Mary Rathman

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host a Blood Drive on Nov. 17 at noon. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

The Tampa Area Parkinson’s Support Group will meet Nov. 18 at 1 p.m., at a new location at North Tampa Library, 8916 North Blvd., in Tampa.

The guest speaker will be Kelly Tehan of Dr. Robert Hauser’s office, on the topic of “What’s New in Parkinson’s Disease.”

Anyone with Parkinson’s disease, family members and caregivers can attend.

For information, call Judy Lowry at (813) 908-6685, Judy Shaw at (813) 931-1235 or Adele Ida Walter at (813) 932-6902.

Pasco-Hernando State College will host a substance abuse awareness event on Nov. 18 at 4 p.m., at its Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch, 2727 Mansfield Blvd., in Wesley Chapel. Guests can learn how to recognize addictive behavior and address risk factors that may lead to substance abuse. Admission is free.

The New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills, will host a SHINE Medicare Help event on Nov. 19 at 11 a.m. A volunteer from Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders will be available to help people with Medicare enrollment questions. For information, call (813) 788-6375.

Florida Hospital Zephyrhills, 7050 Gall Blvd., will offer the “I Quit” tobacco cessation program Nov. 19 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. No reservations are required. For information, visit FHZeph.org.

The Pasco County Historical Society will meet Nov. 20 at 7 p.m., at Pioneer Florida Museum & Village, 15602 Pioneer Museum Road in Dade City. The topic will be “San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union: A Great Place to Bank for 60 Years.” A covered-dish dinner will precede the program. Guests should bring cutlery, disposable plates and a beverage. For information, call Glen Thompson at (352) 567-7449.

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host “Senior Games” on Nov. 19 at 10 a.m. There will be card playing, board games and video games, for senior citizens. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

The New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills, will host a “Senior Social” on Nov. 18 at 2 p.m. There will be games and refreshments. For information, call (813) 788-6375.

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host a “Family Night Out” Nov. 17 at 6:30 p.m. There will be stories, crafts and games with the theme “Camping Under the Stars.” The event is for kids ages 5 to 12. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

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

• Nov. 17 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.: “The Jewish Baker.” Congregant Gwen Niehoff will demonstrate how to make Pareve baked goods.
• Nov. 19 at 1:30 p.m.: “What Up in the World,” a discussion on current topics and problems facing the world today.

For information, call (813) 962-6338.