Area parks hosting events
This weekend, Plant City Little League opens its 2020 spring season at Mike Sansone Park with a ceremony starting at 8 a.m. and games to follow immediately afterward. The annual ceremony features appearances by the Florida Strawberry Festival Queen and Court, Mayor Rick Lott and more.
GSA Baseball will host some spring league play games at Mike Sansone Park and Ellis-Methvin Park Saturday and Sunday, with start times between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Conversation with a Champion
Plant City native Chevelle Hallback has had a long, successful boxing career and the current welterweight world champ can’t wait to talk about it.
Hallback will speak about her experiences in the sport in the Bing Rooming House Museum’s “Conversation with a Champion” event from 1 to 2:30 p.m. this Saturday. The event is free and open to the public.
The Bing House is located at 205 S. Allen St.
Safety Around Water at the Y
Tampa Bay-area YMCAs and the Florida Blue Foundation are bringing Safety Around Water lessons back in time for spring break, and Plant City-area families interested in free swim lessons for their children should pre-register now.
The Plant City Family YMCA will host the program from March 16 through 19. This program is designed for kids age 3-12 and is staffed by certified instructors. YMCA memberships are not required for participation, but pre-registration is. Call the Plant City Y at 813-757-6677 for more information.
Nearly 8,000 kids participated in Safety Around Water courses in the Tampa Bay area in 2019.