BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Rainbow Ridge - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Rainbow Ridge X-ORIGINAL-URL:http://polkcountylgbta.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Rainbow Ridge REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T225703 CREATED:20250430T010402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T010635Z UID:1444-1746729000-1746736200@polkcountylgbta.org SUMMARY:Rainbow Ridge LGBTA Democrat Caucus Meeting\, May 8\, 2025 at 6:30pm IHOP\, 2850 Ridge Way\, Lake Wales\, FL 33859 - Guest Speaker – Luis Davila\, Candidate for Florida House District 48. DESCRIPTION:Luis is a problem-solver\, a dedicated community advocate\, and a firm believer in the potential of District 48.  He will focus on building a district where every resident has the opportunity to thrive\, where neighborhoods are safe and vibrant\, and where our children have access to the resources they need to succeed. \nTop Issues Luis Will Fight For! \nWork with the department of Education\, Get Our Public Schools Funded! Expand Medicare and Medicaid For Our Senior Citizens and Low-Income Families. Fight with Insurance Companies to Lower Premiums for Our Homeowners. Investing in infrastructure projects\, which can create jobs and improve the overall quality of life. Protecting natural resources\, including water quality\, air quality\, and wildlife habitats. Increase Funding for Affordable Housing Programs\, Protect our renters\, pathway to homeownership! Advocate for our Veterans and increase funding for our VA! Women’s rights\, Pro-Choice! URL:http://polkcountylgbta.org/event/rainbow-ridge-lgbta-democrat-caucus-meeting-may-8-2025-at-630pm-ihop-2850-ridge-way-lake-wales-fl-33859-guest-speaker-luis-davila-candidate-for-florida-house-district-48 LOCATION:IHOP\, 2850 Ridge Way\, Lake Wales\, FL\, 33859\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Rainbow Ridge LGBTA Democratic Caucus":MAILTO:jjacopelle@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T225703 CREATED:20250510T010531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250510T010531Z UID:1450-1748795400-1748804400@polkcountylgbta.org SUMMARY:Kickoff to Pride Month - The Rainbow Potluck @ Rose Dynasty Center\, 1253 West Memorial Blvd\, Lakeland\, June 1st\, 4:30 to 7pm DESCRIPTION:Come join us June 1st as we celebrate Pride Month with a Potluck at Rose Dynasty Center\,1253 West Memorial Blvd\, Lakeland 4:30 to 7pm.  \nBring your favorite dish to share.  \nFood\, Fun And Door Prizes URL:http://polkcountylgbta.org/event/kickoff-to-pride-month-the-rainbow-potluck-rose-dynasty-center-1253-west-memorial-blvd-lakeland-june-1st-430-to-7pm LOCATION:Rose Dynasty Center\, 1253 West Memorial Blvd\, Lakeland\, Florida\, 33815 ORGANIZER;CN="Rainbow Ridge LGBTA Democratic Caucus":MAILTO:jjacopelle@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T225703 CREATED:20250510T011657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250510T011657Z UID:1454-1749895200-1749913200@polkcountylgbta.org SUMMARY:Pride In The Park\, Intentionally PROUD June 14\, 2025\, 10am to 3pm @ Munn Park\, 201 East Main Street Lakeland DESCRIPTION:The Rainbow Ridge LGBTA Democratic Caucus will be at Pride In The Park\, Intentionally PROUD – June 14\, 2025\, 10am to 3pm @ Munn Park\, 201 East Main Street Lakeland\, Florida \nCome visit our booth! \nBooths\, Vendors\, Entertainment and GREAT MUSIC! URL:http://polkcountylgbta.org/event/pride-in-the-park-intentionally-proud-june-14-2025-10am-to-3pm-munn-park-201-east-main-street-lakeland LOCATION:Munn Park\, 201 East Main Street\, Lakeland\, FL\, 33801\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T225703 CREATED:20250629T142220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250629T144033Z UID:1775-1752172200-1752179400@polkcountylgbta.org