In March, the Lakeland Regional Medical Center Foundation’s Women in Philanthropy Giving Society will present Cookin’ Men 2010.  In its second year, the fundraising event will feature the culinary talents of local volunteer chefs cooking up their specialties to raise funds for women’s and children’s services at Lakeland Regional Medical Center and Lakeland Regional Cancer Center. [...]

The 7th Annual Lake Morton Neighborhood Association Historic Home and Garden Tour will be held on Saturday, March 20th, 2010 from 11am till 4pm. The first tour was held in the fall of 2004, on the day of the second hurricane to hit Lakeland.  We then made the decision to move the tour to the [...]

LPD Open House March 20th Credited to lakelandlocal.com March 12, 2010 | Chuck Welch The Lakeland Police Department has an open house March 20th to give the public a glimpse behind-the-scenes. At least the part of the public not familiar with the downtown police station. From 10 am to 2pm the 219 N. Massachusetts Ave. [...]

Sunday, March 21, 2010 1pm-5pm The Lakeland Center 701 W. Lime Street Visit their web site for more information : http://pcbridalexhibit.com/

CANCELLED Saturday, March 27, 2010 8am-noon Florida Southern College 111 Lakel Hollingsworth Drive Join hundreds of neighborhood leaders and advocates for a half day of informational workshops and exhibits. Cost: $5 per person Registration: 8:00am to 8:30am Registration will include Continental Breakfast and a t-shirt For more information please call: 834-6011 City of Lakeland Community [...]

Skyward Festival Downtown Lakeland’s April First Friday Event is partnering with Sun ‘n Fun to bring a new family event to Downtown: Sun ‘n Fun Skyward Festival. It’s not always easy to connect Downtown to events elsewhere in the city. Sun ‘n Fun was no exception, ’til now.  Ford Heacock, a Downtown business owner and [...]

Arts on the Park Presents Al & Rich of *The Sofa Kings* Have a blast and help Arts on the Park serve the community by providing low cost gallery space for exhibitions, performances, and events. Saturday, April 3rd 2010 7:00-11:00pm Arts on the Park 115 N. Kentucky Ave. Lakeland, FL 33801 $10 per person (Unlimited [...]

Platform Art Party: Art in Motion-Saturday, April 10th, 6:30-10:30pm 905 East Rose Street Downtown Lakeland FL  -$20 admission (includes beer and wine) -Members: free      Visit www.platformart.org for more information.

Read the lakelandlocal.com article about the details. By ticket online $12 for the April 16, 8pm showing. Endure Playing at the Polk Theatre BUY TICKETS

Date: Friday, April 16, 2010 Time: 5:00pm – 10:00pm Location: Lake Mirror Promenade, Lakeland Florida An outdoor carbon neutral, alternatively powered concert with a showcase of alternate energy sources, transportation initiatives and recycling to promote awareness and appreciation of our environment. The Celebration will promote: Living Green, Healthy Lifestyle, Preserving Natural Resources, Celebrating Life, Acknowledging [...]