Mary Rathman

Paul Gigante, a professional school photographer since 1991 in Tampa Bay, is hosting a benefit to help less fortunate homeless high school seniors, as they transition after graduation to start college careers. Gigante will host a “H4 Benefit” (Helping Our Homeless High Schoolers Achieve Higher Education) at Skipper’s Smokehouse, 910 Skipper Road in Tampa, on Jan. 24 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Entertainment will include the USF “HOT” Pep Band, The Butch Ryan Band, local disc jockeys, and others. There also will be silent auctions, sports memorabilia, gift baskets, a 50/50 raffle, corn hole tournament, photo booth and more. The cover charge is a birthday card for Paul with a donation payable to “H4 Benefit.” Corporate/local business partnerships/personal and family sponsorships are available. For information, contact Paul Gigante at (813) 340-4080.

Florida’s largest dog show is at Florida Classic Park, 5360 Lockhart Road in Brooksville, daily, through Jan. 24, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The show is sponsored by Purina and hosted by several Tampa Bay kennel clubs. It boasts 10 American Kennel Club All-Breed Dog Shows, specialty shows, conformation, junior showmanship, obedience trials, rally trials, and free show tours to learn about AKC dog shows. Visitors can go behind the scenes and meet dog handlers. Admission is free. Parking is $5. For information, call (813) 480-3975.

Simply Events will present the “Zephyrhills Pie Festival & Community Pie Bake-off” on Jan. 23 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Zephyr Park, 38116 Fifth Ave. There will be a variety of pie contests, a kids’ coloring contest, local artisans, crafters, exhibitors and businesses, a pie-eating contest and the unlimited pie buffet. The festival and parking are free. The unlimited pie buffet is $10. Participants can submit a pie to the community bake-off for $5, and enter the pie-eating contest for $10. Guests also can donate nonperishable food items to help Meals on Wheels. For information, visit SimplyEventsFL.com.

The Driftwood community in Zephyrhills will host its annual bazaar on Jan. 23 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the clubhouse, 38333 Cottonwood Place. There will be all sorts of treasures, a bake sale, and coffee and donuts. For information, call Audrey Davis at (813) 782-9503.

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer “Sewing Basics 101” on Jan. 23 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., for ages 9 and older. Participants can become familiar with the basics of a sewing machine, and practice threading the needle and bobbin. A signed liability waiver and registration are required. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin St., in Tampa, will host a free community night tribute screening of David Bowie’s fantasy thriller, “The Hunger,” on Jan. 22 at 9:30 p.m. The film is rated R. Tickets are not required, but seating is limited. For information, visit TampaTheatre.org.

The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will host “Senior Cinema & Popcorn” on Jan. 22 at 2 p.m., for adults. The movie will be “A Walk in the Woods” with Robert Redford and Nick Nolte. For information, call (352) 567-3576.

Garden Café, 14227 Seventh St., in Dade City, will host a “Wine Down” on Jan. 22, with musical guest The Valerie Gillespie Ensemble from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. For information, call (352) 567-7277.

Congregation Kol Ami, 3919 Moran Road in Tampa, will host a family Shabbat service on Jan. 22 at 6:30 p.m. Learn and sing together with your children. For information, call (813) 962-6338.

The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will host a free advanced iPad class on Jan. 22 at 11 a.m., for adults. Participants should bring their own iPad, and can learn some of its advanced features and techniques. The class will repeat in February and March. For information and to register, call (352) 567-3576.