5 Things to Know Today, April 12

1. Feeling a bit stressed out? The Women's Resource Center will host a free Stress Buster's Workshop led by Ilene Stubbs Tuesday, April 12 at 10 a.m. Learn to live within limits in all areas of life including timewise, physically and spiritually. The workshop will teach stress-buster techniques. The free workshop will take place at the Women's Resource Center, 1017 N. Kingsway Road, Brandon.

2. The All Children's Hospital Guild Brandon Branch will be at the Lake Brandon Village Chick-fil-A Family Night on Tuesday, April 12, from 5 to 8 p.m. Come "eet sum chikn" and take a chance at opening an egg that has a ticket to the All Children's Bunny Brunch EggStravaganza on Saturday, April 16.

3. Plan ahead for dinner. There will be an Italian-style buffet dinner with a cash bar Thursday, April 14 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Buca di Beppo, 11105 Causeway Blvd., Brandon, for $30 a person.

Come for food, fun and prizes, and help make a difference for children and their families battling cancer and fighting for their lives.

Teri Nakamura of First Financial Security Inc. is hosting the event in memory of of 5-year-old Sammy Frisby. 

This event is open to the public so bring your family and friends for a great cause. RSVP at 813-293-1226 or e-mail tnakamura.mp@gmail.com.

4. Former Florida chief financial officer and 2010 gubernatorial candidate Alex Sink, D-Thonotosassa, will be the guest speaker at the East Hillsborough Democratic Club Tuesday, April 12 at 6:30 p.m. at Giordano's Restaurant, 11310 Causeway Blvd., Brandon. She will address redistricting under the newly enacted fair districts amendments to the Florida Constitution and how residents can make the districts truly represent all residents of Hillsborough County. Visit www.easthillsboroughdems.org or contact club president, Angie Angel, at EHCDClub@yahoo.com.

5. Do you love playing bridge? If so, here's a club for you.

The Bridge Club meets every Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. at the Campo Family YMCA, 3414 Culbreath Road, Valrico.