The United Food Bank of Plant City will be host a Letter Carrier Food Drive on Saturday, May, 10, throughout the city. Donors should leave non-perishable boxed and canned goods in their mailbox, and the letter carrier will collect them during the normal mail route. All donations benefit the United Food Bank of Plant City. […]
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Church to host prayer service for Doug Gibbs
As many of you know, Doug Gibbs, the Gibber, son, brother, companion, uncle and dear friend to many in Plant City, is very ill and in need of prayer. Randy Humphrey, longtime friend of Gibbs and pastor at Hopeweaver Community Church, has offered his church building to facilitate the prayer service, which will take place from […]
Continue ReadingEnter our Mother’s Day contest!
Attention kids: Want to really surprise your mom this Mother’s Day? Enter our new Mother’s Day Essay Contest! All you have to do is write at least 100 words telling us why you love your mom. Send your submissions to Editor Michael Eng, meng@plantcityobserver.com. Deadline is Tuesday, May 6. We will select finalists and a […]
Continue ReadingPlant City seminary plans fundraising gala
Evangelical University and Seminary will host its Seventh Anniversary Banquet and Fundraiser at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 8, at Plant City’s First Baptist Church, 503 N. Palmer St. This year’s keynote speaker will be Dr. Greg Morris, author, executive and founder of Leadership Dynamics, in Lakeland. Guests also will enjoy catering by Fred’s Southern Kitchen […]
Continue Reading Photo archives names photojournalism winners
The Plant City Photo Archives and History Center announced last week the winners of its annual Photojournalism Contest. The contest, now in its fifth year, challenged Plant City High School students to enter the competition and submit a story and related photos pertaining to greater Plant City’s history, people, places or things. This year’s contest […]
Continue ReadingPlant City Automotive to host Open House
Plant City Automotive will host an Open House from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 3, at the center, 2303 James L. Redman Parkway. Guests can enter to win a variety of prizes and can enjoy free food and drinks. Kids can take a turn on the bounce house. Sprint car driver Grant Thormeier and […]
Continue Reading Bluegrass greats strum into Plant City
The Central Florida Bluegrass Association will host a two-day camping and bluegrass event April 25 to 26, at Boone’s Nursery, 1111 E. Sam Allen Road, Plant City. Camping and jamming begins Friday April 25. Music takes place April 26, beginning with JR & Cecil and Friends at 3 p.m.; The Cotton-Eyed Does at 4 p.m.; […]
Continue ReadingSt. Mary’s hosts springtime event
St. Mary’s Community Church will celebrate the season with its Springtime at Tiffany’s event at 5 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at the church, 907 E. Laura St., Plant City. The event will feature Denesha Bradley, the Rev. Timothy Knighten and Hillsborough County Public Schools’ Peggy Adams. Tickets are $10 for adults; children 10 and under […]
Continue ReadingDurant High presents comedy
Durant High School’s thespians will present “Captain Fantastic” at 7 p.m. April 24 to 26, in the high school auditorium, 4748 Cougar Path, Plant City. Tickets are $5. For more, call (813) 757-9075.
Continue ReadingPlant City Entertainment to present spring production
Plant City Entertainment will present “Sin, Sex, and the C.I.A.” from May 2 to 4, at the theater, 101 N. Thomas St.Doors open at 8 p.m. For more information, visit pceshows.com.
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