This is Heartland Happenings. Your guide to local events throughout the community
LAKESIDE DENTAL ARTS IS HOLDING A COLLECTION FOR HEARTLAND FOOD BANK THROUGH APRIL 30TH. PLEASE DROP OFF YOUR NON-PERISHABLE FOOD DONATIONS TO 2660 US HWY 27 SOUTH IN SEBRING. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 863-382-7676.
BARE WOOD MARKET IS HAVING A FOOD/ITEMS DRIVE FOR HEARTLAND CAT RESCUE FROM APRIL 3RD THROUGH APRIL 27TH. A BOX WILL BE PLACED AT THE FRONT OF THE STORE FOR YOUR DONATIONS. FOOD CAN BE WET OR DRY AND ANY BRAND. OTHER ITEMS NEEDED INCLUDE LITTER, 13 GALLON GARBAGE BAGS, AND LAUNDRY DETERGENT. VISIT BARE WOOD MARKET'S FACEBOOK OR INSTAGRAM PAGE FOR A COMPLETE LIST. LOCATED AT 130 N. RIDGEWOOD DRIVE IN DOWNTOWN SEBRING.
THE 26TH ANNUAL NU-HOPE ELDER CARE SERVICES GOLF TOURNAMENT, WILL BE SATURDAY, APRIL 13TH, AT THE PINECREST GOLF CLUB IN AVON PARK. THIS YEAR'S EVENT IS PRESENTED BY INSIGHT AUCTIONEERS, MARTZ FAMILY TRUCKING, AND PRO LAWN MAINTENANCE. THIS IS A FOUR PERSON SCRAMBLE WITH HANDICAPPED FLIGHTS. REGISTRATION WILL BEGIN AT 7:00AM. THE FEE IS $85 PER GOLFER OR $340 PER FOUR PERSON TEAM. REGISTRATIONS ARE DUE BY APRIL 5TH. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 863-382-2134.
NEW BEGINNINGS FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH WILL BE HOSTING A DUAL FUNDRAISER . SATURDAY, APRIL 13TH STARTING AT 8:00AM. FROM 8:00AM-2:00PM THERE WILL BE A RUMMAGE SALE TO BENEFIT THE 2026 CLASS OF HEARTLAND CHRISTIAN ACADEMY. FROM 11:00AM TO 3:00PM THERE WILL BE A SPAGHETTI DINNER TO BENEFIT THE WOMEN'S GROUP OF THE CHURCH AND TO ASSIST IN THEIR OUTREACH ACTIVITIES. THE SPAGHETTI DINNER COST IS $5.00.
THE 7TH ANNUAL CHAMPION FOR CHILDREN CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT WILL BE SATURDAY, APRIL 13TH, STARTING AT 10:00AM. THERE WILL BE FUN, LUNCH, DINNER, $2 DRAFTS, RAFFLES AND A 50/50 DRAWING. $40 TEAM PRE-REGISTRATION AND $50 TEAM REGISTRATION, DAY OF THE EVENT. LOCATED AT THE AMERICAN VETERANS POST #21 AT 623 US HWY 27 SOUTH IN SEBRING. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 863-385-0234.
THE 4TH ANNUAL HERITAGE FESTIVAL WILL BE APRIL 13TH AND APRIL 14TH, FROM 10:00AM-4:00PM EACH DAY. IT WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE PEARCE HOMESTEAD, AT 70 BOONDOCK ROAD IN FORT BASINGER OFF HWY 98 AND COUNTY ROAD 721. ENJOY THE LEE ALCORN BAND, LOCAL ENTERTAINMENT, HOUSE TOURS, GUIDED KISSIMMEE RIVER BOAT TOURS, A COLONIAL PERIOD FASHION SHOW, FOOD AND CRAFT VENDORS, FLORIDA CRACKER TRAIL RIDERS, AND A SPINNING AND QUILT DISPLAY. ADMISSION IS $10 PER CAR.
THE 3RD ANNUAL COMEDY NIGHT, BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE GREATER LAKE PLACID CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, WILL BE SATURDAY, APRIL 13TH. THE SHOW WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE BARN AT PASO FINO. ENJOY AN EVENING OF FOOD AND LAUGHS. DINNER WILL BE PORK LOIN, YELLOW RICE, GREEN BEANS AND DESSERT AS WELL AS A VEGETARIAN OPTION. THE HEADLINER WILL BE RC SMITH. TICKETS ARE $50 PER PERSON. PLEASE PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS BY APRIL 5TH BY CALLING 863-465-4331.
