CHAMBER & COMMUNITY
CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Regularly Scheduled Weekly and Monthly Meetings and Events


Alzheimer's Association Support Group meets Mondays at 2:00 pm at the Oaks of Avon.  For details, call (863) 385-3444

Avon Park Boy Scouts, Troop 156 meets Tuesdays from 7:00-8:30 pm in the Scout Lodge.  Boys ages 11-17 are eligible to join.  Call (863) 452-2385

American Legion Post #69 and American Legion Post #69 Auxiliary meets 2nd Monday at 7:30 pm.   Saturdays, dinner is served at 5:00pm and music from 6:00-9:00 pm Call (863) 453-4553 for more information

Avon Park Breakfast Rotary Club meets Fridays at 7:00 am at the Rotary Building on South Verona Street.  Please call Wally Randall at (863) 453-0240 for more information

Avon Park Noon Rotary Club meets Wednesdays at 12:00 pm at the Rotary Building on South Verona Street.  Please call Forrest Hilton at (863) 452-2906

Avon Park Veterans Honor Guard meets 1st Monday at 4:00 pm at the American Legion Post 69. Call 863-453-2169 for more information

Avon Park Library Free Film Series - Noon every Saturday except holidays, year-round , the Avon Park Library will show Vintage and Classic Films. Call (863) 452-3803 for more information

Avon Park Car Show - Car Enthusiasts meet every Thursday at Checker's in Avon Park. Anyone interested may participate, just show up.

American Bikers Aimed Toward Education meets last Sunday of each month at the Ridge Lounge at 12:30 pm.  Call (863) 453-5528 for more information

Aquacise program, Arthritis Foundation. Warm water exercise program at the Hotel Jacaranda.  Call the  Barbara Carley at Therapy Center at 1-800-741-4008 for more information

Avon Park Library, weekly story-time at 10:00 am Tuesdays, preschoolers age 3-5.  Call (863) 452-3803 for more information

Al-Anon Family Groups meet Tuesday at noon at the Union Congregational Church, 105 N. Forest venue, Avon Park

Avon Park Jaycees meet 2nd & 4th Thursday at the Avon Park Jaycee Building at 7:00 pm.  Contact Mike McCracken at (863) 452-1222 for more information

Beta Sigma Phi, Xi Nu Sigma, 7pm the second and fourth Tuesdays each month at members homes throughout the county.  Please call (863) 452-1016 for more information

BMX Racing - Practice sessions Thursday nights from 6-8pm and races on Saturdays with gates opening at 6:00 pm.

Clogging Class - The Grand Prix Clogggers offer clogging classes every Friday at Reflections on Silver Lake in Avon Park.  For more information, call Julie at (863) 386-0434

Comedy Nights are back again at the Esperante Restaurant at the Four Points by Sheraton.  Italian Themed Dinner Buffet from 5:30 till 8:00 pm, with the Comedy Show starting at 8:00 pm.  Reservations are required.  Comedy Nights are every Wednesday with the first show of the season starting on Wednesday, October 1, 2008.  Please call (863) 655-7200 for reservations, or more information

Community Drum Circle - A public drum circle is held the 3rd Sunday of every month from 3:00- 5:00 pm except July, August, and September at Highlands Hammock State Park. Call  Fred at 863-402-8238 for more information

Family Support Group conducted by Ace Homecare and Hope Hospice will start Tuesday, November 25th and run every Tuesday.  The meeting will be at Crown Pointe Assisted Living Community and begin at 10:00 am.  This support group will be conducted by Cyl Falis, RN, Carol Better, LPN from Ace Home Health with Charlie Stroup, Bereavement Counselor, Hope Hospice.  Public is invited, and there is no charge.  For more information, please call Carol or Cyl at (863) 385-7058

Florida Flywheelers Antique Engine Club (863) 285-9121 or visit them on the web at  www.floridaflywheelers.org

Florida Lawn Mower Racing Association - visit them on the web at  www.floridalawnracing.net

Founders Garden Club.  Meetings are held Thursdays at 7:00 am at the Avon Park Rotary Building.

