Events

Free health assessment in Polk County

Submitted by Eric Glasser, Anchor/Reporter

Wednesday, November 7th, 2012, 1:02pm

Winter Haven, Florida -- Don't wait for all that food this winter to pack on pounds. And don't wait for New Year's to make a resolution to get in shape.

You can take a big step toward wellness and meeting the demands of the season this weekend, Saturday, Nov. 10, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., with free health screenings, BMI measurements, wellness counseling and massages.

Floridablue is sponsoring the event at 385 Cypress Gardens Blvd in
Winter Haven.

For more information, contact Megan Fain at (863) 291-0146.

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Veterans Day Ceremony to honor WWII soldiers of Lakeland

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Saturday, November 3rd, 2012, 10:53am

Veterans Day Ceremony to honor WWII soldiers of Lakeland

Lakeland, FL-- The Polk County Veterans Council will present the annual Veterans Day Ceremony on November 10.

The event will begin at 10 a.m. in Veterans Park, immediately followed by a parade, and a festival at Munn Park.

Organizers say this special ceremony will pay special tribute to the Lakeland-based Food Manufacturing Company (FMC)- which manufactured the Landing Vehicle Track (LVT) used in the assault on Japanese held islands during the WW II Pacific Campaign.

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Water, Wings and Wild Things Naturefest 2012

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Friday, November 2nd, 2012, 9:40am

Water, Wings and Wild Things Naturefest 2012

Polk County, FL-- 2012 Circle B Bar Reserve will host Polk’s NatureFest 2012 this Saturday, November 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Organizers have provided all of the event's details below:

Come join us as we celebrate nature. This free event features live native Florida animals that you can see up close, such as the alligator, bald eagle and the Florida panther. There will be hands-on activities, a prescribed fire obstacle course, impressive birding, tree climbing (for ages six-years and older), archery and a whole lot more for you and your family to enjoy.

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WE3 Conference & Expo, and Business Partner Reception

Submitted by Polk County Public Schools

Sunday, October 28th, 2012, 9:53am

WE3 Conference & Expo, and Business Partner Reception

BARTOW, FL-- On Tuesday, November 6, the public is invited to attend the “WE3 Conference and Expo.”

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LEGOLAND: Help wanted- Dream job requires long hours of fun, play

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Monday, October 15th, 2012, 5:27pm

LEGOLAND: Help wanted- Dream job requires long hours of fun, play

Winter Haven, FL-- LEGOLAND® Florida today announced during its first birthday celebration it is seeking qualified applicants for a new, in-house Master Model Builder to join its team. Essential job responsibilities include envisioning, designing and building unique LEGO® creations.

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Outdoors Expo: Vendor space still available

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Saturday, October 13th, 2012, 10:31am

Outdoors Expo: Vendor space still available

Bartow, FL-- Polk County Parks & Recreation is hosting the Second Annual Outdoors Expo on Saturday, November 10 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Saddle Creek Park & Campground in Lakeland.

The expo features local outdoor recreation opportunities such as archery, ATV and fishing demonstrations, youth archery tournament, adult corn hole tournament, and much more.

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Fall events and Family FunDay tomorrow!

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Friday, October 12th, 2012, 2:32pm

Polk County, FL-- Visit the Polk County History Center this month for its Family FunDay, Lunch and Learn Series and other Halloween celebrations. The events are scheduled as follows:

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