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A Publication of the Greater Lake Placid Chamber of Commerce<br />
Be Thankful<br />
“The Thankful heart<br />
opens our eyes to a<br />
multitude of blessings<br />
that continually<br />
surround us.”<br />
- James E. Faust<br />
In This Issue:<br />
• Renewing Members<br />
• Hidden Object answer<br />
• Annual Calendar<br />
• Mural Tidbits<br />
• Thanksgiving Closure<br />
• Thanksgiving Fun Facts<br />
• Grateful?<br />
• Looking for Volunteers<br />
VisitLakePlacidFL.com<br />
Happy Thanksgiving<br />
<strong>November</strong> is here! We have already experienced a little bit of<br />
cooler weather here in Lake Placid, and many of us are thankful<br />
for that. Thanksgiving, for many is a hard time of year,<br />
financially as well as emotionally. For some, the Thanksgiving<br />
table will be missing a loved one. For others, there may not even<br />
be enough money to afford a special meal with all of the<br />
trimmings. These and many other reasons could be the cause of<br />
this not being such a happy or thankful time of year. One thing<br />
that you could do to help perk up an unhappy time is to find one<br />
thing to be grateful for. Even something as simple as nice<br />
weather, or taking some time to think about that the loved one<br />
that has passed away and being thankful that they were such a<br />
special part of your life. While it may not erase all of the<br />
unhappiness, it may just help a little bit.<br />
We at the Chamber would like to wish you all a very heartfelt<br />
Happy Thanksgiving. We are very thankful for all of you.
Mission<br />
Statement<br />
The Greater Lake Placid<br />
Chamber of Commerce is<br />
organized as a voluntary<br />
partnership of agribusiness,<br />
business,<br />
professional people and<br />
area residents working<br />
together to provide<br />
community awareness,<br />
build a healthy economy,<br />
and to sustain the quality<br />
of life in the greater Lake<br />
Placid area.<br />
The Chamber office will be<br />
<br />
<strong>November</strong> 25 th & 26 th<br />
in observance of the<br />
Thanksgiving Holiday!<br />
We will Reopen on Monday,<br />
<strong>November</strong> 29 th at 9am.<br />
Advertising &<br />
Promotion<br />
Opportunities<br />
• <strong>Newsletter</strong><br />
Advertising<br />
• Website<br />
Advertising<br />
• Sponsorships<br />
(Mixers,<br />
Luncheons)<br />
• Keep Lake Placid<br />
Beautiful Islands<br />
Call, visit, or email the<br />
Chamber office for<br />
information and pricing.<br />
The Greater Lake<br />
Placid Chamber<br />
of Commerce<br />
18 N. Oak Ave. Lake<br />
Placid, FL 33852<br />
863.465.4331<br />
information@lpfla.com<br />
Did you know that your membership includes<br />
referrals from the Chamber when visitors pass<br />
through or call? Please make sure that we have<br />
your latest brochures and business cards to display<br />
in our office. Your business’s success is our<br />
business!<br />
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• Edsco & Associates, Inc<br />
• Eastside Christian Church<br />
• Highway Park Neighborhood Preservation<br />
• The Blueberry Patch, Inc<br />
• Choices Family Resource Centers<br />
• Better Living Community Center<br />
• Edward Jones - Cody Higgins<br />
• The Champion for Children Foundation<br />
• Home & Office Essentials<br />
Thank You for your continued support!<br />
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Find the Hidden Object Competition<br />
Every month we will hide a symbol of a WiFi connection. Which symbolizes the connection between the<br />
Chamber and it’s members. Look for the hidden symbol throughout the newsletter each month and when you<br />
find it, send us an email at information@lpfla.com and tell us where it is (Page and general vicinity on the<br />
page.) If correct, you will be entered into a drawing for a gift from one of our member businesses. Prizes will<br />
vary from month to month.<br />
Entry emails must contain the edition of newsletter that the symbol was found in (Month) and the finders name<br />
along with the best way to contact that person. Drawings will be held on the last Monday of every month.<br />
Good Luck!<br />
Hidden Symbol<br />
October’s Winner<br />
The winner from the Octobert <strong>Newsletter</strong>’s<br />
contest was Wendy Mielke. Be sure to look<br />
for the symbol and email or call us to be<br />
entered to win this months contest! Good<br />
Luck!<br />
Don't Forget to<br />
Look in this issue!<br />
October’s hidden<br />
object was on Pg. 2<br />
Hidden in the<br />
