Community Corner
GET OUT: Weekend Events Preview April 19-21
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.
Fresh Market
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The Fresh Market at the Shoppes of Wiregrass will be held Saturday, April 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 28211 Paseo Dr., Wesley Chapel. The market supports 50 to 70 vendors selling fresh produce, gourmet foods and crafts.
Jenn Holloway to Speak
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Former Bay News 9 morning anchor Jenn Holloway will be the featured speaker at Congregation Beth Am's joint Sisterhood and Men's Club breakfast Sunday, April 21 at 11 a.m. at 2030 W. Fletcher Ave., Tampa. The public is welcome for free, with donations going to Holloway's favorite charity, the Center for Fishing on Walsingham Road in Largo. Holloway is the inventor of The Workout 180 fitness device. She will speak about that, her career in news and her current role at Bright House Networks.
Residents are invited to the New Tampa YMCA, 16221 Compton Dr., Tampa for a spin-a-thon and health and wellness fair to benefit Livestrong at the Y, a program for cancer survivors. Spin enthusiasts are invited to get sponsors and sign up to ride for four hours. The event also will include music, vendors, games, food and prizes.
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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