Plant City High School’s marching band completed recently its 2013 band camp. Veteran and new marchers alike took to the black top to hone their marching skills and learn the music and drill for the band’s 2013 show, “Heartless,” which tells the story of how the Queen of Hearts becomes evil.
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PHOTO GALLERY: Durant Band Camp
The rain couldn’t stop the Durant band from performing on Friday, Aug. 10. The musicians moved their final day of camp to the gym. They performed a short concert for family and friends. The color guard accompanied them. After the concert, percussionists stayed a little longer to give parents a close up look while they […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Walden Lake’s back to school pool party
Students splashed around one last time before the summer comes to an end. Many families attended the Walden Lake back to school pool party, Thursday Aug. 8 at the Walden Lake Golf and Country Club. This year kid karate masters from Chris Welbon’s studio demonstrated their moves to fast paced techno jams. There were also […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Kiwanis Spelling Bee
Representatives from area businesses took the stage at the 1914 PCHS Community Building Tuesday and took on some of the dictionary’s toughest words in the annual Kiwanis Spelling Bee. More than 30 business leaders tested their mental mettle Tuesday, including Plant City Time & Observer Editor Michael Eng, who finished in the top five. Linton […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Kindom Rock VBS at Mt. Zion Asembly of God
Mt. Zion Assembly of God in Plant City held a vacation bible school titled “Kingdom Rock” from July 29 to Aug. 2 at the church, 3005 Thonotosassa Road. Each night consisted of fun activities and ended with a message and sing-a-long. The week was also a competition between boys and girls, where each tried to […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Lone Oak Baptist Church VBS
Lone Oak Baptist Church celebrated the end of its 2013 Vacation Bible School July 26, with a Family Fun Night. Families and students enjoyed a plethora of bounce houses and obstacles. The church also served up hot dogs and other treats.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Hope Lutheran VBS
Students had a medieval time at Hope Lutheran Church’s week of vacation bible school. Students played in a makeshift castle and learned how to make clay bowls for the Empty Bowls Project.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: MLK/Planteen Kickball Challenge
Students enrolled in the summer program at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Rec Center avenged their 2012 kickball loss with a 14-13 victory July 27, over their rivals at Planteen Rec Center. Bragging rights, a trophy and a pie pummeling were up for grabs in this year’s match. In the end, MLK Coordinator Ivan […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: FBC Midway VBS
Students at FBC Midway enjoyed a military-themed week July 15 to 19, during the church’s Vacation Bible School. The Back 2 Basics camp featured plenty of arts and crafts, Christian music, food, fun and faithful messages throughout the week. http://rckelsey.com/srochno-nuzhni-dengi-v-dolg-v-grodno.php
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Planters Reunion
Walking into the Florida Strawberry Festival Expo Hall Saturday was like taking a trip back in time as 17 Plant City Senior High School classes took part in the first ever Planters Reunion. Before the new Plant City High School was built, area students attended what is now Tomlin Middle School for their high school […]
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