New hours for urgent care
Centra Care, the urgent care facility for Florida Hospital, now has new hours for its Wesley Chapel location.
The facility, located at 5504 Gateway Blvd., in Wesley Chapel, is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and closed weekends.
For more information, call (813) 948-5400.
Open house for Royal Oak Nursing Center
Royal Oak Nursing Center, 37300 Royal Oak Lane in Dade City, will host an open house Jan. 30 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
For more information, or to RSVP, call (352) 567-3122, or email .
New women networking group
Working Women of Tampa Bay is now hosting monthly networking meetings in Land O’ Lakes, with the next meeting set for Jan. 30 at 9 a.m., at Copperstone Executive Suites, 3632 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.
For more information, visit tinyurl.com/WorkingWomenTampa.
Grand opening for Pro Martial Arts
Pro Martial Arts, 30024 County Line Road in Wesley Chapel, will host a grand opening Jan. 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The martial arts facility is a franchise of an international company that boasts locations across the United States and Canada. It offers free bully prevention and predator prevention seminars to the community, and has even conducted free women’s self-defense seminars in coordination with the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office, according to a release.
For more information, call (813) 991-0462, or visit ProMartialArts.com/WesleyChapel.
Official opening for resource center
Restored Hope Resource and Outreach Center, 13703 17th St., Dade City, will host an official opening and dedication ceremony Jan. 23 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., with the dedication itself at 5 p.m., at its new location.
Clay shoot sponsors sought
The Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce is looking for sponsors for its fourth annual Sporting Clay Shoot Feb. 15 at Tampa Bay Sporting Clays.
Various sponsorships are available, ranging from $25 table branding to $2,500 presenting sponsor opportunities. The chamber also is looking for door prizes from businesses willing to donate.
The clay shoot itself will take place at 10514 Ehren Cutoff in Land O’ Lakes with a 9 a.m. shotgun start. Cost is $90 per shooter, and $325 per team.
For more information, call (813) 909-2722, or visit CentralPascoChamber.com.
February meeting for Women-n-Charge
Women-n-Charge will meet Feb. 7 beginning at 11:30 a.m. at Pebble Creek Country Club, 10550 Regents Park Drive in Tampa.
The meeting includes lunch, a featured speaker and networking. The speaker for this meeting is Alishia Willardson, creator of “The Money Making Success Formula.”
Cost is $15 for members by the Tuesday before the meeting, and $18 for all guests and those paying after advance registration.
To register, visit Women-n-Charge.com, or call (813) 600-9848.
Business Link available monthly
Business Link, a monthly small business gathering hosted by the San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union, meets the second Wednesday of each month beginning at 7:30 a.m.
The meeting is designed to provide a networking and information-sharing platform for the business community.
For locations, details and to reserve a seat, email , or call (352) 588-2732, ext. 1237.
NetFest seeks sponsors
With NetFest set to return April 3, the Pasco Economic Development Council is looking for sponsors willing to spend between $500 and $2,000.
Opportunities for sponsorship include the chili cook-off, and others.
NetFest takes place between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. at Starkey Ranch, located on State Road 54 in Odessa.
For more information on how to sponsor, call (813) 926-0827, ext. 226. Deadline is Feb. 14.
Suarez new chair of HART
Tampa City Councilman Mike Suarez has been elected chairman of the Hillsborough Area Regional Transit board.
Suarez has been a board member since April 2011, and became the board secretary in 2012.
The HART board is responsible for setting policy and making decisions for the authority on matters ranging from system operations, service planning, fare structure, finance and customer service. It is made up of 13 volunteers who are appointed to represent Hillsborough County, Tampa, Florida and Temple Terrace.
Free tax help available
The Hillsborough County Extension Office is offering free tax preparation assistance for individuals and families with incomes of $58,000 or less in 2013.
Tax filers will be able to access a self-guided tax preparation program and receive assistance, as needed, from an IRS-trained and certified volunteer.
The service is offered as part of the United Way Suncoast Prosperity Campaign. Appointments are required, and will be available Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., between Feb. 4 and April 8.
For a list of tax preparation sites, visit MyFreeTaxes.com/tampa.
Website community critique
SmartStart will host a website community critique Jan. 27 at 2 p.m., at the SmartStart facility, 15000 Citrus Country Drive, Suite 103, in Dade City.
For more information, call (352) 437-4861.
