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What’s Happening (02/11/26): Garden club sells memorial trees

February 11, 2026 By Special to The Laker/Lutz News

Dade City Garden Club offers Memorial Tree program

DADE CITY – The Dade City Garden Club is accepting orders for memorial trees to be planted in the city and dedicated at the 2026 Arbor Day Memorial Tree program scheduled for April 23 at 10 am. 

This is an opportunity to plant a living tribute to honor a memory, a celebration or to recognize a special person or event.

The donation to reserve a 2026 Arbor Day Memorial Tree is $100. Trees requested after March 15 will be placed on a wait list for consideration in 2027.

Visit dadecitygardenclub.com or email Mona Goossens at for details and to download a reservation form. Mail a completed form and payment (check made payable to the DADE CITY GARDEN CLUB) to Mona Goossens, 13039 Tradition Drive, Dade City, FL 33525 before the March 15 deadline.

 

Feb. 11

Toddler Storytime

Children up to 2 years old join in stories, songs, movement and other fun activities at Hugh Embry Library. Call 352-567-3576 for details.

10:15-11 a.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City

 

Baby Storytime

Babies sit on a parent’s lap during Baby Storytime at Land O’ Lakes Library. Call 813-929-1214 for details.

10:15-10:45 or 11:15-11:45 a.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes

 

Preschool Storytime

Children listen to stories and songs during Preschool Storytime at New River Library. Call 813-788-6375 for details.

10:15-11 or 11-11:45 a.m.; 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel

 

Chair Yoga

Adults do various poses during Chair Yoga at Zephyrhills Public Library. Call 813-780-0064 for details.

10:30-11:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills

 

Preschool Storytime

Children ages 3-5 enjoy stories, songs and activities during Preschool Storytime at Hugh Embry Library. Call 352-567-3576 for details.

11 a.m.-noon; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City

 

Ingenuity Lab

Children in grades K-5 create dragons during Ingenuity Lab: Chinese New Year at Hugh Embry Library. Call 352-567-3576 for details.

2-5 p.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City

 

Chess Club 

Chess Master–rated coach Rick McKnight teaches intermediate and advanced players in grades 4-12 at New River Library. Registration required. Call 813-788-6375 for details.

3:30-4:30 p.m.; 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel

 

Mat Yoga

Michelle Mack instructs a mat yoga session at Zephyrhills Public Library. Bring a mat. Call 813-780-0064 for details.

4-5 p.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills

 

Chess Club 

Chess Master–rated coach Rick McKnight teaches beginners in grades 4-12 at New River Library. Registration required. Call 813-788-6375 for details.

4:30-5:30 p.m.; 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel 

 

Circle Loom 101

Adults learn how to loom during Circle Loom 101 at Land O’ Lakes Library. Call 813-929-1214 for details.

4-6 p.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes

 

Chess Club

People of all ages and skill levels play in a weekly U.S. Chess Federation–affiliated club at Hugh Embry Library. Call 352-567-3576 for details.

5:15-6:45 p.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City

 

Conversation Corner

Improve reading, writing and speaking with tutor support during English Conversation Corner at Land O’ Lakes Library. Call 813-929-1214 for details.

6-7:30 p.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes

 

Feb. 12

Woodworking

Land O’ Lakes Library invites adults ages 18+ (or youth 9+ with guardian) to use Makerspace tools for approved projects. Bring your own plans and materials. Closed-toe shoes and completed Foundry Waiver & Safety Playbook forms required. Registration required. Call 813-929-1214 for details.

9-10:30 a.m.; 10:30 a.m.-noon; or noon-1:30 p.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes

 

Storytime Fun!

Toddlers and preschoolers read, sing and dance at Zephyrhills Public Library. Call 813-780-0064 for details.

10-10:20 or 10:30-10:50 a.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills

 

Ingenuity Lab

Children in grades K-5 create dragons during Ingenuity Lab: Chinese New Year at Hugh Embry Library. Call 352-567-3576 for details.

10 a.m.-5 p.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City

 

Preschool Storytime

Land O’ Lakes Library invites ages 3-5 and their caregivers for stories and songs. Call 813-929-1214 for details.