Gatorama now has a new showtime schedule and fun up coming events for the whole family. For more information call (863) 675-0623 or visit them on the web at www.gatorama.com

Harmoney Hoedowners Square Dance Club offers beginning dance lessons for new and returning dancers from 4:00-6:00 pm Thursdays and classes for last years dancers from 2:00-4:00 pm at Reflections on Silver Lake in Avon Park from December 1st thru the end of March.  Call Sam at (863) 382-6792 for more information.  Feel free to visit www.samdunn.net  for more information

Heartland Dog Club has their monthly club meetings at Woody's BBQ on the 2nd Tuesday of each month starting at 7:00 pm.  Anyone interested in membership in the Heartland Dog Club may complete an application after attending three monthly club meetings.  You may contact Dr. Laura Van Horn, President at pinscher@strato.net, or visit their website at www.HeartlandDogClubFlorida.org

Heartland Horses & Handicapped, Inc. is now offering Pony rides every Monday from 4:00-6:00 pm (weather permitting.  Donation is $5 per child.  All proceeds raised support our Free Assisted riding program for adults and children with special needs.  The Free Assisted Riding Program does provide Free assisted riding sessions for adults & children with special needs from 9:00 am till 11:00 am on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.   For more information, call (863) 452-0006 or visit www.heartlandhorses.org

Heartland Symphony Orchestra rehearses every Tuesday from 5:00 pm till 7:00 pm at the Avon Park Campus of South Florida Community College.  New members welcome.  Call conductor Bryan Johnson at (863) 638-7231 for more information

Members of the Heartland Riders Association get together on the following:  Sundays for breakfast at Heron's Garden in Lake Placid,  1st Friday of each month at GHC Motorsports in Lake Placid, 4th Sunday of each month at the Tiki Bar at Paul's Harborside on Lake Glenada in Avon Park, and 3rd Saturday of each month on the Circle in Sebring.  For more information,  go to www.hra-riders.com

Hibiscus Garden Club meets 2nd Thursday at 2:00 pm (Sept. thru May)  Call Nina at (863) 453-8528 or Nancy at (863) 463-6897 for more information

Highlands County Moose Lodge #2494 meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday at 8:00 pm. Thursdays there is Euchre at 7:00 pm Call 863-452- 0579 for more information

Highlands Community Orchestra rehearses 5:00-7:00 pm Room 34, South Florida Community College.  The chorus rehearses at 7:15 pm.  New members are always welcome.  Call (863) 453-6661 for more information

Highlands County Shrine Club - Meets every Saturday morning for breakfast. They also have a Flea Market every Saturday from 7:00 am till 2:00 pm. Call 863-382-2208 for more information

Highlands County Narcotics Anonymous meets Wednesday at 8pm at the Lakeside House, 1513 Highlands Avenue, Avon Park

Highlands Lake Volunteer Fire & Rescue meet the 2nd and 4th Thursday at 7:00 pm at the Fire Department, 2840 Highlands Blvd., Avon Park

Highlands Stamp Club meets the 1st Monday of each month (except July) at 1:00 pm at St. John's United Methodist Church behind Wal-Mart (863) 382-9373

Highlands Pedalers Bicycle Club of Highlands County.  They meet the 1st Thursday of each month at the Kenilworth Lodge in Sebring.  Please visit them at www.highlandspedalers.com

Historical Society of Avon Park, Board meeting at noon the third Monday of the month.  Meetings are held at the Depot Museum.  Society members welcome.  Please call Larry Levey at (863) 385-8618 for more information.

Masonic Lodge meets 1st and 3rd Mondays at 7:30 pm.  Contact John at (863) 453-5292

Overeater's Anonymous meets Tuesdays from 9:00 till 10:00 at the 7th Day Adventist Church at 1410 W. Avon Park Blvd, Thursdays at the ARC Bldg on College Drive in Avon Park from 4:00 pm till 5:00 pm, and on Sundays at Florida Hospital Heartland Conference Room from 4:00 pm till 5:00 pm.    Please call (863) 385-4277 for more information.

Sweet Adeline's Show Chorus - 7:00 pm every Thursday in the Rotary Club Building.  New members always welcome.  Please call (863) 452-1927 for more information

T.O.P.S. FL 618 meets every Tuesday at the Community Bible Church at 1400 17A North in Avon Park.  Weigh in begins at 4:00 pm.  Meeting begins at 5pm.  For more information, contact Florence at (863) 452-1093

The Artists Group (T.A.G.) holds a Critique Clinic from 2:00 pm till 4:00 pm on the first Sunday of the month at the Hotel Jacaranda in Avon Park.  They also hold weekly classes in jewelry, beading, watercolor, oil, and acrylic painting.  Beginning and intermediate students welcome.  For more information please call (863) 784-7346

US Military Vets Motorcycle Club has open meetings the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm at the American Legion Post on W. Bell Street in Avon Park.  All military and ex-military bikers are welcome.  For more information, call (863) 385-6216

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #9853 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #9853 Meets 2nd Wednesday of each month.  The Auxiliary meets 3rd Wednesday at 7:30 pm.     Call  Dick Turner at 863-452-9853 for more information

