Community Calendar

Wednesday, July 9

Service Groups

American Legion Post 74 - Open from noon until 8 p.m. Hot dogs served daily. Happy hour from 4-6 p.m. Daily drawings are at 7 p.m. Members and guests only. Call 471-1448.

AmVets Post 21 Ladies Auxiliary - Meeting is at 11 a.m. on the second Wednesday of each month, at the Blue Crab restaurant on North Ridgewood Drive, Sebring.

Avon Park American Legion Post 69 - A light lunch will be served from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Menu will vary. Chicken wings and fries from 4-6 p.m. Karaoke by Naomi. Location is 1301 W. Bell St., Avon Park. For more information, call 452-1141.

Avon Park Moose 2494 - Dinner is served every Wednesday from 5-6:30 p.m. Location is 1318 W. Bell St., Avon Park. For more information, call the lodge at 452-0579.

Avon Park Rotary Club - Lunch 12:15 p.m. every Wednesday, Avon Park Rotary Building, 20 S. Verona Ave. For more information, call Alice Oldham at 414-1733.

Avon Park VFW Post 9853 - Drawing at 3 p.m. VFW Ladies Auxiliary meeting the second Wednesday of each month at 5 p.m. Members and guests welcome. For more information, call 452-9853.

Elks Lodge 1529 Sebring - Wacky Wednesday special prices Fried shrimp and fries, cost $5. Live music by Frank E from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Call 471-3557.

Lake Placid American Legion Post 25 - Burgers served from 5-7 p.m. L and L in the lounge from 5-8 p.m.

Lake Placid Elks Lodge 2661 - Lounge opens at 1 p.m. Shuffleboard from 1 until? Steak by the ounce from 5-7 p.m. BPOE Board meeting at 7:30 p.m. The Ladies of the Elks have a monthly card party every third Wednesday that is open to the public. Bring your own cards to play game of choice. A light lunch is served. $4 and the lodge is open from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. For reservations or information, call Nina Mullins at 465-4578 or Shirley Bott at 699-2095. Located east of town on County Road 621 E. Call 465-2661 (behind Winn-Dixie.)

Lake Placid Moose 2374 - Swiss steak at 6 p.m. WOTM Chap. Meeting at 7 p.m. Live music by Southern Starz., from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Members and qualified guest only. Call 465-0131.

Lake Placid VFW 3880 - Poker at 2 p.m. Food being served. Members and qualified guest only. Call 699-5444.

Moose Lodge Sebring 2259 - All beef franks, Italian sausage and pulled pork sandwiches served 1 p.m. until closing. Pool at 1 p.m. Happy hour from 2-4 p.m. Music from 5-9 p.m. Call 655-3920. There is a trip to Seminole Hard Rock Cafe on July 23. Cost is $30, and you will receive $25 "play" upon arrival at Hard Rock, and a $5 voucher toward lunch. For more information, call Marie at 453-8761.

Rotary Club 4303 Avon Park - Meets every Wednesday at 12:15 p.m. at the Rotary Building, 20 S. Verona, in Avon Park. Contact President Alice Oldham at 414-1733.

Rotary Club Lake Placid - Meets on Wednesdays for breakfast at 6:44 a.m. at The Heron's Garden, 501 U.S. 27 N., Lake Placid, just north of the tower. Contact Debra Ann Worley at 863-465-0123.

Groups and Associations

Alpine Village Lake Placid - There will be shuffleboard on Wednesdays at 9 a.m. Take U.S. 27 South to 70 East. It is a quarter of a mile on the left.

Avon Park Rotary Club - Meetings are every Wednesday at 12:15 p.m., at the Rotary building, 20 S. Verona, in Avon Park. Call 414-1733.

Caladium Arts And Crafts Co-op - Oil painting (advanced) on Wednesdays, from 9 a.m., until 12 p.m. Cost is $14 for members and $15 for non members. Location is 132 E. Interlake Blvd. Lake Placid. Kids classes on Wednesdays are oil painting classes from 3-5 p.m. $6. Basic drawing from 3-4:30 p.m. $6. Classes are held in home studio, 209 Fiji Way. Call 699-5940. The new season classes catalog is available.

Depot Museum Lake Placid - Open every weekday from 1-3:30 p.m. For more information, call the museum between these hours at 465-1771.

50 + Singles Connection - This group is an activities club for all persons over 50. Meetings will be at 6:30 p.m. on the Last Wednesday of each month at Beef O'Brady's. For more information call Martha at 863-452-1669.

