Mary Rathman

The 2016 Chalk Art Festival in downtown New Port Richey will take place April 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., between Grand Boulevard and Adams Street, in the area called Railroad Square. The event is open to artists and the public. Spaces can be reserved for $10. Proceeds from the festival benefit the Pasco Mental Health Foundation. For information, call Dawn Easter at (352) 206-2258.

The Rotary Club of San Antonio will sponsor a yard sale fundraiser on April 9 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the San Antonio City Park. The fundraiser is for medical and funeral expenses for Mark Smith, of San Antonio. Donations will be accepted at Park Place Antiques, 12221 Main St., in San Antonio. For information and reservations, call (352) 437-5161.

The New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills, will host a children’s craft corner on April 9 at 2 p.m., for kindergarten through third grade. For information, call (813) 788-6375.

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host a recycle craft on April 9 from 10 a.m. to noon, for ages 9 and older. Participants can learn how to turn recyclable materials into nifty crafts. A signed liability waiver is required, and a dress code must be followed for safety. For information and to register, call (813) 929-1214.

The New Tampa Regional Library, 10001 Cross Creek Blvd., will host “Read Local: Local Authors Meet ‘N Greet” on April 9 at 3:30 p.m. Cindy Campbell from the Florida Writer’s Association will discuss how the association helps authors of all genres grow, finding resources to cultivate an inner muse, and improving writing skills. At 4 p.m., guests can get to know local authors and hear their stories. The event is for adults only. For information, call (813) 273-3652, or visit HCPLC.org.

The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will have a book bazaar on April 8 and April 9 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. There will be a diverse selection of books, audio and video media, magazines, and related materials, most for less than $3. For information, call (352) 567-3576.

Dreamhouse Theatre will present “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” on April 8, April 9, April 15, April 16, April 22 and April 23 at 8 p.m., and Sunday matinees on April 10, April 17 and April 24 at 3 p.m. For tickets and information, call Bryan D’Onofrio at (813) 997-7146, or visit DreamhouseTheatre.com.

Congregation Kol Ami, 3919 Moran Road in Tampa, will host a “Pizza & PJ Shabbat” on April 8 at 6 p.m. Shabbat will be celebrated with guitar playing, singing, dancing and food. After a pizza dinner, there will be a child-friendly musical service, and ice cream for dessert. The cost is $5 per person, with a $25 family maximum. Children age 3 and younger are free. The program is recommended for children through second grade. For information or to RSVP, call (813) 962-6338.

Myrtle Lake Baptist Church will host the Second Annual Global Mission Conference April 8 through April 10 at the church, 2017 Reigler Road in Land O’ Lakes. Missionaries will speak on April 8 at 7 p.m., followed by dessert. On April 9, there will be a men’s prayer breakfast at 7 a.m., and a ladies’ mission luncheon at noon. On April 10, there will be bible study classes at 9 a.m., and a closing worship at 10:30 a.m., followed by a potluck luncheon. For information, contact Jim Willis at (813) 949-5516, ext. 100, or .

The Historic Hernando Preservation Society will meet on April 7 at 6:30 p.m., at Brooksville City Hall, 201 Howell Ave. The guest speaker will be Andrew Frank, professor at Florida State University. The topic will be “Modern by Tradition: Innovation & Transformation of Seminole Culture.” Admission is free. For information, visit HistoricHernandoPreservationSociety.org.