Heartland Happenings

Heartland Happenings is your guide to community events, local festivals, and so much more.

THE LAKE PLACID MEN'S SENIOR SOFTBALL LEAGUE IS HAVING OPEN PRACTICES IN PREPARATION FOR FORMING IT'S FALL AND WINTER LEAGUE PLAY. PRACTICE WILL BE HELD EVERY MONDAY AT 9:00AM AT THE LAKE JUNE BALL FIELDS ON JACKSON ROAD IN LAKE PLACID. THE SENIOR LEAGUE IS OPEN TO PLAYERS 55 YEARS OLD OR OLDER. NEW PLAYERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME. VISIT WWW.LPSOFTBALL.COM FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS. 

THE DAV ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT BENEFITTING THE DISABLED VETERAN'S OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY WILL BE HELD NOVEMBER 7TH AT THE SUN N'LAKE GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB. PRICE IS $85 PER PLAYER OR $55 PER SN N'LAKE MEMBER. PLEASE REGISTER BY OCTOBER 31ST, BY CALLING 214-794-2500. 

THE SEBRING HILLS ASSOCIATION INVITES THE COMMUNITY TO ITS QUARTERS FOR A CAUSE AUCTION THAT TAKES PLACE THE SECOND TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH. IT'S A FUN NIGHT OF BIDDING, COMMUNITY AND GIVING BACK. DOORS OPEN AT 6 P.M., WITH THE AUCTION BEGINNING AT 7 P.M. AT 200 LARK AVENUE IN SEBRING. THE EVENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 863-382-1554. 

THE 2026 HEARTLAND GOLF CLASSIC PRESENTED BY THE ADVENT HEALTH FOUNDATION, WILL BE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH.  PLEASE RSVP BY OCTOBER 16TH. TO REGISTER OR LEARN MORE, PLEASE VISIT ADVENTHEALTH.COM/HEARTLANDGOLF. 

THE MILITARY SEA SERVICES MUSEUM IN SEBRING WILL CELEBRATE THE U.S. NAVY’S 251ST BIRTHDAY THIS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17TH. THE CELEBRATION BEGINS AT 1:00 PM., WITH FREE CAKE AND ICE CREAM FOR EVERYONE. THE MUSEUM IS LOCATED AT 1402 ROSELAND AVENUE. ADMISSION IS FREE. 

NASGRASS IS BACK FOR ANOTHER SEASON! JOIN THEM OCTOBER 17TH AS THE  LAWN MOWER RACING ACTION RETURNS TO THE FLORIDA FLYWHEELERS PARK IN FORT MEADE. GATES OPEN AT 6 P.M., WITH GRANDSTAND ADMISSION $12 FOR ADULTS AND KIDS 5 AND UNDER GETTING IN FREE. THERE’LL ALSO BE FOOD VENDORS, A 50/50 RAFFLE, GRANDSTAND SEATING AND PLENTY OF FAMILY FUN! 

THE GFWC LAKE PLACID JUNIOR WOMAN'S CLUB INVITES YOU TO THE ROCKTOBER OPEN MIC NIGHT AT TROPICAL WINERY ON OCTOBER 17TH, FROM 6:00PM TO 9:00PM.  ENJOY FOOD/REFRESHMENTS AND THE SMOKIN' PIG BBQ FOOD TRUCK FUN! GENERAL ADMISSION DONATION IS $15. PERFORMERS ARE FREE OF CHARGE. TEXT JOANNE AT 571-214-9143 OR EMAIL: LPJRWC@GMAIL.COM. 

THE FIRST ZION CHURCH OF FROSTPROOF PUMPKIN PATCH & FAMILY FESTIVAL WILL RUN FROM OCTOBER 17TH THROUGH THE 31ST. THE PUMPKIN PATCH IS OPEN MONDAY-THRURSDAY 10:00AM-6:00PM AND FRIDAY & SATURDAYS FROM 10:00AM-8:00PM. THEIR BIG FAMILY FESTIVAL WILL BE OCTOBER 24TH, WHERE YOU CAN ENJOY FAMILY GAMES, FOOD, PHOTO OPS, ACTIVITIES AND MORE! 

