Good Morning, Villages. Welcome to the first day of spring 🌷! Here in central Florida, it just means Oak tree pollen levels are off the charts, and it will soon feel like we are living on the surface of the sun. Get outside and enjoy the few remaining cooler, sunny days! Welcome to our newest subscribers, who join 2300 other villagers looking for live music and events around the Villages area.

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In today’s Villages Pulse:

• Waffle House opens, for real this time

• a new poll!

• lots of events and music

Let’s dive in.

— Kevin Rogers, Publisher

Villages Pulse puts a lot of focus on food, live music, and events, but we have to stay active to work off all that food and drink! I’m curious what our readers are doing to stay fit, have fun, and socialize on the daily. Pickleball is my number one, but softball is a close second. Let us know your favorite sport or exercise:

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Business News

Waffle House Opened Today ( for real this time)

We reported on Monday that Waffle House was to open it’s door’s that morning. However the waffle gods had other ideas, as a water main break in the area postponed the opening by a couple days. Hit reply to this email and let me know if you went to the Waffle House today, or if you are planning to go soon, and give us your thoughts on the experience.

What’s Happenin’

📽️ Free Movie: Last Breath | Old Mill Playhouse | Thu March 20 | 11am - 2:30pm | Details

🎤 Karaoke with Big Country | Oxford Downs Tiki Bar | Thu March 20 | 7 - 10 PM

🎸 Mike & Terrie Live | Oxford Downs Tiki Bar | Fri March 21 | 6 - 9 PM

🎸 Peaches & Karim Live | Oxford Downs Tiki Bar | Sat Mar 22 | 7 - 10 PM

🎾 Small Group Lessons | Churchill Street Recreation | Fri March 21 | 9 - 11am | Learn the basics of Shuffleboard, bocce, cornhole, and tennis | must register | more info, call 352-674-1800

🎨 Fairy Moon Paint Party | Grand Oaks The Bistro | Thu March 20 | 1 - 4 PM | More info

🎦 Brothers After War Presented by Gary Sinise | Old Mill Playhouse | Fri Mar 21 @ 4pm - 6pm | Free to Veterans and family | More info

🏇 Hoof + Halter Polo Tournament | Villages Polo Club | Fri March 21 @ 3PM & Sun March 23 @ 1PM | Friday Music: Gilly & The Girl 4:30 - 6 PM | More Info

Spring Craft Market | Brown & Brown Farms | Sat March 22 | 10am - 3pm | Browse unique handmade goods, enjoy delicious bites from local food trucks, and celebrate the season with fun for the whole family. More Details

/̵͇̿̿/'̿'̿ ̿ ̿̿ USA Gun Shows | Grand Oaks Resort | Sat/Sun March 22 & 23 | 10am - 4pm | More info

🎸 Malibu Boys Tribute to the Beach Boys | Lake Miona Recreation | Sat March 22 | 6:30pm | More Info

🧠Rock & Roll Game Show Trivia Night | Grand Oaks Resort | Sat March 22 | 5 - 8:30 PM | More info

🏺 Glass Fusion Showcase | Rohan Recreation | Sat March 22 | 10am - 2pm | Unique fused-glass jewelry, bowls, vases, plates, and original designs in glass, mosaic and metal art will be on display | Free, open to public

🎪 Mr. Swindle’s Traveling Peculiarium | Millennium Park, Wildwood | March 27 thru April 6 | captivating 90-minute extravaganza delighting his audience with an unparalleled exhibition of classic vintage amusement, live acrobats and comedy. This looks to be a MUST SEE | More info & Tickets

Civil News & Updates

Closures

Odell Recreation Indoor and Outdoor Facilities and Family Pool Closed | Thu March 20

Poll #2

Weather

Thursday

75 🌡️ 46| 🌤️ | 0% | 🌬️ SW 10 - 15 mph, Gusts 30

Friday

69 🌡️ 44 | ☀️ | 0% | 🌬️ N 5 - 10 mph

Saturday

75 🌡️ 47 | ☀️ | 0% | 🌬️ SW 0 - 5mph

Sunday

82 🌡️ 57 | 🌤️ | 0% | 🌬️ SSE 0 - 5 mph

Live Music Lowdown

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