West Pasco happenings

By Times Staff Writer
Published March 10, 2008

Bingo: 11 a.m. every Monday. Polish American Pulaski Club, 4616 Darlington Road, Holiday, (727) 934-0900.

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

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Crotchet or knit group: 10 a.m. to noon every Monday.United Church of Christ, 4826 Bartelt Road, Holiday, (727) 937-1520. Current project: chemo and preemie caps. Call Grace, (727) 842-3284.

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Line Dancing: Country line dancing at 11 a.m. every Monday. Fee: $5 per class. Couples line dancing at 1 p.m. every Monday. Fee: $12 per couple. Grove Park Community Center, 4145 Fairford Drive, New Port Richey, (727) 834-3285.

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Card party luncheon: Noon today. Church Women, St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 5326 Charles St., New Port Richey. Donation: $6. Call (727) 376-5918 or 849-4330.

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Senior chess, checkers, cards: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Thursday. Grove Park Community Center, 4145 Fairford Drive, New Port Richey, (727) 934-4198.

Tuesdays at CARES: Ongoing activities at Elfers CARES Center, 4136 Barker Drive, (727) 847-1290.

- 11:30 a.m. every Tuesday: Bridge playing and instructions. Donation: $2.

- 1:30 p.m. every Tuesday: Ballroom dancing and instructions. Donation: $2.

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Railroad NARVRE Unit 170: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday. American Legion Paradise Post 79, 5329 Legion Place. New Port Richey. Speaker: Mike Olson, Pasco County Tax Collector. Lunch after meeting. For information, call (727) 376-4717 or 397-3195.

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Pasco Community Alliance: 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. Meet at the Department of Children and Families, 7601 Little Road, Suite 100, New Port Richey. For information, call Lourdes Benedict, (727) 588-7055.

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St. Vincent de Paul Ladies Guild Card Party Luncheon: Doors open 11 a.m. Wednesday. Family Life Center, 4843 Mile Stretch Drive, Holiday, (727) 375-7765. Spaghetti. Donation: $6.

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GE Retired Employees: 11:30 a.m. Thursday. Seven Springs Country Club, 3535 Trophy Blvd., New Port Richey, (727) 787-0961. New members welcome. Lunch on own.

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Coin Club Pasco: Doors open 6:15 p.m. Thursday at the Regency Park Civic Club, 10240 Regency Park Blvd., Port Richey, (727) 869-1121.

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Stash Sewing Club: 1 p.m. Thursday. New Port Richey Library, 5939 Main St. Program is to make a purse from denim. No fee.

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Easter Bunny Bash: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Children up to age 10 are invited to have fun with games, snacks, moon walks and the Easter Bunny. Free. Pasco Recreation Department, 3032 Collier Parkway, Land O'Lakes, (813) 929-1220.

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Elvis show and dinner: Dinner from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday; dinner menu $6.50 to $8.50. Moose Lodge 1429, 1936 Abacus Road, Holiday, (727) 937-9030. Lounge entertainment from 7 to 10 p.m. with Joel & Lynn (Elvis Show), no cover. Billy Cook and the Rawhide Band will play in the hall from 7 to 11 p.m.; $6 cover.

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Polish Legion American Veterans USA dinner dance: 12:30 p.m. Saturday. Beacon Square Clubhouse, 3741 Bradford Drive, Holiday, (727) 376-6068. Donation: $8 veterans; $12 guests; dance only $5 at 3 p.m.

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St. Patrick's Day Party: Corned beef and cabbage with Rawhide Band. Dinner starts at 5 p.m. March 17. Moose Lodge 1429, 1936 Abacus Road, Holiday, (727) 937-9030. Reservations suggested. Tickets: $10 in advance, $14 at the door.

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Seeking new members: Florida Shields Group of Pasco is scheduling its future meetings at Moose Lodge 1429 at 1936 Abacus Drive in Holiday. Open to active or retired law enforcement professionals and licensed investigators. Must be certified or have been certified in any other state. Call Steve Papola or Alan Berberich at (727) 505-7493 for additional membership requirements.

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