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
2025-09-11 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | IHOP 8550 Ridge Way Lake Wales FL 33853, 8550 Ridge Way, Lake Wales, 33853, United States
Please Join Us for our 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
Guest Speaker: Jo Shim, President of the Lakeland League of Women Voters
Topic: What LWV is focusing on with all the threats this administration is making against our voting rights.

Rainbow Ridge October 9, 2025 Social and Meeting at Sonny's BBQ, 5910 South Florida Ave, Lakeland FL
2025-10-09 18:30 - 20:30 | Sonny’s BBQ, 5910 South Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL, 33813, United States
It’s October, And it’s time to get out the vote for Municipal Election
We got our work to do to try to change the current political movements in our communities.
Please Join Us, The Rainbow Ridge LGBTA Democratic Caucus For Our Social and Meeting
on October 9 th, 2025, Thursday at Sonny’s BBQ, 5910 South Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Guest Speaker: TBA

Freedom Gala, October 25, 2025, Lake Ashton, Lake Wales FL - Contact Polk County DEC for Ticket Price
2025-10-25 17:00 - 22:00 | Lake Ashton Health -Fitness Center, 6052 Pebble Beach Blvd, Winter Haven, 33884, United States
Democratic Party of Polk County Freedom Gala on Saturday October 25, 2025
5pm – 6pm VIP Coctail Hour, 6pm -10pm, Dinner, Guest Speakers, Dessert Auction and Dancing
Guest Speakers are: David Jolly, Candidate for Governor, Andy Oliver, Social Justice Warrior, J.j. Holmes, Disability Activist, and Rex Demmig, Retired Public Defender
Location: Lake Ashton HFC, 6052 Pebble Beach Blvd., Winter Haven FL
Purchase Tickets by October 10. 2025 QR code on Flyer

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
2025-11-13 18:30 - 20:30 | Sony’s BBQ, 35620 US-27, Haine City, FL, 33844, United States
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.
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.

Polk County Democrats Holiday Party at Tapatio's, 734 E. Memorial Blvd, Lakeland, December 11, 2025, Party starts at 5:30pm
2025-12-11 17:30 - 20:30 | Tapatio’s Mexican Restaurant, 734 E. Memorial Blvd, Lakeland, FL, 33801, United States
POLK COUNTY DEMOCRATS
Come 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
Party Hours are 5:30pm to 8:30pm
(Order off the menu at your cost)
PLEASE RSVP BY DECEMBER 5TH TO
Rainbowinfo@yahoo.com
We will once again be collecting new, unwrapped toys for the Rudolph Roundup Toy Drive through Heartland for Children.

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
2025-12-12 08:00 - 17:00

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
2026-02-12 18:30 - 20:30 | Fred’s Market Restaurant, 2120 Harden Blvd, Lakeland, FL, 33803, United States
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

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
2026-03-12 18:30 - 20:30 | Golden Coral, 5722 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven, Florida, 33880
January and February Minutes and the Treasurer’s Report at our next
Rainbow Ridge LGBTA Democratic Caucus Social and General Meeting
Thursday, March 12, 2026 Meeting, 6:30pm – 8:30pm at Golden Coral, 5722 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven, FL 33880
Guest Speaker, Matthew Crowley, Florida State House 48
You 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!

Rainbow Ridge LGBTA Democratic Caucus Social and General Meeting, Thursday, April 9, 2026, 6:30pm – 8:30pm at Blue Ridge Grill, 1037 N Broadway Ave., Bartow, FL 33830
2026-04-05 08:00 - 17:00
Rainbow Ridge LGBTA Democratic Caucus Social and General Meeting, Thursday, April 9, 2026, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
at Blue Ridge Grill, 1037 N Broadway Ave., Bartow, FL 33830
Guest Speakers
Alfred Reynolds and Kasen Hampton
Reynolds is a candidate for State Senate District 12 and Hampton is running for School Board
Here are two websites that will help explain their platforms.
https://www.reynoldsforflorida.com
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/college-student-files-challenge-polk-122216764.html

Rainbow Ridge LGBTA Democratic Caucus Social and General Meeting Thursday, May 14 2026, 6:30pm – 8:30pm, at Blue Ridge Grill, 1037 N Broadway Ave.. Bartow, FL 3383
2026-05-14 18:30 - 20:30 | Blue Ridge Grill, 1037 N Broadway Ave., Bartow, 33830, United States
Rainbow Ridge LGBTA Democratic Caucus Social and General Meeting
Thursday, May 14 2026, 6:30pm – 8:30pm, at Blue Ridge Grill, 1037 N Broadway Ave.. Bartow, FL 3383
Guest Speaker: Kerri McCoy,
Activist and Advocate, President of PFLAG Polk County, President of the Lakeland Youth Alliance, Vice President of Polk Pride

Rainbow Ridge Fifteenth Anniversary and Pride Kickoff June 7th, 2026, 4pm -6pm at Rose Dynasty Center, 1253 West Memorial Blvd, Lakeland, FL
2026-06-07 16:00 - 18:00 | Rose Dynasty Center, 1253 West Memorial Blvd, Lakeland, Florida, 33815
Rainbow Ridge Fifteenth Anniversary and Pride Kickoff June 7th, 2026, 4pm -6pm at Rose Dynasty Center, 1253 WEST MEMORIAL BLVD, LAKELAND, WITH SPECIAL GUESTS & PERFORMANCES, FOOD, FUN, & 50/50 FUNDRAISER
BRING YOUR FAVORITE DISH TO SHARE.
