Bridge-breaking contest
Saint Leo University’s Department of Mathematics and Science will host its annual Bridge-Breaking Competition March 6 at 6 p.m., in Selby Auditorium, Lewis Hall.
The competition includes teams of college students that constructed model bridges from lightweight wooden sticks and glues, following strict rules on materials and dimensions.
Once the competition opens, the audience votes on which bridge is most attractive.
Then, faculty members test each bridge to see which one can hold the most weight before it breaks apart. The sturdiest bridge is declared the winner.
Those who want to attend may have preferred seating by contacting Dr. Tom Ricard in advance at (352) 588-8024 or .
Spring job fair
Pasco County Schools will host a Spring Instructional Job Fair March 1 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Dr. John Long Middle School, 2025 Mansfield Blvd., in Wesley Chapel.
Positions are available at elementary, middle and high school levels, for teachers and student services employees, including reading, math, science, school nurse, behavioral analyst, and emotional and behavioral disorders/autism spectrum disorder.
Applicants can get on-the-spot interviews and attend teacher certification information sessions.
For information and to preregister for a chance to win door prizes, visit bit.ly/2C3fTRR. Winners must attend to collect their prize.
For questions, contact Lori Perreault at (813) 794-2845 or .
Artist reception
Tampa Day School will host an artist reception March 1 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., at the Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road.
The exhibit will showcase art by the school’s students in the center’s corridor gallery throughout the month of March.
Admission is free.
For information, call (813) 922-8167.
Hillel Academy fundraiser
Hillel Academy of Tampa, an accredited Jewish day school, will host its 45th annual Gift of Gold Gala fundraiser March 3 at 7:30 p.m., at the Bryan Glazer Family JCC, 522 N. Howard Ave., in Tampa.
The gala will begin with a Havdalah experience, and will include dinner, a silent auction with mobile bidding, and music and dancing by DJ Staar Entertainment.
Cocktail attire and Kosher dietary laws will be observed.
Tickets are $75 per person in advance, and $85 per person the week of the event.
Tickets and sponsorships also are available at HillelAcademyTampa.ejoinme.org.
For information, call (813) 963-2242.
Gold Level award
Take Stock in Children, a need-based scholarship program with the Pasco Education Foundation, was awarded the state TSIC Gold Level award, the highest achievement within the Take Stock in Children statewide organization.
To garner the award, TSIC Pasco exceeded all key performance indicators, such as database maintenance, timely mentor matching and sessions, student visits and services, and meeting recruitment guidelines.
This is the third consecutive Gold Level award for TSIC Pasco.
Call for nominations
John Long Middle School in Wesley Chapel is calling for nominations for the John Long Middle School Parents, Teacher, Students Association Executive Committee 2018-2019.
Positions available are president, treasurer and recording secretary.
Any persons willing and interested in serving should email .
Great American Cleanup
Students and staff at Gulf Middle School in New Port Richey will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Great American Cleanup.
The Gulf Middle School Student Council, the Students Working Against Tobacco club and school staff will join forces to pick up trash around the school and promote environmental awareness on March 3.
Leadership program graduates
Members of Leadership Saint Leo’s Class of 2017 have graduated from the program, which is designed to develop and train leaders.
The program is conducted by CODA Partners Inc., a professional services firm based in Gulfport and Dade City.
The class included Amanda Black, Darcy Goshorn, Janis Prince, Susan Martin, Katrina Wahlstrom, Marcela Van Olphen, Mark Nash, Mary McCoy, Michael Godfrey, Misty Rhoden, Nicholle Renaud, Phillip Neely, Rena Thomas and Stephanie Stinski.
