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City of Winter Haven News Splash E-Newsletter
October 28 – November 11, 2016
SNAPSHOT OF UPCOMING EVENTS IN THE WINTER HAVEN AREA:
 The Lake Howard Trail and the Splash Pad at Trailhead Park are now officially open! The Splash Pad hours
are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., 7 days a week. Just press the button to make a splash! It’s located at 3rd St NW and
Ave. F NW right across the streets from the Tennis Complex.
 Take a look at the flyer below to see all the Friday night musical events in Central Park.
 4th Friday Grant Piche & the Jug Brothers Band, Oct. 28, 6:30 – 8 p.m., Central Park. Play or listen!
 The City’s annual Halloween event has been revamped with a new location and new activities.
Ghouls Day Out is on Lake Silver. October 29 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. in MLK Park. Give Parks and Recreation
a call at 291-5656 with any questions or for more information. Flyer below.
 Hog Rallies 2016 StreetFest, Downtown Winter Haven, 5:30 p.m. call 863-295-9422 for more info.
 Heather’s Hope Annual Purple Ribbon 5K Run/Walk, Oct. 29, Lakeland Yacht Club, $20,
www.heathershope.net. Flyer below.
 Gram Parsons Derry Down welcomes Jim Lauderdale back to the Derry Down, Saturday Oct. 29, tickets
are $20. www.mainstreetwh.com
 Blue Zones Book Review with Nat West, Winter Haven Library, Oct. 31, 4:30 – 5:30. Flyer below.
 Memory Mobile, November 1, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. SideStreet Studio, 110 3rd Street SW, This Alzheimer's
Association Florida Gulf Coast Chapter mobile office will offer Memory Screenings and education of
Alzheimer's disease and other memory-related disorders. Appointments are 20 minutes. Reserve your spot
today! Please call: 863.292.9210 or email: [email protected]
Learn more: http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs108/1103432343948/archive/1126224560547.html
 Tree Swallow gallery "pop-up" retail location Opening Reception, Tuesday, November 1, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.,
347 West Central Avenue (across from Arabellas)
 ACT Chili Cook Off benefitting the United Way of Central Florida; Nov. 4, 11:3 0 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., 1875 W.
Main St., Bartow. Flyer below.
 1st Friday Music in the Park, Nov. 4, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Central Park, Fat Frank & the Plank Spankers.
 Gram Parsons Derry Down will host an Open House to celebrate Gram's 70th Birthday! Saturday
November 5, FREE!
 JAARS Tampa Bay. Missions at the Airport 2016, Nov. 5, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Winter Airport, flyer below.
 2nd Friday Praise in the Park, Nov. 11, 6:30 – 8 p.m., Central Park.
 2ND Annual Haven Holiday Market, November 12, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Central Park. Flyer below.
 5th annual Lake Ashton Craft Fair, Clubhouse Ballroom at 4141 Ashton Club Drive, Lake Wales, Sat., Nov.
12, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. For questions, call Lynne Judd at 863-325-8528.
 Pughsville Praise on the Lake, MLK Park Amphitheater, Nov. 13, 3:30 – 6 p.m. Flyer below.
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Main Street Winter Haven Wine Walk, Nov. 17, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Downtown Winter Haven. Call 295-9422 for
details.
Gram Parsons Derry Down welcomes Walter Parks back to the Derry Down Friday, November 18, $15
tickets at www.mainstreetwh.com
3rd Friday Dulcimer Night with the Musical Hammers, 5:30 – 7 p.m. Nov. 18, Central Park.
Gram Parsons Derry Down welcomes Jonathan Edwards, Saturday November 19, $20 tickets at
www.mainstreetwh.com
Family Fun & Fitness at the Fountain, Central Park, Nov. 26, 9 – 10 a.m. Chelle Doyel - Yoga
The Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held downtown in Central Park Saturday, November 26 at 7 p.m.
Carols in the Park – a Winter Haven Tradition, December 3 & 4, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Crafts, Food and family
fun! Call 863-295-9422 for more info.
