The Brandon League of Fine Arts will hold its second annual Golf Tournament on Thursday at Buckhorn Springs Golf and Country Club, 2721 S Miller Road. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m.; shotgun start is at 1 p.m. Cost is $60 per player, which includes greens fee, cart, range balls and buffet dinner. A separate dinner ticket can be purchased for $20. Other activities include a silent auction and putting contest. Proceeds will go to scholarships for students who are planning a career in the arts. For information, call Debbie Rankin at (813) 684-6169.

Brandon chamber sets networking event

The Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce will hold its free Coffee Club networking event at 8 a.m. Tuesday at AmSouth Bank, 3522 Bell Shoals Road. Refreshments and door prizes will be available. For information, call (813) 689-1221.

New Tampa/University/Lutz

Republican group to meet Tuesday The New Tampa Republican Club will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at New Tampa Library, 10001 Cross Creek Blvd. This is the last meeting before Election Day. For information, call (813) 972-2298.

Seminar on estate planning offered

Investment representatives from Edward Jones will host a free seminar on estate planning at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Tampa Palms Golf and Country Club, 5811 Tampa Palms Blvd. Topics covered will include the importance of estate planning, living trusts, retirement plans and wills. Reservations recommended. For information or reservations, call Nancy at (813) 975-1131 or Heather at (813) 994-9707.

Tampa

Over 50s Outreach Group sets Wednesday meeting St. Chad's Episcopal Church, 5609 N Albany Ave., will host the Over 50s Outreach Group meeting from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday. A free light lunch will be served. Reservations requested by Monday. For information, call (813) 872-7545.

Weight loss surgery support group to meet

The Weight Loss Surgery Support Group will meet from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Tampa General Hospital Rehab Center dining room, 2 Columbia Drive. People interested in weight loss surgery and those who have experienced such surgery are encouraged to attend. For information, call (813) 253-4576.

Fundraiser to benefit center for children

St. John Presbyterian Learning Center will hold its second annual Year of the Child Testimonial Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Monday at Higgins Hall, 5225 Himes Ave. Tickets are $35. Proceeds will benefit the learning center, a preschool for children of low-income working families. For information, call (813) 872-6826.

The county

Clifford Sample Drive traffic is meeting topic

Hillsborough County staff will hold a public meeting to discuss traffic problems along Clifford Sample Drive from Causeway Boulevard to Libby Lane. The meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the cafeteria at E.L. Bing Elementary School, 6409 36th Ave. S. A recommendation to county commissioners on solving this traffic problem will be based on this meeting. For information, call (813) 272-5275.

- Information about meetings and events may be sent to Connie Drew, the St. Petersburg Times, 14358-B N Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, FL 33618, or faxed to 226-3352. Deadline is two weeks before the event.

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