Plant City resident Marian Reinhardt found this little guy Monday, Sept. 16, on South Frontage Road near Park Boulevard. He’s a Papillon, about 18 months old and weighs about 16 pounds. He had a frayed narrow teal colored rope around his neck. He is not neutered. If he belongs to you, please call Reinhardt, (813) 763-0008.
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African choir to perform Sunday
The African Children’s Choir, featuring children from ages 7 to 11, will perform at 10:15 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, at Plant City Church of God, 2103 Mud Lake Road, Plant City. The choir performs to raise money to assist vulnerable children in Africa. For more information, call the church, (813) 752-4591, or visit africanchildrenschoir.com.
Continue ReadingChurch preps for pumpkin patch
First United Methodist Church will host its annual pumpkin patch daily beginning Thursday, Oct. 10, at the church, 303 N. Evers St. The patch will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The patch is a fundraiser for the church’s Youth Ministry, allowing students to participate in a variety of trips and retreats. Any […]
Continue ReadingGrills sizzle for Boys and Girls Club
A barbecue lunch to benefit the Boys and Girls Club in Plant City will be served from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 26, at the Train Depot, in Historic Downtown Plant City. Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased at the Boys and Girls Club, 901 Waller St., or at Myers Cleaners, 104 […]
Continue ReadingHospital names interim president
Karen Kerr has been named the interim president at South Florida Baptist Hospital. The promotion was announced Sept. 3. Kerr has served as director of patient services at South Florida Baptist Hospital since March 2001. Before that, she worked for four years as director of patient services at St. Joseph Hospital. She takes the post […]
Continue ReadingDowntown to host GardenFest
The Plant City Garden Club and the Plant City Downtown Business and Merchants Association will host GardenFest and More from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Train Depot and McCall Park. The event will feature a variety of plants, garden art, speakers on related gardening topics, art, antiques, crafts, bargains, food […]
Continue ReadingTickets on sale for hospital gala
Tickets are now available for the South Florida Baptist Hospital Foundation’s annual Diamonds & Denim gala. This year’s event will take place from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, at the Florida Strawberry Festival Expo Hall, 2301 W. Oak Ave., Plant City. The gala will feature a catered dinner, dancing and prizes, including a […]
Continue ReadingCalling all Plant City Girl Scouts
Both new and old Girl Scouts are invited to attend Journey Through Girl Scouts, which will take place from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at Davis Park, 612 N. Parsons Ave. The event will feature different stations for new and old girls in Daisies, Brownies and Juniors. Wear green and bring a water […]
Continue ReadingLions Club tees off 2013 tourney
The Plant City Lions Club currently is seeking sponsors for its 2013 Lions Club Golf Tournament. The tournament will begin with registration at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 4, at Walden Lake Golf & Country Club, 2001 Clubhouse Drive, Plant City. Shotgun start will be at 1 p.m. Sponsorships are available in a wide range of […]
Continue ReadingGarden Club kicks off season
The Plant City Garden Club will kick off its fall season with its first meeting at 9:45 a.m. Monday, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 402 W. English St. Committee chairmen will be sharing their projects and activities for the year. The public is welcome. For more information, call (813) 661-3963.
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