10:15-10:45 a.m. or 11:15-11:45 a.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes

 

Matinee Concert

Sweet Jazz Tampa Bay, a four-piece live band, performs a “senior-friendly” matinee concert with a variety of old-fashioned holiday classics, love songs and seasonal standards at Harvester Community Church. Admission and parking are free. Donations are appreciated. Call 813-948-2311 for details. 

1:30-3 p.m.; 2432 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes

 

Mat Yoga

Michelle Mack instructs a mat yoga session at Zephyrhills Public Library. Bring a mat. Call 813-780-0064 for details.

4-5 p.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills

 

Republican Club

The Wesley Chapel Republican Club Inc. holds its February meeting at Myrtle Lake Baptist Church. Pasco County Tax Collector Mike Fasano will serve as the guest speaker. Doors open at 6 p.m.

6:30 p.m.; 2017 Reigler Road, Land O’ Lakes

 

Feb. 13

Toddler Storytime

Land O’ Lakes Library invites toddlers ages 1-2 and their caregivers for storytime. Call 813-929-1214 for details.

9:45-10:05 a.m., 10:15-10:35 a.m., or 11:15-11:35 a.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes

 

Dino Dig

Dino Dig offers sensory activities at Zephyrhills Public Library. Dress in clothes that can get dirty. Call 813-780-0064 for details.

10-11 a.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills

 

Ingenuity Lab

Children in grades K-5 create dragons during Ingenuity Lab: Chinese New Year at Hugh Embry Library. Call 352-567-3576 for details.

10 a.m.-5 p.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City

 

Speaker Series

Hugh Embry Library and the Florida Humanities Council present David Morton: “A Motion Picture Paradise” about the film industry. Call 352-567-3576 for details.

2-3 p.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City

 

Bingo

Adults play bingo for prizes at Zephyrhills Public Library. Reservations are recommended. Call 813-780-0064 for details.

3-4 p.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills

 

Heart of Pasco Toastmasters

Looking to become a more confident speaker or leader or just comfortable talking 1 on 1 with people? Join Heart of Pasco Toastmasters club meeting at Dade City Christian Church, Bldg. B. Toastmasters is a supportive, fun way to improve public speaking, leadership and communication skills. Text 435-772-1151 for details.

6 p.m.; 11800 Windsorwood Ave., Dade City 

 

Feb. 14

Master Gardener

Adults learn about the amaryllis plant during a Master Gardener seminar at Zephyrhills Public Library. Register for the event at eventbrite.com. An Ask the Gardener session will take place at 9 and 10:30 a.m. Call 813-780-0064 for details.

10-11 a.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills

 

Ingenuity Lab

Children in grades K-5 create dragons during Ingenuity Lab: Chinese New Year at Hugh Embry Library. Call 352-567-3576 for details.

10 a.m.-5 p.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City

 

Supersized Storytime

Children listen to stories and songs during Supersized Storytime at Land O’ Lakes Library. Call 813-929-1214 for details.

10:15-11 a.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes

 

Sweetheart Skate

AdventHealth Center Ice hosts a romantic night on the town through Sweetheart Skate. The one-hour ice skating special costs $22 for two people to skate for an hour. The price includes two skaters and two pairs of rental skates for one flat rate (price includes tax). 

Noon, 1:15 or 2:30 p.m.; 3173 Cypress Ridge Blvd., Wesley Chapel

 

Library Concert

The Florida Jazz Express performs a Music for the Young and Young at Heart Concert at Land O’ Lakes Library. Call 813-929-1214 for details.

Noon-2 p.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes

 

Maker Saturday

Children create gnomes during Maker Saturday at Hugh Embry Library. Call 352-567-3576 for details.

2-3 p.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City

 

Feb. 16

Democratic Club

The East Pasco Democratic Club meets at the Genesis Center and on Zoom. Scott Graber, of the Pasco Dem Election Committee, will discuss plans for winning the U.S. House and Senate in 2026. All friends of the Democratic Party are welcome. Refreshments are provided. Contact eastpascodems.com for details.  

6:30 p.m.; 38112 15th Ave., Zephyrhills

 

Feb. 17

Medicare/Medicaid

Learn about Medicare, Medicaid and food stamps at Zephyrhills Public Library. Call José Rodríguez at 813-420-3013 for details.

