The First Baptist Church of Land O’ Lakes, 5105 School Road, will host a free Thanksgiving dinner for needy families on Nov. 26 from 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Reservations are required. For information and reservations, call the church office before 3 p.m., on Nov. 20, at (813) 996-2651.
11/24/2015 – Library volunteer training
The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host teen volunteer training on Nov. 24 at 5 p.m. The training session is for any teen that is interested in becoming a volunteer. For information or to register, call (813) 929-1214.
Give canned goods, get movie pass
Grove 16 Cobb Theatre, 6333 Wesley Grove Blvd., in Wesley Chapel is helping to fight hunger by collecting canned goods through Nov. 23 for Feeding America. Guests can donate four cans to receive one movie pass/four Moviegoer points (Cobb) or one movie pass/25 Club Cine points (CineBistro). One reward per person. For information, call (813) 948-5444.
11/21/2015 – Family movie night
Morton Plant North Bay Hospital will host a “Family Holiday Movie Night” Nov. 21 at the Recreation and Aquatic Center, 6630 Van Buren St., in New Port Richey. The event will feature five animated Christmas videos, family activities and refreshments. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the shows begin at 6:30 p.m. To preregister, call (727) 940-2838, or visit BayCareMovieNight.org.
11/21/2015 – Holiday Gift Expo
Simply Events will sponsor a “Holiday Gift Expo” on Nov. 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Strawberry Festival Grounds, 2508 W. Oak Ave., in Plant City. There will be more than 100 local merchants, holiday characters, a cookie festival, children’s crafts, and Christmas photo ops. Stars from “Frozen” and Santa Claus will arrive at 11 a.m. Admission is $5 for adults. Kids entering with a paid adult are free. Parking is free. For information, call (727) 674-1464, or visit SimplyEventsFl.com.
11/21/2015 – Model train and hobby show
Regal Railways will present a “Model Toy Train & Hobby Show” Nov 21 at 5850 K of C Drive in Port Richey. There will be vendors selling collectibles, a running train layout, videos for kids, and lunch available for a small fee. Early bird admission is 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., and costs $7, by reservation only. General admission is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets are $5 for adults. Children younger than 12 are free. For information, call (727) 244-1341.
11/21/2015 – Skydive City Brewfest
Skydive City in Zephyrhills will host “Brewfest 2015” on Nov. 21 from 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. There will be beer sampling, live music by local artists, a local brewers competition, free food bites, free parking, and food trucks. Tickets are $40 at the door. Tickets are available for non-drinkers for $6. For information, visit SkydiveCity.com.
11/21/2015 – Mead making class
Morningstar Fisherman, 33336 Old Saint Joe Road in Dade City, will offer a free mead making class Nov 21 from 10 a.m. to noon. Guests can learn the history and techniques of the ancient art of mead making. Mead making kits will be available for sale after the class. For information, call (352) 523-2722.
11/21/2015 – Tippecanoe craft sale
Tippecanoe Village, at the corner of Morris Bridge Road and Chancey Road in Zephyrhills, will host its annual “Bake Sale and Craft Fair” Nov. 21 from 9 a.m. to noon. There will be a cookie walk, silent auction, crafts and baked goods. For information, call Judy Allard at (813) 782-6178.
11/21/2015 – Country Aire flea market
Country Aire Estates, 38131 McDonald St., in Dade City, will host a “Treasures & Treats Flea Market” on Nov. 21 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be vendors inside and outside, and coffee, donuts and lunch menu available. If the weather is inclement, all sales will be inside. There is parking around the clubhouse and directly across the street.