SUMMARY:Rainbow Ridge LGBTA Democratic Caucus July 10th\, 2025\, Thursday Meeting @ Beef O'Brady's 4810 S Florida Ave\, Lakeland\, FL 33813\, 6:30pm -8:30pm Guest Speaker: Equality Florida\, Field and Advocacy Manager/Community Organizer\, Anita Carson DESCRIPTION:Rainbow Ridge LGBTA Democrat Caucus July 10th\, 2025\, Thursday Meeting @ Beef O’Brady’s 4810 S Florida Ave\, Lakeland\, FL 33813\, 6:30pm -8:30pm \nGuest Speaker: Anita Carson \nAnita Carson is the Field and Advocacy Manager/Community Organizer for the largest civil rights organization in Florida\, Equality Florida. It is dedicated to securing full equality for FL’s LGBTQ community. \nCome and learn what is happening politically in Florida as it pertains to our lives.  \n  URL:http://polkcountylgbta.org/event/rainbow-ridge-lgbta-democrat-caucus-july-10th-2025-thursday-meeting-beef-obradys-4810-s-florida-ave-lakeland-fl-33813-630pm-830pm-guest-speaker-equality-florida-field-and-advocacy-mana LOCATION:Beef O’Brady’s\, 4810 S. Florida Ave\, Lakeland\, FL\, 33813\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Rainbow Ridge LGBTA Democratic Caucus":MAILTO:jjacopelle@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T225704 CREATED:20250724T000441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T000441Z UID:1809-1754416800-1754427600@polkcountylgbta.org SUMMARY:I-4 Corridor Community Forum Townhall Guest Speaker David Jolly and Billy Townsend August 5 6pm -9pm at Polk Theater DESCRIPTION:I-4 Corridor Community Forum Townhall Guest Speaker David Jolly and Billy Townsend August 5 6pm -9pm at Polk Theater\, 121 South Florida Ave\, Lakeland FL 33801 Register onthe website – Mobilize.us  URL:http://polkcountylgbta.org/event/i-4-corridor-community-forum-townhall-guest-speaker-david-jolly-and-billy-townsend-august-5-6pm-9pm-at-polk-theater LOCATION:Polk Theater\, 121 South Florida Ave\, Lakeland\, FL\, 33801\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T225704 CREATED:20250724T001027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250802T143159Z UID:1815-1755196200-1755203400@polkcountylgbta.org SUMMARY:Rainbow Ridge August 14\, 2025 Social and Meeting @ Beef O'Brady's 4810 S Florida Ave\, Lakeland\, FL 33813\, 6:30pm -8:30pm Guest Speaker Sarah Fortney ad Victor Sims - Update on Education in Polk County DESCRIPTION:Rainbow Ridge August 14\, 2025 Social and Meeting @ Beef O’Brady’s 4810 S Florida Ave\, Lakeland\, FL 33813\, 6:30pm -8:30pm \nGuest Speakers; Sarah Fortney and Victor Sims \nStatus Update: Education in Polk County  URL:http://polkcountylgbta.org/event/rainbow-ridge-august-14-2025-social-and-meeting-location-tba LOCATION:Florida END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T225704 CREATED:20250904T195000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T195133Z UID:1845-1757615400-1757622600@polkcountylgbta.org SUMMARY:Rainbow Ridge LGBTA Democratic Caucus Social and Meeting September 11th\, 2025\, Thursday at IHOP\, 8550 Ridge Way\, Lake Wales\, FL 33853 6:30pm - 8:30pm DESCRIPTION:Please Join Us for our Rainbow Ridge LGBTA Democratic Caucus Social and Meeting  \nSeptember 11th\, 2025\, Thursday at IHOP\, 8550 Ridge Way\, Lake Wales\, FL 33853  \n6:30pm – 8:30pm  \nGuest Speaker: Jo Shim\, President of the Lakeland League of Women Voters \nTopic: What LWV is focusing on with all the threats this administration is making against our voting rights. URL:http://polkcountylgbta.org/event/rainbow-ridge-lgbta-democratic-caucus-social-and-meeting-september-11th-2025-thursday-at-ihop-8550-ridge-way-lake-wales-fl-33853-630pm-830pm LOCATION:IHOP 8550 Ridge Way Lake Wales FL 33853\, 8550 Ridge Way\, Lake Wales\, 33853\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Rainbow Ridge LGBTA Democratic Caucus":MAILTO:jjacopelle@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T225704 