Woman’s club supports wildlife organization
LAND O’ LAKES – The GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club welcomed special guest Kris Porter, director of the Owl’s Nest Sanctuary for Wildlife, to its November meeting.
Porter provided an engaging presentation on the organization’s mission to rescue, rehabilitate and release injured wildlife throughout the region.
She shared stories from the field, highlighting the sanctuary’s efforts to care for a wide range of species and the importance of community involvement in protecting Florida’s natural habitats.
Members learned how the sanctuary responds to emergency calls, the challenges of wildlife rehabilitation and ways the public can safely assist injured animals.
The club’s Environment Community Service Program Committee presented a donation to the Owl’s Nest Sanctuary in support of its ongoing work.
Visit gfwclutzlandolakeswomansclub.org to learn more about the GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club.
Dec. 11
Film Screening
Charles J. Fendig Public Library hosts a screening of the PG-rated film “The Grinch” (2018). Recommended for ages 6-12. cplc.org
3-5 p.m.; 3909 W. Neptune St., Tampa
Bookbinding for Kids
Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library explores how books evolved from scrolls to the printing press. Children ages 6-12 can hand-bind their own book to take home. Registration recommended. cplc.org
3-4 p.m.; 2902 W. Bearss Ave., Tampa
STEAM Time: Snow Globes
Thonotosassa Branch Library invites kids ages 6-12 to create their own snow globes during a hands-on STEAM activity. Registration recommended. cplc.org
4-4:45 p.m.; 10715 Main St., Thonotosassa
Pokémon Trade Night
The Geeky Ferret holds a Pokémon play and trade event. Entry costs $5. geekyferret.com
6-8 p.m.; 1930 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., Lutz
Dec. 12
Film Screening
Town ’N Country Regional Public Library presents the G-rated film “The Muppet Christmas Carol” (1992). Recommended for ages 6-12. cplc.org
2-4 p.m.; 7606 Paula Drive, Tampa
Nutcracker Ballet
Tampa City Ballet presents “The Nutcracker” at New Tampa Performing Arts Center. Tickets cost $45 to $90. newtampaartscenter.org
7:30-9:15 p.m.; 8550 Hunters Village Road, Tampa
Dec. 13
Saturday @ Zephyr Park
An eclectic mix of artisan vendors, nonprofits, small businesses and delectable food truck fare for an enjoyable shopping experience. Admission and parking are free. Contact for more information.
9 a.m.-2 p.m.; 38116 5th Ave., Zephyrhills
Shop & Stroll
The Dade City Merchants and East Pasco Chamber partner on The Holly Jolly Shopping Trail through downtown. eastpascochamber.org
10 a.m.-8:15 p.m.; Downtown Dade City
STEAM Time: Snow Globes
Egypt Lake Partnership Library hosts a snowy STEAM activity where kids ages 6-12 can make their own snow globes. Registration recommended. cplc.org
11-11:45 a.m.; 3403 W. Lambright St., Tampa
STEAM Time: Snow Globes
Seffner-Mango Branch Library offers another chance for kids ages 6-12 to make snow globes in a fun, hands-on project. Registration recommended. cplc.org
11 a.m.-noon; 410 N. Kingsway Rd., Seffner
Children’s Theatre
Bloomingdale Regional Public Library presents “Sylvia South and the Word Catcher,” an imaginative children’s theater performance about a brave book lover on a wild adventure. Tickets available 30 minutes before showtime, first come, first served. Ages 6 and up. cplc.org
11 a.m.-noon; 1906 Bloomingdale Ave., Valrico
Monster Trucks
2X Monster Trucks holds two monster truck shows on Saturday, Saturday, Saturday at Dade City Speedway at the Pasco County Fairgrounds. 2xmonstertrucks.com
Noon & 7 p.m.; 36702 State Road 52, Dade City
Children’s Theatre
A second performance of the adventurous story of “Sylvia South and the Word Catcher.” Tickets available 30 minutes before showtime, first come, first served. Ages 6 and up. cplc.org
3-4 p.m.; 1906 Bloomingdale Ave., Valrico
Nutcracker Ballet
Tampa City Ballet presents “The Nutcracker” at New Tampa Performing Arts Center. Tickets cost $45 to $90. newtampaartscenter.org
3-4:45 or 7:30-9:15 p.m.; 8550 Hunters Village Road, Tampa
Parade of Lights
The second annual Brandon Parade of Lights follows Oakfield Drive. Expect high school bands and floats. There’s a VIP experience for $50. brandonparadeoflights.com
