Concert For First Responders And More On Tap This Weekend

Wondering what to do this weekend?

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Rock On For First Responders

Local rock groups Scream Machine and Pitbull Toddler are joining forces with Cox Media to present a First Responders Tribute. The benefit concert will take place Friday, Aug. 9 from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 5223 N. Orient Rd., Tampa. The donation to attend is $10 and proceeds from the concert will go to first responder charities including the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office's Lynn Sowers Memorial Foundation and the Hillsborough Firefighters Benevolent Relief Fund.

Back-To-School Giveaway

ABC Autos Inc., 6112 N. Florida Ave., Tampa,  is having a back-to-school sale Saturday. Aug. 10. Purchase a vehicle and receive a free backpack stocked with supplies directly from the Hillsborough County Schools Recommended List. Also, register to win one of four free Google Tablets. 

Sunday Morning Meditation

The Florida Community of Mindfulness, 6501 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa, hosts meditation and Buddhist teachings with Fred Eppsteiner each Sunday at 10 a.m.

Live Music At Ella's

Each Friday at 10 p.m., local musicians perform live on the Ella's Americana Folk Art Cafe stage, 5119 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa. This Friday will feature The Woolly Bushmen.

Community Garden Workday

Everyone is welcome to come to the Seminole Heights Community Garden, 407 W. Violet St., Tampa, each Saturday at 9 a.m. to lend a hand with the garden.

Dog Pack Walk

Dog owners are invited to gather for a leisurely walk and social time each Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at Henry and Ola Park, 502 W. Henry Ave., Tampa.

Karaoke Night

American Legion Seminole Post 111 invites the public to have an evening singing along with karaoke each Saturday at 8 p.m. at the post, 6918 N. Florida Ave., Tampa.

Bingo

American Legion Seminole Post 111 hosts bingo every Sunday and Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the post, 6918 N. Florida Ave., Tampa.