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TAMPA BAY RODEO
Florida’s hottest show on dirt returns! The Tampa Bay Rodeo & Family Festival, presented by Bartow Ford, charges into the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds on July 19 – 20, 2024. Fresh off a sold-out event in April, this summer’s rodeo promises to be a can’t-be-missed event with new competitors, new livestock, and thrilling action throughout. The area’s best cowboys and cowgirls are saddling up for two days of rodeo competition including bull riding, bronco busting, barrel racing, calf roping, team roping, and more!
SUPERIOR RAID THE STAGE STUDENTS
Plant City High School (PCHS) had three students who earned Superiors at the 2024 Florida Senior Thespian State Festival which took place over spring break. That score qualified them to compete at the 2024 International Thespian Festival at the end of June. The festival took place in Indiana and is quite expensive, so they submitted their projects and performances virtually.
PCHS recently got scores back and all three that qualified and submitted for the International Festival received Superiors! Which means they got the best possible scores, as there is no higher honor.
The students who earned Superior:
Helena Adkins (2026)
Technical Scenic Design, Little Shop of Horrors
Madison Parolini (2025)
Solo Musical, Killer Instinct- Bring It On
Madison Parolini (2025), Elliott Green (2024)
Duet Musical, Friendship – Anything Goes
We would like to congratulate these students. Their hard work does not go unnoticed, and we wish them best in all of their future endeavors.
CLASS OF 1954 REUNION
Turkey Creek High School class of 1954 will be holding their 70th Class Reunion on July 23, 2024.
The reunion will be held at ABC Pizza on 114 N Alexander St., Plant City, FL 33563. For more information, call Geraldine Madsen at 941-216-4025.
CITY POINT CHURCH COMMUNITY MOVIE EVENT
On Saturday, July 27th, at 10 a.m., City Pointe Church will be hosting a free community movie event at Premier Cinema 8 in Plant City. The church has rented out one of the theaters exclusively for this occasion, providing an opportunity for families to come together.
The featured film for this event is “Despicable Me 4.” Admission to the movie is completely free for all attendees, reflecting the church’s belief in blessing the community City Pointe Church has been called to minister to. The only potential expenditure for families would be for concessions, should they choose to eat and drink during the screening.
Upon arrival at the theater, attendees will receive City Pointe Church tickets for themselves and their families, ensuring easy access to the movie. To assist the church in planning for this event and ensure a seamless experience for all, please RSVP by using the link provided on the church’s website. https://www.citypointechurch.com/events
City Pointe Church views events like this as an opportunity to embody its core values of service and community. By providing moments of joy and connection, it hopes to strengthen the bonds that unite residents of Plant City.