Program offers legal help to people over 60

By Times Staff Writer
Published December 10, 2007

Helping the Elderly with Legal Problems (H.E.L.P.) offers legal assistance to people 60 and older who are residents of Pasco County. Half-hour appointments begin at 1 p.m. Thursday and Dec. 27 at CARES Claude Pepper Senior Center, 6640 Van Buren St., New Port Richey; call (727) 844-3077 for an appointment. Assistance is also available starting at 1 p.m. Dec. 18 at CARES, Phil Mishkin Center, 7505 Rottingham Road, New Port Richey. Call (727) 862-9291 for appointment.

Warm up to Frosty's Fantastic Fun Camp

The Pasco County Parks and Recreation Department and Hudgins Law Firm will present Frosty's Fantastic Fun Camp on Jan. 2-4 at James Irvin Civic Center, 38122 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Dade City. This program is designed for elementary and middle school children. Participants will enjoy outdoor sports, indoor games, arts and crafts, field trips and other activities. Space is limited. For more information, call (352) 521-4166.

Winter Wonderland features choirs, crafts

Zephyrhills Wesleyan Church will host a Winter Wonderland at the church, at C Avenue and 20th Street, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Local groups will provide music throughout the day, including choirs from Trinity United Methodist Church, First Presbyterian Church and Zephyrhills Wesleyan Church, and the Lightning Youth Band from Crystal Springs Worship Center. Local crafters will provide an opportunity to pick up last-minute Christmas gifts, and door prizes will be given away every hour. There will also be a gingerbread house contest (with cash prizes), bake sale, "make and take" ornament booth, face painting, gift wrapping, and a special Advent Walk through a magical winter forest. For information, call (813)782-7510 or visit www.zhillswesleyan.org.

Bring tax questions for property appraiser

Pasco Property Appraiser Mike Wells will discuss property values, homestead exemptions, Save Our Homes and proposed legislation that will affect property owners during two events this week. Both meetings will be followed by a question-and-answer session. The first meeting will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 9426 Little Road in New Port Richey. The second is at 8 p.m. Thursday at Shadow Ridge Homeowners Association on Shadow Ridge Boulevard in Hudson.

See 'Nativity Story' movie Christmas Eve

The Nativity Story, the major motion picture released last Christmas by New Line Cinema, will be presented at Zephyrhills Wesleyan Church (C Avenue at 20th Street) on Christmas Eve at 6 p.m. The movie chronicles the journey of Mary and Joseph and the birth of Jesus. The movie captures the emotional resonance and spirituality of this epic time period with the recreation of the sights and sounds of the Holy Land and a score inspired by traditional Christmas songs. To view a trailer of the film, visit www.thenativitystory.com. Admission is free. For information, call (813) 782-7510 or visit www.zhillswesleyan.org.

Bring a dish to share at NARFE party

Chapter 390 of the National Active or Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) will hold its regular monthly meeting at 1 p.m. Tuesday at First Christian Church, 6040 Eighth St., Zephyrhills. The meeting will be a potluck Christmas party with table settings, coffee and iced tea, and dessert furnished by Chapter 390. Members attending the luncheon are asked to bring a dish to pass. For information, call Doris South at 788-3391 or Donald Whitlock at 782-8521.

Put bells on your toes for Reindeer Run/Walk

The Lake Jovita 5K Reindeer Run/Walk is set for 8 a.m. Saturday at 12980 Lake Jovita Blvd. in Dade City. Cost is $20 in advance or $25 the day of the race. Proceeds benefit East Pasco Habitat for Humanity. Call (352) 588-2333, ext. 316.

Chamber gathering has holiday flavor

The Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce Holiday Party is set for 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Plantation Palms, 23253 Plantation Palms Blvd., off Collier Parkway in Land O'Lakes. Bring an unwrapped gift to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters. Call (813) 909-2722.

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