Good morning to you Alturas! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- 2026 Professional Growth Class: Trauma Informed Care at Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce
- Blooms & Brushes: Garden Finger Puppets at Bok Tower Gardens
- 2026 Legislative Wrap-Up at Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce
... and check out 2 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Wednesday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 95 and low of 75 degrees.
🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 95, low: 75.
- Friday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 74 degrees.
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Upcoming Events in
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Thursday July 16
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2026 Professional Growth Class: Trauma Informed Care
Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce
510 N Broadway Ave, Bartow, FL 33830
8:00 am
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Blooms & Brushes: Garden Finger Puppets
Bok Tower Gardens
Lake Wales, FL 33853
10:30 am
Friday July 17
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2026 Legislative Wrap-Up
Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce
Bartow Civic Center 2250 S Floral Ave. Bartow, FL 33830
7:30 am
Saturday July 18
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Architectural Tour at Polk County History Center
Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce
Polk County History Center 100 East Main Street
11:00 am
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Bartow - Hamilton Sing Along
Lake Wales Public Library
Bartow Public Library, 2150 S Broadway Ave, Bartow, FL 33830
2:00 pm
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🗓 Events Nearby
Wednesday July 15
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Super Summer Show: Gatorland →
Bartow, FL Calendar, 2250 S. Floral Ave., Bartow
10:30 am
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Alera at Hunter's Glen Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Lake Wales Area Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development Council
Alera at Hunters Glen Apartments, 3005 Willow Glen Circle, Lake
11:30 am
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Chair Yoga - 12 PM →
Lake Wales, FL Calendar
Lake Wales, FL 33853
12:00 pm
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Mahjong Club - 2 PM →
Lake Wales, FL Calendar
Lake Wales, FL 33853
2:00 pm
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Bartow - Human Library
Lake Wales Public Library
Bartow Public Library, 2150 S Broadway Ave, Bartow, FL 33830
2:00 pm
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Human Library →
Bartow, FL Calendar, 2150 S Broadway Ave., Bartow
2:00 pm
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City Commission Work Session →
Lake Wales, FL Calendar, 201 W. Central Ave, Lake Wales
2:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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Save A Lot Food Stores, Ltd. posted a job opening for Meat Cutter II / FT - Lake Wales, FL in Lake Wales. Apply here.
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American Air Filter Company, Inc. posted a job opening for Material Handler I (Receiving 1st Shift) in Bartow. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Alturas here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lake Wales
- 400 Barbados Dr, Lake Wales, FL 33859 (zillow.com)
- 4710 Tony St, Lake Wales, FL 33859 (zillow.com)
- Officers shoot, kill man who gunned down 20-year-old mother at work (miramarflnews.com)
Bartow
- Polk County Takes Step Toward Four-Shift Fire Schedule Which Could Benefit Firefighters and the Communities They Serve — Local News (dailyridge.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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