🌱 What Polk State’s new leader means for Haines City-Davenport students

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In today's newsletter:

• What Polk State's new leader means for Haines City-Davenport students

Also on today's calendar: Louie's Craft Fest and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Breezy; a stray p.m. t-shower, temps: high: 89, low: 74.
• Thursday: Humid; heavy p.m. t-storms, with a high of 87 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Dr. Kevin O'Farrell joins Polk State College as Executive Vice President of Workforce & Strategic Initiatives (polk.edu) — Polk State College has hired Dr. Kevin O'Farrell to oversee workforce and strategic initiatives, including programs at the Haines City-Davenport Campus that serve local students. His role will shape degree offerings, apprenticeships, and online learning as the college realigns leadership to better support recruitment, advising, and student success across rapidly growing Polk County.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Davenport

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 19
• Belt Technical Tests in Davenport →
  Gracie Barra Davenport, FL Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, MMA and Muay Thai, 6250 Grandview Pkwy, Davenport
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday September 16
• Friends Day - All Classes →
  6250 Grandview Pkwy, Davenport
Saturday September 26
• Belt Test Ceremony & Brotherhood Training in Davenport →
  6250 Grandview Pkwy, Davenport
  12:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• Louie's Craft Fest →
  Windsor Island Resort Clubhouse, 1115 Aloha Blvd, Davenport
  11:00 am
Wednesday October 7
• Parents & Kids Class – Fall Fun →
  6250 Grandview Pkwy, Davenport

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 15
• Pigments of Your Imagination →
  Library, 111 N 6th St, Haines City
  10:00 am
• Baby Lapsit Time at Haines City Public Library →
  Haines City Public Library, 111 N 6th Street, Haines City
  10:30 am
• Baby Lapsit Time →
  Library, 111 N 6th St, Haines City
  10:30 am
• Teen Game Night →
  Library, 111 N 6th St, Haines City
  4:00 pm
• Kids Game Night →
  Library, 111 N 6th St, Haines City
  4:00 pm
• LEGO® Bricks Club →
  Library, 111 N 6th St, Haines City
  4:00 pm
Wednesday September 16
• Preschool Story Time →
  Library, 111 N 6th St, Haines City
  11:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hi neighbors,
  I was just stopped by a woman named Marisol who found this sweet dog in our neighborhood. She doesn't live in our neighborhood so I told her I would… (Nextdoor Hampton Estates Village)
• Dog walking Magnolia Grove Sedgewick dr.
  I gave him food but I can't take him, I have dog and 2 cats. Please if someone can help. (Nextdoor Nature's Reserve)

• RREMC Restaurants posted a job opening for Denny's Cook in Davenport. Apply here.
• Bojangles' Restaurants, Inc. posted a job opening for Bojangles Team Member (Miembro del equipo) - Davenport, FL - 2103 in Davenport. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Davenport here.

🗞 Nearby News

Haines City

• Darrell Wilson named new public safety director for Haines City (wftv.com)
• Haines City man arrested after trying to flee from troopers at 120 mph: FHP (tampabay28.com)
• Which high school alumni from Polk County area will play in games during the week starting Monday, Sept. 14? (polktimes.com)

Poinciana

• 4 hospitalized in three-vehicle crash with Polk County ambulance (wfla.com)
• Salvation Army sees growing demand for mobile food pantry in Osceola County (mynews13.com)

Winter Haven

• For Winter Haven builder of SouthState HQ, it's family before business (theledger.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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