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Friday, May 24, 2013

GET OUT: Weekend Events Preview May 24-26

With a variety of entertainment venues and restaurants in the area, there's no reason to spend the weekend at home. Here's a list of fun things to do in the Bloomingdale-Riverview area.

It’s Friday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for activities to hit this weekend. Feast for Felines Eat at Ruby Tuesday at 10509 Gibsonton Dr., Riverview today and Ruby Tuesday will donate a 20 percent of your total check to the ASPCA's Feast for Felines program. You must present the attached flier to your serve for the donation to apply. Music at The Talking Pint Local musical Robby Stewart will present an acoustic guitar show Friday, May 24 from 8 to 11 p.m. at The Talking Pint, 13428 Boyette Rd., Riverview. 'Brighton Beach Memoirs' on Stage The Valrico Village Players will present Neil Simon's comedy, "…

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D'Ann White

9:41 am on Saturday, May 25, 2013

Thanks for letting us know, Connie. Sounds like a fun event.   more ›

Friday, May 17, 2013

GET OUT: Weekend Events Preview May 17-19

With a variety of entertainment venues and restaurants in the area, there's no reason to spend the weekend at home. Here's a list of fun things to do in the Bloomingdale-Riverview area.

It’s Friday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for activities to hit this weekend. Crawfish Festival The FishHawk-Riverview Rotary Club will present its third annual Crawfish Festival in Park Square in FishHawk Ranch May 18 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The festival will feature more than 2,500 pounds of steamed crawfish fresh from Louisiana, chicken and sausage gumbo, red beans and rice, crawfish etouffee, hot dogs and hamburgers, and nachos. It addition, there will be entertainment and exhibits by local businesses. Pigs in the Park The South Shore Chamber of Commerce will host its fourth annual Pigs in the Park…ing Lot…

Friday, April 26, 2013

GET OUT: Weekend Events Preview April 26-28

With a variety of entertainment venues and restaurants in the area, there's no reason to spend the weekend at home. We've put together a list of fun things to do in the Bloomingdale-Riverview area.

The weekend is here, and you’ve got no plans. Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit. Youth Fest and Shred-A-Thon On Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tampa Bay Federal Credit Union will hold a Youth Fest and Shred-A-Thon event at its Riverview Service Center, 10845 Boyette Rd., Riverview. Current and prospective members are invited to attend. For the kids, there will be games, bounce houses and financial education as part of Tampa Bay Federal’s Youth Savings Challenge. For the grown-ups, there will be several shredding trucks on hand so people can bring their personal financial documents and shred them securely. Puppet Show Katie Adams …

Thursday, April 11, 2013

GET OUT: Weekend Events Preview April 12-14

With a variety of entertainment venues and restaurants in the area, there's no reason to spend the weekend at home. We've put together a list of fun things to do in the Bloomingdale-Riverview area.

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit. Spring Jubilee The 12th annual Spring Jubilee will take place at St. Stephen Catholic School, 10424 Saint Stephen Circle, Riverview, Thursday, April 11 to Sunday, April 14. The event includes midway rides, food, games and entertainment. Hours are 4 to 10 p.m. Thursday, 4 to 11 p.m. Friday, noon to 11 p.m. Saturday and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free. Ride and food tickets will be on sale. Entertainment will include the Mulrennan Middle School Thundering Herd, the Mann Middle School Jazz Band, the Mulrennan Middle School Select …

Friday, April 5, 2013

GET OUT: Weekend Events Preview April 5-7

With a variety of entertainment venues and restaurants in the area, there's no reason to spend the weekend at home. We've put together a list of fun things to do in the Bloomingdale area.

