What's up Polk City! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
Today's riddle: Why does my coffee taste like dirt? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Tuesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 72 degrees.
🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 81, low: 72.
- Thursday: Some sun, nice and less humid, with a high of 82 and low of 68 degrees.
📸 Around Polk City
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🗓 Events Nearby
Tuesday June 2
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Fort Meade - BIG TRUCK DAY!
Auburndale Public Library
Fort Meade Public Library, 75 E Broadway St, Fort Meade, FL 338
9:30 am
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Creative Writing for Teens →
Lake Alfred Public Library, 245 N Seminole Ave, Lake Alfred
5:00 pm
Wednesday June 3
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Dundee - Rock Painting
Auburndale Public Library
Dundee Public Library, 202 E Main St, Dundee, FL 33838, USA
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Fort Meade - Chilling w/ Quilling Facilitated by Ms. Sharon
Auburndale Public Library
Fort Meade Public Library, 75 E Broadway St, Fort Meade, FL 338
10:00 am
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Hong Kong Mahjong at the Library →
Lake Alfred Public Library, 245 N Seminole Ave, Lake Alfred
1:30 pm
Thursday June 4
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Fort Meade - Silent Reading Club
Auburndale Public Library
Fort Meade Public Library, 75 E Broadway St, Fort Meade, FL 338
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Lake Alfred - Crafts and Chat (Adults)
Auburndale Public Library
Lake Alfred Public Library, 245 N Seminole Ave, Lake Alfred, FL
10:30 am
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Crafts and Chats [Adults] →
Lake Alfred Public Library, 245 N Seminole Ave, Lake Alfred
10:30 am
Friday June 5
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Fort Meade - Fairy Tale Interactive Films
Auburndale Public Library
Fort Meade Public Library, 75 E Broadway St, Fort Meade, FL 338
11:00 am
Saturday June 6
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Donuts with Dad →
Mackay Gardens and Lakeside Preserve, 945 Mackay Blvd, Lake Alfred
11:00 am
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Line Dancing - Camp Margaritaville Auburndale →
Camp Margaritaville Auburndale, 361 Denton Ave, Auburndale
6:00 pm
Monday June 8
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Polk City - Take and Make Craft
Auburndale Public Library
100 West Bridgers Avenue, Auburndale, FL 33823
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Saw this lil guy on portage drive.pol l city .I was on my way to hospital...id say hes 6 months ...
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id say hes 6 months ...pls hope the people tht own him sees this (Nextdoor Country Trails)
- Our central air works but our room still gets really warm even though the rest of the home is cool.
Any recommendations on who can fix this for us? I’m located in Polk city (Nextdoor Mount Olive Heights)
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Saddle Creek Corporation posted a job opening for Forklift Operator (Mon. - Wed. E/O Thurs. 6P-6A) in Polk City. Apply here.
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NFI Industries, Inc. posted a job opening for Forklift Operator in Auburndale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Polk City here.
🗞 Nearby News
Auburndale
- Elite in-state RB visiting Florida State on Sunday (usatoday.com)
- Auburndale Man's Life Cut Short in Early Morning Crash (iskynews.com)
- Auburndale man dies after crashing into a tree, Polk County deputies say as they investigate (wtsp.com)
Lakeland
- Lakeland AI data center proposal sparks online backlash (wfla.com)
- Roll the Dice: Polk County Launches New Monthly Tabletop Gaming Club in Lakeland — Entertainment & Lifestyle (dailyridge.com)
- Bojangles plans to open a second Polk location. Here's where and when (theledger.com)
Ok Polk 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: It was just ground this morning (Thank you Robin C. for sending it in!)
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