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Upcoming Events
A full list of Upcoming Events is on Downtown Sebring's website.
Nov. 30-Dec. 1: Central Florida BBQ Festival
Enjoy live music, BBQ contest, food vendors, beer, Peoples Choice Awards, flea market & tractor parade. Free admission 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM at the Firemen's Field Sebring Fairgrounds. www.SebringFiremen.com.
Dec. 1, 8 & 15: Zumba in the Park
Join us in Downtown Sebring's Sadie Kahn Park (located on N. Ridgewood Drive, two blocks off Circle Park) for a FREE Zumba fitness class taught by a certified Zumba Instructor starting at 10:00 AM. If you are ready to party yourself into shape before the holidays, that's exactly what the Zumba® program is all about. It's an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness-party™ that's moving millions of people, of all fitness levels, toward joy and health. Sponsored by South Florida State College. Dec. 1: Downtown Community Garage Sale & Farmers Market
Bargain shoppers and browsers, stop by Downtown Sebring from 7AM-1PM for our local monthly garage sales. For space information, call (863) 382-2649 or visit www.DestinationDowntownSebring.com. December 1-28: Sebring Christmas Carousel of LightsEnjoy the area's largest display of Christmas lights every evening from 6:00-9:00 PM in Circle Park. Nightly visits and photos with Santa and children's carnival games. A comical holiday puppet show and a computerized light show repeat during the nightly event. Admission is free. December 4 (Demo), 14 & 15: Highlands Art League's Shibori Dyeing Demo & Workshop Artist Clara Carroll teaches shibori dyeing. December 4 (Tuesday) - 6pm to 7pm - Demo $10. December 14 & 15 (Friday & Saturday) - 9am to 3pm - Workshop $140 (includes demo). To register for the class and reserve your spot or for more information, call (863) 385-6682 or HighlandsArtLeague.org.
December 7: Opening Reception for Smithsonian Institution's 'Journey Stories' Exhibit
You are cordially invited to join us lakeside at the Highlands Museum of the Arts (MOTA) for the Opening Reception of the Journey Stories exhibit, which is co-sponsored by the Smithsonian Institute and the Florida Humanities Council from 5:00-7:00 PM. Refreshments and a sneak peak at the exhibit (that officially opens Dec. 8) will be available. Call (863) 385-6682 or visit www.HighlandsArtLeague.org.
December 7: Sebring Christmas Parade
Sebring's Christmas parade is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 7 at 7:00 p.m. and is sponsored by Heartland Young Professionals Inc. The parade route will start on the Sebring Parkway at Shontee Avenue and will run south on North Ridgewood Drive, around the Circle, to South Commerce Avenue. It ends at McClain Lane by Firemen's Field.
December 8-January 19, 2013: Smithsonian Institution's 'Journey Stories' Exhibit
The Highlands Museum of the Arts (MOTA) presents a traveling exhibit from the Smithsonian Institution "Journey Stories," augmented with local artists' contemporary pieces illustrating their personal journey stories. Visit www.HighlandsArtLeague.org or call (863) 385-6682.
December 8: Second Annual Crazy Pepper Chili Cookoff
Join the Rotary Club of Highlands County 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM at Circle Drive and N. Commerce Street for the Second Annual Crazy Pepper Chili Cookoff. Admission is $5/person. Entry Fee $50/team. www.RotaryChili.com
Dec. 8: Saturday Night Cruise
Held the second Saturday of each month from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., cruisers come from near and far to Sebring's Downtown Circle to see classic cars, listen to live entertainment and enjoy delicious food. SebringCruise.com
Dec. 14: Destination Downtown Sebring's "Shop, Wrap & Roll"
Held the second Friday of each month, Sebring's Downtown will come alive with the unique and enjoyable monthly Destination Downtown Walk. Celebrate each month with shopping, dining and strolling around the Downtown area 5-8 p.m. DestinationDowntownSebring.com.
Dec. 14: Highlands Little Theatre presents "West Center Improv"
A performance by the Theatre's improv group at 7:30 PM. Visit www.HighlandsLittleTheatre.org.
December 29-30: Highlands Little Theatre presents "Blend"
BLEND is the A cappella quartet that brings back all of those fun loving memories of the 50's and 60's with a twist of fun. Tickets: Adults: $12 in advance, $15 day of show. Youth: $7 in advance, $10 day of show. For tickets, www.HighlandsLittleTheatre.org.
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More than 30 Downtown Sebring businesses  are dedicated to helping you save money this holiday season with your FREE 'Buy Downtown Sebring' card that, with your purchase, will also help support our local economy and preserve local jobs.
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Downtown Sebring News
"Shop, Wrap & Roll" Month in Downtown Sebring
The Sebring Community Redevelopment Agency's (CRA) Downtown Sebring Monthly Promotional Campaign celebrates December's theme "Shop, Wrap & Roll." Check out these holiday-themed events in Downtown Sebring during the month of December. 
The Smithsonian is Coming to Downtown Sebring
 The Highlands Art League's Museum of the Arts (MOTA) will host a traveling Smithsonian Institute exhibit in Downtown Sebring from December 8, 2012 - January 19, 2013 that will be free for the public to attend. The Florida Humanities Council, in partnership with the Smithsonian Institute, is sponsoring the Florida tour of Journey Stories - an exhibit that uses images, audio and artifacts to illustrate the critical roles that traveling and movement have played in building our diverse American society.
This exhibit features interactive components for children of all ages. If visitors read all of the information, it should be a 45-minute tour.
"It's exciting to host an exhibit of this sophistication and esteem in Sebring," said Susan James, manager of the Highlands Art League of which MOTA is a part. "We hope everyone in our area takes advantage of this opportunity to see a New York City-level exhibit in our own back yard that is about us as a collective community."
MOTA is in need of docents to volunteer their time and assist with the exhibit. For information, call (863) 385-6682 or visit www.HighlandsArtLeague.org Zumba Fitness in the Park  Are you ready to party yourself into shape? That's exactly what the Zumba® program is all about. It's an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness-party™ that's moving millions of people, of all fitness levels, toward joy and health. And now you can enjoy these classes for FREE in Downtown Sebring's Sadie Kahn Park (located two blocks off the Circle on N. Ridgewood Dr.) with a Certified Zumba Instructor sponsored by South Florida State College. Classes held at 10:00 AM on the following Saturdays: Dec. 1, Dec. 8, Dec. 15. |
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"Shop, Wrap & Roll" Stroll in Downtown Sebring
 Join us in Downtown Sebring on Friday, Dec. 14 as Destination Downtown Sebring celebrates " Shop, Wrap & Roll" from 5-8 PM. Enjoy live music by the California Toe Jam Band, food, drinks and charming Downtown while you stroll, drink and shop for gifts, collectibles, antiques, books, fashions and more! For more information, visit |
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