January 2008
Janauary - March or until gone ~ U-Pick Strawberries at Henscratch Farms, big, fat, sweet strawberries drape abundantly form their homes in our hydroponic tower garden. Warm chocolate is available for dippins & the shake shack serves the finest shortcakes, shakes, and chocolate dipped strawberries by the pound. For more information call 863-699-2060. December - May Tues - Sat 10-5 Sun 12-4
January 1-31 ~ Bok in Bloom 8 am - 6 pm (spring colors) at Historic Bok Sanctuary, to view a list of flowering plants, go to www.boksanctuary.org/visiting/gardens.html or for more information call 863-676-1408
January 2-5 ~ Orchid Hill Stables' (You must take a minimum of 4 lessons to qualify for student discount!) Camps can be broken down into daily rates for folks only able to attend a couple of days. Contact Sarah Holton at (863) 655-1582 for more information and registration packet.
January 3 & 4 ~ Flea market 3400 Parkway at Sebring Lions Club 8 am - 1 pm. For more information call Eunice or Butch 863-385-2881
January 4 - Highlands Social Dance Club 7-10 pm ballroom dancing at the Sebring Lions Club the band playing is G I Joe Band, for more information call Marilyn Murphy at 471-0559 or Joy Simpson at 385-6671
January 5 - SFCC presents Bowfire @7:30 pm for season tickets call 863-784-7178. Tickets for individual shows go on sale Oct.1 or online http://www.southflorida.edu/
January 5 & 6 ~ Flea Markets at Highlands County Fairgrounds also known as Firemen's Field 8 am - 2 pm. For more information call 863-382-2255
January 6 - Highland Shrine Club presents Country Western music from 2-4 pm. For more information and place call 863-382-2208
January 8 - SFCC presents David Osborne "Pianist to the Presidents." Matinee Series 1:30 pm, for more information call 863-784-7178 or http://www.southflorida.edu/.
January 8 - Sebring Chamber of Commerce Membership Breakfast, Sponsor by Highlands Regional Medical Center. 6:45 a.m. (Members Only) - Info: 385-8448.
January 8 - "Hello, Louisiana" Kiwanis Travelogue Adventure Film Series 5:00 p.m. at the Sebring Civic Center. For more information call 863-471-9510
January 9 - Lunch Club Wednesday, which is a ladies networking club will meet for lunch at the Sebring Elks Lodge. Parking and entrance is in the rear of the building. Doors will open at 11:30 am; meeting starts at 12:10. For more information contact Diana Albritton, 381-8170 or http://www.lunchclubwednesday.org/
January 9 - Highlands Senior Center, Inc. meet at Sebring Hills Assoc. Club House 200 Lark Ave. 10 am - 3 pm Enjoy sing a long with Good Time Band, Live Dancing music by Sunny Boys & Co. For more information call Bob or Ahn 863-386-0752
January 10 - The Highlandaires will be playing the sounds of the big band era at Sebring Civic Center 7:30 pm for dancing & listening. For reservations call 863-471-1089, band contact Highlandaires@embarqmail.com
January 10 - "Bingo at Sebring Hills Association" 200 Lark Ave. For times and more information call 863-382-1554.
