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West Pasco happenings

By Times Staff Writer
Published March 8, 2008


Blood drive: 9 to 11:30 a.m. today.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.

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Breakfast today:

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

- All-you-can-eat pancakes: 7:30 to 10 a.m. Griffin Park Community Club, 9100 Flint St., New Port Richey, (727) 863-5295.

- Pannukakku pancakes: 8 to 11 a.m. Finnish-American Club, 6016 Delaware Ave., New Port Richey, (727) 849-9391. Donation: $4.

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Craft fairs, art shows, yard sales and more today:

- Craft fair: 8 to 11 a.m. Three Lakes RV Resort clubhouse, just off Denton Avenue, two miles east of U.S. 19 in Hudson. For information, call (603) 860-6808.

- Arts and crafts show: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. CARES Hudson/Bayonet Point Enrichment Center, 12417 Clock Tower Parkway, Hudson, (727) 863-6868. Lunch available.

- Yard sale: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. West Pasco Pregnancy Center, 5330 George St., New Port Richey, (727) 846-9999.

- Rummage sale: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.United Methodist Church of Hudson, 13123 U.S. 19, Hudson, (727) 868-6178.

- Rummage sale: 8 a.m. to noon. First United Methodist Church, 5901 Indiana Ave., New Port Richey, (727) 842-7674.

- Hobby Easter bazaar: 8 to 10:30 a.m. Crest Ridge Gardens Club, 4806 Phoenix Ave., Holiday, (727) 942-7480.

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Folk music class: 9 to 11 a.m. today.Elfers Senior Center, 4136 Barker Drive, (727) 847-1290. Donation: $15. For information, call instructors Clark or Lucinda, (716) 676-2260.

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Exotic bird presentation: 2 p.m. today. People and Pets presents Denise Hosher of Safe Haven Avian Placement Services to discuss exotic bird ownership. South Holiday Library, 4649 Mile Stretch Drive, Holiday, (727) 834-3331.

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Dinners, music and more today:

- Corned beef and cabbage lunch: 11:30 a.m. Massachusetts Club meeting at St. Stephen's Church hall, 5326 Charles St., New Port Richey. Donation: $7.50, members; $9, guests. Call (727) 846-2161 or 942-2013.

- Potluck with games: 4 p.m. AMVETS Post 16, 9638 State Road 52, Hudson, (727) 868-7391. No cover. Bring a dish.

- Corned beef and cabbage dinner: 5 p.m. Larry Tawney VFW Post 4412, 13129 Colony Road, Hudson, (727) 856-0051. Donation: $6.

- Music by Seabreeze and Eats: 5:30 p.m. VFW Ford Post 7845, 6315 Stone Road, Port Richey, (727) 847-6277. Food donation: $3 to $5.

- Frank Parsons' 15-Piece Big Band and Dinner: 5:30 p.m. Moose Lodge 1429, 1936 Abacus Road, Holiday, (727) 937-9030. Tickets: $15 for dinner and band.

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Bingo: 5:30 p.m. today.Disabled American Veterans Chapter 78, 6711 Jefferson St., New Port Richey, (727) 845-3886.

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Blood drive: 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday.St. Michael Catholic Church, 8014 State Road 52, Hudson, (727) 868-5276. Florida Blood Services will be in the east parking lot.

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

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Card party luncheon: Noon to 3 p.m. Monday. Episcopal Church Women, St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 5326 Charles St., New Port Richey, will hold this card party and salad bar luncheon. Several tables for four or more available. Donation: $6. Reserve by calling (727) 376-5918 or 849-4330.

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AARP driving classes: 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Monday and Thursday.CARES Mishkin Center, 7505 Rottingham Road, Port Richey. Space limited. Call (727) 868-7185.

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, FL 34668, e-mail lazich@sptimes.com or fax (727) 869-6233.