5 Things to Know Today, July 12

1. State Sen. Ronda Storms, R-Valrico, will be the guest speaker at the monthly meeting of the Pinecrest Chapter of Tampa 912 July 12 at 7 p.m.

The Pinecrest Patriots meet in a storefront on County Road 39 in Lithia, next to Ace Hardware.

2. The Valrico/South Brandon Christian Business Connections meets on Tuesdays from 8 to 9 a.m. at the Recipe Box at 147 E. Bloomingdale Ave, Brandon.

Christian Business Connections is a networking event with fellowship for Christian business people. Members share prayer and encouragement to enhance and build their relationships with the Lord as they interact with each other and the community.

Visit www.ChristianBusinessConnections.com or call 813-486-4851.

3. Ask A Genealogist, advice on tracing your family's history, is offered Tuesdays at 4 p.m. at the Bloomingdale Regional Library. Call (813) 273-3652, Ext. 2.

4. Return to Faith meets each Tuesday at 7:15 p.m. in Room 9 upstairs at St. Stephen Catholic Church, 5049 Bell Shoals Road, Valrico. All are welcome. This is an opportunity to refresh your understanding of the teachings of the Catholic faith.

5. Overeaters Anonymous meets Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. and Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. at Apostles Lutheran Church's Garden Room, 200 Kingsway Road, Brandon.