Mary Rathman

The Cotee River Bike Fest 2015 will be Oct. 9, Oct. 10 and Oct. 11 at Sims Park in downtown New Port Richey. There will be bands and entertainment, stunt and bike shows, food, beer and vendors. For a complete schedule and information, visit CoteeRiverBikeFest.org.

The Law Offices of Lucas Magazine will host a Rockaween Dance Party to benefit Gulfside Hospice and homeless veterans on Oct. 9 at 7 p.m., at Spartan Manor, 6121 Massachusetts Ave., in New Port Richey. There will be food, entertainment by The Spazmatics, a silent auction and a photo booth. Tickets are $50 per person. Reservations for tables are available. For information, call Yvette Behmer at (727) 849-5353.

The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will host a book bazaar Oct. 9 and Oct. 10 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. There will be a selection of books, audio and video media, magazines, and related materials, most for less than $3. For information, call (352) 567-3576.

The GFWC New Tampa Junior Woman’s Club will have an informational and recruitment meeting Oct. 8 at 7 p.m., at the New Tampa Regional Library, 10001 Cross Creek Blvd. The club also will host a general meeting on Oct. 12 at 6:30 p.m., at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 5338 Primrose Lake Circle in New Tampa. For information, visit GFWCNewTampaJunior.org, or email .

The Lutz Branch Library will present a “Happy Birthday Moon” puppet show at the Lutz Community Center, 98 First Ave., N.W., on Oct. 6 at 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., for children ages 3 and older. Admission is free. For information, call (813) 273-3652, or visit HCPLC.org.

The Land O’ Lakes Photography Club will meet at the Land O’ Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., on Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. The club is open to all beginners, amateurs and professionals. The meeting cost is $1. For information, email Ron Bowman at .

The Land O’ Lakes Garden Club will meet Oct. 6 at 10:30 a.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd. The guest speaker will be Ella Canencia on the topic of healthy foods for your body. For information, call (813) 961-2697 or (813) 508-0975.

Harvester United Methodist Church, 2432 Collier Parkway in Land O’ Lakes, will host a Playtime in the Patch for toddlers and preschoolers on Oct. 5 and Oct. 13 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. There will be crafts, coloring, snow cones, games and story time. Parents are invited to take photographs, too. For information, call (813) 948-2311.

Oak Grove United Methodist Church, 2707 W. Waters Ave., in Tampa, will show the movie “The Blind Side” on Oct. 4 at 3 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Admission is free. For information, call (813) 935-4471.

There will be a Quarter Auction featuring Park Lane Jewelry on Oct. 4 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., at the Zephyrhills Woman’s Club, 38549 Fifth Ave., to benefit The Samaritan Project. Light refreshments will be served. Tickets are $10 each, or $25 for VIP. Reservations will be taken for tables of six. For information and to RSVP, call Cheryl Hinton at (813) 504-5788.