Mary Rathman

The Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA and YMCA of Florida’s First Coast will host the “2016 Treadmill Tuesday Challenge” between the Tampa Bay and Northeast Florida communities for the greatest distance traveled on a treadmill.

The free event, open to YMCA member and non-members, will be Feb. 9 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and encourages healthy living while promoting friendly competition.

Community members are invited to complete a 30-minute treadmill workout at Tampa YMCA branches or via social media. At Tampa YMCA facilities, staff will record the distance each participant walks, jogs or runs on a treadmill for 30 minutes. Participants can also join via Twitter, by tweeting a post-workout photo of the treadmill dashboard displaying the total distance, with the hashtag “#TreadmillTuesday” and tagging “@TampaYMCA.”

The various YMCA branches also will offer giveaways, chance drawings, and activities.

To learn more about Treadmill Tuesday, email .

Florida Cancer Affiliates, 3611 Little Road in Trinity, will host the American Cancer Society’s “Man to Man” session on Feb. 9 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Topics will include the importance of early detection, signs and symptoms, prognosis, disease stages, incontinence, impotence, treatment options, and the latest research. Anyone who has been touched by any form of cancer can attend. Refreshments will be served. For information and reservations, call (727) 992-4401.

Premier Community Healthcare, 37944 Pasco Ave., in Dade City, will host a “Children’s Dental Day” on Feb. 8 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

There will be 100 dental appointment slots available, games and activities, educational material, and giveaways and prizes to each child that completes a dental visit.

Most insurance plans will be accepted, including Medicaid and Florida Kidcare plans. There will be low-cost dental screenings, x-rays, cleanings, and fluoride treatments for children and teens younger than age 18, at a discounted $15 fee (for this event only).

There also will be a limited number of walk-in slots available.

For information in English, call (352) 518-2000, ext. 9240.

For information in Spanish, call (352) 518-2000, ext. 9227.

The Young Executive Society of Centre Club will host a Vegas Casino Night on Jan. 28 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at 123 S. Westshore Blvd., Eighth Floor, in Tampa. There will be art, casino games, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres to benefit The Centre for Girls. The money raised will go toward computers for the technology room. The cost is $20 for members, and $25 for non-members. For information, call (813) 286-4040, or visit CentreTampa.com.

Boy Scout Troop 33 of Land O’ Lakes will serve a Valentine Pancake Breakfast on Feb. 6 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, 2348 Collier Parkway, in Rosary Hall. The breakfast includes pancakes, sausages, coffee, tea, orange juice and hot cocoa. The cost is $5 for adults, and $3 for children age 10 and younger. The total family cost will not exceed $25. Proceeds will benefit Our Lady of the Rosary and the troop.

The Bay Area Cantorial Association will present a concert called “There’s No Business Like Shul Business: A Cantors Cabaret” on Feb. 4 at 7 p.m., at Congregation Kol Ami, 3919 Moran Road in Tampa. Eighteen bay area cantors and cantorial soloists will celebrate Jewish life and music. Tickets are available at the door for $18, but no one will be turned away. Any donations will be accepted. Proceeds will benefit scholarships for cantorial students of both reform and conservative sacred music study. For information, call Congregation Kol Ami at (813) 962-6338.

Thursday Musicale will host a concert on Feb. 4 at 2 p.m., at Trinity Presbyterian Church of Seven Springs, 8928 Cypress Lake Blvd., in New Port Richey. The guest artist will be the J.W. Mitchell High School Jazz Band. Admission is $5, which will benefit the Thursday Musicale scholarship program for high school seniors entering musical careers. For information, call (727) 807-3023.

The Fern Garden Club will meet Feb. 4 at 10 a.m., at the Keystone Community Center, 17928 Gunn Highway in Odessa. A master gardener will give an interactive presentation to address common gardening scenarios. For information, call (813) 854-1308, or visit FernGardenClub.org.

The Carrollwood Toastmasters will meet Feb. 3 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W. Bearss Ave., in Tampa. For information, visit Carrollwood.ToastmastersClubs.org.

The Museum of Science & Industry, 4801 E. Fowler Ave., in Tampa, will present “Dinosaurs in Motion” starting Jan. 30 through May 8.  Visitors can take control of life-size, massive metal skeletons, using gears and levers, in this interactive dinosaur exhibit. Guests can also watch the mechanical parts at work as the dinosaurs move, showing science, technology, engineering, and arts and mathematics principles in action. Admission is free to MOSI members and included in a general admission ticket. For information and tickets, visit MOSI.org.