April 2008
April 1 - Avon Park, FL STA-BIL 12 Minutes of Avon Park Hosted by Florida LMRA at Avon Park Mower Plex www.floridalawnracing.net or flyingrugg@earthlink.net (863) 382-1070
April 1 – 3 ~ Spring Break Horseman Day Camp offers children ages 6-16 Costs includes lunch, snacks, drinks & all riding equipment. Camps can be broken down into daily rates. For more information call 863-655-1582 or www.orchidhillstables.com
April 1 - 4 ~ Discovery Camp ~ Spring Break ~ The Children’s Museum is offering a Spring Break camp 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. each day. Take a pretend cruise to tropical destinations, explore their culture, dine on their cuisine, dance to their music & make souvenirs to take home. For more information call the museum 863-385-5437.
April 1-13 ~ “Pirates of Penzance”, at Highlands Little Theatre Call 863-382-2525 for more information or tickets.
April 2 - Habitat Annual Campaign Dinner at the restoration Church. For more information contact Natasha Lambright 863-385-7156 or email hchabitat@habitathighland.org
April 3 - “Bingo” at Sebring Hills Association 200 Lark Ave. For times and more information call 863-385-6889.
April 4 - Highlands Social Dance Club 7-10 pm ballroom dancing at the Sebring Lions Club the band playing is G I Joe Band, for more information call Marilyn Murphy at 471-0559 or Joy Simpson at 385-6671
April 4 & 5 ~ “THE STORY OF JESUS” presented by the Hardee County Cattleman’s Association. Cattleman’s Arena Wauchula Fl. For more information call 863-375-4031 or visit www.storyofjesus.com
April 5 – Highland Regional Medical Center’s First Annual Health Fair 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Highland Regional Medical Center 3600 S. Highland Ave. For more information call 863-385-6101 ext 1086 or www.highlandsregional.com
April 5 – Bless your Business Breakfast 8:00 a.m. Homers Restaurant ~ Join us for a Proclamation of Blessing over Highlands County by our Mayor and our local Clergy. Mel Ponder will be speaking about what God is doing in the business community in Destin, Fl. Tickets are available at Heacock Insurance (new location) 385-5171, K. Aluminum 471-9906, Sebring Signs & Promo 471-1800, Steve’ Cargo Express 385-0200, Coker Fuel 385-0194
April 5 – Bulling Riding goes Bullistic at Firemen’s Field, sanctioned by Southern Professional Bull Riders Assoc. For youngsters “calf scramble” Tickets and details are advertised prior to the event. For more information call 863-385-3247
April 5 & 6th Annual “RED & WHITE BALL” Highlands County Red Cross at Founders Hall ~ 6 pm until Midnight, the evening will include “A Silent Auction”, dinner catered by “Simply Trish Catering” and dancing with music provided by “Groo Vus” For more information or to purchase tickets contact Highlands County American Red Cross 863-386-4440 or hcarc@vistanet.net
April 5 & 6 ~ Flea Markets at Highlands County Fairgrounds also known as Firemen’s Field 8 am – 2 pm. For more information call 863-382-2255
April 7 - Horse & Pony Rides - Monday’s 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. $5 donation per child, all proceeds support Heartland Horses & Handicapped's free riding program for children and adults with special needs. Located at 118 E. College Dr. Avon Park. For more information call 863-452-0006 or check out www.heartlandhorses.org
April 8 - Moved to April 15 ~ Sebring Chamber of Commerce Membership Breakfast sponsored by The Palms 6:45 am Kenilworth Lodge. (Members Only)
April 9 - Lunch Club Wednesday, which is a ladies networking club will meet for lunch at the Sebring Elks Lodge. Parking and entrance is in the rear of the building. Doors will open at 11:30 am; meeting starts at 12:10. For more information contact Diana Albritton, 381-8170 or www.lunchclubwednesday.org
April 9 – The Lake Wales Ridge & The Environmental History of Florida ~ Part 1: SFCC Museum of Florida Art & Culture Featuring Mollie Doctrow “Spirit of the Scrub” 1 pm – 3 pm. Plus exhibit of Donna Marxer’s Environmental paintings. To inquire contact Marti 863-465-5471 or ocaam@embarqmail.com.