Weight Watchers Meetings for Highlands County are as follows:  Thursdays (9:00 am) at the Resurrection Lutheran Church located at 324 E. Main Street in Avon Park,  Mondays (4:30 pm and 6:00 pm) at the Woman's Club of Sebring located at 4260 Lakeview Drive in Sebring,  and Tuesdays (9:00 am) at the Lake Placid Women's Club located at 21 N. Main Street in Lake Placid.  For more information, please call (800) 651-6000

 

 

Monthly Calendar of Events

      

March

2010

 1         Artist Series: Neil Berg's 101 Years of Broadway: A Sequel, 7:30 pm, SFCC Theater for the Performing Arts.

2         Matinee Series: Tamburitzan, 1:30 pm, SFCC Theatre for the Performing Arts.

6         Lawn Mower Racing - Race #6 at the Avon Park Mower Plex.  For more information call (863) 382-1070  or visit www.floridalawnracing.net

6        Project Graduation Steak Dinner sponsored by Bill Jarrett Ford at the dealership from 11am - 2pm. Tickets are $6.00, and can be purchased from Nancy Odham at 443-2416 or by a Senior parent volunteer.

6        Stars Elvis Wade Benefit Show time TBA but will  held at Duffer's Sports Grille.

6         13th Annual Avon Park Chamber Golf Tournament. Pinecrest Golf Club sign in at 7:30 am. with a 8 am shotgun start. for more information call 863-453-3350.

6         Shelby Dressel's "Welcome Home Concert", Witham Chevrolet 601 US Hwy 27 N., Avon Park, FL. Music starts at 11:00 am. For more information call 863.453.5000.

6         Last Chance Ranch 10k/5k Run/Walk to be held at Highlands Hammock State Park. More details to come at a later date.

6         Arabian Nights at the Quality Inn. A dramatic and mystical 3 course cuisine tasting of the middle east, one night only live entertainment, starts at 6 pm. Seating is limited reservations required. For more information call 863.385.4500

7          Stars Coed Softball Practices, 3pm at the Highlands County Softball Fields.

9         Matinee Series: Five By Design in Stay Tuned, 1:30 pm, SFCC Theatre for the Performing Arts.

12       The Blood Mobile will be at the Avon Park Chamber of Commerce from 1pm to 4pm. For more information call 863.453.3350

12     Dining with the Chefs' at the Palms of Sebring.  Chefs from Highlands County will participate in this charity event to raise funds for the Sebring and Avon Park Meals on Wheels . Starts at 6:00 p.m.Tickets are $20.00 per person and can be purchased at: Avon Park Chamber of Commerce, Heartland National Bank & Avanti Company in Avon Park. For information contact: Janice Roberts 402-4702

13       Stars Coed Softball Tourney, 8am, Highlands County Softball Field's.

13       Artist Series: A Night at the Oscars, 7:30 pm, SFCC Theater for the Performing Arts.    

13       12 Annual Classic Car Show. Well Motor Company from 9am-2pm. For more information call 863-453-6644

13       Sons of Am Vets Golf Tournament, Sebring Municipal Golf Course.

14       Michigan Moose Tournament, River Greens.

16       Matinee Series: Lets Hang On, 1:30 pm, SFCC Theatre for the Performing Arts. 

16      SALT Council Meeting. Meeting to be held at the Lake Placid Police Department, 8 N. Oak Ave. starts at 10am. For more information call 863.443.0747

17       Hairpin Spin 12-2pm at the Chateau Élan. Proceeds to Benefit Highlands County Humane Society, Sebring Hall of Fame, Highlands Art League and Children's Services Foundation of Highlands County. Form more information call 863.386.0505 or email to hairspin@yahoo.com 

17        St. Paddy's day Feast  Quality Inn. Real Irish Food and Irish drink specials from 5-8 pm reservation required. For more information call 863.385.4500    

17-20  The 58th Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring. The gates open Wednesday March 17, and remain open 24 hours a day through Saturday. For more information call 1-800-626-7223 or visit them on the web at           www.sebringraceway.com   

18       MOFAC Third Thursday: Just Above the Water: Florida Folk Art, 12:30 - 2pm., SFCC MOFAC.

18      New Advances in Newsom Eye Care Lunch 'n Learn Thursday, at noon with Dr. Bucci. All of the aforementioned events will be taking place at our Avon Park office. The address there is 1023 US 27 S., Avon Park, FL 33825. More information can be received by calling our Sebring branch at 863-385-1544 as well as to RSVP for the events.

