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The city of Avon Park was truly blessed the day Alice Oldham decided to move here and take over...
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The city of Avon Park was truly blessed the day Alice Oldham decided to move here and take over leadership of the Housing Authority. When she arrived, our public housing was in sad disrepair. There were even units that were boarded up. Through her guidance, low income housing in this small town has become 5 star and the housing authority has worked to become financially independent.
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Church is the best place to be and I think Avon Park Assembly of God is the best church to be a...
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Church is the best place to be and I think Avon Park Assembly of God is the best church to be a member of. Their love, support and encouragement have gotten me through tough times. And Pastor's John teaching of the word is right on.
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Arc-Ridge Area
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120 E College Dr
Avon Park,
Florida 33825
(863) 452-1295
Several families in our community have worked to make our local ARC a vital part of our area for...
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Several families in our community have worked to make our local ARC a vital part of our area for almost 50 years. This facility allows mentally retarded adults to earn a living and helps many of them learn the skills they need to live independently. The people who work here make sprinklers for the many citrus growing businesses here in Central Florida. ARC also oversees several group homes in Highlands County and helps place developmental disabled adults in jobs within the community. It is an excellent organization which has helped our family more than once.
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Bill Stephenson and his wife spend many, many hours gathering, organizing and distributing food,...
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Bill Stephenson and his wife spend many, many hours gathering, organizing and distributing food, clothing, household articles and all the other items that the Church Service Center provides to people in need. When my husband was injured at work, there was a time when we needed food and the Church Service Center helped us out. Their help was given without judgment and they didn't ask for anything in return. The Stephensons are good, kind people - the kind of people this world needs more of.
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When we first moved to Avon Park, everyone we met asked if we went to church and if so, where....
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When we first moved to Avon Park, everyone we met asked if we went to church and if so, where. After trying several other churches in town, we landed at First Baptist. We enjoy the Bible teaching, fellowship and activities here. We also cherish the support of all the friends we've made in the past 18 years.
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Although I don't attend Faith Temple Ministries, I have a daughter-in-law who does. This is a...
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Although I don't attend Faith Temple Ministries, I have a daughter-in-law who does. This is a nondenominational church with a congregation that is on fire for the Lord. They are problem solvers and solution finders. For instance, when they could not find a meeting place that they could afford, they bought the old movie theatre downtown and converted it to the church building. They saved the theatre and are saving lives on a regular basis.
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Highlands County Habitat for Humanity has done great things in Avon Park, Sebring, Lake Placid and...
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Highlands County Habitat for Humanity has done great things in Avon Park, Sebring, Lake Placid and throughout our county. I can quickly think of several homes they've built for needy individuals who otherwise would not be able to own a home of their own. In the past year, in fact, they've built three homes about two miles down the road from us. Jane Breylinger has done a great job of bringing together and unifying the volunteers who work with this great group.
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While you won't see many leaves changing color in Central Florida, September and October are the...
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While you won't see many leaves changing color in Central Florida, September and October are the months when the snowbirds come flocking back.
If you're visiting Avon Park in early October, you might be lucky enough to be here the weekend of the Fall Bazaar. Held yearly, this craft fair has moved from the downtown mall to Donaldson Park, which sits on the shore of tiny Lake Verona. The bazaar consists of people selling the crafts they have made. There are also some food vendors in the mix.
Sponsored by the local chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, the Avon Park Fall Bazaar is where they make most of their money for the year. The proceeds are then spread generously across the Highlands County community through the funding of various service projects. In past years, for instance, they have bought blankets for the Sun Room Senior Center and helped stock the shelves of the Church Service Center.
If you attend, you might find some great Christmas gifts and you'll be supporting a worthwhile cause.
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