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© St. Petersburg Times, published October 29, 2001
The Pasco County Chapter of SPEBSQSA barbershop singers is looking for prospective members to sing with its a cappella men's chorus, "Sound of Sunshine."
The ability to read music is not a requirement, though it is helpful. The desire to sing harmony in tenor, lead, baritone or bass is the objective.
Those interested are invited to a special guest night at 7 p.m. Tuesday at King of Kings Lutheran Church, 10337 U.S. 19, Port Richey, where rehearsals are scheduled every Tuesday evening.Those who wish to can sing with the chorus. Diane Hauler, music director, will teach the group several barbershop songs and demonstrate quartet singing. Participants are invited to bring their significant others. There will be food and fellowship. For information, contact Bob Holm at 863-0112 or Charles Hauler, president, at (352) 686-1434.
The New Port Richey Elks Lodge 2284 is sponsoring a seven-night Caribbean cruise aboard the Norwegian Sky, sailing Feb. 16, 2002, to Nassau. Other ports of call include St. Thomas, San Juan and Great Stirrup Cay, a private island. Prices include port fees, government taxes and round trip transportation from the New Port Richey Elks Lodge. For fees and information, call Cruise Warehouse at 372-1232.
The New Port Richey Public Library, 5939 Main St., New Port Richey is sponsoring a family Halloween Costume Party at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the library.
Prizes will be awarded for the best costume in the categories of funniest, scariest, most beautiful and most original for ages 6 and under, 7 to 15, and 16 and older. Prizes have been donated by local businesses. Judges are New Port Richey Mayor Wendy Brenner, Ed Isolani, executive director of the New Port Richey Marine Institute; Carole Pearson, chair of the Library Advisory Board; and Nanci Denamen of the Reading Assistant Program (RAP).
Nanci Denamen and Mary Kay Smith, Youth Services Librarian, will tell Halloween stories.There will be refreshments. Participants will receive a trick or treat bag of goodies.
The library is hosting the event as a safe and fun way for families to celebrate Halloween.
Kurt Browning, Pasco County supervisor of elections, will be the speaker at a dinner meeting Tuesday of the Second Amendment Club of America.
The dinner is scheduled at 7 p.m. at Chili's Grill & Bar, 9600 U.S. 19, Port Richey.
Browning will serve as the installing officer for the newly elected board of directors.
Bill Bunting will be installed as president. Other officers are Chuck Rhall, vice president; Catherine King, secretary; Myrna Rhall, assistant secretary and Ann Bunting, treasurer. The club is non-partisan.
Dinner, which is optional, will be off the menu. For information, call 862-1063.
Cares Elfers Senior Center, 4136 Barker Drive, Elfers, is offering computer courses in November.
The curriculum includes Computer I, Computer II, Word, Windows, Internet, Scanner and Printer.
Registrations will be taken from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. For information, call 847-1290.
King of Kings Lutheran Church, 10337 U.S. 19, Port Richey is hosting a meeting and social for shut-ins and caregivers at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church.
The Rev. George Metzenthin, pastor, will have a short service with lunch and entertainment to follow.
Transportation can be provided by calling the church office, 868-5744.
Trinity Church of the Nazarene, 11038 Little Road, New Port Richey, is a host site for the SHARE Food Program.
Sign up dates for November are from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday and 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday. Distribution day is Nov. 17, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Cost for the basic SHARE package is $14 and two hours of volunteer work during the month. Select items are also available.
A festive holiday package is planned for Thanksgiving, including a whole turkey and all the trimmings -- even a pumpkin pie -- for $15 for the November distribution.
There are no income requirements. For information, call the church at 863-7266 or Nona Davison at 862-1689.
The LaVilla Gardens Social and Civic Club is sponsoring a luncheon and card party Tuesday at its clubhouse, 5730 Elena Drive, Holiday.
Doors open at 11 a.m. with lunch at noon followed by card playing until 3:30 p.m.
Cost is $4, or $3 for lunch only. For reservations, call 845-4612.
Fire Lassies host party Tuesday
The Southwest Fire Lassies will host a luncheon and card party at noon Tuesday at the Fire Hall, Mile Stretch Road, Holiday. Cost is $3.
-- Information about people and special events in west Pasco (including Holiday, Port Richey, New Port Richey and Hudson) must be sent in writing one week before the event or one week before deadline for reservations or tickets to Carolyn Hopkins, Pasco Times, 11321 U.S. 19, Port Richey 34668. For information in most of west Pasco, call (727) 869-6231. From Holiday, call (727) 842-9465. Unless noted, all phone numbers are area code 727.