January 10 & 11 - Flea market 3400 Parkway at Sebring Lions Club 8 am - 1 pm. For more information call Eunice or Butch 863-385-2881
January 11- Highlands Social Dance Club 7-10 pm ballroom dancing at the Sebring Lions Club the band playing is Legacy Allstars, for more information call Marilyn at 471-0559 or Joy at 385-6671
January 11& 12 ~ "The Pig Fest" Central Florida Barbecue 12 Hours of Barbecue at Fireman's Field in Sebring. For more information you can call 863-382-2255
January 12 - Creative Memories January Jumpstart 2008 ~ 9 am-3 pm. 6 hours of scrape booking fun with hourly drawings & new ideas for your photo pages. Pre-registration is required to reserve a table by Jan 10. Call 863-655-0994 to reserve space today. Located in the fellowship hall of the Church of the First Galilean. Leave a message or ask for Marlene
January 12 - "Pancake Breakfast" Sebring Hills Association 200 Lark Ave. For more information call 863-382-1554
January 12 - "60 ~70 Dance A Thon" American Legion Hall Lake Placid 7:00 pm until ???? Sponsored by Lake Placid Board of Realtor $10 donation to benefit: Miracle League of Lake Placid, & The Humane Society. For more information or tickets call 863-465-3444, call 655-1522 or e-mail mailto:humansociety@tnni.net
January 12 - SFCC Chamber Series presents "Minneapolis Guitar Quartet" With the passion, style, and musical sophistication borrowing form the best chamber music & string quartet traditions. 7:30 pm at the University Center Auditorium.
January 12 - Saturday Night Cruise "Featured car is Corvettes" downtown Circle Park Dr. 6 pm until... Call 863-385-4803 or email rjk1rjr@aol.com for more information.
January 12 & 13 ~ Flea Markets at Highlands County Fairgrounds also known as Firemen's Field 8 am - 2 pm. For more information call 863-382-2255
January 13 - Fly-In Breakfast Sponsored by the Civil Air Patrol Squadron 314 and EAA Heartland Chapter 1240 be held at the Avon Park Jet Center at the Avon Park Executive Airport from 8:30 am till 11:00 am. Enjoy a delicious complete breakfast (scrambled eggs, sausage, hash browns, toast, pancakes, coffee, juice, and more) buffet style for only a $5 donation. Aviators and Non-Aviators are cordially invited to Drive-In, Fly-In, or Walk-In. For more information, call (863) 453-5046
January 13 - Highland Shrine Club presents Country Western music from 2-4 pm. For more information and place call 863-382-2208
January 15 - SFCC presents The Artie Shaw Orchestra, the big band sound, matinee Series 1:30 pm, for more information call 863-784-7178 or http://www.southflorida.edu/.
January 15 - Newsom Eye & Laser Surgery will be holding a Seminar on "Dry Eyes" starting at 4:00 pm at the Sebring Office. For more information, call (863) 385-1544
January 16 - Highlands Senior Center, Inc. meet at Sebring Hills Assoc. Club House 200 Lark Ave. 10 am - 3 pm Enjoy sing a long with Good Time Band, Live Dancing music by Sunny Boys & Co. For more information call Bob or Ahn 863-386-0752
January 16-19 ~ Flywheelers Old engines and tractors Fort Meade, "Swap Meet" For more information call or updated schedules of events call 863-285-9121.
January 17 - Sebring Chamber After Hours Business Mixer 5-7 pm Sponsored by Ideal Golf 3750 US Hwy 27 N. (Members only)
January 17 - SFCC presents Art Garfunkel @7:30 pm for season tickets call 863-784-7178. Tickets for individual shows go on sale Oct.1 or online http://www.southflorida.edu/
January 17 - Third Thursday with Elena Maza ~ 1:00-2:00 p.m. Featured in the book , Embracing America: A Cuban Exile Comes of Age. For more information contact Mollie Doctrow, MOFAC curator at 863-784-7240 or visit http://www.mofac.org/
January 17 - "Bingo at Sebring Hills Association" 200 Lark Ave. For times and more information call 863-382-1554.
January 17 & 18 ~ Flea market 3400 Parkway at Sebring Lions Club 8 am - 1 pm. For more information call Eunice or Butch 863-385-2881
January 17 - 20 ~ U.S. Sport Aviation Expo More Sebring Raceway call Bob Wood 863-655-6444 for more information.
