENT, AND EARLY PURCHASE IS ENCOURAGED. 

HIGHLANDS LAKESIDE THEATRE WILL BE HOLDING THEIR ANNUAL SEASON REVEAL FOR THE UPCOMING 52ND SEASON, MAY 2ND, STARTING AT 6:30PM. THE COMMUNITY IS INVITED TO JOIN THEM FOR AN EXCLUSIVE FIRST LOOK AT THE PRODUCTIONS THAT WILL TAKE CENTER STAGE IN THEIR UPCOMING SEASON AT HIGHLANDS LAKESIDE THEATRE. THIS EVENT WILL FEATURE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT FROM FIVE LIVE, HEAVY HORS’ D’OEUVRES AND AN OPPORTUNITY TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE THEATRE. COCKTAIL ATTIRE REQUIRED. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT, HIGHLANDSLAKESIDETHEATRE.ORG. 

THE NEXT HIGHLANDS WOMEN'S NETWORK MEETING WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 6TH, STARTING WITH LUNCH AT 11:30AM AND THE MEETING FOLLOWING AT 12:30PM.  THE GUEST SPEAKER WILL BE BARBARA ANDERSON, FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT OF BUTTERFLY ARISING, AN ANTI-TRAFFICKING ORGANIZATION.  MEN ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND.  PLEASE RSVP BY CALLING 561-715-8058.  LOCATED AT THE CADDYSHACK, AT 3122 GOLFVIEW ROADIN SEBRING. 

THE 12TH ANNUAL LINDSEY’S WISH GOLF TOURNAMENT WILL BE FRIDAY, MAY 8TH, FROM 8:00 AM TO 3:00 PM AT PINECREST GOLF CLUB IN SEBRING.  THE TOURNAMENT BENEFITS LINDSEY’S WISH, WHICH PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO CHILDREN IN HIGHLANDS COUNTY AFFECTED BY CANCER. FUNDS RAISED HELP FAMILIES WITH ESSENTIAL NEEDS INCLUDING FOOD, TRAVEL, UTILITIES, AND OTHER NON-MEDICAL EXPENSES. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO GET INVOLVED VISIT: HTTPS://GIVEBUTTER.COM/LWGOLF. 

THE GFWC LAKE PLACID JUNIOR WOMAN'S CLUB IS HOSTING ITS SPRING FLING FUNDRAISER ON SATURDAY, MAY 9TH, FROM 12:00PM TO 3:00 PM, AT TROPICAL WINERY. GUESTS CAN ENJOY A LIVELY AFTERNOON FEATURING A LUNCHEON, ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC, AND FUN ACTIVITIES, ALONG WITH OPPORTUNITIES LIKE RAFFLES AND A SILENT AUCTION. TICKETS ARE A $25 DONATION. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT, EMAIL LPJRWC@GMAIL.COM. 

A CREATIVE NIGHT OUT IS COMING TO SEBRING AS THE CIRCLE THEATRE HOSTS A SIP & PAINT WINE GLASS EVENT ON MAY 15TH FROM 6:00PM TO 9:00 PM. UNWIND WHILE DESIGNING YOUR OWN CUSTOM WINE GLASS, WITH GUIDED INSTRUCTION FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS. ENJOY AN EVENING COMPLETE WITH A  CHARCUTERIE SPREAD, SWEET DESSERTS, AND PLENTY OF TIME TO RELAX, CREATE, AND CONNECT WITH FRIENDS. TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE NOW AND CAN BE PURCHASED ONLINE AT WWW.EVENTENY.COM. 

THE 9TH ANNUAL KIDS BICYCLE RODEO AND SPLASH DAY WILL BE SATURDAY, MAY 16TH, AT STATION 14 FROM 9 AM TO 1 PM. THE FREE EVENT WILL INCLUDE BIKE SAFETY ACTIVITIES, BICYCLE GIVEAWAYS, AND FREE FOOD SUCH AS HOTDOGS, POPCORN, AND SNOW CONES, ALONG WITH HELMETS FOR PARTICIPANTS. A LIVE DJ AND SPLASH ACTIVITIES ARE ALSO PLANNED. FAMILIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO BRING SWIM ATTIRE AND REGISTER UPON ARRIVAL.   

THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA/IFAS EXTENSION AND YOUR HIGHLANDS COUNTY MASTER GARDENER VOLUNTEERS, WILL BE HOSTING A TRADITIONAL COMPOSTING AND VERMICULTURE CLASS ON MAY 16TH, FROM 10:00 AM TO 12:00 PM AT THE BERT J. HARRIS AGRICULTURAL CENTER. THE SESSION WILL COVER PRACTICAL WAYS TO TURN EVERYDAY WASTE INTO NUTRIENT-RICH SOIL FOR YOUR GARDEN. THE CLASS FEE IS $15. TO SIGN UP OR LEARN MORE, CONTACT THE EXTENSION OFFICE AT (863) 402-6540. 

THE HIGHLANDS COUNTY-WIDE CEREMONY FOR MEMORIAL DAY WILL BE HELD AT 2 :00 PM, MONDAY, MAY 25th AT THE MILITARY SEA SERVICES MUSEUM. KEYNOTE SPEAKER IS COLONEL MIKE BORDERS, U.S. ARMY-RETIRED. SEATING WILL BE UNDER TENTS WITH WATER AND REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED. HONOR AMERICA’S TROOPS BY ATTENDING THIS SOLEMN REMEMBRANCE DAY.  LOCATED AT 1402 ROSELAND AVENUE IN SEBRING. 

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (AA) IS HERE TO HELP THOSE IN HIGHLANDS, POLK, AND HARDEE COUNTIES ON THEIR JOURNEY TO RECOVERY. MEETINGS AND SUPPORT ARE AVAILABLE FOR ANYONE SEEKING HELP WITH ALCOHOL USE. FOR ASSISTANCE OR MORE INFORMATION, CALL THE 24-HOUR HOTLINE AT 863-687-9275. AA IS COMMITTED TO HELPING MEMBERS BUILD A SOBER, HEALTHY, AND SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY. 

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 APRIL 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.