Heartland Horses and Handicapped - There are free equine interaction and riding instruction for adults and children with special needs, on Wednesdays, from 8:30-11 a.m. Volunteers are needed for various duties. For more information, contact Jennifer Carnahan at 452-0006.

Highlands Art League - Member only "life drawing" from 9 a.m. until noon. Location is 215 N. Ridgewood Drive, Sebring. Call 385-5312.

Highlands Interagency Council - Meets the third Wednesday of the month at 11:30 a.m. Call 386-6435 or 273-1421.

Highlands Senior Center - Meets every Wednesday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Sebring Hills Clubhouse at 200 Lark Ave. (two blocks south of Thunderbird Road on Spotted Owl.) All area seniors are invited to join the festivities. Call 386-0752.

Highlands Shrine Club - Coffee and doughnuts 8-10 a.m. every Wednesday. Business meeting every fourth Wednesday, members and ladies meet. Social hour at 5:30 p.m. Meal served at 6:30 p.m. Call 382-2208.

Jim's Pistol Arrow Range - The "Over the Hill Gang" meets 10 a.m. every Wednesday. Various targets for fun only. Anyone who has a handgun can shoot with the gang. Call 655-4505.

Kids Clinic at River Greens Golf Course - Meets 4-5:30 p.m. every Wednesday. Cost is $15. Call 453-5210.

Kiwanis Club of Sebring - Meets at noon every Wednesday at Homer's Smorgasbord. Call 273-1421.

Lake Placid Meals on Wheels - Deliveries will be made from 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Monday through Friday, including holidays. Cost is $3.75, assistance available to those who qualify. Call 465-4287.

Lakeshore Model Sailing Club - Meets every Wednesday at 10 a.m. To get to the location, take Sun 'n Lake Boulevard to the circle (near hospital.) Take the second Ponce De Leon exit, go to end of road. Bear right to Edgewater, turn right for approximately 200 feet, turn right onto paved road (dead ends, behind community center.) Cross over bridge. Learn to sail and race-radio controlled sailboats. Call John Egizi at 655-4153.

Lunch Club Wednesday - Ladies networking the second Wednesday of every month. Lunch is $10 at Sebring Elks Lodge (entrance at rear of building). Doors open at 11:30 a.m. with meeting starting at 12:10 p.m. Call Diana Albritton at 863-381-8170 or go to www..lunchclubwednesday.org.

Meals on Wheels Sebring - Meals on Wheels in Sebring delivers hot meals from Monday through Friday, including holidays, between the hours of 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Cost is $3.75 per meal. Call 402-1818. If you would like to become a volunteer for approximately two hours, one day a week delivering meals, call and talk to Alice.

Military Sea Services Museum - Open from noon until 4 p.m. every Wednesday through Saturday. More than 3,000 square feet of artifacts and memorabilia, 1402 Roseland Ave. at Kenilworth Boulevard. Call 471-2386.

Ridge Coin Club of Sebring - The Ridge Coin Club meets at the Sebring Public Library on the third Wednesday of each month until May at 5:30 p.m. Call 873-6258.

The Scottish American Society of Highlands County - Meets the first Wednesday of each month at First Presbyterian Church's Fellowship Hall, Franklin and Poinsettia streets. Gathering time begins at 6:30 p.m., with the meeting beginning promptly at 7 p.m. Call Joe or Rita Campbell at 471-9438.

Sebring Bridge Club - ACBL regular duplicate bridge played 12:30 p.m., every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 347 Fernleaf Ave. Call 385-8118.

Sebring Doll Club - Meets 10:30 a.m. the first Wednesday of each month at St. John Methodist Church. Call Daisy at 655-0441.

Sebring Hills Association - Hobby Club meets from 9:30 - 11 a.m., on Wednesday year-round. For more information, contact Gil Bennett at 385-6889, email at: sebringhillsinc@aol.com or visit the Web site at www.sebringhillsnorth.com.

Sebring Recreation Club - Line dancing from 6-8 p.m. Ice cream shuffleboard at 6:30 p.m. Location is at 333 Pomegranate Ave. Call Ed Straub at 386-0245

Society for Creative Anachronism - Local chapter, Shire of Stagridge, meets at 7 p.m. every first and third Wednesday every month. Call Paul K. Ferrell at 214-5522. On the Web: www.sca.org/www.trimaris.org.

Sun 'N Lakes Lake Placid Recreation District - Card party at noon, the first Wednesday of every month at the Sun 'N Lakes South Community Center, located at 440 S. Sun 'N Lakes Blvd. A full lunch served. Cost is $5. Call Barb at 465-2850.

