Community Corner
🌱 Storytime and 11 more events
Coming up: City Council Meeting on the Lakeland Highlands Patch calendar
Hey there, Lakeland Highlands! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
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-shower, temps: high: 90, low: 72.
- Thursday: Humid; heavy p.m. t-storms, with a high of 90 and low of 72 degrees.
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Storytime →
5400 Civic Center Dr #2, Highland City
11:00 am - City Council Meeting →
Highland City UT
6:00 pm - 2026 Wounded Warrior Sportsman Match →
Mulberry FL - 2026 Bartow Together
Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce, 510 N Broadway Ave, Bartow
11:30 am - Pokemon Club →
5400 Civic Center Dr #2, Highland City
4:00 pm - 2026 Professional Growth Class September
Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce, 510 N Broadway Ave, Bartow
8:00 am - Craft & Play →
5400 Civic Center Dr #2, Highland City
11:00 am - Tween Club →
5400 Civic Center Dr #2, Highland City
4:00 pm - Highland Senior Social HUB →
5400 Civic Center Dr #2, Highland City
11:00 am - IT screening →
The Gem Theater, Mulberry
7:00 pm - 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
Tuesday September 15
Wednesday September 16
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
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
- O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Inventory Control Clerk I - Quality Assurance in Lakeland. Apply here.
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Lakeland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lakeland Highlands here.
🗞 Nearby News
Mulberry
- Polk County initiative to transform State Road 60 into tourist destination (baynews9.com)
Lakeland
- DeSantis Breaks Ground on Major New Archery Center at Tenoroc in Polk County — Lakeland (dailyridge.com)
- Mom crushed infant's skull with diamond ring after she punched him in the head (themirror.com)
Ok Lakeland Highlands! 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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