Mary Rathman

The Pasco County Metropolitan Planning Organization will meet at the Historic Dade City Courthouse, 37918 Meridian Avenue, on July 9 at 10 a.m. The meeting is open to the public. For information, visit PascoCountyFL.net.

Morningstar Fishermen, 33336 Old Saint Joe Road in Dade City, will have a free Greenhouse Construction workshop July 9 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Instructor Phil Reasons will discuss the pros and cons of different greenhouse styles, and focus on step-by-step construction. For information, call (352) 523-2722.

Feria Tampa Bay is an event featuring local businesses and professionals educating the community on current medical and health topics. The expo will be July 11 starting at 10 a.m., at River Ridge Golf Club, 11022 Tee Time Circle in New Port Richey. There will be games, prizes, food and music. Admission is free. For information, visit Facebook and search for Feria Tampa Bay.

The Veterans Council of Hillsborough County will host its Field of Honor Ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park, 3602 U.S. 301 in Tampa, on July 11 at 11 a.m. The event will honor service members who have lost their lives during the past three months during Operation Inherent Resolve and Operation Freedom’s Sentinel. Ye Mystic AirKrewe will perform a flyover, followed by a rifle salute and the playing of “Taps.” The POW/MIA Chair of Honor will be on display. For information, call (813) 744-5502 or (813) 246-3170.

A retreat for women who have suffered a trauma of childhood sexual abuse will take place at Bethany Retreat Center in Lutz starting with an orientation and luncheon on July 11 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The 10-week retreat runs July 18 through Sept. 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For information, call (813) 843-8969 or email .

Bob Evans, 16314 N. Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa, is hosting a community fundraiser July 12 to July 18 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.

Cobb Grove 16 Theatre, 6333 Wesley Grove Blvd., in Wesley Chapel, will offer free summer kids’ shows every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 10 a.m. Upcoming shows are “Astro Boy” and “The Wizard of Oz” on July 14, July 15 and July 16. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Large groups, schools and camps are invited. For information, call (813) 948-5444.

The Zephyrhills Art Club will meet July 14 at 7 p.m., at Bahr’s Mobile Home Park, off County Road 54 in Zephyrhills. Guests can bring a sketch pad/newsprint, pencils/ink pens and sharpies for a mystery exercise in art. For information, email .

The Live Oak Theatre Company will offer a basic acting and introduction to its theater through a program of four classes from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., on Tuesdays, starting July 14. The program will be at Faith Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 200 Mount Fair Ave., in Brooksville. Children age 8 through high school are eligible. There is no tuition, only a $10 registration fee. For information, call Vince Vanni at (352) 797-9199, or email .

The Omar K. Lightfoot Center, 10901 N. 56th St., in Temple Terrace, will host a “Love is in the Air” disco party for senior citizens ages 55 and older on July 15 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Prior to the dance, there will be a one-hour senior expo with representatives from nonprofit agencies and businesses at noon. The disco party will include door prizes, treats and surprises. Reservations must be made by July 10 by calling Melinda Wheatley at (813) 744-5310 or Richedean Hills-Ackbar at (813) 431-1814. For information or to become a sponsor, call (813) 786-2011.