Highlands County Events 4/27 - 5/3

April 26 & 27 ~ Sebring Relay for Life at Fireman’s Field: ~ Saturday 26th 12 pm survivor luncheon ~ 1 pm Opening Ceremony. Sunday 27th 7:00 a.m. Sunrise service and closing ceremony ~ for more information call Jennifer Shoffner 863-381-2430 or www.myspace.com/sebringrelayforlife

April 26 & 27 ~ Flea Markets at Highlands County Fairgrounds also known as Firemen’s Field 8 am – 2 pm. For more information call 863-382-2255

April 28 - Sebring Recreation Club 333 Pomegranate Ave. Ice Cream Shuffleboard 6:30 p.m. For more information call Ed Straub at 863-386-0245

April 28 - Horse & Pony Rides - Monday’s 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. $5 donation per child, all proceeds support Heartland Horses & Handicapped's free riding program for children and adults with special needs. Located at 118 E. College Dr. Avon Park. For more information call 863-452-0006 or check out www.heartlandhorses.org

April 29 - Sebring Recreation Club 333 Pomegranate Ave., 12:30 p.m. Bridge ~ 4:00 p.m. Table Tennis. Form more information call Ed Straub at 863-386-0245.

April 30 - The Lake Wales Ridge & The Environmental History of Florida ~ Part 4: Archbold Biological Station, "Reading / Discussion ~ Paradise Lost" 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm For more information call or to register contact Marti 863-465-5471 or ocaam@embarqmail.com

May 1 - National Day of Prayer, join us on the front courthouse lawn at 11 am for a brief observance. Call 863-402-6564 for more information.

May 2 - Heartland Triathlon Press Conference at 9 am. Sebring Civic Center. Call the Chamber for additional information: 385-8448

May 2, 3 & 4 ~ 6th Annual Spring Ride - The Sandy Kuhn Memorial El Claire Ranch Ride to benefit the Heartland Horses & Handicapped. This will be a great weekend hosted by a breath taking working ranch in the heart of Florida. Details TBA. Contact 863-452-0006 for more information.

May 3 ~ Sebring Lions Club ~ Bar-B-Q 11:00 am – 4:00 at 3400 Sebring Parkway.

May 3 - Celebrating 38 Years Walking For Babies 2008, Highlands Hammock State Park, 7:00am - Registration, 8:00am - Walk Begins. Any questions or for more information please contact Erica Lavely at (863) 385-3198 or the Lakeland Office at (863) 687-8909 (Date moved from Apr. 26)

May 3 - "CONCERT UNDER THE STARS" Imperial Symphony Orchestra at Historic Bok Sanctuary. Gates open at 5 pm, concert starts at 7:30 pm. For more information: 863.676.1408

May 3 – Kiwanis Charities Golf Classic ~ Sponsored by Highlands Regional Medical Center. Highland Ridge Golf Club, Avon Park. For more information contact Art 863-381-5905 or Kathryn at 863-385-0230.

May 3 & 4 ~ Flea Markets at Highlands County Fairgrounds also known as Firemen’s Field 8 am – 2 pm. For more information call 863-382-2255