Community Corner
GET OUT: Weekend Events Preview April 12-14
With a variety of entertainment venues and restaurants in the area, there's no reason to spend the weekend at home. We've put together a list of fun things to do in the New Tampa area.
The weekend is coming up, and you have no idea what you’ll do.
Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit.
CD Release Party
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There will be a CD release party for Voices of Strength, a collection of messages of hope, health and healing from sexual and domestic violence survivors, Friday, April 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Embassy Suites, 3705 Spectrum Blvd., Tampa. There will be food and an opportunity to purchase the CD.
Nature's Classroom Open House
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Nature's Classroom, 13100 Verges Rd., Thonotosassa, is celebrating its Woods, Water and Wildlife open house event Saturday, April 13 and Sunday, April 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will feature student nature art displays, live music, children’s activities, animal handling, lunch food sales and a variety of environmentally focused exhibits and events. Visitors can enjoy their day outdoors and tour the animal collections and native plant areas. A donation of $5 per vehicle is requested.
Soap Design Class
The Soap Factory, 17024 Palm Pointe Dr., Tampa, hosts a soap design class each Friday from 7 to 10 p.m.
Open Mic Night
WOB-Tampa Palms, 17004 Palm Pointe Dr., Tampa, hosts an open mic night each Sunday at 4 p.m.
Live Music at The Brass Tap
The Brass Tap, 2000 Piazza Ave., Wesley Chapel, features live music each Friday and Saturday starting at 9 p.m.
Live Music and Dessert
Toast Fine Wine & Cigar Bar, 14921 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Tampa, offers live music and dessert each Saturday at 8 p.m.
Group Bike Ride
The New Tampa Triathlon Club hosts a group bike ride each Saturday at 7:30 a.m. at Flatwoods Wilderness Park, 13330 Morris Bridge Rd., Thonotosassa.
Pokemon League
Teens are invited to join the New Tampa Pokemon League Saturday, April 13 at 10 a.m. at the New Tampa Regional Library, 10001 Cross Creek Blvd., Tampa. Fans of the Pokémon Trading Card Game and the Pokémon video games get together and play Pokémon playing cards and Nintendo DS. Pokémon league leaders will be on site to facilitate the gaming. This group meets every Saturday in the Jeri Zelinkski Community Room.
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