Mary Rathman

Florida Hospital Zephyrhills, 7050 Gall Blvd., will host its annual tree lighting on Dec. 6. Children can visit with Santa from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Refreshments will be available. Local musicians and artists will perform. The program featuring recording artist Jeremy Rosado will begin at 5:30 p.m., and will include the Florida Hospital Zephyrhills Chorale, and students from Helen’s Baton and Dance Studio in Zephyrhills. Fireworks will conclude the festivities. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets. For information, call (813) 788-0411.

The Betmar Chorus, 65 voices strong, will present its annual Christmas concert on Dec. 6 at 7 p.m., at the Betmar Acres Clubhouse 2, 37137 Lakewood Drive in Zephyrhills. There will be traditional Christmas music and a surprise. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted to defray the cost of music. For information, call Linda LaFayette at (813) 469-3659 or Connie Clark at (813) 783-1502.

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host “Popcorn and Movie with Santa” on Dec. 5 at 2 p.m. The movie will be a newly released G or PG rated film. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

Morningstar Fishermen, 33336 Old Saint Joe Road in Dade City, will have a workshop called “Power Tools: For Women by Women” on Dec. 5 from 10 a.m. to noon. This is an interactive class where women can learn the safe and effective use of power tools; how to identify the parts and functions of tools; how to identify and select the proper drill and screwdriver bits; and how to select and change the blades on a circular saw, all while drilling, cutting and driving screws. Admission is free. For information, call (352) 523-2722.

Grace Lutheran Church, 3714 W. Linebaugh Ave., in Carrollwood, will present “Road to Bethlehem” on Dec. 5 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. There will be a live nativity, shops and activities for all ages, food samples from Biblical times, and music. Admission is free. For information or directions, call (813) 961-8747.

New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills, will host a gaming club on Dec. 5 at 1 p.m., for grades six and above. There will be video games, board games, and role-playing games. Refreshments will be provided. For information, call (813) 788-6375.

Goin’ Postal, 38439 Fifth Ave., in Zephyrhills, will offer free photos with Santa during the “Festival of Lights” celebration, on Dec. 5 from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. For information, call (813) 782-1500, ext. 104.

Tampa’s tree lighting ceremony will take place at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, 600 N. Ashley Drive, on Dec. 4 at 6 p.m. There will be music by Late Night Brass and a “Secret Santa Giveaway.” After the tree lighting, there will be a movie. Admission is free, but guests are asked to donate a teddy bear to the annual Rough Riders Teddy Bear Drive. Guests can bring blankets, low-back chairs, coolers and dogs on leashes. No glass or alcohol will be allowed. Concessions will be available. There also will be a Santa Fest Parade and Festival on Dec. 5. The parade starts at 11 a.m., and the festival is from noon to 4 p.m

The New Tampa Junior Woman’s Club will be wrapping gifts at The Shops at Wiregrass on Dec. 4 and Dec. 8, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., to help raise money to fund the club’s upcoming community and international projects. For information, email , or visit GFWCNewTampaJuniors.org.

Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will host these upcoming events:

• “Web Privacy” on Dec. 3 at 11 a.m. Guests can learn how to protect their privacy on the Internet.
• “Teen Anime” on Dec. 3 at 4 p.m., for grades 6 to 12. Teens can enjoy the latest anime, manga and J-pop (Japanese pop music), and try foods from Japan.
• “Lego Kid-struction Day” on Dec. 5 at 2 p.m., for kindergarten through fifth grade. Kids can build with Lego blocks, Keva planks, puzzles and more.

For information, call (352) 567-3576.