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From the Sun to Pluto 5/10K Walk/Run at Starkey Park

Filed under Charity/Fundraisers, Feb. 2013 Events by whatsdo2 on February 12, 2013 at 10:54 am {no comments}

Solar System Time: Packet Pick up will begin at 7:30 a.m.; 5k Run 8:30 a.m.; 5k Walk: 8:45 a.m.; 1-Mile Fun Run: 9 a.m.
Date: Saturday, February 16, 2013 (Registration closes on Friday, February 15, 2013)
Location: Starkey Park, Bike Trail (Park by shelter 5)
Cost: 5k Run: $25/person, Kids 1 Mile Fun Run, $8/person, 5k Walk: $30/person; 10K Run: $30; Park Entry Fee: $2/car for up to 8 people (NOTE: Bring correct change)
Info: Investigation Station Website; Online Event Registration

What’s Doing?
Investigation Station‘s “From the Sun to Pluto” exhibit is now officially open in Starkey Wilderness Park, featuring artwork by Gordon Engebretson and fun facts about each solar body by Michelle Cordeiro. Learn something new about our solar system while biking or hiking this one-mile long exhibit.

This unique 5/10k, sponsored by San Francis Veterinary Hospital, takes you through the solar system. Bring the kids to play in beautiful Starkey Park while mom and/or dad run, or, have the entire family run. There will be a Kids 1-Mile Fun Run in which all participants will receive a finisher ribbon. All proceeds from this event will help Investigation Station, The Traveling Children’s Museum.

Even Better! Complimentary refreshments will be served after the races including donations from Panera, Smoothie King and fresh fruit compliments of Wells Fargo Advisors

Address:
Starkey Park, Bike Trail, park by shelter 5
10500 Wilderness Boulevard
New Port Richey, FL 34655

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Craft Bazaar to Support the Radebaugh’s Adoption

Filed under Charity/Fundraisers, Feb. 2013 Events by whatsdo2 on February 12, 2013 at 10:18 am {no comments}

Craft Bazaar Flyer Updated Time: 2-5 p.m.
Date: Sunday, February 24, 2013
Location: The Element Warehouse
Cost: Admission and parking are FREE; Items priced individually
Info: View the Craft Bazaar Flyer

What’s Doing?
Purchase handmade items and make your own keepsakes during this special event to help raise money for a family’s adoption expenses.

Make-your-own items include:
— Cupcake decorating
— Hair bows
— Pen flower vases

Costs for the make-your-own items have not yet been set, but according to the event coordinator, “they will all be reasonably priced.” Kids are definitely welcome to participate, so bring them with you and craft for a cause. It should be a lot of fun!

Handmade items include:
Purchase special hand-crafted items at reasonable prices, and help a family grow.
— Baby clothes closet dividers ($10/set of 5)
— Jewelry
— Headbands
— Tea light birthday cakes
— Tutus
— Baby blankets
— Changing pads
— Burb cloths
… and more!

Address:
The Element Warehouse
2702 Causeway Center Drive
Tampa, FL 33619

RELATED LINKS:
1. What’s New at Camp Bayou?
2. Chili Cook-Off and Car Show at E.G. Simmons Park
3. Check the WDTB calendar for more family-friendly events happening around the Tampa Bay area.

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Image courtesy of Jen Kern

Thanks to Jen Kern for sending us this event information and flyer!

Party with the Opossum During East-West Animal Hospital’s Mixer/Fundraiser

Filed under Charity/Fundraisers, Feb. 2013 Events by whatsdo2 on February 4, 2013 at 11:17 am {no comments}

Time: 6 p.m.
Date: Monday, February 11, 2013
Location: East-West Animal Hospital
Cost: FREE to attend, but donations are appreciated; “I Partied with the Possum” T-shirts will be available for purchase with proceeds benefitting area rescue organizations
Info: (813) 948-6534; East-West Animal Hospital Website; East-West Animal Hospital Facebook Events Page

What’s Doing?
East-West Animal Hospital is wishing Barley, the hospital’s opossum mascot, a happy first birthday, and they want you to join in on the fun. The purpose of this event is also to increase awareness about local wildlife and of the rescue organizations that support them, and to raise money in support of these efforts.

