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Family Fundamentals & Community Partners' Back to School Blast 2008 -
Saturday, July 26, 2008, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Fun hands-on activities. Get connected to resources in your community. FREE Family Event, Children Prek-5th grade, Free Health Screenings, Backpack full of school supplies (while supplies last. Location: The Lakeland Center(Sikes Hall, 701 W. Lime St., Lakeland, FL. For more information call 863.686.1221 ext. 221. Look for online Pre-registration info in near future.

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Saturday, May 31, 2008, Lake Hollingsworth-Lakeland, 7:30 am Registration, 8:00 am Start. Raise $30 and receive a t-shirt. Raise $100 or more and your name will be added to the back of the shirt. Additional shirts are available for order for $10.00 each. Pledge form and money due to the Achievement Academy by Friday, May 23, 2008. Make checks payable to: Achievement Academy, 716 E. Bella Vista Street, Lakeland, FL 33805. Phone 863/683-6504 Fax 863/688-9292

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All cowboys & cowgirls looking for a BBQ finger lickin’, boot scootin’ good ole’ time. Come On out to Achievement Academy’s Board of Directors Country Western Round-Up. Saturday, May 10, 5—9pm, The Higgenbotham Ranch, 2200 Ewell Road, Lakeland, FL 33811. Silver Horse Shoe Sponsor: $1,000 (dinner for a table of ten) or $100 a person For more information
call 683-6504.

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What for... Central Florida Speech & Hearing Center.
When......Saturday, April 26, 2008
Where.....Lake Mirror Center, Lakeland, Florida
Time........7:00 until Midnight
Artist......Shirley Reeves original singer of the Shirelles
Ticket Price.. $25.00 advance.. $30.00 at the door.
Advance tickets: Steve Herman, C.P.A., 4406 So. Fla. Ave., Suite 18, Lakeland, Fla., 863-781-7799 or Central Fla. Speech & Hearing Center, 710 E. Bella Vista Street, Lakeland, Fla., 863-686-3189

What Happens... Concert by Shirley and her band, other guest performers, The Sertoma Put Outs and Weak Spots, Trivia Contest, Dance Contest, 50's 60's Costume Contest, Queen of the Hop, Cash Bar, free pop corn and snacks. Of course dancing.

From infant to adult, the Central Florida Speech & Hearing Center teaches and provides the ability to communicate. You may or may not need the services now, but someday you or someone you love will.

Sertoma International's project is Speech and Hearing. Come to the Sock Hop, have a good time and help us help the Central Florida Speech & Hearing Center.

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Posted by Emerge Lakeland

The Watson Clinic Foundation will host a Women's Health Summit on April 10, 2008 at the Lakeland Center. Don't miss out on this FREE seminar. To register click here: www.watsonclinic.com/wcf

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Posted by Emerge Lakeland

The next Pics on the Promenade event is less than two weeks away; Friday, March 14th. This month’s movie is West Side Story. Check out the Pics on the Promenade website: www.picsonthepromenade.com

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Come & Support High School Juniors & Seniors as they address: 2008 Presidential Elections, Challenges with the Public School System, and Influences of Hip-Hop Culture on America's Youth. Monday, March 3, 2008 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at the John L. Sanders Boys & Girls Club, Lakeland 33805. For more information call: 863.686.0721

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The Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce’s CommUnity Celebration 2008 is just around the corner on March 26th so reserve your seats now. EMERGE Lakeland will have tables reserved for members so please join us for lunch. This year’s keynote speaker is Captain Bill Pinkney www.captianbillpinkney.com). For more information about the event, go to www.LakelandChamber.com

Tickets are $25, to reserve a seat at an EMERGE table please contact Cauney Bamberg at cbamberg@watsonclinic.com or 863-802-6221 for ticket information. RSVP by Friday, March 21. These tickets are limited; first come, first serve.

