Pooh Flyer landscape for Halloween in October for Kim

The HAUNTED 100 Acre Woods Halloween Event

SATURDAY,
OCTOBER 28, 2017

Come to the Lake Alfred Public Library on Saturday, October 28th from 6 till 8pm for The HAUNTED 100 Acre Woods Halloween event!!!  We will be enjoying games, prizes, candy, face-painting, cookie decorating, candy, a costume contest, photo-booth, CANDY & … Continue reading →

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Veterans Day

SATURDAY,
NOVEMBER 11, 2017

The City of Lake Alfred extends an open invitation to all Veterans and their families as we join together with the City of Auburndale to honor our Veterans. The primary focus of this year’s ceremony will be on the Vietnam … Continue reading →

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Mackay House

Mackay House Centennial

FRIDAY,
NOVEMBER 17, 2017

Lake Alfred’s historic Mackay House will be 100 years old this November. You are cordially invited to join us as we celebrate this momentous occasion. The melody of the bagpipes will draw you to the front door where you will … Continue reading →

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2017 Veterans

Offices Closed

FRIDAY,
NOVEMBER 10, 2017

Friday November 10th, City offices and the Lake Alfred Public Library will be closed in observance of Veterans Day. SANITATION SCHEDULE: Household garbage:  Normal (Monday-Wednesday) Household junk: Normal (Monday) Brush/yard debris: Will run Monday-Thursday (No Friday Pick-Up) Recycling: Will run … Continue reading →

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2017 Christmas parade

Christmas Parade Applications

MONDAY,
NOVEMBER 27, 2017

Please submit your application to participate in the 2017 Lake Alfred Christmas Parade. The parade will be held on DECEMBER 9, 2017 Set-Up TIME 4:30 PM ~ PARADE will begin at 6:30 PM Applications may be mailed or dropped off … Continue reading →

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Current Events

  • Nature Walk at Mackay Gardens and Lakeside Preserve

    Celebrating Preservation at the Mackay Gardens and Lakeside Preserve SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2017 AT 2:00 PM   This free tour is led by Steve Franklin, interpretive guide. It includes such topics as: the cultural and natural history of this area, … Continue reading →

  • Monday Morning with the Mayor

    Mayor Lake is hosting an informal exchange of ideas and concerns on the Morning of Commission meetings. Get an update on whats going on in the City, hear about improvements and plans.  Mayor Lake will also try to answer your … Continue reading →

  • Veterans Day

    The City of Lake Alfred extends an open invitation to all Veterans and their families as we join together with the City of Auburndale to honor our Veterans. The primary focus of this year’s ceremony will be on the Vietnam … Continue reading →

  • Mobile Career Source – Tues, Nov 14th

    Mobile Career Source will be at the Lake Alfred Library every second Tuesday of the month from 9am till 3pm. Do you need help finding a job?  Or updating your resume?  Would you like practice interviewing? CareerSource Polk offers employment and … Continue reading →

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Library Events

  • FREE Computer/Tablet/Smartphone Class – Oct

    FREE beginner’s computer/ tablet/ smartphone class taught by our mayor, Charles Lake. Classes will be held at your Lake Alfred Public Library EVERY FRIDAY in October from 2 till 3pm.

  • Friends of the Library Book Sales in October

    Come to the Lake Alfred Public Library for the Friends of the Library Book Sales! Come anytime from 9am till 12pm on Saturdays in October – 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th – to browse our Friends of the Library Book … Continue reading →

  • Adult Coloring Hour

    Come to your Lake Alfred Library for an adult coloring hour held every Monday & Wednesday from 12pm till 1pm.  Coloring for Meditation, Relaxation & Focus … join us & find out for yourself why coloring books for adults could … Continue reading →

  • Afternoon Craft on Mondays

    Come join us for an Afternoon Craft on Monday afternoons with Ms. Keri from 4pm till 5pm ….. everybody is welcome!

  • LEGO MANIA!!!!

    Come to your Lake Alfred Public Library every Tuesday afternoon anytime from 3 till 5pm for LEGO MANIA!  Bring your own Legos or play with ours!  Build a house, a rocketship, or become an inventor & create something never before … Continue reading →

  • Storytime on Wednesdays

    Bring your babies & toddlers to the Lake Alfred Public Library for Storytime on Wednesday mornings from 10am till 11am for music, reading books & making a craft … what’s not to like??

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News

  • 90 Day Permit Fee Waiver

    On September 21st the City Commission approved a temporary exemption for permit fees associated with repairs due to Hurricane Irma.   City Manager Leavengood stated a damage assessment was performed by City staff following Hurricane Irma that showed hundreds of … Continue reading →

  • National Medication Take Back Day

    Be green and keep kids safe by dropping off unwanted or expired HUMAN and PET MEDICATION. Safe Disposal Drop Off Locations in Polk County: Auburndale Police Department 2 Bobby Green Plaza Bartow Police Department 450 North Broadway Ave. Haines City … Continue reading →

  • FEMA Town Hall Meeting

     FEMA Town Hall Meeting with Central Florida Congressional Delegation Thursday, September 21, 2017; 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Polk State College Clear Spring Advanced Technology Center, 310 Technology Drive Bartow, FL 33830     Polk County residents, bipartisan Members of Congress … Continue reading →

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