Mary Rathman

Heritage Church, 1854 Oak Grove Blvd., in Lutz, will host Everest: Where Kids are Conquering Challenges with God’s Mighty Power July 13 to July 17 from 9 a.m. to noon. There will be games, crafts, snacks and live worship. The VBS is for kids ages 5 through fifth grade. The cost is $5 per child. To register, call (813) 909-4080, or visit YesHeritage.com.

Harvester United Methodist Church, 2432 Collier Parkway in Land O’ Lakes, will host a nondenominational Bible study, open to all women and children, on Thursday mornings, starting Sept. 10. The study will include Mark, Philemon, 1, 2, 3 John and Jude. Registration begins now. For information, email Jeanine Coris at .

The Alzheimer’s Family Organization will have its support group orientation/in-service June 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Connerton Court ALF & Memory Care, 21021 Betel Palm Lane in Land O’ Lakes. The meeting will help instruct individuals on how to run a support group. Upon completion of the program, the support group leader will receive a certificate and be eligible to facilitate a support group. The training is free and the public is welcome. For information and to register, call (727) 848-8888.

Volunteers are needed in Pasco County to provide counseling related to Medicare, Medicaid and more, through the Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders program. There will be a three-day boot camp program for interested volunteers starting June 23. Transportation costs are reimbursed, and meals are furnished. For information, visit FloridaShine.org, or email .

Samantha Taylor of Pure Health Studios will host two open houses and seminars on cholesterol and heart disease.

• June 19 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., 2653 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Wesley Chapel
• June 20 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., 2206 Knight Road in Land O’ Lakes

Desserts and coffee will be served. To reserve a seat, visit PureHealthStudios.com.

Florida Cancer Affiliates will host the Man-to-Man prostate cancer support group the third Thursday of each month at its Trinity center, 3611 Little Road. The next meeting is June 18 at 5 p.m. For information, call (727) 808-4818.

The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, will offer a monthly support group for anyone whose life is affected by Huntington’s disease. The group will meet the third Thursday of the month from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The next meeting is June 18. For information, contact Nina Qualters at (727) 236-3578 or .

The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, will have a lymphedema support group June 18 at 3 p.m. Lymphedema is a persistent swelling and usually affects an arm or leg. It sometimes occurs as a side effect of cancer treatment. For information and reservations, call (727) 834-5630.

Florida Cancer Affiliates will host stress reduction support group meetings once a month, on a Wednesday, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at its Trinity center, 3611 Little Road. The next meeting is June 17. The group is free and open to anyone feeling overwhelmed, struggling to find a balance in life, or seeking a place to express feelings with those who have similar experiences. Stress can be related to work, school, relationships, being a caregiver, illness or health, parenting or finances. For information, call (727) 808-4818.

Lutz is gearing up for its July 4th parade with the theme Lutz Heritage: Proudly We Serve. For information on the parade, call Phyllis Hoedt at (813) 949-1937; for the 5K race, call Terry Donovan at (813) 949-6659; for floats, call Shirley Simmons at (813) 949-7060; for booth rentals, call Annie Fernandez at (813) 784-4471; and for the cake contest, call Karin Damico at (813) 786-8461.