Congregation Kol Ami, 3919 Moran Road in Tampa, needs sprucing up. The Chai Guys will meet March 15 at 9 a.m., to power wash, clean up and beautify Kol Ami. Participants should bring rakes, air blowers, power washers or just muscle. For information, call Mitchell Weiss at (813) 962-6338.
‘JUNK IN YOUR TRUNK’
The St. Mary Women’s Council will host its annual “Junk in Your Trunk” parking lot sale March 14 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at St. Mary Catholic Church, 15520 North Blvd., in Tampa. Spaces are being reserved now for $15 each. Preregistration is required. The council also is accepting donations. For information, contact Debbie Dolan at , Debbie Kipp at , or visit StMaryTampa.org.
DRAWING WORKSHOPS IN HOLIDAY
The Pasco Fine Art Council will present two drawing workshops:
- March 13 from 9:30 a.m. to noon: Drawing Natural Perspective
- April 13 from 9:30 a.m. to noon: Life Drawing
The council is located at 5744 Moog Road in Holiday. To register, call (727) 845-7322 or visit PascoArts.org.
ZEPHYRHILLS ART CLUB WORKSHOP
The Zephyrhills Art Club will host a workshop with Chinese artist Lian Quan Zhen March 12 and March 13 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at First Christian Church, 6040 Eighth St., in Zephyrhills. Zhen is known for watercolor techniques. For information, call (813) 782-2723.
ZEPHYR LODGE PIG ROAST
Zephyr Lodge 198 Free and Accepted Masons will host a pig roast March 8 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the lodge at the corner of North Avenue and 12th Street in Zephyrhills. The cost is $8 per person for eat-in or carryout. Tickets are available from lodge members or at the door. For information, call Cliff McDuffie at (813) 782-0877, or email .
POLICE OFFICER BENEFIT
The Heroes Memorial Foundation will host a concert to benefit the family of Charles Kondek, the Tarpon Springs officer killed this past December, March 8 at 5 p.m., at Tarpon Springs High School, 1411 Gulf Road. There will be performances by Bertie Higgins, The Bellamy Brothers, and the Tarpon Springs High School Jazz Ensemble. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at www.GoHeroes.us/store.
LANDSCAPE SEMINAR
The Pasco County Extension Office will offer a free “Wake Up Your Landscape from Winter’s Nap” seminar March 7 at 9 a.m., at Clayton Hall, 36702 State Road 52 in Dade City. Guests can learn how to prune cold-damaged plants, how to apply fertilizer, and how much water to add to your landscape. For information, call (352) 518-0156.
MUSIC FESTIVAL
The Pasco County Library System is hosting concerts showcasing young, local musical talent for its annual Rockus Maximus Music Festival. Upcoming shows are:
- March 7 from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., at Gill Dawg Marina, 5419 Treadway Drive in Port Richey
- March 27 from 6 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., The Pasco County Rotary Pavilion at the Concourse, 15325 Alric Pottberg Road in Spring Hill
Admission and parking are free. Vendors will be available for food and drinks. For information, visit PascoLibraries.org.
FOUNDER’S DAY PARADE
AUTOS FOR AUTISM
The Richey Region Antique Automobile Club of America will host Autos for Autism March 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., in downtown Tarpon Springs on Tarpon Avenue. The event, to benefit area autism programs, will include vendors, food, street performers, live bands, shopping, and a car show. Preregistration for the car show is $15, or $20 the day of the show. For information, call (727) 992-4486, or visit AACARicheyRegion.com.