LAKESHORE MANOR AT LAKE JACKSON IN SEBRING IS SEEKING VENDORS FOR ITS “SHINING THROUGH THE YEARS” CRAFT AND VENDOR FAIR AND CAR SHOW ON SEPTEMBER 19TH FROM 11 A.M. TO 3 P.M. THE EVENT IS PART OF NATIONAL ASSISTED LIVING WEEK, AND VENDOR BOOTHS ARE JUST $10. TO RESERVE A SPOT, CALL 863-202-6760. 

THE HIGHLANDS COUNTY YMCA IS INVITING K-12 STUDENTS TO SHOWCASE THEIR ARTWORK FOR A CHANCE TO WIN PRIZE BASKETS. SUBMISSIONS ARE DUE SEPTEMBER 23RD, WITH THE ART EVENT SET FOR SEPTEMBER 25TH FROM 6:00PM TO 7:30 PM. AT THE YMCA. STUDENTS CAN ENTER BY SCANNING THE QR CODE ON EVENT FLYERS OR VISITING THE YMCA FRONT DESK. 

THE SEBRING HILLS ASSOCIATION INVITES THE COMMUNITY TO ITS QUARTERS FOR A CAUSE AUCTION THAT TAKES PLACE THE SECOND TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH. IT'S A FUN NIGHT OF BIDDING, COMMUNITY AND GIVING BACK. DOORS OPEN AT 6 P.M., WITH THE AUCTION BEGINNING AT 7 P.M. AT 200 LARK AVENUE IN SEBRING. THE EVENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 863-382-1554. 

O.C.I.A. CATHOLIC INQUIRY SESSIONS BEGIN MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH, FROM 6:00PM TO 7:30 PM. AT ST. JAMES CATHOLIC CHURCH. THE FREE SESSIONS EXPLORE THE CATHOLIC FAITH AND TRADITIONS, WITH MATERIALS PROVIDED. LOCATED AT THE PARISH HALL AT 3380 PLACID VIEW DRIVE IN LAKE PLACID. TO REGISTER OR FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 863-633-8142 OR 906-458-3005. 

A NEW MONTHLY CAR MEET IS KICKING OFF IN SEBRING ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH. THE MEET WILL BE HELD THE FIRST AND THIRD FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH FROM 5:00PM TO 10:00 PM. AT RACETRAC ON U.S. 27, WITH ALL MAKES AND MODELS WELCOME. ORGANIZERS ASK ATTENDEES TO KEEP IT SAFE AND FAMILY-FRIENDLY BY NO REVVING, BURNOUTS, OR LITTERING. 

JOIN THE TEXAS EXPRESS WILD WEST 9 BALL SHOOT OUT AT HIGH NOON, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH AT BC BILLIARDS IN SEBRING. DOORS WILL OPENN AT 10:00AM AND THE TOURNAMENT STARTS AT 12:00PM. ALL PROCEEDS GO TO

CHARITY. LOCATED AT 248 POMEGRANATE AVENUE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 863-304-8672. 

HIGHLANDS COUNTY’S FIRST-EVER GARDEN WEEK WILL TAKE PLACE SEPTEMBER 8TH THROUGH 13TH, HIGHLIGHTING GARDENS, NATURE, AGRICULTURE, AND OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES ACROSS SEBRING, AVON PARK, AND LAKE PLACID. THE WEEK WILL INCLUDE CLASSIC CALADIUMS’ ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE ON SEPTEMBER 11TH-12TH. 

WHERE WERE YOU WHEN 9/11 HAPPENED? THE MILITARY SEA SERVICES MUSEUM WILL HOST A PUBLIC ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION ON SEPTEMBER 11TH, AT 1 P.M., GIVING ATTENDEES A CHANCE TO SHARE WHERE THEY WERE AND REFLECT ON THE EVENTS 25 YEARS LATER. THE MUSEUM IS LOCATED AT 1402 ROSELAND AVENUE IN SEBRING, AND ADMISSION IS FREE; LIGHT REFRESHMENTS WILL BE AVAILABLE. 