2nd Friday Praise in the Park, Dec. 9, 6:30 – 8 p.m., Central Park.
2nd Saturday Market – December 10, Central Park, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., flyer below.
3rd Friday Dulcimer Night with the Musical Hammers, 5:30 – 7 p.m., Dec. 16, Central Park.
4th Saturday Market – December 17, Central Park, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., flyer below.
5th Friday Special Concert featuring Simplicity, Dec. 30, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Central Park
1st Friday Music in the Park, Jan 6. 4, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Central Park, Coastal Acoustic Barefoot.
2nd Friday Praise in the Park, Jan. 13, 6:30 – 8 p.m., Central Park.
3rd Friday Dulcimer Night with the Musical Hammers, 5:30 – 7 p.m., Jan. 20, Central Park.
4th Friday Grant Piche & the Jug Brothers Band, Jan. 27, 6:30 – 8 p.m., Central Park. Play or listen!
Family Fun & Fitness at the Fountain, Central Park, Jan. 28, 2017, Tiger’s World, 9 – 10 a.m.
1st Friday Music in the Park, Feb. 3, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Central Park, featuring The Good Time Band.
2nd Friday Praise in the Park, Feb. 10, 6:30 – 8 p.m., Central Park.
3rd Friday Dulcimer Night with the Musical Hammers, 5:30 – 7 p.m., Feb. 17, Central Park.
4th Friday Grant Piche & the Jug Brothers Band, Feb. 24, 6:30 – 8 p.m., Central Park. Play or listen!
1st Friday Music in the Park, March 3, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Central Park, Fat Frank & the Plank Spankers.
2nd Friday Praise in the Park, March 10, 6:30 – 8 p.m., Central Park.
3rd Friday Dulcimer Night with the Musical Hammers, 5:30 – 7 p.m., March 17, Central Park.
4th Friday Grant Piche & the Jug Brothers Band, March 24, 6:30 – 8 p.m., Central Park. Play or listen!
Family Fun & Fitness at the Fountain, Central Park, March 25, Get It Group Fitness & Personal Training, 9 –
10 a.m.
5th Friday Special Concert featuring James & Jon Songs, March 31, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Central Park
1st Friday Music in the Park, April 7, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Central Park, featuring Celtic String Along.
2nd Friday Praise in the Park, April 14, 6:30 – 8 p.m., Central Park.
3rd Friday Dulcimer Night with the Musical Hammers, 5:30 – 7 p.m., April 21, Central Park.
Family Fun & Fitness at the Fountain, Central Park, April 22, Habitat Health & Fitness, 9 – 10 a.m.
4th Friday Grant Piche & the Jug Brothers Band, April 28, 6:30 – 8 p.m., Central Park. Play or listen!
1st Friday Music in the Park, May 5, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Central Park, featuring Pickin’ in the Park.
2nd Friday Praise in the Park, May 12, 6:30 – 8 p.m., Central Park.
3rd Friday Dulcimer Night with the Musical Hammers, 5:30 – 7 p.m., May 19, Central Park.
4th Friday Grant Piche & the Jug Brothers Band, May 26, 6:30 – 8 p.m., Central Park. Play or listen!
Family Fun & Fitness at the Fountain, Central Park, May 27, Muscle Central, 9 – 10 a.m.
USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 77’s September About Boating Safely Class (ABS) and free boat safety checks
info is below.
The Cypress Gardens Water Ski Show, on Lake Silver, 3rd Saturday of every month 6 p.m. (March October) and 4:30 p.m. (November - February). Bring a lawn chair. FREE! Pre-show starts 45 minutes prior to
event. 250 South Lake Silver Drive. For more information contact Mark Voisard, 863-521-2808.
City of Winter Haven Commission Contact information:
 Mayor Brad Dantzler
863-289-9947 [email protected]
 Mayor Pro Tem Pete Chichetto
863-289-2794 [email protected]
 Commissioner Nathaniel Birdsong 863-289-9813 [email protected]
 Commissioner Steven Hunnicutt
863-289-9971 [email protected]
 Commissioner William Twyford
863-307-2291 [email protected]
CITY CLERK
Vanessa Castillo – 291-5600
 Meetings during which Regular City Commission Meeting agendas will be reviewed are Agenda Review
Sessions. Workshops are special called meetings to discuss specific, usually more complex issues.
