Digest

West Pasco happenings

By Times Staff Writer
Published October 7, 2007

Business Meeting: Noon, Tuesday. The Our Lady's Guild of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church at 4830 Mile Stretch Drive in Holiday will hold this meeting and social in the Family Life Center. Special Guest: Thomas B. Dobies, owner of Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Homes & Crematory. 727 938-1974.

Simply Sumi-e Workshop: Instruction in the ancient art of Sumi-e (Japanese brush painting) will be presented by artist Yolanda Mayhall at the Pasco Arts Council in a workshop on Oct. 17 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. All are invited to participate as the artist guides students through the classical basic strokes of the Four Gentlemen: Bamboo, Wild Orchid, Chrysanthemum and Plum Branch. More advanced students can be led into the next levels of fruits and vegetables and landscapes. Fee: nonmembers $75, members $55. Class size limited. To register for this workshop, contact Pasco Arts Council at (727) 845-7322 or visit the historical home of PAC at 5744 Moog Road in Holiday open Tuesdays through Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tuesday dinner: Aripeka Elks Lodge 2520 at 9135 Denton Ave., Hudson, presents dinner from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday. Menus vary. Donation: $6.50 to $8. Dessert and coffee available for purchase. (727) 863-2520.

Dinner: 4:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesday. The Veterans of Foreign Wars Chester McKay Post 7987 in Veterans Village in New Port Richey,are serving stuffed peppers, shrimp, and group dinners. Donation: $6.50 to $8. (727) 376-3502.

Numismatic Meeting-Coin Club of Pasco County: 7 p.m. Thursday. Doors open: 6:15 p.m. Coin Auction: 7:30 p.m. The meeting is held at the Regency Park Civic Association, 10240 Regency Park Blvd., Port Richey. New members and visitors are welcome. Each month offers numismatic education. For information, call Tim Carr, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (727) 869-1121.

Vendors/Crafters needed: There is a Fall Festival and Bazaar scheduled for the benefit of the Good Samaritan Free Health Clinic of Pasco on Nov. 3 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. The festival is to be held at the Southern Pines Healthcare Center at 6140 Congress St., New Port Richey Table rental fee is $25 and includes lunch. All proceeds will go to Good Samaritan Free Health Clinic. Call Karen or Michele at (727) 842-8402 for an application.

Country Hoedown: 2 p.m. today. Moose Lodge 1429, 1936 Abacus Road, Holiday. Food. Dancing. Donation: $8. (727) 848-7683.

Send all West Happening events 10 days prior to Lucille Lazich, 11321 US 19, Port Richey, FL 34668, fax (727) 869-6233 or e-mail lazich@sptimes.com

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