Middle of the page.<br />
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Mural Tidbits<br />
Flying Highlands<br />
Flying Highlands is the Mural Society’s newest mural! It is located<br />
in the WaWa store vestibule in Lake Placid.<br />
Perched above the door, the 4 foot high and 11 feet wide mural<br />
captures so many of the icons that are a part of Lake Placid. From<br />
the colorful caladiums, to the eye catching tower with palms and a<br />
lake in between, Lake Placid is captured in beautiful splendor.<br />
Flying across the canvas is also a great Canadian Goose. While<br />
these geese may not be native to Lake Placid, this one is a symbol of<br />
the WaWa goose, which represents teamwork in WaWa stores. It<br />
was completed in September of 2021 by artist Keith Goodson, and<br />
we could not be more proud of all of the collaboration and<br />
teamwork that it took between the Mural Society, Mr. Goodson,<br />
and WaWa to bring this gorgeous mural into the community. We<br />
hope that you all enjoy it as much as we do.<br />
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FUNFACTSABOUT<br />
* The first Thanksgiving took place in 1621.<br />
* Every Thanksgiving, the current U.S. president pardons a turkey.<br />
* Macy's has put on a parade every Thanksgiving since 1924.<br />
* Thanksgiving is the biggest travel day of the year.<br />
* The foods eaten for Thanksgiving dinner haven't changed much since 1621.<br />
* Americans eat over 280 million turkeys every Thanksgiving.<br />
* Cranberries are native to North America.<br />
* There is an official Thanksgiving postage stamp.<br />
* The wishbone tradition is much older than Thanksgiving.<br />
* Watching football is an integral part of most Thanksgiving celebrations.<br />
Facts taken from: https://www.holidappy.com<br />
Are you interested in Volunteering at the Chamber of Commerce or know someone who<br />
might? We would love to have you! Volunteering consists of answering phones,<br />
interacting with guests, and having FUN! We currently have just a few openings, and<br />
would love the opportunity to talk with you about it!<br />
Interested individuals should contact Jennifer or Nicole at 863-465-4331 or email us at<br />
information@lpfla.com.<br />
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When times are tough, it can be really hard to find things to be thankful for. However,<br />
according to an article on beliefnet.com, having a grateful mindset can have many benefits<br />
such as lower blood pressure, better sleep, and a lower likelihood of depression and<br />
illnesses.<br />
So even though things may seem not great at times, trying to find at least one thing to be<br />
grateful for would be beneficial for you!<br />
Read the article here:<br />
https://www.beliefnet.com/inspiration/5-ways-to-remind-yourself-to-be-grateful-every-day.<br />
Advertise here!<br />
To find out how you can<br />
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call 863-465-4331,<br />
or email:<br />
Information@lpfla.com<br />
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Lake Placid Annual Christmas Parade:<br />
“A Charlie Brown Christmas”<br />
Proudly Sponsored by:<br />
Saturday, December 11 th<br />
7:00 PM<br />
Parade entry applications can be<br />
picked up at the Chamber office,<br />
or found online at<br />
www.visitlakeplacidflorida.com<br />
Deadline for entry is December 3 rd<br />
at 2 pm<br />
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE<br />
President of the Board<br />
Donald Clarke<br />
Clarke Pest Control<br />
Clarke Self Storage<br />
Vice President<br />
Bill Brantley<br />
Brantley Construction<br />
Secretary<br />
Kim Miller<br />
Clarke Pest Control<br />
Treasurer<br />
Curtis Slade III<br />
First Insurance of Lake<br />
Placid<br />
Past President<br />
Vicki Spires<br />
MidFlorida Credit Union<br />
DIRECTORS<br />
Tiffany Bender<br />
Mary Birge<br />
Jean Deuth<br />
John Varady<br />
Gilbert Randall<br />
Katie Wilson<br />
ADMINISTRATION<br />
Executive Director<br />
Jennifer Bush<br />
Administrative Assistant<br />
Nicole Shrout<br />
CHAMBER EMISSARIES<br />
Mary Birge<br />
SouthState Bank<br />
Jean Deuth<br />
Lake and Land Realty<br />
of Highlands<br />
Vicki Spires<br />
MidFlorida Credit Union<br />
VALUED VOLUNTEERS<br />
Patti Boone<br />
Grace Butcher<br />
Maryel Clare<br />
Lil Eurich<br />
Maxine Fidler<br />
Patti Gale<br />
Wanda Hatfield<br />
Mary Hogan<br />
Cheryl Mysliwy<br />
Mary Nell Naumann<br />
Alice Oldford<br />
Carole Petersen<br />
Sandy Rossborough<br />
Linda Sexsmith<br />
Ann Bowers<br />
Mary Turner<br />
Bettie Zima<br />
