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+ Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce
The 2014 Business of the Year award nominations are open. You may nominate more than one business, each on a separate form.
The categories include small business, mid-sized business, large business, special business and growing business. Businesses must be in continuous operation for two years and must have been a chamber member for two consecutive years. Judges will look at operational management, leadership and community contributions, history and philosophy and management.
Nominations will be accepted until 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15. The winners will be honored Nov. 6, at the annual Business Awards Banquet.
For nominations, call the chamber at (813) 752-8793 or email amy@plantcity.org.
+ Evangelical University & Seminary
The Evangelical University & Seminary will be holding its annual yard sale from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 12 and 19, at the campus, 105 East Baker St.
The school needs gently used items for the sale. Items can be donated on Tuesday mornings, or donors can call (813) 659-1903 to make other arrangements.
+ Bruton Memorial Library
A new adult program has been added to the lineup at the Bruton Memorial Library, 302 W. Mclendon St., Plant City.
The library will host a Beginning Crochet class from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, July 28. The instructor will provide handouts as well as a hands-on demonstration of basic crochet. Patrons should bring a crochet hook and yarn with them.
The program is free and open to the public.
For more information, call Adult Services Librarian Lisa Kreutter, (813) 757-9215.
+ Plant City Rotary Clubs
The Plant City Daybreak and Noon Rotary clubs sent three students to the Students for Tomorrow’s Leaders program last week.
Yessica Chavez and Megan Shulmister participated in S4TL which was hosted at Florida Southern College in Lakeland. The program had students brainstorming and debating on hot topics that include national and world affairs.
+ Daybreak Rotary Club
The Daybreak Rotary donated donated four new bikes to Springhead Elementary students who had perfect attendance.
Two girls and two boys received the bikes just in time for summer fun.