Main Street CRA Avon Park Newsletter

Main Street Matters

December 2015

In This Issue

Ongoing Main Street Events

Main Street Avon Park News

Main Street Goes Social

Avon Park's Main Street District is social....on social media that is. Fan, friend and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

Ongoing Main Street Events

Main Street CRA Board Meeting - First Thursday of the month at 12 noon in City Hall

Recycle - Every Wednesday. Regular garbage pickup - Thursday or Friday (instead of Monday or Tuesday).

Historical Society - Every 3rd Monday at Noon. Meeting at the Depot Museum. The Museum is open Wed, Thurs, and Fri from 10 am to 3 pm. Call (863) 453-3525 for more information.

TAG Studio - The Artists Group (T.A.G.) Studio, located in the Hotel Jacaranda, is open Tuesday - Friday from 10 am - 3 pm, and on Sunday from 11 am - 2 pm for viewing. They also have classes in painting, clay, and jewelry. Classes run from November - April. For more information, please call (863) 784-7346.

Avon Park Breakfast Rotary Club - Every Friday at 6:45 AM

Meeting at the Rotary Building on South Verona Street. Please call Donna Vinson at (863) 453-6000 for more information.

Avon Park Noon Rotary Club - Every Wednesday at Noon

Meeting at the Rotary Building on South Verona Street. Please call Forrest Hilton at (863) 452-2906 for more information.

Avon Park Library Free Film Series -

Children's movie every Saturday at 11 am with free popcorn and juice for children.

Matinee every Saturday at 2 pm showing popular new releases and some old favorites.

Story time for children ages 5 and under every Wednesday at 10 am.

Call (863) 452-3803.

Welcome to the Avon Park CRA - Main Street District December Newsletter designed to keep you up-to-date on happenings in the Main Street District.

For more information about the

Avon Park CRA,

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Main Street CRA

Upcoming Events

Sunday, December 6th

Annual Holiday Reception

The Artists' Group at SFSC

Stop by the Hotel Jacaranda to browse the TAG Studio for unique holiday gifts on Sunday, December 6, from noon until 4 pm. Items available include artwork, jewelry, china, note cards, and art glass. Light refreshments will be served.

Christmas on

Main Street

Monday, December 7

at 5 pm

Chorale groups from local elementary schools will perform a Christmas concert in front of the Jacaranda Hotel. Call the Chamber of Commerce at 453-3350 for further details.

Friday, December 11th

Jingle Bell Run - 6 pm

The public schools of Avon Park are organizing a festive holiday Jingle Bell 5K run/walk. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Leader in Me programs for the Avon Park schools. There is a Fun Run with Santa for small children before the 5k walk/run. Goodie tote bags for 5k participants will include a dri-fit shirt. After the run, there will be $1.00 hamburger and chips available for purchase. Contact billjarrett@jarrettford.com for more information.

Candy Cane Lane, Gingerbread Lane,

and Santa Claus Square are Ready for Viewing!

Please take some time this holiday season and visit Gingerbread Lane, Candy Cane Lane, Veterans Square, and School Spirit Way, to view the unique Christmas trees provided for your enjoyment. Experience weekend visits with Santa at Santa's Workshop. The mall has been transformed into a holiday display that will remain available for your viewing until January 1st, 2016.

And Don't Forget to Check Out the Holiday Display at the Jacaranda!

Thank you for reading the Main Street Avon Park CRA E-newsletter. Stay tuned for more information, and visit us online at www.avonparkcra.com