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INTERESTED IN DRIVING A BEEMER FOR A GREAT CAUSE? We'd love to have you! If you or anyone you know would like to participate in the BMW's Ultimate Drive benefiting the Komen Foundation and their fight against cancer awareness event (see more details at www.bmwusa.com/theultimatedrive), please contact Cauney Bamberg at 863.802.6221. 25 drivers are needed to be at the Fields BMW dealership Friday, February 22nd at 4:30 p.m. The caravan will drive to Sarasota and return via bus transportation. Dinner will be provided to all drivers.
What Komen requires for your participation is simple:
· Must be a licensed driver AND able to show proof of current automobile insurance
· Have a good driving record
· Be at least 21 yrs old OR 25 yrs old to drive the M3 and 6 & 7 Series cars
· Have signed a waiver & release form
· Have cellular phone with them
Give Cauney a call (863.802.6221) if you're interested in a fun way to spend a Friday evening!

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Posted by Emerge Lakeland

Outdoor Movie Series
Organized by City of Lakeland and NFocus

Lake Mirror Park, Downtown Lakeland
Movies start at dusk.
Bring dinner and a blanket and watch a movie under the stars.

2/8/2008: Casablanca. Sponsored by Trinity Presbyterian Church
3/14/2008: West Side Story: Sponsored by Mid Florida
4/11/2008 Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

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Michael Holley Chevrolet is hosting a meet and greet session for Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end, Alex Smith #81, at its dealership in Lakeland. This event will provide fans with an opportunity to meet the 25 year old NFL star, take photos, and receive autographs. The event will take place on Saturday, December 15, 2007 from 1-3 pm in the main showroom of Michael Holley Chevrolet and is open to the public. The dealership address is 925 US Highway 98 S, Lakeland FL 33801. The dealership is located just south of Lakeland High School. Prior to this event, Smith will be featured on WLKF Talk 1430AM Sports Central on Thursday, December 13th at 537pm. For more information, please contact Michael Holley by phone at (863) 904-2706, fax (863) 682-4359, or email at mholley@michaelholley.com.

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Posted by Michael Wiener

SUPPORT THE CHAMBER’S EFFORTS IN OUR UPCOMING CARBQ!

CarBQ lunches will be served up at TigerTown Hangar #2 on November 30th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and we need volunteer support to help make this first-time event a success!

Please sign up for a shift, fax the form back to the Chamber at 863/683-7454 and receive tickets to our exclusive Chef’s Pre-Party the night before.
Thanks for your support, and we look forward to seeing you at the CarBQ!


Please mark:
____ Yes, please count me in! I can work from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 30th and attend the mandatory training session the night before – Thursday, Nov. 29th – from 5:30 to 6 p.m.



Name: __________________________________________
Company: __________________________________________
Telephone: __________________________________________
Email: __________________________________________


*** FAX BACK TO THE CHAMBER AT 863/683-7454 by NOV. 7TH ***

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Posted by Emerge Lakeland

Join us for an evening at
Michael Israel’s Big Show
Benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay

Viewing pictures on a wall in an art gallery is one thing. But to see masterpieces created right before your eyes in front of a live-audience with music...that’s something different! Performance Artist Michael Israel promises to wow you with his artistic talent and flair at an exclusive event benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay, Inc.

Attend an Event

First Show:
When: October 27, 2007
Where: Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, Ferguson Hall
1010 North W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa
Time: 6:30pm Artist Reception, 7:30pm Show/Live Auction
Tickets: $70, VIP $250; purchase tickets half-price at www.bbbsfl.org

Second Show:
When: Thursday, November 1, 2007
Where: Polk Theatre
121 S. Florida Avenue, Lakeland
Time: 6:30pm Artist Reception, 7:30pm Show/Live Auction
Tickets: $50, VIP $150; purchase tickets half-price at www.bbbsfl.org

For more information contact Kathleen O'Brien:
863.682.5191x105 or kathleen.obrien@bbbs.org

