Essay scholarship
The Republican Party of Pasco will accept scholarship applications until April 15 from graduating seniors from any Pasco County high school.
To be eligible, applicants must be a registered Republican; have a cumulative 3.0 GPA and be a graduate of a Pasco County high school; complete a 650-word minimum essay on the topic of “What is the importance of conservative values for young people in today’s world?”; and must attend an accredited community college/university or accredited vocational school in Florida.
Applicants can receive extra points for club and school activities, volunteer hours and campaign participation.
The application is available online at PascoGOP.org, or at the high school career counselor’s office.
Email applications and essays to , or mail to RPOP, 12043 Cobblestone Drive, Hudson, FL 34667, Attn: Sandy Graves, scholarship chair.
Scholarships will be awarded in May.
Bingo fundraiser
Maniscalco Elementary School, 939 Debuel Road in Lutz, will host a family bingo night March 29 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., in the cafeteria.
Bingo cards will be $1 each, with package deals available.
There also will be food, drinks and raffle tickets for purchase.
All proceeds will benefit the Maniscalco PTSA.
For information, call (813) 949-0337.
Earth celebration
Hillel Academy, 2020 W. Fletcher Ave., in Tampa, will host “Shmirat HaAdamah: Popsicles on the Playground” on March 31 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
This Jewish holiday signifies ‘caring for the earth.’
Families can create crafts, take part in a scavenger hunt in the butterfly garden, listen to an outdoor story time, and tour Hillel Academy.
Popsicles will be plenty and the playground will be available.
The event is for families with children ages 6 months old to 8 years old.
For information, call (813) 963-2242.
Open house
Pasco-Hernando State College will host an open house at each of its campuses:
- Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch, Wesley Chapel, April 1 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- East Campus in Dade City, April 1 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Spring Hill Campus, April 2 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- North Campus in Brooksville, April 3 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- West Campus in New Port Richey, April 4 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Participants can learn about certificate, associate and bachelor degree programs, as well as financial aid, scholarships, and more than 50 student clubs and organizations.
For information, visit PHSC.edu/open-house.
Financial Literacy Expos
Pasco County Schools, along with various partners, will present two Financial Literacy Expos:
- April 1 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Marchman Technical College, 7825 Campus Drive in New Port Richey
- April 4 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Wesley Chapel High School, 30651 Wells Road
Participants can learn about creating a financial plan, college funding/financial aid, planning for retirement, legal documents to protect your family, and more.
Register at Pasco.k12.fl.us/oll/financial_literacy/.
Mobile dental services
The Department of Health Pasco County is partnering with the Pasco County School Board to provide preventive dental services for students in Title 1 schools in Pasco County.
The dental bus will travel to selected schools to give dental assessments, sealants, fluoride varnish, and education for the students.
School schedules for the East side of Pasco County are as follows:
- April 1 to April 4: Pasco Elementary School
- April 8 to April 11: Chester Taylor Elementary
- April 15 to April 18: Woodland Elementary
- April 22 to April 25: Centennial Elementary
- April 29 to May 2: West Zephyrhills Elementary
- May 6 to May 9: San Antonio Elementary
- May 13 to May 16: Quail Hollow Elementary
- May 20 to May 23: Lacoochee Elementary
In order for a child to be seen on the bus, the required forms must be completed and signed by a parent or guardian.
For more information, visit Pasco.FloridaHealth.gov and click on “Smile Care A Van.”
Free prom dresses
Belle of the Ball will once again offer free prom dresses and accessories April 6 and April 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., to in-need high school girls. The ‘boutique’ shop is at 1210 Holt Ave., in Clearwater.
Dresses will be available for prom, homecoming and military balls. No referral letter is necessary and no appointment is needed.
A $1 to $5 donation will be accepted, but is not required.
For information, visit BelleOfTheBallProject.com, or visit Tampa Bay Area Belle of the Ball on Facebook.
Rotary scholarship
The Rotary Club of Trinity is accepting applications for the organization’s 2019 Al Arzu Scholarship.
Applicants must be a high school senior, and reside in and attend school in Pasco County to be eligible to apply.
Applications must be postmarked by April 15.
For information, or for a scholarship application, email Candace Glewen at .
Both students and parents also learned about prevention and coping strategies.
