There is nothing more iconic to Florida than growing citrus in the home garden. But with challenges from greening, this has become increasingly difficult for homeowners. Luckily, there are still options available, and by following UF/IFAS guidelines from selection to maintenance, it is possible to harvest your own citrus. WHAT IS GREENING? If you are not familiar with citrus greening (huanglongbing (HLB)), it is a bacterial disease spread by a tiny insect called the Asian cit

FREE SUNSET YOGA Jan. 7, 6 – 7 p.m. on the St. Pete Pier. Class will be grounding but fun, with lots of modifications offered to accommodate everybody. Catch some bay breezes as the sun sets over Family Park. This class is by The Body Electric Yoga Company. Donations will be accepted, and proceeds will benefit a different local group each month. Bring water & yoga mat. stpetepier.org THE COMEDY OF ERRORS Jan. 14 – Feb. 8 at the Straz Center. A stranger arrives in town only t

ORLANDO VALKYRIES Jan. 9, 7 p.m. at Addition Arena. The Orlando Valkyries are a Major League Volleyball (MLV) team and the reigning league champions. Known for their fierce play, standout talent, and electric fan atmosphere, the Valkyries continue to raise the bar for professional women’s volleyball. They will play the Grand Rapids Rise. provolleyball.com/ teams/orlando-valkyries SCIENCE ON TAP Jan. 24, 1 – 4 p.m. at Loch Haven Park. This fundraiser for the Orlando Science C

MLK WEEK: WREATH LAYING Jan. 15, 10 a.m. at Martin Luther King Jr Park in Winter Haven. Honor the enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the City of Winter Haven’s annual Wreath Laying Ceremony. This solemn and inspiring gathering brings together city leaders, community members, churches, and local organizations to pay tribute to Dr. King’s vision of peace, justice, and equality for all. mywinterhaven.com MARY GAUTHIER Jan. 30, 6 p.m. at Gram Parsons Derry Down

CAMP BSP Jan. 16- 17. This is Bonnet Springs Park’s first overnight camping program! This program is intended for families with school-age children. Activities include knot-tying and casting, community bonfire, fire safety, guided night insect viewing, and early bird fishing. This program requires advanced registration. bonnetspringspark.com FLORIDA’S CITRUS FESTIVAL Jan. 31, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. in Downtown Winter Haven’s Central Park. Live music and entertainment, citrus food

GILEAD By Marilynne Robinson January doesn’t ask much of us. And “Gilead” is a good companion for the slower days at the start of the year, thoughtful, observant, and unhurried. Told as a letter from an aging minister to his young son, this novel moves at a gentle pace. The book lingers on grace, forgiveness, and finding holiness in ordinary days. PILGRIM AT TINKER CREEK By Annie Dillard Dillard won a Pulitzer Prize for this classic. It is her observations of a year of changi