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Wednesday, March 6, 2019 www.winterhavensun.com TAKE ONE IT’S FREE An Edition Of The Sun School board weighs McLaughlin makeover proposal By CHARLES A. BAKER III [email protected] Tilt up Winter Haven leaders gathered March 5 for a “Tilt Up View- LAKE WALES – A majority of ing Party” at the under-con- Polk County School Board members struction Chain of Lakes Field appeared to express support for a House. proposal to transform McLaughlin PG 7 Middle Fine Arts Academy, a Lake Wales middle school for students in grades six through eight, into a mid- dle/senior high school during a work session meeting Feb. 26. If the board members vote to ap- prove Polk County Public Schools PHOTO BY CHARLES A BAKER III Superintendent Jacqueline Byrd’s Hundreds of cyclists will be pedaling at high speeds through downtown Winter Haven Sunday, March proposal, than Lake Wales would 10 for the 11th Annual Chain of Lakes Cycling Classic. have its’ first zoned public high school open since the early 2000s. Knockout punch Cycling event returns to downtown The Lake Wales Charter Schools Local boxers represented the Board of Trustees was formed in Winter Haven area well at a pro- Winter Haven 2004. Soon after, it took over ad- fessional boxing event in Tampa ministration of all but three public this past Saturday. schools in Lake Wales — McLaugh- PG 16 By STEVEN RYZEWSKI [email protected] lin Middle, Roosevelt Academy and Organizing officials from Top View Spook Hill Elementary. Sports and Polk County Tourism and MAKEOVER | 4 WINTER HAVEN — On Sunday Sports Marketing believe the exciting morning, customers sitting on the pa- new course will only enhance what is al- tio at Egg Haven will be treated to more ready an exciting, urban style of bicycle than their favorite breakfast dish. racing. The Chain of Lakes yC cling Classic is “I think what people don’t realize is returning this weekend and the second how fast these people who are racing will day of the two-day race will see cyclists pass you and just how close they’ll get to Teaming up tearing through the streets of downtown each other,” explained Jessica Roberts, Polk State College and the city Winter Haven. A modified route will the content manager for Polk County of Winter Haven announced a move the course south this year, with a Tourism and Sports Marketing and an new partnership recently. course that goes as far north as Avenue avid cycling enthusiast. “It’s a great les- PG 6 A SW and on its south end loops around son in physics just to witness the corner- ing.” Grove Roots Brewing on Avenue D SW. CYCLING | 4 PHOTO BY CHARLES A. BAKER III Time for a Spring Fashion Fling! &RPHDQG6HH2XU/DWHVW&ROOHFWLRQRI 1HZ 3UH2ZQHG1DPH%UDQG&ORWKLQJ $FFHVVRULHVJ VVRVRURULHV *UHDW6HOHFWLRQ*(7025()25/(66*(7 025( )25 /(666 The Best! 'XQGHH5RDG:LQWHU+DYHQ 7KDQN<RX)RU 7XHV:HG)UL6DW 9RWLQJ8V7KH%HVW Page 2 Wednesday, March 6, 2019 CALENDAR Garden Jeopardy: The Weird World of Plants The Music Ambassadors are a “big band” dance band, tyrotary.com/upcoming-events. Contact Steve Tiner at When: March 7, 2019 | 10 a.m. featuring trumpets, saxophones, trombones, keyboard, 863-206-9826 for more info. Where: Mackay Gardens and Lakeside Preserve drums, guitar and bass. Musical selections range from 945 Mackay Blvd., Lake Alfred old time standards to more recent numbers. The dance CommunityFest Bring a team, or forge a new one, to play an enjoyable styles available include fox trot, polka, waltz and line When: March 9, 2019 | 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. game of Garden Jeopardy with the Master Gardeners! dancing, among others. Anyone interested in having a Where: Downtown Winter Haven This session’s topic: Weird Things Plants Do! Teams fun evening of social dancing, or just listening to the Mark your calendar for the 5th Annual Community- will sound their buzzers to score as many points as music, is invited. Admission is free. Fest FREE Family Fun Festival! CommunityFest is a they can to win the game. Come to laugh and learn family-friendly event that encourages the community with your friends! Event is free. Nunsense 2: The Second Coming to come together and enjoy games, entertainment, Begins: March 8, 2019 | 8 p.m. food and more. This free festival allows businesses to Taste of Winter Haven Ongoing through March 1 give back to the community while families enjoy fun- When: March 7, 2019 | 6 - 9 p.m. Where: TheatreWorks Florida Theatre filled activities and entertainment in the park. Where: Venue 650 8 W. Palmetto St., Davenport 650 Sixth St. SW, Winter Haven The world of “Nunsense” — created, written and Facts About Identity Join the Winter Haven Chamber for one of its biggest composed by author Dan Goggin, has kept audiences When: March 14, 2019 | Noon community events of the year: Taste of Winter