Mary Rathman

NAMI Hernando (National Alliance on Mental Illness) will offer a free 10-week peer-to-peer educational program starting Sept. 9 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the NAMI Beautiful Mind Center, 10554 Spring Hill Drive in Spring Hill. The learning program is for people living with a serious mental illness who are interested in establishing and maintaining their wellness and recovery. Topics will include how to prevent relapse, how to improve quality of life, coping skills, exercises to calm thinking, skills for working with providers and the public, and how to protect your interests. Registration is required. For information, call (352) 684-0004.

The Botanical Gardens at the University of South Florida, 12210 USF Pine Drive in Tampa, will host a Taste of Honey event Sept. 19 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. There will be more than 100 exotic and unusual honeys from around the world, including honey produced at the USF gardens. There also will be live music, a chance to win a door prize, and honey-inspired food samples. Tickets are $20 each. For information, call (813) 974-2329.

Ukulele Brand’s, 4805 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes, will host a steel pan demonstration and performance of reggae, soca and calypso music by Bickley Rivera on Sept. 13 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Guests can bring their own steel pan or percussion instrument and join in. For information, call Nelson Rivera at (813) 766-0111.

ME Hobbies, 1904 Oak Grove Blvd., in Lutz, will celebrate its first anniversary with family friendly activities on Sept. 12 from noon to 3 p.m. There will be a bounce house, Lenny’s Ice, Fuentes Fantabulous face painting, games, prizes, music by Koss Kids, and hobby specials. Admission is free. For information, call Michelle Karpoich at (813) 949-3500.

The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will host a book bazaar Sept. 11 and Sept. 12 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. There will be a diverse selection of books, audio and video media, magazines, and related materials, most for less than $3. For information, call (352) 567-3576

Morningstar Fishermen, 33336 Old Saint Joe Road in Dade City, will have a free workshop on raising backyard chickens on Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. For information, call (352) 523-2722.

The Pasco Alliance of Community Associations will meet Sept. 10 at 7 p.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd. The guest speakers will be Pasco County Commissioner Ted Schrader and former commissioner Pat Mulieri. The topic will be the Citizens Advisory Committee examination of the charter form of government. For information, call Ron Litts at (813) 475-4561

Pasco County Tax Collector Mike Fasano will be the guest speaker at an event for Big Brothers Big Sisters on Sept. 10 from 7:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m., at Panera Bread, 7242 Gall Blvd., in Zephyrhills. The event aims to recruit for its Real Men Mentor program. To RSVP, call (813) 997-6881, or email .

Florida Licensing on Wheels will be at the New Tampa Regional Library, 10001 Cross Creek Blvd., Sept. 9 at 10 a.m., for adults and teens. There will be services for first time licenses, conversion of out-of-state licenses, renewals, and replacements for lost or stolen licenses. Guests also can do address/name changes, get ID cards and disabled parking placards, and more. Fees vary for services. For a list of documents needed, visit GatherGoGet.com.

The Zephyrhills Art Club will meet Sept. 8 at 7 p.m., at Bahr’s Mobile Home Park clubhouse, 39401 Dancers Lane. The guest speaker will be Kari McGee, artist and instructor, of StudioTwenty8 in The Shops at Wiregrass. Members are invited to bring a painting they did over the summer for “show and tell.” For information, call (813) 780-8562.