Mary Rathman

Bob Evans, 16314 N. Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa, is hosting a community fundraiser Sept. 6 to Sept. 12, from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., to benefit the Baldomero Lopez State Veterans Nursing Home in Land O’ Lakes. Bob Evans will donate 15 percent of all sales to the home. Fliers can be picked up at the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce, 2810 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., Land O’ Lakes. For information, call John Mitchell at (813) 996-0840.

The Pasco Federated Republican Women’s Club will have a luncheon Sept. 4 at 11:30 a.m., at Seven Springs Golf & Country Club, 3535 Trophy Blvd., New Port Richey. The guest speakers will be Pasco County Commissioner Mike Wells Jr., and political strategist Anthony Sakovich. The cost for the luncheon is $20. To make a reservation, contact Fran Scerbo at (727) 597-3727 or .

Party Liquors, 2410 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., will host a Grand Opening celebration Sept. 4 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. There will be free wine and champagne tastings; free liquor tastings, including Johnnie Walker Blue Label and Macallan Rare Cask; free beer tastings; free food; and giveaways. The store is located at the corner of State Road 54 and 41 in Land O’ Lakes. For information, call (813) 803-7207.

The Rotary Club of Wesley Chapel Noon is accepting sign-ups for the Little Miss and Mr. Pumpkin Patch Pageant that will take place Oct. 11 at noon. Age groups are 3 months to 2 years, 3 to 5 years, and 6 to 8 years. There is a $20 entry fee. All contestants will receive a goody bag. For information, call Robyn Liska at (813) 949-0291, ext. 5613.

The Dade City Garden Club is selling its annual ornament, which represents the 102-year-old mission church of St. Rita Catholic Church in Dade City. The cost of the ornament is $22, payable by check to The Dade City Garden Club. The ornaments can be purchased at The Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce, 14112 Eighth St. For information, call (352) 567-3769.

Tampa Bay Presbyterian Church, 19911 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., in Tampa, will host an English as a Second Language (ESL) class on Tuesday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The class uses several ESL and Bible study resources. The only fee is $40 for books. Participants can practice conversational English in a fun and relaxed environment. For information, call Heather Tomasello at (813) 753-8567.

The first Eat Life Fishing Tournament will take place Sept. 12 from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m., at Tiki Cove on Lake Padgett, 2700 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes. The tournament is in memory of Austin Vonckx, a Sunlake High School graduate and freshman at Florida Atlantic University, who passed away suffering from an unknown heart condition.

The cost is $30 per person, and includes light breakfast and bottled water on the boats. All proceeds go directly to the Myocarditis Foundation.

Boats are limited to residents of Lake Padgett Estates and their guests. If you do not have a boat, one will be assigned to you.

Check-in and breakfast are at 7 a.m. The boats leave the dock at 7:30 a.m., and return at 10:30 a.m. Prizes will be awarded at 11 a.m.

For information and to register, call or text (813) 838-6868.

Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point will host a Community Lunch & Learn Aug. 28 at the Rao Musunuru MD Conference Center, 14100 Yosemite Drive in Hudson.

The guest speaker will be Cheryl Pollock, director of Business Development & Community Services of Premier Community Healthcare Group. The discussion will be on the wide range of services offered by Premier.

Registration and lunch will start at 11:30 a.m., followed by the program at noon.

Admission is free. A complimentary lunch will be served. Reservations are required.

For information and reservations, call (727) 869-5498.

The Heart Institute at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point, 14000 Fivay Road in Hudson, will offer a class called “Heart Healthy Nutrition: Eating for Healthy Heart” on Sept. 1 at 1 p.m. Guests can learn the types of fats and cholesterol, food label reading, recipe modification, and food shopping tips. Handouts will be provided for take home reference. Reservations are required. For information, call (727) 869-5498.