 The City Commission regular meeting is Monday, November 14 at 6:30 p.m. in City Hall.
 The City Commission Agenda Review is Thursday, November 10 at 8:15 a.m. in City Hall.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT – Sean Byers, 291-5600
 The Planning Commission Meeting is Tuesday, November 1 at 6 p.m. in City Hall.
 A Community Forum hosted by the Polk Transportation Planning Organization on Senior Mobility Issues is at
the Coleman Bush Building in Lakeland, Nov. 16 from 3 – 5 p.m.
 The City is reviewing the downtown parking conditions and collecting feedback. We ask everyone to
complete the parking survey by clicking the link. Thank you!! http://bit.ly/CRA_parking_Survey
 There is no Planning Commission meeting scheduled in October.
 Have site plan questions? Call the Planning Office 291.5600.
 The Business Tax Receipt (BTR) office is at is 490 3rd St. NW across from City Hall. Contact Alicia Hughes
at 863.291.5695. Go to: http://www.mywinterhaven.com/building_tax_receipt.htm.
 The proposed projects page: http://www.mywinterhaven.com/proposedprojects.htm
 SEPTEMBER LINK - For Construction Project details click:
http://www.mywinterhaven.com/documents/CAPITALPROJECTSREPORT-September2016_000.pdf
PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURE
Andy Palmer, 291-5656
 The Lake Howard Trail is open and is 1.5 miles one way from Ave A NW - Ave G.NW.
Chain O’ Lakes Complex – Donna Nixon, 291-5656
 Planning a Wedding, Baby Shower, Birthday Party or a special activity needing a special venue? Give Donna a
call at 291-5656 for rental information and individualized guidance.
Special Events – Arin Vaughan, 291-5656
 Interested in planning an event on City property? Click the link for the “how-to’s” of event planning in Winter
Haven. http://www.mywinterhaven.com/documents/SpecialEventsGuide.pdf Want to be up-to-date on events?
“Like” the Parks and Recreation Facebook Page! www.facebook.com/winterhavenparks
Instructional Classes – Megan Leary, 291-5656
 Belly Dancing classes, a great way to exercise while learning a fun style of dance. Mondays and Thursdays,
6-8 p.m., $6 Resident per class and $7 Non-Resident. Ages 16 and Older.
 Zumba classes, adult Zumba classes for all levels. Mondays, 6-7 p.m. $4 Resident and $5 Non-Resident.
 Ballroom Dance classes, for the very beginner and those with experience. Join us any Wednesday. No
partner needed, Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m. Beginner, 7-8 p.m. Intermediate/Advanced, $10 Resident per class and
$11 Non-Resident. Flyer below.
 Tae Kwon Do classes, Students are taught the importance of respect, responsibility, self-control and good
behavior while learning self-defense and how to maintain good physical and mental health. Tuesdays and
Thursdays, 6-7:45 p.m., $50 Resident per month and $63 Non-Resident.
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Chicago Style Steppin’ classes, an urban dance that originated in Chicago and continues to evolve while
defining its unique style and culture within the context of mainstream Swing Dance, Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m., $10
Resident per class and $11 Non-Resident.
 Goju Karate classes, you will learn strong discipline, focus, control, conditioning, and balance, all while
learning serious self-defense techniques through conditioned response., Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30-8
p.m., $45 Resident per month and $57 Non-Resident.
 Judo classes, Do Judo to excel in competition, to stay in shape, and to develop self-confidence, Mondays and
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $55 Resident per month and $69 Non-Resident.
 Dog Obedience classes, for dogs of all levels. Dogs must be at least 4 months old, Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m. Next
session begins August 9. $50 Resident for 8 weeks and $63 Non-Resident.
 Guitar classes, sessions and times are scheduled through the instructor to fit your busy schedule. Learn
different music genres using bass, electric or acoustic guitars., $120 per four weeks; $175 per six weeks; $225
per eight weeks Resident and $150 per four weeks; $219 per six weeks; $282 per eight weeks Non-resident.