The party will include:
— Food catered by Uptown Pizza and Subs
— Publix cake
— Refreshments
— Door prize
— Giveaways
— Raffle

Address:
East-West Animal Hospital
1524 Land ‘O Lakes Boulevard
Lutz, FL 33549

Children can color pictures and read about the animals (like the opossum) and plants that live on Nasa Centers. Visit the Color NASA page.

Help Celebrate the Grand Opening of Wawa Stores Around Tampa Bay

Filed under Charity/Fundraisers, Feb. 2013 Events, March 2013 Events by whatsdo2 on February 3, 2013 at 9:19 am {no comments}

Wawa house brand Green Tea Time: 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Date: Varies by location; see schedule below
Location: Wawa Food Markets opening around Tampa Bay
Cost: FREE to attend; Grand Opening specials available
Info: This information can be found in the Sunday, February 3 issue of the Tampa Bay Times

What’s Doing?
There’s no place like Wawa. Well, that’s what they say. We here in the Tampa Bay area will soon find out when five new Wawa stores open around the Bay area. Here’s the schedule of Grand Opening dates and locations:
— Friday, February 8: 3101 Gandy Boulevard, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
— Wednesday, February 13: 2901 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL 33612
— Wednesday, February 20: 8519 U.S. Highway 19, Port Richey, FL 34668
— Wednesday, February 27: 8330 Ridge Road, New Port Richey, FL 34668
— Wednesday, March 6: 4026 U.S. Highway 19, New Port Richey, FL 34652

Wawa Lattes What to Expect on Grand Opening Day
The doors will officially open at 8 a.m. with a Fan Tent for Wawa’s biggest fans with food sampling, giveaways and more. Start your morning with FREE coffee (excludes full-serve specialty beverages), and take advantage of Grand Opening specials:
— Any Shorti Hoagie®: $2.99 (valid 2/8-2/17)
— Any size fountain drink or ICEE®: $ .89 (valid 2/8-2/17)
— FREE coffee (excludes full-serve specialty beverages; valid 2/8-2/17)

The Opening Ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. with a parade, ribbon cutting, and a hoagie-building contest between local heroes.

Even Better! Wawa will donate a portion of hoagie sales from the first five stores that open in Tampa Bay (up to $5,000 per store) to Feeding America Tampa Bay. Funds raised will go directly to the organization’s child hunger programs.

Wawa soups A Little About Wawa Food Markets
Wawa is a chain of approximately 570 stores primarily located in Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia and Maryland. In 2012 they began their expansion into Florida with a goal of building 100 Florida stores within five years. Inside the market you’ll find many of Wawa house brand products, built-to-order and ready-to-go hoagies, fresh-brewed and full-serve specialty coffees, Sizzli® Breakfast Sandwiches (made fresh daily), ready-to-go salads and wraps, soups, more than 20 varieties of smoothies and more.

Address:
Wawa – Pinellas Park
3101 Gandy Boulevard
Pinellas Park, FL 33782

Wawa – Tampa
2901 East Fowler Avenue
Tampa, FL 33612

Wawa – Port Richey
8519 U.S. Highway 19
Port Richey, FL 34668

Wawa – New Port Richey
8330 Ridge Road
New Port Richey, FL 34668

Wawa – New Port Richey
4026 U.S. Highway 19
New Port Richey, FL 34652

Images courtesy of Wawa, Inc.

