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Lake Alfred Holds First Citizen’s Academy Graduation

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Lake Alfred, FL

The City of Lake Alfred handed out graduation certificates for its first Citizen’s Academy during it’s scheduled City Meeting on June 22. Both adults and teens participated in the six week course.

Residents attended the weekly program on Thursday evenings to learn about how the City of Lake Alfred works, meet the staff and workers who keep the city running, and find new ways to get involved. Participants also took part in planting trees around a lift station at Lake Alfred’s Mackay Gardens and Lakeside Preserve.

Aubrey Fuller, the Grant and Outreach Manager, presented the certificates to each resident for completion of the program. Fuller gave special thanks to Anaeli Quinones, who coordinated schedules and staff for the program.

Graduates received a certificate in a clear frame and gathered with city officials for a photo.

The next Citizen’s Academy has not yet been announced. For questions or registration information, contact [email protected].

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Becky McLachlan is a lifelong writer who founded The Citrus Tea News, Polk County's locally owned independent digital news publication. A former public elementary school teacher and longtime educator, she holds a master's degree in counseling psychology and is finishing a graduate program in school leadership. She spent a decade in education building safe spaces for learning amid unpaid hours, coffee-fueled conversations about too much tech time and not enough recess, and advocating for teachers who deserve better pay and sanity. Now she brings that same community-first spirit to local journalism, covering the people, places, and stories that make Polk County home. So, get comfy, grab a cup of tea, and let's talk about what matters.

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