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 YARD SALE
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.
FREE SKY WATCH AT MOSI
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.
WORKDAY AT OLD LUTZ SCHOOL
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.
‘THE DOWN EAST BOYS’ CONCERT
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.
WINTER AUTOFEST
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.
‘PROJECT RE-RUN’ FASHION SHOW
The GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club will present its annual “Project Re-Run” Fashion Show featuring outfits culled from the donated items for its upcoming March flea market. The fashion show and luncheon will be at the Lutz Community Center, behind the Lutz Library, on Feb. 26 at 10 a.m. There will be a chance to buy the fashions off the models’ backs. A luncheon will follow the fashion show, for the cost of $6. All proceeds will benefit the “Very Special Arts” project, which provides arts and crafts supplies for special needs school children. For luncheon information, call (813) 786-8461. For information on the club, visit GFWCLutzLandOLakesWomansClub.org.
Health 02-11-15
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Hospital names director of marketing
Florida Hospital Zephyrhills has named Susan Frimmel as its new director of marketing.
Frimmel comes from Bayfront Health Brooksville and Bayfront Health Spring Hill where she served as the system director of marketing for two years.
Prior to her role at Bayfront, she worked at Pasco Regional Medical Center for 12 years as director of marketing.
Frimmel is a graduate of Saint Leo University with a degree in business administration. She also has an associate of science degree in sales and marketing from St. Petersburg College.
Strength, balance program
The Groves Golf and Country Club will host the Silver Sneakers Strength & Balance Program on Wednesdays at 9 a.m., and Fridays at 10:30 a.m., in the ballroom, 7924 Melogold Circle in Land O’ Lakes.
The program is a low-impact class for men and women to help improve flexibility and balance. Strength exercises may include handheld weights and the use of tubing.
The program is free to Silver Sneakers members, $5 for non-members, and $30 per month of classes.
For information, contact Tom Marbell at (352) 409-2984 or .
Autism support group
The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, will host Helping Hands, an autism support group, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m.
The group provides support to parents, family members and friends affected by autism and related neurological disorders.
For information, contact Jonica Chittum at (813) 402-9442 or .
Heart failure symposium
The Heart Institute at Oak Hill Hospital will host a Heart Failure Symposium Feb. 11 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at Silverthorn Country Club, 4550 Golf Club Lane in Brooksville.
The topic will be “Managing Your Heart Failure” and will feature a panel of Oak Hill Hospital health care specialists.
There will be an open house from 4 p.m. to 4:45 p.m., so guests can meet the hospital’s heart team and local home health care agencies.
A hot meal will be served
For reservations, call (352) 597-6333, (352) 628-6060, or visit OakHillHospital.com.
Understanding diabetes
Florida Hospital Zephyrhills, 7050 Gall Blvd., will host a Doctors & Desserts program called “Understanding Diabetes” Feb. 12 at 2 p.m.
Sugar-free desserts will be available.
For information and reservations, call (877) 534-3108.
Bone health lecture
Access Health Care, 5350 Spring Hill Drive in Spring Hill, will host a lecture on “Bone Health: How to Get It and Keep It” Feb. 12 at 5:15 p.m.
Guests should wear comfortable clothing to move around for instruction on performing different exercises.
For information and to register, call (352) 688-8116.
Kidney seminar
The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will present a free talk on “Care for Your Kidney” Feb. 14 at noon, in the children’s meeting room. For information, call (813) 929-1214.
‘Keeping a Healthy Heart’
The Health & Wellness Center at Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel, 2700 Healing Way, will present a “Keeping a Healthy Heart” seminar Feb. 17 at 6:30 p.m.
Topics will include incorporating fitness and nutrition to help reduce the risk of developing heart disease.
Admission is free for center members, and $5 for non-members.
For information and to register, call (813) 929-5432.
Tuesday Tutorials
The Heart Institute at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point will present a series of Tuesday Tutorials with complimentary lunch at the Rao Musunuru Conference Center, 14100 Yosemite Drive in Hudson.
All programs begin at noon. Upcoming tutorials are:
- Feb. 17 is “Intimacy and the Heart,” for adults only
- Feb. 24 is “Surviving Sudden Cardiac Death”
For information and reservations, call (727) 869-5498.
Elders program needs volunteers
The SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) Program in Pasco County is hosting a three-day program to those interested in volunteering to provide counseling in Medicare, Medicaid and more.
The training begins Feb. 17 at The Area Agency on Aging in St. Petersburg.
Transportation costs are reimbursed, and meals are provided.
For information, call Sue Samson at (727) 570-9696, ext. 234.
For an online application, visit FloridaShine.org.
Infant care program
The obstetrics program at Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, will offer an infant care class at 6 p.m., on Feb. 17 and Feb. 24.
Participants must attend both days and can learn the knowledge and skills needed in transitioning into parenting.
The cost is $40.
For information and reservations, call (727) 834-5630.
MS support group
First Christian Church, 6040 Eighth St., in Zephyrhills, will host a multiple sclerosis support group the first Thursday of every month at 1 p.m., in Fellowship Hall.
Refreshments will be served.
The group also hosts a social event the third Thursday of every month.
For information and to RSVP, call (813) 782-9306 or (813) 788-9931.
Tampa Bay E.N.T. expands to Lutz
Tampa Bay E.N.T., offering ear, nose and throat care, has added a new Lutz location at St. Joseph’s Hospital-North, Physicians Office Building, 4211 Van Dyke Road.
The group also has added three new providers: Dr. Dominic Castellano, Dr. Janet Lee and Alyson Hoffman.
For information, call (813) 879-8045, or visit TampaBayENT.com.
BASEBALL TEAM HOSTS GARAGE SALE
The Land O’ Lakes Sun Devils, a 12U baseball team, will host a multifamily garage sale on Feb. 28 from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. The event will be at Lake Padgett Estates, 3831 Lake Padgett Drive in Land O’ Lakes. The money raised will go toward sending the team to a tournament in Myrtle Beach this summer. Items available will include lawn equipment, toys, games and sports equipment. For information, call (813) 390-4754.
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS
The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, is hosting a Digital Photography Composition class Feb. 21 from 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Discussions will include elements of design and how to photograph pets, kids, action, portraits, landscapes, and black and white images. No experience is necessary. For information and to register, call (813) 929-1214.