CREATED:20251004T120236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251004T120236Z UID:1985-1760034600-1760041800@polkcountylgbta.org SUMMARY:Rainbow Ridge October 9\, 2025 Social and Meeting at Sonny's BBQ\, 5910 South Florida Ave\, Lakeland FL DESCRIPTION:It’s October\, And it’s time to get out the vote for  Municipal Election \nWe got our work to do to try to change the current political movements in our communities. \nPlease Join Us\, The Rainbow Ridge LGBTA Democratic Caucus For Our Social and Meeting \non October 9 th\, 2025\, Thursday at Sonny’s BBQ\, 5910 South Florida Ave\, Lakeland\, FL 6:30pm – 8:30pm  \nGuest Speaker: TBA URL:http://polkcountylgbta.org/event/rainbow-ridge-october-9-2025-social-and-meeting-at-sonnys-bbq-5910-south-florida-ave-lakeland-fl LOCATION:Sonny’s BBQ\, 5910 South Florida Ave\, Lakeland\, FL\, 33813\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T225704 CREATED:20250907T123852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251004T121252Z UID:1949-1761411600-1761429600@polkcountylgbta.org SUMMARY:Freedom Gala\, October 25\, 2025\, Lake Ashton\, Lake Wales FL - Contact Polk County DEC for Ticket Price DESCRIPTION:Democratic Party of Polk County Freedom Gala on Saturday October 25\, 2025  \n5pm – 6pm VIP Coctail Hour\, 6pm -10pm\, Dinner\, Guest Speakers\, Dessert Auction and Dancing \nGuest Speakers are: David Jolly\, Candidate for Governor\, Andy Oliver\, Social Justice Warrior\, J.j. Holmes\, Disability Activist\, and Rex Demmig\, Retired Public Defender \nLocation: Lake Ashton HFC\, 6052 Pebble Beach Blvd.\, Winter Haven FL \nPurchase Tickets by October 10. 2025 QR code on Flyer  \n   URL:http://polkcountylgbta.org/event/freedom-gala-october-25-2025-lake-ashton-lake-wales-fl LOCATION:Lake Ashton Health -Fitness Center\, 6052 Pebble Beach Blvd\, Winter Haven\, 33884\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T225704 CREATED:20251017T150112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T150112Z UID:2005-1763058600-1763065800@polkcountylgbta.org SUMMARY:Rainbow Ridge Social and Meeting on November 13\, 2025\, Thursday\, 6:30pm - 8:30pm at Sony's BBQ\, 35620 US-27\, Haines City\, FL 33844. Guest Speaker Board Member of ORAM and Excutive Director of the OUT Foundation\, Paul Salvador DESCRIPTION:Rainbow Ridge Social and Meeting on November 13\, 2025\, Thursday\, 6:30pm – 8:30pm at Sony’s BBQ\, 35620 US-27\, Haines City\, FL 33844. \nGuest Speaker Board Member of ORAM and Excutive Director of the OUT Foundation\, Paul Salvador. \n We are happy to have Paul Salvatore speak to us about what keeps him busy. He is on the board of Organization for Refuge\, Asylum & Migration. It’s the leading agency advocating for people fleeing persecution based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. It fosters global support for thousands of lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, transgender\, and intersex (LGBTI) refugees and asylum seekers worldwide. And he’s the executive Diredtor of the OUT Foundation who’s mission is to remove the barriers that block LGBTQ+ individuals’ from access and participation in fitness\, health\, and wellness spaces. URL:http://polkcountylgbta.org/event/rainbow-ridge-social-and-meeting-on-november-13-2025-thursday-630pm-830pm-at-sonys-bbq-35620-us-27-haines-city-fl-33844-guest-speaker-board-member-of-oram-and-excutive-director-of-the-out LOCATION:Sony’s BBQ\, 35620 US-27\, Haine City\, FL\, 33844\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T225704 CREATED:20251017T143844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T143932Z UID:2001-1765474200-1765485000@polkcountylgbta.org SUMMARY:Polk County Democrats Holiday Party at Tapatio's\, 734 E. Memorial Blvd\, Lakeland\, December 11\, 2025\, Party starts at 