West Pasco happenings

By Times Staff Writer
Published March 5, 2008

Canasta: 11:45 a.m. every Wednesday. Hudson Community Club, 1121 Water Tower Drive, 727 856-7590 or 863-7914. Donation: $1.

Suncoast Maryland, Delaware and Virginia Club: Noon today at St. Stephen Church, 5326 Charles St., New Port Richey. Call (727) 376-8985.

Sons and Daughters of Erin present Irish Singing: 2 p.m. today at St. James Catholic Church, 8400 Monarch Drive, New Port Richey, (727) 862-8152.

Dinner: 4:30 to 6 p.m. today.VFW McKay Post 7987, 7445 Chester McKay Drive, New Port Richey, (727) 376-3502. Three entrees. Dinner donations: $6.50 to $8.

Bingo today:

- 11 a.m. Aripeka Elks 2520, 9135 Denton Ave., Hudson, (727) 863-2520. Non-smoking.

- 5:45 p.m. Holiday Lake Estates, 3624 Atlantis Drive, Holiday, (727) 934-2969. Non-smoking.

- 7 p.m. VFW McKay Post 7987, 7445 Chester McKay Drive, New Port Richey, (727) 376-3502.

- 7 p.m. VFW Ford Post 7845, 6315 Stone Road, Port Richey, (727) 847-6277.

AARP Chapter 1357: 1 p.m. Thursday. Meet in the parish center at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 8014 State Road 52 in Hudson. Visitors welcome. Refreshments. Call (727) 862-8431 or 869-1935.

Master gardener volunteers needed: The Pasco County Cooperative Extension Service is hosting two "get acquainted sessions" 10 a.m. Thursday and 2 p.m. March 13. Volunteers must donate 35 hours each year and participate in at least 10 hours of continuing education. Registration requested. The sessions will be at the Extension Service at 36702 State Road 52 in Dade City. Reserve by calling (727) 847-8177, ext. 4288.

Friends spring luncheon: Noon Saturday. Centennial Park Library, 5740 Moog Road, Holiday, (727) 834-3204. New members and guests are invited to celebrate art and culture. Call to register.

Vendors and donations needed: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.West Pasco Pregnancy Center, 5330 George St., New Port Richey, (727) 846-9999. Table for only $15. Donations welcome.

Pancake Breakfast: 8 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Community United Methodist Church, 3214 U.S. 19, Holiday, (727) 937-3268. Full breakfast. Donation: $2.50.

Blood Drive: 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday.American Legion Paradise Post 79, 5329 Legion Place, New Port Richey will host the Florida Blood Services Bloodmobile. Public welcome. Appointments requested. Call Frank (727) 846-8419.

Pasta dinner dance: 4 p.m. Sunday.Sons of Italy Lodge 2811 will host this event at the Regency Park Civic Club, 10240 Regency Park Blvd., Port Richey. Entertainment will be Bobby Palermo, a Neil Diamond impersonator. Tickets: $12. Call Nick (727) 848-4348 or Marion 862-1026.

Send all events with group name, address and public telephone number at least 14 days in advance to Lucille Lazich, West Happenings, 11321 U.S. 19, Port Richey 34668, fax (727) 869-6233 or e-mail to lazich@sptimes.com.

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