If your club would like to post announcements, email them to Associate Editor Amber Jurgensen, ajurgensen@plantcityobserver.com.
+ Plant City Daybreak Rotary
The Plant City Daybreak Rotary Club announced Jim Chancey as its president-elect and Sharon Philbin as its secretary.
The club also has invited acclaimed pianist Francesco Attesti to perform Jan. 14, 2014, at the Plant City Photo Archives and History Center. Philbin, a pianist herself, spearheaded the arrangements.
+ Plant City Noon Rotary
Plant City High School head football coach Wayne Ward and PCHS football player Montel McBride attended the Noon Rotary Club’s Aug. 12 program.
“A big congrats to Montel for signing on with the University of Alabama football program,” the club published on its Facebook page.
+ P.C. Republican Women’s Club
Hillsborough County Commissioner Al Higginbotham will speak at the Plant City Republican Women’s Club meeting at 7 p.m. Aug. 22, at the home of President Judy Wise.
Social hour starts at 6 p.m., with a light dinner and wine.
First elected in a special election in 2006, Higginbotham represents District 4 in the eastern part of the county. He served previously as the board’s chairman and chaplain. He is a Plant City native.
+ Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce
The Boys and Girls Club of America will be holding a benefit barbecue lunch from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 26, at the Train Depot, 102 N. Palmer St.
Tickets are $10 each.
For tickets, visit the Boys and Girls Club, 901 Waller St., or Myers Cleaners, 104 W. Grant St. or 1701 S. Alexander St.
The chamber’s Blueberry Stomp the Mud Run will take place Sept. 28, at Keel and Curley Winery, 5210 W. Thonotosassa Road, Plant City. The run will benefit the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce’s scholarship fund. The 3-mile course includes 20 unique obstacles. Register at blueberrystomp.com.
Ditch Witch of Central and South Florida joined the chamber this week.
+ Plant City Kiwanis Club
The Plant City Kiwanis donated more than 700 backpacks full of school supplies Aug. 19, as part of its sixth annual Stuff the Bus campaign.
The total marks the largest donation in campaign history. Plant City businesses Sweetbay, Stingray Chevrolet and Southside Farm and Pet Supply served as donation centers.
+ Plant City Social Dance Club
Get ready to step and twirl!
The Plant City Social Dance Club has announced its August dance schedule.
The club welcomes singles, married couples or dating couples.
All dances are at the Stardust Dance Center, 1405 S. Collins St. Friday night dances are from 8 to 11 p.m.; admission is $5 for members and $7 for non-members. Sunday dances are from 3 to 6 p.m; admission is $5 for everyone.
For more information about the club, email Ken Miller at pcsocialdanceclub@yahoo.com or call (863) 409-7714.