Mary Rathman

The Conservative Club of East Pasco will meet Nov. 16 at 6:30 p.m., at the Women’s Club of Zephyrhills, 38549 Fifth Ave., in Zephyrhills. The guest speaker will be Brian Corley, Pasco supervisor of elections, on the topic of redistricting. For information, contact Nils Lenz at (813) 782-9491 or .

San Ann Liquor & Lounge will host a benefit for Mark Smith, a lifelong resident of San Antonio diagnosed with bile duct cancer, on Nov. 14. The fundraiser will start with a golf tournament at 8 a.m. ($50 per player), at the Abbey Golf Course, followed by a noon barbeque chicken dinner for $5, a cornhole tournament at 2 p.m. ($25 per two-person team), and a firearm raffle and live auction at 6 p.m. There also will be $1 drafts, live music, giveaways, a silent auction and a 50-50 drawing. The benefit will assist Smith with financial hardships from diagnosis and treatment. For more information, call Tammy Hunt at (352) 206-5543 or Jimmy Smith at (813) 714-9937.

Atonement Lutheran Church, 29617 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel, will host its annual “SOS Pancake Breakfast,” Nov. 14 from 8 a.m. to noon, to benefit the Helping Hands Pantry of Atonement. The food pantry feeds 250 to 300 families a week. The cost is $5; kids younger than age 5 are free. There also will be local vendors and crafts. For information, call the church at (813) 973-2211.

The City of Zephyrhills will have a neighborhood cleanup on Nov. 14 from 8 a.m. to noon at the corner of Seventh Street and 14th Avenue. Participants should look for signs. No hazardous items will be accepted. Dumpsters will be located at 12th Avenue and Seventh Street. For information, call (813) 780-0202.

The annual Lighthouse Crafters “Arts & Crafts Fair” will take place Nov. 14 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Southport Springs Golf & Country Club, located on Chancey Road, one mile East of Morris Bridge Road, in Zephyrhills. There will be vendors with Christmas decorations, jewelry, fabric, pottery, woodcraft and more. There also will be a bake sale and a Chinese auction. For information, email Dave Brown at .

The Gulfview Chapter of Embroiderers’ Guild will meet Nov. 14 at 10:30 a.m., at the Lakeside Club, 12606 Shadow Ridge Blvd., in Hudson. There will be a short business meeting, followed by a class on a Christmas ribbon candy ornament. All skill levels are invited. For information, call Barbra Whetstone at (727) 389-3376.

Keep Pasco Beautiful and Pasco County will host the first “Pasco Upcycle Festival” on Nov. 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Little Everglades Ranch, 17951 Hamilton Road in Dade City. The festival will feature numerous upcycle vendors, including makers of pallet furniture and jewelry from recycled household items. Vendors also will sell homemade soaps, pepper jellies and more. Food trucks will be on site. Live music will be provided by the Michigan Misfits and Mean Mary. Admission is free. Parking is $5. For information, call (727) 856-7252, or email .

The Social Club of the Groves Golf and Country Club will host its annual “Fall Arts and Craft Fair” Nov. 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 7924 Melogold Circle in Land O’ Lakes. The fair is indoors. For information, call Donna Hartwick at (813) 996-3470.

Congressman Gus Bilirakis, State Sen. Wilton Simpson, State Rep. Richard Corcoran and State Rep. Danny Burgess will host the “Farm Share Holiday Food Giveaway” Nov. 14 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., at the Dade City Business Center, 15000 Citrus Country Drive in Dade City. Families who currently qualify for or receive government assistance can get free fresh food. Programs whose participants qualify include Free and Reduced School Lunch, food and housing assistance, and Medicaid and Social Security. Families that are not currently participating in the programs but who are experiencing financial hardship are also invited.

The Shops at Wiregrass, 28211 Paseo Drive in Wesley Chapel, will debut an all new “Symphony in Lights” on Nov. 14 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. From then on, shows and snow will take place nightly through Dec. 31 on the hour, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Shows at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m., will feature the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, and shows at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., will feature holiday favorites. There also will be live music by Late Night Brass, strolling carolers, costumed characters, face painting, balloon artists and more. There will be fireworks on opening night. For information, visit TheShopsAtWiregrass.com.