The Tampa Bay Rays Host Spin for Kids 2013

Filed under Charity/Fundraisers, Feb. 2013 Events by whatsdo2 on January 29, 2013 at 8:49 pm {no comments}

PlaySmart Spin for Kids 2013 Time: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Date: Saturday, February 2, 2013
Location: Vinoy Park
Cost: The suggested donation for an individual is $100, but even a small donation of $20 is appreciated
Info: Call Darleen at (813) 288-8258 or e-mail darlene@playsmart.org; Learn more and register online; PlaySmart website

What’s Doing?
Tampa Bay’s ultimate spinning event led by Tampa Bay’s top spin instructors and hosted by the Tampa Bay Rays will take place under the tent on Saturday to benefit PlaySmart, a non-profit organization that helps at-risk kids achieve their academic and life potential through sports. Spin for an hour or two, or join the 100-Mile Club and spin for a whopping five consecutive hours!

Participants can catch Tampa Bay Rays baseball players spinning and signing autographs, plus Raymond and the Rays Street Team. All riders will receive:
— BBQ lunch and “energy” drinks (Note to parents: FREE beer will be available to participants 21+ during this event)
— Kid’s activities
— Music
— Silent Auction
… and more!

Even Better! All riders will also receive a commemorative T-shirt, gym bag and gifts, and a chance to win prizes.

Check out this PlaySmart-Spin for Kids 2013 promo video from YouTube:

Address:
Vinoy Waterfront Park
701 Bayshore Drive NE
St. Petersburg, FL 33701

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Thanks to Darlene Fabelo for sending us the details for this event!

Taste the Flavors at the 3rd Annual Chili & Salsa Bowl to Benefit the Humane Society of Tampa Bay

Filed under Charity/Fundraisers, Jan. 2013 Events by whatsdo2 on January 16, 2013 at 10:57 pm {no comments}

3rd Annual Tampa Bay Society Chili & Salsa Bowl Logo Time: 1-5 p.m.
Date: Saturday, January 19, 2013
Location: East Lake Woodlands Country Club
Cost: $5/person donation includes chili and salsa samples and activities; The Humane Society will be on-site accepting donations of unopened dog and cat food, soft toys, towels, dog collars with buckles and cat scratchers; Purchase raffle tickets
Info: (727) 724-2214; Tampa Bay Society Calendar

What’s Doing?
Does your family love chili and salsa? The hotter the better? Sample chilis and salsas by both amateur and professional cooks and vote on your favorite. Trophies will be awarded for Best Chili and Best Salsa in both categories, and a People’s Choice winner will be determined by guest votes.

There will also be a bounce house and games for the kids, live music, and the Humane Society’s Mobile Adoption Center with pets that need a home. Plus, enter to win raffles for Tampa Bay Rays tickets, golf, dining and more.

Address:
East Lake Woodlands Country Club
1055 East Lake Woodlands Parkway
Oldsmar, FL 34677

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Have Supper With Your Dog at Stevie Mac’s New Restaurant to Benefit Suncoast Animal League

Filed under Charity/Fundraisers, Jan. 2013 Events by whatsdo2 on January 14, 2013 at 10:27 am {no comments}

Yappy Hour Time: 3-10 p.m.
Date: Saturday, January 19, 2013
Location: Stevie Mac’s Restaurant
Cost: Food and beverage specials; Purchase raffle tickets and auction items
Info: (727) 202-8941 or www.StevieMacs.com; Stevie Mac’s Gourmet Facebook Page

What’s Doing?
Are you familiar with the Stevie Mac’s Gourmet Sauces? On the heels of their success, Stevie Mac’s has opened a restaurant on North Reddington Beach, featuring Florida-Caribbean cuisine and their all-natural sauces. Kids meal options include a Taco Dog (a turkey hot dog with cheese and lettuce wrapped in a flour tortilla and served with corn chips) and a Chicken Taco. (Check out Stevie Mac’s menu on Urbanpoon.)

