RP Funding center in jenkins arena

701 West Lime Street, Lakeland, FL 33815

JOIN US AS WE SAY GOODBYE TO SUMMER!

Come out to this family-friendly FREE back-to-school event brought to you by New Beginnings High School.

We are thrilled to be expanding Polk County’s Premier Back To School Event and moving to the Jenkins Arena at the RP Funding Center.

This year you will be entertained by some of Polk County’s most talented youth in the Summer Palooza Performing Arts Showcase where all guest in attendance will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite performers. 

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We will be doing FREE haircuts for anyone in need, GIVING AWAY groceries (1 box per family) and person care items for 1,000 families, along with a hot dog, bag of chips and drink (while supplies lasts). 

GROCERIES

HOT MEALS

HYGiENE PRODUCTS

HAIRCUTS

Summer Palooza 

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• Time:
  10:00 am - 2:00 pm
   

• Location:
  RP Funding Center in Jenkins Arena
  701 West Lime Street
  Lakeland, Fl 33815

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• We RECOMMEND you Pre-Register to speed up your check-in process on day of event. 

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• SUPPLIES ARE LIMITED AND STRICTLY ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS.

BECOME A

PARTNER

By partnering with us you'll join an extensive list of organizations who have bought into our vision and mission of transforming students academically and socially into productive, independent members of society.

VENDORS & 

EXHIBITORS

As a vendor, your company will have an excellent opportunity to vend your latest fashion designs or showcase what services your organization has to offer. This is your company's chance to gain brand new customers.

performing arts showcase auditions

Calling Singers and Hip Hop Dancers in Polk County

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Are you a singer or hip-hop dancer or part of a group that sings or does hip-hop dance?  If so, we invite you to audition for the Summer Palooza Performing Arts Showcase presented by Publix Supermarkets Charities Inc..  Students chosen will showcase their talents Saturday, August 3rd, on Center Stage in the Jenkins Arena at the RP Funding Center during the 2019 Summer Palooza!

Three divisions:

two categories:

1. Elementary

2. Middle

3. High School

1. Individual 

2. Group

cash prizes awarded

Winners will be chosen by special celebrity judges and audience in attendance at performance using mobile voting apps.

CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS

Want to make a difference in your community? Give your time to a great cause? Then we're looking for you! 

THANK YOU TO OUR 2019 PARTNERS