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Annual Special Events Listing

Each year the American Red Cross Polk County Chapter hosts or takes part in several events to raise awareness, gather funds and make friends and new volunteers. Come join us, support us, and learn more about your American Red Cross.

 

Red Cross "Dinner with the Chef" — Friday, Oct. 10, 2008
6-9 p.m. — Cypress Gardens Jubilee Court
Fine Dining with dishes created, explained and demonstrated by Award-Winning Chef Randal White. (Cocktail Dress/ Caot & Tie)
See dinner prepared before your eyes by award-winning Executive Chef Randal White in the Jubilee Court at Cypress Gardens in Winter Haven. Chef Randal will create your dinner, even showing guests how to “wow” their friends at their next dinner party. You will also have a chance to bid on a dinner for four prepared at your home by Chef Randal.
Call (863) 294-5941 for details. (Click here for the 2008 flyer; Click here to learn more about the 2008 event)

Highlands Fall Garage Sale — Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008
7 a.m. - 1 p.m. — Highlands County Service Center
Highlands County Service Center flea market fundraiser, 106 Medical Center Ave., Sebring
Shop for bargains to benefit the American Red Cross in Highlands County: 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. — NO EARLY ARRIVALS PLEASE
Donations to garage sales may be dropped off at the Red Cross office, Floors Direct in Downtown Sebring,
and at Frames and Images on U.S. 27, or call the Red Cross office to arrange a pick-up.
Call (863) 386-4440 for details. (See previous Garage Sale links below.) Click here for the Fall 2008 flyer.

Ride for the Red — Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008
Combined Polk and Highlands County motorcycle poker run held on the Saturday  before Thanksgiving
Rev up your engines and let's ride for a motorcycle tour of Polk and Highlands counties to benefit your local American Red Cross.
Need gear? Get it here! Click here to find your own Ride for the Red T-shirt, Lapel Pin, or Kick Stand Coaster!
Call (863) 294-5941 or e-mail linda@polkredcross.org for details. (Click here for 2007 event page.)

Highlands Spring Garage Sale — Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009
7 a.m. - 1 p.m. — Highlands County Service Center
Highlands County Service Center flea market fundraiser, 106 Medical Center Ave., Sebring
Shop for bargains to benefit the American Red Cross in Highlands County: 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. — NO EARLY ARRIVALS PLEASE
Donations to garage sales may be dropped off at the Red Cross office, Floors Direct in Downtown Sebring,
and at Frames and Images on U.S. 27, or call the Red Cross office to arrange a pick-up.
Call (863) 386-4440 for details. (See previous Garage Sale links below.)

Red Cross Bash — Saturday, March 7, 2009
Polk County Chapter dinner, dance and auction, with a theme to be determined.
Enjoy coming in theme clothing on the first Saturday night in March for a dinner, dance and both live and silent auctions.
Call (863) 294-5941 for details. (Click here for 2008 flyer.)

WIN 5K Run — Saturday, March 28, 2009
7 a.m. — Highlands Hammock State Park
Highlands County Service Center fitness and fundraising event
Come out to train for upcoming races or just to enjoy exercising with family in the shaded lanes of Highlands Hammock State Park, just west of Sebring, Fla. Here's a chance to learn simple ways to get and keep in shape while helping to support your local Red Cross.
Call (863) 386-4440 for details. (See previous years' WIN 5K Run links below.)

Red & White Ball — Saturday, April 11, 2009
6 p.m.-Midnight — Four Points Sheraton Chateau Élan
Highlands County Service Center dinner, dance and auction
Enjoy a formal romantic evening at the Four Points Sheraton Chateau Élan in sunny Sebring, Fla., with a gala dinner, a silent auction, and dancing to music from GrooVus, Highlands County's own local Jazz Band.
Call (863) 386-4440 for details. (See previous years' Red & White Ball links below.)

(Polk) Annual Meeting & Volunteer Recognition Luncheon — TBA May 2009
The American Red Cross Polk County Chapter annual meeting and volunteer recognition: An opportunity to recognize our outstanding volunteers from the year and to inform volunteer leaders and workers how we've helped the community over the year.

Cypress Gardens Paradise River Float-A-Thon — TBA Spring 2009
Paradise River at Cypress Gardens Splash Island, Winter Haven
This year, while preparing for hurricane season, take some time to relax and float down the river while raising money to help the American Red Cross. The Paradise River Float-A-Thon will raise funds for the Polk County Chapter, which works all year to prepare people for disasters, train them in lifesaving skills, and bring disaster relief when needed. Help the Red Cross while floating along the river.
Call (863) 294-5941 for details, or visit our Float-A-Thon Information page. For follow-up story and photos, click the Float-A-Thon link below.

Polk County Hurricane Expo — Saturday, June 6, 2009
Orange Dome, Chain of Lakes Complex, Winter Haven
Each year, the county-wide event focuses on preparing residents for severe summer storms and hurricanes. Red Cross volunteers will gladly answer other questions on how to prevent home fires (the most common local disaster); how to deal with more common climate-related disasters, such as wildfires, tornadoes, flooding, lightning storms; and getting trained for medical emergencies.
Call (863) 534-5600 for details, or visit www.polk-county.net/hurricaneexpo.

(Highlands) Annual Meeting & Volunteer Recognition Dinner — TBA June 2009
The American Red Cross Polk County Chapter annual meeting and volunteer recognition: An opportunity to recognize our outstanding volunteers from the year and to inform volunteer leaders and workers how we've helped the community over the year.

Red Cross Hurricane Kickoff & Volunteer Recruitment Barbecue — TBA Summer 2009
The American Red Cross Polk County Chapter annual barbecue to welcome in new volunteers and give people a chance to get to know their local Red Cross and sign up as volunteers. Event typically runs on the last weekend in July.

Highlands Fall Garage Sale — Saturday, -TBA-, Fall 2008
7 a.m. - 1 p.m. — Highlands County Service Center
Highlands County Service Center flea market fundraiser, 106 Medical Center Ave., Sebring
Shop for bargains to benefit the American Red Cross in Highlands County: 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. — NO EARLY ARRIVALS PLEASE
Donations to garage sales may be dropped off at the Red Cross office, Floors Direct in Downtown Sebring,
and at Frames and Images on U.S. 27, or call the Red Cross office to arrange a pick-up.
Call (863) 386-4440 for details. (See previous Garage Sale links below.) Click here for the Fall 2008 flyer.

 

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