MEMBER MICRONEWS

SPCA NEWS:
Wellness Wagon – August 15^thand August 29^th
The Wellness Wagon visits various neighborhoods, including two Bartow stops, to provide convenient, affordable pet vaccines and wellness packages, microchips and preventative products. More information is available at www.spcaflorida.org/wellness-wagon-1.

Every Third Saturday of the month (next is August 1^st)
8:00 – 10:30 am
Goodyear, 390 E. Van Fleet Dr., Bartow 33830

Every Last Saturday of the month (next is August 29^th)
8:00 – 10:30 am
Dusty’s Camper, 7400 State Road 60 E, Bartow 33830

Free Pet Loss Seminar – August 5^th
Losing a loved one is challenging. Even when that loved one is four-legged and furry, their loss can be felt dramatically. SPCA Florida is partnering with a certified pet loss therapist Bruce Jordan to provide a free pet loss seminar. Paws to Remember is open to the public and offers two sessions on Wednesday, August 5th—1 to 2 pm or 6 to 7 pm—at SPCA Florida, 5850 Brannen Road South, Lakeland 33813. RSVPs should be sent to Director of Philanthropy Stacy Williams, CFRE swilliams@spcaflorida.org by August 3rd.

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BARTOW ANTIQUE FAIR AUGUST 8
     Main Street Bartow, Inc.’s next monthly Antique Fair will be held on Saturday, August 8, from 8:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. along Main Street in downtown Bartow.
     Booth spaces are $20.00 each and can be reserved by contacting Irene at 863-646-0644 or the Main Street Bartow office at 863-519-0508. The Antique Fair is held the second Saturday of each month.

     Bartow’s next monthly Friday Fest will be held on Friday, August 21, from 6:00 - 9:00 P.M., along East Main Street and Central Avenue in downtown Bartow. This DJ Dance Party will feature activities for the children, and a variety of food from vendors on the street as well as the downtown restaurants. There will also be an open car cruise-in. Friday Fest is held on the third Friday of every month and is hosted by Main Street Bartow, Inc., Bartow’s Community Redevelopment Agency, the City of Bartow, the Polk County Democrat, and Kelley Buick GMC. For more information, call 863-519-0508.

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SONS OF ALLEN 4th ANNUAL
NIGHT IN WHITE BALL COMING UP
Get ready for a very nice evening of dancing, dining, door prizes, awards and recognition on August 28, at 7 p.m., when the St. James AME Church of Bartow hosts its Sons of Allen Night in White Ball.
The event takes place at the Bartow Civic Center and will feature popular entertainer, Justin Rhodes. For more information, contact James Monroe at 863-559-3720; Carver Young at 863-5331207 or Tim Sanders at 863-512-0740.

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POLK COUNTY HISTORY CENTER SCHEDULE
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:
Aug. 8, 10 a.m. to noon - Family Fun Day
Hit the road and join the History Center for a fun-filled morning. In celebration of the new Dixie Highway exhibit, guests will discover and map the attractions that lured people to Polk, have a picture taken with Hank the Happy Tourist, gather around the campfire for a sing-a-long and make yummy campfire cakes. At 11 a.m., meet in the exhibit space for a reading of, “Jackson and Bud's Bumpy Ride: America's First Cross-country Automobile Trip,” by Elizabeth Koehler-Pentacoff. Each family will receive a Polk “Good Roads Scavenger Hunt” useful for tracking down the interesting roadside landmarks across our county. Please note, parent participation is required for all children who wish to create campfire cakes and allergy information can be obtained by calling the History Center at (863) 534-4386.
Aug. 13, 4 to 6 p.m. - New Exhibit Opening: Lore and Lures:
Polk County’s Fishing History
Be one of the first to experience the newly expanded, permanent exhibit opening on Aug. 13 at 4 p.m. The exhibit includes an extensive collection of rare and unique fishing lures, antique rods, reels, tackle and early outboard motors. The new exhibit is made possible through the generosity of Bartow residents Mr. and Mrs. W.H. “Bill” Stuart, Jr.
Aug. 15, 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. The architectural tour is at 11 a.m. the third Saturday of each month.
Aug. 18, 12:15 to 1 p.m. - Lunch and Learn
Join local historian Richard Fifer for a presentation on the Phosphate Mining Towns of Polk. A native of Polk, and having spent his early years in the mining town of Pierce, Fifer’s presentation reminisces on the unique cultural landscape that enveloped our state when the mining industry was king. Dig in and listen as he resurrects these ghost towns to share what life was like in the mining towns. The Lunch and Learn lecture series occurs the third Tuesday of every month, January through November.
Book Club recommended reading is designed to complement the monthly Lunch and Learn. In August, we recommend “Around Mulberry," by Stephanie L. Dukes. The book uses photographs courtesy of the Mulberry Historical Society, the chamber of commerce, the Mulberry Phosphate Museum collection, the Mulberry Press archives, and images from local family collections to tell the story of Mulberry, an early phosphate mining area. Author Stephanie L. Dukes is a graduate of Florida State University and a retired educator. Co-author Essie N. Helper Morgan, also a retired educator, is a graduate of the Florida Agriculture and Mechanical University and a longtime resident of Mulberry.
New Exhibit: Very Much A Lady:
Lifestyle and Fashion of the Proper Woman, 1900 to 1920
Return to a more elegant and stylish era with this temporary exhibit featuring unique and vintage couture fashion and accessories. The exhibit is curated from the private collection of Polk resident Joanna Godwin. Mrs. Godwin will lead personalized tours of the exhibit every Thursday between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.
The Polk County Historical Commission and Marker Committee will meet at the Polk History Center on Thursday, Aug. 27 at 2:30 p.m. The meetings are open to the public.
About the Polk County History Center: The History Center is located at 100 E. Main St. in Bartow and is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Visit www.polkhistorycenter.org or call (863) 534-4386 for more information on exhibits and programming. All events and programming are free and open to the public.

