Pasco-Hernando State College honored the Porter family of Wiregrass Ranch by erecting this permanent display on a wall at Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch, a satellite of the college that opened in January. The Porter family donated 60 acres to the college to open the satellite in Wesley Chapel.
Back to school drive
The Children’s Home Society of Florida is having a back-to-school drive through Aug. 11 to help foster children.
There are separate needs for elementary, middle and high schools, including backpacks, index cards, pens, markers, transparent tape, calculators and wide-ruled paper.
The drop-off location is 4250 Oak Fair Blvd., in Tampa, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For information, call Rachelle Duroseau at (813) 949-8946, ext. 237, or email .
Meet the teacher at Oakstead
Oakstead Elementary School, 19925 Lake Patience Road in Land O’ Lakes, is hosting its Meet Your Child’s Teacher Day Aug. 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The event is for all students and parents to visit the classrooms, meet the teachers, join the PTA, pay supply fees, and sign up for transportation.
For information, call (813) 346-1500.
Liberty Middle open house
Liberty Middle School, 17400 Commerce Park Blvd., in Tampa, is hosting an open house Aug. 14. Guests can meet the principal and teachers, staff members, guidance counselors, and representatives of the PTA.
Sixth-graders are invited to attend at 2 p.m., and seventh- and eighth-graders at 4:30 p.m.
For information, call (813) 558-1100, or visit Liberty.mysdhc.org.
Medical scholarship fundraiser
The Medical Center of Trinity Volunteers, 9330 State Road 54, is hosting a fundraising event for scholarships for students studying in the medical field.
The fundraiser is Aug. 21-22 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the lobby of the hospital, and will showcase Masquerade Jewelry and accessories. All items are $5 and under.
There will also be a silent auction featuring gift baskets, gift cards and other items.
For information, call (727) 834-4017.
Bodhi Price, a student at Woodland Elementary School in Zephyrhills, recently performed in Sarasota’s Circus Arts Conservatory’s Summer Showcase on his birthday, July 11. Bodhi would like to become a stuntman, actor and performer, and circus training is part of his plan to achieve his goal.
Still time to enroll at PHSC
Students interested in enrolling for fall term classes at Pasco-Hernando State College should register immediately. Classes begin Aug. 25.
PHSC will introduce three new health programs this fall: pharmacy technician, surgical technology, and health information technology.
There also will be two bachelor degree programs in supervision and management, and in nursing.
Students can apply online at PHSC.edu/wise. The application fee is $25.
An additional $20 is assessed during the late registration period. Late registration is Aug. 25-29.
For information, visit PHSC.edu.