January 18 - Highlands Social Dance Club 7-10 pm ballroom dancing at the Sebring Lions Club the band playing is Skylarks, for more information call Marilyn at 471-0559 or Joy at 385-6671
January 18 -"Navigating Joint Pain" Whether you are considering a computer-assisted joint replacement or just beginning to explore available treatments, this lecture is for you. 6:30 p.m. Florida Hospital Heartland Medical Center, 4200 Sun 'n Lake Blvd., Sebring, Conference Room 1 Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeons from the Florida Joint & Spine Institute. RSVP & more information: Call 386-6420 or 386-6468.
January 18-20 ~ Winery Ride-A-Thon to benefit Heartland Horses & Handicapped. Join us for a one of a kind weekend. Free camping all weekend. Lots of trails for riding on your own. Start the morning right with a pancake, strawberry and sausage breakfast on Saturday, Then join for a guided trail ride thru the natural Florida landscape followed by a wine and cheese social, dinner, prizes, auction, and live entertainment. $50 minimum sponsorship per person. Call 863-452-0006 for more information.
January 18- February 3 ~ "Suessical the Musical", at Highlands Little Theatre Call 863-382-2525 for more information or tickets.
January 19 - Keep Highlands County Beautiful Inaugural Fun Shoot 2008 ~ 8:30 am ~ Square One Sporting, lunch, wild game bar-b-q, swamp cabbage, & all the fixings. For more information call 863-655-6477
January 19 - Snowfest 2008 presented by Florida Ridge Big Brothers Big Sisters, at Lakeshore Mall (Food Court Entrance), from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Two mountains of freshly blown snow, one for the little tykes and one for the big kids! For more information call: 402-9001.
January 19 - Friends of Highlands Hammock presents Music In the Park "The Back Porch Revival" 7-9 pm. Good old time string band music (concerts are outdoors) in the picnic area of Highlands Hammock State Park. Call 863-386-6094 or http://www.floridastateparks.org/ for more information.
January 19 - Lakeside Stables Horse & Tack Auction 5000 Hwy 98 ~ Large Selections Horses & tack at all times. For more information call Sandy Tyrell 863-655-2252, day of Auction 863-655-5656 or email stytell@strato.net
January 19-20 ~ Fine Crafts Festival presented by the Highlands Art League. 9 - 4 each day. Sponsored by Highlands Independent Bank. Call the Highands Art League for more information: 385-5312
January 19 & 20 ~ Flea Markets at Highlands County Fairgrounds also known as Firemen's Field 8 am - 2 pm. For more information call 863-382-2255
January 20 - "Survivor Series Adventure Race" Extreme Sports at the Lake, all races will be held in the Belle Glade, Pahokee and South Bay area. The first race will emphasize approximately 20 miles of mountain biking, 5 miles of running, and exciting water challenges. For more information contact Kenny Lutz at adventurerace@earthlink.net or 561-914-0373. You can also visit http://www.lakeosurvivorseries.com/ for additional pictures and information & you may register at http://www.active.com/
January 20 - Community Drum Circle with Primal Connection Highland Hammock State Park in the picnic area, 3-5 pm. For more information call Fred Leavitt @ 863-402-8238 or visit http://www.floridastateparks.org/
January 20 - Highland Shrine Club presents Country Western music from 2-4 pm. For more information and place call 863-382-2208
January 22 - SFCC presents Mr. Jack Daniels Original Silver Cornet Band, matinee Series 1:30 pm, for more information call 863-784-7178 or http://www.southflorida.edu/.
January 22 - "America's Parklands" Kiwanis Travelogue Adventure Film Series 5:00 p.m. at the Sebring Civic Center. For more information call 863-471-9510
January 23 - Highlands Senior Center, Inc. meet at Sebring Hills Assoc. Club House 200 Lark Ave. 10 am - 3 pm Enjoy sing a long with Good Time Band, Live Dancing music by Sunny Boys & Co. For more information call Bob or Ahn 863-386-0752
January 24 & 25 ~ Flea market 3400 Parkway at Sebring Lions Club 8 am - 1 pm. For more information call Eunice or Butch 863-385-2881
January 24 - "Bingo at Sebring Hills Association" 200 Lark Ave. For times and more information call 863-382-1554.