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Posted by Emerge Lakeland

Hello Emerge Members! The Imperial Polk Advertising Federation has invited us to join them for their annual Kringle Mingle holiday mixer and auction at 6 p.m. November 30 at the Lakeland Center. If you’re in business, you could score some radio, print, creative, or billboard advertising way below regular industry prices. There will also be many unique gift opportunities on the block including spa treatments, concert tickets, and sports memorabilia. And our friends at the ADFED are extending the same offer to us as their own members – RSVP to ipaf@aol.com by November 16 and get in absolutely FREE. Dinner will be served and a cash bar will be available. Let’s show some support to our friends at the Advertising Federation and join them for this fun holiday event!

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Posted by Emerge Lakeland

The Polk County Long Range Planning Division and Polk Vision invite you to a series of community workshops to discuss growth strategies for the future of Polk County. Please see the attached flyer. Download flyer

The workshops are scheduled as follows:

Tuesday, October 30, 2007 6-8 pm

Lake Wales Arts Center

Tuesday, November 6, 2007 6-8 pm

Polk Community College / Winter Haven Campus

Thursday, November 8, 2007 6-8 pm

Polk Community College / Lakeland Campus

Polk Vision hopes you can join us. We want to hear what matters to you.

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Posted by Michael Wiener

Below is an invitation for the Polk County Reality Check workshop scheduled for October 23rd at the PCC/USF Lakeland Campus. Please consider attending this important workshop on growth. It is vital that the citizens of Polk County have input in this process. The event is open to the public, but pre-registration is required. Log on to www.myonebay.com under Upcoming Events.

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Join us for our Community Walk!!

3 Mile Walk Starting At The Entrance Of The North Lakeland YMCA.
2125 Sleepy Hill Road
859-7769

Saturday, September 29th @ 8:30am
(Weather Permitting)

Free To All, Bring Your Friends And Neighbors!

America on the Move!

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Posted by Emerge Lakeland

It's a Party for the Whole Family! And There's Diversity Too!

Polk Museum of Art will focus on the diversity of the world's cultures at this year’s Family Day. The event takes place Saturday, September 22, 10:00am – 4:00pm, and is FREE for everyone.

CONTACT: Meredith Spresser, Public Relations & Marketing Manager, (863) 688-7743 ext. 235, MSpresser@PolkMuseumofArt.org

For more information go to: http://www.polkmuseumofart.org

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Posted by Michael Wiener

Polk County Young Republicans will host “Happy Hour” with Congressman Adam Putnam from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Thursday, August 16, at Abuelo’s Mexican Food Embassy. For more information call 863-686-7500.

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Posted by Kristin Carlson

Tuesday, August 28
7:00-9:00pm at
The Lakeland Center

Ticket Prices
In Advance $25; Day of $30
Event Parking $5

Ticket Locations
Imperial Symphony Office
1037 S. Florida Ave, Ste 125
Dixieland Village, Lakeland
Mon-Fri, 9:00am-5:00pm
www.imperialsymphony.org

Lakeland Center Box Office
701 W. Lime Street, Lakeland
Mon-Fri, 9:30am-5:30pm
www.thelakelandcenter.com

Ticketmaster Outlets
Ticketmaster Phone 682-5300
Online www.ticketmaster.com

Visit with friends, savor light hors d’oeuvres and enjoy music provided by The Imperial Symphony Orchestra. Sip on martinis prepared by guest celebrity bartenders from some of Polk County’s favorite hot spots. Select your seats for The ISO’s Masterworks Series. Learn about The Guild of the ISO and participate in a Chinese Auction for some fabulous prizes. Entry includes two martini coupons and a ballot to cast your vote for the best martini in Polk County. Must be age 21 or above for entry.

