Boy Scout Troop 33 of Land O’ Lakes will take orders for mulch through Feb. 14, with a planned delivery on Feb. 27. The types of mulch available will be pine bark, red, brown, cypress and gold. The mulch is sold in 2.0 cubic foot bags for $3.50 each. The proceeds will benefit the 2016 Summer Camp Scout Scholarships. For information, call Edwin Vega at (813) 838-2400, or email .
02/14/2016 – St. Mary’s celebrates 50
St. Mary Catholic Church, 15520 North Blvd., in Tampa, will celebrate its 50th anniversary on Feb. 14 with a Mass of Thanksgiving at noon. There will be a dedication of a new narthex (passageway) addition after the Mass, followed by a reception in the parish center. For information, call the parish office at (813) 961-1061.
02/13/2016 – Potluck picnic
There will be a Wisconsin-Upper Peninsula Michigan Potluck Picnic, for residents and former residents, on Feb. 13 at the First Methodist Church hall, 38635 Fifth Ave., in Zephyrhills. Registration starts at 10 a.m., with activities starting at noon. Guests should bring a dish to share (for 10 to 12 people), your own place setting and drinks. Meat, coffee and dessert will be provided. No alcoholic beverages will be allowed. The cost is $4 per person. For information, call Jim Leitzke at (813) 780-1549.
02/13/2016 – Coin and stamp show
The Suncoast Coin & Stamp Show, sponsored by the Coin Club of Pasco County, will take place Feb. 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the New Lakes Regency Park Civic Association, 8330 Civic Drive in Port Richey. There will be coins, bullion and jewelry, bought, sold and appraised. Guests can register to wine a 1-ounce Silver Eagle. Admission is free. For information, call (727) 534-7597.
02/13/2016 – Thrift shop discounts
All five of Gulfside Hospice thrift shops in Pasco County will have a Valentine’s Day sale on Feb. 13, offering a 15 percent discount storewide. All shops are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Donations also will be accepted. For a list of locations, visit GHPPC.org.
02/13/2016 – View the moon & stars
The New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills, will host Melanie Crowson on Feb. 13 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., for guests to view the moon, star clusters, galaxies, double stars and constellations through a telescope. Lawn chairs are welcome, food and drink are not. Admission is free. For information, email ">.
02/13/2016 – Kol Ami fundraiser
Congregation Kol Ami, 3919 Moran Road in Tampa, will present “The Gin Mill Joint: A Speakeasy Fundraiser” on Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. There will be a magic show at 7 p.m., followed by a show in the social hall to replicate an old-fashioned prohibition-style “speakeasy.” The magic show is $25 per person, and the entire event is $54 per person. For information and reservations, call (813) 962-6338 or email .
Spaghetti dinner fundraiser
Oak Grove United Methodist Church, 2707 W. Waters Ave., in Tampa, will host a spaghetti dinner with entertainment on Feb. 13 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., to raise money to repave its parking lot. Musical entertainment will be provided by vocalist Ray Chiaramonte. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children, and $20 for a family of two adults and two children younger than 12. For information, call (813) 935-4471.
02/13/2016 – Kuumba Dancers, Drummers
The New Tampa Regional Library, 10001 Cross Creek Blvd., will host the Kuumba Dancers & Drummers on Feb. 13 at 10:30 a.m., with live traditional African music, dance, storytelling and audience participation. The show is for all ages. For information, call (813) 273-3652, or visit HCPLC.org.
02/13/2016 – Berry seminar
The Pasco County Extension Office will offer a free seminar on blackberries and blueberries on Feb. 13 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd. A professional grower will discuss how to grow succulent berries successfully. To preregister, visit Pasco.ifas.ufl.edu.