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Do You Know What Today Is?

Posted on October 8, 2012 by john

October 8 is Columbus Day, recognizing the man who led a seagoing expedition to discover a New World for Europeans in 1492. He really didn’t “discover” America since Native Americans were already here as the true discoverers and we can’t … Continue reading →

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Do You Know What Today Is?

Posted on October 7, 2012 by john

October 7 is World Smile Day. The symbol of World Smile Day is the popular yellow smiley face created by Harvey Ball, a commercial artist from Worcester MA in 1963.

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Red, White and the Blues

Posted on October 7, 2012 by john

Polk Museum of Art presents “Red, White and the Blues,” a Texas-style evening of wine tasting, drinks, hors d’oeuvres and the blues on Friday, October 12. Smokin’ Joe Kubek & Bnois King with Selwyn Birchwood are the featured performers. http://polkmuseumofart.org/events/red-white-the-blues-2012/. … Continue reading →

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Harmony Hosts Harvest Festival

Posted on October 6, 2012 by john

The town of Harmony will celebrate a Harvest Festival from 10am to 2pm on Saturday, October 20. Activities scheduled are “Touch-a-Truck” featuring a variety of big rigs, hay rides, a pumpkin patch, live music, antique farm equipment display, and food. … Continue reading →

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Do You Know What Today Is?

Posted on October 6, 2012 by john

October 6 is Mad Hatter Day. Named for the silly character Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, today is a wonderful opportunity to express your silliness by creating an outrageous hat.

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Three Decades of Epcot are Captured in a New Book

Posted on October 5, 2012 by john

“Epcot: The First Thirty Years” by Jeff Lange and Kevin Yee provides 500 of their photographs and commentary about this amazing attraction. Many of the photos are of places and scenes no longer seen in the park. All Disney fans … Continue reading →

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Do You Know What Today Is?

Posted on October 5, 2012 by john

October 5 is World Teacher Day. Through the initiative of UNESCO, World Teacher Day was established to honor and recognize teachers around the world. Do you remember who your favorite teacher was? Did you ever take the time to thank … Continue reading →

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Best Places to Eat in Polk County

Posted on October 4, 2012 by john

If you’re tired of going to the same old place every time you go out to eat and you are looking for a new dining experience, here are some suggestions. Timeout, the central Florida entertainment guide, invited its readers to … Continue reading →

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Do You Know What Today Is?

Posted on October 4, 2012 by john

October 4 is National Frappe Day. Do you know what a frappe is? You may think you do, but the ingredients in a frappe can vary considerably depending on where you live. Try ordering a frappe today and ask what’s in … Continue reading →

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“Titanic The Experience” – an I-Drive Favorite

Posted on October 3, 2012 by john

“Titanic The Experience” was voted the 2012 best attraction upgrade on International Drive by Orlando Weekly. The re-designed attraction offers 10 full-size reproductions, 100 new artifacts and 400 historic treasures. The exhibition is open daily from 10am to 8pm with … Continue reading →

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