Mary Rathman

The Republican Club of Central Pasco will meet Oct. 26 at Copperstone Executive Suites, 3632 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes. The guest speaker will be Randy Maggard, Republican Executive Committee chairman on the topic of the 2016 Presidential campaign and the plans for the party to win the race. Refreshments will be served at 6:30 p.m., followed by the meeting at 7 p.m. For information, call Steve Graves at (813) 996-3011.

CrossPointe Family Church, 919 Debuel Road in Lutz, will host a “Trunk & Treat” community carnival Oct. 25 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. There will be candy, horse rides and bounce houses. Admission is free. For information, call (813) 949-7727, or visit CrossPointeTampa.com.

Congregation Kol Ami, 3919 Moran Road in Tampa, will host a “Sisterhood Re-Enrollment Derby Day” Oct. 25 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Guests can wear their best hat and join the congregation for hors d’oeuvres, refreshments and derby activities. For information, call (813) 962-6338.

Big Dog’s Pizza, 18431 U.S. 41 in Lutz, is having a grand reopening Oct. 24 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be coloring for kids, a selfie station, giveaways, $1 slices and treats. For information, call (813) 803-7223, or visit www.bigdogspizzalutz.com.

The University of South Florida’s Botanical Gardens, 12210 USF Pine Drive in Tampa, will have an “Orchid Expo” from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Oct. 24 and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Oct. 25. There will be local vendors, potting supplies for sale, blooming orchids and free drawings. There also will be a culture lecture on Saturday at 2 p.m. Admission is $5. Parking is free. For information, call Jim Hawk at (813) 920-4434, or visits TampaOrchidClub.Shutterfly.com.

The Land O’ Lakes First United Methodist Church, 6209 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., will host a “Family Fall Festival” with a pirate theme on Oct. 25 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Kids can wear costumes and participate in activities like “Pirate Ship Launch,” an obstacle course, hook toss, bobbing for apples and karaoke. There will be hot dogs, popcorn and cookies, and a “Dastardly Pirate Pumpkin Jack’s Slime Finale.” Admission is free. For information, visit LOLUMC.org.

Grace Lutheran Church, 3714 W. Linebaugh Ave., in Carrollwood, will host a “Trunk or Treat” Oct. 24 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Guests can wear a costume and visit each “trunk” for a treat. Admission is free. For information or directions, call (813) 961-8747.

Harvest Time Ministries International, 15115 N. 19th St., in Lutz, will host a “REACH Festival” Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the hopes of reaching the community to inspire hope. There will be live music, games, prizes, food concessions, giveaways, health and wellness resources, job resource information, inspiring stories, and a breast cancer awareness walk at 10 a.m. Admission is free. For information, visit Facebook.com/htminternational.

The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will host a “Great Pumpkin Party” for kids ages 10 and younger on Oct. 24 at 2 p.m. There will be crafts, games and the movie “It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.” Admission is free. For information, call Mary Keesling at (352) 567-3576.

Starkey Ranch, 2500 Heart Pine Ave., in Odessa, and Wheels of Success will host “Wine and Wheels” on Oct. 24 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Classic car owners from the Tampa Bay area will compete for grand prizes. Guests can partake in wine tastings at the community’s five new model homes. There will be a balloon artist, bounce houses and face painting. For information, visit FunForFall.com.