5:30 p.m.; Oakfield Drive, Brandon
Dec. 14
Nutcracker Ballet
Tampa City Ballet presents “The Nutcracker” at New Tampa Performing Arts Center. Tickets cost $45 to $90. newtampaartscenter.org
3-4:45 p.m.; 8550 Hunters Village Road, Tampa
Taste of Tampa
The Taste of Tampa Festival will feature lots of food to sample as well as live music and dance performances at Hillsborough Community College. One of the attractions is the construction of a 370-foot Cuban sandwich. hispaniccrf.org
Noon-6 p.m.; 4100 W. Tampa Bay Blvd., Tampa
Christmas Bazaar
The seventh annual Jingle Bell Bazaar at Ybor features Christmas vendors, live music, food trucks and photos with Santa at Centennial Park. jinglebellbazaar.com
Noon-6 p.m.; 1800 E. 8th Ave., Tampa
Dec. 16
Preschool Praise and Play
Dade City First United Methodist Church invites you to a free community preschool playtime. Enjoy a scripture story, music, craft and playtime with new friends. Activities are geared toward toddlers and preschoolers, but all ages are welcome. Email with questions or text 833-374-4043 for a text reminder. 9:30-10:30 a.m.; 37628 Church Ave., Dade City
STEAM Time: Snow Globes
Austin Davis Public Library hosts a STEAM project where kids ages 6-12 can make personalized snow globes. Registration recommended. cplc.org
4-4:45 p.m.; 17808 Wayne Rd., Odessa
STEAM Time: Snow Dough
Charles J. Fendig Public Library invites children ages 6-12 to a STEAM session focused on snow dough. Registration recommended. cplc.org
4-5 p.m.; 3909 W. Neptune St., Tampa
Dec. 17
STEAM Time: Snow Globes
Arthenia L. Joyner University Area Community Library invites children ages 6-12 to craft snow globes as part of a hands-on STEAM activity. Registration recommended. cplc.org
4-5 p.m.; 13619 N. 22nd St., Tampa
A Bottle of Calm
North Tampa Branch Library helps teens create calming bottles while learning techniques for managing stress. Registration recommended. cplc.org
4-5 p.m.; 8916 N. Blvd., Tampa
Dec. 18
Jazz Concert
Sweet Jazz Tampa Bay, a four-piece band featuring local musicians, performs a “senior-friendly” holiday matinee with classic Christmas tunes and a few audience sing-alongs at Harvester Community Church. Admission and parking are free; donations are appreciated. Call 813-948-2311 for details.
1:30–2:45 p.m.; 2432 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes
Building a Compelling Character
Bloomingdale Regional Public Library teaches teens how to develop characters that drive stories and shape their worlds. Registration recommended. cplc.org
4:30-5:30 p.m.; 1906 Bloomingdale Ave., Valrico
Stage Adaptation
Richey Suncoast Theatre presents “A Christmas Carol.” Jess Glass directs the production, which continues through Dec. 21. richeysuncoasttheatre.com
7 p.m.; 6237 Grand Blvd., New Port Richey
Elvis Show
Matt Stone performs “Elvis: A Blue Christmas Show” at New Tampa Performing Arts Center. Tickets start at $30.58. Buy them at newtampaartscenter.org.
7-9 p.m.; 8550 Hunters Village Road, Tampa
Dec. 19
Fun with Florida Flowers
Ruskin Branch Library explores Florida’s native wildflowers. Participants will make seed balls and pressed-flower bookmarks. Recommended for adults. Registration recommended. cplc.org
2-3 p.m.; 26 Dickman Drive S.E., Ruskin
Film Screening
Arthenia L. Joyner University Area Community Library hosts a second screening of the G-rated film “The Muppet Christmas Carol” (1992). Recommended for ages 6-12. cplc.org
3:30-5 p.m.; 13619 N. 22nd St., Tampa
Film Classics
Tampa Theatre screens the holiday classic “It’s a Wonderful Life” (1946). Tickets cost $12 ($9 for members). tampatheatre.org
7 p.m.; 711 N. Franklin St., Tampa
Stage Adaptation
Richey Suncoast Theatre presents “A Christmas Carol.” Jess Glass directs the production, which continues through Dec. 21. richeysuncoasttheatre.com
7 p.m.; 6237 Grand Blvd., New Port Richey
Dec. 20
Model Train Show
Regal Railways hosts its annual holiday model train show with more than 60 vendor tables featuring trains, toys and collectibles at Elks Lodge. The event includes a running train layout, a test track and a children’s engineer-for-a-day experience. Admission costs $6 for adults. Children 12 and younger get in free. Credit cards accepted at the door.