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Posted by Michael Wiener

Community Impact Plan

Event /Project: Back To School Bash
Date: Saturday, July 28, 2007
Location: The Lakeland Center
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Family Fundamentals Contact: Shawna Butler
Success By 6 Contact: Jodi Tucker

Program Objective:
• 5,000 family members will participate in activities planned to stimulate school readiness skills including early literacy (pre-reading skills), fine motor (small muscle/pre-writing) and gross motor (large muscle) skills, math, science and creative arts.

• Approximately 1500 parents will observe and participate in school readiness activities that can be duplicated at home.

• Approximately 1500 parents will receive information regarding resources including but not limited to health and safety, parent education, consumer counseling, and family counseling.

• Approximately 3500 children will participate in activities that help them to enter school ready to succeed.

• Provide 3000 children with a backpack full of school supplies and a new pair of shoes, along with health care screenings (physicals, vision, speech, hearing and body mass index), and haircuts.

• 2000 family members will participate in activities planned to stimulate school readiness skills including early literacy (pre-reading skills), fine motor (small muscle/pre-writing) and gross motor (large muscle) skills, math, science and creative arts.

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Thank you for making time to read the attached flyer regarding a very important Workforce Housing Summit. We would appreciate you forwarding the flyer to those in your sphere of influence who you think should be made aware of the Summit and should attend. The Summit is designed to bring together business leaders in our community to better understand the challenges facing Polk County regarding WORKFORCE housing and work together toward a solution.

In 1999, the median sales price for a house was $78,600. Today it is $179,300. The enormous increase in the cost of housing is having a significant negative impact on the ability of our employees to buy homes.

Please attend this important Workforce Housing Summit – your participation is important in addressing this critical issue.

Please RSVP by Email/Fax to Polk Vision at info@polkvision.com or 863/619-7307. For more information please contact Polk Vision at 863/646-0439.

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Posted by Kristin Carlson

On April 21st 2007 we have a great opportunity for your organization. We are looking for area businesses and organizations to set-up a booth at the 3rd annual campfirepalooza event. campfirepalooza is an all day music festival that showcases local music talent. The event featuring 15 bands and 2 stages and is part of an ongoing series of music shows sponsored by Camp Fire USA. Our shows provide a safe place for teens to socialize and offers young local musicians a place play. We are expecting to have upwards of 300 teens and young adults there throughout the day.

Campfirepalooza will be held at the Camp Fire Program Center located at 2600 Buckingham Ave. Lakeland, Florida 33803. There we have a large outdoor fenced in area that will have one stage and vending booths. A large building will house a second stage and restrooms. There is electricity if needed for your booth. The cost is a minimal $10 to be at the event. We appreciate all that you do in the community and would like to see you at this event.

Camp Fire USA is a non-profit agency here in Lakeland Florida that has been operating since 1918. Camp Fire provides volunteer and leadership opportunities for teenagers through a variety of programs Campfire USA serves children three years old through twelfth graders. Activities help the youth learn to make good decisions, become responsible citizens, and give back to their community. If you have questions, please call Scott (863)688-5491 or Kathleen (863) 398-1696.

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Posted by Kristin Carlson

Big Brothers Big Sisters will be hitting the lanes on March 31 from noon - 4:00 pm at Orange Bowl Lanes in Lakeland for their annual fundraiser.
The following was provided by Big Brothers Big Sisters:

We invite you to be a part of something fun and life-changing for many "at-risk" youth in our community.

We are currently looking for individuals that would like to serve as a team captain. As team captain, you will ask four other people to be on your team for a total of five people Each person who raises $110 in pledges will receive a t-shirt and help provide funding for us to serve over 400 "Littles" on our waiting list.

If you would like to be a team captain or if you would like more information on becoming a Big Brother or Sister, please contact Kathleen O'Brien: kathleen.obrien@bbbs.org or 682-5191.