January 25 - Highlands Social Dance Club 7-10 pm ballroom dancing at the Sebring Lions Club the band playing is Stardusters, for more information call Marilyn at 471-0559 or Joy at 385-6671
January 25-27 ~ Big "O" Birding & Arts/Crafts Festival, Moore Haven. 863-946-0300 or visit http://www.bigobirdingfesival.com/
CANCELLED January 26 - Sebring Sidewalk Sale CANCELLED 7 am - 1 pm, for your application to reserve your space see or call Kim at Horace Williams Office Supply at 863-382-3050. You can also get an application at Sebring Chamber of Commerce. CANCELLED
January 26 - Greater Sebring Chamber of Commerce Winter Golf Classic at Sun n' Lake Golf & Country Club. Four person scramble. $300 per team. 7:30 sign in. 8:30 shotgun start. Call the Chamber for more info.
January 26 - Lake Placid Garden Club "Glamour Galz" present their annual Fashion ~ Luncheon 11 am at the Lake Placid High School. For information or tickets call Sandy Otway at 863-699-1575.
January 26 - 21st Annual Lake Placid Art League Show and Sale, Highlands Co. Ag Civic Center, Sebring. Call 863-465-0611 for more information.
January 26 - Wells Dodge Chrysler's Afternoon Tea by the Lake featuring New York Times best selling author, Barbara Parker. This is a fundraiser for Ridge Area ARC. For more information, contact Linda at (863) 452-1295
January 26 - SFCC presents Jazz Series "Groove for Thought" sings an assortment an assortment of jazz, gospel, R & B, and pop music 7:30 pm at the University Center Auditorium. For more information call 863-784-7178 or http://www.southflorida.edu/
January 26 & 27 ~ Flea Markets at Highlands County Fairgrounds also known as Firemen's Field 8 am - 2 pm. For more information call 863-382-2255
January 27 - Highland Shrine Club presents Country Western music from 2-4 pm. For more information and place call 863-382-2208
January 28 - Relay for Life Team Captain Meeting at 6:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Sebring. For more information call Jennifer at 863-402-1888 or www.myspace.com/sebringrelayforlife
January 28 - Highland Shrine Club presents Country Western music from 2-4 pm. For more information and place call 863-382-2208
January 29 - SFCC presents Brian Gurl, repeat performance of a great pianist & comedian, matinee Series 1:30 pm, for more information call 863-784-7178 or http://www.southflorida.edu/
January 29 - Newsom Eye & Laser Surgery will be holding a Seminar on "Live Cataract Surgery" starting at 1:00 pm at the Sebring Office. For more information, call (863) 385-1544
January 30 - SFCC presents Sofia Festival Orchestra @7:30 pm for season tickets call 863-784-7178. Tickets for individual shows go on sale Oct.1 or online http://www.southflorida.edu/
January 30 - Highlands Senior Center, Inc. meet at Sebring Hills Assoc. Club House 200 Lark Ave. 10 am - 3 pm Enjoy sing a long with Good Time Band, Live Dancing music by Sunny Boys & Co. For more information call Bob or Ahn 863-386-0752
January 31 - "Bingo at Sebring Hills Association" 200 Lark Ave. For times and more information call 863-382-1554.
January 31 - The Highlandaires will be playing the sounds of the big band era at Sebring Civic Center 7:30 pm for dancing & listening. For reservations call 863-471-1086, band contact Highlandaires@embarqmail.com
January 31 - Gallery Walk in Historic Downtown Sebring. 5-8 pm call Linda Kegley 863-382-2332 or visit http://www.gallerywalksebring.com/ for more information.
January 31 - Flea market 3400 Parkway at Sebring Lions Club 8 am - 1 pm. For more information call Eunice or Butch 863-385-2881
