5 Things to Know Today, April 10

1. Bring your appetites. Melissa Snively, chairman of the Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce will be Cooking for a Cause at the Copper Bell Cafe, 401 S. Parsons Ave., Brandon, April 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.   

Cooking for a cause brings community leaders to the Copper Bell Cafe to cook for charity. All proceeds and gratuities from the entire day will be donated to the Brandon Outreach Clinic.  
 
Snively will be making Chicken Pot Pie, a flaky pastry shell stuffed with tender chicken and a fresh vegetable creamy mixture and topped with housemade mashed potatoes. It will be served with the signature cafe salad and a dinner roll for $10.

There is free local delivery so order lunch for the office. Call 813-681-3354, fax 813-681-3353 or visit www.CopperBellCafe.com. 

2. Drop by the Renaissance Festival at the Museum of Science & Industry today for a High Seas Adventure.

The 2011 Bay Area Renaissance Festival continues its theme weekends with its High Seas Adventure! Enjoy a day of longbow archery, horseshoes, and meatball eating competitions, beer tastings and much more! 

Sunday is Bike Fest, show your motorcycle license at the gate and receive $5 off admission. There will also be a bike show with an appearance by 98 Rock's Jesse Kage and Donny Wilson of St. Pete Powersports.

3. The Easter bunny hops into town taking post at Macy's Plaza located at Westfield Brandon Mall! Round up your kids and stop by to meet the famous bunny and pose for a family photo by Shutterfly Photography. There are a variety of potrait packages available whether you'd like one for your home or more to share with friends and family. 

The bunny will be at the mall from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. today.

4. The High Rollers Car Club meets the second Monday of the month at Advance Discount Auto Parts, 13324 Boyette Road, Riverview. They meet next tomorrow at 7 p.m.

5. Hillsborough County Schools Superintendent MaryEllen Elia will be the guest speaker at the Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce Educational Update Luncheon Monday, April 11 at noon. The event will take place at the Brandon/Tampa Embassy Suites, 10220 Palm River Road, Tampa. She will discuss current issues relating to eeducation including innovative educational programs, local test scores, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation's Empowering Teachers Grant and the governor's transition team.

Registration is $18 for chamber members, $23 for nonmembers.