Earth Day Celebration
Your Guide to a Fun & Eco-Friendly Festival!
April, 20th 10-5
Historic Downtown Haines City
863-419-8584
Workshops held at either The Health Chic House (THCH) or South By Southwest (SBS)
Early risers stop at Zook’s or Doughmonde for coffee & breakfast.
9:55 a.m. - Earth Day Kick-off & Dedication by Mayor Philip Hinkle (THCH Front Porch)
Workshops
10:00 a.m. Using Rain Barrels – Free, Rain Barrels available for $20 each (THCH Outside)
10:30 a.m. Beginner’s Guide to Creating an Herb Garden – Free (SBS, Back Porch)
11:00 a.m. Introduction to Composting – Free, Supplies available for sale (THCH Outside)
Noon All About Organic Gardening – Free (THCH Outside)
1:00 p.m Intro to Using Herbs for Health – $20 (THCH Inside)
2:00 p.m. Florida-friendly Landscaping – Right Plant, Right Place, Free (THCH Outside)
2:30 p.m. Beneficial Bugs for Hire – Free (SBS, Back Porch)
3:00 p.m. Using Herbs: Plant to Oil to Salve – Free (THCH Outside)
Fun Things to Do
• Kiddie Train, Face Painting, Bath Salt Art, Coloring, Wrist Band Making (Court Street)
• Pony Rides, Bounce House, Coloring (Zook’s Café Intersection)
• Local School Performances – FFA Ag Team- 10:05am, Dance Team- 2pm
• High Noon Human Checker Game Competition- Haines City Fire vs. Police (Court)
• Music by DJ Ken Henson from Pamalicious 12 – 5 p.m., Catherine Price, 2 – 4pm (Court)
• Relaxing Chair Massage & Detox Foot Baths (THCH)
Be Eco-Conscious
• Enter to Win A Cruise or Tons of Other Prizes – Take Your Reduce Your Use Pledge (THCH)
• Recycle Your Old Electronics & Computers – The WAY Center (Under Parking Garage)
• Please Recycle Your Glass & Plastic Cups and Bottles (containers at THCH & Zook’s)
Exhibits, Vendors & Free Goodies
• Information & Kids Stamp Books- Main Street Organization
• Toilet Facilities Located next to Court Street
• Free Bio-bags & Trees- Cromer Printing
• Enter to Win a Rain Barrel and Micro Irrigation – Green Earth Expo
• Audition to be a guest co-host on a Radio Show – The Girls Gone Green
• Spinal Screenings & Kids Bean Bag Toss – 4 Corners Chiropractic
• Water Conservation Materials – Water Conservation Board
• Free Seeds & Trees – Dolphin Printing
• Coloring Station – Pre-Paid Legal
• Voter Registration
• Craft Vendors- Ozzie’s Wood Burning, Linda Kay Creations
• Cool off & Watch a Water Conservation Film 11:15am & 2:15pm (THCH)
• Plants for Sale- Polk Training Center
Shopping
• By Design – Home Décor, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Epic – Tattoo Shop, 4 – 8 p.m.
• Shoppes At Van Buren – 7 stores, upstairs, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Tuesday's Child - Children, Copperfield's Christmas, Darla & Cooper-Pets, Waltzing Matilda's-Bags
Seventh Avenue - Gift Baskets, Abigail's Cottage-Shabby Chic, The Grape & Olive-Kitchen
• South By Southwest – Western, Southwestern, & Native American home décor, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• The Health Chic House – Supplements, Shoes & Clothing, Green Cleaning, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Monday, April 14, 2008
Main Street Hosts Earth Day Celebration
The Haines City Main Street Organization is pleased to host the 1st Annual Earth Day Celebration in Historic Downtown Haines City on Sunday, April 20th. Events & Exhibits are 10am-5pm.
Zooks Cafe & La Fiesta Mexicana will stay open later with evening entertainment.
The event will include workshops, music, kids activities, local artists and assorted exhibits. For more information call 863-419-8584 or visit Earth Day Florida.
