The Laker/Lutz News

Serving Pasco since 1981/Serving Lutz since 1964

Mary Rathman

11/21/2015 – Skate park hosts shredder contest

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Hillsborough County’s Northwest Skate Park, 8612 Jackson Springs Road in Tampa, will host “Back to the Springs,” the final installment of the Best Shredder of the County Skate Parks series, on Nov. 21 from noon to 4 p.m. Skateboarders of all ages can shred and grind the rails, and show off their best street-style techniques and tricks. There will be four age categories. There also will be food trucks, music and prizes. Helmets and a notarized waiver are required. Admission is free. Entry forms are available online at HillsboroughCounty.org/BestShredder. For information, call (813) 554-5064.

11/20/2015 – Masonic lodge fish fry

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The J.F. Swartsel Masonic Lodge, 3109 Lutz Lake Fern Road in Lutz, will host its monthly fish fry Nov. 20 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The cost is $10 for eat-in and $8 (credit cards accepted) for carryout.

11/20/2015 – Holiday bazaar

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Calusa Business & Professional Women will host a “Holiday Bazaar” Nov. 20 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Seven Springs Golf & Country Club, 3535 Trophy Blvd., in New Port Richey. There will be door prizes, hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, and local small business vendors. For information, call Leah Palmateer at (727) 868-9523, ext. 2240.

11/19/2015 to 11/21/2015 – Library book sale

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The Friends of the Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host a book sale Nov. 20 and Nov. 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission to a presale on Nov. 19 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., is $5. The “friends” meet every third Wednesday of the month at 2:45 p.m., in the conference room. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

11/20/2015 and 11/21/2015 – Movies and popcorn

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The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will host movie and popcorn events.

  • Nov. 20 from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., “Senior Cinema & Popcorn.” Adults can enjoy a recently released film and free popcorn.
  • Nov. 21 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., “Free Family Movie & Popcorn,” for kids 12 and younger, with a parent or guardian.

To find out what movies will be shown, call (352) 567-3576.

11/19/2015 – Pinot’s Palette grand opening

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Pinot’s Palette, 1718 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., in Wesley Chapel, will host a grand opening on Nov. 19 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The “Paint, Drink and Have Fun” studio will donate 100 percent of the $35 paint reservation seats to two local nonprofit charities — Sunrise of Pasco County Domestic and Sexual Violence Center and Premier Community HealthCare in Pasco. To register, visit PinotsPalette.com/wesleychapel, or call (813) 928-8131.

11/19/2015 – Outdoor senior picnic

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Hillsborough County Aging Services will host a free “Great American Outdoor Senior Picnic” on Nov. 19 at 10 a.m., at McFarlane Park, 1721 Macdill Ave., in Tampa, for adults age 50 and older. There will be shuffleboard, horseshoes, corn hole, ladder ball, a cake walk, live music, dancing and boxed lunches. Reservations are required. For information, call (813) 714-8735 or (813) 274-6852.

11/19/2015 to 11/21/2015 – Teen Gaming Nights

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Three libraries will host upcoming teen gaming nights, for grades 6 to 12.

  • Nov. 19 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., at Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., Dade City. There will be Wii U, Playstation 3 & 4, Xbox Kinect, Minecraft, Super Smash Bros., and more. Free snacks will be provided. For information, call (352) 567-3576.
  • Nov. 20 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the Land O’ Lake Library, 2818 Collier Parkway. For information, call (813) 929-1214.
  • Nov. 21 at 11 a.m., at New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills. This is RPG (role playing) gaming. For information, call (813) 788-6375.

Chalk Talk 11/11/15

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IB programme info sessions
The Land O’ Lakes High School International Baccalaureate Programme will host three community information nights for prospective applicants seeking ninth grade admission in the 2106-2017 school year.

Parents and guardians of current eighth-grade public, charter and private school students can attend. All sessions are at 6:30 p.m.

  • Nov. 12 at John Long Middle School, 2025 Mansfield Blvd., in Wesley Chapel
  • Nov. 17 Weightman Middle, 30649 Wells Road in Wesley Chapel

For information, contact Jeff Morgenstein at (813) 794-9429, (352) 524-9429 or .

Hockey clinics for students
The Tampa Bay Lightning will host Street Lightning Hockey Clinics for the fourth and fifth graders at these schools:

  • Nov. 13 at 9:50 a.m.: Pine View Elementary School in Land O’ Lakes
  • Nov. 16 at 8:50 a.m.: Sanders Memorial Elementary School in Land O’Lakes

Every participating student receives a hockey stick and a Lightning game voucher.

For information, call Amy Lipovetsky, Office for Teaching and Learning, at (813) 794-2246.

PHSC book drive
The Pasco-Hernando State College Synergy Sociology Club will host its annual “Plant a Seed Book Drive” through Nov. 13. The club is looking for new and gently used books for ages 3 to young adult, with appropriate content. Collected books will be donated to local Title I schools, youth shelters, and Big Brothers and Big Sisters throughout Hernando and Pasco counties.

