Mary Rathman

Jersey Mike’s Subs supports education
Jersey Mike’s Subs has a new location at 2081 Collier Parkway in Land O’ Lakes.

The franchise owners Bill Atkins and Rick Barrett will hold a sub fundraiser from March 2 through March 6 to support Denham Oaks and Lake Myrtle elementary schools and Pine View Middle School.

The new restaurant is circulating 5,000 coupons through the schools and 5,000 throughout the community. The coupons offer a sub sandwich for a minimum $2 donation to one of three schools. The restaurant will collect the contributions and distribute them to the schools. Customers must have a coupon to be eligible. While donations must be at least $2, they can exceed that amount.

The restaurant is covering the cost of the sandwiches, so the schools get the full benefit from the fundraiser.

“We are so excited to be opening the Land O’ Lakes location and educating the community on what Jersey Mike’s is all about,” Barrett said, in a release. “Jersey Mike’s is not only a great sub shop, but a partner in the community.”

The restaurant’s hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week.  To contact this location directly call (813) 949-2929.

Pasco Schools needs input on after-school programs
Pasco County Schools is hosting a meeting on March 3 at 5:30 p.m., at R.B. Cox Elementary School, 37615 Martin Luther King Blvd., in Dade City, to gather input on a grant proposal for a STEAM-focused after-school enrichment program at Quail Hollow and R.B. Cox elementary schools.

The 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant would launch STAR (Success Through Academic Readiness) with hands-on, STEAM-focused enrichment opportunities. Services will be tuition-free for a limited number of children.

If awarded, the grant will fund STAR after-school programs starting in August at both schools.

Schwarzkopf hosted BearFest
Schwarzkopf Elementary School in Lutz hosted its annual BearFest in February, to promote family time. Families played games in the hallways, and Sweet and Sassy did a variety of hairdos for the children. There also were booths set up and themed basket raffle drawings.

The inclement weather was no damper on Schwarzkopf Elementary ‘bear pride.’

The Cinderella Project is back
Pasco County high school girls who have no budget for prom can once again choose a free ensemble with help from The Cinderella Project.

The project provides brand new and gently used prom dresses, and accessories, at no cost to young ladies with financial need. Donations (dresses, shoes, purses and costume jewelry) are currently being accepted at any Pasco County high school.

Girls can try on and pick out ensembles at these locations.

• March 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Longleaf Town Center, 3104 Town Ave., in New Port Richey
• March 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Youth and Family Alternatives Building, 38022 River Road in Dade City.

Girls who would like to select a dress and accessories must bring a school ID badge.

For information, or to make a tax deductible cash donation, call (727) 463-4306.

International Business Conference at Saint Leo
Saint Leo University, 33701 State Road 52 in St. Leo, will host the annual International Business Conference on March 10. This year’s theme is “Achieving Success in the Global Economy,” and the primary programming is geared for students.

Program session topics will include “Women in Leadership,” Doctoral student presentations on “Keys to Workforce Success in the Global Economy,” “Study Abroad and SERVE trips,” and “Mock Interviews.”

Panel discussions will include “Major Debate: Best Degree for International Business Opportunities,” “Contemporary Issues Related to Information Security,” and “The Affordable Care Act and International Healthcare Tourism: A Look at Recent Changes in Health Care.”

The keynote speaker will be Marshall Larsen, retired chairman, president and chief executive officer of Goodrich Corporation. Larsen will speak at 9:30 a.m., and will discuss the skills, qualities and characteristics necessary to succeed in the global economy.

For information, or special accommodations, contact Dan Tschopp at (352) 588-8238 or .

Chorus and orff concert
The All County Elementary Chorus & Orff Concert will take place March 12 at 4 p.m., at the Wesley Chapel Center for the Arts, 30651 Wells Road in Wesley Chapel.

The chorus will perform “Oh Shenandoah,” “Alexander’s Ragtime Band,” “Charlotte Town” and “A Distant Shore.”

The orff musicians will perform “Masquerade Ball,” “Linus and Lucy,” “Do Re Mi,” “We Are Young” and “More Than a Feeling.”

Chris Edwards from Pinellas County will be the guest clinician.

Constitutional essay contest
Pasco County Tax Collector Mike Fasano, as part of Clerk & Comptroller Paula O’ Neill’s Constitutional Officers Essay Contest, will accept entries at his office. The contest runs through March 31.

The contest is for Pasco County middle school students in sixth to eighth grade. Students of Pasco’s public/charter, private, nonpublic and home-schools can participate.

In 500 words or less, students must answer the question “Do You Think Taxes are Too High or Too Low? Why?”

Entries will be reviewed on how well the student communicates his or her response, as well as overall essay structure, appearance and readability.

Students in public/charter schools are asked to submit their essays to their principal, who will forward them to the tax collector’s office.

Students in private, nonpublic or home-schools may send essays directly to Greg Giordano, director of customer relations, Pasco County Tax Collector’s Office, 8731 Citizens Drive, Room 120, New Port Richey, FL 34654.

Entries will be accepted up until 5 p.m., March 31.

For questions, call Greg Giordano at (727) 847-8179.