Community Calendar

Thursday 02/17

• The Elders' Futures Club meeting, 11 a.m. Niko's restaurant, 6818 U.S. 19, New Port Richey. Lunch will be at 11:45; attendees pay for their own lunch. All interested seniors, age 65 or older, are welcome. The club's free programs are on the theme of "The Golden Rule." 727-849-9484.

• British Commonwealth Society meeting, 6:30 p.m. Keystone Park, 17928 Gunn Hwy., Odessa. 727-939-0362.

• "Critters That Bite and Sting" will be presented by Stacy Strickland, Hernando County Extension Services from 7-8 p.m. at Starkey Environmental Education Center, Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park, 10500 Wilderness Park Road, New Port Richey. This program is free open to the public. 727-834-3670.

• Stroke Support Group meeting, 2-4 p.m. Orchard Ridge Care and Rehabilitation Center, 4927 Voorhees Road, New Port Richey. 727-848-3578.

• Bi-Weekly Breast Cancer Support Group meeting, 6 p.m. Florida Cancer Institute-New Hope, 8763 River Crossing Blvd., New Port Richey. 727-842-8411, ext. 150.

• Free "Movies on Madison," 7:30 p.m. West Pasco Habitat for Humanity, 4131 Madison St., New Port Richey. "Home" a film by Yann Arthus-Bertrand that with footage of more than 50 countries and evokes a message of concern for the earth. 727-843-8786.

• Regency Park Branch Library, 9701 Little Road, New Port Richey. Teen Chocolate Party, 6 p.m. 727-861-3049.

• Centennial Park Branch Library, 5740 Moog Road, Holiday. Adult Introduction to the Internet class, 2 p.m. 727-834-3204.

• 2011 Career and Networking Fair, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Rasmussen College, 7660 Little Road, New Port Richey. 727-942-0069.

Friday 02/18

• South Holiday Branch Library, 4649 Mile Stretch Drive, Holiday. Toddler Storytime, 11:15 a.m.; Preschool Storytime, 11:45 a.m. 727-834-3331.

• Movie: "Breakfast at Tiffany's," 6:30 p.m. Sims Park, Main Street, downtown, New Port Richey. Guitarist Dave Eichenberger will perform prior to the movie at 5:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. In case of inclement weather this event will be moved to Peace Hall, just behind the park band shell. 727-853-1021.

• National Active Retired Federal Employees, Chapter No. 1588 meeting, noon. Denny's restaurant, 12105 U.S. 19 N., Bayonet Point. 727-868-1439.

• Morton Plant Mease is offering C.R.A.Y.O.N.S., an interactive event that focuses on the importance of making time in one's life for play, creative expression and developing strategies for living fully in the present moment and reducing the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Julia Balzer Riley, R.N. will be the speaker during the organization's Palette seminar from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Heritage Springs Performing Arts Center, 11345 Robert Trent Jones Parkway, Trinity. 727-953-6877.

• Open House, 9 a.m.-noon. Baker House, 5744 Moog Road, (adjacent to the Centennial Park Branch Library), Holiday. Refreshments will be served. 727-372-9954.

Saturday 02/19

• Outdoor Green Market at West Pasco Habitat for Humanity, 4131 Madison St., New Port Richey, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 727-843-8786.

• Centennial Park Branch Library, 5740 Moog Road, Holiday. Baby Storytime, 11:15 a.m.; Teen Anime Club meeting, 2 p.m. 727-834-3204.

• South Holiday Branch Library, 4649 Mile Stretch Drive, Holiday. Tween Sand Art, create 3D drawings using colored sand and glue, 2 p.m. 727-834-3331.

• Pannukakku (Finnish pancakes) breakfast, 8-11 a.m. Finnish American Club, 6016 Delaware Ave., New Port Richey. Donation $4. Guests are welcome. 727-846-0749.

• Free Breast Feeding Class, 1-3 p.m. Birthplace at Community Hospital, 5637 Marine Parkway, New Port Richey. To register call 727-834-5630.

• Cut-a-thon and silent auction to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 2-5 p.m. Salon Libelle, 9340 Little Road, Port Richey. Haircuts are $15 with all the proceeds going to the JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes. 727-868-3525.

• "Growing Fruits in Pasco" will be presented by the Pasco County Extension Office at Home Depot, 10017 U.S. 19, Port Richey. 727-847-2411.

• Artwork and Crafts display, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tanglewood Mobile Village, 4921 Capehart Drive, Holiday. 727-938-1793.

• Cat Adoption and Fundraising Event, noon-4 p.m. Tampa Bay Cat Alliance and some of its feline friends will be at CARES, Rao Musunuru, M.D., Enrichment Center, 12417 Clock Tower Parkway, Hudson. Homes and donations are being sought for cats and kittens that have become victims of the tough economic times. For more information about The Tampa Bay Cat Alliance call 727-859-2208 or call CARES 727-863-6868.

• High Tea and Fashion Show, noon. Pointe West Condominium Association, 11945 Paradise Pointe Way, New Port Richey. Doors open at 11:45 a.m. There will be door prizes and raffles. Cost $17. For tickets call Marjorie 727-379-9275.

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