Lowry Park Zoo, 1101 W. Sligh Ave., in Tampa, will host a Back to School Splash Aug. 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be games, crafts, snacks, and information on school safety and health tips. Quinton Aaron, of the “Blind Side” and founder of the Quinton Aaron Foundation, will make a guest appearance. Guests can get two free kids tickets, with each full-price paid adult admission, for the zoo valid Aug. 22 only. For information, call (813) 935-8552, or visit LowryParkZoo.com.
9/11/2015 – FISH FRY IN DADE CITY
The Pioneer Florida Museum and the Kiwanis Club of Dade City will host a family style fish fry Sept. 11 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., at 15602 Pioneer Museum Road in Dade City. There will be live music, and games such as sack races, hula-hoop and more. Tickets are $8 each. Lemonade and iced tea will be served to those who eat in. Desserts also will be available. For information and tickets, call (352) 206-8889.
8/29/2015 – MAIN STREET ‘ZEPHYRITAVILLE’
Main Street Zephyrhills will host “Tasting Away in Zephyritaville” Aug. 29 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., on Fifth Avenue. For this special event, Fifth Avenue will be renamed as the infamous Duval Street in Key West. There will be live music, and tastings and special offers from area restaurants. The cost is $50 and includes two drinks and food samples. Proceeds will benefit Main Street Zephyrhills. For tickets and information, call (813) 780-1414, or stop by the office at 38434 Fifth Ave., in Zephyrhills.
GENERAL CANCER SUPPORT
Florida Cancer Affiliates, 3611 Little Road in Trinity, will have a general cancer support group meeting Aug. 19 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Participants will be provided with educational material about cancer and cancer treatment. Anyone who is affected by any form of cancer can attend. Refreshments will be served. For information, call (727) 808-4818.
BREAST-FEEDING AND WORK SEMINARS
The Florida Department of Health in Pasco County will host two “Breast-feeding and Work” seminars from 10 a.m. to noon at these clinic sites:
- Aug. 20 at 4717 Airport Road in Zephyrhills
- Aug. 25 at 4135 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes
Seminars will include educational information, guest speakers on their experiences with working and breast-feeding, and Women, Infants and Children clinic support, including the breast pump loaner program.
For information, call Andrea Smith at (813) 404-5628.
TOBACCO CESSATION PROGRAM
Florida Hospital Zephyrhills, 7050 Gall Blvd., will offer the I Quit tobacco cessation program Aug. 20 and Sept. 17 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., in the Maple Room. No reservations are needed. For information, visit FHZeph.org.
PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT
Florida Cancer Affiliates, 3611 Little Road in Trinity, will offer a Man-to-Man prostate cancer support group meeting Aug. 20 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Discussions will include early detection, signs and symptoms, prognosis, disease stages, incontinence, impotence, treatment options, and the latest research. Refreshments will be served. Reservations are required. For information, call (727) 808-4818.
LYMPHEDEMA SUPPORT GROUP
The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, will host a lymphedema support group Aug. 20 at 3 p.m. Lymphedema is a persistent swelling, usually affecting an arm or leg that sometime occurs as a side effect of cancer treatment. Reservations are required. For information, call (727) 834-5630.
HUNTINGTON’S DISEASE
LUNG CANCER SCREENING SEMINAR
The Health & Wellness Center at Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel, 2700 Healing Way, will have a seminar on the new approach to lung cancer screening on Aug. 25 from noon to 1 p.m. Dr. Martin Britos-Bray will discuss the Electromagnetic Navigation Bronchoscopy procedure and how it provides a minimally invasive approach to accessing difficult-to-reach areas of the lung aiding in the diagnosis and management of lung disease. A free lunch will be provided. Reservations are required. For information, call (813) 929-5432.