DOWNTOWN AVON PARK IS GEARING UP FOR AN AFTERNOON OF FUN, FOOD AND HOMETOWN SPIRIT ON OCTOBER 22ND, FROM 3:00PM TO 7:00PM. VISITORS CAN EXPLORE DOWNTOWN SHOPS, ENJOY LOCAL RESTAURANTS AND MUSIC, AND CATCH THE HOMECOMING PARADE AT 5:00 PM. IT’S A GREAT CHANCE TO SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES, ENJOY THE COMMUNITY AND CELEBRATE THE CITY OF CHARM! 

ENJOY LIVE MUSIC AT THE ISLAND VIEW RESTAURANT OCTOBER 23RD, FEATURING HIGHWAY 27 DUO STARTING FROM 6:00PM-9:00PM! LOCATED AT 5223 TEE TIME CIRCLE IN SEBRING. FULL MENU WILL BE AVAILABLE. PLEASE CALL 863-382-1191 FOR RESERVATIONS. 

THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF LAKE PLACID WILL BE HOLDING THE, "FALL INTO JESUS FESTIVAL," SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24TH, FROM 10:00AM TO 2:00PM, AT 218 EAST BELLEVIEW ST. IN LAKE PLACID. ADMISSION IS FREE. CHILDREN UNDER 18 YEARS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT.ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: FOOD, HAYRIDES, FOOD TRUCKS, BOUNCE HOUSES AND MORE IN FAITH FAMILY FUN 

THE FLORIDA ARTISTS SHOWCASE PRESENTS THE SEGER EXPERIENCE WHICH BRINGS THE LEGENDARY SOUND OF BOB SEGER TO THE STAGE! CATCH THE SHOW SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24TH AT 7:00 PM AT THE ALAN JAY WILDSTEIN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS AT SOUTH FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE. FOR TICKETS, VISIT WWW.SFSCARTS.ORG OR CALL THE BOX OFFICE AT 863-784-7178. 

ENJOY A BENEFIT PIANO RECITAL FEATURING FRENCH CLASSICAL MUSIC, WITH PIANIST MARY MICHELLE TAMAYO, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25TH AT 4 P.M. LOCATED AT ST. AGNES EPISCOPAL CHURCH, AT 3840 NW LAKEVIEW DRIVE IN SEBRING. PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE LUPUS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA; FOR QUESTIONS, CALL 646-645-1421. 

IT'S LADIES NIGHT AT THE ISLAND VIEW ON OCTOBER 29TH! ENJOY ½ PRICE WELL, HOUSE WINE, AND DRAFT BEER DRINKS FROM 5:00PM TO 7:00PM. LOCATED AT 5223 TEE TIME CIRCLE IN SEBRING. PLEASE CALL 863-382-1191 FOR RESERVATIONS. 

SEBRING'S FALLOWEEN ON THE CIRCLE WILL BE OCTOBER 30TH FROM 5:30PM TO 9:00PM IN DOWNTOWN SEBRING. ENJOY TRUNK OR TREAT, FOOD TRUCKS, GAMES, MUSIC, HAUNTED MAZE, COSTUME PARADE AND MORE.  

THE SEBRING HILLS ASSOCIATION'S 4TH ANNUAL TRUNK OR TREAT EVENT WILL BE OCTOBER 31ST, FROM 6:00PM TO 9:00PM. LOCATED AT 200 LARK AVENUE IN SEBRING.  

FROSTPROOF'S PROJECT GRADUATION HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION WILL BE OCTOBER 31ST FROM 6:00PM TO 10:00PM. ENJOY A STREET DANCE, HAUNTED HOUSE, JAIL & DUNKTANK, AS WELL AS MUSIC, FOOD, COSTUMES, AND FAMILY FUN. LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN FROSTPROOF.  

THE 27TH ANNUAL SEBRING MEALS ON WHEELS CHARITY GOLF SCRAMBLE WILL BE SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH AT THE COUNTRY CLUB OF SEBRING. REGISTRATION AND A CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST BEGIN AT 7:00 AM., FOLLOWED BY AN 8:00 AM. SHOTGUN START. THE EVENT FEATURES GOLF CONTESTS, PRIZES, A SILENT AUCTION AND LUNCH. FOR REGISTRATION OR SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION, CALL 863-402-1818. 

