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02/03/18 | Yellow Jacket Stomp Adventure Run VI Bartow Rotary Clubs present Yellow Jacket Stomp Adventure Run VI The 6th annual Yellow Jacket Stomp Adventure Run will be held in Mosaic and Mary Holland Parks at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 3, 2018. The course is run over a combination of grass, paved streets and walking paths. Various obstacles will be arranged to challenge the runners on their way around the course. The registration, start, finish and awards ceremony will be held in Mosaic Park at 2250 South Floral Avenue in Bartow, one block north of the Bartow Civic Center. The fees are $20 for runners ages 16 and up/ and $15 for runners ages 15 and under. Anyone who has any questions may contact Steve Githens at 863-529-8679. WANT TO SIGN UP ONLINE TO RACE? GO TO: www.yellowjacketstomp.weebly.com See you then! more info... |
02/07/18 | Big Brothers Big Sisters Orientation & Training Please consider becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister and help change the life of a child facing adversity for the better, forever. It doesn’t take a lot of time (between 4-8 hours a month, depending on the program). The real focus is on being consistent, and spending one-to-one quality time with your Little. Being a Big often means just including your Little in things you already like to do — going to a ball game, or a museum, or the beach, or a bike ride.
The first step is to attend one of our Big Orientation & Training sessions. more info... |
02/08/18 | PRIME MORTAGE GROUP RIBBON-CUTTING & OPEN HOUSE Join us as we welcome Deborah Collins and PRIME MORTGAGE GROUP to the Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce with a ceremonial red ribbon-cutting at 9:30 a.m. on February 8, 2018! See you at 415 E. Main Street, Suite 213, Bartow, FL. For more information about PRIME MORTGAGE GROUP and its Grand Opening, contact Deborah Collins at 430-7787. |
02/08/18 | Chocolate Charms & Chamber! (Chamber Members Only) Chocolate, Charms and Chamber is the Spath Jewelers Fun Thursday and you won't want to miss this one! Enjoy a chocolate smorgasbord and great fun and networking PLUS very, very nice doorprizes await all Chamber members. Hope to see you there at 5:00 p.m., on Thursday, February 8, 2018! more info... |
02/09/18 | Central Florida Health Expo The Central Florida Health Expo is the area’s premier event for health-conscious adults. The event will be held at International Market World Flea and Farmers Market in Auburndale. The market comes alive on Fridays as shoppers stroll through one of the area’s largest farm fresh produce markets, enjoy live entertainment and experience the market’s vibrant atmosphere. This event is free to the public. Everyone is welcome! more info... |
02/10/18 | Big Brothers Big Sisters Orientation & Training Please consider becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister and help change the life of a child facing adversity for the better, forever. It doesn’t take a lot of time (between 4-8 hours a month, depending on the program). The real focus is on being consistent, and spending one-to-one quality time with your Little. Being a Big often means just including your Little in things you already like to do — going to a ball game, or a museum, or the beach, or a bike ride.
The first step is to attend one of our Big Orientation & Training sessions. more info... |
02/15/18 | Big Brothers Big Sisters Orientation & Training Please consider becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister and help change the life of a child facing adversity for the better, forever. It doesn’t take a lot of time (between 4-8 hours a month, depending on the program). The real focus is on being consistent, and spending one-to-one quality time with your Little. Being a Big often means just including your Little in things you already like to do — going to a ball game, or a museum, or the beach, or a bike ride.
The first step is to attend one of our Big Orientation & Training sessions. more info... |
02/17/18 | LRC's For the Love of Learning 2018 For over 40 years, the Learning Resource Center of Polk County, Inc., as a non-profit supplemental education agency, has addressed the academic needs throughout Polk County by providing one-to-one tutoring services to children and adults, small group instruction for remediation and enrichment, and the flexibility to offer quality programs to help all students maximize their learning potential. For the Love…of Learning is an annual benefit held in February to raise scholarship funds for students enrolled in LRC programs. Preparation for the fundraiser begins each fall. We are always seeking generous sponsors, donations and volunteers for the event. If you are interested in assisting with this event, please contact LRC Executive Director Dr. Pam Craven at PamelaC@LRCPolk.com. more info... |
02/22/18 | YEEEHAWWWW! Bartow Chamber Barn Boogie Evening dinner and dance held at Peace Valley Enterprise Barn in Alturas (Leland and Wanda Young's Barn) that features a steak dinner provided by Texas Cattle Company, entertainment, auction items, free beer & wine. A highlight of this event is the annual Leadership XIV Cornhole Tournament. Who will win the huge Cornhole Trophy - you? This event is so much fun, be sure to mark your calendars for a great time, a great meal, a great deejay and fun fun fun 'til the cows come home! See you there. PRESENTING SPONSOR: (exclusive) SEMCO Construction SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY LINK BELOW Gold Sponsors: $1,500 Beverage Sponsor: (exclusive) - Evolve Contracting Cornhole Tournament Sponsor: (exclusive) - Mosaic Prize sponsor: (exclusive) - ASHLAND Silver Sponsors: $500 Bronze Sponsors: $250 Contributors: $150 more info... |
02/22/18 | Annual Tocqueville Society Celebration United Way of Central Florida celebrates their Tocqueville Society members! more info... |
02/24/18 -03/12/18 | 2018 Polk Senior Games Two weeks of athletic and recreational competitive events for men and women 50 and years and over. more info... |
02/27/18 | Big Brothers Big Sisters Orientation & Training Please consider becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister and help change the life of a child facing adversity for the better, forever. It doesn’t take a lot of time (between 4-8 hours a month, depending on the program). The real focus is on being consistent, and spending one-to-one quality time with your Little. Being a Big often means just including your Little in things you already like to do — going to a ball game, or a museum, or the beach, or a bike ride.
The first step is to attend one of our Big Orientation & Training sessions. more info... |
02/28/18 | 2018 Professional Development Academy PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERIES: Leadership In The Workplace AT POLK STATE COLLEGE - CLEAR SPRINGS ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY CENTER 7:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. NEW CLASSES FOR 2018. More than 100 have earned a Professional Development Academy certificate since it began in 2016! As a member, you and your employees are eligible to participate in a professional development series: LEADERSHIP IN THE WORKPLACE. Successful professionals continually strive to learn. Expanding skill sets and knowledge enables individuals to transcend their careers. The Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with Polk State College, announces the launch of the 2018 Greater Bartow Chamber Professional Development Academy (PDA). This program provides skills for business, organization, and personal growth and improvement through a variety of educational and training opportunities. Receive your PDA certificate by attending a minimum of four of the seven classes. Cost for the academy classes are covered in your Chamber membership investment. If you are an employee of a Chamber member business, you are entitled to attend any of the classes at no cost. If you are not employed by a Chamber member business, the classes are $29 per class. Choose What’s Right For You What Is The Cost For The Classes? Where Are The Classes Held? What Time Are Classes? Do I Have To Attend Every Class? Do I Need To Pre-Register? How Do I Earn My Certificate? more info... |