On January 19, Stevie Mac’s restaurant will be hosting Yappy Hour, an event you can bring not only your family to, but also your pooch, with proceeds benefitting the Suncoast Animal League. There will be live music, food and beverage specials, auctions and raffles. Visit the Ask-a-Vet Booth hosted by Dr. John P. Mead, DVM from Sandy Paws Veterinary Clinic (3-5 p.m.), and mingle while the dogs play in the dog park and walking areas behind the restaurant.

NOTE: Dogs need to use their best “table manners” and be attached to a human with a leash.

Address:
Stevie Mac’s Gourmet
17001 Gulf Boulevard
North Redington Beach, FL 33708

Images courtesy of Stevie Mac’s Gourmet

Thanks to WDTB reader Jeffery W. for sending us this information!

Care Packages for Our Troops Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser

Filed under Charity/Fundraisers, Jan. 2013 Events by whatsdo2 on January 11, 2013 at 10:42 am {no comments}

Time: 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
Date: Saturday, January 12, 2013
Location: Organic Life Coffeehouse & Bakery
Cost: $7/person; Raffle tickets will be available for $1 each or 15 tickets for $10
Info: (813) 527-6911; Organic Life Coffee Tampa Facebook Event Page

What’s Doing?
This is a breakfast fundraiser to raise money to send care packages to our troops. Toiletries have been collected to send overseas, and this fundraiser is intended to help to pay the cost of shipping.

Bring the family and join friends for a pancake breakfast (pancake, eggs, bacon and lots of coffee) while relaxing to the tunes of James Williams, A moment with the Classics. Raffle drawings will take place at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and 12 p.m.

Address:
Organic Life Coffeehouse & Bakery
1900 Oak Grove Boulevard
Lutz, FL 33559

Image courtesy of Organic Life Coffeehouse & Bakery

Truckin’ for a Cure: Food Trucks and Live Music

Filed under Charity/Fundraisers, Ongoing Events by whatsdo2 on December 26, 2012 at 10:14 am {no comments}

Time: 5-9 p.m.
Date: First Friday, of every month
Location: Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Of Lutz
Cost: No cost to come enjoy the music; Food items priced individually
Info: Suzanne Ciani Brain Cancer Foundation Facebook Page

What’s Doing?
This monthly event, which supports the Suzanne Ciani Brain Cancer Foundation, features Tampa Bay’s famous food trucks (Generation Food Trucks), live music and vendors. Bring the family out for dinner, support a worthy cause, and enjoy the festive atmosphere.

For those who may not already know, the Suzanne Ciani Brain Cancer Foundation was created to raise awareness about the various types of brain cancers, to raise money for research, and to help bring cancer patients together as a community.

NOTE: Bring your own chairs!

Address:
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Of Lutz
20735 Leonard Road
Lutz, FL 33558

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Family Fundraiser for Pam Oaks at Pizza Villa

Filed under Charity/Fundraisers, Dec. 2012 Events, Holiday 2012 Events by whatsdo2 on December 19, 2012 at 12:59 pm {no comments}

Time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Santa: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Date: Saturday, December 22, 2012
Location: Pizza Villa
Cost: The purpose of this event is to raise donations for her campaign for Honorary Mayor of Land O’Lakes, FL
Info: Pizza Villa: (813) 949-7483; Official Site of Candidate Pam Oaks

What’s Doing?
Pam Oakes is on a campaign to become the Honorary Mayor of Land O’Lakes. So you know, this is a Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce annual fundraising event, and the candidate who collects the most donations for the Chamber wins. (The winner will be announced at the Chamber Business Expo March 15 & 16, 2013).

Meet Honorary Mayor Candidate Pam Oakes at Pizza Villa as she hosts a “Thank You” to Pizza Villa customers. Santa will be greeting families and visiting with children between 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Plus, children age 12 and younger will get a FREE slice of pizza and a drink. When we saw her at Traditions on the Green, she mentioned there would be face painting, too.

Address:
Pizza Villa
21501 Village Lakes Shopping Center Drive (Off S.R. 54)
Land O’Lakes, FL 34639

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