THE GFWC LAKE PLACID JUNIOR WOMAN'S CLUB IS HAVING A VENDOR SPLENDOR FUNDRAISING EVENT ON NOVEMBER 14TH, FROM 8:00AM TO 1:00PM.  THE EVENT IS TO BE HELD AT THE LAKE PLACID MASONIC LODGE #282 AT 102 N. MAIN AVENUE IN LAKE PLACID.  INTERESTED VENDORS SHOULD CONTACT JOANNE SCHIEFER AT 571-214-9143 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. 

ENJOY AN EVENING OR PERFECTLY PAIRED WITH THE ISLAND VIEW RESTAURANT, SATURDAY, NOVEMEBER 14TH.  FALL BITES AND WINE WILL FEATURE A PROGRESSIVE TASTING OF 5 WINES PAIRED WITH 5 CHEF CRAFTED BITES. IT WILL BE $54 PER PERSON AND ADNVACED REGISTRATION AND PAYMENTS ARE REQUIRED. PLEASE CALL 863-382-1191 EX. 2 TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY.  

THE HEARTLAND HORSES HOEDOWN IS BACK!  JOIN THEM NOVEMBER 14TH FOR DINNER, DANCING AND LIVE MUSIC FROM COREY GREENWAY AND THE OUTTA HAND BAND, PLUS RAFFLES AND MORE. TICKETS ARE $35 AND INCLUDE A MEAL, KIDS 12 AND UNDER GET IN FREE. LOCATED AT 4305 INDEPENDENCE STREET IN AVON PARK FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 863-452-0006. 

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (AA) IS HERE TO HELP THOSE IN HIGHLANDS, POLK, AND HARDEE COUNTIES ON THEIR JOURNEY TO RECOVERY. MEETINGS AND SUPPORT ARE AVAILABLE FOR ANYONE SEEKING HELP WITH ALCOHOL USE. FOR ASSISTANCE OR MORE INFORMATION, CALL THE 24-HOUR HOTLINE AT 863-687-9275. AA IS COMMITTED TO HELPING MEMBERS BUILD A SOBER, HEALTHY, AND SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY. 

THERE WILL BE A NEW BEGINNER AND UPPER BEGINNER LINE DANCE CLASSES AT THE HIGHLANDS COUNTY FAMILY YMCA EACH MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, AND FRIDAY FROM 10:30AM-11:30AM YEAR-ROUND. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL DEE AT 863-257-6543 OR THE YMCA AT 863-382-9622.  

CHAIR YOGA AND LINE DANCE CLASSES WILL BE OFFERED AT THE SEBRING RECREATION CENTER. CHAIR YOGA IS ON MONDAYS AND THURSDAYS FROM 10:00AM-11:00AM AND LINE DANCE CLASSES ARE ON MONDAYS FROM 11:30AM-12:30PM. COME AND CHECK IT OUT. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL MARY AT 863-273-4495. LOCATED AT 333 POMEGRANATE AVENUE IN DOWTOWN SEBRING.   

LAKE PLACID ELKS LODGE #2661 HOSTS BINGO EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT FROM 6PM-9PM AT 200 CR 621 IN LAKE PLACID. ALL PROCEEDS WILL BE GOING TO THE ELKS CHILDREN'S THERAPY SERVICE AND THE ELKS YOUTH CAMP FOR FLORIDA KIDS.   

HANDS FOR THE HOMELESS HOSTS THE FEEDING TAMPA BAY FOOD BANK IN AVON PARK EVERY FIRST AND THIRD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH IN AVON PARK. FOOD DISTRIBUTION BEGINS AT 10AM AT THE UNION CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH AT 107 JIM ROGERS AVENUE AND GOES TILL NOON OR THE FOOD RUNS OUT.   

PLAY BINGO WITH THE SEBRING HILLS ASSOCIATION EVERY THURSDAY FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER. THE GAMES BEGIN AT 6PM AND THE DOORS OPEN AT 4:30PM FOR CONCESSIONS AND SNACKS. CARDS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT 5:00PM. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AT THE CLUBHOUSE LOCATED AT 200 LARK AVENUE IN SEBRING.   

PLAY BINGO FOR CHARITY AT THE SEBRING ELKS LODGE EVERY MONDAY NIGHT! DOORS OPEN AT 4:45PM, EARLY BIRDS START AT 6:00PM. PROCEEDS GO TO CHARITY AND A LOW, $6 MINIMUM TO PLAY.