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Upcoming
Events
A full list of Upcoming Events through
2010 is posted on Downtown Sebring's website www.DowntownSebring.org.
November
12
Circle
of Truth Concert/Hope Restored Tour
Join
us for a free Christian music concert on the Circle in Downtown
Sebring from 7:00 - 10:00 PM. Circle of Truth Ministries presents
the Hope Restored Tour featuring Aaron Shust and Big Daddy Weave.
Come out and enjoy a night of fun and fellowship for the whole
family. We hope to see you there. For more information, visit
www.CircleofTruthMinistries.org.
November
12
Gallery
& Downtown Walk
Held
the second Friday of each month, Sebring's Downtown will come alive
with the unique and enjoyable monthly Gallery and Downtown Walk.
Celebrate each month with shopping, dining and strolling around the
Downtown area! Nearly 20 participating galleries and stores will
feature one-of-a-kind art and gifts available for purchase as well
as art openings, gallery exhibits, and special drawings from 5 p.m.
until 8 p.m. For more information, visit
www.GalleryWalkSebring.com
November
13
Saturday
Night Cruise
Held
the second Saturday of each month from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.,
cruisers come from near and far to Sebring's Downtown Circle to see
classic cars, listen to live entertainment and enjoy delicious
food. For more information, visit
www.SebringCruise.com.
November
13
Heartland
Idol
Join
us in the Circle Park at 6:00 p.m. to hear some of the area's best
singers compete for the title of Heartland Idol. Enjoy the talented
artists with food and beverages available for purchase. Admission
is free for the public. For more information about attending and
performing at Heartland Idol, visit
www.HeartlandIdol.com.
December
2
Lunch
With Legends
Join
us in Downtown Sebring's Circle Park as race cars from the
new Legends
Motorsports by Bobby Rahal Series come to town. Enjoy a variety of
food vendors, see the cars and visit with the drivers. For more
information, contact Greg Harris at the Greater Sebring Chamber of
Commerce (863) 385-8448 or greg@Sebring.org.
December
3
Sebring
Christmas Parade
Sebring's
Christmas parade is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. and is
sponsored by Heartland Young Professionals Inc. The theme is "A
Homegrown Christmas." The parade route will start on the Sebring
Parkway at Shontee Avenue and will run south on North Ridgewood
Drive, around the Circle, to South Commerce Avenue. It ends at
McClain Lane by Firemen's Field.
December 4
International Wine Tasting
The Highlands Art League (HAL) will hold their Third Annual
International Wine Tasting from 6:30-9:30 PM at the Kenilworth
Lodge. The event will feature international wines paired with
regional gourmet food, micro beers and entertainment. Cigars will
be available for purchase. Tickets are $30 and are tax
deductible. To reserve tickets, call HAL at (863)
385-5312.
December 14
"What's
Up Downtown? Holiday Mixer
The
December "What's Up Downtown?" meeting will be a holiday mixer from
5:30 - 7:30 at Majestic Cove (2531 Lakeview Drive). Anyone
involved in Downtown Sebring is invited to attend.
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Greetings!
Welcome
to Downtown Sebring's November E-newsletter. As he holidays
approach, this is a great way to stay updated with happenings,
events and news about Downtown Sebring.
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What's
Up Downtown?
The next
"What's Up Downtown" meeting will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 30 at 5:30 PM at The
Children's Museum of the Highlands (219 N. Ridgewood
Drive).
If you have downtown information to share or want to get updates,
be sure to attend this meeting.
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Downtown
Sebring News
Start A
Business In Downtown
Sebring
With the 2012 Sebring Centennial quickly approaching, plans are already being made for
Downtown Sebring to explode with activity. As the 100-year
celebration draws closer, now is the perfect time for small
businesses to invest in Downtown Sebring. The Sebring Community
Redevelopment Agency (CRA) has adopted an Incentive Program
available to business owners who wish to locate or re-locate in
Downtown Sebring. In addition, the Agency is hosting a FREE
seminar for anyone who either: 1) currently owns a business in
Downtown Sebring or 2) is considering opening a business in
Downtown Sebring.
Attendees will gain valuable business knowledge, including: 1)
Business & Entrepreneur Start Up 101, 2) Downtown Business
Opportunities & Assistance and 3) Eight Steps to
Sustainability.
If you are interested, please email Casey Wohl at
Casey.Wohl@Yahoo.com to reserve your seat.
Buy Downtown
Sebring Supports Local Economy; Launches Dec.
1
As part of the Sebring Community Redevelopment
Agency (CRA)'s mission to spur economic activity in Downtown
Sebring, the goal of Buy Downtown Sebring is to
simply connect the Downtown Sebring Businesses with the buying
power of our local community. This is a multi-year program that
supports and strengthens Downtown Sebring's businesses and local
jobs and keeps more dollars spent in our community. For more
information about the Buy Downtown Sebring program and to see how
you can start saving money, visit www.BuyDowntownSebring.com.
Downtown Streetscape Nears
Completion
The Downtown Streetscape Project continues to make progress as
construction will move into the Circle on Nov. 15. A revised
completion date is set for the middle of December. If you have
questions regarding this project, please contact Rob Miller at
(863) 471-5115.
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What
You Missed in
Downtown Sebring
Night Moves - The
Greater Sebring Chamber of Commerce held its 3rd Annual Chamber 5K Run/Walk on
October 15, at night, on the Circle! More than 130 participants
attended the event, which also included music by Rooter Rush, line
dancing on the Circle, a beer garden donated by Bernie Little and
lots of fun! Everyone seemed to enjoy the venue, the course, the
festivities and the night time atmosphere. Thank you to all of the
participants, the spectators, the volunteers (SFCC softball and
volleyball teams), the 5K committee, the RSVP folks from SFCC and
Matt Christian for leading everyone on the course with the
Sebring International Raceway Pace Car! Stay tuned for information
about next year's event.
Art Festival -
Highlands Art League held this year's Historic Downtown Sebring Fine Arts & Crafts
Festival on Nov. 6-7, returning to Sebring residents' month of
choice. Thousands of people visited the two-day festival to enjoy
more than 50 artists exhibits around the Circle Park in Downtown
Sebring, as well as a Kids Art Tent and face painting. They also
enjoyed wonderful food provided by local food vendors and
entertainment provided by Heartland Idol and the Highlands Little
Theater. Downtown merchants enjoyed the increased business of the
festival crowd, and artists and festival
sponsors enjoyed the Artists Reception from 5:00-7:00 PM Saturday
evening, which was sponsored by the Community Redevelopment Agency
(CRA). Stay tuned for information regarding next year's
event.
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