Services offered help school athletic department
Dr. Michael W. Higgins, board certified in orthopaedic surgery at Hernando Orthopaedic & Spinal Surgery, was recognized by Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School for providing physicals to its students at a reduced rate. The fees collected were donated back to the high school’s athletic department. More than 30 physicals were provided, which raised more than $300. Also participating, from left: Dr. Ross Currier and Mary Cunningham, alongside Dr. Higgins.
Learning center open house
Eye Level Learning Center, 33905 State Road 54, Suite 102, in Wesley Chapel, will host an open house Sept. 29 from noon to 2 p.m.
Guests can learn more about the math and English program, “Eye Level,” meet the teachers and let the kids play. Light refreshments will be offered.
A free diagnostic test will be available with a reservation.
For information, call (813) 670-5000.
Saint Leo open house
Saint Leo University, 33701 State Road 52 in St. Leo, will host an open house Sept. 29 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., for students of all ages and their families and friends.
Guests can get acquainted with the academic programs by talking to the faculty, through resource fairs, and a variety of academic presentations and demonstrations.
Visitors also can tour the campus, chat with current students, learn about clubs and organizations, meet with financial aid representatives, talk with admission counselors, and more.
Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Admission is free.
To register, visit SaintLeo.edu/open-house.
For help with registration, or for questions, contact the Office of Admissions at or (352) 588-8283.
Performing Arts College Fair
Students interested in pursuing a college degree in dance, theater or music are encouraged to attend the Straz Center’s inaugural Performing Arts College Fair on Sept. 30 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 1010 N. MacInnes Place in Tampa.
There will be morning workshop rotations that include master classes and audition prep taught by Patel Conservatory faculty.
In the afternoon, guests can meet with representatives from schools known for their performing arts programs, including:
Carnegie Mellon School of Music; The American Musical Dramatic Academy; Boston Conservatory; Flagler College; Greensboro College; Stetson University; Florida College; Butler University; University of North Florida; Lynn Conservatory of Music; Florida State University College of Music; Valdosta State University; University of South Florida; Florida Southern College; Savannah College of Art & Design; Manhattan School of Music; The New School; and, the University of Florida.
Admission is free . Lunch will be available for purchase.
Reservations are required at PatelConservatory.asapconnected.com/#EventDetail=177547.
For information, call the Patel Conservatory Student Affairs office at (813) 222-1029.
PHSC names campus building
Pasco-Hernando State College hosted a dedication ceremony to name the Rao Musunuru, M.D. Conference Center at its Spring Hill Campus, 450 Beverly Court.
Community members, faculty, staff and students attended the event recognizing Dr. Musunuru’s service as a dedicated PHSC trustee since 1999, including four terms of service as board chair, as well as his significant contributions to the PHSC Foundation.
The tribute honors the cardiologist’s commitment to the college and support of the Foundation, which includes the establishment of numerous student scholarships and the purchase of state-of-the-art instructional medical equipment for the college’s health care programs.
Be a Bexley sponsor
Bexley Elementary, off State Road 54 in Land O’ Lakes, is looking for business sponsors for the 2018-2019 school year.
A Silver Paw Partnership sponsor will have its business cards displayed in the front office, and a business recognition on the school’s website and Facebook page, as well as the PTO Facebook page and newsletter. The silver sponsor also will receive a Certificate of Sponsorship and a Paw Partner car magnet.
A Gold Paw Partnership sponsor will include everything in the Silver level, plus: a business banner displayed outside the school for the 2018-2019 school year, and a complimentary booth space at the annual Bexley Elementary School Carnival, in the spring.
