The Laker/Lutz News

Serving Pasco since 1981/Serving Lutz since 1964

Mary Rathman

Lenten reflections

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Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 20735 Leonard Road in Lutz, will host a series of Lenten reflections entitled “More Than a Story: Getting the Most Out of Your Study of God’s Word.”

Services are at 7 p.m.

  • Feb. 17: “Observation: Opening Your Eyes”
  • Feb. 24: “Interpretation: Opening Your Mind”
  • March 2: “God’s Creative Writing”
  • March 9: “Application: Opening Your Heart”
  • March 16: “Practicing What We’ve Preached”

For information, call (813) 949-7173, or visit HolyTrinityLutz.com.

02/17/2016 to 02/19/2016 – ‘Into the Woods’ at Sunlake High

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Sunlake High School will present the musical “Into the Woods” on Feb. 17, Feb.18 and Feb. 19 at 6:30 p.m., at the Center for the Arts at Wesley Chapel, 30651 Wells Road. Tickets are $15 at the door. For information, email .

02/27/2016 – Historic home/museum tour

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The Historic Hernando Preservation Society and the Hernando Historical Museum Association will celebrate Hernando County’s 173rd birthday with a “Heritage Day Historic Home/Museum Tour” on Feb. 27 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., starting at the 1885 Train Depot grounds.

Guests will tour the 1911 Colonial Revival Dawson House, the 1885 home of Somer and John Stuhar, and the 1900s Colonel Edrington House. The museum tours will include the May Stringer House, the Countryman One Room School House, and the 1885 Train Depot. Tours will be offered throughout the day.

There will be a festival with vendors, a silent auction, and re-enactors, as well as a cake cutting at noon. Musical entertainment will be provided by the Barking Dogs Old Time Jamp Group of San Antonio, Dixie Blue, and the Sassafrass Bluegrass Band.

The festival is free, but the homes/museums tour is $15 for adults, $5 for children ages 6 to 12, and free for children younger than 6.

For information, visit HistoricHernandoPreservationSociety.org.

Chalk Talk 02/10/2016

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ChalkTalk-StewartPilot Club honors ‘top dogs’
The Pilot Club of Zephyrhills honored students from Stewart Middle School for academics and leadership at a recent luncheon. Each student receives a certificate and a gold dog tag. Shown are the second quarter “Top Dogs” — Zy’Teirra Milton, Kiley Grishaber, Sommer Mullins, Edgardo Perez Soto, Robert Reidenbach, Robyn Thomas, Jessica Lee and Elisabeth Faison. Not pictured is Dana Alharbi. (Courtesy of Joan Midgett)

Free math circle program
Saint Leo University, 33701 State Road 52 in St. Leo, is offering its free, weekly Math Circle program for area middle and high school students. The program includes hands-on activities that engage young people and help them sustain an enthusiasm for mathematics.

Sessions are on Thursdays, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., through May 12 in Lewis Hall, Room 207. There will be no class on March 17, due to Spring Break.

For information, contact Monika Kiss at (352) 588-8836 or .

Harlem Wizards at Liberty Middle
The Liberty Middle School PTSA will host the Liberty FastBreak 2 vs. the Harlem Wizards on Feb. 17 at 7 p.m., in the middle school’s gym, 17400 Commerce Park Blvd., in New Tampa. The doors open at 6 p.m.

The FastBreak team is comprised of teachers, principals, school staff and community members.

Advance tickets are $10 for adults ($12 at the door), and $8 for students ($10 at the door).

For information, visit HarlemWizards.com.

Black History Month events
Pasco-Hernando State College’s Black History Month celebrations will feature the “History of African Drumming” by Myron Jackson and Kuumba Dancers & Drummers. Admission is free.

