WESLEY CHAPEL – AdventHealth Center Ice will present “Country Night, a themed public skate session with on and off-ice games, themed party favors and two-stepping to your favorite hits by DJ Reign.
The event takes place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 20 at 3173 Cypress Ridge Blvd., Wesley Chapel.
AdventHealth Center Ice regularly hosts two-hour themed ice skating sessions during its public skate times.
While most public skate sessions at AdventHealth Center Ice are 1 hour, with a schedule posted at AHCenterIce.com, the monthly two-hour theme skate and the weekly “Friday Night Meltdown” showcase party lights, music DJ and extended skating time.
“Theme skates at AdventHealth Center Ice give guests a different way to express and immerse themselves while participating in a community ice skate,” events director Matthew Christopher said. “For the upcoming event, the in-house restaurant and bar, Top Shelf Sports Lounge, will have kid and adult-friendly themed drinks like a Rootin’ Tootin’ Root Beer Float.”
Sept. 17
Master Gardeners
Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center hosts a seminar with Master Gardeners on best practices for growing a bountiful fall harvest of vegetables and herbs. Call 727-815-7126 for details.
11 a.m.-noon; 12118 Lake Blanche Drive, Odessa
Chess Club for Kids & Teens
New River Library invites grades 4-12 to learn and play chess with Chess Master-rated coach Rick McKnight. Beginners meet 3:30-4:30 p.m. and intermediates 4:30-5:30 p.m. Registration required. Call 813-788-6375 for details.
3:30-5:30 p.m.; 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel
Marvel Comic Workshop
Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center welcomes illustrator Jerry DeCaire, known for his work on Deadpool, Wolverine and Thor, for a live drawing demonstration and comic workshop for all ages. Call 727-815-7126 for details.
4-7 p.m.; 12118 Lake Blanche Drive, Odessa
Mat Yoga
Michelle Mack instructs a mat yoga session at Zephyrhills Public Library. Bring a mat. Call 813-780-0064 for details.
4-5 p.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills
ASL Social
Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center invites the community to socialize in American Sign Language. Refreshments and board games provided. Adults, teens and children are welcome. Please refrain from speaking. Call 727-815-7126 for details.
5-7 p.m.; 12118 Lake Blanche Drive, Odessa
Chess Club
Hugh Embry Library hosts its weekly U.S. Chess Federation–affiliated club for all ages and skill levels. Call 352-567-3576 for details.
5:15-7:45 p.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City
Writer’s Corner
Land O’ Lakes Library hosts a monthly writing workshop with peer review and feedback. Best for adults; high school students (grades 9+) welcome. Registration required. Call 813-929-1214 for details.
6-7 p.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes
Conversation Corner
Land O’ Lakes Library offers reading, writing and speaking practice with trained tutors for ESL learners and English speakers wanting to improve. Call 813-929-1214 to save a seat.
6-7:30 p.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes
Sept. 18
Storytime Fun!
Zephyrhills Public Library hosts a fun, interactive storytime with reading, singing and dancing for toddlers and preschoolers. Call 813-780-0064 for details.
10-10:20 a.m. and 10:30-10:50 a.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills
Tech Help
Hugh Embry Library staff are available for help with computer or mobile device basics. Bring your own device or use a public computer. Registration required. Call 352-567-3576 for details.
10-11 a.m. and 11 a.m.-noon; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City
Preschool Storytime
Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center invites ages 3-5 and caregivers for stories, songs and activities with Ms. Christy. Call 727-815-7126 for details.
10:15-11 a.m.; 12118 Lake Blanche Drive, Odessa
SHINE: Medicare 101
New River Library hosts a Medicare information session with SHINE. Call Geralyn at 727-570-9696 ext. 234 for questions.
10:30-11:30 a.m.; 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel
Library Social
Land O’ Lakes Library hosts the Friends of the Library for refreshments and conversation. Drop in any time. Call 813-929-1214 for details.
10:30 a.m.-noon; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes
BayCare Health Screening
BayCare offers free cholesterol, blood pressure, BMI and glucose screenings at Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center. Walk-ins welcome. Call 727-815-7126 for details.
10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; 12118 Lake Blanche Drive, Odessa
Mahjong
Adults play Mahjong at New River Library. Registration required. Call 813-788-6375 for details.
11 a.m.-1 p.m.; 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel
Preschool Storytime
Land O’ Lakes Library invites ages 3-5 and caregivers for stories and songs. Call 813-929-1214 for details.
10:15-10:45 a.m. and 11:15-11:45 a.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes
Mat Yoga
Michelle Mack instructs for a mat yoga session at Zephyrhills Public Library. Bring a mat. Call 813-780-0064 for details.
4-5 p.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills
Open Craft Studio
Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center offers an open studio with supplies for painting, sewing and fiber arts. For ages 16+. Registration required. Call 727-815-7126 for details.
5-7 p.m.; 12118 Lake Blanche Drive, Odessa
Yarn for a Cause
Yarn enthusiasts share projects, tips and conversation at New River Library. Call 813-788-6375 for details.
