+ Rotary Clubs of Plant City Dr. Dennis Digamon and his wife, Delores, will make a trip to the Philippines this month on a dental mission. In the process, they also will help rebuild homes that were destroyed by a typhoon in November. Both the Daybreak and Noon clubs have donated money to the cause, $4,000 […]
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Plant City High GQ donates Christmas dinners
The Gentlemen’s Quest Club of Plant City High School donated a Christmas dinner for 20 people. Even dessert was included. The dinner went to a local family of five. GQ is fairly new at Plant City High School and encourages male students to focus on good grades, good behavior and serving their community. This is […]
Continue ReadingDaybreak Rotary presents check to food bank
At the Daybreak Rotary Club’s annual Christmas party, the club presented a $10,000 check to Christine Miller, of the United Food Bank of Plant City. Miller is also a club member. The Christmas part was held at the home of club member Carole Wright.
Continue ReadingChamber announces tree contest winners
The winners of the annual Christmas Tree Contest have been announced. Focus 4 Beauty took home first place. The Animal Wellness Center got its paws on second place. Dinosaur World nabbed third place. To vote, participants had to visit 65% of the businesses competing. Those who visited all 25 businesses were entered in a drawing […]
Continue ReadingFAITH MATTERS: The high cost of Christmas
A recent article I read stated the average dollar amount Americans will spend per person this year for Christmas is $786. The good news for merchants is that amount is up slightly from 2012. But, on the other hand, it is way down from 2007’s high of $866. Already, we are hearing mixed reports depending […]
Continue ReadingClub Hubbub 12.05.13
If your club would like to post announcements, email them to Associate Editor Amber Jurgensen, ajurgensen@plantcityobserver.com. + Plant City Rep. Women Federated The annual Christmas Party is scheduled from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at the Elks Lodge in Plant City, 1501 N. Alexander St. Food and beverages are provided, and there will be […]
Continue ReadingPlant City students star in human-trafficking PSA
The squeaking of sneakers from basketball practice may be a normal activity at Plant City High School on a Saturday. But there was something different happening Nov. 16, in the main mall. Bulky camera equipment monopolized the area where students eat on schools days. Electronic cords wrapped around cafeteria tables and snaked across the floor. […]
Continue ReadingFAITH MATTERS: Has Thanksgiving holiday gone afoul?
This year for Thanksgiving, Americans are being given a treat (or is it a trick?). This year, you don’t have to wait until Black Friday to do your Christmas shopping. You can sit at the dinner table Thanksgiving Day, eat as fast as you can and then head to the mall to be there in […]
Continue ReadingClub Hubbub 11.28.13
If your club would like to post announcements, email them to Associate Editor Amber Jurgensen, ajurgensen@plantcityobserver.com. + Ladies of the Elks Club With the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays fast approaching, the United Food Bank of Plant City needs donations to help supply food to those in need. The Ladies of the Elks Club have given a $500 […]
Continue ReadingClub Hubbub 11.21.13
+ Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce The Christmas tree contest will begin Monday, Nov. 25, for all participating merchants. Visitors can pick up an official voting ballot at the chamber office and participating businesses. The ballot also will be available in the Plant City Times & Observer’s 2013 Holiday Guide, which will be inserted in the […]
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