The Laker/Lutz News

Serving Pasco since 1981/Serving Lutz since 1964

Mary Rathman

BOOK BAZAAR

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Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will host a book bazaar May 8 and May 9 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. There will be a diverse selection of books, audio and video media, magazines and related materials, many for less than $3. For information, call (352) 567-3576.

Mother & Daughter Tea

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Foundations of Life Pregnancy Center will host a Mother & Daughter Tea May 9 from 10 a.m. to noon, at Saint Leo University, 33701 State Rod 52 in St. Leo, in the Lakeview Room. Tickets are $10 per person and include hot and cold tea, scones and ice cream, and finger sandwiches. The tea will benefit the pregnancy center. For tickets and information, call Angelica Herrera at (352) 521-1218.

Chalk Talk 04-29-15

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(Courtesy of Land O' Lakes High School)
(Courtesy of Land O’ Lakes High School)

Future business leaders at Land O’ Lakes High
Twenty-three members of the Land O’ Lakes High School chapter of Future Business Leaders of America participated in the Florida FBLA State Conference in Orlando. Eight of those students brought home a total of five awards and qualified to go on to the FBLA National Competition this summer. Students were prepared in a range of areas related to business, financial stewardship, commerce and parliamentary procedure.

Kindergarten preregistration is May 4
Pasco County Schools kindergarten preregistration is May 4, at all district elementary schools.

Parents who want to preregister their eligible kindergarten children for the 2015-16 school year should contact the school in their area for details on orientation activities and times.

Children must be 5 years old on or before Sept. 1.

Parent must have child’s birth certificate or other proof of birth date, health examination HRS Form 3040, HRS certificate of immunization, and proof of residency such as current utility bill, lease agreement, driver’s license or state identification card.

For general information, call Courtney Lough at (727) 774-2780, (813) 794-2780 or (352) 524-2780.

Digital reading seminar
Rushe Middle School, 18654 Mentmore Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes, will host an iRead Digital Parent/Student Evening on May 5 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Parents and students can learn to download digital reading materials and see a demonstration of collaboration stations. Family members are encouraged to bring iPads, laptops, tablets, smartphones and digital readers to download free e-books.

There will be food, refreshments and prizes.

For information, call the school at (813) 346-1000.

Scholarship info for deaf students
Sertoma Speech & Hearing Foundation of Florida Inc., and Deaflinx, an online resource for information on deafness, deaf culture and American Sign Language, are teaming up to provide information on educational scholarships to persons who are hard of hearing.

For a listing of 30 scholarships and grants, visit Vicaps.com/scholarship-information.php.

GTE Financial accepting scholarship applications
GTE Financial’s Scholarship Program is now accepting applications from graduating high school seniors and college undergraduates for $2,500 scholarships.

Applications will be evaluated on the level of extracurricular community service involvement, essay content and academic achievements.

To apply, students must be a GTE Financial member and the primary account holder at the time of submission, and must be a graduating high school senior or an undergraduate student continuing to pursue an undergraduate degree.

Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater, and be attending courses full-time at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university, and demonstrate a commitment to community service.

Scholarship awards may be applied to tuition, fees, books, supplies and/or equipment required in the pursuit of a degree.

The deadline to apply is June 3.

For information and to apply, visit GTEFinancial.org/student.

BREAST CANCER GROUP

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Florida Cancer Affiliates, 3611 Little Road in Trinity, will host a breast cancer support group meeting on May 7 at 6 p.m. Breast cancer survivors and anyone who has been touched by breast cancer can attend, not just patients. Light refreshments will be served. For information, call (727) 236-0302.

SMOKING CESSATION

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Oak Hill Hospital, 11375 Cortez Blvd., in Brooksville, will offer the Tools to Quit seminar for tobacco users on May 7 at 4 p.m. Those attending can set a quit date, make a plan, and work through simple steps to quit. Participants will be provided with optional free nicotine replacement therapy. For information, call Nicole Kelly at (813) 929-1000, ext. 204.

DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP

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The Diabetes Support Group at Florida Hospital Zephyrhills will now meet on the first Wednesday of the month at 3 p.m. Dr. Mazen Abboud will kick off the new day and time on May 6 with a discussion on diabetes management and foot care. The meetings are free and are in the Wellness Center conference room at the hospital, 7050 Gall Blvd. For information, call (813) 715-6683, or visit FHZeph.org.

CELIAC SUPPORT

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Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point, 14000 Fivay Road in Hudson, will offer a meeting of the West Pasco celiac support group on the first Saturday of every month at 10 a.m. Meetings aim to increase awareness of celiac disease and include recipe demonstrations of a gluten-free diet. The next meeting is May 2. For information, call (727) 862-4815.

CHATTERBOXES MEETING

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The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, will host a Chatterboxes group meeting on April 30 at 3 p.m. The group is to assist individuals suffering from communication deficits as a result of a cerebral vascular accident or other neurological disorder. Caregivers and spouse can attend. For information, call (727) 834-4445.

KIDDUSH LUNCHEON

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The Howard Kanter z’l Kiddush Fund at Congregation Kol Ami, 3919 Moran Road in Tampa, will host a Kiddush Luncheon May 9, following the 9:30 a.m. Shabbat services. The luncheon is free, but non-members are asked to RSVP by calling (813) 962-6338.

MOTHER’S DAY TEA

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Rosecastle of Zephyrhills Assisted Living and Memory Care, 37411 Eiland Blvd., is hosting a Mother’s Day Tea May 8 from noon to 3 p.m. The event is open to the public and includes a complimentary light lunch and tea, free tours of the community, and a meet and greet with the new activities director. Red roses and cookies will be handed out. Guests also can shop jewelry and crafts. For information, call Cindy Epstein at (813) 783-8100.