Community Corner

5 Things to Know Today, March 31

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

1. It looks like the storm cell that's been threatening Pasco County will skip the Bloomingdale Patch area. But you should avoid traveling in the northeast Hillsborough County or Polk County. The cell is now pushing east. A tornado has been spotted and there has been reports of hail, downed trees and lightning strikes.

2. The St. Stephen Spring Jubilee kicks off today at 4 p.m. on the grounds of St. Stephen Catholic School, 10424 St. Stephen Circle, Riverview, off Boyette Road.

Fairgoers can look forward to plenty of food, rides and entertainment at this year's Spring Jubilee, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary.

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The jubilee will feature a midway with 32 rides from Arnold's Amusements including some of the most popular thrills rides as well as games. Fairgoers can purchase a armband for all the rides for $17 in advance or $20 the day of the event. Or fairgoers can purchase a mega armband for $50 for all four days of the festival.

In the food tent, fairgoers will find a variety of food prepared by St. Stephen Catholic Church volunteers, Beef O' Brady's and The Alley, in addition to a wine and beer garden. Food choices will include New Orleans-style crabcakes, barbecue, fish and chips, Philly steak sandwiches, pizza, hot dogs, fries, Cuban sandwiches and ice cream.

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As in past year's there will be chances to win prizes and cash. This year's raffle is for a grand prize of $2,500 cash. Other prizes include a 42-inch flat-screen television and a $500 gift certificate to King's Limo. There also will be a prize wheel and treasure box featuring smaller prizes.

3. The GFWC Brandon Junior Woman’s Club will again host Bunco for Education at Center Place on March 31. 

Hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be available during the social hour beginning at 6 p.m. Bunco fun will begin at 7 pm.   

Bring a friend and enjoy an evening of bunco fun with light hors d’oeuvres, refreshments, a 50/50, door prizes and raffle prizes.  This year bunco players will have an opportunity to purchase used paperback and hardback books.

Tickets are $20 and can be purchased by contacting Donna Griffin at donna.johnsongriffin@gmail.com. Or purchase online at www.thebjwc.com and a ticket will be mailed to you.  Tickets are also on sale at Center Place.

Proceeds from the night of bunco fun will go toward the scholarships awarded to senior high school girls who volunteer in the community and to the club’s adopted “school in need” – Kenly Elementary.  Each year the club purchases backpacks and school supplies for Kenly.

If you have any questions, contact Donna at (813) 244-4758 or e-mail donna.johnsongriffin@gmail.com.

4. The call is out for talented teens. Auditions for the Brandon Idol Teen contest will be held Thursday, March 31, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, April 2, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Brandon Family YMCA, 3097 S. Kingsway Road, Seffner. Those auditioning for the contest April 30 will need to bring their own audition music.  
For more information, contact Diana Niles at Diana.niles@tampaymca.org or 813-685-5402. 
 
5. The Eastern Hillsborough Community Band will present a jazz concert Thursday, March 31 at 7 p.m. at Rice Creek Mobile Home Park, 10714 U.S. 301 S., Riverview. The concert is free but donations will be accepted. Call 813-569-1771 or visit www.ehcb.org.


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