Avon Park Fl Calendar of Events April 2008

4       Intro to MS Access Workshop at South Florida Community College.  For more information on this workshop, or any others, please call (863) 784-7405

5      1st Annual Health Fair at Highlands Regional Medical Center from 8:00 am till 12:00 pm.  For more information, please call (863) 385-6101

5       Avon Park Chamber Golf Tournament Sponsored by Florida Hospital Heartland will be held at Pinecrest Golf Course.  For more information, call the Chamber at (863) 453-3350

5       Red & White Ball Sponsored by the American Red Cross.  Evening will include a silent auction, dinner, and dancing.  For more information, sponsorship packages, or to purchase tickets, contact the American Red Cross at (863) 386-4440

9       SFCC's Young People's Theatre performs Beauty and the Beast.  Performances are 9:30am and 11:30am.  For more information, call (863) 471-5569

11     SFCC's Young People's Theatre performs Cinderella and the Chinese Slippers.  Performances are 9:30am and 11:30am.  For more information, call (863) 471-5569

11     Intermediate MS Access Workshop at South Florida Community College.  For more information on this workshop, or any others, please call (863) 784-7405

12    Power Tools for Business Writing Workshop at South Florida Community College.  For more information on this workshop, or any others, please call (863) 784-7405

12     Habitat for Humanity will be holding their 2008 Campaign Dinner.  There will be a silent auction with hors d'oevres from 6:30 till 7:30, followed by a casual dinner.  Event will be held at the Restoration Church on Sparta Road in Sebring.  Entertainment with comedian "Adam Christing"  For more information, please call (863) 385-7156

12-13     Avon Park "Relay for Life" For more information, please visit http://www.cancer.org/.  If you would like information on joining the Avon Park Chamber Team, please call Rhonda (863) 452-1295, ext. 112

13     Fly-In Breakfast Sponsored by the Civil Air Patrol Squadron 314 and EAA Heartland Chapter 1240 be be 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

14     Avon Park City Council Meeting.  Please call the City Hall for more information at (863) 452-4400

18    Miss Avon Park Chamber Pageant.  Pageant will be held at SFCC Auditorium and starts at 7:00 pm.  For more information, contact the Chamber at (863) 453-3350

18     Intermediate MS Access Workshop at South Florida Community College.  For more information on this workshop, or any others, please call (863) 784-7405

19     12    Power Tools for Business Writing Workshop at South Florida Community College.  For more information on this workshop, or any others, please call (863) 784-7405

19     D.A.R.E. Golf Tournament Presented by the Highlands County D.A.R.E. Officers & Florida D.A.R.E. Officers Association.  Tournament will be at Golf Hammock Country Club with an 8:30 am shotgun start.  It will be a 4-person scramble, and teams to consist of 3 adults and 1 junior.  For more information, contact Nell Hays at (863) 385-0024/(863) 446-3031

19     Avon Park Mower Plex Florida Lawn Racing Association - Race #8.  For more information, visit their website at www.floridalawnracing.net   

19     Ridge Area ARC is proud to present "An Evening in Kokomo"   Enjoy a Key West Themed meal and entertainment.  For more information, contact Linda at (863) 452-1295, ext. 106

19     Your friends at Highlands Hammock State Park present Music in the Park "Groovus" - Jazz, Rock, and Blues music will be performed by this popular five piece band.  Concert admissions are just $5 per person.  Bring lawn chairs and flashlights.  For more information, call (863) 386-6094

19&20   Dog Shows 101!!  The Heartland Dog Club is holding back to back AKC-licensed Shows on April 19th and 20th at Pioneer Park in Zolfo Springs.  The Shows feature Conformation, Junior Showmanship, Obedience, and Rally Events.  Enjoy a day of family fun.  There will be vendors who have many usual and unusual dog items for sale.  For more information, or to find out the judging time and ring number of your favorite breed, please contact Dr. Laura Van Horn at pinscher@strato.net or (863) 385-7803. The judging time and ring number will be available after   April 8th

20     Community Drum Circle with Primal Connection from 3:00 pm-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

21      South Florida Community College Performing Arts presents "Harold Newton:  The Original Highwayman"  Show starts at 1:00 pm.  For ticket information, call (863) 784-7284

24     Avon Park Chamber Membership Luncheon sponsored by Florida Hospital Heartland Division will be held at the Avon Park Community Center.  Please RSVP to 453-3350

24      Job Fair  for COLLEGE STUDENTS ONLY at South Florida Community College.  Fair starts at 4:00pm and is located in Building B.  For more information, call (863) 453-6661

25-27     Highland's Little Theatre presents "Cole Porter & Friends"    Revisit the sounds of old Broadway for a "delightful, delicious and de-lovely" tribute, and more recent contemporary music, in a true cabaret setting. Our talented performers, guarantee the witty and sophisticated lyrics will be with you "Night and Day". Please call (863) 382-2525 for show times, and for ticket information

25     Intro to Web Design Workshop at South Florida Community College.  For more information on this workshop, or any others, please call (863) 784-7405

26     12    Power Tools for Business Writing Workshop at South Florida Community College.  For more information on this workshop, or any others, please call (863) 784-7405

28     Avon Park City Council Meeting.  Please call the City Hall for more information at (863) 452-4400

Courtesy of Avon Park Chamber of Commerence