(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.
12/21/2015 to 12/23/2015 – Luminary display
Historic Dade City Holiday Celebration LLC will light up Dade City with a drive-thru luminary display Dec. 21, Dec. 22 and Dec. 23 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., on Meridian Avenue from 10th Street to 15th Street, as well as Magnolia, Robinson and Beauchamp Avenues between 11th Street and 14th Street. Santa Claus will visit with children in his sleigh on 13th Street, between Magnolia and Robinson Avenues, on those nights, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. There will be more than 3,500 luminaries. Price Park also will be lit up. For information, call (352) 255-7503.
12/19/2015 to 01/03/2015 – Christmas Boogie
Skydive City, 4241 Sky Dive Lane in Zephyrhills, will host its annual “Christmas Boogie” from Dec. 19 to Jan. 3. The event includes daily sunrise to sunset skydiving, multiple airplanes, formation flights, night jumps, and a New Year’s Eve party with midnight jumps and a fireworks display. For information, visit SkydiveCity.com.
12/19/2015 – The Gift of the Magi
Dreamhouse Theatre, 1840 Oak Grove Blvd., in Lutz, will present “The Gift of the Magi” on Dec. 19 and Dec. 20 at 3 p.m. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. There will be free coffee and cookies after the shows. For information and tickets, call (813) 997-7146, or visit DreamhouseTheatre.com.
12/19/2015 – Poker Run benefit
There will be a Poker Run on Dec. 19 to benefit children at Centennial Middle School in Dade City. The run will begin and end at Rolando’s Cigar Lounge, 37945 Meridian Ave., in Dade City. Ride-out is at 11 a.m. There also will be raffles, a live band, gift certificates and baskets. Registration is $15 per bike. The best and worst poker hands win pot. For information, call Denise Thomas at (719) 691-1852.
Holiday activities for seniors
The Lutz Senior Center, 112 First Ave., N.W., will host these upcoming activities for senior citizens:
- Dec. 18 at 11 a.m.: Mr. & Mrs. Claus visit
- Dec. 21 at 1 p.m.: “Wrapping for the Holidays”
- Dec. 22 at 1 p.m.: “Resting and Relaxing After the Holidays” discussion
- Dec. 23 at 1 p.m.: “Celebration Gift Exchange” with entertainment. Registration is required.
- Dec. 31 at 1 p.m.: “New Year’s Countdown Celebration”
For information, call (813) 264-3804.
Movies at Hugh Embry Library
The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will host these free movie events:
- “Senior Cinema & Popcorn,” Dec. 18 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., for adults only. The movie will be a film based on a book by author Nicholas Sparks.
- “Kids Movie & Popcorn,” Dec. 19 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., for kids age 12 and younger with a parent or guardian. The movie will be the newest film about an elf.
For information, call (352) 567-3576.
12/18/2015 – Teen game night
The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host a “Teen Immature Game Night” on Dec. 18 at 6 p.m., to kick off the holidays. Childhood games will include Red Rover, Dodge Ball, board games and video games. The event is for teens only. For information, call (813) 929-1214.
Holiday classics at Tampa Theatre
Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin St., in Tampa, will show these holiday classic movies:
- Dec. 18 through Dec. 23: “It’s a Wonderful Life,” at various times.
- Dec. 27: “Home Alone” at 3 p.m.
The cost is $10 for adults, and $8 for children and Tampa Theatre members. For information and movie times, visit TampaTheatre.org.
12/17/2015 – Senior games
The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host “Senior Games” on Dec. 17 at 10 a.m. There will be card playing, board games and video games. For information, call (813) 929-1214.