Mary Rathman

Cox Elementary 90th
R.B. Cox Elementary School, in Dade City, will host a 90th year celebration for alumni, current students, current and former staff, families, and the Dade City community, and is asking for photos and memories. The school also will create a montage video, and are looking for alumni interested in being interviewed.

The “90th Year Celebration Kickoff” will be on Sept. 30. It will begin at 9 a.m., in front of the school, followed by light refreshments in the cafeteria.

If you would like to share photos, memories or be interviewed, email .

For information about the celebration, call Margaret “Megan” Fortunato at (727) 644-8561.

Health care career open house
Rasmussen College, 18600 Fernview St., in Land O’ Lakes, will host a Health Care Career Open House on Sept. 8 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Participants can learn about a career as a nurse, as well as a radiologic technologist and physical therapist assistant. Guests also can tour the campus and meet one-on-one with college faculty and staff.

For information, contact Carol Taylor at (813) 435-3604 or .

Free math activities
Saint Leo University, 33701 State Road 52 in St. Leo, will once again offer its Math Circle — a free, community outreach program for children in fourth to eighth grade.

Participants work weekly with Saint Leo math and science faculty on hands-on activities to encourage an interest in math.

Meetings take place on Thursdays, through Dec. 1, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., in Lewis Hall, Room 305.

For information, contact Monika Kiss at (352) 588-8836 or .

Veterans Elementary fundraiser
Veterans Elementary School of Wesley Chapel and Culver’s, 2303 Sun Vista Drive in Lutz, are partnering for a “Scoopie Night” on Sept. 14 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Ten percent of all purchases made during that time will be donated back to Veterans Elementary.

Practice ACT test
Steinbrenner High School, 5575 W. Lutz Lake Fern Road in Lutz, will offer The Princeton Review Practice ACT Test on Sept. 24 from 9 a.m. To 3:30 p.m., for high school students throughout the area. The cost is $25.

For information, email Lynette Mills at

GTE Financial awards scholarships
GTE Financial has awarded 36 local high school and undergraduate students with scholarships as part of its annual initiative to invest in the education of the community’s future leaders.

More than 500 applicants were reviewed and evaluated, and the students were selected on their demonstrated dedication, perseverance and commitment to their education while also giving back to their communities.

Combined, these students completed hundreds of hours of volunteer work that has led to positive changes to the communities.

Each student received a $2,500 scholarship at an awards luncheon at TPepin’s Hospitality Center.

College Night at PHSC
Pasco-Hernando State College will host three College Nights for prospective students in the Pasco County area.

• Sept. 13 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at Dade City campus, 36727 Blanton Road
• Sept. 14 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at New Port Richey campus, 10230 Ridge Road
• Sept. 15 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at Nature Coast Technical High School in Brooksville

Representatives from PHSC, and many public and private colleges, universities, other educational institutions, and the military will participate and provide residents in PHSC’s two-county area with a one-stop opportunity to get information on admissions, financial aid, and programs for post-secondary study.

High school students, parents and prospective students of all ages can attend.

Admission is free. For information, call (855) 669-7472.

Youth art contest
The Medical Center of Trinity will have its fifth annual “Expressions of Thanks” youth art contest.

Youth from kindergarten through 12th grade are invited to celebrate the service of all U.S. military veterans, those who currently serve our nation and their families, by submitting artwork, poetry or an essay. The deadline is Sept. 30.

Participants and their families will be invited to a reception on Nov. 6 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., and all entries will be on display Nov. 6 through Nov. 27.

Each participant will receive a recognition certificate. First place winners in each grade level will receive a $25 gift card. The grand prize winner will receive their choice of either a bicycle or an iPod Nano.

For complete rules and submission requirements, call (727) 834-4868, or email .