20       Artist Series: Bowfire, 7:30 pm, SFCC Theater for the Performing Arts.    

21       Community Drum Circle with Primal Connection from 3:00 pm till 5:00 pm in the picnic area of Highlands Hammock State Park.  Bring a lawn chair or blanket, any instrument you care to play, and your sense of adventure.  Suitable for all age groups  For more information, call Fred at (863) 402-8238  www.floridastateparks.org/highlandshammock

23       Avon Park Chamber of Commerce Membership Luncheon. Sponsored by National Employer Services, will be held at the Hotel Jacaranda 12:00 pm, $10 per person. For more information or to RSVP call 863.453.3350 

23       Matinee Series: William Michaels, 1:30 pm, SFCC Theatre for the Performing Arts.        

23       Cataracts & Glaucoma Seminar Tuesday, at 2:00 p.m. with Dr. Newsom. All of the aforementioned events will be taking place at our Avon Park office. The address there is 1023 US 27 S., Avon Park, FL 33825. More information can be received by calling our Sebring branch at 863-385-1544 as well as to RSVP for the events.  

24       Florida Printmakers Invitational Prints from the Collection of Joey Sacco, Through May 6, SFCC MOFAC.

24        Artist Series: John Pizzarelli, 7:30 pm, SFCC Theater for the Performing Arts.    

26        The Foundation at Florida Hospital Heartland will be hosting the 2nd Annual Drive 4 UR Heart Event sponsored by Ford. The event is from 7am - 7pm near the ER entrance. Ford will donate $20 for each completed test drive. All proceeds will benefit the Heart and Vascular Center Campaign.

26-27  31st Annual "Spring Time on the Mall" Art's, Crafts & Folk Music Festival. Friday March 26, the times will be 9am-5pm, and on the 27 it will run from 9am- 4pm. For more information call the Avon Park Chamber of Commerce 863-453-3350.

26-27   Avon Park Relay for Life will be held at the Avon Park High School football field. Starts at 6pm on the 26th and will end at noon on the 27th.

27        Lawn Mower Racing - Race #7 at the Avon Park Mower Plex.  For more information call (863) 382-1070  or visit www.floridalawnracing.net

27       28th RG Club Championship Tournament, River Greens.

27       VFW Golf Tournament, Sebring Municipal Golf Course.

April

2010

 3          Nu Hope Golf Tournament, Pinecrest Golf Club.

9         Miss Avon Park Pageant, held at Avon Park Middle School starts at 7:30pm doors open at 7:00pm.

10       The 8th Drs. Thakkar Red & White Ball to benefit the Highlands County American Red Cross. At Four Points Sheraton Chateau Elan. Tickets are on sale for $75.00 ea or $140.00 per couple. For more information call 863.386.4440

10       Jr. Miss Avon Park, held at the Avon Park Middle School starts at 2:00pm doors open at 1:30.

10        Avon Park Diamond Club Boosters Golf Tournament, Pinecrest Golf Club.

10        Stars Tennis Training & Competition, 9 am, SFCC Tennis Courts.

10        Dixie Youth Tournament, Sebring Municipal Golf Course.

10        American Legion Tournament, River Greens.

17        New Year Benefit Golf Tournament - Sun N' Lake Golf Course - 8:30 Shotgun

17        Stars Tennis Training & Competition, 9 am, SFCC Tennis Courts.

17        Lawn Mower Racing - Race #8 at the Avon Park Mower Plex.  For more information call (863) 382-1070  or visit www.floridalawnracing.net

17        Earth Day at the Hammock. At 7:30 am there will be a 5K Run, 9am Invasive Plant pull, and at & pm Music in the park concert. For more information call (863) 386-6094 or www.FloridaStateParks.org/highlandshammock 

17       " Music in the Park" Concerts, California Toe Jam Band- Oldies. 7:00 - 9:00pm at Highlands Hammock State Park.  Admissions just $5.00 per person, accompanied kids age 12 & under are free. For more information call (863) 386-6094 or www.FloridaStateParks.org/highlandshammock 

18       Community Drum Circle with Primal Connection from 3:00 pm till 5:00 pm in the picnic area of Highlands Hammock State Park.  Bring a lawn chair or blanket, any instrument you care to play, and your sense of adventure.  Suitable for all age groups  For more information, call Fred at (863) 402-8238  www.floridastateparks.org/highlandshammock 

24        Stars Tennis Training & Competition, 9 am, SFCC Tennis Courts.

24        Ladies Bill Jarrett Tournament, River Greens.

24-25   Orchid Society of Highlands County Annual Orchid show. Event will be held at the Bert J. Harris Agricultural center in Sebring.

