Pearson-Adams reappointed to board
Gov. Rick Scott has reappointed Marilyn Pearson-Adams to the Pasco-Hernando State College District Board of Trustees. Pearson-Adams, of Brooksville, is the president of Century 21 Alliance Realty, vice president of the board for the Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce, and a former board member of the Pasco Hernando Workforce Board. Pearson-Adams was reassigned for a term from Aug. 21, 2017 to May 31, 2021. The appointment is subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.
Woman’s club donates school supplies
The GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club collected school supplies during the summer to donate to local schools in need.
Pat Wagner, the club’s education chair, delivered several SUV-filled loads to Shady Hills Elementary School.
The woman’s club supports local schools throughout the year, as well as volunteering.
For information, visit GFWCLutzLandOLakesWomansClub.org.
CANCELLED: Middle school fundraiser
The ninth annual Taste of Trinity will be Sept. 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Seven Springs Middle School, 2441 Little Road, to benefit the school.
There will be stage music, a bounce house, a business expo, and food and desserts.
Proceeds will help the school purchase cutting-edge technology for its students.
Admission is $5 per person, or a family four-pack for $15.
For information, contact Maria Johnson at (727) 934-0940 or .
Registration is available online at WPBA.biz, by clicking on the event link.
Still time to donate
Sponsored by the Rotary Club of San Antonio, the San Antonio Farmers Market will celebrate “School Days” Sept. 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the city park.
Students needs supplies throughout the year, not just at the beginning of the school year. Shoppers and vendors are asked to bring school supplies to be donated to San Antonio Elementary School. Anyone who donates will be entered into a drawing for a gift basket.
The farmers market, which takes place the second Saturday of the month, includes vendors, free arts and crafts for kids, lemonade and hot dogs.
For information, contact Winnie Burke at (352) 437-5161 or .
Preschool anniversary
Messiah Lutheran Preschool, 14920 Hutchinson Road in Tampa, will celebrate its 30th anniversary with an event Sept. 10.
There will be an ice cream social at 2 p.m.; Master Bubble Performer, Magician and Balloon Artist Blaise Ryndes at 2:30 p.m.; and more.
To ensure there will be enough seats and food, RSVP to Jody Schweichler at .
For information, visit MessiahTampa.com.
Discussion and movie
Hillel Academy will host a free film and discussion on “Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age,” Sept. 12.
Light refreshments will be offered at 6 p.m., at the academy, at 2020 W. Fletcher Ave., followed by the movie at 6:30 p.m., which will be shown next door at Congregation Beth Am, 2030 W. Fletcher Ave.
Topics will include social media, video games, academics and internet addiction.
The event is for parents, teachers and other concerned adults, as well as students in fifth grade and higher, with caregivers.
The group discussion will be moderated by Dr. Wendy Rice, a licensed psychologist and founder of Rice Psychology Group.
For information on the movie, visit ScreenagersMovie.com.
For general information, call Cosmo Kunzelmann at (813) 963-2242.
To RSVP, visit tinyurl.com/yatr5b4p.
Youth art contest
The Medical Center of Trinity announced its sixth annual “Expressions of Thanks” youth art contest.
Students in kindergarten through 12th grade are asked to celebrate the service of all U.S. military veterans, those who currently serve our great nation and their families, by submitting artwork, poetry or an essay, by Sept. 15.
Each participant will receive a recognition certificate.
First-place winners in each grade level will receive a $25 gift card.
The grand-prize winner will have a choice of a bicycle or iPod nano.
Participants and their families can attend a reception Nov. 5 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., when prizes will be awarded and all artwork will be on display.
For complete details and rules, visit MedicalCenterTrinity.com.
For information, call (727) 834-4868.
College prohibits smoking & tobacco
Pasco-Hernando State College joined more than 60 Florida College System institutions and other Florida private and public universities in providing students, faculty and staff with a tobacco and smoke-free environment. As of Aug. 14, PHSC campuses are 100 percent tobacco and smoke-free.
The PHSC District Board of Trustees voted unanimously, last November, to prohibit smoking and the use of tobacco products college-wide.
The new policy states smoking or use of tobacco products, objects or devices, including cigarettes, cigars, pipes, electronic cigars or smokeless tobacco products are prohibited on all Pasco-Hernando State College campuses. This includes inside buildings, and anywhere on campus grounds, such as sidewalks, athletic fields and parking lots.
Part of the school’s goal is to ensure the overall well-being of students, faculty and staff by offering health tips, including resources to help current tobacco users and smokers quit.
For links to resources, visit PHSC.edu/tobacco-free.
Saint Leo gains more than 700 new students
More than 700 freshmen and transfer students moved into Saint Leo University for the 2017-2018 school season. Members of the Office of First Year Experience team, Resident Life advisors, University Ministry, upperclassmen, coaches and athletic teams, faculty, staff and administrators, were all available to help unload the students’ belongings.
Orientation volunteers chanted the new cheer, “Paws Up, Claws Out,” and welcomed the students.
Incoming students also attended a Student Leadership Fair and a welcome ceremony in the Marion Bowman Activities Center gym.
University President William J. Lennox Jr., took a selfie with the Class of 2021 before addressing the students and their families.
A significant number of incoming students will pursue bachelor degrees in biology, with an emphasis on biomedical and health sciences, with 91 incoming students declaring that major.
The most popular majors with the new class included business, criminal justice, sport business, computer sciences, elementary education, management and psychology.
