Bartow, Florida -- Put down that banjo, guitar or other stringed instrument, and come see how the pros do it this week!

On Saturday, June 15, Folk & Bluegrass Variety take center stage as the Fort Green Pickin' Society shows its stuff.

The members of this group of musicians each has a minimum of 30 years of picking experience in a variety of bands over the years.

This is their debut in our area as a group.

The six members have great fun playing an eclectic mix of favorites from the bluegrass, vintage country, acoustic roots and folk genres.

Bartow, Florida - Learn about Polk County History in a fun, family atmosphere this week.

The Family Fun Day at the History Center is this Saturday June 8th.

It's a day at the Polk Historical Museum (old courthouse) where the family gets time to enjoy each other doing various activities.

The Polk County Historical Museum opened its doors on September 19, 1998, in the Old Polk County Courthouse, located in downtown Bartow.

Bartow, FL -- Families of kids with certain challenges including hearing loss will be getting together this week in Bartow.

Thursday will mark Florida Hands & Voices Family Fun Night. The Support session by the Florida Hands & Voices Group has been established to provide education, advice, self-help skills for the parents of deaf or hard of hearing children discover new potentials and possibilities.