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Published: July 14, 2008

Monday, July 14 Service Groups

AERIE 4240 Sebring Eagles - Darts and pizza at 7:30 p.m. Call 655-4007.
American Legion Post 69 - Happy hour from 3-5 p.m. Legion meeting at 6 p.m. A light lunch is being served Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Menu will vary. Location is at 1301 W. Bell St. Call 453-4553.
American Legion Post 74 - Post open from noon until 8 p.m. Happy hour from 4-6 p.m. SAL meets 6 p.m. and E-Board meets at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of the month. Location of Post is 528 N. Pine St., Sebring. Members and guest only. Call 471-1448.

Amvets Post 21 - Sebring Dart league at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 385-0234.
Avon Park Veteran Honor Guard - Meets every third Monday of each month from 6 9 p.m. at Post 69 on Bell Street. Call John Nettles at 382-0315.
Avon Park Moose Lodge 2494 - Meeting on the first and third Monday of each month. Location is 1318 W. Bell Street, Avon Park. For more information, call 452-0579.
Elks Lodge 1529 Sebring - Member Bingo at 2 p.m. Charity Bingo at 6 p.m. Public are invited to this event. Board at 7 p.m. Call 471-3557.

The Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary - Meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Monday of the month, in the "Squadron Room" in the Sebring Airport Terminal building. Civilian volunteers, both adults and youth, from 12 -18 are welcome. For details, call 385-1234 or e-mail 2caps@bobblefish.com

Lake Placid American Legion Post 25 - Shuffleboard at 1 p.m.

Lake Placid Elks Lodge 2661 - Euchre at 1 p.m. Lounge opens at 2 p.m. Ladies crafts at 2 p.m. Live music from 4-7 p.m. Dart sign-up at 6:30 p.m. Burgers and grilled chicken breast sandwich from 5-7 p.m.

Lake Placid Moose - Lodge open from 11 a.m. 9 p.m. Poker at 2 p.m. Pool tournament at 7 p.m. Moose Legion meeting at 6:30 p.m. Moose general meeting at 7:30 p.m. Members and qualified guests. Call 465-0131.

Lake Placid VFW Post 3880 - Canteen open daily at 1:10 p.m. Happy hour Monday to Friday from 3-6 p.m. Euchre at 6:30 p.m. Members and qualified guest only. Call 699-5444.

Loyal Order of Moose Sebring 2259 - Hotdogs, sausages and pulled pork sandwiches served in the bar from 1 p.m. until closing. Happy Hour from 3-6 p.m. Texas Hold'Em from 7-10 p.m. For more information, call 655-3920.

Masonic Poinciana Lodge - 227 F and AM meets the first and third Monday of the month at 939 W. Main St., Avon Park. Third Monday is covered dish day. Call Larry Votaw at 452-0583.

Rotary Club Highlands County - Meets at Charlie's Steak and Seafood downtown Sebring, every Monday at 6:15 p.m.

Groups And Associations
Avon Park Historical Society - Board meeting, at noon, third Monday of the month at the Depot Museum. Society members welcome. For more information, call 385-8618.

Boy Scout Group 156 - Meets every Monday.

Boy Scout Troop 808 and Cub Scout Pack - Meets every Monday, at 6:30 p.m. at Sebring Parkway Church of Christ. For more information, call 655-2537.

Caladium Arts and Crafts Co-op - China painting with Chris Filip on Mondays, from 1-4 p.m. $9 for members and $10 for non-members. Location is at 132 E. Interlake Blvd., Lake Placid. Call 699-5940.

Fairmount Mobile Estates - - The Lunch Bunch will meet on Monday, July 14 at noon, at Homer's Smorgasbord. The hosts will be Helen Knowling and Willie Thetford. For information, call 385-6664.

Grand Prix Cloggers - Clogging classes are every Monday at 9 a.m. Location is at Reflections on Silver Lake in Avon Park. This class is for intermediate cloggers. No partner needed. For more information, call 386-0434.

Harmony Hoedowners Square Dance Club - Is on the second and fourth Mondays of the month. Location is at the Sebring Country Estates Civic Association clubhouse at 3240 Grand Prix Drive in Sebring (down the street from Wal-Mart.) Classes are being started now in the Sebring and Lake Placid areas. Call 382-6792 or visit www.samdunn.net.

Heartland Riders Association - General membership meetings for the association will be held on the second Monday of the month at 6 p.m., at the Sebring Chamber's Welcome Center.

Highlands County Amateur Radio Club - Regular meeting 7 p.m., third Monday every month, Room 3, Agri-Civic Center building. Call Ed Porter at 402-0608. Rehearsals are every Monday from 7-9 p.m. Location is Sebring High School band room. Experienced musicians welcome. Call 314-8877.

