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Free video games for teens this week in Bartow

Submitted by Eric Glasser, Anchor/Reporter

Tuesday, May 7th, 2013, 8:52am

Free video games for teens this week in Bartow

Bartow, Florida -- As the school year winds down in Bartow, local teens will have a place to blow off a little steam and have some fun.

The Bartow Public Library is hosting a video game get-together complete with refreshments this Thursday.

Organizers say the teens are inveited to come enjoy popular Wii games such as Just Dance, Wii Basketball and Wii Play.

It's designed for young people grades 6-12, and will run from 3 p.m. until 4:30 p.m., Thursday May 9th at the Bartow Public Library
2150 S. Broadway Ave.

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Live in Polk County? May is the time to save at Legoland Florida

Submitted by Grayson Kamm, Multi-Media Journalist

Saturday, April 27th, 2013, 9:37am

Live in Polk County? May is the time to save at Legoland Florida

Winter Haven, Florida -- Splash and play for a lot less at Legoland Florida during some weekends in May if you live in Polk County.

During Polk County Residents' Days at the theme park, you can buy up to six tickets in advance for just $25. The tickets get you admission to both Legoland Florida and the Legoland Water Park.

Plus, a portion of each ticket sold goes toward helping children in Polk County.

Here are more details, including the valid dates and limitations, provided by Legoland Florida:

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Free movie this weekend in downtown Bartow

Submitted by Eric Glasser, Anchor/Reporter

Thursday, April 25th, 2013, 8:53am

Free movie this weekend in downtown Bartow

Bartow, Florida -- If the weather holds up, this may be a great weekend to take in a free outdoor movie.

The City of Bartow is continuing its "Movies on the Lawn" series this coming Friday night.

The event time always varies a bit since it starts "after dark" at the corner of Wilson Avenue on Main Street.

If you'd like to learn more, or find out which movie may be played this Friday, feel free to contact Mary Jordan at (863) 519-0508.

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Concert Under the Stars this weekend

Submitted by Eric Glasser, Anchor/Reporter

Wednesday, April 24th, 2013, 1:29pm

Polk County, Florida -- The folks at nearby Bok Gardens have a night of fun and music lined-up for this weekend.

The "Concert Under the Stars" is an "evening of fun and inspiring performances Saturday, April 27 with our annual springtime Concert Under The Stars."

Is it Jazz? Folk? Bluegrass? Rock? Or a unique combination that becomes something completely fresh, new and original?

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Live music this Sunday in Bartow

Submitted by Eric Glasser, Anchor/Reporter

Friday, April 19th, 2013, 10:39am

Bartow, Florida -- If the weather holds out this weekend, you may want to head to downtown Bartow for a little sampling of free music.

The Bartow Adult Concert Band is performing for a full hour this Sunday.

Now entering its 23rd season, the band performs one free concert a month at the Bartow Civic Center, which includes a wide variety of music: marches, classics, Latin influenced pieces, jazz and Broadway show tunes.

Generally speaking, their target audience is the retired population around the county, but everyone is welcome.

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