April 10 - “Bingo” at Sebring Hills Association 200 Lark Ave. For times and more information call 863-385-6889.
April 10 - The Highlandaires will be playing the sounds of the big band era at Sebring Civic Center 7:30 pm for dancing & listening. For reservations call 863-471-1086, band contact Highlandaires@embarqmail.com
April 11 - Highlands Social Dance Club 7-10 pm ballroom dancing at the Sebring Lions Club the band playing is Legacy Allstars, for more information call Marilyn at 471-0559 or Joy at 385-6671
April 11 & 12 ~ “THE STORY OF JESUS” presented by the Hardee County Cattleman’s Association. Cattleman’s Arena Wauchula Fl. For more information call 863-375-4031 or visit www.storyofjesus.com
April 12 – Cracker Trail Saddle Club 2ns Open Fun Show ~ Highland County, Horse Arena 9:00 a.m.~ English, Western, & Jumping. For more information call 863-381-4683 or email dbretz@htn.net
April 12 – Pancake Breakfast ~ Sebring Hills Association 200 Lark Ave. For times and more information call Gil at 863-385-6889
April 12 – 2008 Campaign Dinner ~ Highland County Habitat for Humanity is in full bloom growing & building & wants to celebrate with you! Silent auction with hors d’oervres 6:30-7:30 p.m., followed by dinner 7:30 p.m. at the Restoration Church 8475 Sparta Rd. MUST RSVP to 863-385-7156
April 12- Saturday Night Cruise Car Show on the Circle, Downtown Sebring, 6 pm. Call 863-385-4803 or email rjk1rjr@aol.com for more information.
April 12 & 13 ~ Flea Markets at Highlands County Fairgrounds also known as Firemen’s Field 8 am – 2 pm. For more information call 863-382-2255
April 13 - Fly-In Breakfast Sponsored by the Civil Air Patrol Squadron 314 and EAA Heartland Chapter 1240 are held at the Avon Park Jet Center at the Avon Park Executive Airport from 8:30 am till 11:00 am. Enjoy a delicious complete breakfast (scrambled eggs, sausage, hash browns, toast, pancakes, coffee, juice, and more) buffet style for only a $5 donation. Aviators and Non-Aviators are cordially invited to Drive-In, Fly-In, or Walk-In. For more information, call (863) 453-5046
April 14 - Horse & Pony Rides - Monday’s 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. $5 donation per child, all proceeds support Heartland Horses & Handicapped's free riding program for children and adults with special needs. Located at 118 E. College Dr. Avon Park. For more information call 863-452-0006 or check out www.heartlandhorses.org
April 14 - GFWC Women’s Club of Sebring General Meeting at noon. Educational Department hosts; members bring salads. Visitors welcome! Phone 985.4436 for information
April 15 – Be Red Cross Ready ~ Disaster…. Are you ready? Get a Kit ~ Make A Plan ~ Be Informed. Register at no cost, space is limited call Retired Senior Volunteer Program 863-784-7189, rsvp@southflorida.edu or American Red Cross 863-386-4440 or harc@vistanet.net
April 15 - Sebring Chamber of Commerce Membership Breakfast sponsored by The Palms 6:45 am Kenilworth Lodge. (Members Only)
April 17 - “Bingo” at Sebring Hills Association 200 Lark Ave. For times and more information call 863-385-6889.
