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Disney On Ice Rockin’ Ever After Party at WestShore Plaza

Filed under Charity/Fundraisers, May 2013 Events by whatsdo2 on May 7, 2013 at 9:40 am {no comments}

Disney On Ice Ronckin' Ever After Event at WestShore Plaza Poster Time: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.; The walk for St. Jude’s will take place at 11:30 a.m.
Date: Saturday, May 11, 2013
Location: WestShore Plaza
Cost: FREE; Get a connect!kids t-shirt with a $5 donation to St. Jude’s (limit first 100)
Info: (813) 286-0790; WestShore Plaza Website; View a larger version of the Disney On Ice Rockin’ Ever After Party Poster

What’s Doing?
WestShore Plaza will be the place for little princesses and princes to hang out this weekend as the mall kicks-off their new kids club – connect!kids.

You and your children are invited to the Disney On Ice Rockin’ Ever After event at WestShore Plaza on May 11. Kids are encouraged to dress up as their favorite Disney princess, prince or pirate for a magical parade through WestShore Plaza to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Children will get to decorate wands and eye patches for the princess and pirate walk. There will be a balloon twister and games with Radio Disney and WQYK. Plus, you’ll have a chance to win one of 50 family four-packs to Disney on Ice!

Address:
WestShore Plaza
250 WestShore Plaza
Tampa, FL 33609

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Image courtesy of WestShore Plaza / Glimcher Realty Trust

SPCA Tampa Bay FREE Mega Adoption Event: Paw-jama Party

Filed under Charity/Fundraisers, May 2013 Events by whatsdo2 on May 6, 2013 at 10:05 am {no comments}

SPCA Tampa Bay Paw-Jama Party & Adoption Event Ad Time: 12 p.m.-12 a.m.
Date: Saturday, May 11, 2013
Location: SPCA Tampa Bay
Cost: FREE admission (Their hope is to find forever homes for 50 animals during this event, and adoption will incur some fees); Gift shop discounts
Info: (727) 586-3591; SPCA Tampa Bay Website; SPCA Tampa Bay Facebook Page

What’s Doing?
You are invited to SPCA’s 12-hour Paw-jama Party and Pet Adoption event. Bring the whole family for fun throughout the day and night including a pet psychic and doggie kissing booth, and register to win a Disney On Ice 4-Pack. Puppies, kittens, dogs, cats, birds, rabbits and more will be available for adoption. Here’s the schedule of activities:
— 12-3 p.m.: Children’s games, bounce house and cat & critter care demos
— 3-6 p.m.: Radio Disney stage show, food (hot dogs, Sno-cones, cotton candy, baked goods will be available), contests and prizes, goofy pet contest, adoptable pet parade and photo booth (receive a FREE digital photo)
— 8-10 p.m.: SPCA After Dark Trivia Contest and Slipper Soiree Contest (wear slippers; no entry fee required to participate) NOTE: beer and wine will be sold
— 10 p.m.-12 a.m.: Movie under the stars and deep discounts and giveaways at the Gift Shop

Even Better! Between 6-8 p.m. guests will be able to spin the wheel for Gift Shop discounts.

Address:
SPCA Tampa Bay
9099 130th Avenue North
Largo, FL 33773

Image courtesy of SPCA Tampa Bay

Centerstage Dance Academy’s American Cancer Society Fundraiser at Old McMickey’s Farm

Filed under Charity/Fundraisers, May 2013 Events by whatsdo2 on May 1, 2013 at 10:19 am {no comments}

Farm yard and barn illustration Time: 3-5 p.m.
Date: Saturday, May 11, 2013
Location: Old Mickey’s Farm
Cost: $5/person (Proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society and Centerstage Dance Academy’s Relay For Life Event)
Info: (813) 920-1948; Centerstage Dance Academy’s American Cancer Society Fundraiser Event on Facebook

What’s Doing?
Bring your family and friends for a peek at Old McMicky’s Farm. Visit with the farm animals and take a hayride. Plus, there will be a different animal encounter every half hour.

Address:
Old Mickey’s Farm
9612 Crescent Drive
Odessa, FL 33556

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Food Sampling and Family Fun at the 3rd Annual Taste of Pasco Fundraiser

Filed under Charity/Fundraisers, May 2013 Events by whatsdo2 on April 30, 2013 at 10:44 am {no comments}

Taste of Pasco 2013 Poster Time: 4-7 p.m.
Date: Saturday, May 11, 2013
Location: Rotary Pavilion at the Concourse
Cost: Admission (adult): $25 in advance (by May 10), or $30 at the event; FREE for children (age 12 and under) and Leadership Pasco Alumni in good standing (Admission price includes all tastes during the event); Children’s Area Activities: $5/child; Purchase advance tickets Taste of Pasco 2013 (NOTE: There will be a $2.37 convenience fee to purchase tickets online. The fee is to offset expenses so that we maximize the charitable return. 100% of proceeds will go to benefit NAMI, the Pasco county affiliate of the national alliance on mental illness.)
Info: (727) 844-5247; Leadership Pasco Website; Taste of Pasco Facebook Page; View the Taste of Pasco flyer

What’s Doing?
Leadership Pasco will host its third Taste of Pasco fundraiser to support NAMI Pasco (The Pasco County chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness). Spend the evening sampling food and beverages prepared by local restaurants, listening to music and mingling, while the children enjoy the Kids Zone Midway, which will include:
— Bounce house
— Face painting
— Petting zoo
— Rides
— Balloons

This annual event will also include a PCSO K-9 Demonstration and silent auction.

Address:
Rotary Pavilion at the Concourse
15323 State Road 52
Land O’Lakes, FL 34639

Image courtesy of Leadership Pasco

Thanks to Summer M. at the Pasco Economic Development Council for talking with me about this event!

