Go Above and Beyond During Random Acts of Kindness Week

Smile at 10 strangers. Let someone go ahead of you in line. Reach out to someone you haven't talked to in a while. Volunteer.

Those are just some of the ideas suggested to mark Random Act of Kindness Week, Feb. 11- 17.

The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation encourages kindness to others 365 days a year, but this week the goal is to go "above and beyond to make others feel special," according to the foundation's website.

In Lutz, you can reach out to a teacher in need, or a mother in need. You can leave an extra tip for a server at your favorite restaurant, or volunteer at a school. You can pay for a stranger's groceries.

You can smile more often, to more people. Ask someone how their day has been, and really listen to their response.

Big or small, kindness begets kindness.

Tweet your random act of kindness stories with hashtag #rakweek to be featured on the foundation's website. You also can post it on the RAK Facebook page.

And of course, we at Patch want to share your acts of kindness with your Lutz neighbors. Share your stories in the comments below to inspire others to brighten someone else's day.