Mary Rathman

The Gulfport Merchants Association will host a “Gulfport Art Walk” every third Saturday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., rain or shine, along 3129 S. Beach Blvd., in Gulfport. The next walk is Sept. 19 and will include wood crafts, sculpture, painted glass, homemade candles, shell crafts, clay art, upcycled items, pet products and more. There will be musical entertainment. Admission is free. The event is pet and family friendly. Vendor application information can be found at SIKpromotions.com. For information, call (727) 322-5217.

The Old Lutz School, 18819 U.S. 41, will host a work day Sept. 19 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Volunteers are needed for general cleaning, and mulching and planting in the community garden. Teens can earn service hours. A Christmas planning meeting will take place at 11 a.m. For information, call Suzin Carr at (813) 453-5256 or Ben Nevel at (813) 310-8709.

The Pasco County Historical Society will meet Sept. 18 at 7 p.m., at the Pioneer Florida Museum & Village, 15602 Pioneer Museum Road in Dade City. The guest speaker will be Imani D. Asukile on the topic of southern history and college tours. There will be a covered dish dinner before the program. Bring cutlery, disposable plates and a beverage. For information, call Glen Thompson at (352) 567-7449.

Jarrett Ford Dade City and Noon Rotary Club will host a test drive fundraising event Sept. 18 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., at Jarrett Ford, 38300 Dick Jarrett Way. Ford Motor Co., will donate $20 per test drive to a local charity. There will be free hot dogs, hamburgers and drinks. For information, call (352) 567-6711.

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 13312 Cain Road in Tampa, will host a Conference on Inner Healing Sept. 18 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Sept. 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The guest speaker will be Sharon Lewis, founder of Amazing Love Healing Ministry, on the topic of “Restoring the Soul.” There will be worship, large group teachings and small group prayer. Lunch will be provided on Saturday. Admission is free, but online registration is required at StMarksTampa.org. For information, email Marcia Allison at .

Bob McAnespie, member of the National Watercolor Society and the Florida Watercolor Society, will offer watercolor classes at the Land O’ Lakes Recreation Complex, 3032 Collier Parkway, Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon. Beginners are invited. The cost is $10 per lesson. There will be a supply list in the lobby. For information, call (813) 388-2766.

Saint Leo University, 33701 State Road 52 in St. Leo, will observe Constitution Day with an interactive program on privacy rights on Sept. 16 at 6 p.m., in Kirk Hall. Guests can find out if their cellphones are secure, participate in a Constitution Day contest, and hear a debate regarding the right to privacy. Food will be available. Admission and parking are free. For information, contact Heather Parker at (352) 588-7894, or email .

Sydney Has a Sister will host a scavenger hunt Sept. 26 at Gaspar’s Grotto, 1805 E. Seventh Ave., in Tampa. There will be a pre-party with complimentary drinks and appetizers, a scavenger hunt throughout Ybor City, a silent auction, food and after-party. Pre-party registration starts at 4 p.m., followed by the hunt at 5 p.m., and the after-party at 7 p.m. A single entry is $40. Team entries are available, and can range from two to six people. There will be cash prizes for first, second and third place. For information, call (813) 293-0406. To register, visit SydneyHasASister.com.

Chester Taylor Elementary School, 3638 Morris Bridge Road in Zephyrhills, will host a Grandparent’s Tea on Sept. 11 at 9 a.m. Students must submit an RSVP form to their teacher to attend with their grandparents. For information, call (813) 794-6900.