Contact the instructor at 514-0417 to schedule a class.
Rowdy Gaines Olympic Pool–210 Cypress Gardens Blvd.– David Nugent, Tabatha Clock, 291-5656
 Recreation/Lap Swim: The “Rowdy” Gaines Pool Hours - Long Course Lap Swim Mon. – Fri. 10 a.m. – Noon;
Short Course Lap Swim – Mon. – Fri. Noon – 2 p.m.; Recreational /Open Swim – Mon. –Fri. Noon – 2 p.m.
Cost: Residents - $2; Non-Residents $3. Aquatic passes are available at various rates.
Winter Haven Recreational and Cultural Center – Terrell Griffin, 863-291-5675
 Basketball Skills Saturday is November 12 from 10 a.m. to Noon at Winter Haven Recreational and Cultural
Center. This FREE event is for kids ages 6-13 to learn the fundamentals of basketball to include dribbling,
shooting and offensive/defensive positions. For more info and to register, call 863-291-5675.
 School’s Out Camp is available during public school holidays and teacher work days from 7:30 a.m. -5:30
p.m., for kids ages 6-13. Cost is $5 per day for City residents and $10 per day for Non-City residents. For more
information call 863-291-5675.
 Band Instructional classes for all skill levels and ages meet Thursdays from 4-5:30 p.m. at WHRCC. Limited
selections of instruments are available for use at no charge.
 The Marching Wolverine Community Band program meets Sundays, 4-6 p.m. and Mondays, 5-7 p.m. at
WHRCC/Tugerson Field. It’s open to all ages and free. Earl Williams is the Director.
 Pool, foosball, and air hockey tables are available throughout the day/evening depending on scheduled
activities. Please call for availability.
 Need a place to burn some calories and get fit at no cost? Exercise machines, a tread mill, weight benches,
squat racks and free-weights are available from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. and Saturday, noon–7 p.m.
Winter Haven Senior Center – Jennifer Burke; 291-5870
 Ballroom Dance Social offering a variety of dance music. Couples and singles are welcome. Tuesday
(October - May), 7:30 – 9 p.m., $3/class Residents and $4/class Non-Residents.
 Country Western Line Dance Social, practice the country western line dances you know. Bring your partner!
Thursday (November – April), 7 -9 p.m., $5/class Resident and $6/class Non-Resident
 The Winter Haven community created the Council on Quality Aging to promote awareness of aging issues
and create partnerships and strategies to resolve those issues. The Council is a collaboration of city
employees, private businesses and not-for-profit organizations working together on areas of need for our local
seniors. Through the work of the Council on Quality Aging, Winter Haven is proud to have joined the
WHO/AARP Network of Age Friendly Communities. This is a 3-5 year process to assess, plan and
implement steps to make Winter Haven a community that welcomes and appropriately accommodates older
generations. The first step is to assess Winter Haven’s current status of Age Friendliness, and we need your
help to establish that baseline. If you are 50 years or older and live in the Winter Haven area, your answers
will help make our community as Age Friendly as possible. https://goo.gl/K3TM0S
 Free card/tile game called Mah Jongg is taught every Thursday at 12:30 p.m.
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Be part of the new exercise class Strength and Cardio, Mondays from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Cost is Residents
$1 Non-residents $2. For more information call 863-291-5870.
 The Senior Center is looking for certified Zumba Gold and Silver Sneakers Instructors to teach regular
classes. Give Jennifer Burke a call at 291-5870 to learn how you can be involved.
 AARP Defensive Driving Course. Call 668-7241 for available dates and registration.
 The SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) program will answer questions and provide free,
unbiased Medicare counseling. Make an appointment at the Senior Adult Center - 291-5870.
 Po-Ke-No is a great mix between cards and bingo! Join us at 10:45 a.m. on Fridays.
 The Winter Haven Shuffleboard Club meets on Wednesdays and Fridays at 1 p.m.
