MEMBER MICRONEWS

LOOKING FOR OFFICE EQUIPMENT?
A small downtown Bartow office is being vacated, and has an assortment of good quality office furniture for sale at bargain prices.
Items include:
• Two sturdy 3x5 double pedestal desks
• One desk chair
• One bookcase, 3' wide x 1' deep x 56" high with sliding glass doors
• One two-drawer filing cabinet
• One solid wood conference table, 3' x 6', with six chairs
• One steel work table w/laminate top, 5' long x 18" wide
Call 513-0358.
 



POLK COUNTY HISTORY CENTER MAY EVENTS

Journey into Polk history this month at the Polk County History Center. The following programs and events are open to the public and free of charge:  
  • May’s Family Program – Curators of Curiosity - All Month - Historic Preservation
  • Did you know that the Florida Legislature formed the Polk County Historical Commission in 1937 to preserve and protect our valued heritage? The commission now guides activities that help designate new historic sites and installs historical markers to interpret history at specific sites. Learn more about the markers across Polk and create a marker for a site that is important to your history.
  • May 16, 12:15 to 1 p.m. - Lunch and LearnPolk County Historical Commission: Reflecting on 80 Years of Preserving Polk’s History and Heritage
    • Join the Polk County History Center as we welcome historian William Lloyd Harris to reflect upon the work of the Polk County Historical Commission over the past 80 years and the direction it will take moving forward in the 21st Century.
  • Book Club recommended reading for the month of May is None Can Have Richer Memories: Polk County, Florida, 1940-2000 by Dr. Canter Brown.
  • May 20 , 11 a.m. - Architectural Tour
    • Join us for a family friendly architectural tour of the History Center and learn more about neoclassical architecture, the construction of the building and the stories behind the iconic Old Polk County Courthouse. This month’s tour features a special emphasis on the process of getting the courthouse listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The architectural tour is at 11 a.m. on the third Saturday of each month.
  • May 25, 2:30 p.m. - The Polk County Historical Commission and Marker Committee will meet at the Polk County History Center at 2:30 p.m. The meetings are open to the public.
  • New Permanent Exhibits
  • Tin Can Tourism and the Dixie Highway
Although our temporary exhibit, “Good Reasons for Good Roads,” ended last year, the History Center has dedicated a space in our permanent gallery to feature Tin Can Tourism and the Dixie Highway.

The Dixie Highway’s path through Polk was a combination of dirt, brick and crudely paved roads. Drivers entered the county north through Loughman and exited south through Fort Meade. With the new-and-improved roads came Tin Can tourists, a new group of motorists, living for weeks or months out of their vehicles and consuming meals of canned food. The Dixie Highway welcomed Tin Can tourists to Florida and facilitated a new era of roadside attractions.
 
Our large panel displays chronicle the transformative role of the Dixie Highway on the cultural and physical landscape of Florida, and highlights the early history that continues through cherished community memories. The Tin Can Tourism exhibit features vintage maps and automobile artifacts, including the first license plate issued in Polk County.


ADOPTABLE PETS AT SPCA - PLEASE GIVE THEM A FUREVER HOME!
Preview all the adoptable pets at spcaflorida.org/adopt or visit them in person Monday through Friday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. or Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Prior to adoption all pets are spayed or neutered, microchipped, up to date on vaccines and come with a month of flea and heartworm prevention. Call (863) 577-4615 for more information.
 
Name:  Sassy
Gender: Female
Age:  9 years old
Species: Cat
Breed: Domestic Shorthair/Mix – Black/Orange
Weight: 16 pounds
Orphaned Since: April 2017
Adoption Fee: $30
 
Sassy is an affectionate and friendly older gal who loves napping on laps. She is a mellow kitty who is perfectly content to laze around all day—just give her a comfy place to relax in. Care to volunteer your lap? Stop by SPCA Florida and say hello to Sassy.
 
Name: Rabbit
Gender: Female
Age: 4 months old
Species: Cat
Breed: Domestic Shorthair/Mix – Orange/Tabby
Weight:  2.95 pounds
Orphaned Since: March 2017
Adoption Fee: $100
 
Little Rabbit is such a cute and loveable little girl. She is a bit on the bashful side, but she still loves play and snuggle time. She was born with a heart murmur, but please do not let that dissuade you from adopting this sweet and wonderful kitten! Stop by SPCA Florida and say hello to a kitten named Rabbit!
 
Name:  Zeek
Gender: Male
Age:  1 ½ years old
Species: Dog
Breed: Retriever, Labrador/Mix – Blonde/ White
Weight: 49 pounds
Orphaned Since: January 2017
Adoption Fee: $100
 
Zeek is Retriever and Labrador/Mix. He is a young guy with tons of energy. He is one of our longer term residents who loves people and would do great with older kids. He also loves anything to do with water. Once his energy is exhausted he is a constant companion and loves receiving affection and attention from his human family members. He is looking for that perfect forever fit, so stop by SPCA Florida and say hello to Zeek.
 
Name: Heath                                 
Gender:  Male
Age: 2 years old
Species: Dog
Breed: Black-mouth Cur/Mix – Brown/White
Weight: 35 pounds
Orphaned Since: April 2017
Adoption Fee: $100
 
Heath is a young Black-mouth Cur/Mix that plays great with other dogs that are about his same size. Because he still has some puppy tendencies, this could be a problem for smaller dogs. Heath is house trained and crate trained. He is an easy going guy looking for his perfect family. Stop by SPCA Florida and say hello to Heath.
 
 
GreenBlue2 - May 15, 2017

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