Bartow, Florida -- This year marks the 70th annual Crickette Club Parade and Carnival.

This year's event is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 25. It begins at 4 p.m. with a parade in downtown Bartow.

A carnival, including a pumpkin drop, baked goods, and games then takes place at 5 p.m. at Mosaic Park.

A costume contest takes place at 6 p.m.

BARTOW, FL-- Lori Beth Bradner, a science instructor at Valleyview Elementary is the recipient of the Air Force Association’s (AFA) National Teacher of the Year award. AFA’s National Aerospace Teacher of the Year award recognizes teachers who inspire enthusiasm for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) among kindergarten through 12^th grade students.

She received a $3,000 prize and a plaque for her achievement during an awards ceremony held Saturday, September 15 in Washington, D.C.

Bartow, FL -- Folks from all over the region are invited to take part in Lakeland Hair Salon's 4th Annual Hair for Hope.

Michael Rose Hair Designs is hosting what they refer to as a truly "hairoic" cut-a-thon to benefit women battling cancer.

Participants have to be ready to part with at least 8 inches of their hair, which will be donated to Pantene Beautiful Lengths and used to make wigs that are distributed free through American Cancer Society wig banks nationwide to women undergoing cancer treatment.