The Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road in Tampa, will host a “Sounds of Swing” dance concert on Sept. 24 at 8 p.m. There will be swing dance lessons at 6:30 p.m. The lesson is free for all ticket holders, and no partner is needed. Tickets are $12 to $18. For information, call (813) 922-8167 or visit CarrollwoodCenter.org.
09/24/2016 – Intro to tools
The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host “An Introduction to Tools for Jr. Woodworkers” on Sept. 24 from 10 a.m. to noon, for ages 9 to 15. A signed liability waiver and registration are required. For information, call (813) 929-1214.
09/24/2016 – Gaither High garage sale
Gaither High School will host its first Band Garage Sale on Sept. 24 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine, in the school parking lot at 16200 N. Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa. There will be vendors and businesses introducing their products and/or services. Food trucks also will be on site. Proceeds will help send the Gaither High School Band to Carnegie Hall. For information, contact Melissa Seaman at or (786) 514-0128.
09/24/2016 – Kids movie & popcorn
The New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills, will offer a children’s movie and popcorn on Sept. 24 at 1:15 p.m., for kindergarten through third grade. For information and what film will be shown, call (813) 788-6375.
09/24/2016 – Teen volunteer training
The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host a teen volunteer training session on Sept. 24 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Those interested must fill out a form on the library website and register for a training session. For information or assistance, call (813) 929-1214.
09/23/2016 – Local AARP chapter
First Baptist church drama
First Baptist Church of Lutz, 18116 U.S. 41, will present “Behind the Family Portrait,” and eight-room drama, on Sept. 23, Sept. 24, Sept. 25, Sept. 30, Oct. 1 and Oct. 2. For times and reservations, call (813) 949-7495.
09/22/2016 – Teen gaming
The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City will host teen gaming on Sept. 22 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., for grades six to 12. There will be Xbox 360, Wii U, PlayStation 3 or 4 and free snacks. For information, call (352) 567-3576.
Bible study
Break Thru Ministries of Tampa Bay will host the “Women at the Well” women’s Bible study every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m., at Heritage Church, 1854 Oak Grove Blvd., in Lutz. There is a book fee, and child care will be provided. For information, call (813) 948-8860.
09/24/2016 – Two-day plant sale
Kessler’s Cacti & Things will host a two-day plant sale at Bearss Groves, 14316 Lake Magdalene Blvd., in Tampa, on Sept. 24 and Sept. 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. There will be cactus and succulents, including rare collector specimens; desert roses, including specimen plants; herbs, orchids and bromeliads; as well as cactus soil, pots, fertilizer and decorative gravel. Bring your own cactus and succulent questions for “Ask a Botanist.” For information, call (813) 751-9409.