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Posted by Michael Wiener

Black History Activities-February

Saturday, February 24, 2007
8:00 - 4:00 pm, Florida Southern College Campus
Multicultural Student Leadership Retreat
FSC, USFL, PCC

Saturday, February 24, 2007
1:00 – 2:00pm, Embassy Suites Tampa
Dr. Nathan Thomas, Closing Keynote Speaker for National Alliance that Promotes Minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

Black History Activities-March

Tuesday, March 13th, 2007 (high school and college classroom outreach)
Times will vary based on visitation availability
To Be Greek or not To Be Greek
The Influence of Black Fraternities and Sororities on American Society
Outreach to High School students and College Classes
If you are interested in having your class hear this discussion please call Carmen Solis (667-7710)
(Limited classroom visits available)

Friday, March 9, 2007
5:30 to 9pm, USF Lakeland
Open to high school and college students, faculty, staff, and community members
Balancing the Playing Field - The Influence of Athletics on Minority Opportunities
Movie "Glory Road" and a discussion with current and past athletes
USFL, PCC, Polk County School District, and WAMCSC

WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION

SPONSORED BY PCC AND USF LAKELAND

Calendar of Events: Events are open to the public & free except for TWO with *

*March 1st: 7:00pm
Kick off Event: "Watts for Dinner" Wine tasting- 10% donated to Scholarship fund
1212 S. Florida Ave. Lakeland -- 863.682.0600 ($15.00 fee)

March 7th: 6:00pm
Film Fest @ Cafe Latte – “Barbie Nation” BRING YOUR BARBIES! PRIZES!
200 Orchid Springs Drive - Winter Haven -- 863.318.8777

March 8th: 9:30 am - 10:45 am
Presentation: "Deconstructing Gender in Media Images"
Lilli M. Downes, PhD
PCC Winter Haven -- WLR 104

March 8th: 5:30 pm - 7:00pm
"Leading the March: A Discussion with Successful Women of Polk County"
Dr. Nathan Thomas
PCC/USF Lakeland Technology Building Auditorium

March 10th: 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm
"The Big Bash" -- Generations of Women Moving History Forward
Art, Poetry, Films, Workshops, and More!
PCC Winter Haven Student Center -- WST 126 http://www.polk.edu/womenshistory for forms
Want to participate? Submit Artwork? Perform?
Print out an Art/Poetry Submission Form or Exhibitor/Table Request Form

March 14th: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Women's Health Fair: PCC Winter Haven Campus

March 18th: 7:30pm
Nikki Giovanni: Poet, Author Activist - http://www.nikki-giovanni.com/
Polk Theatre - 121 Florida Ave S. , Lakeland

*March 20th: 12 - 1:30 pm
Wise & Witty Women -- Luncheon Fundraiser
Proceeds to support Women's Studies, Women's History Month & Women's Scholarships ($25.00)

March 21st: 11:00 am - 2:00pm
Women's Health Fair: PCC/USF Lakeland Campus

March 21st: 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Poetry Slam: PCC/USF Lakeland -- LLC 2188
Contact Sarah Johnson or Chris Fullerton at (853) 297-1040
http://www.polk.edu/womenshistory

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Posted by Kristin Carlson

Dreams
a celebratin of Black History and Culture

Saturday, February 17, 2007
at 7:30pm

Adults: $20, Students/Seniors $18, Children 12 & Under: $12

at the Historic Polk Theatre
127 South Florida Ave.

For tickets or more info. please call 863-802-0399

A joint fundraiser benefiting the Florida Dance Theatre and the Polk Theatre

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Learning Resource Center's
Winter Escape 2007
providing scholarships for needy students

Saturday, January 27, 2007
at the Peggy Brown Center
on Lake Mirror
7 PM-11 PM
Attire: Down Under Casual

Full Aussie menu prepared by Chef Terrie Lobb , featuring
Chicken & Steak Bites from the Barbie; Seafood spread with Fresh Shrimp, Crab, & Oysters; Aussie Yum Yum's...plus more.!

Each Ticket will be entered in the to the $10,000 Australian Countdown!

Cost $100 per ticket

For Tickets, contact Learning Resource Center, 904 South Missouri Ave or call 688-9477.

