• Aug. 1. Webber International University Third annual Scenic 17 Sprint Triathlon. The event consists of 1/4 mile swim, 15-mile bike ride and 3.1 mile run. 7 a.m. Entry fee the day of the event is $70 for individuals and $150 per team. Participants who are not members of the USA Triathlon must pay a one-day $10 fee. 863-638-2952 or visit www.webberathletics.com/scenic17.
• Aug. 4. Summer Discovery Days - Watercolor Butterflies. Discover the life cycle and anatomy of insects through reading and hands-on activities. Create yours. $25 for all seven classes for members and $32 for non members. 10 - 11:30 a.m. Bok Tower Gardens, 1151 Tower Boulevard, Lake Wales. 863-734-1233.
• Aug. 6. 28th Annual Pig Roast and Political Rally by the Haines City Chamber of Commerce. Political rally with Marty Bowen, BBQ dinner, candidate speeches and live and silent auctions. $50. 6 - 9 p.m. Lake Eva Banquet Hall, 799 Johns Ave. Haines City. Advance tickets required. 863-422-3751.
• Aug. 7. Health and Wellness Extravaganza - Copia Community Outreach Partners in Action. Health screenings, booth demos, workshops, dental, hearing, vision, educational materials school supplies and more. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Nora Mayo Hall, 500 Third Street NW, Winter Haven. 863-297-5933.
• Aug. 12. Florence Villa Back to School Bash - Polk County Parks and Recreation. Free event with school supplies and other activities. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Wilfred Smith Resource Center, 135 Avenue Y NE, Winter Haven. 863-298-7898.
• Aug. 14. Eloise Back to School Bash - Polk County Parks and Recreation. Free event with school supplies and other activities. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Eloise Resource Center, 710 Snively Avenue. 863-298-4485.
• Aug. 15. Human Pink Ribbon Photo. 100 women dressed in pink to form a human pink ribbon. Help raise breast cancer awareness in the community. Parking lot of Belk at Winter Haven City Centre. Get your pink T-shirt now at Lasater Flowers and Gifts for $10. Proceeds go the American Cancer Center local chapter. Join in for a good cause. 10:30-12:30. 863-294-3213.
• Aug. 21. Live at the Gardens! The Repeatles with Dwight Icenhower as Elvis. Featuring Jimi Pappas on drums, Icenhower as Elvis, Paul Case playing bass and Shawn Bryant on Guitar bringing back the '50s and '60s music. Early reservations are encouraged. An optional prepaid dinner will be served at the Blue Palmetto Café at 6 p.m. Dinners are $16.50 for members; $18 for non-members. The concert is $20 with a 10 percent discount for members. 863-734-1233.
August through ...
• Now through Sept. 30. "Stuff the Bus" School Supply Drive. Partnering with the Kiwanis Club of Winter Haven, Fantasy of Flight presents "Stuff The Bus." The program collects school supplies to benefit the Polk Education Foundation. Fantasy of Flight will give visitors who donate school supply items from the accepted list $5 off full-priced adult general admission for each donation until Sept. 30. One discounted admission is given per donated item. Not valid with any other offers, discounts, annual passes or special events. The accepted school supply list: Box of crayons (16 or 24); box of colored pencils; box of No. 2 pencils with erasers; pencil or supply box or zippered pouch; box of gallon-sized freezer bags; box of quart-sized freezer bags; package of loose-leaf notebook paper (wide ruled); box of erasers; package of folders with pockets and brads (minimum 10); package of composition notebooks (minimum 3); package of spiral notebooks (70 sheets per book - minimum 3); multipack bottles of glue (minimum 4); box of cap erasers; package of rulers (1/16th measure); minimum 10 box of yellow highlighters. Go to 1400 Broadway Blvd. S.E., Polk City or visit the website at www.fantasyofflight.com. 863-984-3500.
• Now through Sept. 30. Fantasy of Flight. Service Industry Summer. Employees of Florida accommodations, restaurants and bars can buy one, get one free admission. Proof of employment must be presented at Fantasy of Flight admission to qualify for the discount. Go to 1400 Broadway Blvd. S.E., Polk City or visit the website at www.fantasyofflight.com. 863-984-3500.
• Now through Sept. 30, Bring a Buddy for Free to Fantasy of Flight. Annual pass holders are invited to bring a buddy for free. Go to 1400 Broadway Blvd. S.E., Polk City or visit the website at www.fantasyofflight.com. 863-984-3500.
• At Polk Museum of Art, the exhibition "Lois Mailou Jones: A Life in Vibrant Color" runs through Sept. 26. Jones was one of the original Harlem Renaissance artists, and many of her pieces are influenced by African art, Caribbean culture and her fascination with color. This exhibition will include Jones's paintings, textile designs and drawings spanning her career of more than 70 years. The museum will host a reception for the exhibition at 6 p.m. Aug. 27. The reception will be free for museum members and $10 for nonmembers. For details, call 863-688-7743, ext. 238.
• Through Aug. 7. Trent Manning: "Mixed Messages Art Show." A one-man show. Chain O' Lakes Complex, 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd., S.W., Winter Haven. 863-291-5661.
• Now through Aug. 8. "Rent" at Theatre Winter Haven. Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets $15-$10. Call 863-294-7469 for show times. 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd.
All August:
• First Friday of every month. Movies in the Park. Aug. 6. Lake Eva Park, Haines City. 8 to 10 p.m. Free. Call 863-421-3600.
• Third Saturday of every month. Aug. 21. Cruise-In. Downtown Haines City. 5 to 9 p.m. Free. Call 863-421-3600.
• Third Sunday of every month, Aug. 15, Music in the Park, Lake Eva Park, Haines City. 2 to 8 p.m. Free. Call 863-421-3600.
• Fourth Saturday of every month. Aug. 28. BikeFest. Downtown Haines City. 4 to 9 p.m. Free. Call 863-421-3600.The newest exhibit at the Polk County Historical Museum in Bartow is "Collecting Vintage Sheet Music." It runs through Sept. 30. The museum is at 100 E. Main St. Call 863-534-4386.
