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🌱 How Polk State’s new leader could reshape Haines City workforce programs
Coming up: Preschool Story Time on the Haines City Patch calendar
Good morning Haines City! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Polk State's new leader could reshape Haines City workforce programs
Also on today's calendar: Writer's Guild and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Breezy; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 89, low: 74.
- Thursday: Heavy afternoon thunderstorms, 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 lead workforce and strategic initiatives, including programs at the Haines City-Davenport campus that serve local students and employers. His role includes expanding workforce degrees, apprenticeships, and online learning as the college realigns leadership to better support student success across rapidly growing Polk County. 
📸 Around Haines City
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Haines City
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★ Featured events ★
- Preschool Story Time →
Library, 111 N 6th St, Haines City
11:30 am
Wednesday September 16
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Other local events
- Writer's Guild →
Library, 111 N 6th St, Haines City
4:00 pm - Creative Circle Needlework Group →
Library, 111 N 6th St, Haines City
10:00 am - Toddler Time →
Library, 111 N 6th St, Haines City
10:30 am - Blossom Women & Dance Conference →
Trinity Worship Center International Ministries Inc, 2795 North 10th Street, Haines City - Bilingual Family Time/Tiempo Familiar Bilingue →
Haines City Public Library, 111 N 6th Street, Haines City
11:00 am - In Her Business →
La Fiesta Mexicana Restaurant, 94 Maxcy Plaza Circle, Haines City - Creative Circle Needlework Group →
Library, 111 N 6th St, Haines City
10:00 am
Wednesday September 16
Thursday September 17
Saturday September 19
Sunday September 20
Monday September 21
📣 Haines City Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Fort Meade - Story Time & Activity
Fort Meade Public Library, 75 E Broadway St, Fort Meade
10:00 am - Lakeland Kelly Branch - Preschool Storytime
Kelly Branch Library, 404 Imperial Blvd suite 1, Lakeland
10:15 am - DOWNTOWN: Little Sprouts Story Time →
Winter Haven Public Library Multipurpose Room, 325 AVE A NW, Winter Haven
10:30 am - Bartow - The Card Society
Kathryn L. Smith Memorial Library, 2150 S Broadway Ave, Bartow
10:30 am
Tuesday September 15
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I need to change my water heater .
I have the new one at my house . Does someone know a handyman that could do the job ? Thanks in advance (Nextdoor Haines Ridge)
- GIA Legacy Planning posted a job opening for Licensed Insurance Agent - Remote in Haines City. Apply here.
- CRH plc posted a job opening for Production Associate (Night Shift) in Haines City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Haines City here.
🗞 Nearby News
Davenport
- Brookfield woman dies, two injured in Highway 36 crash near Macon (kttn.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)
- Squarepoint Ops LLC Takes $2.84 Million Position in SouthState Bank Corporation $SSB (marketbeat.com)
- Former Florida Dept of Ed leader joins Polk State College (wftv.com)
Ok Haines City! 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: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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