Grants awarded
Women-n-Charge awarded two $1,000 grants to women in business that it deemed to be deserving. Centennial Bank sponsored both grants, which are awarded annually.
One grant went to Dawn Easter, on behalf of Pasco Mental Health Foundation, which provides mental health services and education to Pasco residents who wouldn’t be able to access evaluation, counseling, therapy or medications any other way. The other grant went to Connie Lindsay of Liberty Manor for Veterans. The organization provides housing to veterans, specifically targeting honorably discharged veterans who have become homeless.
Women-n-Charge supports and assists women in managing their businesses more effectively.
For information, call Amanda Wright at (813) 501-7220, or email her at .
Spring mixer
East Pasco Networking Group will host its annual Spring Mixer May 20 at 6 p.m., at Blackstone Reef & Grill, 38361 County Road 54 in Zephyrhills. The guest speaker will be Bob Hatfield from U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis’ office.
This is a family oriented event with prizes and surprises. There will be a 50/50 from the first five months that will benefit the Samaritan Project of Zephyrhills.
For information, call the group’s chairman, Nils Lenz, at (813) 782-9491, or email him at . Or call vice chairwoman, Rosie Paulsen at (813) 909-6965, or email her at .
Open house
Small World Pediatrics will have a ribbon cutting and open house on May 20 from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., at 2527 Windguard Circle, Suite 102, in Wesley Chapel. The clinic also is welcoming a new addition to its staff, Dr. Nancy M. Silva.
This free event will have refreshments, prizes, drawings and a special guest for the kids: Mr. Tommy’s Mobile Music Bus, a music classroom on wheels with educational music sessions that are fun. Bring the family, children and neighbors.
To register or RSVP, call (813) 907-8001.
Business forum
The Lunch N’ Learn Business Forum will meet on May 21 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce boardroom, 6013 Wesley Chapel Blvd., Suite 105, in Wesley Chapel.
The guest speaker will be Joanie Sigal, director of business development at SJS Marketing. She specializes in email marketing and social media integration with email marketing. She will discuss how to target your market.
The $15 cost includes lunch. RSVP and prepayment are required. No walk-in seating is available.
For information, call the chamber office at (813) 994-8534.
Bank branch closing
Centennial Bank will be closing its Wesley Chapel branch at 28909 State Road 54 on Aug. 7, according to a May 5 letter sent to customers.
The bank branch at 23000 State Road 54 in Lutz is located less than 15 miles from the Wesley Chapel office. It is a full-service facility ready to meet your banking needs. Customers will be able to conduct the same transactions and receive the same customer service that has been provided at the Wesley Chapel branch, according to the letter.
For more information, contact Regional Retail Leader Melissa Wade at (352) 518-1504, or email .
East Pasco Networking Group
The East Pasco Networking Group will meet May 26 at Rose’s Café at 38426 Fifth Ave., in Zephyrhills.
Networking begins at 8 a.m., with the meeting starting at 8:30 a.m.
Shahra Anderson, regional director for U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson is the guest speaker.
For information, call Nils Lenz at (813) 782-9491, or email him at .
Optimist club
The Optimist Club of Dade City will meet on May 26 at 6 p.m., at the First National of Pasco, 13315 U.S. Highway 301 in Dade City.
Ribbon cutting
Tampa Bay Jaw and Facial Surgery will host a ribbon cutting and grand opening on May 28 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at 29164 Wesley Chapel Drive. Come and meet the physicians, Michael Barbick and Neeraj Nagella, and the center’s staff at this free event.
For information, call (813) 991-6886, or visit TBJAFS.com.
Women of Wesley Chapel
WOW, Women of Wesley Chapel, will host a breakfast meeting on June 3 from 7:45 a.m. to 9 a.m., at the Health and Wellness Center at Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel, in the second floor conference room.
Guest speaker will be Edie Rhea, a survivor of human trafficking.
The 2015 annual WOW membership cost of $10 is due at the meeting and will cover the entire 2015 calendar year for WOW only. This doesn’t include chamber membership. No credit cards will be accepted at the door. Cash or check only.
For information, call The Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce at (813) 994-8534.
Ribbon cutting
Sliding Door Roller Replacement will hold a ribbon cutting and a mixer on June 3 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 19121 U.S. Hwy 41 in Lutz. The store is on the east side of the highway, south of County Line Road.
For information call Michelle Chomo at (813) 909-ROLL.
Women-in-Charge
Join Women-n-Charge on June 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., at Pebble Creek Country Club, 10550 Regents Park Drive in Tampa, for lunch and networking.
The guest speaker will be Ginger Rockey-Johnson, the Original Spice Girl of Tampa Bay who will talk about “The Art of the Pitch.” Group members share their talents, build relationships and share their resources with other women in business.
The cost is $15 for members (Tuesday before the meeting), and $18 for all guests (and members paying after Tuesday).
Register online at Women-n-Charge.com.
For information, contact Judy at (813) 600-9848 or .
Wesley Chapel networking group
Networking for Your Success meets every Thursday at 8 a.m., at Lexington Oaks Country Club, 2615 Lexington Oaks Blvd., in Wesley Chapel.
Cost is $5, and annual membership to the group is $79.