9 a.m.-3 p.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills

 

Woodworking

Land O’ Lakes Library invites adults ages 18+ (or youth 9+ with guardian) to use Makerspace tools for approved projects. Bring your own plans and materials. Closed-toe shoes and completed Foundry Waiver & Safety Playbook forms required. Registration required. Call 813-929-1214 for details.

10-11:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes

 

Book Sale

The Friends of the Library holds its weekly book sale at Land O’ Lakes Library. Call 813-929-1214 for details.

10 a.m.-noon; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes

 

Ingenuity Lab

Children in grades K-5 learn about binary coding with bracelets during Ingenuity Lab: Binary Code at Hugh Embry Library. Call 352-567-3576 for details.

10 a.m.-5 p.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City

 

Toddler Storytime

Children up to 2 years old join in stories, songs, movement and other fun activities at Hugh Embry Library. Call 352-567-3576 for details.

10:15-11 a.m. or 11:15 a.m.-noon; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City

 

Yarn for More

Yarn enthusiasts work on projects during Yarn for More at Hugh Embry Library. Call 352-567-3576 for details.

12:15-1:45 p.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City

 

Book Club

The 3rd Tuesday Book Club discusses “The Silent Patient” by Alex Michaelides at Hugh Embry Library. Call 352-567-3576 for details.

2-3 p.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City

 

Dungeons & Dragons

Teens and adults play Dungeons & Dragons at Zephyrhills Public Library. The group will play standard 5e. Call 813-780-0064 to register for the event. 

3-4 p.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills

 

Feb. 18

Baby Storytime

Babies sit on a parent’s lap during Baby Storytime at Land O’ Lakes Library. Call 813-929-1214 for details.

10:15-10:45 or 11:15-11:45 a.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes

 

Toddler Storytime

Children up to 2 years old join in stories, songs, movement and other fun activities at Hugh Embry Library. Call 352-567-3576 for details.

10:15-11 a.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City

 

Chair Yoga

Adults do various poses during Chair Yoga at Zephyrhills Public Library. Call 813-780-0064 for details.

10:30-11:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills

 

Preschool Storytime

Children ages 3-5 enjoy stories, songs and activities during Preschool Storytime at Hugh Embry Library. Call 352-567-3576 for details.

11 a.m.-noon; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City

 

Block Painting

People decorate wooden blocks during Block Painting at Land O’ Lakes Library. Supplies are provided for the free program. Call 813-929-1214 for details.

2-4 p.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes

 

Ingenuity Lab

Children in grades K-5 learn about binary coding with bracelets during Ingenuity Lab: Binary Code at Hugh Embry Library. Call 352-567-3576 for details.

2-5 p.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City

 

Mat Yoga

Michelle Mack instructs a mat yoga session at Zephyrhills Public Library. Bring a mat. Call 813-780-0064 for details.

4-5 p.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills

 

Chess Club

People of all ages and skill levels play in a weekly U.S. Chess Federation–affiliated club at Hugh Embry Library. Call 352-567-3576 for details.

5:15-6:45 p.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City

 

Writer’s Corner

A staffer at Keiser University-Tampa leads the Writer’s Corner writing workshop at Land O’ Lakes Library. Register in advance. Call 813-929-1214 for details.

6-7 p.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes

 

Conversation Corner

Improve reading, writing and speaking with tutor support during English Conversation Corner at Land O’ Lakes Library. Call 813-929-1214 for details.

6-7:30 p.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes

 

Democratic Club

The Central Pasco Democratic Club meets at Meadow Pointe I Clubhouse and on Zoom. They have an open discussion on winning back the U.S. House and Senate. All friends of the Democratic Party are invited. Visit centralpascodems.com or call 813-453-1663 for details.

6 p.m.; 28245 County Line Road, Wesley Chapel

 

March 8

Kumquat Festival

The 29th annual Kumquat Festival has been postponed to March 8 due to weather. Hosted by the Greater East Pasco Chamber of Commerce, the free family-friendly festival welcomes more than 40,000 attendees each year for arts & crafts vendors, kumquat treats, live entertainment and community fun. kumquatfestival.org or eastpasochamber.org

9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Downtown Dade City

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