Families

Learn about bats at the Bartow Library!

Submitted by Eric Glasser, Anchor/Reporter

Tuesday, June 18th, 2013, 5:49am

Bartow, Florida -- Bats get a bad rap, but the truth is, they're an important part of our environment.

So on Wednesday, the Bartow Public Library's Super Summer Show is giving kids an opportunity to get up close with bats and learn more about them with a presentation by the Florida Bat Conservancy.

The class is designed for school-aged children 6-years-old and up. Children under 6 are also welcome to attend, but library satff requests they sit "quietly and still" with an adult.

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Reptiles from around the world come to Bartow Wednesday, June 12

Submitted by Eric Glasser, Anchor/Reporter

Monday, June 10th, 2013, 7:40pm

Reptiles from around the world come to Bartow Wednesday, June 12

Bartow, Florida -- John Storms' World of Reptiles is coming to Bartow as a part of the Bartow Public Library's Super Summer Shows.

'World of Reptiles', featuring live reptiles from around the world, will be at the library this Wednesday, June 12, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., or at 2 p.m. Seating will be available on a first come, first served basis, and doors will open 15 minutes prior to the performance.

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Family Fun day this weekend at Bartow Library

Submitted by Eric Glasser, Anchor/Reporter

Saturday, June 8th, 2013, 11:00am

Family Fun day this weekend at Bartow Library

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.

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Hearing impaired kids and families gather for family fun

Submitted by Eric Glasser, Anchor/Reporter

Wednesday, May 29th, 2013, 6:08am

Hearing impaired kids and families gather for family fun

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.

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Free Driving Classes Now Available

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 8:07pm

Polk County, Florida-- The Florida Virtual School (FLVS) and Florida Safety Council are now taking applications for free behind-the-wheel driving lessons and a free in-depth online driver education course. Teenagers ages 14 ½ or older are eligible to enroll, but are not eligible to take the exam for their learners permit until age 15. Students receive general elective credit for completing the course. Upon the completion of the FLVS online course, students are entitled to six hours of free behind the wheel driving lessons in real traffic with the Florida Safety Council.

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Polk County Public Schools lists commencement

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Sunday, April 28th, 2013, 7:55am

Polk County Public Schools lists commencement

Polk County, Florida-- The 2013 graduation season is here, and as this year’s graduates prepare to take the next step towards future goals, family members, friends, and members of the community will want to share in their excitement.

Students who earned their diplomas will be honored at various graduation ceremonies in May and June, and Polk Public Schools reps have made it easy to see which schools' events are scheduled for when.

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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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