Live Oak presents ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Jr.’
BROOKSVILLE – Live Oak Theatre announced that seats are available for the Youth Théâtre production of “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr.”
Eccentric inventor Caractacus Potts (Titus Richards/Noah Turner) sets about restoring an old race car with the help of his children, Jeremy (Charlie DaRocha/Rhodes Walkup) and Jemima (Ava Wright/Waverly Walkup). They soon discover the car is magical and has the ability to float and take flight.
When the evil Baron Bomburst (Nick Ritenis) desires the magic car, the family joins forces with Truly Scrumptious (Zoe Lallis/Monroe Alexander) and Grandpa Potts (Ian Moorhouse/Ian Moorhouse) to outwit the dastardly Baron and Baroness (Calista Yoder/Annalea Caballero) and their henchman, the Child Catcher (Jasper Monroe).
Seats cost $25 for adults and $10 for children 13 and under with the purchase of an adult seat. “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr.” will be performed over two weekends, Thursday to Sunday, Nov. 13 to 23 at the Carol and Frank Morsani Center for the Arts, 21030 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville.
Thursday, Friday and Saturday shows start at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday matinees are at 2:30 PM. Reserve seating at liveoaktheatre.org/current-production.
Oct. 22
Chess Club
All ages and skill levels play in a weekly U.S. Chess Federation–affiliated club at Hugh Embry Library. Call 352-567-3576 for details.
5:15-7:45 p.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City
Intermediate Pottery
Build on prior pottery wheel experience with hands-on practice at Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center. Call 727-815-7126 for details.
5:30-7:30 p.m.; 12118 Lake Blanche Drive, Odessa
Book Discussion
The Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library System hosts discussions of Mary Roach’s “Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law,” an exploration of the curious intersection between wildlife and human behavior, at Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library. Recommended for adults. Registration recommended. Call 813-273-3652 for details.
6 p.m.; 2902 W. Bearss Ave., Tampa
Book Club
The Ales and Tales Book Club discusses “Hour of the Witch” by Chris Bohjalian at In the Loop with Land O’ Lakes Library. Recommended for ages 21+. Call 813-929-1214 for details.
6-7 p.m.; 3338 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., Land O’ Lakes
Conversation Corner
Improve English reading, writing and speaking skills during English Conversation Corner with tutors at Land O’ Lakes Library. Call 813-929-1214 for details.
6-7:30 p.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes
Filipino Heritage
Celebrate Filipino heritage and culture through stories, traditions and interactive activities at New Tampa Regional Library. Discover the history and richness of the Philippines in this engaging cultural event. Recommended for adults. Registration recommended. Call 813-273-3652 or visit HCPLC.org for details.
6:30-7:30 p.m.; 10001 Cross Creek Blvd., Tampa
Oct. 23
Storytime Fun
Read, sing and dance with little learners during Storytime Fun at Zephyrhills Public Library. Call 813-780-0064 for details.
10-10:20 and 10:30-10:50 a.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills
Tech Help
Receive computer or mobile basics assistance from Hugh Embry Library staff. Registration required. Call 352-567-3576 for details.
10-11 a.m. and 11 a.m.-noon; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City
Preschool Storytime
Children ages 3-5 enjoy stories and songs at Land O’ Lakes Library. Call 813-929-1214 for details.
10:15-10:45 and 11:15-11:45 a.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes
Book Discussion
The Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library System hosts discussions of Mary Roach’s “Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law,” an exploration of the curious intersection between wildlife and human behavior, at North Tampa Branch Library. Recommended for adults. Registration recommended. Call 813-273-3652 for details.
10:30 a.m.; 8916 North Blvd., Tampa
SHINE: Medicare Basics
Learn about Medicare benefits and updates at Hugh Embry Library. Call 352-567-3576 for details.
10:30-11:30 a.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City
UF-IFAS Gardening
UF/IFAS Extension presents an informative session on Florida-friendly landscaping at New River Library. Registration required. Call 813-788-6375 for details.
2-3 p.m.; 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel
Book Discussion
The Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library System hosts discussions of Mary Roach’s “Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law,” an exploration of the curious intersection between wildlife and human behavior, at Brandon Regional Library. Recommended for adults. Registration recommended. Call 813-273-3652 for details.
3 p.m.; 619 Vonderburg Drive, Brandon
Chess Club
Learn and play chess with guidance from coach Rick J. McKnight at Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center. Call 727-815-7126 for details.
3-5 p.m.; 12118 Lake Blanche Drive, Odessa
STEAM Time
Engage in a hands-on STEAM activity all about spiders at Thonotosassa Branch Library. Recommended for children ages 6-12. Registration recommended. Call 813-273-3652 for details.
