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• How a Westchase Elementary teacher became a countywide Teacher of the Year finalist

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📰 News we're reading

• Westchase teacher channels father's legacy into Teach of the Year nod (tampabeacon.com) — A Westchase Elementary third-grade teacher, Francesa Doran, is one of five finalists for Hillsborough County Teacher of the Year, spotlighting the strong education community right in Westchase. With 15 years of experience and deep involvement in school leadership, she credits her educator family and local colleagues for inspiring her work and hopes the honor will reflect her students’ growth and dedication.
   

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Tuesday December 23

• T’ai Chi Chih – Moving Meditation for Mind and Body
  Oldsmar, FL Calendar , 650 Pine Avenue North , Oldsmar
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• PIYO Live
  Oldsmar, FL Calendar , 650 Pine Avenue North , Oldsmar
  6:00 pm
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  Oldsmar, FL Calendar , 650 Pine Ave N , Oldsmar
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• Belly Dancing
  Oldsmar, FL Calendar , 650 Pine Ave N , Oldsmar
  7:00 pm
• Volleyball Academy - Intermediate
  Oldsmar, FL Calendar , 650 Pine Ave N , Oldsmar
  7:45 pm

Wednesday December 24

• Star-Spangled Art Exhibit
  Oldsmar, FL Calendar , 100 State St W , Oldsmar
• Winter Youth Camp Week I
  Oldsmar, FL Calendar , 650 Pine Ave N , Oldsmar
  7:00 am
• Early Holiday Closure - Library
  Oldsmar, FL Calendar , 400 St. Petersburg Drive East , Oldsmar
  5:00 pm

Thursday December 25

• Holiday Closures
  Oldsmar Public Library - Oldsmar FL 34677

Saturday December 27

• Oldsmar Saturday Market
  Oldsmar Flea Market , 180 Race Track Rd , Oldsmar
  9:00 am
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