+ Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce
The Christmas tree contest will begin Monday, Nov. 25, for all participating merchants.
Visitors can pick up an official voting ballot at the chamber office and participating businesses. The ballot also will be available in the Plant City Times & Observer’s 2013 Holiday Guide, which will be inserted in the Nov. 28 edition.
Voters must visit all businesses and vote to be entered in a $200 Visa Card drawing. Winners will be announced Dec. 19.
+ P.C. Christian Women’s Connection
The Plant City Christian Women’s Connection will host its annual Christmas Party from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, at Walden Lake Country Club, 2001 Clubhouse Drive, Plant City.
Speaker will be Kay Grudem, who will deliver a speech, titled, “Proven Techniques for Surviving the Roller Coasters of Life.” Music will be provided by guitarist Jim Wilcox.
Cost is $14.
For reservations or more information, call (813) 752-3786.
+ P.C. Masonic Lodge 206
The Plant City Masonic Lodge 206 gave out 75 Thanksgiving turkeys Nov. 16, to the local community.
This was the organization’s first turkey fundraiser.
+ East Hillsborough Art Guild
The East Hillsborough Art Guild will present its annual Art Show from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, at Walden Lake Country Club, 2001 Clubhouse Drive.
This show will be in conjunction with a buffet dinner being put on by Walden Lake Country Club. Wine, cheese and crackers will be served. There will be donated art and gift baskets given away as door prizes.
This show is free to the public. Past shows have been a fun, festive and social occasion.
+ Warriors at Heart
Warriors at Heart are still looking to raise money for wreaths to put on military grave sites at Bushnell for Wreaths Across America. The organization is looking for more volunteers too.
All money has to be turned in by Dec. 2. Their goal is 200 wreaths; so far, only two have been sold. The wreaths are sent directly to the cemetery, and donors do not have to be present.
For more, visit the website or email Sharon Flowers at sharonflowers2002@yahoo.com.
+ American Business
Women’s Association
The American Business Women’s Association will be hosting a Bunco night from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, at 2502 Clubhouse Drive.
RSVP to (813) 764-9516.