One week from today, our Lights in the Park event will be held beginning at 5:00pm, with the tree lighting scheduled for 7:00pm.
Tours of the Baynard House will be available, as well as live music and the opportunity to meet Santa himself!
Shepherd Road Rail Crossing Closing for Five Days
Shepherd Road Rail Crossing Closing for Five Days
Bartow, Fla. (November 30, 2017) — After the morning rush hour on Monday, CSX Transportation will close its Shepherd Road rail crossing just west of the intersection with South Florida Avenue (State Road 37) in South Lakeland. Crossing will be closed to vehicular traffic for five days as crews upgrade aging and damaged rail sections for a smoother ride. Dependent on destination and direction of travel, traffic will be detoured along Old Hwy. 37, Ewell Road and South Florida Avenue. Congestion and commuting delays are expected, particularly during peak morning and evening travel hours. Motorists are encouraged to drive with caution, obey signs and allow more time for trips through this area. For more information, contact CSX at 1-800-232-0144.
Cooking on the Ridge: Buckeye Cookies
Cooking on the Ridge: Buckeye Cookies
Ingredients
Directions
- You’ll need wax paper, a double boiler, a cookie pan, and a medium bowl. In the medium size bowl, mix peanut butter, butter, vanilla, and confectioners’ sugar (mixture will be stiff).
- Shape into balls and place on a pan covered with wax paper. Place into the refrigerator.
- In double boiler, melt chocolate and shortening. Pour into bowl and dip balls with chocolate. Refrigerate for thirty minutes until chocolate is firm.
The Mulberry Christmas Parade: Light Up The Night and Christmas Village
The Mulberry Christmas Parade will tak place on December 9th at 6:00 PM!
The Mulberry Christmas Village is happening at Spence Field immediately following the parade.
Polk County Seeks Diversity Program Recruits
Polk County Seeks Diversity Program Recruits
Bartow, Fla. (November 30, 2017) — The Proactive Diversity Recruitment and Training Program (PDRTP) is seeking three residents who would like a Polk County Fire Rescue career. An orientation program to explain the benefits of the program, how to apply and the hiring process will be held on Monday, December 11, 2017 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Neil Combee Administration Building in Room 413. It is located at 330 W. Church Street in Bartow.
The PDRTP is designed to help increase diversity within Polk County’s fire rescue workforce.
Applicants selected will receive training and education to assist with obtaining the required firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certifications. All books, materials and equipment needed for the required firefighter and EMT courses will be provided.
Recruits selected are paid an hourly salary, receive free schooling for required certifications and will then be hired by the fire rescue division once they successfully complete the program.
Minimum eligibility qualifications include:
- Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Pass basic reading comprehension and math test
- Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver license
- Complete a county driving course
- Pass a criminal background check
- Pass a medical screening
- Pass a physical agility test
- Sign a sworn affidavit attesting to the non-use of tobacco products
- Be economically disadvantaged by HUD guidelines
- Must be a Polk County resident for two years prior to application submission
For more information, contact Sharon Mathis at (863) 534-6027 or [email protected].
“A Night at the North Pole”! The Lakeland Christmas Parade December 7th from 7 to 9:30 PM
Join us for “A Night at the North Pole”! On Thursday, December 7th, 2017 the 37th Annual Lakeland Christmas parade, sponsored by The Junior League of Greater Lakeland FL, will kick off at 7:00 pm with a fantastic fireworks display over Lake Mirror. Over 100 organizations will be participating in this year’s event!
Chairs
Please do not place chairs near roadways prior to 24 hours before the event.
Please do not block sidewalks or ADA ramps, etc.
More Info
Questions about the parade? Please email [email protected].
A Magical Christmas Celebration at Havendale Christmas Parade Friday December 8, 7 PM – 10 PM
Havendale Christmas Parade
Friday, December 8 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The City of Winter Haven in conjunction with the City of Auburndale is pleased to bring you a Magical Christmas Celebration Parade! This annual parade will officially start at 7:00 PM from Spring Lake Square and work its way up Havendale Blvd. to Wells Fargo in Auburndale.
INFORMATION
The streets will close at 6:00 PM, parking will be limited. For more information please call the Auburndale Chamber of Commerce at (863) 967-3400.