Refreshments will be available for purchase. Prepay admission at regalrailways.com.
9 a.m.-2 p.m.; 7201 Congress St., New Port Richey
Fun Fest
Jingle Bell Family Fun Fest transforms Downtown Clearwater’s Coachman Park into a magical winter wonderland. Family-friendly activities include “Lil’ Miss and Lil’ Sir Candy Cane” contest for kids and pets, a 20-foot snowman bounce house, a gingerbread themed obstacle course along with a toddler zone, games and merry moments around. facebook.com/events/1283235673453807/
10 a.m.-5 p.m.; 300 Cleveland St., Clearwater
Puppet Theatre
Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library presents a story about Hansel, Gretel and the Gingerbread Witch, performed by Bits N Pieces Puppet Theatre. Tickets available 15 minutes before showtime, first come, first served. Ages 6-12. cplc.org
11 a.m.-noon; 3910 S. Manhattan Ave., Tampa
Film Classics
Tampa Theatre screens the holiday classic “It’s a Wonderful Life” (1946). Tickets cost $12 ($9 for members). tampatheatre.org
3 & 7 p.m.; 711 N. Franklin St., Tampa
Silver Screen Saturdays
Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library screens the PG-13-rated film “Four Christmases,” a holiday comedy about a couple juggling visits to four divorced parents. Recommended for adults. cplc.org
3-5 p.m.; 2902 W. Bearss Ave., Tampa
STEAM Time: Snow Dough
Seminole Heights Branch Library offers a hands-on STEAM activity featuring snow dough. Ages 6-12. Registration recommended. cplc.org
4-5 p.m.; 4711 N. Central Ave., Tampa
Stage Adaptation
Richey Suncoast Theatre presents “A Christmas Carol.” Jess Glass directs the production, which continues through Dec. 21. richeysuncoasttheatre.com
7 p.m.; 6237 Grand Blvd., New Port Richey
Dec. 21
Film Classics
Tampa Theatre screens the holiday classic “It’s a Wonderful Life” (1946). Tickets cost $12 ($9 for members). tampatheatre.org
3 & 7 p.m.; 711 N. Franklin St., Tampa
Tribute Concert
Meet Loaf performs a Meat Loaf tribute at New Tampa Performing Arts Center. Tickets start at $17.50. Buy them at newtampaartscenter.org
7-10 p.m.; 8550 Hunters Village Road, Tampa
Dec. 22
Film Classics
Tampa Theatre screens the holiday classic “It’s a Wonderful Life” (1946). Tickets cost $12 ($9 for members). tampatheatre.org
7 p.m.; 711 N. Franklin St., Tampa
Dec. 23
Film Classics
Tampa Theatre screens the holiday classic “It’s a Wonderful Life” (1946). Tickets cost $12 ($9 for members). tampatheatre.org
7 p.m.; 711 N. Franklin St., Tampa
Dec. 27
Tom Petty Tribute
The Broken Hearts perform a Tom Petty tribute concert at Richey Suncoast Theatre. Tickets cost $25 to $35, plus fees. There’s VIP seating, too. Get tickets at richeysuncoasttheatre.com
7 p.m.; 6237 Grand Blvd., New Port Richey
Pro Wrestling
The WWE films a show as part of its holiday tour at Benchmark International Arena. Get tickets at Ticketmaster.com
7:30 p.m.; 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa
Dec. 28
Film Classics
Tampa Theatre screens the holiday classic “Love Actually” (2003). Tickets cost $12 ($9 for members). tampatheatre.org
7 p.m.; 711 N. Franklin St., Tampa
Dec. 31
Burlesque Show
Miss Tila Entertainment presents the Sparkles & Spotlights Burlesque Show New Year’s Eve at Richey Suncoast Theatre. Adults only. Reserved seating costs $30 to $50. Box seats cost $180. Get tickets at richeysuncoasttheatre.com.
7 p.m.; 6237 Grand Blvd., New Port Richey
Ongoing
Chair Yoga
Denise McClure leads Chair Yoga Stretch Class sessions for ages 50 and older Monday through Friday in a private room at Land O Lakes Family Fitness (Gym). Registration is required. Call or text 727-277-7456 for info.
8:30-9:15 a.m.; 7016 Land O Lakes Blvd., Land O Lakes
