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Swan paddle boats, kissing pigs + yoga in the outfield

Hey Lakeland, Kaylee here. Let’s admit it: Monday mornings can sometimes be a little extra rough. We’ve all been there. 👋

Whether you were on-the-go all weekend or relaxed the entire time and still don’t feel rested, it’s easy to wake up Monday feeling a little sluggish. And if you’re a person who’s never felt that, we’re totally not rolling our eyes in envy.

Jessica is the true early bird of the office. But there may be some grumbling on my end, at least at first — before I stretch, meditate + jump in the shower, especially on Mondays. But once I wake up, I enjoy looking forward to all the engaging events that go down in our lovely, happening city.

From trying to be an engaged citizen to cheering on swan paddle boats to...err....kissing a pig – there’s a lot of interesting things happening this week.

So, here I am to help you to shake that funk + look forward to fun with #MustDo Monday. Check it. 👇

Wed., April 24

Good Morning, Lakeland! Diversity | Wed., April 24 | 7:30-9 a.m. | Lakeland Regional Cancer Center, 3525 Lakeland Hills Blvd. | $20+ | Featured panelists: Hear from Dr. David G. Grant of Southeastern University + Dr. Richard C. Harris, author, pastor, Southeastern University professor + more, all while chowing down on a hot breakfast.

Lake Beulah Gateway Improvements Public Meeting #2 | Wed., April 24 | 5:30-7:15 p.m. | Lakeland CED, 510 Hartsell Ave. | Free | The second of two meetings to discuss the proposed improvements at the intersection of Main Street, Sloan Avenue, and Lake Beulah Drive.

Thurs., April 25

Fri., April 26

The Lakeland Derby | Fri., April 26 | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | Frances Langford Promenade at Lake Mirror | Free | Cheer on your favorite team while they race to the finish line in hand-crafted swan paddle boats. Bonus: all proceeds go to Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine.

Sat., April 27

Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias: Beyond the Fluffy World Tour | Sat., April 27 | 8-10 p.m. | RP Funding Center | $35+ | “I don't want to die tomorrow knowing I could've had a piece of cake tonight.” Laugh your evening away with the fluffiest Last Comic Standing celeb.

Sun., April 28

Click here for all the events happening this week.

– LALtoday team (Jessica and Kaylee)