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🌱 2026 Bartow Together and 11 more events
And on the Homeland Patch calendar - 2026 Professional Growth Class September
Hi there, Homeland! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- 2026 Bartow Together at Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce
- 2026 Professional Growth Class September at Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce
- Tour de Tow Cycling Event at Front Page Brewing Company
... and check out 1 more event on the calendar!
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: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 89, low: 73.
- Thursday: Humid; heavy p.m. t-storms, with a high of 88 and low of 72 degrees.
📸 Around Homeland
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Homeland
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
- 2026 Bartow Together
Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce, 510 N Broadway Ave, Bartow
11:30 am - 2026 Professional Growth Class September
Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce, 510 N Broadway Ave, Bartow
8:00 am - Tour de Tow Cycling Event
Front Page Brewing Company, 190 S. Florida Avenue, Bartow
7:00 am - Architectural Tour at Polk County History Center
Polk County History Center, 100 East Main Street, Homeland
11:00 am
Wednesday September 16
Thursday September 17
Saturday September 19
📣 Homeland Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Get Moving! →
Bartow Library, 2150 S Broadway Ave., Bartow
9:30 am - The Card Society →
Library Upstairs Gallery, 2150 S Broadway Ave., Bartow
10:30 am - Intro to Word →
Bartow Library, 2150 S Broadway Ave., Bartow
4:00 pm - City Commission Regular Meeting →
City Hall Commission Chambers, Bartow
6:00 pm - Homeschool Hour at Bartow Library →
Bartow Library, 2150 S Broadway Ave., Bartow
10:00 am - Full STEAM Ahead: Stuffed Animal Clinic →
Bartow Library, 2150 S Broadway Ave., Bartow
4:30 pm - 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
Tuesday September 15
Wednesday September 16
Thursday September 17
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
- Wawa posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate in Fort Meade. Apply here.
- American Air Filter Company, Inc. posted a job opening for Material Handler I (Receiving 1st Shift) in Bartow. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Homeland here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bartow
- 2026 Bartow Chamber College and Career Fair (businessdailynetwork.com)
- Vote now: Cross country runners, quarterbacks lead Tremendous 10 poll (theledger.com)
- Polk County initiative to transform State Road 60 into tourist destination (baynews9.com)
Winter Haven
- For Winter Haven builder of SouthState HQ, it's family before business (theledger.com)
Lakeland
- Barefoot 8-Year-Old Found Crossing Highway Alone In Lakeland: Watch (patch.com)
Ok Homeland! 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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