 Daily lunch program through Polk Elderly Services. Hot meals weekdays, 11:30 a.m. for 60 years or
older. Pre-register 9 – 11 a.m. Monday – Friday, and eat at least two meals per week. The charge is a
donation. Some transportation is provided within the area. Call 291-5870 for more information.
 Mixed Media Painting Class, alternating Mondays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. Participants bring their own
materials. The cost is $10 for City residents and $11 for non-City residents.
 Wellness with Wilma 60 minute low-impact workout. Tuesdays and Thursdays; 10 a.m.; $1 for City residents
and $2 for non-City residents.
 BINGO, Wednesdays, 10:45 a.m. Cards are .25 each, and participants play for grocery items.
 Senior Chess Club, Wednesday and Friday, 1:30 p.m., no charge!
 Beginner’s Tai-Chi class Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m.; $4 for City residents and $5 for non-residents.
 Beginner’s Line Dance classes; Thursdays, 1:30 p.m., $4 for City residents & $5 for non-residents.
 The Quilting Social is every Wednesday and Friday at 1 p.m. Bring your own materials and work on your own
projects. An instructor provides assistance if necessary. Free.
Winter Haven Public Library – Cori Greear; 291-5880
The newest library newsletter and computer class schedule is now available!
http://2frir.r.ca.d.sendibm2.com/30cean3233f.html
 The Library’s Speaker Series is back! This year’s feature, ARCHITECTURE. Registration is required and
opens one month prior to the date of the event. See the current list of events on the flyer, below. The first
event is November 5 at 11 a.m. featuring Susan Koskoff presenting The Art & Architecture of Cuba and the
Palm Beaches. Register at https://whplprograms.eventbrite.com
 Pokemon Go Club The group will meet regularly on the first Saturday of every month at 2 p.m.
 Friends of the Library Book Review Season Join us November 9 at noon for the second review of the
series. James Foley Smathers will review his book, Transformation. Admission is free. Enter the raffle to win
a copy of the book being reviewed! See the full schedule, below.
 NEW Color Yourself Calm – Adult Coloring Sessions Join the craze! An easy, wireless and simple way to
unwind! Several sessions will be offered – choose what fits your schedule! See the flyer, below for details and
session dates and times.
 NEW Checkout a Kindle Fire from the library. Kindle Fire devices loaded with current best-selling titles are
now available for checkout. All you need is your library card!
 Sage-ing Programming Mondays at 10 a.m. Participants in the Sage-ing Program have deep discussions,
exploring areas of personal growth and exploring the blessing of your elder years. Make new friends and have
meaningful conversation to harvest wisdom from your life experiences.
 Saturday Afternoon Family Movies - second and fourth Saturdays at 2 p.m. November 12 features Ice Age
– Collision Course (PG). Food and drink welcome!
 Technology Help Desk every Thursday 5-6:30 p.m. and the 2nd & 4th Saturdays 2-4:30 p.m. Having trouble
setting up your e-reader? A Facebook account? Or your laptop? Stop by and receive technology assistance
from the City of Winter Haven IT Department.
 LEGO Club Tuesday from 4-5 p.m. We supply the Lego blocks, you provide the imagination! Creations will
be displayed during the following week. Open to ages 6-12.
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Cal Bowen – 291-5667
Click the link to view the FY 2016/17 City of Winter Haven Budget document. http://goo.gl/d2y2Vh
HUMAN RESOURCES
Shawn Dykes and Shannon Cooley - 291-5650
 Click the link for job opportunity information! http://www.mywinterhaven.com/city_employment.htm
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
From UF/IFAS Extension Service, Polk County
Anne Yasalonis; Residential Horticulture Agent, Master Gardener Coordinator
(863) 519-1047; [email protected]; Website: http://polkextension.com
Gardening Series: Rain Barrels, Vermicomposting, and Nine Principles of Florida-Friendly Gardens
Saturday, October 29, 9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
UF/IFAS Extension Polk County, John Brennemen Room, 1702 Hwy 17 S, Bartow
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From Main Street Winter Haven
Every Tuesday Night is Open Mic Night at the Gram Parsons Derry Down. Under 21 from 5 – 7 p.m., and
over 21 from 7 – 9 p.m. Call 863-297-9387 for more info.
