The Hillsborough County Arts Council will host a social and professional networking meet-up on July 21 at 6 p.m., at the Tampa Bay Community Network, 2200 E. Fowler Ave., second floor of University Square Mall in Tampa. TBCN offers residents and nonprofits opportunities for workshops or works with them on producing audio and video programs. A membership program provides discounts on studio time, training, productions and services. Admission is free. For information and to register, visit TampaArts.com/meet-us-tampa-bay-community-network/.
07/20/2016 – Lost World Reptiles
Gino Sassani will present “Lost World Reptiles” at the Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W. Bearss Ave., in Tampa, on July 20 at 2:30 p.m., for kindergarten through fifth grade. There will be live snakes and reptiles in this educational program about slithery creatures. For information, call (813) 273-3652, or visit HCPLC.org.
Coloring for adults
Two libraries will offer “Outside the Lines: Coloring for Adults,” for relieving stress and boosting creativity.
- July 20 at 1 p.m., at the Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W. Bearss Ave., in Tampa
- July 21 at 6 p.m., at the New Tampa Regional Library, 10001 Cross Creek Blvd., in New Tampa
For information, call (813) 273-3652, or visit HCPLC.org.
07/19/2016 – More free kids’ shows at Cobb
Grove 16 Cobb Theatres, 6333 Wesley Grove Blvd., in Wesley Chapel, hosts free summer kids’ movies at 10 a.m., every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Same day ticketing only. The movies on July 19, July 20 and July 21 are “Hotel Transylvania 2” and “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs.” Large groups, schools and camps are welcome. For information, call (813) 948-5444.
07/19/2016 – Tony the Balloon Guy
The Lutz Community Center, 98 First Ave., N.W., will host Tony the Balloon Guy on July 19 at 2 p.m., for kindergarten through fifth grade. This is an interactive balloon-sculpting show. For information, call (813) 273-3652, or visit HCPLC.org.
Thrift store sale
Christian Social Services’ Red Barn Thrift Store, 5514 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes, will host a Christmas in July sale from July 19 to July 30. There will be Christmas merchandise, trees, stocking stuffers and more. For information, call (813) 995-0088.
07/18/2016 – Music, arts camp
Idlewild Baptist Church, 18333 Exciting Idlewild Blvd., in Lutz, will host the SummerSing Music Arts Camp from July 18 to July 22. The theme will be “The Prodigal Clown.” Hours will be Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Children can participate in various classes including drama, instruments, vocal skills, cooking, scrapbooking, photography and tech. The camp is open to all second through fifth- graders. For information, call (813) 264-8747, or email .
07/18/2016 – Candidate fair
The East Pasco Democratic Club and Pasco County NOW (National Organization for Women) are hosting a Candidate Fair Open House on July 18 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Alice Hall Community Center, 38116 Fifth Ave., in Zephyrhills. All Pasco County candidates have been asked to attend or send a representative, including all judicial, school board, county commissioners, mosquito control and constitutional candidates. Light refreshments will be served. Anyone can stop by and meet the candidates on an informal basis. For information, call LaVaunne Miller at (813) 715-7364, or email Elaine Togneri at .
07/16/2016 – Vase decorating
The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer a vase-decorating class on July 16 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., for ages 9 and older. Registration and a signed liability waiver are required. For information, call (813) 929-1214.
07/16/2016 – Discount Nutrition celebrates 20 years
Discount Nutrition, 5725 Gunn Highway in Tampa, will celebrate its 20th anniversary on July 16 from noon to 4 p.m., for the sports enthusiast looking to stay healthy. Anyone interested in talking to experts in the sports nutrition field can attend. There also will be a food truck, music and other free activities. For information, call Patricia Agemy at (813) 920-5822.