Jul 29th, 2010
LAKE WALES – The Polk County Health Department is teaming up with the Lake Wales Charter Schools and several other partners to provide free back-to-school shots and physicals at “Back To School 2010.”
The event is set for 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 31 at Lake Wales Family YMCA, 1001 Burns Ave.
The Health Department will provide free immunizations and physicals on a first-come, first-served basis. A parent or guardian must accompany the child, and should bring the child’s current immunization record (or blue card).
“We hope to serve children who will be starting kindergarten, as well as students entering seventh grade who need the TdaP booster,” said Paula Alford, the school nurse for the Lake Wales Charter Schools. “This is a great opportunity for families to avoid the rush in August.”
Refreshments will be available, including hotdogs and drinks. Polk Health Plan representatives will be on hand to register individuals for coverage.
The event is open to any family in the greater Lake Wales area or eastern Polk County.
BABSON PARK – Dale R. Fair Babson Park Elementary Principal Ken Henson (left) and Assistant Principal Elizabeth Tyler (right) served as human “sundaes” recently so students and staff could celebrate the school’s “sweet success.”
LAKE WALES – Friday night’s Lake Wales – Haines City football game has been relocated to Lake Wales High’s Legion Field. Haines City High’s stadium has new turf, which isn’t ready to safely accommodate high school athletes and four quarters of football. The grass needs more time to grow.
