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By MICHELLE JONES
Published March 5, 2004

ART EXHIBITS: Works of the members of the Brandon League of Fine Arts will be on display at two Brandon locations throughout the month of March. Wilma Hall's acrylics are at the Valrico State Bank, 1815 State Road 60, Valrico and Bridgette Mailahn's acrylics and pastels are at the Republic Bank, 404 Oakfield Drive, Brandon. Call 685-1627.

CHAMBER LUNCHEON: The Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce Membership Luncheon is scheduled for noon Monday at the Brandon Elks Lodge, 900 Centennial Lodge Drive, Brandon. Guests are congressmen Adam Putnam and Mike Bilirakis. Cost $18 for members, $23 others. Call 689-1221 BUTTERFLY GARDENING: Master gardeners Darry and Peggy Eggleston discuss plants that are attractive to butterflies and plants that are a necessary food source at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Riverview Branch Library, 10509 Riverview Drive. Call 273-3652 ext. 2 RETIREMENT SEMINAR: Jim Bauer, an investment representative, will host a free program on individual retirement accounts at 11:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at 1812 S Parsons Ave., Seffner. Call 685-7971 for reservations.

CHAMBER MEETING: The Seffner Chamber of Commerce will meet at noon at Stacey's Buffet, 790 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Seffner. Call 684-4075.

MOBILE OFFICE: Office staff for Rep. Sandra Murman will be available from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. March 25 at the Brandon Regional Library, 619 Vonderburg Drive, Brandon. Call 273-3652 ext. 2.

FASHION SHOW: The Apollo Beach Woman's Club will hold a fashion show at noon Wednesday at the Mariner's Club, 611 Destiny Drive, Ruskin. The theme is Sail into Spring and members will be wearing cruise outfits. Cost is $18; proceeds going to scholarships. Call 645-9529.

BOOK SALE: The Sun City Center Library Book Sale is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 12 and from 9 a.m. to noon March 13 in the Caper Room, Atrium Building in the Town Hall Complex, on N Pebble Beach Blvd., Call 634-1315.

HEALTH FAIR: The Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual 2004 Health Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 13, at the Campo Family YMCA, 3414 Culbreath Road, Valrico. There will be health screenings including vision, blood pressure, bone density and body fat. Entertainment includes drumming, dancing, Tai Chi, youth fitness and magic demonstrations. Call 689-1221.

BOOK SALE: Fiction, non-fiction, children's books and videotapes will be sold from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 13 at the Riverview Branch Library, 10509 Riverview Drive. Proceeds benefit the library. Call 671-7691.

SENIOR DRUG PROGRAM: Sunshine for Seniors is a state program that assists the elderly in enrolling in free and discounted prescription drug programs. This program is implemented by the Department of Elder Affairs and Florida's 11 Area Agencies on Aging through Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders (SHINE) volunteer program. Call (899) 963-5337.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Keeping Hillsborough County Beautiful is recruiting volunteers and local sponsors for the 9 a.m. to noon April 17 cleanup. Call 960-5121.

SCHOLARSHIPS OFFERED: The Tampa Bay Chapter of Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) and the Military Officers Wives Club (MOWC) are each offering a $1,000 college scholarship. Recipients must be seniors and residents of Hillsborough County and plan to attend a Florida state-supported college or university. They must also have a parent or grandparent who is a member of the Tampa chapter or national MOAA. Deadline is April 15. Call 654-3900. The Tampa Chapter will meet at 11 a.m. Thursday at the MacDill Air Force Base Officers Club. Brigadier General Chip Diehl, deputy director for engagement U.S. Central Command, will be the guest speaker. Call 218-3413 for reservations.

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