  • Feb. 23 at 10 a.m., Spring Hill Campus, 450 Beverly Court, Room B105
  • Feb. 23 at 6 p.m., Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch, 2727 Mansfield Blvd., Room B303, Wesley Chapel
  • Feb. 24 at 9:45 a.m., West Campus, Performing Arts Center, 10230 Ridge Road in New Port Richey
  • Feb. 24 at 6 p.m., East Campus, 36727 Blanton Road, Room A240, Dade City

Simon Youth Foundation will award scholarships
Simon Youth Foundation, a national nonprofit that provides educational opportunities to at-risk high school students, has begun looking for a graduating senior who lives within 50miles of Ellenton Premium Outlets and Tampa Premium Outlets.

Each year, Simon Youth Community Scholarships are awarded in every community across the country that is home to Simon, Mills or Premium Outlets malls.

SYF will award 25 scholarships to students graduating in the class of 2016 who live within 50 miles of any Premium Outlets mall nationwide. No more than one scholarship will be awarded per property. Recipients will receive up to $1,500 to enroll in an accredited college, university, vocational or technical school.

In addition, an Award of Excellence will be given to the top candidate from among the scholarship applicants that represent the nationwide Premium Outlets locations. The top candidate will receive a $10,000 award ($2,500 for up to four years).

Students will be selected based on financial need, academic performance, leadership skills, and participation in school and community activities.

The application period ends March 1. Students can apply online at SYF.org/scholarships.

Recipients will be notified in May.

New cybersecurity degree program
Saint Leo University has developed a new undergraduate degree program in cybersecurity. The Bachelor of Science in cybersecurity program will begin in the fall semester, and courses will be offered on campus and online.

The new four-year degree program will afford students the foundation of Saint Leo’s liberal arts program along with a technically rigorous, hands-on curriculum in cybersecurity.

The new program requires six courses specific to cybersecurity, plus two undergraduate courses from Saint Leo’s Criminal Justice Department. The new cybersecurity degree will fulfill the undergraduate requirements set by the National Security Agency for its certification standards.

For information, contact Derek Mohammed at (352) 588-8413 or .

 

 

Healthy living workshop

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Paradise Palms Chiropractic & Spa, 19011 N. Dale Mabry Highway in Lutz, will host a healthy living workshop on Feb. 10 at 5:30 p.m. Topics will include portion control and detoxing the body. This is a hands-on workshop. For information, call (813) 948-1781.

Medicare help

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The New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills, will host a representative from SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) on Feb. 11 at 11 a.m., to answer Medicare enrollment questions. For information, call (813) 788-6375.

Healthy cooking demo

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The Health & Wellness Center at Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel, 2700 Healing Way, will offer a heart-healthy cooking demonstration on Feb. 11 from noon to 1 p.m.

Executive Chef Jerry Dzialo and Registered Dietitian Denis Doman will show how to prepare healthy meals. Guests can sample menu items and take home recipes.

Admission is free. Reservations are required. For information, call (813) 929-5432.

Free kids’ dental screenings

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The Florida Department of Health in Pasco County’s Children’s Dental Program will offer free children’s dental screenings on Feb. 12 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., at the New Port Richey clinic, 10841 Little Road.

Children ages 1 to 18 will receive free screenings, cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants, education and prizes. A parent or guardian must be present. No appointment is needed.

For information, call (727) 861-5250, ext. 0284.

Humana heart events

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The Humana Guidance Center, 78920 Gall Blvd., in Zephyrhills, will host two healthy heart presentations on Feb. 15. At 11:30 a.m., there will be a “Is Your Plate Heart Healthy?” seminar, and at 12:30 p.m., there will be a heart-healthy cooking demonstration. For information, call (813) 780-7300.

Infant CPR class

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Florida Hospital Zephyrhills, 7050 Gall Blvd., in Zephyrhills, will offer an infant CPR class for expectant parents on Feb. 15 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., in the Maple/American rooms. The American Heart Association class will teach hands-on CPR and choking rescue. This is an orientation class, and not a certifying or credential course. For information or to register, call (813) 783-6124.