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Community Calendar, Sept. 22

Suncoast News
Published: September 22, 2012

Free Health and Heart Health Fair, professional health care and wellness information and exhibits, health screenings, Medicare information and giveaways, 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Gulfview Square mall, 9409 U.S. 19, Port Richey. Call (727) 825-0018.

Joining Hands Mission Church, 3214 U.S. 19, Holiday, offers a free restaurant-style breakfast at 9 a.m. Volunteers are needed to help serve the meal. Call (727) 264-1288 or visit www.joininghandsmissionchurch.org.

The Gulf Coast Amateur Radio Club, 6909 Tierra Verde St., Port Richey, meets at 7 p.m. All ham radio operators and those interested in amateur radio are welcome to attend. Join the club's radio net at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday nights, on the club repeater, WA4GDN, 146.670 MHz. Call Bill (727) 869-0784.

Holiday United Church of Christ (4826 Bartelt Road, Holiday): An informal exercise group meets 8:30-9:30 a.m. Mondays and Fridays in Leek Hall. The Prayer Shaw Group meets from 10 a.m. until noon every Monday to crochet and knit chemo caps and preemie caps for those in need. Those who would like to learn how to crochet or knit are invited to attend. (727) 937-1520.

"Saltwater Fishing - Shore to Flats," presented 6-8 p.m. Mondays at Veterans Memorial Park, 14333 Hicks Road, Hudson. Attendees will learn all about fishing, how to trailer a boat, tides, weather and safety. Call (727) 861-3034.

The Ladies Auxiliary of Knights of Columbus Council 6476 will hold a card party and luncheon at the St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church Family Life Center, 4843 Mile Stretch Drive, Holiday. Doors open at 10 a.m. The cost is $6. Call (727) 697-3302.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness Family and Friends Support group meets 7:30-9 p.m. the second and fourth Monday of each month at Medical Center of Trinity West Pasco Campus, (Community Hospital) Conference Room C, 5637 Marine Parkway, New Port Richey. Call (727) 992-9653.

Hudson Regional Library, 8012 Library Road: Ruby's Tuesdays Knitting Club, 5:45 p.m.; Teen Book Club meeting, 6 p.m. Call (727) 861-3040.

Regency Park Branch Library, 9701 Little Road, New Port Richey: Baby story time, 11 a.m. Call (727) 861-3049.

Centennial Park Branch Library, 5740 Moog Road, Holiday: SCORE seminar: Advanced QuickBooks, 5:30 p.m. Call (727) 834-3204.

South Holiday Branch Library, 4649 Mile Stretch Drive: Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Call (727) 834-3331.

Morton Plant North Bay Hospital, 6600 Madison St., New Port Richey: The seminar "Improve Your Cardiovascular Health" will be presented at noon in the Bekesh Education and Conference Center. Registration required; the Bariatric Support Group meets at 6 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month in Meeting Rooms 2 and 3 of Starkey Tower. Call (727) 953-6877.

The Garden State Social Club will meet for lunch and a business meeting at noon at Niko's Place, 6818 U.S. 19, New Port Richey. All current and former New Jersey residents are welcome. Call Mary (727) 845-5220.

A volunteer fair will be held by CARES, Rao Musunuru, M.D., Enrichment Center, 12417 Clock Tower Parkway, Hudson, from 11 a.m. until noon. The public is invited to learn about the volunteer opportunities that are available for all skill levels and interests. Light refreshments will be served. Call (727) 863-6868.

Beginner sewing classes, taught by Jo-Anne Maceikis to children ages 8 to 13, 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays and 2-4 p.m. Saturdays at Pathway Christian Church, 11820 Nature Trail, Port Richey. Sewing machines are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The cost per class is $10. Call (727) 856-5016.

Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 S.R. 54, offers Heart Healthy Nutrition: Eating for a Healthy Heart, a community education class conducted by a registered dietitian at 10 a.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month. For required registration call (727) 834-5630.

Voter registration drive, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., held by Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point, 14000 Fivay Road, Hudson, in conjunction with the office of Brian E. Corley, supervisor of elections. Call (800) 851-8754.

A guided yoga happy hour, sponsored by the New Port Richey Cultural Affairs Committee, will be held at 7 p.m. in Cavalaire Square, (Missouri Avenue, a half block east of Grand Boulevard). The event is free and open to the public. Call (727) 967-6726.

Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 S.R. 54: "Nutrition and Diabetes," a community education class conducted by a registered dietitian, 10 a.m. the fourth Wednesday of each month; the Obstetrics Program offers a sibling class at 5 p.m. The class features interactive activities to prepare children ages 7 to 10 for the arrival of a sibling. For required reservations, call (727) 834-5630.

Hudson Regional Library, 8012 Library Road: Career Central's Mobile One Stop unit will be there from 10:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. to assist job seekers; Basic Computer Class: Intro to the Internet, from 11 a.m. until noon. For required registration call (727) 861-3040.

Regency Park Branch Library, 9701 Little Road, New Port Richey: Toddler story time, 11:15 a.m.; preschool story time, 11:45 a.m.; Teen Anime Club meeting, 4 p.m. Call (727) 861-3049.

Centennial Park Branch Library, 5740 Moog Road, Holiday: Toddler story time, 11:15 a.m.; preschool story time, 11:45 a.m. Call (727) 834-3204.

Full Throttle Radio Control Flyers program, 6 until 9 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park, 14333 Hicks Road, Hudson. All are welcome; individuals under age 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Flyers must be electric. The cost is $1 per flyer. Call (727) 861-3033.

Wiregrass Ranchers Kids Club, 10-11 a.m., live entertainment, face painting, balloons and activities at the Shops at Wiregrass, 28211 Paseo Drive, Suite 100, Wesley Chapel. Call (813) 994-2242.

The Pasco County Mobile Medical Unit will be at the R.O.P.E. Center, 14121 Water Tower Drive Hudson, from 9 a.m. until noon and at Gulf Coast Community Care, 7801 Maryland Ave., Hudson from 12:30 until 3 p.m. Call (727) 869-6426 or (727) 861-4842.

All Children's Hospital's Fit4Allkids program offers family cooking classes 6:30-8 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park, 14333 Hicks Road, Hudson. The five-week class, designed for children ages 8 and up, is sponsored by Kohl's Department Stores and is free to all families. Space is limited and preregistration is required. Email fit4allkids@allkids.org to enroll. Call (727) 767-2308.

HPH Hospice support groups for individuals grieving the death of a loved one are held 3-4 p.m. Wednesdays in the Oak Meeting Room at the New Port Richey Aquatic Center, 6630 Van Buren St. and 1-2 p.m. Thursdays at St. Mark's Presbyterian Church, 7922 S.R. 52, Hudson. Meetings are free and open to any adult, regardless of the circumstances. No registration required. Call (727) 863-7971.

National Alliance on Mental Illness Pasco County Connections, a recovery support group for those living with mental illness, meets 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Trinity Medical Center West Campus (Community Hospital), Conference Room C, 5637 Marine Parkway, New Port Richey. Call (727) 992-9653.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness Pasco County will hold its Mental Health Illness Awareness Education and Awards Banquet at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 7 at the Spartan Manor, 6121 Massachusetts Ave., New Port Richey. Judge Steven Leifman will be the keynote speaker and Mindy Simons will perform a musical tribute to Peggy Lee. For tickets call (727) 992-9653.

HPH Hospice is hosting a two-day volunteer orientation from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Oct. 9 and 11 at its Marliere Hospice Care Center, 6801 Rowan Road, New Port Richey. Lunch is provided both days. For required preregistration, call Sheena Thompson (727) 847-5647.

The West Pasco Pregnancy Center's "Sowing Seeds of Love" fundraising banquet will be held at 7 p.m. Oct. 16 at Spartan Manor, 6121 Massachusetts Ave., New Port Richey. Entertainment will be provided by comedian Gordon Douglas. Individual reservations are $25. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Call (727) 846-9999 or visit www.pascopregnancyfriends.com.

Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School is accepting registration for its fourth annual Blake Rahman Memorial Golf Outing to be held Oct. 13 at Beacon Woods Golf Club, 12507 Clock Tower Parkway, Hudson. Registration is at noon, shotgun start, 1:30 p.m. All levels of golfers are welcome. The cost is $75 per golfer, foursomes are $300. The proceeds will benefit the school's students. Registration forms are available at www.bmchs.com. Call Joe Jasinski (727) 857-2600.

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