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Region gears up to celebrate nation’s Independence Day

June 27, 2018 By B.C. Manion

If you’re looking for some fun and patriotic ways to celebrate the nation’s birthday, you’ll find lots of options nearby. The master-planned community of Connerton is hosting its fifth annual “Nation Celebration” on July 3 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., at 21100 Fountain Garden Way in Land O’ Lakes. The event will be an old-fashioned neighborhood party, open to the public, featuring a rock wall, … [Read more...]

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02/15/2019 – Landscape workshop

UF/IFAS Hillsborough County Extension will offer a Tri-County Workshop, “You, Too, Can Have a Florida-Friendly Landscape,” for Pasco, Hillsborough and Pinellas counties, Feb. 15 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd. Participants can learn about landscape design, landscape care, wildlife gardens and plant selection. Registration is $10 and includes lunch and refreshments. No refunds will be given. To preregister online, visit bit.ly/ffl4u-feb2019. For information, call (813) 744-5519. … [Read More...]

02/16/2019 – Bingo fundraiser

Needs and Dreams will host a bingo fundraiser Feb. 16 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at Coffee Time, 22299 State Road 54, Suite 102, in Land O' Lakes. The cost is $20 for 10 games. Cash only at the door. Additional cards can be purchased for $1 each. Inside seating is first-come, first-served. There also will be outdoor seating. Snacks, candy and popcorn will be sold. A hamburger, chips and a drink will cost $4. A hot dog, chips and a drink will cost $3. All proceeds will benefit Needs and Dreams for a Dream Kidz mission trip to Puerto Rico for hurricane relief. … [Read More...]

02/16/2019 – Concert 4 A Cure

The Land O’ Lakes Sun Rays’ 10th annual Concert 4 A Cure Land O’ Lakes will take place Feb. 16 from noon to 6 p.m., at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd. There will be an opening ceremony with Girl Scouts, live and Christian music, a Praise Party, a silent auction, and a kids’ play area with a bounce house. Admission is $10 per person and includes the concert plus five sample tickets to Best Taste of the Town. Additional taste tickets are $1. Kids are free. Guests also can get a one-of-a-kind, custom-made T-shirt designed by Jimmy Denton. All proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life Suncoast. For information, call Lilly Fontanez at (813) 551-7351. … [Read More...]

02/16/2019 – Earthbox gardening

Shell’s Feed & Garden Supply, 9513 N. Nebraska Ave., in Tampa, will offer an Earthbox gardening class Feb. 16 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Participants can learn how the Earthbox is a wise investment, how the planting system works, how to step-by-step plant an Earthbox, what you can grow, tips and tricks and what will grow in the area. Guests also can see and touch the Earthbox and have their questions answered. A goody-bag will be provided per ticket holder, which will include a discount voucher for Earthbox purchases made on the day of the class. The cost is $10. Register at tinyurl.com/y8us9m5r. … [Read More...]

02/16/2019 – Free ‘Coco’ movie

Tampa Theatre’s Traveling Picture Show will present a free screening of the movie, “Coco,” as part of its new outdoor film series, parkCINEMA, Feb. 16. The movie will be shown at 7 p.m., at Al Lopez Park, 4810 N. Himes Ave., in Tampa. Guests can bring picnic baskets, blankets and lawn chairs. … [Read More...]

02/16/2019 – Kiddush luncheon

Congregation Kol Ami, 3919 Moran Road in Tampa, will host a Kiddush luncheon Feb. 16, after the 9:30 a.m. Shabbat services. Admission is free, but non-members are asked to RSVP by calling (813) 962-6338. … [Read More...]

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