Mary Rathman

The Republican Club of Central Pasco will feature Pasco County Commission Chairman Ted Schrader at its Feb.25 meeting, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Schrader will discuss the charter county issue that may face county voters in the future and could lead to massive changes in Pasco County government. State Rep. Richard Corcoran, R-Land O’ Lakes, is advocating that Pasco voters be allowed the option to vote on whether the county should shift to a government governed by a charter. The Republican Club of Central Pasco invites all interested parties to join us in an informative discussion on the debate regardless of party affiliation. The club meets at Copperstone Executive Suites, 3632 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes. For more information, call Steve Graves at (813) 996-3011.

An open house and library tours are scheduled at the Zephyrhills Library, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., on Feb. 24. Zephyrhills Mayor Gene Whitfield, City Council president Charlie Proctor and members of the Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce will at the 4 p.m. ribbon cutting at 5347 Eighth St., in downtown Zephyrhills. For information, call the library at (813) 780-0064.

The 68th Annual Pasco County Fair “Country Roots & Cowboy Boots” will run through Feb. 22 at the Pasco County Fairgrounds, 36722 State Road 52 in Dade City. There will be daily entertainment, midway rides, a food court, craft exhibits and a championship rodeo. Admission to the fair is $8 for adults, and $5 for children ages 6-12. For fair information, visit PascoCountyFair.com, or call (352) 567-6678. For butterfly information, call (352) 518-0156.

Congregation Kol Ami, 3919 Moran Road in Tampa, will host guest speaker James Strange of the University of South Florida Feb. 22 at 6 p.m., to present “The Archeology of Tsippori.” The site of Tsippori in Israel has undergone excavations by USF since 1983. For information, visit KolAmi.org, or email .

The Tampa Bay Chapter of (ISC)2 is hosting a BSides Tampa Cyber Security Conference Feb. 21 from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., at The Museum of Science and Industry, 4801 E. Fowler Ave., in Tampa. There will be 25 guest speakers in the industry to discuss cyber security, computer breaches, digital forensics and more. There also will be a computer hacking contest. Admission is $25 and includes all lectures, lunch and a T-shirt. For information, visit BSidesTampa.net.

Tippecanoe Village in Zephyrhills will have a clubhouse sale Feb. 21 from 8 a.m. to noon. There also will be a new items raffle, and donuts and coffee available. The park is located at the corner of Morris Bridge Road and Chancey Road.

The Museum of Science and Industry, 4801 E. Fowler Ave., in Tampa, is hosting a free Sky Watch Feb. 21 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., outside by the Butterfly Garden. Guests can view star clusters and nurseries where stars are being formed through the MOSI telescopes. Viewings begin at sundown. Sky Watch is not available if it is raining. Admission is free. For information, visit Mosi.org.

The Old Lutz School, 18819 U.S. 41, is having a workday Feb. 21 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Volunteers are needed for general cleaning, mulching, and clearing/planting the community garden. Community service hours can be earned. There also will be a general meeting at 11 a.m. For information, call Suzin Carr at (813) 453-5256 or Ben Nevel at (813) 310-8709.

First Christian Church, 6040 Eighth St., in Zephyrhills, will host The Down East Boys for a concert Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Donations will be accepted. For information, call (813) 782-1071.

The Zephyrhills Winter AutoFest will be Feb. 19 through Feb. 22 at 2738 Gall Blvd., in Zephyrhills. The festival is a collector and classic car swap meet. Admission is $10 daily for adults. Children ages 12 and younger are free. Event passes are available for $30. Parking is free. For information, visit CarlisleEvents.com.