Polk County Calendar of Events

CITRUS STITCHERS Lakeland

American Sewing Guild.

WHEN: 10 a.m. second Monday of the month

LOCATION: Kelly Recreation Complex

PHONE: Robin Morelli, 838-6411, before the meeting as location may change.

ART SESSIONS Winter Haven

Open forum for all skill levels and mediums. Each week a live model and a still life are present to draw or paint.

WHEN: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays

LOCATION: Church of the Nazarene Annex, Third Street and Avenue D Southwest

COST: $5

PHONE: 662-9507

WETLAND AND GRASSLAND RESTORATION

USDA National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is calling for applications from landowners interested in restoring or enhancing wetlands and/or grasslands on their private lands. Call offices listed under U.S. Government, Department of Agriculture or visit www.offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator/app.

WHEN: Cutoff date for consideration for Federal Fiscal Year 2013 is May 29.

LOCATION: Applications are accepted at all NRCS offices.

WEDNESDAY

LAKELAND YOUTH ALLIANCE MEETINGS Lakeland

Email LakelandYouthAlliance@yahoo.com or write P.O. Box 8978, Lakeland, FL 33806.

WHEN: 6:15 p.m. Wednesdays

LOCATION: Fellowship hall, Westminster Presbyterian Church, 730 S. Florida Ave.

THURSDAY

SPIRIT OF BARTOW AWARDS

Community service awards will be given to the firefighter, police officer and EMT of the year, along with other awards, at the joint civic club luncheon.

WHEN: 11:45 a.m.

LOCATION: Bartow Civic Center

COST: $10 tickets may be purchased from the Bartow Chamber

PHONE: 533-7125

KATHLEEN AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING Lakeland

Guest speaker is Lloyd Harris, author of “Images of America Bartow.”

WHEN: 7 p.m.

LOCATION: Heritage Park, 8950 N. Campbell Road

PHONE: 858-6583

FOUR SEASONS DANCE Lakeland

Ballroom and social dancing. Live music.

WHEN: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Thursdays

LOCATION: Magnolia Building, 702 E. Orange St.

COST: $5

PHONE: 738-8090, 647-3021