It’s Friday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit. Charity Golf Tournament There will be an American Cancer Society Relay Fore Life Charity Golf Tournament Saturday, April 6 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bloomingdale Golfers Club, 4113 Great Golfers Place, Valrico. The event will include contests such as "Straightest Drive" and "Closest to the Pin," as well as prizes like tickets for upcoming events, free rounds of golf, excursions and golf accessories. The entry fee of $60 includes lunch. Kiwanis Club Poker Run The Kiwanis Club of Greater Brandon is partnering with Joshua House and Born to …

Thursday, March 28, 2013

GET OUT: Weekend Events Preview March 29-31

With a variety of entertainment venues and restaurants in the area, there's no reason to spend the weekend at home. We've put together a list of fun things to do in the Bloomingdale area.

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit. Music at The Farm Award-winning comedian Barry McGee will perform at The Farm, 7818 Lithia-Pinecrest Road, Lithia, Friday, March 29 starting at 7 p.m. Residents are invited to bring their guitars, banjos, fiddles or other instruments and join in. There will be hamburgers, hotdogs and beverages available for a donation. Come early to assure yourself a seat. The Farm has about 350 seats, however, residents are encouraged to bring their own chairs. Tail Waggin' Tutors Children take turns reading to a therapy dog during Tail Waggin' Tutors …

Friday, March 22, 2013

GET OUT: Weekend Events Preview March 22-24

With a variety of entertainment venues and restaurants in the area, there's no reason to spend the weekend at home. We've put together a list of fun things to do in the Bloomingdale area.

It’s Friday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit. Winthrop Arts Festival The fifth annual Winthrop Arts Festival will take place March 23 and 24 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Winthrop Town Centre on Bloomingdale Avenue and Providence Road in Riverview. The festival will feature more than 75 artists along with hamburgers provided by the Boy Scouts, beer sold by the FishHawk-Riverview Rotary Club and entertainment by local musicians. Admission and parking are free. Riverview Relay for Life The American Cancer Society's Relay for Life of Riverview will be held from noon, Saturday, March 23 to 6 a.…

Friday, March 15, 2013

GET OUT: Weekend Events Preview March 15-17

With a variety of entertainment venues and restaurants in the area, there's no reason to spend the weekend at home. We've put together a list of fun things to do in the Bloomingdale area.

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit. Village Players Present 'Godspell' The Village Players will present the musical "Godspell" Friday, March 15, and Saturday, March 16, at the James McCabe Theater, 506 N. 5th St., Valrico. Regular admission is $12. Students, seniors and military pay $10. Big Green Egg Fest FishHawk Pinch-A-Penny, 16715 FishHawk Blvd., Lithia, will host its third annual Big Green Egg Fest Sunday, March 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Attendees will get to sample foods cooked on the Big Green Egg and there will be a raffle for a new pool cleaner, with proceeds going …

Friday, March 8, 2013

GET OUT: Weekend Events Preview March 8-9

With a variety of entertainment venues and restaurants in the area, there's no reason to spend the weekend at home. We've put together a list of fun things to do in the Bloomingdale area.

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit. FishHawk Ranch Road Race The FishHawk Ranch Road Race is back for a 16th year with a new “Twilight Run.” The annual 5K race and 1-mile kids’ fun run will take place Saturday, March 9 beginning at 5 p.m. at Park Square in FishHawk Ranch. Beginner and seasoned runners can register for the race at www.fishhawkranch.com.  The post-race party features music, giveaways, food and refreshments for all participants. Empty Bowls Event ECHO will host its first Empty Bowls event Saturday, March 9. For $15, attendees will be able to sample soups from a…

Friday, March 1, 2013

GET OUT: Weekend Events Preview March 1-3

With a variety of entertainment venues and restaurants in the area, there's no reason to spend the weekend at home. We've put together a list of fun things to do in the Bloomingdale area.

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit. Authors's Museum Bell Shoals Academy, 2102 Bell Shoals Rd., Brandon, will host its annual Authors' Museum Friday, March 1 from 5 to 9 p.m. The event will include performances by the students, a gift shop and dinner from food trucks Tasty Stacy and Just Smokin' BBQ. International Festival The Village Learning Center, 3741 Canoga Park Dr., Brandon, will host its second annual International Festival featuring native costumes and music, dancing performances, displays from countries around the world and food trucks including Gringo's Burrito …

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