The Laker/Lutz News

Serving Pasco since 1981/Serving Lutz since 1964

Mary Rathman

Smart driver course

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The AARP Smart Driver Class, for drivers age 50 and older, will be offered at these locations:

  • Sept. 16 at the Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway. Call Eugene Pool at (813) 939-8585.
  • Sept. 19 at Meadow Pointe I Community Center, Building C, 28245 County Line Road in Wesley Chapel. Call Dennis Smith at (813) 994-9832.
  • Sept. 19 at St. James United Methodist Church, 16202 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., in New Tampa. Call (813) 971-4790.

The cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. Registration is required.

Coloring for adults

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These libraries will offer “Outside the Lines: Coloring for Adults.”

  • Sept. 15 at 6 p.m., New Tampa Regional Library, 10001 Cross Creek Blvd.
  • Sept. 21 at 1 p.m., Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W. Bearss Ave., in Tampa

Participants can learn how to relieve stress and boost creativity with art, fun and mellow music.

For information, call (813) 273-3652, or visit HCPLC.org.

09/15/2016 – Community garden meeting

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The New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills, will host a community garden meeting on Sept. 15 at 6:30 p.m., for anyone interested in gardening. For information, call (813) 788-6375.

09/15/2016 – Bidding basics workshop

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The Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W. Bearss Ave., in Tampa, will offer “Bid Pricing Basics” on Sept. 15 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Participants can learn how to create successful bids and brush up on current techniques. There will be a demonstration on how to use financial tools to affect profit and profitability. For information, call (813) 273-3652.

09/15/2016 – Learn to code

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The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will offer “Coder Dojo Jr.” on Sept. 15 at 3 p.m., for grades six to 12. Participants can learn to code, and learn how to write software and apps in the two-hour class. Admission is free. For information, call (352) 567-3576.

09/15/2016 – Photo contest

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Gulfside Hospice & Palliative Care is hosting its annual photo contest for its 2017 calendar. The theme is “Pasco County: Through Your Eyes.” All photos must be shot in Pasco County and be sizable for printing horizontally at 12 inches wide by 9 inches high. The deadline for submitting photos is 5 p.m., on Sept. 15. Winning entries will be notified by Oct. 15. For complete rules and information, call (800) 561-4883, or email .

09/18/2016 – Classical music concert

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Grace Lutheran Church, 3714 W. Linebaugh Ave., in Tampa, will present a classical music concert on Sept. 18 at 4 p.m. Musical selections will include the works of Franz Joseph Haydn, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, George Friderick Handel and more. Donations will be accepted to support the music ministry at Grace Lutheran. For information, call (813) 961-8747.

09/17/2016 – Disney music

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The Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road, will present “Magical Music” on Sept. 17 at 7:30 p.m. The Carrollwood Community Chorus will showcase a collection of Disney musical favorites, bringing to life sea creatures to sleeping beauties. Tickets range from $10 to $16. For information, call (813) 269-1310.

Health News 09/07/2016

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Local company to provide EpiPen at cost
The Canadian Medstore, which operates six offices throughout Central Florida, has announced that its pharmacy fulfillment partners will suspend all markups and will offer EpiPen at cost. Families can source an EpiPen Twin Pack for $180, rather than over $700 at traditional pharmacies.

The Canadian Medstore opened its first storefront location in Zephyrhills in 2003.

For more information, contact Bill Hepscher at (813) 788-2007 or .

 

(Courtesy of Medical Center of Trinity)
(Courtesy of Medical Center of Trinity)

Physician of the Year
The Medical Center of Trinity has honored Dr. Stephen Hanff, board certified orthopedic surgeon, as its Physician of the Year. Hanff was chosen among 35 nominees for the award.

Hanff received his undergraduate degree at the University of Miami and his medical degree from the Miller School of Medicine, where he was elected to membership in Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.

He graduated medical school with honors in 2004 and completed his internship and orthopedic residency at the University of Florida.

09/11/2016 – Patriotic concert

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The Benedictine Sisters of Florida will host an American Patriotic Concert on Sept. 11 at 2 p.m., at Holy Name Monastery, 12138 Wichers Road in St. Leo. The concert will feature the Friendship Singers and the Benedictine Sisters. Light refreshments and a social will follow the performance. Reservations are not required. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted. For information, visit BenedictineSistersOfFl.org.