From its beginnings as a small volunteer organization, the Learning Resource Center has matured into an independent 501 (c) 3 that strives to impact the community with a variety of quality programs for students of all ages throughout Polk County.

Winter Escape 2007 is LRC's annual fund raising event, offering an opportunity for friends and supporters to join together to help needy families access critical on-to-one tutoring or small group academic instruction. Join us for an exciting evening as we escape to Australia, while supporting the students of our community.

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Posted by Kristin Carlson

Emerge Lakeland will have a reserved table at the Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce Annual meeting on Tuesday, January 23. Members interested in attending and sitting with fellow Emerge Lakeland members should contact Kristin Tripoli at kristin1@uwcf.org or by phone at 863/648-1500 ext. 246. Space is limited and seats will be reserved on a first come, first served basis. Tickets are $55.00 each; payment must be in to Kristin by Wednesday, January 17.

Lakeland...a Great Place to Be!
Chamber Annual Meeting
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
The Lakeland Center Exhibit Hall

Special Guest Speaker Doug Lipp, Former Head Trainer, Walt Disney University and
Author, The Changing Face of Today's Customer.

Reception at 6:00 p.m.
Dinner at 7:00 p.m.

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When: Tuesday, October 10th 3:00 - 7:00 PM
Hosted by Human Resources
Where: 2310 Commerce Point Drive (formerly known as A-Z Park Rd)
* Invitation open to anyone interested in learning more about our organization, people, etc.
RSVP by Monday, October 9th
Click here for more information or go to www.summitholdings.com

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Posted by Michael Wiener

If you are interested in being involved in an EMERGE Lakeland team please email kcarlson@creativecontractors.com. If there is enough interest EMERGE will coordinate a team, players will be responsible for the $25/pp cost for a 10 person team.

5th Annual Noah’s Ark
Mud Volleyball Tournament
Saturday, October 7, 2006

What
This is a “must do” event…it’s a full day of “mud-slinging” fun. There are 8-10 players on a team (you must have at least 2 women on the court during play) all wallowing in a foot or so of mud.

Who
The teams are typically comprised of a mixture of company employees, friends, neighbors, teachers, college students, policemen and firefighters, party animals, CEOs, politicians (they can legally get away with slinging mud and lie about the scores) basically, our players are people who want to get together... get a little crazy... and have a lot of fun.

When Saturday-October 7th
8:45 am Team Check-In (Captains Only)
9:15 am Express Check-In (Teams W/Completed Registrations)
9:30 am Captain’s Meeting (Scorekeeper’s Table)
10:00 am Competition Begins (PLAYERS MUST WEAR SHOES)

Where
USA International Speedway in North Lakeland, Florida
(From I-4, take Exit 38 (SR 33) north, ½ mile)

Why
The Mud Volleyball Tournament raises money to help provide meaningful employment, recreational and social activities and affordable housing choices to individuals who are developmentally challenged.

Visit our website at: http://NoahsArkFlorida.Org

“We’re All In This Together”

How
Registration is only $250 per team (after September 25th it’s $300).

This entitles your team to compete in a bundle of fun activities including the “Main Tournament”, the coveted “Potty Bowl Tournament” (unique awards) and the “Iron Man Tug-Of-War Competition” (macho stuff here), limbo and hula-hoop contests and (new this year) modified horseshoe throwing competition. There will also be a dunk tank available for your closest friends.

What About Club Mud?

“Club Mud” is the ultimate party experience and is ONLY FOR
Mud Volleyball Professionals (WARNING: Don’t try this at home).

Team players earn Club Mud privileges by collectively raising donations of $1,000 or more (over and above their registration fee).

The benefits of being a member of Club Mud are:
● FREE Drinks (all kinds) ● FREE Food
● FREE Event Tee Shirt ● Private Restrooms
● Your Own Mud Servants* ● FREE Live Entertainment

“You will want to do Club Mud!”