April 17 - Sebring Chamber After Hours Business Mixer 5-7 pm sponsored by 180 Degree Fitness (Members only)
April 17 - Third Thursday at MOFAC ~ 1:00-2:30 p.m. at SFCC Highlands Campus in Avon Park. For more information contact Mollie Doctrow, MOFAC curator at 863-784-7240 or visit www.MOFAC.org
April 18 - Highlands Social Dance Club 7-10 pm ballroom dancing at the Sebring Lions Club the band playing is Startdusters, for more information call Marilyn at 471-0559 or Joy at 385-6671
April 18 & 19 ~ “THE STORY OF JESUS” presented by the Hardee County Cattleman’s Association. Cattleman’s Arena Wauchula Fl. For more information call 863-375-4031 or visit www.storyofjesus.com
April 19 - Friends of Highlands Hammock presents Music In the Park “Groovus” 7-9 pm, Jazz, Rock & Blues music (concerts are outdoors) in the picnic area of Highlands Hammock State Park. Call 863-386-6094 or www.floridastateparks.org for more information
April 19 – The Lake Wales Ridge & The Environmental History of Florida ~ Part 2: Archbold Biological Station, “Literary Nature Walk” 10 am – noon. For more information call or to register contact Marti 863-465-5471 or ocaam@embarqmail.com
April 19 – Sebring Lions Club ~ Pancake Breakfast 8:00 am – 11:00 am 3400 Sebring Parkway
April 19 & 20 ~ Flea Markets at Highlands County Fairgrounds also known as Firemen’s Field 8 am – 2 pm. For more information call 863-382-2255
April 20 - Community Drum Circle with Primal Connection Highland Hammock State Park in the picnic area, 3-5 pm. For more information call Fred Leavitt @ 863-402-8238 or visit www.FloridaStateParks.org
April 21 - Relay for Life Team Captain Meeting at 6:00 p.m. at Fireman’s Field for a walk-through of the events. For more information call Jennifer at 863-402-1888 or www.myspace.com/sebringrelayforlife
April 21 - Horse & Pony Rides - Monday’s 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. $5 donation per child, all proceeds support Heartland Horses & Handicapped's free riding program for children and adults with special needs. Located at 118 E. College Dr. Avon Park. For more information call 863-452-0006 or check out www.heartlandhorses.org
April 21 - GFWC Women’s Club of Sebring New Member’s Reception (Mad Hatter’s Tea Party) 10 am Phone 385-4436 for information.
April 23 - The Lake Wales Ridge & The Environmental History of Florida ~ Part 3: Archbold Biological Station, “Reading / Discussion ~ Paradise Lost” 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm For more information call or to register contact Marti 863-465-5471 or ocaam@embarqmail.com
April 24 - Gallery Walk in Historic Downtown Sebring. 5-8 pm call Linda Kegley 863-382-2332 or visit www.GalleryWalkSebring.com for more information.
April 24 – GFWC Women’s Club of Sebring ~ Dessert Card Party at 11:30 am. Open to players of cards, bridge, etc. Phone 382-6670 for reservations.
April 25 - Highlands Social Dance Club 7-10 pm ballroom dancing at the Sebring Lions Club, the band playing is Gary Filip & Friends, for more information call Marilyn at 471-0559 or Joy at 385-6671
April 26 – Peace of Highlands County Presents An Opportunity to Hear & Meet Leonard Pitts, Jr. He will speak about “What Works.” 2:00 p.m. at Bountiful Blessings Church 820 Martin Luther King Blvd. For more information call 863-465-1587 or 863-214-5522
April 26 – Highlands County Builders Association’s 3rd Annual 2-Person Scramble ~ All proceeds to benefit HCBA’s Future Builders of America Chapters in Avon Park, Lake Placid & Sebring High School. Will be at North Course at Highlands Ridge 7:30 a.m. Sign-In 8:30 a.m. ~ Shot Gun Start. For more information call 863-382-1305 or email hcba@htn.net
April 26 & 27 ~ Sebring Relay for Life at Fireman’s Field: ~ Saturday 26th 12 pm survivor luncheon ~ 1 pm Opening Ceremony. Sunday 27th 7:00 a.m. Sunrise service and closing ceremony ~ for more information call Jennifer Shoffner 863-381-2430 or www.myspace.com/sebringrelayforlife
April 26 & 27 ~ Flea Markets at Highlands County Fairgrounds also known as Firemen’s Field 8 am – 2 pm. For more information call 863-382-2255
April 28 - Horse & Pony Rides - Monday’s 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. $5 donation per child, all proceeds support Heartland Horses & Handicapped's free riding program for children and adults with special needs. Located at 118 E. College Dr. Avon Park. For more information call 863-452-0006 or check out www.heartlandhorses.org
April 30 - The Lake Wales Ridge & The Environmental History of Florida ~ Part 4: Archbold Biological Station, “Reading / Discussion ~ Paradise Lost” 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm For more information call or to register contact Marti 863-465-5471 or ocaam@embarqmail.com
information provided from the Sebring Chamber of Commerce
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