Haven! rolling in the aisles for 35 years. Now, TheatreWorks Where: Lake Wales Public Library Taste of Winter Haven is a tasting event that pro- Florida hopes you’ll join them in continuing that 290 Cypress Garden Ln., Lake Wales vides the community with an opportunity to support laughter with the “Little Sisters” this March. For show- A free “Lunch & Learn” program, this class will be pre- local businesses in a delicious way. Local restaurants, times and tickets, visit theatreworksFL.org. sented by Theresa Adlam, a Victim Services Special- caterers and food artisans will gather to share their ist from the Florida Attorney General’s Office. Over cuisine with you. Purchase your “taste ticket,” meet us Winter Haven Police Department 5K the last decade, she has appeared on local television at Venue 650 and indulge in delicious food, beer and When: March 9, 2019 | 8 a.m. programs, as well as the ABC News show “20/20.” She wine while enjoying live music by Hunter Smith. Who Where: Central Park has also enjoyed the opportunity to train and speak knew supporting local businesses could be this fun? 325 Ave. A NW, Winter Haven throughout the country on the topic of identity theft You must be 21 or older to attend. Law enforcement has been involved in raising funds for the Department of Justice, Office for Victims of for Special Olympics Florida by participating in an- Crime (OVC) and Training and Technical Assistance Bok After Dark: 80s Night nual Torch Runs throughout the state. This event is a Center (TTAC) since 2007. When: March 8, 2019 | 5 - 8 p.m. way for the public to become involved and support the Where: Bok Tower Gardens mission of Special Olympics Florida. The course is in Florida Dance Theatre at Polk State 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales downtown Winter Haven, beginning in the area of the When: March 15, 2019 | 7:30 p.m. Included in general admission for non-members and library and continuing around beautiful Lake Silver. Where: Polk State College - Winter Haven campus free for members. Enjoy great music on the Terrace Vendors will be at the finish line along with music 999 Avenue H NE, Winter Haven with Blue Palmetto Cafe dining specials. Dane Myers and snacks. Special Olympics athletes will also be in The professional dance company based out of Lake- will be in concert from 5-7 p.m., followed by an 80s attendance. land is celebrating its 25th anniversary this season and inspired carillon concert with Geert D’hollander. will perform at Polk State College in Winter Haven. Lake Region Annual Art Show The group will be showcasing an eclectic evening of When: March 9, 2019 | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. contemporary ballet and modern dance. Music Ambassadors Where: Lake Region Village When: March 8, 2019 | 7 p.m. 31850 U.S. 27 South, Haines City Bartow Blarney Triathlon and 5K Where: First United Methodist Church Fellowship Featuring oils, acrylics, and watercolor works, the 37th When: March 16, 2019 | 7:30 a.m. Hall annual show will also feature wood carvers. Admis- Where: Bartow Civic Center 455 S. Broadway Ave., Bartow sion is free, and refreshments and door prizes will be 2250 S. Floral Ave., Bartow available. Contact Pat White for more information at Run, cycle, and/or swim the Bartow Blarney Triathlon (863) 438-9506. — or run the 5K! It’s all about fitness and fun. Catego- ries galore to suit any age or experience. Visit bartow- Vegetable and Herb Gardening in Central Florida rec.recdesk.com for more information. When: March 9, 2019 | 10 a.m. - Noon Where: Bok Tower Gardens St. Paddy’s Day at Balmoral Resort 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales When: March 16, 2019 | 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Learn the fundamentals of how to start a vegetable Where: Balmoral Resort Florida garden and explore different types of gardening meth- 124 Kenny Blvd., Haines City ods with local expert Ray Cruze. This class will cover Celebrate the weekend of luck with Balmoral! Join us the basics of media choices, insect control, fertilization for music, games and drink specials. and irrigation. Participants will take home a tomato Dress to impress — the best “festive” costume re- plant in a coir bag. Cost is $25 for members, $37 for ceives the grand prize, announced at 3:45 p.m.! Event non-members. includes a live DJ and music on the patio. Chili on the Ridge Bartow Rotary Wild Game Dinner When: March 9, 2019 | Noon - 3 p.m. When: March 16, 2019 | 6 p.m. Where: Lake Eva Park Where: Leland Young’s Barn 555 Ledwith Ave., Haines City 2905 Central Ave., Alturas Festivities include a live Band, car show, $10 per per- The annual Wild Game Dinner for the Bartow Cham- son for unlimited chili sampling (cash only, please) as ber of Commerce will include good food with an well as food vendors and a beer tent.