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.
01/30/2016 – Kids’ movie and popcorn
The New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills, will host a kids’ movie and popcorn on Jan. 30 at 1:15 p.m., for kindergarten through third grade, and their families. For information on what movie will be showing, call (813) 788-6375.
01/30/2016 – Leisure Days yard sale
Leisure Days RV Resort, off Morris Bridge Road and State Road 54 in Zephyrhills, will have a park-wide yard sale on Jan. 30 starting at 8 a.m. There also will be refreshments and a quilt raffle outside the clubhouse. The Leisure Days Quilters’ annual quilt show will be on Feb. 6 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
01/30/2016 – Audition for ‘The Secret Garden’
Live Oak Theatre Company will host auditions for “The Secret Garden” on Jan. 30 at Faith Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 200 Mount Fair Ave., in Brooksville. The roles of Lily and Archibald have already been cast. All auditions are by appointment. For information, email , or visit Facebook.com/LiveOakTheatre.
01/30/2016 – Light Up the Night events
Join the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office to raise awareness of human trafficking with these two events on Jan. 30 in Wesley Chapl.
- The Radiant 5K at 8 a.m., at Pasco-Hernando State College, Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch. Entrance fee is $30 in advance, and $35 the morning of the race. Visit RunSignup.com/race/fl/wesleychapel/theradiant5k.
- Light Up the Night at 6 p.m., at The Shops at Wiregrass. There will be a live performance by The Vibe.
For information, call The Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce at (352) 567-3769.
01/29/2016 – Teen talent show
The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host a Teen Talent Show on Jan. 29 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Groups of one to five people can register. There will be cash prizes awarded for first, second and third place. The show is for grades six through 12. For information, call (813) 929-1214.
01/28/2016 – Learn to bead
The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host “Learn to Bead and Make Jewelry” on Jan. 28 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., for ages 12 and older. Participants can learn the basics of beading and jewelry making, and complete a small craft project. A makerspace liability waiver must be signed, and a dress code must be followed for safety. For information and to register, call (813) 929-1214.
01/27/2016 – Postcard club
The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will host a new Post Crossing Club on Jan. 27 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Participants can learn how to send and receive pen pal color postcards from all over the world. The program is for adults only. For information, call (352) 567-3576.
01/27/2016 & 01/28/2016 – Genocide survivor to speak at St. Tim’s
As part of its celebration in the Catholic Church’s Year of Mercy, Saint Timothy Catholic Church, 17512 Lakeshore Road in Lutz, is presenting Immaculee Ilibagazi, a survivor of the Rwandan genocide. Ilibagazi’s story became a best seller, and she was featured in documentaries and on 60 Minutes. She will be speaking on Jan. 27 at 7 p.m., and Jan. 28 at 10 a.m. A Mass will precede each talk.
Sensory friendly films at Cobb
Grove 16 Cobb Theatres, 6333 Wesley Grove Blvd., in Wesley Chapel, will show sensory friendly family films where kids can be kids in a safe and accepting environment. The auditoriums are made more comfortable with brighter lights, and the sound level is turned down. The audience is encouraged to be themselves and interact with the movie, while having fun without the worry of disturbing others. Guests can sing and dance during the movies. All shows begin at 10 a.m.
- Feb. 6: “Kung Fu Panda”
- March 5: “Zootopia”
- April 30: “Ratchet & Clank”
- May 21: “Angry Birds”
- June 18 : “Finding Dory”
For information, call (813) 948-5444.