The CARES Bill Payer Program needs volunteers to help older adults remain independent by organizing their monthly bills, preparing checks for their signature and balancing checking statements. For more information about this program, call Theresa Brock at (727) 992-4051.
11/07/2015 – Saturday market at Hibiscus Park
The Market Place at Hibiscus Park in Dade City, Nov. 7 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., will feature a taste test presented by Wiregrass Ranch High School’s Chef Webb and his culinary students; a demonstration of spinning wool into yard presented by Homespun Goods; special music provided by Emmet Stevens Jr.; and garden art, crafts, plants and other items offered for sale by the Hibiscus Circle of the Dade City Garden Club. The event is at Seventh Street and Bougainvillea Avenue in Dade City. For information, call Lucy Avila at (352) 521-5858.
11/07/2015 – Vine Church Ladies’ Tea
The second annual Vine Church Ladies’ Tea will be Nov. 7 at 11 a.m., at the church, 4743 Allen Road in Zephyrhills. The guest speaker will be Mona Giordano of WOW Women’s Ministries. There will be a buffet lunch and door prizes. Admission is $10 at the door. All proceeds will benefit the Vine Church outreach to purchase portable showers for the homeless in Pasco County. For information and to RSVP, contact Vicki Gommier at (813) 299-2483 or .
11/07/2015 – Volunteer for Dressing Angels
The Dressing Angels charity is looking for 50 volunteers to help at fundraisers to open a transition resource center, for the mentally ill and homeless ages 16 and older, in May 2017. Volunteers can attend a planning meeting Nov. 7 from noon to 2 p.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway. For information, contact Phyllis Lise at (813) 498-7967 or .
11/07/2015 – Connerton races
The community of Connerton is hosting certified 10K, 5K and a Kids’ Fun Run on Nov. 7. The 10K begins at 7:30 a.m., the 5K starts at 7:45 a.m., and the Kids’ Run starts at 9 a.m. The public is welcome to take part. Runners will receive T-shirts and medals. Top finishers in all age groups will receive medals. Proceeds will benefit Operation Helping Hand, a Tampa-based charity that supports local veterans and their families. For more information, visit Connerton.com, or call (813) 996-5800.
11/07/2015 – A Cabaret Evening
Enjoy a concert with selections from Broadway musicals on Nov. 7 at 7 p.m., at Congregation Kol Ami, 3919 Moran Road in Tampa. A dessert reception follows the concert. Tickets are $18 in advance, $25 at the door and $36 for VIPs. For information, call (813) 962-6338.
Volunteer tax preparers needed
United Way of Pasco County needs volunteers to prepare taxes for low- to moderate-income households. No experience is necessary. Those who want to help should contact United Way by Dec. 23. For more information, visit UnitedWayPasco.org, and complete a volunteer application, or call Elizabeth Kamras at (727) 835-2023.
11/07/2015 – Zephyrhills Auto Rama
Zephyrhills Auto Rama will take place on Nov. 7 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., at 2738 Gall Blvd., in Zephyrhills. There will be an auto swap meet, car corral, car show, an auction hosted by Craig & Joann at Festival Park, auto parts, auto related items of the past, tools, antiques, hourly door prizes, trivia questions, and a Valve Show & Race. The cost is $10 per person. To register, call (813) 312-4009 or (727) 846-8922.
11/07/2015 – Kiddush luncheon
Congregation Kol Ami, at 3919 Moran Road in Tampa, will have its Shabbat Services at 9:30 a.m., on Nov. 7, followed by a Kiddush luncheon that is open to the Jewish community. There is no charge for the luncheon, but non-members are asked to contact the Kol Ami office, at (813) 962-6338.
11/05/2015 – Skydivers seek record
Parachutists in a group called “Jumpers over Seventy” will attempt to break a world record at Skydive City, 4241 Skydive Lane in Zephyrhills, on Nov. 5 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.