May

2010

 1          Lawn Mower Racing - Race #9 at the Avon Park Mower Plex.  For more information call (863) 382-1070  or visit www.floridalawnracing.net

1         Avon Park Project Graduation Tournament, River Greens.

1-2     Highlands County Amateur Tournament, Highlands Ridge Golf Course North.

8          Stars Basketball Training & Competition 10:00 am location TBA.

8          Avon Park Rotary Golf Tournament, Pinecrest Golf Club.

15         Stars Basketball Training & Competition 10:00 am location TBA.

15        Lawn Mower Racing - Race #10 at the Avon Park Mower Plex.  For more information call (863) 382-1070  or visit www.floridalawnracing.net

15        " Music in the Park" Concerts, Mountain Brew- Bluegrass/Country. 7:00 - 9:00pm at Highlands Hammock State Park.  Admissions just $5.00 per person, accompanied kids age 12 & under are free. For more information call (863) 386-6094 or www.FloridaStateParks.org/highlandshammock 

16        Community Drum Circle with Primal Connection from 3:00 pm till 5:00 pm in the picnic area of Highlands Hammock State Park.  Bring a lawn chair or blanket, any instrument you care to play, and your sense of adventure.  Suitable for all age groups  For more information, call Fred at (863) 402-8238  www.floridastateparks.org/highlandshammock 

16         Stars Recreation Club Pizza Party & Dance. Duffer's Sports Grille at 1 pm.

22          Stars Basketball Training & Competition 10:00 am location TBA.

22          The First Annual Purple & White Ball to benefit Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society. The Four Points by Sheraton Sebring, Château Élan. Cocktail Hour Begins at 7 pm and dinner will be served at 8 pm. For more information call 863-381-2430.

June

2010

 5         Stars Swimming Competition/Aquacize at Avon Park High School time TBA.

5         Casey Classic Tournament, Pinecrest Golf Club.

5         Smith Barney Sebring Sunrise Golf Tournament - Sun N' Lake Golf Course - 8:30 Shotgun

5-6      41st Annual Bagwell Junior Golf Tournament, River Greens.

12        Stars Swimming Competition/Aquacize at Avon Park High School time TBA.

19       Stars Swimming Competition/Aquacize at Avon Park High School time TBA.

20       Community Drum Circle with Primal Connection from 3:00 pm till 5:00 pm in the picnic area of Highlands Hammock State Park.  Bring a lawn chair or blanket, any instrument you care to play, and your sense of adventure.  Suitable for all age groups  For more information, call Fred at (863) 402-8238  www.floridastateparks.org/highlandshammock 

26-27  Bill Jarrett Golf Tournament, River Greens.

July

2010

 4         15th Annual Firecracker 5 K Race. Starts 7:30 at Highlands Hammock State Park. Proceeds benefit Avon Park High School's Cross Country program. Registration fees are $20, contact Chet Brojek for forms at (863) 385-4736 or cbrojek@comcast.net 

10      Star Bowling Training at 9 am , Royal Palms Bowling Center.

17      Star Bowling Training at 9 am , Royal Palms Bowling Center.

24     Star Bowling County Games at 9 am , Royal Palms Bowling Center.

31      Star Bowling District Games at 9 am , Royal Palms Bowling Center.

August

2010

 8        Stars Recreation Club Theater Party, 2 pm, highlands Little Theatre.

14      Stars Billiards Tourney at Cue Time Billiards time TBA.

21      Stars Billiards Tourney at Cue Time Billiards time TBA.

28      Stars Billiards Tourney at Cue Time Billiards time TBA.

September

2010

           Stars Recreation Club Volleyball Games, Picnic & Dance, Highlands Hammock State Park, Time and Date TBA

 

October

2010

 4        Stars Track, Field & Cycling Training 2:15 pm, Ridge Area ARC Track (adults)

11        Stars Track, Field & Cycling Training 2:15 pm, Ridge Area ARC Track (adults)

16        Third Annual Oktoberfest. More information coming.

18        Stars Track, Field & Cycling Training 2:15 pm, Ridge Area ARC Track (adults)

23        Stars Track, Field & Cycling Competition, 9 am, Ridge Area ARC Track (adults)

November

2010

 29     Avon Park Chamber Christmas Parade.  For more information, contact the Chamber at (863) 453-3350

         Stars Recreation Club Train Ride, Time, Date and Location TBA.

December

2010

 6       Avon Park Chamber presents Christmas on Main Street.  For more information, contact the Chamber at (863) 453-3350 

         Stars Track & Field (School Students), Sebring High School, Time and Dates TBA.

11     Stars Recreation Club Christmas caroling & Holiday party. Time and location TBA.