9:55am- Earth Day Kick-off & Dedication by Mayor Philip Hinkle
Workshops Include:
10:00am- Using Rain Barrels- Free, Rain Barrels available for $20 each
10:30am- Beginner’s Guide to Creating an Herb Garden- Free
11:00am- Introduction to Composting- Free, Supplies available for sale
12:00pm- All About Organic Gardening, Free
1:00pm- Intro to Using Herbs for Health, $20
2:00pm- Florida-friendly Landscaping- Right Plant, Right Place, Free
2:30pm- Beneficial Bugs for Hire, Free (SBS, Back Porch)
3:00pm- Using Herbs: Plant to Oil to Salve, Free
The Main Street Information booth will open at 10am on Court Street, across from The Health Chic House. Check the blog daily for more updates.
Zooks Cafe & La Fiesta Mexicana will stay open later with evening entertainment.
The event will include workshops, music, kids activities, local artists and assorted exhibits. For more information call 863-419-8584 or visit Earth Day Florida.
9:55am- Earth Day Kick-off & Dedication by Mayor Philip Hinkle
Workshops Include:
10:00am- Using Rain Barrels- Free, Rain Barrels available for $20 each
10:30am- Beginner’s Guide to Creating an Herb Garden- Free
11:00am- Introduction to Composting- Free, Supplies available for sale
12:00pm- All About Organic Gardening, Free
1:00pm- Intro to Using Herbs for Health, $20
2:00pm- Florida-friendly Landscaping- Right Plant, Right Place, Free
2:30pm- Beneficial Bugs for Hire, Free (SBS, Back Porch)
3:00pm- Using Herbs: Plant to Oil to Salve, Free
The Main Street Information booth will open at 10am on Court Street, across from The Health Chic House. Check the blog daily for more updates.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Railroad Park Streetscape Project Update
Railroad Park Renovation/Streetscape Project Update -
The City of Haines City and Haines City Main Street is anticipating a revised projected start date of May 1, 2008. As the project gets underway, there will be periodic updates for this project, which will give downtown business and property owners an opportunity to ask questions and find out more about this major revitalization project.
For more information, contact Ann Freling, Main Street Coordinator, at 863-421-9950.
The City of Haines City and Haines City Main Street is anticipating a revised projected start date of May 1, 2008. As the project gets underway, there will be periodic updates for this project, which will give downtown business and property owners an opportunity to ask questions and find out more about this major revitalization project.
For more information, contact Ann Freling, Main Street Coordinator, at 863-421-9950.
Vendor Needed for Haines City Cruise-In
The Haines City Parks and Recreation Department is accepting applications for food concessions and merchants selling other wares for the monthly Cruise-In held the second Saturday of each month.
The next event will be on Saturday, April 12th from 5-9 PM in historic downtown Haines City, The Cruise-In will showcase vehicles from all makes, models and years. Along with vehicles, DJ Butch Johnston will be playing your favorites from the 50’s and 60’s.
The fee for a booth space is $35.00. To obtain more information and a vendor application, please log on to the Haines City’s website: http://ci.haines-city.fl.us or call the Haines City Parks & Recreation Department at 863-421-3700.
The next event will be on Saturday, April 12th from 5-9 PM in historic downtown Haines City, The Cruise-In will showcase vehicles from all makes, models and years. Along with vehicles, DJ Butch Johnston will be playing your favorites from the 50’s and 60’s.
The fee for a booth space is $35.00. To obtain more information and a vendor application, please log on to the Haines City’s website: http://ci.haines-city.fl.us or call the Haines City Parks & Recreation Department at 863-421-3700.
Mayor's Prayer Breakfast
On Thursday, May 1st the City of Haines City will host its annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast in conjunction with the National Day of Prayer.
The event this year will be held at the First United Methodist Church, 21 North 2nd Street in Haines City. Local Pastors and musicians will be on the program which will begin at 7:30 AM.
Tickets, which include breakfast are $10.00 and may be purchased at the Community Center, 219 South 5th Street, at City Hall, 502 E. Hinson Avenue or by calling 421-3700.
The event this year will be held at the First United Methodist Church, 21 North 2nd Street in Haines City. Local Pastors and musicians will be on the program which will begin at 7:30 AM.