6-7 p.m.; 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel
Sept. 19
Toddler Storytime
Land O’ Lakes Library invites toddlers ages 1-2 and caregivers for stories and songs. Call 813-929-1214 for details.
9:45-10:05 a.m., 10:15-10:35 a.m. and 11:15-11:35 a.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes
Dance, Dance, Freeze!
Zephyrhills Public Library hosts a children’s dance party with songs, shaker eggs and bubbles. Caregivers are welcome. Call 813-780-0064 for details.
10-11 a.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills
Conversation Corner
Hugh Embry Library hosts trained tutors to help adult ESL learners and English speakers who want to improve reading and writing skills. Call 352-567-3576 for details.
10-11:30 a.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City
Marvel Comic Workshop
Land O’ Lakes Library welcomes illustrator Jerry DeCaire, known for Deadpool, Wolverine and Thor, for a live comic drawing demonstration and workshop. Call 813-929-1214 for details.
1-4 p.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes
Sept. 20
Genealogy Society Meeting
The Pasco County Genealogy Society meets at Zephyrhills Public Library. Call 813-780-0064 for details.
9:30-11:30 a.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills
SHINE: Medicare 101
Land O’ Lakes Library hosts a Medicare information session with SHINE. Call Geralyn at 727-570-9696 ext. 234 for details.
10-11 a.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes
Girl Scouts
Girl Scout troops are forming in Lutz. Now is a good time to start a troop or join an existing one. Learn more at an information session at Lutz Branch Library.
10-11:30 a.m.; 101 W. Lutz Lake Fern Road, Lutz
Garden Club
New River Library hosts the New River Garden Club with Master Gardener Kate Kaste sharing fall vegetable gardening tips from UF/IFAS Extension. Call 813-788-6375 for details.
10:30 a.m.-noon; 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel
Read to Rover
Hugh Embry Library invites young readers and families to read to or visit therapy dogs from the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. Call 352-567-3576 for details.
10:30-11:30 a.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City
Tataki-zome “Flower Prints”
Adults make flower prints using fresh flowers, hammers and fabric at Land O’ Lakes Library. Materials provided. Registration required. Call 813-929-1214 for details.
2-3 p.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes
DIY Fall Flower Crowns
Adults create fall-themed flower crowns at Land O’ Lakes Library. Materials provided. Registration required. Call 813-929-1214 for details.
2-3:30 p.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes
English Conversation Corner
Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center invites adults to practice English skills with trained tutors. Supplies provided. Call 727-815-7126 or email for details.
3-4:30 p.m.; 12118 Lake Blanche Drive, Odessa
Piano Concert
Pianist Fraz Mantini performs works by Mozart, Debussy, Chopin, Liszt, and Villa-Lobos at Carrollwood Cultural Center. Tickets cost $15 for members and $20 for general admission. Get them at carrollwoodcenter.org.
7-8:30 p.m.; 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa Cultural
Sept. 21
Miss Latina Tampa presents the Youth Latin America Festival at Centennial Park. The event includes live music, folk dances and food. Get tickets at eventbrite.com.
11 a.m.-6 p.m.; 1800 E. 8th Ave., Tampa
Novels on Tap
Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center invites the community to Thirsty Buffalo Brew Factory to discuss “The Women They Could Not Silence” by Kate Moore. Call 727-815-7126 for details.
2-3:30 p.m.; Thirsty Buffalo Brew Factory, 2330 Success Dr., Odessa
Sept. 22
Baby Bookworms Story Time
Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center hosts a lap-sit program with rhymes, songs and play for infants up to 18 months and caregivers. Call 727-815-7126 for details.
10:15-11 a.m.; 12118 Lake Blanche Drive, Odessa
Ingenuity Lab: UFOs (multi-day)
Hugh Embry Library’s Ingenuity Lab invites children to design and build UFOs with provided materials. Waivers signed by a parent or guardian are required. Participants have one hour, including cleanup. Call 352-567-3576 for details.
Sept. 22-25, 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City
Teen Volunteer Orientation
Hugh Embry Library hosts an orientation for ages 13-18. Complete the online application beforehand at pascolibraries.org/supporters/volunteering. Call 352-567-3576 or email for details.
3-4 p.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City
Sept. 23
Medicare/Medicaid & SNAP Help
Zephyrhills Public Library offers help applying for the QMB state buy-in program, Medicare Part B premium support, Medicaid and SNAP. Contact José Rodríguez at 813-420-3013 for details. \
9 a.m.-3 p.m. (lunch break noon-1 p.m.); 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills
Praise and Play at the Park
Dade City First United Methodist Church invites you to meet up at the Dade City Splash Pad for friends and outdoor playtime. All ages are welcome. Contact with questions or text 833-374-4043 for a text reminder.
9:30-10:30 a.m.; 14042 10th St., Dade City
CareerSource Workshop
Hugh Embry Library invites job seekers to connect with CareerSource staff and explore employment resources. Call 352-567-3576 for details.
10 a.m.-noon; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City
Woodworking Open Build
Land O’ Lakes Library offers an open session to use Makerspace tools for approved projects. Ages 18+, or 9+ with a guardian. Closed-toe shoes and completed Foundry waiver required. Registration required. Call 813-929-1214 for details.
