🌱 Lake Hamilton remembers beloved soul food cook Bertha “Bert” Belford
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In today's newsletter:
- Lake Hamilton remembers beloved soul food cook Bertha “Bert” Belford
Also on today's calendar: Sunset Over Lake Eloise and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: A stray t-shower; not as warm, with a high of 83 and low of 68 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 85, low: 68.
- Friday: Partly sunny, a few showers, with a high of 87 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• In Loving Memory of Bertha 'Bert' Lee Belford (winterhavendaily.com) — Lake Hamilton residents are remembering Bertha “Bert” Lee Belford, a beloved soul food cook who worked for years in local nursing homes and restaurants. Born in Bartow in 1930, she leaves behind children, grandchildren, and extended family in Lake Hamilton, Haines City, Winter Haven, Orlando, New York, and beyond, all cherishing her legacy of love and good cooking. 
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Church Security Team CCW License Qualification Class →
Wild Wild West Arms, 29350 US-27, Dundee
1:00 pm
Saturday June 13
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Other local events
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Sunset Over Lake Eloise →
Painting with a Twist, 6264 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven
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Florida CCW License Qualification & Gun Safety Class →
Wild Wild West Arms, 29350 US-27, Dundee
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Juneteenth Heritage Celebration →
Dundee Community Center, 603 Lake Marie Blvd, Dundee
2:00 pm
Saturday June 13
Saturday June 20
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Sandyâs Junior MusicGirls Camp: Ages 6-9.
Lake Wales Area Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development Council Lake Wales Arts Council, 1099 State Rd 60 E, Lake Wales, FL 338
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Fort Meade - Chilling w/ Quilling Facilitated by Ms. Sharon
Kathryn L. Smith Memorial Library Fort Meade Public Library, 75 E Broadway St, Fort Meade, FL 338
10:00 am -
Speech Savvy Therapy Services Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting
Lake Wales Area Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development Council SPEECH SAVVY THERAPY SERVICES, LLC, 19200 US-27, Lake Wales, F
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Chair Yoga - 12 PM →
Lake Wales, FL Calendar Lake Wales, FL 33853
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Mahjong Club - 2 PM →
Lake Wales, FL Calendar Lake Wales, FL 33853
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Eat for Better Brain Health! →
Lake Wales Family Recreation Center, 1001 Burns Ave, Lake Wales
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Karaoke Night at Balmoral Bar & Grill →
Balmoral Bar & Grill, 124 Kenny Blvd, Haines City
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Fort Meade - Silent Reading Club
Kathryn L. Smith Memorial Library Fort Meade Public Library, 75 E Broadway St, Fort Meade, FL 338
Wednesday June 3
Thursday June 4
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- June is Men's mental health awareness month and its definitely something to post about.
May all the men struggling find the strength and support they need. Not enough people talk about this, in my opinion. 80% of suicides are men … (Nextdoor Lake Hamilton Central) - Good day everyone!!
If you need an estimate on your lawn give me a call! We are out providing services today. Soul Roots & Harvest LLC at your service! Mowing … (Nextdoor Lake Hamilton Central)
- Carvana posted a job opening for Inventory Associate / Lot Attendant (2nd Shift) Entry Level in Haines City. Apply here.
- Domino's Pizza, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member (Pizza Maker & Expeditors) 3111 in Haines City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lake Hamilton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Haines City
- 339 Ashley Dr, Haines City, FL 33844 (zillow.com)
- 1908 Fan Palm Dr, Davenport, FL 33897 (zillow.com)
Winter Haven
- Polk County Marine veteran finds new mission in hospice care (wftv.com)
- Happy Anniversary! Richard's Fine Coffees Turns 30 (havenmagazines.com)
- Midnight Manhunt: Polk County Deputies Corner Winter Haven Battery Suspect On The Parkway (tampafp.com)
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