NASGRASS IS BACK FOR ANOTHER SEASON! ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH, THE LAWN MOWER RACING ACTION RETURNS TO THE FLORIDA FLYWHEELERS PARK IN FORT MEADE, WITH RACERS REACHING SPEEDS OF MORE THAN 70 MPH! GATES OPEN AT 6 P.M., WITH GRANDSTAND ADMISSION $12 FOR ADULTS AND KIDS 5 AND UNDER GETTING IN FREE. THERE’LL ALSO BE FOOD VENDORS, A 50/50 RAFFLE, GRANDSTAND SEATING AND PLENTY OF FAMILY FUN! 

CLASSIC CALADIUMS 2026 OPEN HOUSE RETURNS THIS SEPTEMBER! THE TWO-DAY EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE SEPTEMBER 11TH FROM 8:00AM TO 4:00PM AND SEPTEMBER 12TH FROM 8:00AM TO 3:00PM, FEATURING DIFFERENT ACTIVITIES AT TWO LOCATIONS. THE AVON PARK LOCATION AT 1315 SR 64 W WILL FEATURE THE DISPLAY GARDEN, SEMINARS, RAFFLE ITEMS, AND PLANT SALE, WHILE THE ZOLFO SPRINGS FARM LOCATION AT 6639 JOHNSTON ROAD WILL OFFER TRACTOR-DRAWN FARM TOURS, GUIDED DISCUSSIONS ON CALADIUM PRODUCTION, AND A LOOK AT MORE THAN 3,000 VARIETIES IN RESEARCH. 

EXPERIENCE AN UNFORGETTABLE EVENING CELEBRATING MEXICAN CULTURE AND TRADITIONS WITH TAMPA MARIACHI! THE PERFORMANCE TAKES PLACE SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH AT 7:00 PM AT THE ALAN JAY WILDSTEIN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS AT SOUTH FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE. FOR TICKETS, VISIT WWW.SFSCARTS.ORG OR CALL THE BOX OFFICE AT 863-784-7178. 

HEARTLAND BEEKEEPERS IS OFFERING A CLASS ON BEGINNING BEEKEEPING ON SEPTEMBER 19TH, FROM 9:00AM TO 3:00PM, AT THE BERT J. HARRIS JR. AGRICULTURAL CENTER, SAM POLSTON AUDITORIUM. YOU WILL LEARN HOW

TO GET STARTED AS A BEEKEEPER, INCLUDING A HANDS-ON SESSION IN THE BEE HIVES.  SUITS AND GLOVES ARE SUPPLIED. THE COST IS $45 AND INCLUDES LUNCH. CALL UF/IFAS EXTENSION AT (863) 402-6540 FOR INFORMATION ON REGISTERING. 

THE HIGHLANDS COUNTY GUILD WILL BE HAVING A FABRIC CLEARANCE SALE, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH FROM 10:00AM TO 2:00PM AT AVON PARK CHRISTIAN CHURCH. ENJOY $5 LAYER CAKES, $2 CHARM PACKS, $3 JELLY ROLLS, $3 STUFF-A-BAG AND $3 PER YARD WHILE SUPLLIES LAST. ALL PROCEEDS TP BENEFIT CHARITABLE DONATIONMS AND FUTURE COMMUNITY PROJECTS. LOCATED AT 1016 WEST CAMPHOR STREET IN AVON PARK.  

THE U.S. AIR FORCE TURNS 79, AND THE MILITARY SEA SERVICES MUSEUM IS CELEBRATING WITH A BIRTHDAY PARTY ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH AT 2 P.M.  THE EVENT IS OPEN TO AIR FORCE VETERANS, THEIR FAMILIES AND THE PUBLIC, WITH FREE CAKE AND ICE CREAM FOR EVERYONE. ADMISSION TO THE MUSEUM IS ALWAYS FREE. LOCATE AT 1402 ROSELAND AVENUE IN SEBRING. 

