Good morning Highland City! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Highland Senior Social HUB
- Tour de Tow Cycling Event at Front Page Brewing Company
- US Road Running 5K, 10K, Half Marathon Race
... and check out 3 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Thursday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Cloudy with a t-storm or two, temps: high: 91, low: 71.
- Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 72 degrees.
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Other local events
Saturday September 19 - Tour de Tow Cycling Event
Front Page Brewing Company, 190 S. Florida Avenue, Bartow
7:00 am - US Road Running 5K, 10K, Half Marathon Race →
HIGHLAND GLEN PARK TRAIL SYSTEM, Highland City
8:00 am - Architectural Tour at Polk County History Center
Polk County History Center, 100 East Main Street, Highland City
11:00 am - FIFA Sticker Swap →
5400 W Civic Center Dr, Ste 2, Highland City
1:00 pm Monday September 21 - Baby Storytime →
5400 Civic Center Dr #2, Highland City
11:00 am
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🗓 Events Nearby
Thursday September 17 - 2026 Professional Growth Class September
Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce, 510 N Broadway Ave, Bartow
8:00 am - Book Babies →
Bartow Library, 2150 S Broadway Ave., Bartow
10:00 am - Fort Meade - Junk Journaling - All Ages
Fort Meade Public Library, 75 E Broadway St, Fort Meade
10:00 am - STEM Challenge →
Florida Children's Museum, 600 Bonnet Springs Blvd, Lakeland
10:30 am - Story Sprouts →
Florida Children's Museum, 600 Bonnet Springs Blvd, Lakeland
10:30 am - Songs & Stories →
Bartow Library, 2150 S Broadway Ave., Bartow
11:00 am
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- The Polk County Public Schools posted a job opening for Painter in Bartow. Apply here.
- Composites One posted a job opening for General Warehouse Team Member in Lakeland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Highland City here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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