SENIOR AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (S.A.L.T.) HOLDS MONTHLY MEETINGS EVERY 3RD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH. THIS MONTH'S MEETING WILL BE APRIL 16TH AT 9:00AM. THE MEETING WILL BE HELD AT THE SEBRING RECREATION CLUB AT 333 POMEGRANATE AVENUE IN SEBRING RIGHT BEHIND THE SEBRING POLICE DEPARTMENT. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 863-701-9100 EXT. 330.
THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF AVON PARK WILL HOST A GARDEN PARTY ON TUESDAY, APRIL 16TH, STARTING AT 2:00PM. IT WILL BE LOCATED ON THE GROUNDS OF THE AVON PARK DEPOT MUSEUM. GUESTS CAN ENJOY LIVE VIOLIN MUSIC, LIGHT REFRESHMENTS, AND A LIVE AUCTION FEATURING VINTAGE JEWELRY. TICKETS ARE $10 AND CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE MUSEUM OR BY CALLING 813-482-4868.
THERE WILL BE A FLORIDA-FREINDLY LANDSCAPING TALK AND TOUR AT ROBBINS NURSEY SOUTH OF SEBRING, THURSDAY, APRIL 18TH FROM 10:00AM-12:30PM. LEARN THE 9 PRINCIPLES OF FLORIDA FRIENDLY LANDSCAPING AND THEN TAKE A TOUR OF THE NURSERY FOR A MORE IN DEPTH LOOK AT 40 FLORIDA FRIENDLY PLANTS THAT WILL MAKE YOUR YARD A COLORFUL, LOW-MAINTENANCE REFUGE FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. ADMISSION IS FREE. PLEASE REGISTER YOUR ATTENDENCE BY CALLING 863-402-6540.
THE HABITAT GOLF FOR HOMES TOURNAMENT WILL BE, SATURDAY, APRIL 20TH, AT THE COUNTRY CLUB OF SEBRING. ENJOY GREAT GOLF, PRIZES, RAFFLE CONTESTS AND FUN FOR ALL! JOIN THEM IN HELPING TO BUILD FOUR HOMES FOR FAMILIES THROUGH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY. TO REGISTER OR FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE HABITAT OFFICE AT 863-385-7156.
THE SEBRING HISTORICAL SOCIETY PRESENTS “A DAY AT THE RINGLING MUSEUM,” SATURDAY, APRIL 20TH. ENJOY A DELICIOUS LUNCH AT DER DUTCHMAN PRIOR TO THE MUSEUM TOUR! COST IS $135.00 PER PERSON WITH PAYMENT DUE AT TIME OF REGISTRATION. TRANSPORTATION, LUNCH, ADMISSION, AND DRIVER TIP INCLUDED IN PRICE. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 863-471-2522.
THE ROTARY C LUB OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY AND THE HIGHLANDS ART LEAGUE PRESENT “SIPPIN' ON THE CIRCLE,” ON SATURDAY, APRIL 20TH, ON THE CIRCLE IN DOWNTOWN SEBRING. THERE WILL OVER A HUNDRED CRAFT BEERS AND WINES TO SAMPLE, LIVE MUSIC, FOOD TRUCKS, AND FUN FROM 1:00PM-8:00PM. MAKE SURE TO GET YOUR VIP TASTING BANDS ONLINE NOW AT HIGHLANDSARTLEAGUE.ORG.
NASGRASS INC. WILL BE HAVING THEIR APRIL RACE, SATURDAY, APRIL 13TH! ENJOY 70+ MPH MOWER AND KART RACING, STARTING AT 6:00PM. AFFORDABLE FAMILY FUN MEETS THRILLS ALL NIGHT LONG! $15 GENERAL ADMISSION AND $20 PIT PASSES. LOCATED AT FLORIDA FLYWHEELERS PARK AT 7000 AVON PARK CUTOFF ROAD IN FORT MEADE.