Cones and a Cause: Carvel FREE Jr. Cone on April 25

Filed under April 2013 Events, Charity/Fundraisers, Freebies by whatsdo2 on April 17, 2013 at 9:52 am {no comments}

FREE Jr. Cone sat Carvel on April 25, 2013 What’s the Freebie?
Carvel Ice Cream stores will be giving away FREE Jr. cones between 3-8 p.m. on Thursday, April 25, 2013. While you’re there, you can help support American Red Cross Disaster Relief by purchasing a $2 coupon book offering more than $20 in savings. All proceeds from the sale of the coupon books will go to support the Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund.

Address:
Find a Carvel store near you.

Carvel
Citrus Falls Commons
11917 Sheldon Road
Tampa, FL 33626
(813) 926-3322

Carvel
33125 US Highway 19 North
Palm Harbor, FL 34684
(727) 787-2278

Image courtesy of The Carvel Corporation

Equestrian, Inc. Spring Farm Festival & Hay Fundraiser

Filed under April 2013 Events, Charity/Fundraisers by whatsdo2 on April 8, 2013 at 3:21 pm {no comments}

Equestrian Inc. Spring Farm Festival Flyer Time: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Date: Saturday, April 13, 2013
Location: Equestrian, Inc. Horse Rescue Farm
Cost: $10/person (All money raised goes directly to buy hay for their horses); Food and beverages will be available for purchase
Info: (813) 407-6805; Equestrian, Inc. Website (You can also download the flyer from this page. Just scroll down to this event under “Upcoming Events”)

What’s Doing?
A fun day full of kid-friendly games and activities is being planned, including:
— Horse and pony rides
— Horse grooming
— Face painting
— Beauty salon station
— Ping Pong toss and bean bag toss
… and more!

Address:
Equestrian, Inc. Horse Rescue Farm
4902 Timberlan Street
Tampa, FL 33624

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Image courtesy of Equestrian Inc.

LOCATION CHANGE! Spring Food Truck Festival & Family Fun at D1: Tampa

Filed under April 2013 Events, Charity/Fundraisers by whatsdo2 on April 4, 2013 at 10:54 am {no comments}

*** Due to the original location backing out, the Spring Food Truck Festival will now take place at D1: Tampa, also on Gunn Highway. ***

Time: 12-5 p.m.
Date: Saturday, April 13, 2013
Location: D1: Tampa
Cost: Items priced individually; Purchase raffle tickets (proceeds benefit The Children’s Home)
Info: (813) 562-9599; Visit the Generation Food Truck Facebook Page for a list of Food Trucks and vendors who will be participating in this event.

What’s Doing?
The goal of the festival is to bring the community together in support of the local non-profit family care organization, The Children’s Home. There will be many raffles, with proceeds going to The Children’s Home, so be sure to enter to win some great prizes.

In addition to supporting a great cause, families can enjoy food from some of Tampa’s famous Food Trucks and listen to music. For the kids, there will be bounce houses, ballons and face painting!

Plus, Yelp Tampa Bay will be joining in the fun at the festival.

Address:
D1: Tampa
6918 Gunn Highway
Tampa, FL 33625

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Image courtesy of Generation Food Truck

Thanks to Jeremy Gomez from Generation Food Truck for letting us know about this event!

21st Annual Hare Racing Experience for Epilepsy

Filed under Charity/Fundraisers, Easter 2013 Events, March 2013 Events by whatsdo2 on March 16, 2013 at 10:44 pm {no comments}

2013 Hare Racing Experience
Time: 5K: 8 a.m., 1-Mile: 8:45 a.m. & Fun Runs: 9:15 a.m
Date: Saturday, March 30, 2013
Location: University of South Florida (Track & Field Stadium)
Cost: Advance registration fees: $15/individual 5K ($20 after March 27), $10/individual 1-mile ($15 after 3/27), $7 for Fun Run (ages 6 and younger); Group registration is also available *** Please refer to the event site for the most accurate fee information ***
Info: Epilepsy Services Foundation Website; To register, download the 2013 Hare Racing Experience Registration Form (PDF) and send it back to the Epilepsy Services Foundation. You can also register at Feet First in Tampa and St. Petersburg; or at FITniche in Wesley Chapel, Clearwater or Lakeland. Online registration is also available at www.active.com (credit cards are accepted at this site).

What’s Doing?
The 2013 event will feature 5K and 1 mile races and fun runs for kids 6 and under. In addition to the races, event day activities will include:
— Food and beverages provided by Sam’s Club, Panera Bread, Sweet Tomatoes and Einstein Bagels
— Children’s activities
— Health and fitness booths
— Raffles
— The Easter Bunny and Ronald McDonald

Even Better! Each participant will receive a goody bag and t-shirt.

Address:
University of South Florida
Track & Field Stadium
4202 East Fowler Avenue
Tampa, FL 33620

Image courtesy of the Epilepsy Services Foundation

SpinNations Skate Night Fundraiser for St. Jude’s

Filed under Charity/Fundraisers, March 2013 Events by whatsdo2 on March 16, 2013 at 10:13 pm {no comments}

SpinNations St. Jude Fundraiser Event Flyer Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Date: Sunday, March 24, 2013
Location: SpinNations Skating Center
Cost: Admission is $5; Skate rental: $2 quads, $3 inlines (100% of proceeds from admission will be donated to St Jude’s Children’s Hospital)
Info: (727) 847-4336;

What’s Doing?
SpinNations will host a special Skate Night in support of St Jude’s Children Hospital. Bring the whole family out to enjoy a fun family night together.

Address:
SpinNations Skating Center
8345 Congress Street
Port Richey, FL 34668

Image courtesy of SpinNations Skating Center

Thanks to Tiffany Balay from SpinNations for sending us this event information!