The second annual United Food Bank Turkey Drive will begin Nov. 1 and run through Nov. 25. You can help by dropping off a 10- to 12-pound turkey, or several, to the food bank, 702 E. Alsobrook Street. The food bank is open on Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The United Food […]
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Church workers honored for service
Two staff members of Hope Lutheran Church received special recognition at the President’s Convocation of the Florida Georgia District of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, held Sept. 29 to Oct. 1, in Orlando. Christine Mansell, Hope’s director of music ministries, was honored for her 40 years of ministry at Hope and the Rev. Dean Pfeffer […]
Continue ReadingBurney student needs donations
Burney Elementary student Azaria Santos is going into her second year of doing charity work to help premature babies at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Last year, Azaria and her nana stuffed stockings and brought bears to babies and their parents for the Christmas season. This year, Azaria also wants to donate lullaby CDs, blankets, Bibles, books […]
Continue ReadingKiwanis installs new president
Sharon Moody installed David Wolf as the president of the Kiwanis Club of Plant City for the 2014-2015 year.
Continue ReadingTrapnell to host fall fest
Trapnell Elementary School will host its Fall Festival from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday Oct. 24, at the school, 1605 W. Trapnell Road. The festival will feature carnival-style games, face painting, a haunted house, cake walk and food. For more information, call (813) 757-9313.
Continue ReadingPCPD hires new officers
The Plant City Police Department has hired four new officers. Justin C. Carpenter and Eric Cruz are former deputy sheriffs with the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office. Manuel Diaz was a reserve deputy sherif with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. Joel Endel is new to the law enforcement profession.
Continue ReadingFamilies needed for Santa Sled fest
Applications are now available for the annual Santa Sled Festival, scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20., at Sam Cooper Park. Hosted by Plant City Black Heritage and Des’ Aimes Social Club, and sponsored by Kiwanis Club and Evangelic Deliverance Ministries, the organizations will be giving away toys, bicycles, groceries, turkeys and […]
Continue ReadingWomen’s group to meet in P.C.
The Florida Commission on the Status of Women will host a meeting in Plant City from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, at the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce, 106 N. Evers St. The commission will discuss women’s issues in its report,”Your Voice Matters: Conversations With Florida Women and Families.” The final report […]
Continue ReadingSpringhead hosts breakfast
Three generations celebrated during a grandparents’ breakfast at Springhead Elementary School. Rylan Prescott, Pat Hutto and Sherri Prescott enjoyed a delicious meal before their day started.
Continue ReadingChurch cracks open Pecan Sale
The Presbyterian Women of the First Presbyterian Church are holding the second annual Pecan Sale. The sale will benefit its missions, which include the United Food Bank of Plant City, ROW, Beth-El Mission and Puppets with a Purpose. Fresh shelled pecan halves and pecan pieces will be sold in five-pound sealed bags for $46. To […]
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