Highlands County Democratic Party - Meeting at the Democratic Party headquarters the fourth Monday of the month. Call Bill Sayles at 863-699-6773.

Highlands County Home Owners Association - Meets 9-11 a.m., the second Monday of each month at Sebring Country Estates Clubhouse. For information, call 465-1983.

Highlands County Sewing Group - Meets from 1-3 p.m., every Monday, except holidays, at Highlands County Agri-Civic Center, George Boulevard and U.S. 27.

Highlands Home Neighborhood Watch - Meets the first Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Military Sea Services Museum, 1402 Roseland Ave.

Highlands Stamp Club - Meets on the first Monday of every month at 1 p.m., at St. John United Methodist Church, 3214 Grand Prix Drive in Sebring. Guests welcome. Talk and swap meeting will follow the regular meeting. Call Al Marks at 699-6682.

Highlands Wood Carvers - Membership meeting 6:30 p.m., on the second Monday of each month at the Highlands Art League (Yellow House). Call Chuck Thomas at 382-1697.

Lake Placid Art League - On Mondays from 9:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. there will be a new Beginners Drawing class with Anne Watson, starting June 16. Cost is $119 for seven weeks. From 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Parchment E mbossing will be taught by Maria Lorant, from 2-5:30 p.m. For class information call Dan Daszek at 465-7730. For general League information call Pat at 699-2058. All classes meet at the Lake Placid Art League, 127 Dal Hall Blvd., Lake Placid.

Lake Placid Meals On Wheels - Deliveries will be made from 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Monday through Friday, including holidays. Cost is $3.75, assistance available to those who qualify. For more information, call 465-4287.

Latin American Motorcycle Association - Meetings are on the first Monday of every month at 7:30 p.m. For more information, contact Leo at 863-214-5243.

Leisure Lakes - Euchre at 7 p.m., every Monday in Lake June West Clubhouse.

Life Learners Home-School Group - Life Learners will meet on the second Monday of every month at 10 a.m., at the Highlands Hammock State Park playground. The meetings are informal. Feel free to bring a lunch if you like. For more information, call Jen at 273-2342.

Manor Hills Property Owners T - here is a meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, July 14, in the Community Center. For information call 471-2332.

Meals On Wheels Sebring - Meals on Wheels in Sebring delivers hot meals from Monday through Friday, including holidays, between the hours of 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Cost is $3.75 per meal. For more information, call 402-1818. If you would like to become a volunteer for approximately two hours, one day a week delivering meals, call and talk to Alice.

The National Association For The Advancement Of Colored People - The Highlands County branch of the NAACP holds its regular general membership and executive committee meeting at 7 p.m., the third Monday of each month at Reed's Oasis Conference Hall, 1125 Paulk St., Avon Park. For details, call Brenda Gray at 453-1933; Al Hinson at 453-5732; Sabrina Cannie at 453-3320.

National Association of Retired and Veteran Railway Employees - There is a meeting at 11 a.m. every third Monday of the month through May, at the Homer's Smorgasbord. For more information, call Jerry at 441-4418.

The Orchid Society of Highlands County - The Society meets at 7 p.m. on the fourth Monday of each month at the Agri-Civic Center, 4509 George Blvd., Sebring. Guests are always welcome and you don't have to be knowledgeable of orchids to attend. For more information, call Ed Fabik at 863-465-2830.

Placid Lakes Bridge Club - Meets at noon 4:30 p.m., second and fourth Monday of each month. Placid Lakes Town Hall, 2010 Placid Lakes Blvd. For information, call 465-4888.

Sebring Garden Club - Meets the fourth Monday of each month at noon with lunch being served at noon and the program starting at 1 p.m. Business meeting will follow. Location at Sebring Civic Center. Members are encouraged to bring a guest. For more information, call 402-1552 or 471-0657.

Sebring Hills Association - All Sebring Hills residents invited to attend. T'ai-Chi class from 10:30-11:30 a.m. The clubhouse is available for rent for special occasions. For more information, contact Gil Bennett at 385-6889, go to: sebringhillsinc@aol.com or visit the Web site at www.sebringhillsnorth.com.

Sebring Optimists - Meet at 6:15 p.m., the first and third Monday of the month at the Sebring Public Library. For more information, call Earle Luke at 381-3514 or Gabriel Read at 453-2859.

Sebring Recreation Club - Shuffleboard at 6:30 p.m. Located at 333 Pomegranate Ave. Office hours are 9 a.m.-noon. For more information, call 385-2966.

Sebring Woman's Club - Meets at noon the second Monday of the month for lunch at 4260 Lakeview Drive. For details, call 385-4436 or 471-2425.

Sun 'N Lake Community Center - Sebring On Mondays, 7:30 a.m. is body toning, 9 a.m., aerobics, 10 a.m. crafts and conversation, 1 p.m. Bridge, Location is 3500 Edgewater Drive, Sebring.

