Mary Rathman

Congregation Kol Ami, 3919 Moran Road in Tampa, will host the Rabbi Joel Wasser Memorial Scholar Weekend from May 29 to May 31, with guest speaker Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson. There will be a Friday evening service at 6 p.m., with a presentation on Judaism; a Saturday morning service at 9:30 a.m., with a focus on the Torah; and a Sunday morning brunch at 10 a.m., for women only. For information, admission costs, or to RSVP, email Carol Tarica at , by May 26.

The GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club is hosting an Artists of Italy Luncheon in support of its candidate, KarenSue Molis, May 28 at 11:30 a.m., at the Lutz Community Center. The cost is $6. Everyone is welcome to attend. The menu includes rigatoni, salad, bread, cupcakes and sorbet. For information, visit GFWCLutzLandOLakesWomansClub.org.

All five Gulfside Hospice thrift shops will host a 25 percent off storewide sale on May 23 in honor of Memorial Day. The stores will be closed on Memorial Day, May 25. Shoppers also can bring in gently used donations of clothing, household items, electronics and more. Sales will benefit the Gulfside Hospice programs. For information and store locations, visit Facebook.com/ghthriftshoppes.

The Center for Urban Transportation Research at the University of South Florida will present a lecture on pedestrian safety May 20 at 11 a.m., at the Lutz Senior Center, 112 First Ave., N.W. There will be safety-related giveaways. For information, call (813) 264-3804.

Kindermusik with Dione will offer free Kindermusik preview classes May 20 and May 27 at 9:45 a.m., for children up to age 3. Classes will be at the Lexington Oaks community clubhouse, 26034 Lexington Oaks Blvd., in Wesley Chapel. For information or to register, call (813) 330-0623, or email .

The Friends of Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will host the chess club May 20 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., and May 27 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Boards and pieces are provided. Guests should bring a chess clock if preferred. For information, call Glen Thompson at (352) 567-7449.

Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam will be the keynote speaker at the annual Republican Party fundraiser Reagan Dinner on May 28 at Spartan Manor in New Port Richey. For information and ticket prices, call Bill Bunting at (727) 514-7676, Jeannie James at (813) 731-7121, or Fred Manno at (813) 838-3556.

The Conservative Club of East Pasco will meet May 18 at 6:30 p.m., at the Zephyrhills Woman’s Club, 38549 Fifth Ave., in Zephyrhills. The guest speaker will be Danny Burgess, Florida State Representative of the 38th District. For information, contact Nils Lenz at (813) 782-9491 or .

The East Pasco Democratic Club will meet May 18 at 7 p.m., at The Commons, 38130 Pretty Pond Road in Zephyrhills. The guest speaker will be Patrick Manteiga, editor and publisher of the Tampa Spanish newspaper La Gaceta. The topics will be immigration, Cuba/U.S. relations, and the Hispanic vote. Light refreshments will be served. For information, call Fern Williams at (813) 838-0767.

National Active and Retired Federal Employees Chapters 583 and 1588 will meet May 18 at the Regency Residence Retirement Living Facility, 6711 Embassy Blvd., in Port Richey. Lunch will be served at noon, followed by the meeting at 1 p.m. Spouses and guests are invited. For information, call (727) 267-9062.