Photo: (l-r) Jacquie Petet, Exec. Dir. of CSS and Plant Lady Elaine Pittman, Club Member
GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB well-known member and in-house green thumb specialist, Elaine Pittman, a/k/a “The Plant Lady” in the community has once again donated $500 to Christian Social Services in Land O’Lakes which has long-served the area’s needy and homeless. Ms. Pittman grows, propagates, pots and sells plants at club events throughout the year and saves all proceeds for CSS. She has for many years donated her target amount of $1,000 per year and due to a dire need this summer has stepped up earlier with a half-year’s donation.
2017 July 4th Parade and Celebration
GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club has put together another memorable 4th of July Parade & Celebration in Lutz….probably the largest ever. Crowds came out along the parade route and then celebrated with all kinds of family-oriented festivities and fun events at the Historic Lutz Train Depot Park. It was a fabulous day for the community and another big success for the Woman’s Club.
GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club Parade Float for July 4th Celebration
GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club members are busily prepping their club parade float entry in the Annual Lutz 4th of July Celebration with this year’s theme of “Volunteer– Put Your Heart Into It”. The Woman’s Club has sponsored this terrific old-time small town parade for decades and thousands of locals come out for a true family Parade and Celebration.
Club Goes Hot Air Ballooning!
Photo: Balloon pilot with Woman’s Club members (plus a daughter)
GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club members (plus a daughter) enjoyed a wonderful outing of hot air ballooning this week and lived to tell their story. These gals are an adventuresome lot and loved their experience aloft. The ladies took a break before preparing for the fabulous Lutz 4th of July celebration.
Club Awards $23,200 in Scholarships
Photo: (l-r) Student Recipients Colton Heath, Evan Cane, Club President Karin D’Amico, Meaghan Slater, Jessica Berringer & Scholarship Chair Joanne Hurley
GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB is pleased to announce the recipients of its Class of 2017 Scholarship Awards. Woman’s Club President Karin D’Amico presented 2 Lutz Volunteer Fire Dept. Memorial Endowment Scholarships for $5,000 each to Lutz residents Meaghan Slater (FSU) and Bailey Draper* (Pasco-Hern CC) (not pictured). Six additional club scholarships of $2200 each were awarded to Jessica Berringer (USF), Colton Heath (UF), Casey Broker* (FSC), Lila Baker* (UF), Evan Cane (USF) and Analise Morrow* (FSU). The Woman’s Club 2017 Scholarships totaled $23,200.00 and the recipients selected were graduates of Steinbrenner, Sunlake and Land O’Lakes High Schools, all within our communities. The Woman’s Club prides itself on its longstanding commitment and support to the community and to education.
(*indicates unavailable for photo)
“INDEPENDENCE DAY, THE LUTZ WAY” Cake Contest
The ever-popular Annual Cake Contest is one of the many fun events to be featured at the LUTZ ANNUAL 4th of JULY PARADE AND CELEBRATION. This very popular family-oriented celebration is one of the best small town 4th of July parades and community parties in Florida. Come out with the entire family for a fun-filled day commemorating our nation’s birthday……CELEBRATE “INDEPENDENCE DAY—THE LUTZ WAY” !!!!
Download flyer: Cake Contest – 2017 – Flyer.
LUTZ 4TH OF JULY CAKE CONTEST
Adult Best Decorated
Guv’na Favorite
Youth Best Decorated (11-18)
Judge’s Favorite
Children’s Best Decorated (10 & under)
Guv’na Favorite
Youth Best Decorated (11-18)
Judge’s Favorite
Children’s Best Decorated (10 & under)
Men Only
Best Tasting
Best Pie (All Ages)
Most Patriotic (All Ages)
New Category for 2017 – Cupcakes
Best Tasting
Best Pie (All Ages)
Most Patriotic (All Ages)
New Category for 2017 – Cupcakes
ENTRIES MAY BE DROPPED OFF AT:
LUTZ COMMUNITY CENTER
98 1ST AVE NW, LUTZ
JULY 3RD FROM 4-7PM AND FROM 6-9AM JULY 4TH.
THE ROADS CLOSE AT 7:30 AM ON THE 4TH.
NO CAKES LARGER THAN 9X13.
NO CAKES OR PIES THAT REQUIRE REFRIGERATION.
FOR MORE INFO CONTACT KARIN 813-786-8461