Mary Rathman

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host the sixth annual Local Author Fair April 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Guests can meet and greet authors from the Tampa Bay area representing a variety of genres. Most authors will have their works available for purchase. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

Harvester United Methodist Church, 2432 Collier Parkway in Land O’ Lakes, will have a rummage sale April 18 from 8 a.m. to noon. There will be furniture, decorative items, clothing, purses, shoes, jewelry, baby items, toys, tools, small appliances, electronics, household items, linens, baskets, books, CDs and 25-cent items. For information, call (813) 948-2311.

Congregation Kol Ami, 3919 Moran Road in Tampa, will host a Kiddush luncheon following 9:30 a.m., Shabbat services on April 18. Admission is free, but non-members are asked to RSVP at (813) 962-6338.

Bay Cities Bank Carrollwood Branch, 14877 N. Dale Mabry Highway, will host its annual Protect Your Identity Day with free document shredding April 18 from 9 a.m. to noon. For information, call (813) 637-2420.

The James Irvin Education Center, 35830 State Road 52 in Dade City, will have a Community Yard Sale & Fresh Market April 18 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will highlight the school’s agriculture and stained glass programs. For information, call (352) 524-5700.

The Church at Myrtle Lake, 2017 Riegler Road in Land O’ Lakes, will host its First Annual Global Mission Conference April 17 to April 19. There will be programs for kids, youth and adults, and missionaries from around the world. The opening ceremony is April 17 at 7 p.m., with a men’s prayer breakfast April 18 at 7 a.m., a ladies luncheon April 18 at noon, an “At Home with our Missionaries” presentation that evening, and closing worship April 19 at 10:30 a.m. For information, call Bob Thompson at (813) 949-5516, or email .

The J.F. Swartsel Masonic Lodge, 3109 Lutz Lake Fern Road in Lutz, will host its monthly fish fry April 17 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The cost is $10 for eat-in and $8 for carryout. Credit cards are accepted.

The Tampa Bay Fair Housing Consortium will present the 12th annual Fair Housing Symposium April 17 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at the Greater Tampa Association of Realtors, 2918 W. Kennedy Blvd., in Tampa. The event provides fair housing information for housing providers, real estate agents, property managers, attorneys, government officials, apartment personnel and the general public. The cost is $35 and includes lunch. Check-in begins at 8 a.m. To register, visit GTAR.org. For special accommodations, call Mark Esparza at (727) 464-4801.

Recording artist Ed Sheeran will perform Sept. 10 at the Amalie Arena, and tickets go on sale April 17 at 10 a.m. For ticket information and tour updates, visit EdSheeran.com.

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host a Teen Video Game Night on April 17 at 6 p.m. Games will include Guitar Hero, Rock Band, Wii and more. There also will be a free mini Yu-Gi-Oh! Tournament with card pack prizes. Free snacks will be provided. For information, call (813) 929-1214.