🌱 How to give blood at Auburndale Police Department next week
Auburndale, Florida Patch AM: a 3 min readHello Auburndale! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How to give blood at Auburndale Police Department next week
- World-class waterskiers are competing this weekend on Auburndale’s Champions Lake
Also on today's calendar: APD’s Badge of Hope Haunted 5K and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, temps: high: 89, low: 72.
- Monday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 75 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Auburndale Police Department Hosting Blood Drive September 22 — Auburndale (dailyridge.com) — Auburndale residents can donate blood at the Police Department’s OneBlood drive on Tuesday, September 22, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 2 Bobby Green Plaza. Donors receive a $20 eGift card and T‑shirt, and walk-ins are welcome, though appointments are encouraged for smoother planning. 
• MasterCraft Pro Ski Tournament Returns to Florida with a New Venue and an Expanded Competition Format — Events (dailyridge.com) — Champions Lake in Auburndale is hosting the 2026 MasterCraft Pro Ski Tournament from September 18–20, bringing top global waterski athletes to town. Fans can watch slalom, jump, and new trick events in person or via live webcast, with registration details available online for competitors.
📸 Around Auburndale
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Auburndale Bloodhounds vs Kathleen Red Devils →
Auburndale High School, 1 Bloodhound Trail, Auburndale
7:00 pm
Thursday September 24
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Other local events
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Dundee - Library Birthday Week
Dundee Public Library, 202 E Main St, Dundee -
Mulberry_Roaming Readers
Auburndale Public Library, 100 West Bridgers Avenue, Auburndale
9:30 am -
Winter Haven Rec_Coffee and Craft
Auburndale Public Library, 100 West Bridgers Avenue, Auburndale
10:00 am -
Winter Haven Main_Traditional Chinese Mahjong
Auburndale Public Library, 100 West Bridgers Avenue, Auburndale
1:30 pm -
Winter Haven Rec_Mario Mondays
Auburndale Public Library, 100 West Bridgers Avenue, Auburndale
3:30 pm -
Lakeland Main - Strum Bugs Ukulele Camp
Lakeland Public Library, 100 Lake Morton Dr, Lakeland
3:30 pm -
Bartow - Intro to Excel
Auburndale Public Library, 2150 S Broadway Ave, Bartow
4:00 pm -
Auburndale - Paws for Reading
Auburndale Public Library, 100 W Bridgers Ave, Auburndale
4:00 pm -
Mulberry_RPG Jr.
Auburndale Public Library, 100 West Bridgers Avenue, Auburndale
4:15 pm -
APD’s Badge of Hope Haunted 5K →
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Badge of Hope Haunted 5K →
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Monday September 21
Tuesday September 22
Saturday September 26
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Good evening neighbors.
How is everyone doing?Have a good night to you all. (Nextdoor Hills Of Arietta) - Is anyone missing this baby?
Located in Auburndale off of Pace Road. Will not give the address. Please let me know (Nextdoor Summershore Dr)
- Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I in Auburndale. Apply here.
- Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Team Member in Auburndale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Auburndale here.
🗞 Nearby News
Polk City
- Mother-Son Incest Case: Disturbing Allegations Detailed (zhiphopcleveland.com)
- Sunburn — The morning read of what's hot in Florida politics — 9.18.26 (floridapolitics.com)
- Has the Ovechkin-Putin controversy changed your view of him or the Capitals? (wjla.com)
Winter Haven
- 140-Year-Old Shakespeare Book Discovered in Winter Haven Home — Featured (dailyridge.com)
Lakeland
- Family Of Florida Woman Killed In Fiery McLaren Crash Seek Aid To Bring Daughter Home (patch.com)
Ok Auburndale! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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