For Volunteer<br />
opportunities contact the<br />
Chamber office.<br />
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Thank you<br />
to our Gold, Silver, &<br />
Bronze members for their<br />
Continued Support!<br />
Lisa Sherman, C.P.A., P.A.<br />
Certified Public Accountant<br />
Dedicated to providing our<br />
clients with professional,<br />
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Fax 863.465.3323<br />
255 E. I B.<br />
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863-465-7000<br />
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Calendar of Annual Events<br />
January<br />
11 th Annual Tea: Tickets $25.00 plus tax. 1pm Caladium<br />
Arts & Crafts Co-Operative. Contact office@caladiumarts.<br />
org for more information. 01/19/2020<br />
Winter Tails - Non profit pet adoption event at Stuart<br />
Park.<br />
January 22. Visit PawsitiveEffects.org or<br />
call 863-441-0351<br />
February<br />
John Lietz Memorial Bass Fishing Tournament:<br />
Contact Barbara Isaacs 863-557-6133. At Tropical Harbor<br />
Estates, Lake Placid 02/01/2020<br />
Highlands County Fair: Rides, animals, entertainment<br />
and other fair activities at the Highlands County Fair<br />
Grounds in Sebring. HCFair.net Mid February<br />
Lake Placid Country Fair: Artists, craftsmen, vendors<br />
and entertainers gather for two days of fun, food and<br />
entertainment. 863-465-3963 - lakeplacidcountryfair@<br />
gmail.com - First full weekend in February<br />
Highway Park Rising Gala – “Paradise Found”<br />
Saturday 6 pm at Seven Hotel & Conference Center. More<br />
information contact 863-840-2995 02/15/2020<br />
March<br />
Quarter Auction 10 am Lunch available for purchase.<br />
Caladium Arta & Crafts Co-Operative, contact office@<br />
caladiumarts.org 03/14/2020<br />
April<br />
Nicholas Sottile Golf Tournament: One of Lake<br />
Placid’s oldest families sponsor this event to benefit<br />
various children’s charities. VisitLakePlacidFlorida.com<br />
- Early April<br />
July<br />
Independence Day: The Lake Placid Jaycees present an<br />
exciting fireworks display over Lake June. Watch for the<br />
date announcement at VisitLakePlacidFlorida.com<br />
October<br />
BARKTOBERFEST - Highlands County largest non<br />
profit pet adoption event at Stuart Park.<br />
CANCELLED 2021<br />
Visit PawsitiveEffects.org or call 863-441-0351<br />
Mason G. Smoak Foundation 5k Race & Fun Day:<br />
For more information visit MasonGSmoakFoundation.org<br />
CHECK FOR A NEW DATE<br />
<strong>November</strong><br />
Annual Fine Arts & Crafts Festival: Downtown<br />
Sebring organized by Highlands Art League.<br />
HighlandsArtLeague.org<br />
VisitLakePlacidFlorida.com<br />
12 Hours of Sebring International Races: Drivers<br />
and cars gather to race, culminating in the internationally<br />
recognized 12 hour endurance race at Sebring International<br />
Raceway. SebringRaceway.com 3/20/21<br />
Annual Founders Day Celebration: Hosted by<br />
Highway Park Neighborhood Council hpng.org<br />
Garden Club: Holiday Home & Garden Tour lpgc.us<br />
December<br />
Christmas Parade: Second Saturday<br />
VisitLakePlacidFlorida.com<br />
World Famous Wild Game Dinner: Sponsored by<br />
Lake Placid Noon Rotary. LPNR.com First Saturday<br />
Holiday Home & Garden Tour: sponsored by the Lake<br />
Placid Garden Club. First Saturday<br />
ON-GOING EVENTS<br />
Alan J. Wildstein Center for the Performing Arts at<br />
SFSC: performances.southflorida.edu<br />
Archbold Biological Station Green Building Tours:<br />
Held monthly archbold-station.org 863-465-2571<br />
Circle Theatre of Sebring championforchildren.org/<br />
portfolio-item/circletheatre 863-382-1029<br />
Farmer’s Market: Every Saturday <strong>November</strong>-April at<br />
Journal Plaza, 231 N. Main Ave., Lake Placid 8:30 - 1:30.<br />
863-273-4030<br />
Florida Flywheelers Village: floridaflywheelers.org/<br />
events.html<br />
Genesis Center: sunevents.com<br />
Henscratch Farms: henscratchfarms.com<br />
Highlands Hammock State Park: FloridaStateParks.org<br />
Highlands Lakeside Theatre: (863) 382-2525<br />
LP Mural Gallery: located in the Chamber of Commerce,<br />
18 N. Oak Ave. View all mural renderings, view short<br />
informational film, mural tour books - $4.00<br />
Sugar Sand Distillery: SugarSandDistillery.com<br />
Secret Gardens Winery & Farms:<br />
SecretGardensWinery.com<br />
Wet Dogs Brewing: (863) 410-2010<br />
Tropical Winery, LLC: (863) 812-6996<br />
Dates and events are subject to<br />
change without notice.<br />
10-13-21<br />
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