5:30pm DESCRIPTION:POLK COUNTY DEMOCRATS \nCome Celebrate in Spirit of the Season our Annual Holiday Party\,  December 11\, 2025\, Thursday\, at Tapatio’s Mexican Restaurant\, 734 E. Memorial Blvd. Lakeland\, FL \nParty Hours are 5:30pm to 8:30pm \n(Order off the menu at your cost) \nPLEASE RSVP BY DECEMBER 5TH TO\nRainbowinfo@yahoo.com \nWe will once again be collecting new\, unwrapped toys for the Rudolph Roundup Toy Drive through Heartland for Children. \n  URL:http://polkcountylgbta.org/event/polk-county-democrats-holiday-party-at-tapatios-734-e-memorial-blvd-lakeland-december-11-2025-party-starts-at-530pm LOCATION:Tapatio’s Mexican Restaurant\, 734 E. Memorial Blvd\, Lakeland\, FL\, 33801\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Rainbow Ridge LGBTA Democratic Caucus":MAILTO:jjacopelle@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T225704 CREATED:20251212T184556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T184556Z UID:2102-1765526400-1765558800@polkcountylgbta.org SUMMARY:Rainbow Ridge Social and Meeting on January 8\, 2026\, Thursday\, 6:30pm – 8:30pm at Beef O’Brady’s\, 300 Cypress Gardens Blvd\, Winter Haven\, FL 33880 Guest Speaker TBA DESCRIPTION:Rainbow Ridge Social and Meeting on January 8\, 2026\, Thursday\, 6:30pm – 8:30pm at Beef O’Brady’s\, 300 Cypress Gardens Blvd\, Winter Haven\, FL 33880 \n Guest Speaker  TBA URL:http://polkcountylgbta.org/event/rainbow-ridge-social-and-meeting-on-january-8-2026-thursday-630pm-830pm-at-beef-obradys-300-cypress-gardens-blvd-winter-haven-fl-33880-guest-speaker-tba LOCATION:Florida END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T225704 CREATED:20260121T233457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T233609Z UID:2182-1770921000-1770928200@polkcountylgbta.org SUMMARY:Rainbow Ridge Social and General Meeting February 12\, 2026\, 6:30pm\, at Fred's Market Restaurant\,2120 Harden Blvd\, Lakeland\, FL 33803.Guest Speaker Edwin Perez\, Candidate for House Seat 51 DESCRIPTION:Rainbow Ridge Social and General Meeting February 12\, 2026\, 6:30pm\, at Fred’s Market Restaurant\, 2120 Harden Blvd\, Lakeland\, FL 33803 \nGuest Speaker Edwin Perez\, Candidate for House Seat 51 URL:http://polkcountylgbta.org/event/rainbow-ridge-social-and-general-meeting-february-12-2026-630pm-at-freds-market-restaurant2120-harden-blvd-lakeland-fl-33803 LOCATION:Fred’s Market Restaurant\, 2120 Harden Blvd\, Lakeland\, FL\, 33803\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Rainbow Ridge LGBTA Democratic Caucus":MAILTO:jjacopelle@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T225704 CREATED:20260304T010956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T010956Z UID:2236-1773340200-1773347400@polkcountylgbta.org SUMMARY:Rainbow Ridge LGBTA Democratic Caucus Social and General March 12\, 2026 Meeting\, 6:30pm – 8:30pm at Golden Coral\, 5722 Cypress Gardens Blvd\, Winter Haven\, FL 33880 DESCRIPTION:January and February Minutes and the Treasurer’s Report at our next  \nRainbow Ridge LGBTA Democratic Caucus Social and General Meeting \nThursday\, March 12\, 2026 Meeting\,  6:30pm – 8:30pm at Golden Coral\, 5722 Cypress Gardens Blvd\, Winter Haven\, FL 33880 \nGuest Speaker\, Matthew Crowley\, Florida State House 48 \nYou all already know Matthew from last year’s City Commission run.  He’s back and running for Florida House District 48. Putting Working Families First! \n  URL:http://polkcountylgbta.org/event/rainbow-ridge-lgbta-democratic-caucus-social-and-general-march-12-2026-meeting-630pm-830pm-at-golden-coral-5722-cypress-gardens-blvd-winter-haven-fl-33880 LOCATION:Golden Coral\, 5722 Cypress Gardens Blvd\, Winter Haven\, Florida\, 33880 ORGANIZER;CN="Rainbow Ridge LGBTA Democratic Caucus":MAILTO:jjacopelle@comcast.net END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR