🌱 Patch AM: How a new aviation app unveiled at SUN ’n FUN helps girls

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In today's newsletter:

• How a new aviation app unveiled at SUN ’n FUN helps girls
• One person evaluated after early-morning Lakeland crash Wednesday

Also on today's calendar: Free Dog Training Class and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What can go UP the chimney DOWN; but can't come down the chimney UP? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 89 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 91, low: 63.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 92 and low of 66 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Women In Aviation International Launches Career Guide (aero-news.net) — Lakeland’s SUN ’n FUN expo is the backdrop for a new Women in Aviation International career guide app, unveiled at their booth and aimed at opening aviation paths beyond piloting. With free memberships for girls under 15 and hundreds of thousands in scholarships, the group is pushing to bring more women into aviation careers worldwide.    

• BREAKING: Motor Vehicle Accident Reported, One Assessed for Basic Life Support (thelegaladvocate.com) — Emergency crews responded to a motor vehicle crash in Lakeland Wednesday morning around 8 a.m., where one person was evaluated for basic life support. Officials have not yet released details on how many vehicles were involved or exactly where it happened, but they emphasize road safety and note that legal and insurance issues may follow as more information emerges.    

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📸 Around Lakeland

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lakeland

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday April 18

• Free Dog Training Class
  2502 Leaning Pine Ln, Plant City
  9:00 am

Thursday April 23

• Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness
  Belk, 1400 Town Center Dr, Lakeland
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday April 23

• April 23 Nationwide Days of Second Chances Job Fair
  First United Methodist Church , 72 Lake Morton Dr , Lakeland
  10:00 am

Thursday April 30

• April - CHILD GUN SAFETY EDUCATION MONTH
  Polk County, Florida USA
  9:00 pm

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📣 Lakeland Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday April 16

• Plant City Toastmasters
  Wesley Centre , 202 W. Reynolds St. , Plant City
  7:30 am
• 2026 Professional Growth Class: April
  A-C-T Environmental and Infrastructure , 1875 W Main St. , Bartow
  8:00 am
• Entrepreneur/Small Business Consulting Services
  Plant City Chamber of Commerce , 2504 Walden Woods Drive , Plant City
  9:00 am
• Book Babies
  Bartow, FL Calendar , 2150 S Broadway Ave. , Bartow
  10:00 am
• Crafts and Chats [Adults]
  Lake Alfred, FL Calendar , 245 N Seminole Avenue , Lake Alfred
  10:30 am
• Songs & Stories
  Bartow, FL Calendar , 2150 S Broadway Ave. , Bartow
  11:00 am
• School Zone Speed Enforcement Special Magistrate
  Lake Alfred, FL Calendar , 120 E POMELO STREET , Lake Alfred
  1:30 pm
• Seniors on the Move
  Bartow, FL Calendar Bartow, FL 33830
  2:00 pm
• Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Meeting
  Lake Alfred, FL Calendar , 120 E POMELO STREET , Lake Alfred
  3:00 pm
• Teen Dungeons & Dragons
  Bartow, FL Calendar , 2150 S Broadway Ave. , Bartow
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Lo Mein is home.
  My son went out for one last check, he called for her and she came running. Thank you for all of the suggestions and support! (This was an older… (Nextdoor 540/Crews Lake)
• Lo Mein is home.
  My son went out for one last check and he called for her and she came running. Thank you for all of the suggestions and support! (This is an older… (Nextdoor 540/Crews Lake)

• Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member - Cashier/Sales Associate/Retail - No Experience Required in Lakeland. Apply here.
• Utilities Service, LLC posted a job opening for Production Manager in Lakeland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lakeland here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Auburndale

• Tennis: Battilla, Windham lead Auburndale girls to district title (theledger.com)
• Robert K. Wingate (orlando-news.com)

Mulberry

• Bradley Junction Mini Park Offers Simple Outdoor Fun for Mulberry Families — Mulberry (dailyridge.com)
• Man killed in crash at ATV park in Mulberry (wfla.com)
• Polk School Board member Kate Wallace files to run, faces challengers (newschief.com)

Bartow

• Polk County judge denies plea deal for missing woman Tonya Whipp's boyfriend (wfla.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: UMBRELLA (Thank you JEANNE S. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

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