10 a.m.-1 p.m.; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes
Friends of the Library Book Sale on the Patio
Land O’ Lakes Library hosts the Friends of the Library for a weekly outdoor book sale. Call 813-929-1214 for details.
10 a.m.-noon; 2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes
Toddler Storytime – Toddler Tuesday
New River Library invites toddlers and caregivers for stories, songs and dancing. First-come basis; limited to 25 children with caregivers (50 total). Call 813-788-6375 for details.
10:15-11 a.m. and 11-11:45 a.m.; 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel
Toddler Storytime
Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center invites ages 1-3 and caregivers for stories, songs and play. Tickets required; available at the service desk on a first-come basis (one per child). Call 727-815-7126 for details.
10:10-10:40 a.m., 10:50-11:20 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-noon; 12118 Lake Blanche Drive, Odessa
Mystery Book Club: The Only One Left
The Mystery Book Club discusses “The Only One Left” by Riley Sager at New River Library. Call 813-788-6375 for details.
2-3 p.m.; 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel
Tween/Teen Gaming!
Zephyrhills Public Library invites ages 9 and up to enjoy video and board games. Snacks provided. Call 813-780-0064 for details.
3-4 p.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills
Sept. 24
Toddler Storytime
Hugh Embry Library invites ages birth to 2 and caregivers for stories, songs and play. Call 352-567-3576 for details.
10:15-11 a.m.; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City
Preschool Storytime
New River Library invites preschoolers and caregivers for stories, songs and dancing. Call 813-788-6375 for details.
10:15-11 a.m. and 11-11:45 a.m.; 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel
Preschool Storytime
Hugh Embry Library invites ages 3-5 and caregivers for stories, songs and play. Call 352-567-3576 for details.
11:15 a.m.-noon; 14215 Fourth St., Dade City
Chair Yoga
Zephyrhills Public Library invites adults to practice an accessible form of yoga using a chair for support in modified poses. Space is limited. Call 813-780-0064 to register.
10:30-11:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; 5347 8th St., Zephyrhills
Chess Club for Kids & Teens
New River Library invites grades 4-12 to learn and play chess with Chess Master-rated coach Rick McKnight. Beginners meet 3:30-4:30 p.m. and intermediates 4:30-5:30 p.m. Registration required. Call 813-788-6375 for details.
3:30-5:30 p.m.; 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel
Decoupaged Oyster Shells
Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center invites adults to create decoupaged oyster shell trinket holders. All materials provided. Registration required. Call 727-815-7126 for details.
5-7 p.m.; 12118 Lake Blanche Drive, Odessa
Sept. 27
Oktoberfest
Plant City Main Street presents the 4th annual Oktoberfest with live music, beer garden, children’s zone, stein-holding, axe-throwing, rides and games in downtown Plant City. plantcitymainstreet.org
3-10 p.m.; 100 N. Collins St., Plant City
Sept. 30
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 towards toddlers and preschoolers, but all ages are welcome. Contact with questions or text 833-374-4043 for a text reminder.
9:30-10:30 a.m.; 37628 Church Ave., Dade City
Oct. 1-26
Romantic Comedy
Theatre Winter Haven presents “Love Quest,” a romantic comedy starring Hollywood icons Patrick Duffy (Dallas, Step by Step) and Linda Purl (Happy Days, The Office), at the Norman and Linda Small SecondStage at AdventHealth Fieldhouse. The play explores the humorous and heartfelt experiences of two women navigating online dating in the digital age. Call Theatre Winter Haven at 863-294-7469 for details.
Various times; 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd., Winter Haven
Oct. 3
Belfry Tween Night
Belfry is a fun night just for fourth through eighth-graders filled with music, pizza, games, dancing and making friends, supervised by background checked adults in a cell phone free zone. Hosted by Dade City First United Methodist Church. Entry costs $10. Registration required. Email to register.
6-8 p.m.; 37628 Church Ave., Dade City
Oct. 4
Fall Festival
The ninth annual Fall Festival takes place at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Dade City. Free parking and admission to the festival. The festival features kids’ games, bounce houses, face painting, cotton candy and sand art with purchase of a wrist band. Come experience a touch-a-tractor section, fire department, sheriff’s posse, arts and crafts, local entertainment, food, food trucks, 50/50 drawings and basket raffle.
9 a.m.-3 p.m..; 32145 St. Joe Road, Dade City
Orchid Expo
The Tampa Orchid Club features hundreds of orchids for sale as well as potting supplies, at the Orchid Expo at Northdale Park. American Orchid Society judged winners will be on display. Admission costs $6. The event continues Oct. 5. tampaorchidclub.com
10 a.m.-4 p.m.; 15510 Hooting Owls Place, Tampa
Oct. 5
Orchid Expo
The Tampa Orchid Club features hundreds of orchids for sale as well as potting supplies, at the Orchid Expo at Northdale Park. American Orchid Society judged winners will be on display. Admission costs $6. tampaorchidclub.com
10 a.m.-3 p.m.; 15510 Hooting Owls Place, Tampa
