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🌱 Patch AM: What’s planned for New Port Richey’s 37th Arbor Day celebration Friday?
Happening soon: South Buena Vista Pancake Breakfast on the New Port Richey Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:
- What’s planned for New Port Richey’s 37th Arbor Day celebration Friday?
- How Pasco’s new RV parking rules could cost you $500 daily
Also on today's calendar: South Buena Vista Pancake Breakfast and 6 more events.
Find out what's happening in New Port Richeyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What did the baby computer say to the mommy computer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in New Port Richeyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Wednesday: Cloudy, a shower in the p.m., with a high of 66 and low of 56 degrees.
- Thursday: Very windy; rather cloudy, temps: high: 60, low: 39.
- Friday: Cold in the morning; sunny, with a high of 57 and low of 42 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• New Port Richey to Host 37th Annual Arbor Day Celebration at Frances Avenue (naturecoaster.com) — New Port Richey is inviting residents to Frances Avenue Park this Friday, January 16, for the city’s 37th Annual Arbor Day Celebration at 10 a.m. You can hear local speakers, enjoy student presentations, and help plant new trees as the city continues its long-running Tree City USA commitment to urban reforestation.
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• Pasco tweaks parking rules for RVs, commercial vehicles (lakerlutznews.com) — Pasco County is tightening its parking rules for RVs and commercial vehicles in master planned communities, and the change is being rolled out from New Port Richey. After an educational period ending February 27, violators could face fines of up to $500 per day, though rules for parking on private property remain the same.
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📸 Around New Port Richey
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🗓 Upcoming Events in New Port Richey
★ Featured events ★
- South Buena Vista Pancake Breakfast
4212 Buena Vista Ln, Holiday
8:00 am
Saturday January 17
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Other local events
- Beginning Pastels with Dan Hoffman
West Pasco Art Guild Inc , 6206 Jefferson St , New Port Richey
1:30 pm - Detailed Facial Drawing with Pat Toney
West Pasco Art Guild Inc , 6206 Jefferson St , New Port Richey
10:00 am - Art FUNdamentals with Helen Hanley
West Pasco Art Guild Inc , 6206 Jefferson St , New Port Richey
1:00 pm - Outstanding Watercolor Compositions with Robin Makowski, NWS, FWS-D, NMWS-MP, WFWS
West Pasco Art Guild Inc , 6206 Jefferson St , New Port Richey
9:00 am - Detailed Facial Drawing with Pat Toney
West Pasco Art Guild Inc , 6206 Jefferson St , New Port Richey
10:00 am - 'Chrome Horse - The Bob Dylan Tribute'
Richey Suncoast Theatre , 6237 Grand Blvd , New Port Richey
7:00 am - Powerhouse Tribute Duo Brings Adele and Tina Turner to Richey Suncoast Theatre
Richey Suncoast Theater
2:00 pm - The Social NPR
The Social NPR , 5650 Main St , New Port Richey
9:00 pm
Wednesday January 14
Thursday January 15
Friday January 16
Saturday January 17
Thursday January 22
Saturday January 24
Sunday January 25
Saturday January 31
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Baby Sign Language
Oldsmar Library - Storytime Room , 400 St. Petersburg Drive East , Oldsmar
11:00 am - BLS CPR Training Port Richey Wednesday January 14th 4:00 pm
Hampton Inn & Suites Port Richey , 11050 US-19 , Port Richey
4:00 pm - Toddler Time with Mr Anthony
Oldsmar Library - Storytime Room , 400 St. Petersburg Drive East , Oldsmar
10:00 am - Preschool Storytime with Mr Anthony
Oldsmar Library - Storytime Room , 400 St. Petersburg Drive East , Oldsmar
3:30 pm
Wednesday January 14
Thursday January 15
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Update: Pet Reunited
Mochi/aspen, a dog who went missing in New Port Richey, FL, has been safely reunited with their family after 17 hours, 26 minutes. More details here… (Nextdoor Town Of New Port Richey) - Please share & repost to help reunite this lost cat!
Luna was LOST on January 11, 2026 in New Port Richey, FL 34655 near Calle Alta Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the… (Nextdoor Town Of New Port Richey)
- Walmart posted a job opening for Baker and Packager Associate in New Port Richey. Apply here.
- CVS Pharmacy, Inc. posted a job opening for District Support Pharmacist FT in New Port Richey. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Port Richey here.
🗞 Nearby News
Port Richey
- Divers search Port Richey lake after car goes into water (wfla.com)
- Things to do around Pasco: Jan. 15-21 (suncoastnews.com)
Tarpon Springs
- 79 artisans fill Tarpon Springs Sponge Dock for Craft Festival (wfla.com)
- 4 Small Towns in Florida So Dreamy, You'll Swear You've Seen Them on TV (onlyinyourstate.com)
- Things to do around Pinellas: Jan. 15-21 (suncoastnews.com)
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