Mary Rathman

Gulfside Hospice will offer an eight-week bereavement support group starting Aug. 25 at 3 p.m., at Gulfside’s Bereavement and Community Outreach Center, 6230 Lafayette Road in New Port Richey. Groups will take place every Thursday, and are for anyone coping with the loss of a loved one. For information, call Kelly Cavagnetto at (813) 431-3348, prior to the start date.

A free, volunteer-run clinic is open for the education and support of those diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy. CARE TampaBay provides education and support in coping with neuropathy, dealing with physical limitations, home safety and symptom management. Appointments are now being taken for August and September. For information, contact Cindy Tofthagen at (813) 396-9441 or .

Hillsborough County residents can get free one-on-one financial guidance on basic personal finance topics from Florida Master Money Mentors. Members meet at a community location. Residents can learn how to develop a spending and savings plan, manage debt, build credit history, and achieve financial goals. Anyone interested can call Lisa Leslie at (813) 744-5519, ext. 54143.

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. Reservations and/or cancellations must be made no later than Aug. 23. For information and to RSVP, contact Fran Scerbo at or (727) 597-3727.

The third annual “Blinged Bingo Benefit” for the Hacienda Girls Ranch will be on Aug. 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Lutz Community Center, 101 First Ave., N.W. The Ranch is a safe haven for at-risk, abused and/or homeless teen girls. Tickets are $20, and include lunch and 10 bingo games. Extra cards will be available for purchase. Reservations are required. For information, call (813) 240-9321.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Tampa Bay will host an orientation session on Aug. 23 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Wesley Chapel Honda, 27750 Wesley Chapel Blvd., for those interested in becoming a mentor. For a full schedule in all counties, visit the volunteer page at BBBSTampaBay.org. For information, contact Deb Kristol-Irwin at (813) 997-6881 or .

Members of the Tampa Bay Ukulele Society will host a free beginner ukulele workshop on Aug. 22 at 6:30 p.m., at the Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W. Bearss Ave., in Tampa. Participants can learn about the instrument, how to tune and strum, play chords, and learn two songs. Ukuleles will be available to play, or guests can bring one from home. The class is for adults only. For information, call (813) 273-3652.

Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) will host two upcoming town hall meetings:

• Aug. 22 at 6 p.m., at the Historic Courthouse, 37918 Meridian Ave., in Dade City
• Aug. 24 at 6 p.m., at the West Pasco Government Center, 8731 Citizens Drive in New Port Richey.

State Sen. Wilton Simpson and local Rep. Danny Burgess will also be in attendance at the courthouse.

New Tampa Players is hosting auditions for “Into the Woods” on Aug. 21 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., and on Aug. 22 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., at 14013 N. 22nd St., in Tampa. Performance dates will be Nov. 4, Nov. 5, Nov. 6, Nov. 11, Nov. 12 and Nov. 13. For information, visit NewTampaPlayers.org.

Due to inclement weather, the “Beach Bash” to benefit Sertoma Speech & Hearing Foundation of Florida at SunWest Park in Hudson has been rescheduled for Aug. 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event includes swimming, a Kid Zone, raffles, volleyball, vendors, door prizes, water sports, music and gift baskets. There also will be hot dogs and hamburgers from the West Pasco Sertoma Club. Admission is $10 per car. For information, visit SunWestPark.com.