October 1 - Bridal Gala, at Kenilworth Lodge, 40 of Central Florida's Best Bridal Service Companies. Door prizes from every vendor, plus drawings for honeymoon package & wedding photography package. For more information call 863-385-0111.
October 1 - Junior Achievement Training 3:30-5 p.m. at Highlands County School Board
October 1-31 ~ Butterflies at Bok Wings of wonder. For more information call 863-676-1408 or visit http://www.boksanctuary.org/
October 1-31 ~ Bok in Bloom 8 am - 6 pm (fall 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
October 1- 31 ~ Heartland Dog Club of Florida announces its Fall Dog Classes. Registration begins at 5:30. Classes are 8 weeks long and held at Sun 'N Lake Elementary Bus/Faculty Parking Lot. Here your dogs will learn socialization, basic and advanced obedience, rally, CGC (Canine Good Citizen) Test Prep Classes, for more information, call Ann at (863) 385-7474 or Laura at (863) 385-7803
October 2 -Internet Workshop with Paul Giroux 12:30 - 4:00 p.m. at the Sebring Chamber of Commerce Conference Room
October 2 - 9th Annual Highlands County Chef's Auction sponsored by the March of Dimes. Auction will be held at the Four Points by Sheraton Sebring at 6:30 pm. For more information, contact Erica at (863) 214-3507
October 4 -Breast Cancer Awareness "Girls Night Out ," Hosted by Seascape Imaging 2950 Alt US 27 S. (behind Publix) from 6-8 pm presented by Florida Hospital. For more information call Tiffany Bender 863-386-6431 or 386-6380
October 4 - World Animal Day at Highlands Hammock State Park 6:00 p.m. Sponsored by Highlands Hammock State Park. For more information call Gail at 863-402-8238 or email gail@animal ministries.org.
October 5 - Domestic Violence Seminar. Peace River Center will be holding this seminar at the South Florida Community College University Center from 9:30 am till noon. For more information or an application, contact Lorrie Key at (863) 784-7033
October 5 - 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 at 471-0559 or Joy at 385-6671
October 5 - 5th Annual Oktoberfest Authentic German Buffet~ 5-8:30 pm ~ Presented by Quality Inn ~ for reservations or more information call 863-385-4500
October 5-7 ~ "4th Annual "Run to the Heartland", Historic Downtown Sebring, for more information http://www.hra-riders.com/. Or 863-381-9468.
October 5-7 ~ Fall Ride-A-Thon to benefit Heartland Horses & Handicapped, Inc. Event to be held at the Bar Crescent S Ranch in Ona. Free camping all weekend on this beautiful working cattle ranch. Guided ride on Saturday to be followed by prizes, auction, dinner, and live entertainment. Call 863-452-0006 for more information
October 6 - 2nd Annual Masquerade Ball presented by Ridge Area ARC 7-11 p.m. Placid Lakes Country Club (Black Tie Optional) For more information call Linda Wells at 863-452-1295 ext. 106
October 6 - Avon Park High School Project Graduation is planning a fundraiser golf tournament. We will have more details soon and will get that information to you.
October 6 & 7 ~ Open House from North to South presented by Century 21 Advanced All Service Realty, for more information call 863-385-0286 or 863-385-1181
October 6 & 7 ~ Flea Markets at Highlands County Fairgrounds also known as Firemen's Field 8 am - 2 pm. For more information call 863-382-2255
October 6 - 8th Annual Bazaar at Donaldson Park in Avon Park. Call 453-7393 for more information
October 6-10 ~ Children's Museum of the Highlands Discovery Kid Camp. Superhero Science. Come discover the science behind our favorite superheroes. What makes Spiderman climb? Why is Mrs. Incredible so rubbery? What gives Batman super vision? Call (863) 385-5437 for more information or to register.
