Mary Rathman

Westfield Countryside Mall and Simply Events will host a “Full Inclusion Back-To-School Bash” on July 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Westfield Citrus Park Mall, and on July 24 from noon to 5 p.m., at Westfield Countryside. There will be business expo info for all children, including special needs activities and programs; interactive areas, including a craft corner; free school supplies, including 250 backpacks for each event; appearances by Tampa Bay sport teams’ mascots; superheroes and princesses; and, demonstrations by Whole Foods. For information, visit SimplyEventsFL.com.

“Wonders of Nature,” a life wildlife show, will be presented at these libraries, for kindergarten through fifth grade.

• July 22 at 10:30 a.m., at the Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W. Bearss Ave., in Tampa
• July 28 at 11 a.m., and 2 p.m., at the New Tampa Regional Library, 10001 Cross Creek Blvd.

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

Land O’ Lakes AARP Chapter 4764 will meet on July 22 at 10:30 a.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd. The guest speaker will be Lorraine Lane, a business/life coach. All chapter members should bring auction prize donations for the silent auction to chair Lois Cohen. For information, email .

The 2016 Jehovah’s Witnesses Convention will take place at the Expo Hall at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa. The theme will be “Remain Loyal to Jehovah.” There will be English language conventions the weekends of July 22, July 29 and Aug. 19. There will be two Spanish language conventions on Aug. 5 and Aug. 12. Each morning session starts at 9:20 a.m., followed by afternoon sessions at 1:25 p.m. Features include 49 different topics, 35 different video segments, and two short films. Admission and parking are free. For information, visit JW.org.

The New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills, will host a community garden meeting on July 21 at 6:30 p.m. Anyone interested in gardening can attend. For information, call (813) 788-6375.

The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will host these summer reading clubs on July 21:

• For kindergarten through third grade from 11 a.m. to noon. Stories, crafts and games.
• For grades four to seven from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Kids can eat sub sandwiches, play reverse charades and read books.

For information, call (352) 567-3576.

The New Tampa Regional Public Library, 10001 Cross Creek Blvd., will host “The Tricky Dogs Show” on July 21 at 11 a.m., and 2 p.m., for kindergarten through fifth grade. This is a circus-style dog comedy act. For information, call (813) 273-3652, or visit HCPLC.org.

The GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club will host summer luncheon fundraisers at the Lutz Community Center, 101 First Ave., N.W. The next luncheon is July 21 at noon. Lunch will include an entrée, salad or side, beverage and dessert for the price of $7. Guests can dine in or take out. For information, call (813) 786-8461.

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host senior games, for adults only, on July 21 from 10 a.m. to noon. There will be card playing, board games and video games. Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Land O’ Lakes Library. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

The Friendship Singers, a volunteer group that performs in local nursing homes, assisted living facilities and senior centers in Pasco and Hillsborough counties, is looking for new members. Practices are on Saturday mornings (twice a month), followed by concerts on Sundays (also twice a month). There are no auditions. No prior singing experience is necessary. For information, contact Joyce Ruby at (813) 442-7879 or , or Joe Berling at (813) 997-1454 or .