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From The Outer Space Gallery
The Outer Space Gallery is pleased to present an exhibition of new works featuring Artists Trent and daughter
Harlow Manning. The father daughter show, “Inspired,” will run from October 20, 2016 – December 1, 2016.
The exhibit includes mixed media sculptures directly inspired by her and her drawings and paintings based on
her original sketches. This show will astound art lovers and inspire both young and seasoned artists.
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From Lake Ashton
Buddy Greene, whose stellar career in the music industry has put him on the stage with Bill & Gloria Gaither,
the late Jerry Reed, and Mark Lowry, will entertain at Lake Ashton Friday, November 4 at 7 p.m. in the
Clubhouse Grand Ballroom. Reserved tickets are just $12.50 each. Tickets can be purchased at the Lake
Ashton Clubhouse Activities Desk, 4141 Ashton Club Drive in Lake Wales, or by calling 863.324.6032.
Siberian Virtuosi, the State Ensemble of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), is an ensemble of 11 violinists and
a pianist, and will perform on the Lake Ashton Grand Ballroom Stage November 9 at 7 pm. Premium tickets
are $28 and regular tickets are $25, and can be purchased at the Lake Ashton Clubhouse Activities Desk,
4141 Ashton Club Drive in Lake Wales, or calling 863.324.6032.
The 5th annual Lake Ashton Craft Fair will be held in the Clubhouse Ballroom at 4141 Ashton Club Drive,
Lake Wales, Saturday, November 12, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be many amazing vendors with a wide variety
of handcrafted items including some very unique holiday gifts and decorations. There will also be a fantastic
bake sale, a Chinese Auction raffle with over 40 prizes donated by vendors, and a hot dog lunch special. For
questions, call Lynne Judd at 863-325-8528. And remember to mark the date on your calendar!
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Tuesdays at the Senior Center from 7:30 p.m to 9 p.m.
Residents $3
Non Residents $4
October through
April
For more information contact
Jen Burke at 863-291-5870
The City of Winter Haven does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of
race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, income or family status. Persons
with special needs should contact the Parks and Recreation Division at (863) 291-5656.
Winter Haven Public Library presents
2016-17 Speaker Series featuring
ARCHITECTURE
Registration opens one month prior to the date of the event at
https://whplprograms.eventbrite.com
Seating is limited.
NOVEMBER 5, 11 a.m.
ART & ARCHITECTURE OF CUBA AND THE PALM BEACHES
presented by Sharon Koskoff, mural artist, designer, and founder of the Art Deco Society
of the Palm Beaches
The city of Havana is home to an endless treasure chest of Art Deco art and architecture.
Discover and compare the rich cultural heritage of Palm Beach County with our closest
southern neighbor. Mural Artist and designer Sharon Koskoff was born in Brooklyn, New
York and has lived in Delray Beach, Florida since 1985. She graduated Brooklyn College as a
Fine Arts Major and New York School of Interior Design where she mastered Color Theory.
As a preservationist, she founded the Art Deco Society of the Palm Beaches (ADSPB) in 1987
and authored, Art Deco of the Palm Beaches, Arcadia Publications in 2007.
JANUARY 26, 2017, 5:30 p.m.
FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE - GREAT AMERICAN CAMPUS
presented by Mark Tlachac, Frank Lloyd Wright Historian and Lecturer, Mark's lifelong passion for
Wright's architecture has evolved into extensive work at Florida Southern College where he lectures and
conducts tours of the campus. He has written and produced a DVD of Mr. Wright's work in Lakeland.
This presentation tells the story of how the largest collection of Frank Lloyd Wright
architecture came to be built in central Florida with discussion about the structures there.
In total there are six unique features of his work in Lakeland that appear nowhere else in
the world.
Additional events scheduled for 2017 - dates to be announced!
Winter Haven Public Library - 325 Avenue A NW - 863 291-5880 - whpl.mywinterhaven.com