THE 13TH ANNUAL BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL WILL BE SATURDAY, APRIL 27TH, FROM 9:00AM-3:00PM, AT DONALDSON PARK IN DOWNTOWN AVON PARK. ENJOY ORIGINAL ARTS AND CRAFTS VENDORS, FOOD AND BEVERAGES, LIVE BLUEGRASS ENTERTAINMENT, BLUEBERRIES AND MORE!
THE ADVENTHEALTH LAKE PLACID AND WAUCHULA FOUNDATION'S CLAYS AND CAMO EVENT WILL BE FRIDAY, MAY 3RD. THERE WILL AWARDS FOR HE TOP TWO TEAMS, OVERALL MALE, OVERALL FEMALE, AND OVERALL JR. TOP SHOOTERS. ALSO ENJOY EASY ONSITE PARKING, BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND TRAIL SNACKS, AND CHANCES TO WIN! REGISTRATION AND BREAKFAST WILL BEGIN AT 8:00AM AND THE TOURNAMENT STARTS AT 9:00AM. LOCATED AT THE OK CORRAL GUN CLUB AT 9449 NE 48TH STREET IN OKEECHOBEE. PLEASE REGISTER BY APRIL 19TH. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 863-402-5525.
THE GFWC LAKE PLACID JUNIOR WOMAN'S CLUB WILL BE HAVING A MAD HATTER'S TEA PARTY, SATURDAY, MAY 4TH, FROM 1:00PM-4:00PM. JOIN THEM FOR A SILENT PURSE AUCTION, OPPORTUNITY BASKETS, AND A 50/50 RAFFLE. ENTERTAINMENT WILL BE PROVIDED BY DUELING PIANOS. TICKETS ARE $35 AND ALL PROCEEDS WILL HELP LOCAL LAKE PLACID CHARITIES AND SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS. FOR TICKETS PLEASE TEXT 863-949-0052. LOCATED AT THE LAKE PLACID GOVERNMENT CENTER AT 1069 US 27 NORTH IN LAKE PLACID.
THE HIGHLANDS LAKESIDE THEATRE WILL BE HAVING THEIR 50TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON REVEAL GALA, SATURDAY MAY 4TH, STARTING AT 7:00PM. COCKTAIL ATTIRE IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. ADMISSION IS FREE. LOCATED AT 356 W. CENTER AVENUE IN SEBRING.
TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW FOR THE WATERMELON FESTIVAL CONCERT! ENJOY CONFEDERATE RAILROAD, FRIDAY NIGHT, MAY 10TH. GRAB YOUR TICKETS AT WWW.EVENTBRITE.COM OR FROM ANY HARDEE COUNTY ROTARIAN.
TOBY THE CLOWN FOUNDATION IS HOSTING THE FIRST CLOWNIN' AROUND CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT, OCTOBER 26TH, AT THE COUNTRY CLUB OF SEBRING. REGISTER TODAY FOR A SPONSORSHIP OR TO PLAY IN THE TOURNAMENT. SPACE IS LIMITED. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT THE MUSEUM AT 109 WEST INTERLAKE BLVD. IN LAKE PLACID OR WWW.TOBYSGOLFTOURNAMENT.COM.
SAVE THE DATE! THE HEARTLAND HOEDOWN BROUGHT TO YOU BY HEARTLAND HORSES EQUINE ACTIVTIES & LEARNING CENTER, WILL BE NOVEMBER 16TH FROM 5:00PM-10:00PM. ENJOY LIVE MUSIC, RAFFLES, A SPECIAL DRILL TEAM PERFORMANCE AND MORE! PLEASE MAKE SURE TO BRING YOUR OWN CHAIR. CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER ARE FREE.
THERE WILL BE BEGINNER LINE DANCE CLASSES AT AMVETS POST #21 IN SEBRING EVERY TUESDAY. CLASSES WILL BE FROM 1:00PM-3:00PM. LOCATED AT 623 HWY. 27 SOUTH IN SEBRING. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL DEE GREVAN AT 863-257-6543.
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.
ATTENTION BINGO PLAYERS! LAKE PLACID ELKS LODGE #2661 IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE NEW BINGO PAYOUT INCREASES SOON TO BE EFFECTIVE. TRY YOUR LUCK 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 MARCH 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.