Tag: Events Briefs

Some of the fastest racing boats in the country will roar across Lake Hollingsworth this weekend as the Orange Cup Regatta returns Oct. 16–18, bringing two days of high-speed competition and a Friday evening kickoff party to Lakeland.

Ten locals are competing for the chance to kiss the pig on Friday, Oct. 9, in support of READ Lakeland and free adult literacy programs in Polk County.

Ride Out of the Darkness, a community motorcycle ride and fundraising event focused on suicide prevention and bringing awareness to mental health resources, returns to Lakeland this Saturday, Oct. 3.

The Puerto Rican Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Polk County will host local premiere of Diaspora: Curiosity of Culture on Friday, Oct. 2.

Student singers from three Lakeland-area schools will share the stage Tuesday night for a concert that uses choral music to explore American history, from Native American cultures and the world wars to the country’s continuing pursuit of equality.

This Saturday, Sept. 19, from 6 to 9 p.m., Grievous Angel will host a “Dolly Parton Night Market,” benefitting the Imagination Library.

Polk County will honor lives lost, survivors, and heroes of Sept. 11, 2001, with events in Haines City and Winter Haven.

The restaurant is celebrating the anniversary with food specials, giveaways, and community events at the 4515 S. Florida Ave. location.

Lakeland Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts will host a Back to School Dive-In Movie at Gandy Pool on Saturday, Aug. 29, at 8 p.m.