Events

Oct
24
Mon
Christ vs. DeSantis Debate @ ABC Spectrum Ch. 7 or 1090
Oct 24 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Florida’s Republican incumbent Governor Ron DeSantis and the state’s Democratic challenger Charlie Crist are set to face off in their first and only televised debate after it was postponed due to Hurricane Ian.

Spectrum Channel 7 or 1090

Oct
29
Sat
Deadline to Request VBM Ballot for November Election
Oct 29 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

See the Florida Division of Elections website https://dos.myflorida.com/elections/for-voters/election-dates/

Polk County Election Headquarters
250 S. Broadway Ave.
Bartow, Florida 33830
Tel (863)534-5888
Fax (863)534-5899

Office Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Mailing address: P.O. Box 1460, Bartow, FL 33831
E-mail address: info@PolkElections.com

Solivita Democrats Cart Rally @ Solivita Sales Center
Oct 29 @ 11:45 am – 1:30 pm

Meet at the Parking lot outside the Solivita Sales
Center @ 11:45AM to depart at Noon
Wave signs for our candidates and enjoy the
Fall weather with friends as we loop through the
Village and around Solivita Blvd ending in
Freedom Park
No honking horns in Solivita, please!
Optional: continue to outside the Main Gate
to wave signs along Cypress Parkway

Nov
6
Sun
Lakeland Democratic Club Fundraiser @ The Well
Nov 6 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Nov
8
Tue
ELECTION DAY! Vote today!
Nov 8 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Solivitans in Precincts 411 & 425 vote in the Starlite Ballroom.
Solivitans that live in Precinct 412 (Bella Vianna & Venezia) vote at the Poinciana Community Center, 395 Marigold Avenue.

See the Florida Division of Elections website https://dos.myflorida.com/elections/for-voters/election-dates/

Polk County Election Headquarters
250 S. Broadway Ave.
Bartow, Florida 33830
Tel (863)534-5888
Fax (863)534-5899

Office Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Mailing address: P.O. Box 1460, Bartow, FL 33831
E-mail address: info@PolkElections.com

Nov
9
Wed
SDC November Member Meeting @ Due to storm — ZOOM ONLY!
Nov 9 @ 6:45 pm – 8:15 pm

Zoom link for our meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81885665595?pwd=YzRwOXZCYlFuRFlFL2RqQUl1NWFUZz09

Featured Speakers:

Cynthia Haffey,
Director of Platform Art in Lakeland Friends of Freedom | My Site
platformart.org

AND

Richard Wilder,
President of Buffalo Soldiers Florida Buffalo Soldiers Florida
Col. Charles Young Chapter

Nov
11
Fri
VETERANS DAY MEMORIAL SERVICE & BREAKFAST @ Solivita Starlite Ballroom
Nov 11 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am
VETERANS DAY MEMORIAL SERVICE & BREAKFAST  
With the possibility of inclement weather, it has forced the Veterans Club to move the Friday, November 11th Veterans Day Memorial Service scheduled in Freedom Park into the Starlite Ballroom.  The Ceremony is still scheduled for 0900 hours (9am).  All residents and their guest are invited to attend the ceremony.  After the ceremony, breakfast will be serviced to anyone who purchased tickets in advance.  Sorry no tickets will be sold at the ceremony.
Salute Our Veterans Weekend is designed to celebrate Veterans and their families. We raise money for a select charity to help improve the lives of the many selfless men and women who bravely served our Nation.
Nov
14
Mon
Polk County DEC Steering Committee Meeting – You’re invited! @ Via Zoom
Nov 14 @ 6:15 pm – 8:15 pm
November’s Steering Committee meeting take place THIS Monday, November 14th.  PCs are invited to join the members of the Steering Committee for a healthy, robust discussion about election results and future strategies.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86029538943?pwd=WTFVT290ZGYzZzNFMGVKY29MYkNqQT09Meeting ID: 860 2953 8943
Passcode: 20212021Only Steering Committee members can vote, should the need arise; hopefully issues that may require a vote can be pushed forward to December. In December, our meetings will return to the regular schedule. The Steering Committee will meet on Monday, December 5; the general meeting of the Polk Dec will meet on Monday, December 12th.The election for officers of the Polk DEC for the next two years will be held on Monday, December 12th. The following positions are open for election:

  • Chair
  • 1st Vice Chair
  • 2nd Vice Chair
  • Treasurer
  • Secretary
  • Sergeant at Arms

The Nominating Committee will be appointed at the November 14th meeting. DEC members wishing to run for office will indicate their intent and forward their bio to the nominating committee.

We look forward to your honest and open participation in this upcoming meeting of the members of the Polk DEC to discuss plans for gaining momentum as we push toward the 2024 election.

The monthly meeting of the Polk DEC Steering Committee, and Precinct Captains, will be held on  Monday, November 14, 2022 at 6:30 PM via Zoom.Please open the attached documents via these links:
Minutes from October 3, 2022 meeting
Agenda (revised) for November 14, 2022 meeting
September Financial Report
October Financial ReportPolk County DEC is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Polk DEC Steering Committee/PC Meeting
Time: Monday, November 14, 2022 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)Thanks,
Catherine Price
Chair, Polk County DEC

Dec
6
Tue
Polk County Dems’ Holiday Party @ The Yard On Mass
Dec 6 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

The Rainbow Ridge LGBTA Democratic Caucus of Polk County will be hosting the Polk County DEC Christmas Party.

Please be sure to bring an unwrapped gift or gift card which will benefit children in foster care.

Location

The Yard On Mass
802 N Massachusetts Ave
Lakeland

Sign up below for follow up info.

https://www.mobilize.us/polkcountydec/event/544329/?followup_modal_context=organization_newsletter_custom_recommendations

Dec
12
Mon
Polk DEC Meeting & Election of Officers @ Online via ZOOM
Dec 12 @ 6:30 pm – 8:15 pm

Mandatory Monthly meeting of Polk County Precinct Captains.

Open to all registered Democrats.
The election for officers of the Polk DEC for the next two years will be held on Monday, December 12th. The following positions are open for election:

  • Chair
  • 1st Vice Chair
  • 2nd Vice Chair
  • Treasurer
  • Secretary
  • Sergeant at Arms

Request a Zoom link at: vcpolkdec@gmail.com