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5 Things to Know Today, Dec. 7: Christmas Tree Lighting and More

Here's some things you might want to know as you go about your day.

1. Celebrate the spirit of the season with the lighting of the community Christmas tree at Center Place, 619 Vonderburg Dr., Brandon, Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. In addition to the lighting of the Christmas tree, there will be seasonal entertainment featuring Kim Hall's School of Dance, the Tampa Bay Family Theater, Family Showcase, Leonard's Academy of Dance, the Brandon Ballet, the Brandon Spotlights and the Ambassadors from Bloomingdale High School. Santa will be on hand and refreshments will be served.

2. The Emergency Care Help Organization, 507 N. Parsons Ave., Brandon, will host Church Leader Open Houses Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 3 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 8 at 3 p.m. and Friday, Dec. 9 at 9:30 a.m. Church leaders are invited to come and learn about the new ECHO Client Center and how they can get involved. Space is limited. RSVP to stacey@echofl.org.

3. First United Methodist Church, 120 N. Knights Ave., Brandon, offers a Step-by-Step Bible Study Wednesdays from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Participants are asked to bring their own meals. Beverages are furnished. Call 813-689-3513.

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4. The Unity in Brandon church hosts prayer and meditation every Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Brandon Woman's Club, 129 N. Moon Ave., Brandon. Those attending also will learn the metaphysical interpretation of the Bible. Services are held Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

5. A Breakthrough Support Group for people coping with sexual abuse, divorce, boundary issues and anger meets Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. at BayLife Church, 1017 N. Kingsway Road, Brandon.

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