Questions or Ideas
If you have suggestions or ideas on how we can improve our event,
please give us a call at (863)687-0804, or email us at:
MudVolleyball@NoahsArkFlorida.Org

Noah’s Ark is a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization and all donations are tax deductible to the maximum extent allowed by law.

A COPY OF NOAH’S ARK OF CENTRAL FLORIDA’S OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING (800) 435-7352 WITHIN FLORIDA. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE FLORIDA. REGISTRATION NUMBER - CH 9158

* Mud Servants pictured may have been genetically, surgically and/or digitally altered; actually Mud Servants may be quite ugly.

Noah’s Ark of Central Florida ● PO Box 92221, Lakeland, FL 33804-2221 ● Phone: (863) 687-0804

Revised: 082706

To register your own team print the below section:

Sign Us Up…We’re Ready to Play Dirty!
See you on Saturday, October 7, 2006
USA International Speedway

Step 1 – Fill Out This Form.

Contact Name _________________________________________________________________
Company ___________________________________________________________________
Address ___________________________________________________________________
City ____________________ St ____ Zip ____________ Phone ______________ FAX ____________________ E-Mail ______________________________________
How did you hear about the Mud Volleyball Tournament? ___________________________
□ My teammates are real party animals…upgrade us to Club Mud status;we want the FREE food, the FREE beverages (all kinds) and access to the Party Tent. ~ $1,000 donation (does not include the team registration fee)
□ My company’s ready to blow the house down!
We are sponsoring a team and a court for $375 ~ before September 25th
□ We are sponsoring a team, but it’s after September 25th, for $300
□ My company doesn’t like to get dirty…but we’ll sponsor a court for $150.

Step 2 – FAX This Form to: (863) 688-2399

Step 3 – Mail a Check (Payable to “NOAH’S ARK”) to:

Noah’s Ark
PO Box 92221
Lakeland, FL 33804-2221
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Questions? Call our office at (863) 687-0804, or email us at

MudVolleyball@Noah’sArkFlorida.Org

Noah’s Ark is a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization and all donations are tax deductible to the maximum extent allowed by law.

A COPY OF NOAH’S ARK OF CENTRAL FLORIDA’S OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING (800) 435-7352 WITHIN FLORIDA. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE FLORIDA. REGISTRATION NUMBER - CH 9158
C Revised 8/1/06

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Posted by Kristin Carlson

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This is a huge social issue that affects one in four women. The HopeLine Project, sponsored by Verizon Wireless, is a wireless phone collection. They are taking used, broken, and old cellphones from any manufacturer and turning them into literal lifelines for victims of domestic violence. We will have a collection box at the EMERGE table at Politics in the Park, so please bring your used, old, and broken cell phones and drop them in the box. Feel free to also collect phones from your workplace, friends, and family! The phones will all be donated in Polk County to the Peace River Center, Polk's domestic violence agency.

For more information contact:
Deb Dioguardi
Verizon Wireless
813-615-4800

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Posted by Kristin Carlson

Peanut Auction: Silent and Live Auction
Location: Lakeland Center, Hollingsworth Room A & B
Date: Sept. 8, 2006
Time: 11:30am to 1:00pm
Benefits: Bethany Center
Lunch will be available for $9

The Kiwanis Club of Lakeland’s Annual Peanut Auction is just over a week away with this year’s proceeds benefiting the Bethany Center – a non-profit organization that provides grief counseling & support groups for children or teens who have lost a loved one. Please mark your calendars for 11:30am on Friday, September 8 for the start of the Peanut Auction – led by Lakeland’s own Marty Higgenbotham.

Great items of all kinds will be available for bid, both silent and live auction.

Peanut Auction funds raised will be donated to the Bethany Center for the improvement & development of a series of therapy rooms & expressive play areas for the children & adults that they serve.

