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Parks and Recreation Board
The Parks and Recreation Board generally meets on the third Thursday of every other month. Please visit the Agendas and Minutes page for more information on the current meeting topics. You can also visit the Parks and Recreation Board page for more information on the purpose and membership of this board.
Find out more »Astronomy Night at Mackay Gardens and Lakeside Preserve
SATURDAY, AUGUST 4, 2018 At the Mackay Gardens and Lakeside Preserve From 7:00p.m. - 10:00p.m. Presentation will be about the different types of telescopes as well various astronomical terminologies. We will explore and define words like Celestial Sphere, Parsec, Light Year, Refractors, Reflectors, and the list goes on and on. We will also have some free astronomy related stuff for the kids. Rain or shine, the show goes on! Come join us! This event is FREE of…
Find out more »Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing
The Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearings are held on the third Thursday of every month. Please visit the Agendas and Minutes page for more information on the current meeting topics. You can also visit the Special Magistrate page for more information on the purpose and membership of this board.
Find out more »Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment meets on the fourth Tuesday of every other month or as needed. Please visit the Agendas and Minutes page for more information on the current meeting topics. You can also visit the Board of Adjustment page for more information on the purpose and membership of this board.
Find out more »Retirement Boards
The General Employees' Retirement Board and the Police and Fire Retirement Board meets on the first Tuesday of every quarter. Please visit the Agendas and Minutes page for more information on the current meeting topics. You can also visit the General Employees' page or the Police and Fire page for more information on the purpose and membership of this board.
Find out more »Master Gardener Workshop Resume in October
The Mackay Gardens and Lakeside Preserve Free Community Gardening Workshop Hosted by: Polk County Master Gardener's Speaker Bureau The first Thursday of every month @ 10:00 a.m. Come and enjoy Florida Friendly gardening workshops, sponsored by Florida Master Gardeners and University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Workshops are Free! No registration necessary. *** WORKSHOPS WILL RESUME IN OCTOBER***
Find out more »Nature Walk at Mackay Gardens and Lakeside Preserve
Celebrating Preservation at the Mackay Gardens and Lakeside Preserve This free tour is led by Steve Franklin, interpretive guide. It includes such topics as: the cultural and natural history of this area, environmental concerns, and entertaining poetry. To sign up for the walk please contact the Lake Alfred Parks and Recreation Department at 863-291-5272 or [email protected] ***NATURE TOURS WILL RESUME BACK IN OCTOBER*** CHECK BACK FOR THAT SPECIFIC DATE , THANK YOU!***
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