18th Annual Fall Festival

The 18 th Annual Fall Festival is coming to historic Railroad Park in downtown Haines City on Saturday, October 27th from 10am - 2pm. There will be food concessions, arts and craft vendors, as well as plenty of entertainment. Haines City Main Street will be sponsoring the Children’s Costume Contest, the Pie Eating Contest, and the Pumpkin Decorating Contest.

Contact Ann Freling at 421-9950 for details.

Free Florida Friendly Landscaping Workshops

The Health Chic House is pleased to announce that it has partnered with the Florida Yards & Neighborhood Program to offer free workshops on eco-friendly gardening and landscaping. Florida Yards & Neighborhoods (an extension of the University of Florida) can help you transform your yard into a beautiful oasis that will not only conserve precious water resources and reduce pollution, but will also help you save time, energy and money. Florida-friendly landscaping emphasizes nine major principles:

Right Plant, Right Place
Water Efficiently
Fertilize Appropriately
Mulch
Attract Wildlife
Control Yard Pests Responsibly
Recycle
Reduce Stormwater Runoff
Protect the Waterfront

Upcoming Classes at The Health Chic House

Monday, October 15th, 6-7:30pm- Intro to Native Plants of Florida
Saturday, November 10th, 9-10:30am- Rain Barrels (supply fee applies)
Wednesday, November 28th, 6-7pm- Understanding Soil pH (bring a soil sample)

Please register for classes online at Polk County Florida Yards & Neighborhoods or call 863-519-8677. The Health Chic House is located in the green & yellow house at 12 North 5th Street, 863-419-8584.