Mary Rathman

Congregation Kol Ami, 3919 Moran Road, will have an open house on Aug. 28 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Guests can meet Rabbi Bob, Cantor Beth, the religious school teachers and committee representatives, visit the new youth lounge, see the new Kol Ami Kids’ Korner, sign up for a youth group, have hot dogs and watermelon, and support the teens by having their car washed. The bloodmobile also will be on-site. For information, call (813) 962-6338.

The Gulfport Casino Ballroom, 5500 Shore Blvd., S, in Gulfport, will host the “20,000 Geckos Under the Sea Gecko Ball” on Aug. 27 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. There will be live music, dancing, catered cuisine, a costume contest, live and silent auctions, and a gecko queen coronation. Tickets are $35 each and are available at the Gulfport Welcome Center, Gulfport Beach Bazaar, or online at VisitGulfportFlorida.com.

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host string art for preteens on Aug. 27 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., for ages 9 to 15. Participants can design their own art. Registration and a completed liability waiver are required. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

The Cake Girl’s dessert trailer will celebrate its opening, along with other food truck vendors, on Aug. 27 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Gables Motorsports of Wesley Chapel, 28009 Wesley Chapel Blvd. There will be drinks, food, giveaways and free cupcakes. For information, email Kristina Lavallee at .

The Rotary Club of Zephyrhills will present “SummerJam 2016” on Aug. 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Skydive City, 4241 Sky Dive Lane in Zephyrhills. There will be games and activities, skydivers, food and drinks, water slides, face painting and more. Parking is $10. All proceeds will benefit the Rotary Club and the Thomas Promise Foundation. For information, call Sean Klotz at (813) 388-0970 or Amanda Keith at (352) 424-1747.

Knights of Columbus San Antonio Council 1768 will host a chicken pilau dinner on Aug. 27 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Knights Hall, 11549 Curley Road in San Antonio. The cost is $8 for adults and $5 for children 12 and younger. All proceeds will benefit the Knights’ charities. The dinner is eat-in or takeout. For information, email .

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will present “An Introduction to Tools for Jr. Woodworkers” on Aug. 27 from 10 a.m. to noon, for ages 9 to 15. Participants can learn about the various woodworking tools in the Foundry. A signed liability waiver and registration are required. For information or to register, call (813) 929-1214.

The “Rally Around Town” Port St. Pete Food Truck Rally will take place Aug. 26 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., at 250 Eighth Ave., S.E., in St. Petersburg. There will be live music, waterfront seating, free parking and free admission. For information, visit StPete.org.

The Pasco Federated Republican Women’s Club will sponsor a High Tea Party on Aug. 26 at 11 a.m., at the Angel Tea Room, 37847 Meridian Ave., in Dade City. Guests are encouraged to wear their favorite Kentucky Derby-style hat. The cost is $25. For information, contact Fran Scerbo at or (727) 597-3727.

Congregation Kol Ami, 3919 Moran Road in Tampa, will host family Shabbat services on Aug. 26 at 6:30 p.m. There will be family friendly melodies to learn along with your children, and musical instruments. For information, call (813) 962-6338.