Sun 'N Lakes Recreation District, Lake Placid - Exercise at 9 a.m. Beginning computer at 1 p.m.

Toby Clown Alley Board - meeting is the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m., at the Clown Foundation Building, 109 W. Interlake Blvd., in Lake Placid.

Wild Artist Jewelry - Wild Artist Jewelry is teaching how to make necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings and all kinds of beaded jewelry. Classes are Monday through Friday at 2 p.m. Cost varies from $15 for kids to $30 for adults. Location is 125 N. Ridgewood Drive, Downtown Sebring. For more information, call 385-7433.

The Woman's Club of Sebring - The Hobby Group will meet at 10 a.m. on the fourth Monday of the month, to work on making craft items for the club and community. Visitors are welcome. For more information, call 385-2605.

Tuesday, July 15 Service Groups

AERIE 4240 Sebring Eagles Bar - Bingo at 12:30 p.m. and food. Call 655-4007.

American Legion Placid Post 25 - Shuffleboard and Euchre at 1 p.m. There is no Bingo until October.
American Legion Post 74 - Post open from noon until 8 p.m. Hot dogs served daily. Lunch, hamburgers and fixings from noon until 2 p.m. Cost $2.25. Happy hour from 4-6 p.m. Daily drawing at 7 p.m. Call 471-1448.

Amvets Post 21 - Fun darts at 5 p.m. Members and guest. Call 385-0234.
Avon Park American Legion Post 69 - Bar Bingo at 1:30 p.m. There is a $1 lunch at intermission. There is increased seating capacity. A lunch is served from Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Menu will vary. Call 453-4553.
Avon Park VFW Post 9853 - The VFW post 9853 Biloxi Getaway is from Aug. 19-22, at the Beau Rivage. Cost is $210 per person, double occupancy. $45 back in free play and goodies on bus. Also, free play from two other casinos. Reservations need to be made now and full payment by Aug. 1. For more information, call Rita Dawson at 452-5647.

Beta Sigma Phi, XI Nu Sigma Chapter - Members meet the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at members' homes. Former members of Beta Sigma Phi are welcomed to join in on the activities of the chapter. Beta Sigma Phi is an international organization benefiting service projects locally and through the states. Contact Miriam Rice, 453-7432.
Elks Lodge 1529 - Sebring Canasta at 9:30 a.m. Tai Chi class at 4 p.m. Darts for fun at 6 p.m. Girls night out from 5-8 p.m. Call 471-3557.

Highlands County Veterans Council - Meets at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month for refreshments at the Sebring Elks Lodge, Lakeside Dining Room, Kenilworth Boulevard. Call 382-0419. For more information call Sissel Hopper at 471-2425

Lake Placid Elks Lounge - open at 2 p.m. Happy Hour from 2-5 p.m. Card games at 2:30 p.m. BPOE Indoctrination at 7 p.m.

Lake Placid Lions Club - The Lions meet at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at St. Francis of Assisi, 43 Lake June Road, Lake Placid. Call Jeanne at 699-0743 or 441-1207.

Lake Placid Masonic Lodge - Stated Communication at 7:30 p.m., the first and third Tuesday of each month. Call 699-6743.

Lake Placid Moose Euchre - at 7 p.m. Members and qualified guest only.

Lake Placid VFW Post 3880 - Darts at 6:30 p.m. Ladies auxiliary board meeting at 10 a.m. the first Tuesday of month. Ladies auxiliary meeting at 10 a.m. the second Tuesday of the month. House Committee Meeting at 5:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of month. Members and qualified guest only.

Loyal Order of Moose Sebring 2259 - Hotdogs, sausages and pulled pork sandwiches served in the bar from 1 p.m. until closing. Happy hour 3-6 p.m. Soft tacos and burritos from 5-7 p.m. Pool at 7 p.m. Call 655-3920.

Marine Corps League - meet at 7 p.m., the last Tuesday of every month, the Cracker Trail Detachment Marine Corps League meets at VFW Post 4300, 2011 S. E. Lakeview Drive. Call 465-7328 or 382-1683.

Rotary Club of Sebring - Meets noon every Tuesday, Sebring Civic Center downtown.

Sebring Lions Club - Meets noon 1 p.m. every Tuesday at the Lions Den, 3400 Sebring Parkway. Call Norm Smith at 385-7366.

U. S. Military Vets Motorcycle Club - Open meetings at 11 a.m., the first Sunday of the month at the American Legion Post 69, 1301 W. Bell St. All military and ex-military bikers welcome. Call 385-6216.

The Veterans Council of Highlands County - Meetings are at 7 p.m., the third Tuesday each month at the Elks Lodge, Lakeside Dining Room, Kenilworth Boulevard.