Sunshine Hoe-Downers - There is a square dance every Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the clubhouse. Call 699-2990.

Wauchula Wednesday Musical - Meets at 4 p.m. every second Wednesday at the Woman's Club building, 131 N. Seventh Ave. Call 773-3594.

Wild Artist Jewelry - Wild Artist Jewelry is teaching how to make necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings and all kinds of beaded jewelry. Classes are Monday through Friday at 2 p.m. Cost varies from $15 for kids to $30 for adults. Location is 125 N. Ridgewood Drive, downtown Sebring. Call 385-7433.

Thursday, July 10

Service Groups

AERIE 4240 Sebring Eagles - Burger N Fries. Music by Todd Allen. Call 655-4007.

American Legion Post 25 - Poker at 1 p.m. Pool at 7 p.m.

American Legion Post 69 - Happy hour all day. A light lunch will be served from Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Menu will vary. The Post is located at 1301 W. Bell St., Avon Park.

American Legion Post 74 - Thirsty Thursday. Happy hour all day. Open noon until 8 p.m. On the third Thursday of the month, the American Legion Post 74 Ladies Auxiliary meets at 5:30 p.m. Post meeting at 7 p.m. Post Elect. Location of Post is 528 N. Pine St., Sebring. Call 471-1448.

Amvets Post 21 - Euchre every Thursday evening at 6 p.m. with 50-50. For more information, call 385-0234.

Avon Park Moose Lodge 2494 - On Thursday nights there are tacos and wings from 5-6:30 p.m. Night cards start at 6 p.m. Location is 1318 W. Bell St., Avon Park. Call the lodge at 452-0579.

Avon Park VFW Post 9853 - Bar Bingo every Thursday at 2 p.m. Members and guests welcome. Canteen is open at 1 p.m. Call 452-5647.

Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Ridge Chapter 49 - Meets every second Thursday at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Post, 528 N. Pine St., Sebring. Call 452-5771.

Elks Lodge 1529 Sebring - Learn Mahjong at 9 a.m. Lodge meeting on the first and third Thursday at 7 p.m.

Lake Placid Elks Lodge 2661 - Lounge opens at 2 p.m. Happy Hour from 2-5 p.m. Card games at 6 p.m. Early Bird Bingo at 6 p.m., with paper card sales at 4:30 p.m. $2 Margarita's from 4-6 p.m.

Lake Placid Moose 2374 - Burgers and jumbo hot dogs and fries at 6 p.m. Music by Franke from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Darts at 7:30 p.m. Members and qualified guest only.

Lake Placid VFW 3880 - Men's Auxiliary meets at 7 p.m., on the first Thursday of month. A House Committee meeting will be held at 10 a.m. on the second Thursday of the month. Post meets at 7:30 p.m., on the third Thursday of month. Members and qualified guest only. Call 699-5444.

Masons Lodge 249 - Regular meeting held the second and fourth Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m., at 1809 Home Ave., Sebring. Contact Ross Canwright at 452-0346.

Sebring Lions Club - The Sebring Lions Breakfast Club meets every Thursday, at 7 a.m., at Dot's Restaurant in Sebring Square.

Sebring VFW Post 4300 - Hamburgers served from noon - 2 p.m. Every Thursday is Bingo at 2 p.m. Call 385-8902.

Groups and Associations

Air Force Association Of Highlands - Meets at 4:30 p.m., the second Thursday of each month at the Kenilworth Lodge, 836 S.E. Lakeview Drive. Call 465-7163 or 465-7048.

Lake Placid Meals on Wheels - Deliveries will be made from 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Monday through Friday. Cost is $3.75, assistance available to those who qualify. Call 465-4287.

Depot Museum Lake Placid - Open every weekday from 1-3:30 p.m. Call the museum between these hours at 465-1771.

Fairmount Breakfast Group - Meets at Dot's Restaurant in Sebring Square at 7:30 a.m. every Thursday. All Fairmount residents welcome. Call Bob at 382-8431.

Golden Seniors Bridge Club - Meets 10 a.m. every Thursday at Sandy's Circle Cafe in downtown Sebring. Call Charles Terry at 471-1287.

Happy Quilters - Meets from 1- 4 p.m. Thursdays, at the Agri-Civic Center at U.S. 27 South and George Boulevard. Beginners to advanced. Call Ellen Upton at 382-4849 or e-mail at ellensquilt@embarqmail.com