Juneteenth Celebration
Head out and celebrate the rich heritage of Plant City’s African American community on Saturday, June 19 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Snowden Park, 1702 Waller St.
Beginning at 10 a.m., take part in a Harambee Worship at Faith Temple P.B. Church, 818 W. Washington St., featuring guest speaker Rv. Henry “Miller” McIntyre and musical guest Chavonda Barnes.
Then from 12 to 3 p.m. teams can register to participate in a 5-on-5 basketball tournament with a chance to win a $300 cash prize, followed by an adult kickball game from 5 to 6 p.m. Vendors are welcome.
All basketball teams and vendors must register for the event, with a registration cost of $50 per team and $25 per vendor.
All are welcome to come out and celebrate liberation with entertainment provided by DJ Baby J.
For more information or to register, please contact Maurice Wilson at 863-804-9788.
Parks and Recreation summer program underway
Our summer program is fully under way with the first week of activities already completed. We have over 150 youths registered at two locations – Planteen Recreation Center (301 Dort Street) and Sadye Gibbs Martin Community Center (302 South Maryland Avenue). Structured, supervised activities are scheduled at both sites for ages 6-15 weekdays from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. The program will be closed on the observed July 4 holiday (Monday July 5).
For more information on the program, visit www.plantcitygov.com/parksandrec.
Last Friday in Downtown
Mark your calendar for the Dog Days of Summer on Friday, June 25 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. in downtown Plant City! Come out to enjoy food trucks, vendors, kid-friendly fun, downtown’s small businesses, and more.
Don’t forget to bring your pup to this dog-friendly event. Pelican’s SnoBalls Plant City will offer $1 pup cups and treats for humans too! This month’s food trucks include: Asian Variety, Monsta Lobsta, Witch Press Food Truck, Flip’n Tasty Filipino Food Truck, Wheelin N Grillin, Slider Guys Food Truck, Bowls for Tú and CJ Traveling Pizzeria.
If you will be bringing your pup, please be mindful of the temperature of the ground to protect their paws. This event is hosted by Plant City Main Street and Tampa Bay Food Trucks.
Wish Farms presents check to United Food Bank of Plant City
Wednesday morning Gary Wishnatski, owner of Wish Farms, and his team presented the United Food Bank of Plant City with a check. The check is a result of funds raised from the recent Pixie Rock party held on site at the new Wish Farms business location.