Groups And Associations

Alpine Village Lake Placid - Coffee hour is at 8:30 a.m. There is also quilting on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. Location is at U.S. 27 South to 70 East, then it is 1/4 mile on the left.

The Busy Bees - Meet from 9-11 a.m., every Tuesday at Fairway Pines on Sun 'n Lake Boulevard. Call 382-8431.

Depot Museum Lake Placid - Open every weekday from 1-3:30 p.m. Call the museum between these hours at 465-1771.

Florida Native Plant Society - FNPS meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m., at the Agri-Civic Center, 4509 George Blvd., Sebring. Contact Karina Veaudry 321-332-6242.

Grace Academy - Fundraiser 4-10 p.m. every Tuesday at Pizza Hut, Sebring.

Heartland Dog Club Inc. of Florida - AKC licensed Meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m., at Woody's Bar-B-Q. Call 453-0867, 385-7474, or 385-7803.

Heartland DoLittle Miniature Guild - Meets at 7 p.m., the third Tuesday of each month at the St. John Methodist Church Social Hall, 3214 Grand Prix Drive, Sebring. Call Ardith at 385-3699 or Darlene at 471-6271.

Heartland's Harmonizers Barbershop Chorus - Meets 7-9:30 p.m., every Tuesday, at Sebring High School in the Music Room. Call Don at 471-2494 or Jim at 386-5098.

Heartland Symphony Orchestra - Rehearses every Tuesday, from 5-7 p.m., at the Avon Park campus of South Florida Community College. New members welcome. Call conductor Bryan Johnson at 638-7231.

Highlands Art League - Open painting for members only. Call 385-5312.

Highlands Chapter of the Audubon Society - Meetings are on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Masonic Lodge, downtown Lake Placid, on the corner of Main and Park. Bring a covered dish to share, utensils and plates. Time is 6:30 p.m., or come at 7:30 p.m. for presentations by guest speaker. The public is invited.

Highlands County Quilt Guild - Meets the first and third Tuesday of each month. Business meeting is at 1 p.m., at the Women's Club of Sebring, 220 S.W. Lakeview Drive. Call 471-3117.

Highlands Gem and Mineral Club - Meetings at 7 p.m., the second Tuesday of the month, for gem/mineral education, identification. Bring specimens. Dues are $8 year; $14 per couple, $4 for junior members. Church of Christ is located at 3800 Sebring Parkway. Call 382-3783, 471-6678 or 453-7054.

Highlands Little Theatre - The Glad Hatters, readers theater group meeting, at 2:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the HLT Drs. Thakkar Pavilion, 356 W. Center Ave., Sebring. Call 385-2175.

In His Steps Dance - Classes are at Reflections in Avon Park on Tuesdays from 4-5 p.m. Cost is $5 per couple per class.

Italian-American Social Club of Highlands County - Officers meeting 6:30 p.m. General meeting 7 p.m. Meets first Tuesday of each month at Visions ADT. Games night is on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. Italian buffet and games night is on the third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Call Jeanne at 863-382-1945.

Lake Placid Kiwanis - Meetings are every Tuesday at 6:45 a.m. at Heron's Garden. Call 441-2081.

Lake Placid Meals on Wheels - Deliveries will be made from 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Monday through Friday, including holidays. Cost is $3.75, assistance available to those who qualify. For more information, call 465-4287.

LULAC (League United Latin American Citizen) - Meeting the first Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. Location at Avon TV, 101, E. Main St., downtown Avon Park. Call Dora Smith at 453-5657 or Patricia Austin at 873-6969.

Meals On Wheels Sebring - Delivers hot meals from Monday through Friday, including holidays, between the hours of 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Cost is $3.75 per meal. For more information, call 402-1818. If you would like to become a volunteer for approximately two hours, one day a week delivering meals, call and talk to Alice.

National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) - Meets at 11 a.m., the third Tuesday of each month at Homer's Buffet for lunch, with a business meeting and program to follow. Call 402-0696.

Placid Lakes Bridge Club - Meets from 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., every Tuesday. Blood pressure screening 10 a.m.-2 p.m., first and third Tuesday of each month at the Placid Lakes Town Hall, 2010 Placid Lakes Blvd. Call 465-4888.

Sebring Hills Association - Social hour every Tuesday at 7 p.m. Dues are $1 per year. For more information, contact Gil Bennett at 385-6889, email at: sebringhillsinc@aol.com or visit the Web site at www.sebringhillsnorth.com

Sebring Recreation Club - Bridge is on Tuesdays at 12:15 p.m. Table tennis is at 4 p.m. Call 385-2966.

Toby's Clown Alley - Regular meeting the second Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m., at the American Legion, U.S. 27 South in Lake

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