The Museum of Science and Industry, 4801 E. Fowler Ave., in Tampa, will have a Mess Fest March 14 to celebrate Pi Day and Albert Einstein’s birthday. Guests can launch pies and compete in a whipped cream pie-eating contest. At exactly 1:59 p.m., there will be a shaving cream pie fight. Save up to $12 when you check in at MOSI on Facebook. This event is free with general admission. For information, visit Mosi.org.
SOUNDS OF SWING
The Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road in Tampa, will present a Sounds of Swing performance March 14 at 8 p.m. There will be a free dance lesson for ticketholders at 6:30 p.m. Tickets range from $12 to $18. For information, call (813) 922-8167, or visit CarrollwoodCenter.org.
SPRING SHOOT BENEFIT
‘CABARET AND COCKTAILS’
The Groves Golf and Country Club, 79245 Melogold Circle in Land O’ Lakes, will host “Cabaret and Cocktails” March 14 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. There will be performances by Bright House senior idols Suzanne Reno and Clint Geisler, bar snacks and a cash bar. Tickets are $6 per resident/social club member, or $8 for non-members. For information and tickets, call (813) 446-5144, or email .
CINDERELLA CHARACTER BREAKFAST
Cobb Grove 16 Theatre and Cinebistro, 6333 Wesley Grove Blvd., in Wesley Chapel, will host a Cinderella character breakfast March 14 at 9:30 a.m. Breakfast is $5 per child, and $10 per adult. There will be a photo opportunity with Cinderella. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. For information, call (813) 948-5445.
TRAIN SHOW, SWAP MEET
The Zephyrhills Model Train Show and Swap Meet will be March 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Zephyrhills Depot Museum, 39110 South Ave., in Zephyrhills. There will be a four-train system on display, door prizes, rolling stock, and vendor offerings for sale. Admission is free. For information, call (813) 782-0700 or (813) 780-0067.
LIBRARY BOOK BAZAAR
The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, is having a book bazaar March 13 and March 14 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. There will be books, audio and video media, magazines, and related materials, most for less than $3. For information, call (352) 567-3576.
CHURCH LENTEN FISH FRY
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, 2348 Collier Parkway in Land O’ Lakes, will host its annual fish fry every Friday during Lent from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Dinner costs $8 for adults and $4 for children, and includes fried or baked fish, macaroni and cheese, vegetables, coleslaw, bread and a drink. A fish sandwich also will be available. Dessert is an extra cost. Meals are dine-in or carryout. The next fish fry is March 13.
WESLEY CHAPEL REPUBLICAN CLUB
The Wesley Chapel Republican Club will meet March 12 at 7 p.m., at Hyundai of Wesley Chapel, 27000 Wesley Chapel Blvd. The guest speaker will be Javier Manjarres, author of “Brown People: Hispanic Politics and the Disunited State of Amigos.” There will be a book signing at 6 p.m. Coffee and dessert will be served. For information, call Peter Cracchiolo at (813) 360-9813.
PACA MEETING
The Pasco Alliance of Community Associations will meet March 12 at 7 p.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd. The guest speaker will be Percy Legendre III, managing partner of Bashor & Legendre. For information, call Ron Litts at (813) 475-4561.