Mary Rathman

The First Baptist Church of Lutz, 18116 U.S. 41, will observe its 75th anniversary on Jan. 16 and Jan. 17. All members, former members and friends are invited to celebrate. For information on the events planned, and to RSVP as soon as possible, call the church at (813) 949-7495, or visit LutzFBC.com.

The Land O’ Lakes Photography Club will meet at the Land O’ Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., Jan. 5 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The club is open to all beginners, amateurs and professionals. There will be an educational talk and a display of photos from the December field trip. The cost of the meeting is $2. For information, email Ron Bowman at .

Venue Actor Studio Pinellas Park, 4989 72nd Ave., N, will host its free annual open house Jan. 4 to Jan. 9, with daily overviews of sample classes. Space is limited to 25 participants per day. For information, call (727) 822-6194, or email .

The Tampa Jewish Community Center & Federation, 13009 Community Campus Drive in Tampa, will host a new book club starting Jan. 4 from 11 a.m. to noon. The club will meet every two months, on Mondays, to discuss the current book selection. The first book is “Love and Treasure” by Ayelet Waldman. For information, contact Marissa Rosenthal at (813) 769-4724, or .

The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will host a “Kids’ Book to Movie Party” on Jan. 2 at 2 p.m., for kids age 10 and younger. There will be games, prizes and activities based on books and movies such as “Frozen,” “How to Tame Your Dragon” and more. Admission is free. For information, call (352) 567-3576.

Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W. Bearss Ave., will host “Dig Deep Into Downton Abbey” on Dec. 30 at 2 p.m. Join a discussion of all things “Downton Abbey,” play games, and share the best Dowager Countess quotes. For adults only. For information, call 813) 273-3652.

The docents of Sacred Heart Church, 509 N. Florida Ave., will host a tour of the historic church on Dec. 27 at 1:15 p.m. The hour-long tour will highlight the Romanesque construction, the high marble altar and the German stained glass windows. The church will be showcased in holiday décor, and the decades-old crèche will be on display. Docents will be in period dress of 1905 – the year the church was completed. The tour is free. Donations will be accepted. For information, call Marguerite Brennan at (813) 991-0223.

Congregation Kol Ami, 3919 Moran Road in Tampa, will host these upcoming experiences:

• Dec. 25 at 7:30 p.m.: “Chinese Shabbat Dinner.” Call for menu and pricing.
• Dec. 26 at noon: “The Jews of Poland” study. The guest cantor will be Benjamin Matis.
• Dec. 26 at 7 p.m.: “The Golden Tones of Two Cantors” with Beth Schlossberg and Benjamin Matis. Tickets are $18 per person.

For information, call (813) 962-6338.

Congregation Kol Ami, 3919 Moran Road in Tampa, will host a book discussion on “Marriage of Opposites” by Alice Hoffman on Dec. 23 at 7:30 p.m. Men and women are invited to join. For information, call (813) 962-6338.

(ISC)2 Tampa Bay Chapter will host a holiday party on Dec. 21 at Villagio Cinema, 11778 N. Dale Mabry Highway in Carrollwood, with a private screening of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” The event is open to current members and those interested in IT security or in joining the chapter. Doors open at 5 p.m. The movie begins at 6 p.m. The cost is $10 and includes the movie and one free drink ticket. To register, visit EventBrite.com, and search for “Winter Movie Social” in Tampa.