Mary Rathman

Congregation Kol Ami, 3919 Moran Road in Tampa, will host a Summer School for Adults with Rabbi Bob and Cantor Beth, on Aug. 10, Aug. 17 and Aug. 24 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Participants can learn prayers, their meaning and practice for the High Holidays. Knowledge of Hebrew is not required. The focus will be on Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Sukkot. For information, call (813) 962-6338, or email .

The Nature Coast Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society will meet on Aug. 9 at 7 p.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd. The topic will be “Movie Night with NOVA: The Incredible Journey of the Butterflies,” regarding the monarch butterflies’ journey across North America to Mexico. Light refreshments will be served, and there will be a native plant drawing. For information, call Sandy Vanno at (727) 207-1853.

The GFWC New Tampa Junior Woman’s Club will meet Aug. 8 at 6:30 p.m., at the New Tampa Regional Library, 10001 Cross Creek Blvd. The club gives back to the community through volunteer service. For information, email .

SunWest Park in Hudson will host a “Beach Bash,” to benefit the Sertoma Speech & Hearing Foundation of Florida, on Aug. 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event will include swimming, a kids’ zone, raffles, volleyball, vendors, door prizes, water sports, music, and gift baskets. The Pasco Sertoma Club will serve hot dogs and hamburgers. The proceeds will go toward services for the Foundation’s Children’s Hearing Help Fund. For information, call Carol McCormick at (727) 817-0905 or Deb Golinski at (727) 834-5479.

Talk Time Store, a MetroPCS dealer, 21631 Village Lakes Shopping Center in Land O’ Lakes, will host a “School Supply Re-up Event” on Aug. 7 from noon to 1 p.m. Wild 94.1 The Bays Party Station will provide the music. The first 100 kids will receive a free backpack filled with some school essentials. Admission and parking are free. For information, call (813) 948-2088.

The New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills, will host a First Saturday Book Club on Aug. 6 at 11 a.m., for adults. The discussion will be on the book “And Then There Were None” by Agatha Christie. For information, call (813) 788-6375.

Premier Community Healthcare will host its third annual “Health & Safety Fest” on Aug. 6 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Lewis Abraham Boys & Girls Club, 38724 Mudcat Grant Blvd., in Dade City. There will be free book bags with supplies to the first 250 students. The event also will include refreshments, giveaways, face painting, entertainment, health screenings and resources, and school physicals (limited slots available). For information or to schedule a physical, call (352) 518-2000, ext. 9228.

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer open build hours in its makerspace on Aug. 6 from noon to 2 p.m. Guests can work on their own projects. A signed liability waiver is required. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will host “Read to Rover” on Aug. 6 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Kids can read to therapy dogs in the children’s area. For information, call (352) 567-3576.

The UF/IFAS Pasco County Extension Office will present “Gardening with Native Plants” on Aug. 6 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., at Clayton Hall, 36702 State Road 52 in Dade City. Topics will include the advantages of using Florida native plants in landscape, how to attract birds and butterflies to your yard, and how to save time, money and energy and create a beautiful environment for family and friends. Admission is free. For information or to register, call (352) 518-0156.