If your club would like to post announcements, email them to Associate Editor Amber Jurgensen, ajurgensen@plantcityobserver.com.
+ Plant City Lions Club
Florida Strawberry Festival First Maid Ericka Lott shared her experiences as part of the 2013 Queens Court during the Plant City Lions Club’s Jan. 21 meeting.
Lott said some of her favorite memories were riding all the festival rides, donning a bandanna for a photo with Bret Michaels and representing Plant City and the festival at a myriad of events throughout the year.
Lott, a senior at Plant City High School, will attend the University of Central Florida in the fall.
+ Daisy Project
Elementary student Chloe Shinneman and her mother, Tricia, will be dropping off another donation Jan. 24, to St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, in Tampa.
Through her fundraiser, the Daisy Project, Chloe has raised more than 500 items, such as toys, crafts, electronics and fun pillowcases.
Chloe started the Daisy Project last year after seeing her friend battle cancer. She wanted to take up donations for other kids battling cancer at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital. Plant City’s First Baptist Church helped her collect donations for Christmas.
+ Blueberry Festival Pageant
The first Blueberry Festival Pageant sign up will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at Keel and Curley Winery, 5202 Thonotosassa Road.
Only 20 spots will be available in each age division, and there is a new Little King section for boys 2 to 6. The pageant will take place March 29, at Keel and Curley. For more, email Julie Hasting, juliehasting@gmail.com.
+ P.C. Republican Women’s Club
Florida state Rep. Debbie Mayfield will be the guest speaker at the Plant City Republican Women’s Club’s next meeting, which will take place at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, at the Plant City Elks Lodge, 1501 N. Alexander St.
She will discuss her House Bill 25, which prevents the state from implementing Common Core, a group of national standards.
+ Plant City High Gentlemen’s Quest
Plant City High School Gentlemen’s Quest participated in the MLK Parade on Jan. 18.
Dr. Henry O’Brien, sponsor of GQ, said the boys are showing good signs in academics and behavior, as a result of their involvement in GQ. The club also will complete several community service activities throughout the year.