Mary Rathman

The Downtown New Port Richey Art Gallery, 6231 Grand Blvd., will host an open mic poetry reading and a one-act play performance Jan. 30 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Old Time Radio Group will perform a skit by playwright and author Ralph Annan. Refreshments will be served. Admission is free. For information or to RSVP, call (727) 848-6500, or email .

The Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road in Tampa, will host Shari Lewis’ daughter, Mallory, and Lamb Chop for a celebration of 250 years of American history on Jan. 30 at 10:30 a.m. The show is for kindergarten through eighth grade. Admission is $7 for members, $8 for general admission, and $28 for a family four-pack. For information and tickets, call (813) 922-8167, or visit CarrollwoodCenter.org.

The Republican Club of Central Pasco will honor Sheriff Chris Nocco and the Pasco’ Sheriff’s Office for their commitment to protect and serve our community on Jan. 28 at Copperstone Executive Suites, 3632 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes. There will be a soapbox social at 6:30 p.m., followed by a business meeting at 7 p.m. For information, call (813) 996-3011.

Melanie Crowson will host a sidewalk astronomy event Jan. 27 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., at New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills. Lawn chairs are welcome; food and drink are not. Guests can look at the moon, star clusters and galaxies. Admission is free. For information, email .

The AARP Smart Driver Class for drivers age 50 and older will be offered at the Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, Jan. 27. The cost for AARP members is $15, and $20 for non-members. For information and class time, call Bev Cogdill at (813) 907-3908.

The clubhouse at Driftwood, 38333 Cottonwood Place in Zephyrhills, will host its annual treasure and bake sale Jan. 24 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The subdivision has entrances off Wire Road and Dairy Road. There will be clothes, books, housewares, pictures, tools and more. For information, call Kathy Kenney at (813) 788-7877.

The Ancient Order of Hibernians Hernando County Division One is hosting a Hunger Poker Run for the needy Jan. 24, starting at the Moose Lodge 1903 in Land O’ Lakes. Registration is at 10:30 a.m., with a blessing of the bikes at 11:45 a.m., followed by kickstands up at noon. There will be entertainment, raffles, door prizes, giveaways, hot dogs and hamburgers. The cost is $10 per person. All proceeds and donations go to the Feeding America food banks of Pasco and Hernando counties. For information, call Rex Hinkle at (352) 688-1002 or Dennis Craven at (352) 238-2766.

The Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road in Tampa, will present a Square One Art exhibit and reception Jan. 24 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. For information, call (813) 922-8167, or visit CarrollwoodCenter.org.

The AARP Land O’ Lakes Chapter will meet Jan. 23 at 10:30 a.m., at the Land O’ Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd. The guest speaker will be financial advisor Chris Cooper. The chapter also will receive the Beyond Excellence award and install new leaders for 2015. For information, email .

The Dessert Theater at Betmar Acres, 37145 Lakewood Drive in Zephyrhills, will present two one-act plays Jan. 23 at 7 p.m., Jan. 24 at 2 p.m., and Jan. 25 at 7 p.m. The plays are “Let’s Party” and “Fourteen.” The actors will serve dessert during intermission. Admission is $5. For tickets, call Gerrie Heyl at (813) 788-0727.