October 7 - Heartland Riders Association has their "Worship in the Heartland" presented by LJ Ministries from 9am till 12:30pm. For more information, contact (863) 381-8921
October 7 - HALLO BINGO FUNDRAISER, held every Sunday at 1 p.m. Kitchen opens at 11:30 a.m. at Sebring Country Estates Clubhouse. Great Food! Homemade Desserts! Proceeds benefit Handicapped Americans Love of Life Org's building fund. For more information call 385-1196
October 8 - 180 Degree Fitness Health Club Grand Opening 10 a.m.
October 8 - Relay for Life Kickoff at 6:00 p.m. Highlands Independent Bank Meeting Room, 2600 US 27 North. For more information call Jennifer at 863-402-1888
October 9 - Sebring Chamber Membership Breakfast 6:45 am sponsored by Florida Hospital, at Kenilworth Lodge.
October 10 - 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/
October 11 - Heartland Idol Semi-Finals 6 pm Downtown on the Circle.
October 12 - 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
October 12 - 5th Annual Octoberfest ~Authentic German Buffet~ 5-8:30 pm. Presented by Quality Inn, for reservations or more information call 863-385-4500
October 13 - Flywheeler Tractor Pull Avon Park Cut off Road Ft. Meade for more information call 863-285-9121 or visit http://www.floridaflywheelers.org/
October 13 - Saturday Night Cruise downtown Circle Park Dr. 6 pm until...Call 863-385-4803 or email rjk1rjr@aol.com for more information.
October 13 - Breast Cancer Awareness Health Fair presented by Highlands Regional Medical Center in the Outreach Dept at HRMC 9 am-12 pm. For more information call Kathleen Border 863-471-5815
October 13 - Family Fun Fair 9 am - 2 pm at Faith Lutheran Church 2740 Lakeview Dr. For more information you can call Ellen Berryhill at 863-382-6245.
October 13 & 14 ~ Flea Markets at Highlands County Fairgrounds also known as Firemen's Field 8 am - 2 pm. For more information call 863-382-2255
October 14 - HALLO BINGO FUNDRAISER, held every Sunday at 1 p.m. Kitchen opens at 11:30 a.m. at Sebring Country Estates Clubhouse. Great Food! Homemade Desserts! Proceeds benefit Handicapped Americans Love of Life Org's building fund. For more information call 385-1196
October 14 - "Fly - In Breakfast" 8:30 a.m. - 11a.m. at Avon Park Jet Center at Avon Park Executive Airport 1545 SR. Sponsored by Civil Air Patrol Squadron 314 & EAA Heartland Chapter 1240. For more information you may call 863-453-5046.
October 15 - Majestic Cove Groundbreaking Ceremony ~ 10 a.m. For more information call 863-382-0596.
October 15-20 ~ "Relocation Celebration at Bogus Printing, Inc." Monday-Friday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat. 9-12. West Shore Plaza in Sebring on Hwy 27 & Ryant Blvd., north of Hammock Rd. Door prizes, cake & punch to celebrate the move. For more information call 863-385-9800
October 18 - Tri Chamber After Hours Business Mixer 5-7 pm sponsored by The Highlands Art League. Members Only
October 18 - Heartland Idol Semi-Finals 6 pm Downtown on the Circle.
October 18 - Third Thursday at MOFAC ~ 1:00-2:30 p.m. at SFCC Highlands Campus in Avon Park. For more information contact Mollie Doctrow, MOFAC curator at 863-784-7240 or visit http://www.mofac.org/
October 19 - 5th Annual Octoberfest ~Authentic German Buffet~ 5-8:30 pm. Presented by Quality Inn, for reservations or more information call 863-385-4500
October 19 - Highlands Social Dance Club 7-10 pm ballroom dancing at the Sebring Lions Club the band playing is Steve & Billy, for more information call Marilyn at 471-0559 or Joy at 385-6671
October 19 - 21 ~ Books A Million Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting.
October 19-28 ~ Fall parade of homes held by The Highlands County's Builder's Association, call 863-382-1304 for more information.
October 20 - 3rd Annual Night at the Races presented by Ridge Area ARC & Heacock Insurance Group at Duffer's Sports Grille 5:30 - 9 pm. For more information call Linda Wells at 863-452-1295 ext. 106.
