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By Times Staff Writer
Published December 21, 2007

Today

Rotary Club of New Tampa: William J. Flynn III of the International Practice Group - Immigration will discuss "Immigration Law Enforcement on Employers" at 7 a.m. in the Banquet Hall at Tampa Palms Golf and Country Club, 5811 Tampa Palms Blvd. Cost is $10. Call (813) 972-9235 or visit www.newtamparotary.org.

Saturday

Big Cat Rescue: From lions and tigers to bobcats and caracals, enjoy a 60-minute children's tour at 9 a.m. at Big Cat Rescue, 12802 Easy St. Cost is $10. Call (813) 920-4130.

Wednesday

MOSI Holiday: Take an educational journey to a winter wonderland of science and discovery from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Jan. 4 at the Museum of Science and Industry, 4801 E Fowler Ave. Call (813) 987-6000 or visit www.mosi.org.

Looking ahead

AARP Tax Aide: The AARP is seeking volunteers to help during Tax Aide, the nation's largest, free tax assistance and preparation program from Feb. 1 through April 15 at the Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W Bearss Ave. Volunteers can be any age and do not have to be AARP members. Call (813) 362-4378 or 1-888-687-2277.

Community Design Awards: The Hillsborough County City-County Planning Commission 26th annual Community Design Awards deadline for entry is Feb. 6. There will be a Community Design Awards program and dinner from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 3. Cost is $135 for each entry. Categories and entry form are available at www.theplanningcommission.org. Call (813) 273-3774, ext. 350.

SPARK interns: Motivated high school graduates or college undergraduates interested in a career in biomedical science can apply by Feb. 15 for the Summer Program for the Advancement of Research Knowledge. The 40 hour a week, 10-week program allows interns a chance to design and execute a research project. Call (813) 745-1478 or visit the Web site www.moffitt.org/spark.

Battle of the Bands: Apply now for the 10th annual Teenage Battle of the Bands on Feb. 2 at the Lowry Park Band Shell, 7525 N Boulevard. Bands can have members aged 13 to 20, but only one member can be 20. Top winners receive studio time to record a CD. Cost is $50. Call (813) 376-5778.

Volunteers needed: Ovacome, an ovarian cancer advocacy and support group, is seeking volunteers to help with fundraising projects throughout the year and will have an informational meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 28 at St. Joseph's Hospital Medical Arts Building, Room 3, 3001 W Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Call (813) 223-9108.

Rotary Club of New Tampa: Rolfe G. Arnhym, president of Arnhym & Associates, will discuss his experiences at this year's Forbes CEO conference at 7 a.m. Jan. 4 in the Banquet Hall at Tampa Palms Golf and Country Club, 5811 Tampa Palms Blvd. Cost is $10. Call (813) 972-9235 or visit www.newtamparotary.org.

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