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Greetings Lakeland! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Need state help? See when Rep. Canady’s team comes to the library.
• Which Lakeland runners made Polk County’s elite cross country list?

Also on today's calendar: Candlelight: Tribute to Queen and The Beatles.

Today's riddle: What did the balloon say to the doctor? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Warm with sunshine, with a high of 81 and low of 58 degrees.
• Monday: Partly sunny and windy, temps: high: 80, low: 63.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Florida Rep. Jennifer Canady announces monthly mobile hours in Lakeland (heraldtribune.com) — State Rep. Jennifer Canady is bringing her office directly to Lakeland residents with new monthly mobile hours at the Lakeland Public Library on Lake Morton Drive. Starting in January, you can drop in every third Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon for help with state agencies, benefits, and legislative concerns—no appointment needed.
   

• Meet The Ledger's 2025 All-County Boys Cross Country Team (theledger.com) — Polk County’s top boys cross country runners are being honored, with Lakeland Christian highlighted for a historic regional team title more than 40 years in the making. The All-County list showcases standout times and key contributors from Lakeland Christian, Geneva Classical, George Jenkins, Lake Wales, and other area schools.
   

📸 Around Lakeland

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lakeland

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Sunday December 21

• Candlelight: Tribute to Queen and The Beatles
  Magnolia Building , 702 E Orange St , Lakeland
  8:45 pm

📣 Lakeland Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday December 21

• Paradise Market at Camp Margaritaville Auburndale
  Camp Margaritaville Auburndale , 361 Denton Ave , Auburndale
  9:00 am
• Play for a Day Pass
  Little Lake , 111 Florida Ave S , Lakeland
  11:00 am
• Paradise Market
  361 Denton Ave , Auburndale
  2:00 pm
• Hello Winter
  Painting with a Twist , 6264 Cypress Gardens Blvd , Winter Haven
  3:30 pm
• Hang In There, Christmas Lights!
  Painting with a Twist , 3670 Harden Blvd , Lakeland
  4:00 pm
• Meet the Magic: Dancing Lights Nights at Lakeside Village
  Lakeside Village , 1479 Town Center Dr , Lakeland
  6:00 pm
• Candlelight: Tribute to Queen and The Beatles
  Magnolia Building , 702 E Orange St , Lakeland
  8:45 pm

Monday December 22

• Blast Off to the Holidays Camp
  Bartow, FL Calendar , 520 S Herbert Dixon Blvd. , Bartow
  7:30 am
• Country Connections Line Dancers
  Bartow, FL Calendar , 2250 S. Floral Ave. , Bartow
  9:00 am
• Honeybee Storytime at the Library [Ages 0-4]
  Lake Alfred, FL Calendar , 245 N Seminole Avenue , Lake Alfred
  10:30 am
• Seniors on the Move
  Bartow, FL Calendar Bartow, FL 33830
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Update: Milo was well taken care of during my search for him.
  He is back home. Thank you everyone who played a part in getting him back home. Missing since 8a.m. off Stokes and 540A.. His name is Milo. The… (Nextdoor 540/Crews Lake)
• Found dog in the South Lakeland, 540a area.
  Very friendly with cats and kids. She’s a white husky. She looks cared for but does have fleas. We will hold her for now and get her checked for a… (Nextdoor Christina/Elm Square)

• Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T1859) in Lakeland. Apply here.
• HD Supply posted a job opening for Inventory Control Associate in Lakeland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lakeland here.

🗞 Nearby News

Auburndale

• Haines City reinstates police body-camera program after finding new vendor (newschief.com)

Polk City

Ok Lakeland! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I feel lightheaded!
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