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ALL GAVE SOME, SOME GAVE ALL . . .
Bartow’s Purple Heart Committee and The Bartow Area Chamber Foundation, Inc. need your help in honoring our local PurpleHeart and POW Veterans. Monuments will be erected in theirmemory at the Civic Plaza located on Davidson Street, across from the Polk County History Center in Downtown Bartow. Your tax-deductible gift, in its entirety, will be used to fund a Purple Heart Memorial and a POW Memorial similar to the ones pictured below. The goal is to raise $25,000 that will be used to erect the memorials and necessary enhancements to accommodate these important tributes to those who have fought to protect our freedoms. Donations may be dropped off at the Chamber.

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KIWANIANS CRYIN' TOWEL EVENT SET
     The Bartow Kiwanis Club is reviving a long-held tradition, The “Cryin' Towel.” The event, in which area high school football coaches “sing the blues” will take place Thursday, Aug. 6, at the Bartow Civic Center, 2250 S. Floral Ave.
     The event begins 6 p.m., with light hors d'ouevres and boiled corn on the cob. A steak and potato dinner follows at 7 p.m., with the evening's show kicking off at 7:30 p.m.
Other features will include free beer, a cash bar, raffle tickets and silent auction and comedy act by a top flight comedian who will also be serving as the night's emcee.
     Tickets are $40 and limited to those 21 and older. Tickets may be obtained at the Chamber of Commerce, 510 N. Broadway Ave.

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WATSON CLINIC HOSTS FREE PROSTATE SCREENING
     The Watson Clinic Foundation is pleased to announce an upcoming event devoted to spreading awareness of prostate cancer and the benefits of early detection.
“Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among men in this country,” says Watson Clinic urologist James A. Wilson, MD. “But the disease is most treatable when it’s detected in its earliest stages. That’s why screening is so important, and why we believe this event can be of great benefit to those most in need in our community.”
     During the event, Watson Clinic’s team of board-certified urologists – including Drs. James Belarmino, David Bowers, Jens Carlsen and James Wilson – will provide an informative question and answer consultation related to prostate cancer, as well as a Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) test and a Digital Rectal Exam (DRE). Both of these tests serve as the primary screening tools for the detection of the disease.
     The prostate screening and Q & A event is open to males between 50 – 75 years of age who are not currently under the care of a urologist and have not had a PSE or DRE in the past year. Screenings will also be made available to males as young as 40 if they meet these qualifications, and have a family history of prostate cancer or are African-American.
The event will take place on Tuesday, September 1 at 5:00 pm from the main entrance of Watson Clinic at 1600 Lakeland Hills Boulevard in Lakeland. Participants must RSVP in advance for this one-time event as openings are limited and pre-screenings requirements must be met. Walk-ins will not be accepted.
     For more information and to RSVP, call the Watson Clinic Foundation at 863-680-6220 or register online at www.WatsonClinic.com/Events.