October 20 - Friends of Highlands Hammock presents Music In the Park " California Toe Jam Band" 7-9 pm, 50s, 60s, 70s, oldies 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.
October 20 - Canoe Race in Lake June hosted by Ridge Trails Association. For more information, please visit http://www.ridgetrails.org/, therta@aol.com or call Linda 863-382-3940
October 20 - Bike Fest downtown Sebring on the Circle 5-8 pm. For more information contact Theresa at 954-817-3206
October 20 & 21 ~ Flea Markets at Highlands County Fairgrounds also known as Firemen's Field 8 am - 2 pm. For more information call 863-382-2255
October 20 & 21 ~ Florida BASS Fed. State Championship Fishing Tournament at C. Scott Driver Ramp, Okeechobee. Call 863-763-3659 or 800-871-4403 for more information.
October 21 - 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/
October 21 - HALLO BINGO FUNDRAISER, held every Sunday at 1 p.m. Kitchen opens at 11:30 a.m. at Sebring Country Estates Clubhouse. Great Food! Homemade Desserts! Proceeds benefit Handicapped Americans Love of Life Org's building fund. For more information call 385-1196
October 24 - Open House & Dedication of the SFCC Health Science Education Center 600 West College Drive from 3-6 p.m. Tours, health & science demonstrations and displays. Meet the faculty and staff. For more information call 863-453-6661.
October 25 - Gallery Walk in Historic Downtown Sebring. 5-8 pm call Linda Kegley 863-382-2332 or visit http://www.gallerywalksebring.com/ for more information.
October 26 - "Harvest Of Treats" Fun & safe Trick-or-Treating for our children, families, & schools downtown Sebring! Preschool ages from 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. Elementary School 2 p.m.- 4p.m. For more information call 385-8448
October 26 - 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
October 26 - 5th Annual Octoberfest ~Authentic German Buffet~ 5-8:30 pm. Presented by Quality Inn, for reservations or more information call 863-385-4500
October 27 - Trick or Treat in Avon Park, Sebring, and Lake Placid
October 27 - Highlands County American Red Cross Yard Sale, 7:00 am till 1:00 pm in the parking lot of the American Red Cross Office behind Highlands Regional Medical Center. NO EARLY ARRIVALS. The Red Cross is taking donations for this event. You may drop your items off at the Red Cross Office, Frames & Images Awards, or Floors Direct. For more information, please contact the American Red Cross at (863) 386-4440 or mailto:hcarc@cistanet.net
October 27 & 28 ~ Flea Markets at Highlands County Fairgrounds also known as Firemen's Field 8 am - 2 pm. For more information call 863-382-2255
October 28 - HALLO BINGO FUNDRAISER, held every Sunday at 1 p.m. Kitchen opens at 11:30 a.m. at Sebring Country Estates Clubhouse. Great Food! Homemade Desserts! Proceeds benefit Handicapped Americans Love of Life Org's building fund. For more information call 385-1196
October 29 - Team Captain Meeting at 6:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Sebring. For more information call Jennifer at 863-402-1888
October 30 & 31 -November 1 ~ Highlands County Ag-Venture, at Highland County Fairgrounds BBQ on the 30th. Call 863-465-2313 & ask for Danielle or Darlene for more information.
October 31 - FREE BUSINESS SEMINAR "STEPS TO START A SMALL BUSINESS" 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. At the Sebring Chamber of Commerce 227 US 27 North Sebring, Florida. Call to reserve a seat Learn which licenses you need, how to market your business, and why you need a business plan. For more information call Bob at 385-3672, ext. 240
October 31 - "Florida Master Naturalist Program" In the Freshwater wetlands course 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. You will learn the differences between marshes, swamps & permanent wetlands & more. Field trips include: Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park, Highlands Hammock State Park, Kissimmee River via pontoon boat, Lake Kissimmee via pontoon boat. Questions contact Loisa Kerwin at lkerwin@strato.net or 863-462-0025
