5 Things to Know Today, April 17

1. The Children's Mnistry at Bell Shoals Baptist Church, 2102 Bell Shoals Road, Brandon, will host a "Let's Make A Deal" family event Wednesday, Aug. 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. The evening will begin with a hamburger and hot dog dinner in the Special Events Center from 6 to 6:40 p.m. for $4 for adults and $3.25 for children. At 7 p.m., attendees will play "Let's Make A Deal" in the chapel. Attendees are encouraged to dress in costume. Contestants will be selected from the audience to win prizes.

2. Teen Game Zone is held Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. at the Bloomingdale Regional Library, 1906 Bloomingdale Ave., Valrico.

3. The Drawing Point at 1708 Harmony Grove Trail, Valrico, offers a drawing lab for kids every Wednesday from 3 to 3:30 p.m. Visit http://www.thedrawingpoint.com.

4. The Brandon Newcomers Club meets the third Wednesday of the month at the Brandon Community Center, 502 E. Sadie St., Brandon. Call Ellen Huskey at (813) 685-4206.

5. The Fiction Writers Group will meet today at 9 a.m. at , 122 Brandon Town Center Drive. Brandon. This is a great opportunity for all writers to perfect their craft.