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MEMBER MICRONEWS SPCA NEWS: Wellness Wagon – August 15^thand August 29^th The Wellness Wagon visits various neighborhoods, including two Bartow stops, to provide convenient, affordable pet vaccines and wellness packages, microchips and preventative products. More information is available at www.spcaflorida.org/wellness-wagon-1. Every Third Saturday of the month (next is August 1^st) 8:00 – 10:30 am Goodyear, 390 E. Van Fleet Dr., Bartow 33830 Every Last Saturday of the month (next is August 29^th) 8:00 – 10:30 am Dusty’s Camper, 7400 State Road 60 E, Bartow 33830 Free Pet Loss Seminar – August 5^th Losing a loved one is challenging. Even when that loved one is four-legged and furry, their loss can be felt dramatically. SPCA Florida is partnering with a certified pet loss therapist Bruce Jordan to provide a free pet loss seminar. Paws to Remember is open to the public and offers two sessions on Wednesday, August 5th—1 to 2 pm or 6 to 7 pm—at SPCA Florida, 5850 Brannen Road South, Lakeland 33813. RSVPs should be sent to Director of Philanthropy Stacy Williams, CFRE swilliams@spcaflorida.org by August 3rd. ### BARTOW ANTIQUE FAIR AUGUST 8 *Main Street Bartow, Inc.’s* next monthly Antique Fair will be held on Saturday, August 8, from 8:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. along Main Street in downtown Bartow. Booth spaces are $20.00 each and can be reserved by contacting Irene at 863-646-0644 or the Main Street Bartow office at 863-519-0508. The Antique Fair is held the second Saturday of each month. Bartow’s next monthly Friday Fest will be held on Friday, August 21, from 6:00 - 9:00 P.M., along East Main Street and Central Avenue in downtown Bartow. This DJ Dance Party will feature activities for the children, and a variety of food from vendors on the street as well as the downtown restaurants. There will also be an open car cruise-in. Friday Fest is held on the third Friday of every month and is hosted by Main Street Bartow, Inc., Bartow’s Community Redevelopment Agency, the City of Bartow, the Polk County Democrat, and Kelley Buick GMC. For more information, call 863-519-0508. *###* ### SONS OF ALLEN 4th ANNUAL NIGHT IN WHITE BALL COMING UP Get ready for a very nice evening of dancing, dining, door prizes, awards and recognition on August 28, at 7 p.m., when the St. James AME Church of Bartow hosts its Sons of Allen Night in White Ball. The event takes place at the Bartow Civic Center and will feature popular entertainer, Justin Rhodes. For more information, contact James Monroe at 863-559-3720; Carver Young at 863-5331207 or Tim Sanders at 863-512-0740. ### POLK COUNTY HISTORY CENTER SCHEDULE 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: Aug. 8, 10 a.m. to noon - Family Fun Day Hit the road and join the History Center for a fun-filled morning. In celebration of the new Dixie Highway exhibit, guests will discover and map the attractions that lured people to Polk, have a picture taken with Hank the Happy Tourist, gather around the campfire for a sing-a-long and make yummy campfire cakes. At 11 a.m., meet in the exhibit space for a reading of, “Jackson and Bud's Bumpy Ride: America's First Cross-country Automobile Trip,” by Elizabeth Koehler-Pentacoff. Each family will receive a Polk “Good Roads Scavenger Hunt” useful for tracking down the interesting roadside landmarks across our county. Please note, parent participation is required for all children who wish to create campfire cakes and allergy information can be obtained by calling the History Center at (863) 534-4386. Aug. 13, 4 to 6 p.m. - New Exhibit Opening: Lore and Lures: Polk County’s Fishing History Be one of the first to experience the newly expanded, permanent exhibit opening on Aug. 13 at 4 p.m. The exhibit includes an extensive collection of rare and unique fishing lures, antique rods, reels, tackle and early outboard motors. The new exhibit is made possible through the generosity of Bartow residents Mr. and Mrs. W.H. “Bill” Stuart, Jr. Aug. 15, 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. The architectural tour is at 11 a.m. the third Saturday of each month. Aug. 18, 12:15 to 1 p.m. - Lunch and Learn Join local historian Richard Fifer for a presentation on the Phosphate Mining Towns of Polk. A native of Polk, and having spent his early years in the mining town of Pierce, Fifer’s presentation reminisces on the unique cultural landscape that enveloped our state when the mining industry was king. Dig in and listen as he resurrects these ghost towns to share what life was like in the mining towns. The Lunch and Learn lecture series occurs the third Tuesday of every month, January through November. Book Club recommended reading is designed to complement the