The New Tampa Regional Library, 10001 Cross Creek Blvd., will host “Zentangle: Drawing for Families” on March 19 at 10:30 a.m. Art instructor Miriam Zimms will present a 90-minute class on drawing in pen and ink, and experimenting with patterns. This family event is for children ages 5 and older. Seating is limited. To register, call (813) 273-3652, or visit HCPLC.org.
03/18/2016 – AARP chapter meeting
03/18/2016 – Fine Arts Council show
The Pasco Fine Arts Council will present its annual “Members Only Show” through March 18 at 4145 Fairford Drive in New Port Richey. There will be a variety of media created by the council’s members, and refreshments. Admission is free. Donations are welcome. For information, call (727) 845-7322, or visit PascoArts.org.
03/18/2016 – Historical society meeting
The Pasco County Historical Society will meet on March 18 at 7 p.m., at the Pioneer Florida Museum & Village, 15602 Pioneer Museum Road in Dade City. The guest speaker will be Scott Black, historian and city commissioner of Dade City. A covered-dish dinner will precede the program. Guests should bring cutlery, disposable plates and a beverage. For information, call Glen Thompson at (352) 567-7449.
03/18/2016 – Crab & shrimp fest
The SunWest Park Crab and Shrimp Festival will take place March 18 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., and March 19 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., at SunWest Park, 17362 Old Dixie Highway in Hudson. There will be live local bands, a boat show, an artist area, a kids’ zone, NASCAR’s Cody Lane, seafood and more. Tickets are $5. For information, visit SimplyEventsFL.com/crab-shrimp-festival/.
Senior center activities
The Lutz Senior Center, 112 First Ave., N.W., will host these upcoming activities:
- March 18 at 1 p.m.: “Luck of the Irish”
- March 23 at 1 p.m.: “Spring Fashion Parade” (Participation welcome. Call for details)
- March 25 at 1 p.m.: Billiards tournament (registration required)
For information, call (813) 264-3804.
03/17/2016 – St. Patrick’s Day sale
All five Gulfside Hospice thrift shops will have a 17 percent off storewide sale on March 17, so customers can save some green in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. All proceeds from sales help provide care for patients who have no insurance and support Gulfside’s Centers for Hospice Care. All stores are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For locations, visit GHPPC.org.
03/17/2016 – Medical career fair
CareerSource Pasco-Hernando will host a Medical Career Fair on March 17 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., at Pasco-Hernando State College, North Campus, 11415 Ponce de Leon Blvd., in Brooksville. Participants should dress for success and bring plenty of resumes. For information, call (352) 200-3020, or visit CareerSourcePascoHernando.com.
03/17/2016 to 03/19/2016 – ‘The Sound of Music’
Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School, 13651 Hays Road in Spring Hill, will present “The Sound of Music” March 17, March 18 and March 19 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, and $5 for students. BMCHS students get in free with a paying adult. For information, visit BMCHS.com.
03/16/2016 – Carrollwood Toastmasters
The Carrollwood Toastmasters will host a 15th anniversary open house on March 16 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W. Bearss Ave., in Tampa. There will be prizes. For information, visit Carrollwood.toastmastersclubs.org/.