January 2021 Newsletter

CALENDAR OF EVENTS HIGHLANDS COUNTY
January 2021
For further information, please contact the following Chambers of
Commerce:
Lake Placid Chamber of Commerce, www.visitlakeplacidflorida.com (863) 465-4331
Avon Park Chamber of Commerce, www.theapcc.net (863) 453-3350
Sebring Chamber of Commerce, www.sebring.org (863) 385-8448
January -
Caladium Arts & Crafts Co-op, Learn Colored Pencil techniques – Jan. 13 th 12pm-4pm. $28 fee due at
time of registration. Call 863-699-5940 for more information.
February –
Lake Placid Chamber of Commerce, Monthly Luncheon, February 10 th Noon. Monthly Luncheons are
for Chamber members only. Cost is $12 per person
Lake Placid Chamber of Commerce, Rajin’ Cajun Date Night – February 13 th 6-10pm at the Barn at Paso
Fino. $50 per ticket. Contact the Chamber of Commerce for more information 863-465-4331.
Ridge Area Arc- Valentines Day Paint Party – February 14 th 3-5PM at Secret Gardens Winery and
Farm. $30 per person. Call 863-452-1295 for information.
ON-GOING: .
*Archbold Biological Station, 123 Main Drive, Venus (863) 465-2571 – located about 8 miles south of Lake
Placid. The entrance is 1.8 miles south of SR 70 on Old SR 8 (CR17) Due to the threat of COVID-19, Archbold
is closed to the public. However, we are pleased to present virtual events! Visit the website at
www.archbold-station.org. For more info, call 465-2571, Ext 221.
*Barktoberfest – Cancelled
*Brighton Seminole Casino located 17735 Reservation Road, Okeechobee, located between SR 78 and SR 70 on
Hwy 721, west of Lake Okeechobee on the Brighton Seminole Indian Reservation. 863-467-9998 or visit
www.seminolebrightoncasino.com.
*30th Annual Caladium Festival – July 23, 24 and 25 2021 at Stuart Park, Lake Placid. Arts & crafts, Music in
the Park, Bus tours, Wine Tasting and plenty of food. Visit www.visitlakeplacidflorida.com for more details
*24 th Annual Caladium Car & Bike Show – July 24 th 2021 Devan Park, Lake Placid. Visit
www.visitlakeplacidflorida.com for more details
*Caladium Arts & Crafts Co-op, 132 E. Interlake Blvd., Lake Placid. Displays and sales of arts & crafts by local
artists &
artisans. Many classes are offered at the Co-op. Call 699-5940 or visit www.caladiumarts.org – November thru April
open Monday thru Saturday 10am – 4pm. May thru October open Tuesday thru Saturday 10am –4pm.
*Circle B Bar Reserve, 4399 Winter Lake Road, Lakeland – Open every day from Sunrise to Sunset. Circle B is
home to miles of nature trails and the Polk’s Nature Discovery Center which is open Tuesday thru Saturday from
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday 12-4
p.m. This 1,267 acres wilderness area boasts large numbers of wildlife, and attracts visitors of all ages from all over
the country.
Free admission. 863-668-4673
*Circle Theater of Sebring – For info and events, call 382-1029 or visit www.circletheaterofsebring.org
*Genesis Center – visit www.sunevents.com for calendar of events
*Florida Flywheelers Village: Cancelled through February 2021.
*AdventHealth Wellness Center - 24 Hour Fitness Center, 140 Health Way, Lake Placid – Call 699-1200 for
info.
*Highlands Art League, 1989 Lakeview Drive, Sebring (863) 385-6682 or visit www.HighlandsArtLeague.org to
see many types of art classes available! Local artists teaching Adult and Children classes.
*Highlands Museum of the Arts (Highlands MOTA), 351 West Center Ave. (behind Sebring Public Library),
Sebring, FL. For info and schedule, call 863-385-5312 or 863-385-6682 or visit www.HighlandsArtLeague.org
*Highlands Little Theater, 356 West Center Ave., Sebring - Box Office 382-2525 – Call for current show playing.
*Lake Maps for Anglers - Go to main website: www.HighlandsBassAngler.com then go to Florida Lakes
Maps.com for total of 46 Highlands County contour lake maps.
*Lake Placid Ballroom Dancers – For membership info or event dates, call Jim or Pat Mancuso 863-659-4442
or email at jimandpatatlp@gmail.com.
Movies: For Movie times, call AMC Lakeshore 8 (Lakeshore Mall in Sebring) 863-471-0956; or B&B Sebring
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