Donation boxes will be located in the student activities office, library and student lounge on each of the campuses:

  • East Campus, 36727 Blanton Road in Dade City
  • West Campus, 10230 Ridge Road in New Port Richey
  • Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch, 2727 Mansfield Blvd., Wesley Chapel
  • Spring Hill Campus, 450 Beverly Court

For information, visit PHSC.edu.

Perry Outreach Program
The Medical Center of Trinity is collaborating with the Perry Initiative to present the Perry Outreach Program on Nov. 14 at the Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54.

The program is a free, one-day, hands-on experience for high school and college-age women who are interested in pursuing careers in medicine and engineering. Students will hear from women leaders in these fields and try it for themselves by performing mock orthopedic surgeries and biomechanics experiments.

Participants should be in grades 10 and higher with an interest in science, medicine and/or engineering.

Applicants should fill out an online application in advance of the Nov. 14 program. Applications can be found at PerryInitiative.org/programs/student-online-application.

For information about the Perry Initiative, visit PerryInitiative.org.

Middle school math contest
Saint Leo University, 33701 State Road 52 in St. Leo, will host the American Mathematics Contest 8 for middle school students Nov. 17 at 5:30 p.m., in TECO Hall in the School of Business.

Parents, teachers and students interested in this opportunity should contact Monika Kiss of the Department of Mathematics and Science. She can be reached at (352) 588-8836 or .

Citizens of the Month
The Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce recognized student Citizens of the Month for September and October.

Those honored in September were Madison Gunn, Academy at the Farm; Alexandre Isaac, East Pasco Adventist Academy; Landry Samuels, Saint Anthony Catholic School; Cassidy Grubbs, Centennial Elementary School; Johana Morales Perez, Lacoochee Elementary School; Angelita Capetillo-Navejar, Pasco Elementary; Alexis Tillis, Rodney B. Cox Elementary; Joseph Hancock, San Antonio Elementary; Abagahale Wincott, Centennial Middle; Nashaw Roberts, Pasco Middle; Cheyanne Stone, James Irvin Education Center; and Hannah White, Pasco High.

Students honored in October were Bryce Hewell, Academy at the Farm; Elizabeth Franklin, East Pasco Adventist Academy; Faith Quinn, Saint Anthony Catholic School; Hannah Ditomasso, Centennial Elementary; Hailey Hitts, Lacoochee Elementary; Adrian Sandoval, Pasco Elementary; Jair Pantoja, Rodney B. Cox Elementary; Logan Dyal, San Antonio Elementary; Anissa Wilson, Centennial Middle; Juan Pablo Benavides, Pasco Middle; Diamond Diaz-Cherry, James Irvin Education Center; and Yocia Abney, Pasco High.

Winter Art Showcase and Book Fair
Wiregrass Ranch High School will have a “Winter Art Showcase and Book Fair” at Barnes & Noble at The Shops at Wiregrass on Dec. 3 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. There will be a jazz quartet, carolers and drama performances, “Artist in Action,” storytelling, face painting, art exhibits, free gift wrapping and more. Come and show your support and win prizes like a GlowLight Nook, PTSA gift bag and original paintings.

If you cannot make the event, shop online from Dec. 3 to Dec. 7, using voucher code 11704327 at BN.com/bookfairs, and a percentage of your Barnes & Noble purchases will benefit the fine arts department at Wiregrass Ranch High School.

Mock debate and election
Students and residents interested in national electoral politics are invited to see a mock presidential debate Nov. 13 at 7 p.m., in the Greenfelder-Denlinger Boardrooms of the Student Community Center, Saint Leo University, 33701 State Road 52 in St. Leo. Two student debaters are playing the roles of fictitious Republican and Democratic presidential candidates.

This debate culminates a semester project shared among nine different college classes involving students in realistic roles, including campaign strategists, media representatives, and debate moderators. The audience gets to vote at the end.

To find out more, contact Greg Kunzweiler at (352) 588-6578 or .

Corbett Prep open house
Corbett Preparatory School of IDS, 12015 Orange Grove Drive in Tampa, will have an Admissions Open House Nov. 17 at 8:30 a.m.

Headmaster Dr. Joyce Burick Swarzman will discuss academic curriculum, fine arts, sports and STEM programs. Swarzman also will explain how and why Corbett Prep uses brain-based teaching strategies in classrooms and the regular in-house and national training for teachers.

For information or to RSVP, contact Jennifer Clark at (813) 961-3087 or .

Admissions open house
Academy at the Lakes, 2331 Collier Parkway in Land O’ Lakes, will host an Admissions Open House for grades 5 to 12 on Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., on the McCormick Campus.

To RSVP, visit AcademyAtTheLakes.org/rsvp-open-house.

For information, call (813) 909-7919.

Beach Bash brings in $13,500 for children’s fund

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Health rgbA Beach Bash fundraiser, hosted by the Tom McCormick Memorial Fund and sponsored by George’s Wholesale Tires at the new Sun West Park in Hudson, raised $13,530.07 for the Sertoma Speech & Hearing Foundation of Florida. The event attracted more than 250 cars full of guests to the newest beach in Pasco County. At the check presentation were, from left, Craig McCart, Debra Golinski, Carol McCormick, Craig Van Loan and Sarah Stone. (Courtesy of Sertoma Speech & Hearing Foundation of Florida)