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Posted by Kristin Carlson

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
“Polk County’s Breast Cancer Walk”

Saturday, October 21, 2006
First Presbyterian Church – Lake Hollingsworth
175 Lake Hollingsworth Dr.
Lakeland, FL 33801

Join the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk and collect pledges from family, friends and co-workers.

Organize a team of walkers. Contact us for a Team Leader’s kit.
Sponsor a walker with a generous tax- deductible contribution.
Volunteer your time and your talent on the day of the event.
Learn how to protect yourself against breast cancer with early detection.

Registration begins at 8:00 AM
Event Program begins at 8:30 AM

Sign Up Online at: www.cancer.org/stridesonline
“Tell your friends, your family –
All women you care about. You could save a life.”

For more information call:
American Cancer Society
(863) 688-2326 ext 116

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You're Invited to a ...platform florida - art, film, fashion, sound & performance event on September 29th from 6-10pm at Central Florida Eurocars. The cost is $15 at the door, $8 for students with ID. For more information visit www.platformflorida.com

This event is sponsored by Central Florida Eurocars, C&C Bank, and The Ledger.

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Posted by Kristin Carlson

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, APRIL 29 AND 30, 2006

POLK MUSEUM OF ART HONORS POLK COUNTY FIRST RESPONDERS/EMERGENCY PERSONNEL AND THEIR FAMILIES

On Saturday, April 29, and Sunday, April 30, Polk County firefighters, police officers and other first responders and their families are invited to Polk Museum of Art to view the powerful new exhibition entitled AFTERMATH: Images from Ground Zero, Photography by Joel Meyerowitz. The exhibition will be on display from April 22 through July 9, 2006. ADMISSION WILL BE FREE THAT WEEK-END and Museum hours will be Saturday, 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.; Sunday, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Joel Meyerowitz is one of the most respected color photographers working today. His first book Cape Light is considered a classic work of color photography. He has had one-person exhibitions at the Museum of Modern Art, the Art Institute of Chicago, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, and over 250 other museums.

On September 23, 2001, Meyerowitz took his camera to the site on which the World Trade Towers had stood. For the next eight months he recorded the process of clearing the wreckage and coping with the tragedy. At first denied permission to photograph the site, Meyerowitz persisted and became the only photographer able to work within the wreckage. His efforts are a testament to the power of documented history. AFTERMATH includes 31 images selected from the thousands he shot, two of which are monumental: one measuring 8’ x 10’ and the other 8’ x 22’.

The idea for the exhibition came from the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the United States Department of State. A version of the exhibition was inaugurated by Colin Powell in the spring of 2002. To date, millions of people from across the globe have viewed these startling and beautiful images.

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Polk Museum of Art is located in Lakeland, Florida. The Museum is a private, not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting the arts in Central Florida. The Museum is the only art museum accredited by the American Association of Museums serving the 528,000 residents of Polk County. Regular Museum hours are Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; and Sunday, 1 – 5 p.m. The Museum is closed Mondays and major holidays. Admission is free for Museum members. General admission is $5.00 for adults and $4.00 for Seniors (62 and older). Children and students with ID are free. Admission is free to all on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. until noon and on quarterly 5th Sundays. The Museum is fully accessible.

Polk Museum of Art :: 800 East Palmetto Street :: Lakeland, Florida 33801-5529

info@polkmuseumofart.org

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Posted by Kristin Carlson

Luncheon & Tour
at
Polk County Association for Handicapped Citizens (PCAHC)

Join EMERGE Lakeland Members
Wednesday, April 5, 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
for a luncheon and tour at
Polk County Association for Handicapped Citizens

Learn more about this non-profit agency, which serves adults with disabilities. Tours of the facility will be given and a box luncheon will be provided.

Member/Guest cost is $10 to cover food.
All proceeds will be donated to PCAHC.

Please RSVP to
Melissa Innella at melissai@uwcf.org, 863.648.1500 x.251
or Rachel Cassidy at rachelc@uwcf.org, 863.648.1500 x.246

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Posted by Kristin Carlson