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In this What's Happening Around The Villages podcast, VNN Executive Producer Jill Winters tells you about what activities, entertainment and more are coming up this week.
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It's time for plenty of Saint Patrick's Day fun Villages-style with a resident golf car parade, festival and boat cruises. We've got those fun details along with lots of musical entertainment options for you, too. The new spring/summer course catalog for The Enrichment Academy comes out this week then you can attend a Learn & Grow Expo to meet instructors and learn about the more than 400 course offerings. Join us to find out about all of these happenings and more going on this week.
It's time once again to fill up your week with lots of fun events, activities and entertainment. We have details about this month's on the square events and the annual spring craft show. A new festival is coming your way later in the week, too. On the entertainment front, you can hear the sounds of Marvin Gaye, support The Villages News Horizons Band, dance away to the music of Jimmy Buffett and two musical legends are coming to The Villages, Paul Anka and Wayne Newton. We have information ab...
The first week of March will include the grand re-opening of a renovated executive golf course, registration for The Villages Senior Games and Camp Villages Easter Week, along with an Electric Light Party and a BBQ Bash. And why not toss in the sounds of Queen, The Villages Hometown Band, the Bee Gees and a vocal impressionist.
This is going to be a week filled with a polar plunge, an outdoor concert and movie, the three-day Brownwood Strawberry Festival, and a few resident lifestyle art clubs displaying their one-of-a-kind work. You can also add in a variety of musical entertainment, too.
Get you and your dog ready for a Mardi Pup March and the annual Mardi Gras Festival, Villages-style. We have those details for you, as well as, information about a Valentine's Day Cruise and lots of musical entertainment options, too.
Start your February off with the sounds of Ozzy Osbourne, add in Irish song and dance, then enjoy a comedian. It's also time for another Electric Light Party followed by an annual chili cook-off, home and garden show, and craft beer festival. And learn about a variety of resident lifestyle clubs during several showcases this weekend. **The Electric Light Party has been rescheduled to March 6**
It's time once again to add some fun and activities into your week. This episode begins with shows available through The Villages Entertainment, including the latest production at The Studio, the sounds of Broadway, Cher, some opera, country and even a magician. The deadline to sign-up for Winter Recreation Social Leagues is on Wednesday and we have details about the next Enrichment Academy Speaker Series. Plus, you can add in some high school basketball action, too.
The Villages Recreation has plenty of options for you this week ranging from a By the Sword Fencing Expo to and Outdoor Concert. Multiple resident lifestyle clubs are hosting shows and sales where you can purchase some unique sports memorabilia, photographs and antique pieces. If you want musical entertainment, there is lots to choose from, as well. Listen up and be ready to fill up your week with activities and entertainment.
Keep the new year going strong with two cars shows, three cardio drumming on the square events and much more. Plus, add in dueling pianos, the sounds of Frank Sinatra, the evolution of dance, Tango After Dark and a cabaret, too.
The first full week of 2026 brings a schedule of entertainment that will include the sounds of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Whitney Houston, rescue dogs performing a variety of tricks and stunts, and a few illusionists, too. The Lake Sumter Landing 5K Running of the Squares is happening on Saturday and there are several high school sports teams in action this week.
It's time to close out 2025 and get ready to welcome in 2026! There are a few more opportunities to enjoy a lighted boat cruise aboard Lake Sumter Line, even with your pup, too. Camp Villages Holiday fun has several more activities for you and your grandchildren to enjoy together early in the week, as well. Vote for your favorite entertainer as you see who wins The Villages Got Talent Live show on Monday, and don't miss out on the annual Battle at The Villages boys basketball tournament. ...
Welcome to the week of Christmas! Camp Villages holiday week fun continues, along with some festive offerings aboard Lake Sumter Line. We have those details for you, as well as a few entertainment options you can add to your schedule. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from The Villages Media Group!
A festival of trees auction, menorah lighting and a Christmas pajama bash, oh my. Sprinkle in an outdoor concert and movie, plus toss in a variety of holiday shows, too.
The Villages Christmas Parade is coming your way and we have those fun details for you. We also share with you a new holiday event that is a great excuse for you to do some shopping this weekend. With a wide variety of entertainment available throughout the community this week you are sure to find at least a couple to attend. And this is the final week for a couple of local holiday drives, so don't forget to spread some holiday cheer this season.
We get your ready for Shop and Dine Holi-Days, another Tree Lighting Festival and a Pearl Harbor Day Remembrance Ceremony. And on the musical entertainment front, you have a lot to choose from, including plenty of holiday-themed shows and more.
From the annual Festival of Trees to two Tree Lighting Festivals, we have details to get you into the holiday spirit. Find out how you can support local Special Olympics Florida - Sumter County athletes by bidding on uniquely decorated artificial trees. You will not want to miss out on ice skating performances within Spanish Springs Town Center on Saturday, along with resident performance groups with their holiday routines at both Spanish Springs and Brownwood. Have a great Thanksgivi...
We have plenty of activities and events to share with you this week. We will begin this episode with entertainment options for you then share what's going on within The Villages Recreation and Parks Department. This will include details about an outdoor concert and movie, along with a health and wellness expo and Starry Starry Night event. Plus, there are two car shows on the schedule, as well.
In recognition of Veteran's Day on Tuesday, there are several local events and concerts that you can attend, which includes an annual event at Brownwood Paddock Square filled with patriotism and local American heroes. We also have details about other shows on the calendar including Rocky and the Rollers twice. Plus, we get you ready for the next on the square event and several extra options for this week.
As we enter the first week of November, you can take part in the annual Hearts for our Hospital Health and Cycling Expo and big bike challenge and a three-hour aquafitness marathon. There are a couple of fun ways to see talented dogs in action. Plus, follow the yellow brick road and go somewhere over the rainbow during a production of The Wizard of Oz. We also have details about a New Car Auto Showcase and Artist Round the Square.
Halloween community fun continues this week with a few different activities, including Scooter's Monster Bash and a pirate cruise on Lake Sumter. We also have details about the annual Government Day, plenty of entertainment opportunities for you to enjoy, in addition to information about some new golf amenities coming your way soon. **Update: Lobby Lounge Masquerade on Tues., Oct. 28 at The Sharon has been canceled**
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do you listen to what you record. before you publish it? the 2nd part of this audio was all music znd not the promised interview