monthly Lunch and Learn. In August, we recommend “Around Mulberry," by Stephanie L. Dukes. The book uses photographs courtesy of the Mulberry Historical Society, the chamber of commerce, the Mulberry Phosphate Museum collection, the Mulberry Press archives, and images from local family collections to tell the story of Mulberry, an early phosphate mining area. Author Stephanie L. Dukes is a graduate of Florida State University and a retired educator. Co-author Essie N. Helper Morgan, also a retired educator, is a graduate of the Florida Agriculture and Mechanical University and a longtime resident of Mulberry. New Exhibit: Very Much A Lady: Lifestyle and Fashion of the Proper Woman, 1900 to 1920 Return to a more elegant and stylish era with this temporary exhibit featuring unique and vintage couture fashion and accessories. The exhibit is curated from the private collection of Polk resident Joanna Godwin. Mrs. Godwin will lead personalized tours of the exhibit every Thursday between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. The Polk County Historical Commission and Marker Committee will meet at the Polk History Center on Thursday, Aug. 27 at 2:30 p.m. The meetings are open to the public. About the Polk County History Center: The History Center is located at 100 E. Main St. in Bartow and is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Visit www.polkhistorycenter.org or call (863) 534-4386 for more information on exhibits and programming. All events and programming are free and open to the public. ### ALL GAVE SOME, SOME GAVE ALL . . . Bartow’s Purple Heart Committee and The Bartow Area Chamber Foundation, Inc. need your help in honoring our local PurpleHeart and POW Veterans. Monuments will be erected in theirmemory at the Civic Plaza located on Davidson Street, across from the Polk County History Center in Downtown Bartow. Your tax-deductible gift, in its entirety, will be used to fund a Purple Heart Memorial and a POW Memorial similar to the ones pictured below. The goal is to raise $25,000 that will be used to erect the memorials and necessary enhancements to accommodate these important tributes to those who have fought to protect our freedoms. Donations may be dropped off at the Chamber. ### KIWANIANS CRYIN' TOWEL EVENT SET The Bartow Kiwanis Club is reviving a long-held tradition, The “Cryin' Towel.” The event, in which area high school football coaches “sing the blues” will take place Thursday, Aug. 6, at the Bartow Civic Center, 2250 S. Floral Ave. The event begins 6 p.m., with light hors d'ouevres and boiled corn on the cob. A steak and potato dinner follows at 7 p.m., with the evening's show kicking off at 7:30 p.m. Other features will include free beer, a cash bar, raffle tickets and silent auction and comedy act by a top flight comedian who will also be serving as the night's emcee. Tickets are $40 and limited to those 21 and older. Tickets may be obtained at the Chamber of Commerce, 510 N. Broadway Ave. ### WATSON CLINIC HOSTS FREE PROSTATE SCREENING The Watson Clinic Foundation is pleased to announce an upcoming event devoted to spreading awareness of prostate cancer and the benefits of early detection. “Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among men in this country,” says Watson Clinic urologist James A. Wilson, MD. “But the disease is most treatable when it’s detected in its earliest stages. That’s why screening is so important, and why we believe this event can be of great benefit to those most in need in our community.” During the event, Watson Clinic’s team of board-certified urologists – including *Drs. James Belarmino, David Bowers, Jens Carlsen and James Wilson* – will provide an informative question and answer consultation related to prostate cancer, as well as a Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) test and a Digital Rectal Exam (DRE). Both of these tests serve as the primary screening tools for the detection of the disease. The prostate screening and Q & A event is open to males between 50 – 75 years of age who are not currently under the care of a urologist and have not had a PSE or DRE in the past year. Screenings will also be made available to males as young as 40 if they meet these qualifications, and have a family history of prostate cancer or are African-American. The event will take place on Tuesday, September 1 at 5:00 pm from the main entrance of Watson Clinic at 1600 Lakeland Hills Boulevard in Lakeland. Participants must RSVP in advance for this one-time event as openings are limited and pre-screenings requirements must be met. Walk-ins will not be accepted. For more information and to RSVP, call the Watson Clinic Foundation at 863-680-6220 or register online at www.WatsonClinic.com/Events. ###
Newsletter1 - August 3, 2015