4:30-4:45 p.m.; 10715 Main St., Thonotosassa
Friends of the Library
Attend the quarterly Friends of the Library meeting at Zephyrhills Public Library. Call 813-780-0064 for details.
5:15-5:45 p.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills
Yarn for a Cause
Yarn enthusiasts share tips and conversation at New River Library. Call 813-788-6375 for details.
6-7 p.m.; 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel
Booktober Mystery Party
Celebrate mystery fiction with local authors, crafts and refreshments at Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center. Call 727-815-7126 for details.
6-7:30 p.m.; 12118 Lake Blanche Drive, Odessa
Oct. 24
Thrifty Crafters
Make creative, thrifty craft projects at Zephyrhills Public Library. Registration required. Call 813-780-0064 for details.
9:30-10:30 a.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills
Conversation Corner
Improve English skills through guided tutoring at Hugh Embry Library. Call 352-567-3576 for details.
10-11:30 a.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City
Book Sale
Browse a wide selection of gently used books and handmade items from Land O’ Lakes Library’s Makerspace at a two-day sale. Cash only. Call 813-929-1214 for details.
10 a.m.-5 p.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes
Ukulele Jam
The Tampa Bay Ukulele Society jam at Hugh Embry Library. Call 352-567-3576 for details.
1-3 p.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City
Book Club
The Spill the Tea Book Club discusses “The Sun Down Motel” by Simone St. James at Zephyrhills Public Library. Call 813-780-0064 for details.
3-4 p.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills
How to Draw Class
Tweens Learn drawing techniques in a step-by-step workshop at Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center. Call 727-815-7126 for details.
3-5 p.m.; 12118 Lake Blanche Drive, Odessa
Community Theater
The New Tampa Players presents “Oklahoma!” at New Tampa Performing Arts Center. Get tickets at newtampaplayers.thundertix.com.
8 p.m.; 8550 Hunters Village Rd., Tampa
Oct. 25
Halloween Craft
Tweens create Halloween-themed canisters using yarn and felt at Zephyrhills Public Library. Registration required. Call 813-780-0064 for details.
10-11 a.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills
Open Painting
Join a creative painting session for children at Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center. Call 727-815-7126 for details.
10-11 a.m. and 11 a.m.-noon; 12118 Lake Blanche Drive, Odessa
Adult Literacy
Learn to tutor adults in literacy and English skills at New River Library. Registration required. Call 813-788-6375 for details.
10 a.m.-2 p.m.; 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel
Book Sale
Browse a wide selection of gently used books and handmade items from Land O’ Lakes Library’s Makerspace at this two-day sale. On Oct. 25 from 1-3 p.m., fill a bag for one low price. Cash only. Call 813-929-1214 for details.
10 a.m.-3 p.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes
Master Gardeners
Discover the fascinating world of lichens with Master Gardener volunteers at Hugh Embry Library. Registration required. Call 352-567-3576 for details.
11 a.m.-noon; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City
A One-Woman Performance
Experience Nan Colton’s portrayal of Mary Shelley in a theatrical performance at Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center. Call 727-815-7126 for details.
2-3 p.m.; 12118 Lake Blanche Drive, Odessa
Community Theater
The New Tampa Players presents “Oklahoma!” at New Tampa Performing Arts Center. Get tickets at newtampaplayers.thundertix.com.
3 p.m. and 8 p.m.; 8550 Hunters Village Rd., Tampa
Tai Chi
Improve balance, flexibility and stress relief through Tai Chi at Land O’ Lakes Library. Call 813-929-1214 for details.
3-4 p.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes
Conversation Corner
Practice English conversation with tutors at New River Library. Call 813-788-6375 for details.
3-4:30 p.m.; 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel
Conversation Corner
Enhance English skills in a relaxed environment at Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center. Call 727-815-7126 for details.
3-4:30 p.m.; 12118 Lake Blanche Drive, Odessa
Oct. 25-26
Fall Festival
The 21st Annual Wesley Chapel Fall Festival features a carnival, food trucks, kids play zone, crafts, a fall pageant and trunk-or-treating at the Grove at Wesley Chapel. https://floridapenguinproductions.com/
11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Wesley Grove Boulevard, Wesley Chapel
Oct. 26
Community Theater
The New Tampa Players presents “Oklahoma!” at New Tampa Performing Arts Center. Get tickets at newtampaplayers.thundertix.com.
3 p.m.; 8550 Hunters Village Rd., Tampa
Oct. 27
Ingenuity Lab
Make creative paper masks during open studio sessions at Hugh Embry Library. Call 352-567-3576 for details.
