Mary Rathman

Redefining Refuge is hosting its fifth annual “Bubbles and Butterflies Gala” on April 16 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., at the Tampa Bay History Center, 801 Old Water St., in Tampa. The nonprofit organization provides services to girls ages 12 to 17 who have been victims of domestic minor sex trafficking. There will be an open bar, photo booth, complimentary hors d’oeuvres and desserts, guest performances, silent auction items and more. All proceeds will benefit Redefining Refuge’s safe house and schooling projects. For more information and tickets, visit RedefiningRefuge.org.

 

The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will host the Outdoor Drone Club on April 16 at 11 a.m., for all ages. The library has a few drones available, but guests can bring their own. For information, call (352) 567-3576.

The New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills, will host role-playing games, for students in sixth grade and above, on April 16 at 11 a.m. For information, call (813) 788-6375.

The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will accept poetry entries for its Teen Poetry Contest until 4 p.m., on April 16. Teens in grades six through 12 can submit up to three poems. Prizes will be awarded at the library on April 27 at 5 p.m. For information, call Mary Keesling at (352) 567-3576.

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host an Earth Day kids’ craft on April 16 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., for kindergarten through fifth grade. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

The Lutz Senior Center, 112 First Ave., N.W., will host a Spanish book discussion: “Libro de los Suenos” with Dulmary Sabater on April 15 at 11 a.m. For information, call (813) 264-3804.

Gulfside Hospice’s five thrift shops will host a Tax Day sale on April 15 by offering a 15 percent discount storewide. All the shops are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Proceeds from the sales will help provide care for patients who have no insurance, and to support Gulfside’s Centers for Hospice Care. Donations of gently used items are also appreciated. For information and locations, visit GHPPC.org.

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will have a wooden jewelry making class on April 14 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., for ages 16 and older. Participants can learn the basics of making wooden jewelry. A signed liability waiver is required. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

The Pasco Alliance of Community Associations will meet April 14 at 7 p.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd. For information, visit MyPaca.org. To suggest topics or speakers for meetings, call Wayne Mooney at (352) 467-9808.

The Zephyrhills Public Library, 5347 Eighth St., will host an iPod and iPad training class on April 14 at 4 p.m., for adults. Participants should bring a charged-up device. For information, call (813) 780-0064.