Mary Rathman

The scenic 5k Little Manatee River Run (mud obstacle run) will take place on April 2 from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m., at Masonic Park & Youth Camp, 18050 U.S. 301 S., in Wimauma. The run will have more than 15 challenging and fun obstacles to test the elite runner, as well as the average runner, that includes winding trails along the river. For information, contact Randy Yoho at  (352) 588-4697 or .

The Friends of the New River Library will meet on April 2 at noon, at 34043 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills. The group is for adults only, and supports library programming. For information, call (813) 788-6375.

Congregation Kol Ami, 3919 Moran Road in Tampa, will host these upcoming events:

• “S’mores and Songs” on April 2. Guitarist Charles Sull will join Cantor Beth around the fire pit to roast marshmallows and sing songs. Havdallah will start at 8 p.m., followed by light, laughter and music. The cost is $8 per person, or $25 for a family of four or more. Kids younger than age 5 are free. RSVP by March 30.
• “Laugh it Off” on April 3 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Guest speaker Dr. Tanya Gold will discuss mind and body wellness, spiritual health, and the benefits of laughter as an adjunct to treat medical conditions.
• “Father/Daughter Dance” on April 3 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $18 for a daddy/daughter couple, and $8 for each additional daughter. There will be a light dinner and refreshments. RSVP by March 31.

For information, call (813) 962-6338.

The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will host a “Lego Kidstruction Day: Build, Construct and Create” on April 2 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., for grades kindergarten through fifth. Kids can play with Lego blocks, Keva Planks, puzzles and more. For information, call (352) 567-3576.

Southport Springs, 3509 Southport Springs Parkway in Zephyrhills, will host its inaugural “Lighthouse Crafters Spring Arts & Crafts Fair” on April 2 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be one-of-a-kind art and jewelry pieces, as well as handmade pottery, wood crafts, garden décor, fabric crafts and more. There also will be drawings for items, and a Chinese auction of vendor’s donated work. Proceeds will to a charity of the Southport’s choice. For information, call (813) 782-3800.

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer “Galaxy of Coding” on April 2 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., for ages 9 to 15. Participants can learn basic coding skills to help save the galaxy from the First Order. Participants will use the “Hour of Code” activity from Code.org. A liability waiver is required, and a dress code must be followed for safety. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

The West Pasco Audubon Society will meet on April 2 at 3 p.m., at J.B. Starkey Wilderness Park Education Center, 10500 Wilderness Road in New Port Richey. There will be a presentation by the Bat Rescue Society of Tampa Bay, followed by a question-and-answer session, at least four live bats, and echo location recordings. For information, call Mike Ranck at (813) 455- 0588, or visit WestPascoAudubon.com.

The Wesley Chapel Lions Club will have a yard sale at 2610 Rosehaven Drive, in Seven Oaks in Wesley Chapel, on April 2 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The club also is collecting adult and children’s fiction and nonfiction books to be distributed to the veteran’s hospital. Yard sale money raised will go to the club’s administration and operations costs. For information, call Deborah Amyotte at (813) 708-4282, or visit WesleyChapelLionsClub.com.

The Pioneer Florida Museum Train Show will take place April 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the Mabel Jordan Barn, 15602 Pioneer Museum Road in Dade City. There will be a collection of train memorabilia, a model train in action, a G-scale garden railway, a children’s barrel train ride, hobby shop vendors, concessions and more. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for students, and free for children younger than age 5. For information, visit PioneerFloridaMuseum.org.

The New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills, will host the First Saturday Book Club, for adults, on April 2 at 11 a.m. The discussion will be about “The Space Between Us” by Thrity Umrigar. New faces are always welcome. For information, call (813) 788-6375.