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🌱 US Road Running 5K, 10K, Half Marathon Race and 10 more events

Also, don't miss Highland Senior Social HUB on the Highland City Patch calendar

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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.

📸 Around Highland City

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Highland City

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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

📣 Highland City Shout Outs!

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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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💬 Chatter

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.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Gelagen Gummies Reviews 2026 – Is This Korean-Inspired Skin Formula Legit or Overhyped? (muddyriversports.com)

Ok Highland 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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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