Tickets, which include breakfast are $10.00 and may be purchased at the Community Center, 219 South 5th Street, at City Hall, 502 E. Hinson Avenue or by calling 421-3700.
Monday, March 10, 2008
"Meet & Greet" for downtown Streetscape Project
Haines City Main Street Hosts Streetscape Kick-off
The Haines City Main Street Organization is pleased to announce that it will host a “Meet and Greet” to kick-off the next phase of the downtown streetscape project. The event will be held at 143 Sixth Street on Monday, March 17th from 9am-10am. The general contractor, Wharton-Smith, will show a detailed map and give a time line for the four different phases of the project.
Everyone is encouraged to participate as this will be an opportunity to ask questions and find out what you can do to continue business as usual during this major revitalization project. Refreshments will be served.
For more information, contact Ann Freling, Main Street Coordinator, at 863-421-9950. You may also receive continuous updates online at www.hainescitymainstreet.blogspot.com.
The Haines City Main Street Organization is pleased to announce that it will host a “Meet and Greet” to kick-off the next phase of the downtown streetscape project. The event will be held at 143 Sixth Street on Monday, March 17th from 9am-10am. The general contractor, Wharton-Smith, will show a detailed map and give a time line for the four different phases of the project.
Everyone is encouraged to participate as this will be an opportunity to ask questions and find out what you can do to continue business as usual during this major revitalization project. Refreshments will be served.
For more information, contact Ann Freling, Main Street Coordinator, at 863-421-9950. You may also receive continuous updates online at www.hainescitymainstreet.blogspot.com.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Haines City to Benefit from Southwest Florida Water Management Grants
Four Polk County projects that are expected to reach about 6,000 residents were awarded Community Education Grants from the Southwest Florida Water Management District; two of these directly affect Haines City.
The goal of the Community Education Grant Program is to engage adults in water-related issues pertaining to conservation, protection and preservation. Funded by the district's Basin Boards, the program is intended to motivate communities to get involved in watershed protection through various activities and educational formats.
The first project is the "Water and Me" workshop that will take place at the Heritage Days Festival. Participants will learn how to conserve water in the landscape, use and maintain their irrigation system and reduce the use of fertilizers and pesticides.
This project will show Haines City-area residents how to conserve water inside and outside the home. Participants who complete a survey will receive conservation kits that include water conservation products and information. Grant funds will be used to purchase faucet aerators, shower timers, drip counters, hot water gauges and water hose nozzles for participants.The program's goal is to encourage residents to change water-wasting behaviors.
The second project is The Health Chic Earth Day event, which will feature Florida-friendly landscaping and the district's drought messaging. This event is Sunday, April 20th in historic downtown Haines City. Workshops will include Rain Barrels, Composting, Organic Gardening, and Florida Native Plants.
The Southwest Florida Water Management District's 2009 Community Education Grant Program will begin its application process in June 2008.
For details, please call the district's communications department at 1-800-423-1475 or 352-796-7211, ext. 4757. For the full story check out Polk Online
The goal of the Community Education Grant Program is to engage adults in water-related issues pertaining to conservation, protection and preservation. Funded by the district's Basin Boards, the program is intended to motivate communities to get involved in watershed protection through various activities and educational formats.
The first project is the "Water and Me" workshop that will take place at the Heritage Days Festival. Participants will learn how to conserve water in the landscape, use and maintain their irrigation system and reduce the use of fertilizers and pesticides.
This project will show Haines City-area residents how to conserve water inside and outside the home. Participants who complete a survey will receive conservation kits that include water conservation products and information. Grant funds will be used to purchase faucet aerators, shower timers, drip counters, hot water gauges and water hose nozzles for participants.The program's goal is to encourage residents to change water-wasting behaviors.
The second project is The Health Chic Earth Day event, which will feature Florida-friendly landscaping and the district's drought messaging. This event is Sunday, April 20th in historic downtown Haines City. Workshops will include Rain Barrels, Composting, Organic Gardening, and Florida Native Plants.
The Southwest Florida Water Management District's 2009 Community Education Grant Program will begin its application process in June 2008.
For details, please call the district's communications department at 1-800-423-1475 or 352-796-7211, ext. 4757. For the full story check out Polk Online
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