5 Things to Know Today, April 8

1. In an effort to join the battle against childhood cancer, Palm Harbor resident Harrison Godwin will host an Alex’s Lemonade Stand at the FishHawk Community Garage Sale on Saturday, April 9, from 8 a.m. to noon at 6451 Bridgecrest Drive in Lithia.  

Harrison is doing a project for his gifted program at school called Helping Hands. Students choose a project that has meaning to them and give back to the community in some way. Harrison chose Alex’s Lemonade Stand because he felt it was a great way to give back to kids with cancer.  He was inspired to get involved with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation after hearing about the story of founder Alexandra “Alex” Scott.  

Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) emerged from the front yard lemonade stand of cancer patient Alexandra “Alex” Scott (1996-2004). In 2000, 4-year-old Alex announced that she wanted to hold a lemonade stand to raise money to help find a cure for all children with cancer. Since Alex held that first stand, the foundation bearing her name has evolved into a national fundraising movement, complete with thousands of volunteers across the country carrying on her legacy of hope. To date, Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, a registered 501(c)3 charity, has raised more than $40 million toward fulfilling Alex’s dream of finding a cure, funding more than 150 research projects nationally. 
 
For more information, visit: http://www.alexslemonade.org/mypage/71077.

2. Here's a spring break camp for all those history buffs. The Tampa Bay History Center, 801 Old Water St. (formerly St. Pete Time Forum Drive), Tampa, will host a spring break camp April 25-29 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with extended care available for an additional cost.

 Kids will saddle up and learn about Pioneer life in Florida. They’ll learn to prepare and preserve meat with salt instead of a refrigerator. They’ll make Seminole Indian crafts. And they’ll learn how to construct an old-fashioned log cabin.

The camp is $150 for nonmembers and $135 for members. Preregistration is required.

For more information and to register, contact Jennifer Tyson at (813) 675-8960.

3.If you're a disabled job seeker, Hillsborough County and The Able Trust are hosting "Gearing Up for Success" in an effort to encourage more networking between employers and job seekers.

The event will be held today from 8:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Friday at the Tampa Workforce Alliance, 9215 N. Florida Avenue.

At the event, job seekers who are disabled will be able to talk with businesses that are hiring, and explore networking opportunities that will aid their professional growth.

The seminars will focus on things like interviewing skills, resume writing, communication tips and how to research and find a job.

Local businesses that participate in the event include Busch Gardens, Raymond James, Publix and Tampa General Hospital.

For more information, call Sandy Sroka at 813-276-2742.

4. Stagedoor Performing Arts Inc. will present its performance of "Neverland (The Story of Peter Pan)" at its new home at South Bay Church, 13498 U.S. 301 S., Riverview, Friday and Saturday, April 8 and 9, and April 15, 22 and 23. Tickets are $12 for general admission, $10 for students, seniors and military personnel.

Starring Valrico resident Andy Tekamp as Peter Pan, "Neverland" is an original work written by Terry Abbott, president of the Village Players theater group. Other cast members include Carolyn Diamond as Wendy and Todd Silverling as Captain Hook.

5. Young Chefs Academy, 1576 Bloomingdale Ave., Valrico, will host a Hippity Hoppity Easter Arts and Food class April 8 from 4 to 6 p.m. and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The Pottery Patch and Young Chefs Academy have designed this class for ages 4 and up as well as adults. There will be cooking, baking, eating and painting. Call 813-643-7025 or 813-643-0014 for reservations.