Digest

Around town

By TIMES STAFF
Published August 13, 2007

EVENTS

Speed Dating Event: Cupid.com/PreDating presents a speed dating event for single professionals in Tampa. Participants will go on 12 six-minute dates in one evening. Singles must be between the ages of 27 and 39. 7:15 p.m., Tuesday; The Melting Pot, 13164 N Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa; $35 per person. For more information or to register, visit www.cupid.com/PreDating or call Sundrea at 727 637-6555.

Independent Film Festival: The Independent Film Festival has finalized its entry process for this year and has more than 270 films from around the world. IFF hosts a special, sneak peek showcase. A series of foreign Indie films will be shown, each two hours long. 7 p.m., Thursday; The Education Channel, 703 N Willow Ave., Tampa; open and free to the public. Reservation required. For more information or to make a reservation, call (813) 254-2253 ext. 209.

Wee Wonder Wednesday: Kid City presents a time of learning, play, crafts and storytelling for toddlers and preschool-age children. All children must be accompanied by an adult. After the program everyone is invited to enjoy the museum. 10:30 a.m. to noon, Wednesday; Kid City, 7550 N Boulevard, Tampa; free for members and $5 for nonmembers. For more information, call (813) 935-8441.

MEETINGS

Freedom Playground Board Meeting: Anyone interested in being a volunteer at the Tampa Wheel-A-Thon should attend this meeting. Special guest Mr. B, a folk artist who will do an art workshop with kids and adults for a fundraiser this fall, will speak. Lunch will be served. Noon, Tuesday; Barksdale Senior Center, 1801 N Lincoln Ave., Tampa; open and free to the public. For more information, call (813) 254-3804.

Parkinson's Support Group: The Tampa Parkinson's Disease Support Group will meet to offer support to those affected by the disease. Noon, Wednesday; 2611 Carroll Lake St., Tampa; open to the public. For more information call Judy Shaw, (813) 931-1235.

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