10 a.m.-5 p.m; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City
Chair Yoga
Dianne Orcher instructs a beginner-friendly yoga session using a chair at Land O’ Lakes Library. Call 813-929-1214 for details.
10:30-11:30 a.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes
Guardian Ad Litem
Learn how to advocate for children in the court system through Guardian Ad Litem at Hugh Embry Library. Call 352-567-3576 for details.
Noon-1 p.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City
Oct. 28
Medicare/Medicaid
Get assistance applying for Medicare, Medicaid, and SNAP benefits at Zephyrhills Public Library. Call 813-780-0064 for details.
9 a.m.-3 p.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills
Career Source
Get job search help and employment resources with Career Source at Hugh Embry Library. Call 352-567-3576 for details.
10 a.m.-noon; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City
Book Sale
Shop for books and support programs during the Friends of the Library Book Sale at Land O’ Lakes Library. Call 813-929-1214 for details.
10 a.m.-noon; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes
Woodworking Build
Work on personal woodworking projects using library tools at Land O’ Lakes Library. Registration required. Call 813-929-1214 for details.
10 a.m.-1 p.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes
Toddler Storytime
Read, sing and dance with toddlers and caregivers at New River Library. Call 813-788-6375 for details.
10:15-11 and 11-11:45 a.m.; 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel
Tech Basics
Learn to recognize and avoid online scams at Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center. Registration required. Call 727-815-7126 for details.
11 a.m.-noon; 12118 Lake Blanche Drive, Odessa
Yarn for More
Yarn lovers convene for conversation and crafting at Hugh Embry Library. Call 352-567-3576 for details.
12:15-1:45 p.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City
Mystery Book Club
The Mystery Book Club discusses “The Plot” by Jean Hanff Korelitz at New River Library. Call 813-788-6375 for details.
2-3 p.m.; 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel
Gaming
Tweens and teens play video and board games with snacks provided at Zephyrhills Public Library. Call 813-780-0064 for details.
3-4 p.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills
Book Discussion
The Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library System hosts discussions of Mary Roach’s “Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law,” an exploration of the curious intersection between wildlife and human behavior, at Charles J. Fendig Public Library. Recommended for adults. Registration recommended. Call 813-273-3652 for details.
4 p.m.; 3909 W. Neptune St., Tampa
Build Your Bling
Teens create jewelry and accessories in a creative teen craft session at New River Library. Call 813-788-6375 for details.
6-7 p.m.; 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel
Oct. 30
Book Discussion
The Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library System hosts discussions of Mary Roach’s “Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law,” an exploration of the curious intersection between wildlife and human behavior, at Ruskin Branch Library. Recommended for adults. Registration recommended. Call 813-273-3652 for details.
2 p.m.; 26 Dickman Drive S.E., Ruskin
Oct. 31
Film Screening
Enjoy a special screening of the classic horror film “Halloween” (1978) at Bloomingdale Regional Public Library. Recommended for adults. Call 813-273-3652 for details.
3:30-5:30 p.m.; 1906 Bloomingdale Ave., Valrico
Nov. 1
Author Talk
The Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library System hosts New York Times best-selling author Mary Roach for a discussion of her book “Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law” at the New Tampa Performing Arts Center. The first 150 attendees will receive a free copy. A book signing follows the talk. Call 813-273-3652 for details.
1:30-2:30 p.m.; 8550 Hunters Village Road., Tampa
Nov. 8
Fall Fest
Enjoy a community fall festival with a large yard sale, vendors, bake sale, and chili at Christ Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Activities take place indoors and outdoors. Email for details.
8 a.m.-2 p.m.; 19501 Holly Lane, Lutz
Plant Sale
Shop a wide variety of indoor and outdoor plants, including flowering and specimen plants, at the Fern Garden Club Annual Plant Sale at Keystone United Methodist Church. Enjoy a gourmet bake sale and enter raffles for gift baskets. ferngardenclub.com
9 a.m.-1 p.m.; 16301 Race Track Road, Odessa
Nov. 22
Model Train Show
Explore more than 70 tables of vendors selling model trains, toys, and collectibles during the Regal Railways Model Train Show & Sale at the Hernando Fairgrounds. Enjoy a running train layout, a test track, and a chance for kids to be an engineer. Food will be available for purchase. Admission is $6 for adults and free for kids 12 and under. Credit cards accepted; prepay at www.regalrailways.com. Call 727-244-1341 for details about being a vendor.
9 a.m.-2 p.m.; 6436 Broad St., Brooksville