HIGHLANDS COUNTY IS OFFERING FREE TRAINING ON SEPTEMBER 26TH FROM 9 AM TO NOON AT THE RUTH E. HANDLEY CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY CENTER IN SEBRING. THE SESSION WILL HELP PARENTS, CAREGIVERS, TEACHERS, COACHES AND OTHER TRUSTED ADULTS RECOGNIZE WARNING SIGNS AND LEARN WAYS TO HELP KEEP CHILDREN SAFE. REGISTER AT HIGHLANDSFL.GOV BY SELECTING THE PROTECT YOUR CHILDREN TRAINING FROM THE NEWS SECTION. 

JOURNEY FANS CAN RELIVE THE CLASSIC ROCK HITS OF A GENERATION WHEN ABSOLUTE JOURNEY, A PREMIER JOURNEY TRIBUTE BAND, TAKES THE STAGE AT CIRCLE THEATRE IN SEBRING ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 29TH. THE GROUP WILL PERFORM TWO SHOWS AT 5:00 PM. AND 8:00 PM. DOORS OPEN AT 4:00 P.M. LOCATED AT 202 CIRCLE PARK DRIVE IN SEBRING. TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED ONLINE AT WWW.EVENTBRITE.COM. 

SEVIGNY & ASSOCIATES EYECARE PRESENTS STELLA’S FUND FAMILY FESTIVAL ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3RD, FROM 11:00 AM TO 4:00 PM. ENJOY FREE VISION SCREENINGS, A BOUNCE HOUSE, DUNK TANK, FOOD, LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, RAFFLES, AND MORE. ADMISSION IS FREE AND NO APPOINTMENT IS NEEDED. LOCATED AT 2313 U.S. HIGHWAY 27 IN AVON PARK. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 863-259-3777. 

JOIN KNOTTY GIRL FOUNDATION FOR THE 3RD ANNUAL LIGHT THE CIRCLE PINK COMMUNITY EVENT, OCTOBER 3RD, FROM 4:00PM-8:00PM IN DOWNTOWN SEBRING. PARTICIPATE IN THE COMMUNITY PINK STRUT, CAR & TRUCK SHOW, AND CIRCLE PARADE OF LIGHTS, AS WELL AS ENJOY FOOD, MUSIC, LOCAL VENDORS AND MORE AS THEY KICK OFF BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH. TO REGISTER OR TO LEARN MORE, VISIT WWW.LIGHTTHECIRCLEPINK.COM. 

THE 5TH ANNUAL CHILDREN’S BUSINESS FAIR IS COMING TO SEBRING ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4TH. HOSTED BY THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF THE HIGHLANDS, THE EVENT GIVES YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS A CHANCE TO CREATE A BUSINESS, SHOWCASE THEIR PRODUCTS OR SERVICES, AND SELL TO CUSTOMERS. KIDS CAN APPLY FOR A BOOTH, AND SHOPPERS CAN RSVP THROUGH WWW.CHILDRENSBUSINESSFAIR.ORG. THE EVENT RUNS FROM NOON TO 4 P.M. AT 219 NORTH RIDGEWOOD DRIVE.   

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND FROM THE FLORIDA ARTISTS SHOWCASE, THE SEGER EXPERIENCE BRINGS THE LEGENDARY SOUND OF BOB SEGER TO THE STAGE! CATCH THE SHOW ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24TH AT 7:00 PM AT THE ALAN JAY WILDSTEIN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS AT SOUTH FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE. FOR TICKETS, VISIT WWW.SFSCARTS.ORG OR CALL THE BOX OFFICE AT 863-784-7178. 

THE HEARTLAND HORSES HOEDOWN IS BACK!  JOIN THEM NOVEMBER 14TH FOR DINNER, DANCING AND LIVE MUSIC FROM COREY GREENWAY AND THE OUTTA HAND BAND, PLUS RAFFLES AND MORE. TICKETS ARE $35 AND INCLUDE A MEAL, KIDS 12 AND UNDER GET IN FREE. LOCATED AT 4305 INDEPENDENCE STREET IN AVON PARK FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 863-452-0006. 

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. 

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 SEPTEMBER. 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.