Introducing Abby Cadabby! The newest Muppet on Sesame Street joins Elmo, Zoe, Rosita and all of her furry and feathered friends in asking, ‘What do you want to be when you grow up?’ as they prepare for a pageant on Sesame Street. Continue reading...
“When Elmo Grows Up”
Listen and See what Happens - By Betty Norlin
Several years ago, I met Shelly Holcombe. I was impressed with something she was doing called The Haiti Project. Continue reading...
 Child Health and Safety Day
The Kiwanis of Greater West Pasco will be having a Child Health and Safety Day at Starkey Park Saturday September 13 from 10am-2pm. It is free. We will have local Police/ Fire/Sheriffs on hand along with doctors, Dentists, MADD, The Red Cross and other organizations. There will also be demonstrations of Dance, gymnastics, and karate. Please come out and enjoy. for additional info contact Wanda Burnside 727-372-3242.
Volunteer Drivers Urgently Needed
Cancer patients from your community need your help to get to chemotherapy and radiation treatments. The American Cancer Society’s Road to Recovery program is in need of volunteers who are willing to drive cancer patients to and from their life-saving cancer treatments. Schedules are very flexible. Training, maps and directions are provided to those who want to volunteer their time. Requirements include having a safe driving record, a valid driver’s license and a vehicle that is in good working condition. For more information about becoming a volunteer, call Amethyst Auza, Patient Services Intern at the American Cancer Society (813) 949-0291, ext. 108.for ACS’s Road to Recovery Program
Career Strategy Workshops
Join a new Carrollwood based workshop group offering tips, insight and face time with local businesses. New topics and new contacts every meeting. No RSVP required. hosted by Jimmie B Keel Regional Library and carrollwoodjobs.com Jimmie B Keel Regional Library - 2902 Bearss Avenue. From 2-4pm Thursdays on Sept 11 and Sept 25, Oct 9 and Oct 23, Nov 6 and Nov 20, AND Dec 4 and Dec 18. No charge to attend. Bring your resume. Dress for success. This meet up is for adults seeking jobs in the Carrollwood area. Guest speakers, facilitators, sponsors -- please call Duncan Engel, Business Development Director at 813-731-0902 Let’s get to work!
The Carrollwood Cultural Center
is Looking for Musicians and Singers Dust off your band instruments and start singing in the shower! The Carrollwood Cultural Center (CCC) is currently organizing an adult concert band under the direction of Helen Michaelson and a chorus under the direction of Mary Ann Scialdo. Both groups will meet starting Monday, September 15th from 7:00pm-8:30pm at CCC. Anyone wanting to play in a traditional band or sing in a choral group is welcome. There will be no charge for the two groups and membership in CCC is encouraged. For more information, contact Helen Michaelson or Mary Ann Scialdo at (813) 269-1310 or e-mail Helen@carrollwoodcenter.org.
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 During September – Dine at any Columbia Restaurant and they will donate 5% of your lunch or dinner check to the Pediatric Cancer Foundation, www.columbiarestaurant.com Every Sat. Morning – 9am, Brooker Guided Hike, ¾ mile, Environmental Education Center at Brooker Creek Preserve, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs, Florida, 727-453-6800 Sept. 13 – WMNF 29th Birthday Bash/Earthdance, Cuban Club, 2010 Avenue Republica de Cuba N, Tampa, 813-248-2954 Sept. 13-14 – Fisher-Price PlaySpace Weekend, Lowry Park Zoo, 813-935-8552 Sept. 13 – Gesneriad Celebration, African violets, USF Botanical Gardens, 813-974-2329 Sept. 13 – Tampa Bay Diabetes Expo, Expo Hall at Florida State Fairgrounds, 813-621-7821 Sept. 13 – Xtreme Fighting Championships Mixed Martial Arts and Festival, St. Pete Forum, 1pm, Tampa, 813-301-2500 Sept. 20 – Lowry Park Zoo Run Run, Tampa, 813-935-8552 Sept. 20 – Lowry Park Zoo, 20th Anniversary Celebration, Tampa, 813-935-8552 Sept. 20 – TBPAC 2008-2009 Season Open House, Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 813-229-7827 Weekends in Sept. – The Mousetrap, Carrollwood Players Theatre, 4335 Gunn Highway, Tampa, 813-265-4000 Sept. 20 – Vino Las Vegas, movie themed night with culinary delights, Tampa Theatre, 711 Franklin Street, Tampa, 813-274-8286 Sept. 27-28 – Country Folk Art Craft Show, Special Events Center at Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa, 813-621-7821 Sept. 27-28 – Florida Sportsman Fishing and Boat Show, Expo Hall at Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa, 813-621-7821 Sept. 27-28 – Hyde Park Village Art Festival, Old Hyde Park Village, 813-251-3500 Oct. 3 – 31 - ZooBoo, family friendly Halloween Celebrations at Lowry Park Zoo Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, Tampa, 813-935-8552 Oct. 4-5 – Disney on Ice: Mickey and Minnie’s Magical Journey, St. Pete Times Forum, Tampa, 813-301-2500 |