Saturday, June 16, 2012
The week-long camps start June 25.
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Saturday, June 16, 2012
News Report From robotics to food chemistry and inventions to dinosaurs, Hillsborough County’s 4-H clubs will hold four different types of summer camps specially designed for children in grades one to six. Each camp will offer kids the opportunity to explore and have different experiences in the world of science. Junk Yard Robotics - June 25-29, 8 a.m. - noon; $25 per child. Kids will explore the design and function of robotic arms, hands and grippers and build a robotic arm that really moves. They will also design and build machines that roll, slide, draw or move underwater and explore robot mobility movement, power transfer and locomotion. This camp is suggested for grades two to six. Cooking Up Science Camp– July 9-13, 8 a.m. - noon; $…
Saturday, June 25, 2011
A ceremony to honor Korean War veterans and a football camp are some of the activities on tap for today.
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Saturday, June 25, 2011
1. The Veterans Council of Hillsborough County will hold a Korean War Remembrance Day ceremony today at Hillsborough County Veterans Memorial Park, 3602 U.S. 301 N. in Tampa. The ceremony will start at 11 a.m. with the theme, A Day to Remember. Taking place 61 years ago, more than 1.5 million American men and women served during the Korean War, where more than 54,000 Americans were killed, 103,000 wounded and 8,000 missing are still considered missing. The Korean War is referred to as the Forgotten War, sandwiched between the national unity of World War II and the national discord of the Vietnam War. Florida is home to more than 180,000 Korean War veterans, For additional information, contact the Hillsborough County Parks, Recreation and …
Monday, June 20, 2011
Summer camps and a benefit for a mom in need are on tap for today.
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Monday, June 20, 2011
1. Do you constantly complain that your teen has no concept of money? Here's a camp that may help. Hillsborough County Extension, in partnership with United Way of Tampa Bay, is offering a Money Adventures Camp for teens age 13 to 16 years old. The camp will feature hands-on learning activities dealing with credit, banking, car buying, and job searches and interviewing. The camp will also include fun afternoon field trips to go bowling, visit MOSI/IMAX and play miniature golf. The Money Adventures Camp will take place June 20-24 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Hillsborough County Extension Office, 5339 County Road 579, Seffner, 33584. Regular registration is $30. The registration fee covers all field trips and lunches. For more …
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Here's some things you might want to know as you go about your day.
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Thursday, June 16, 2011
1. The Greater Brandon Area Friends of Scouting will honor four longtime residents who have been an integral part of area Boy Scouts during its 2011 Soaring Eagle Dinner June 16 at The Regent, 6437 Watson Road, Riverview. Residents interested in supporting the Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Sea Scouts and Venturers are invited to the event, which will begin with a social hour at 6 p.m. followed by a dinner at 7 p.m. The atmosphere is casual and the dress is "camping chic." During the event, the Scouts will accept pledges to support its many programs. Scouts also will take the opportunity to honor four men who have played an active role in supporting the Scouts over the years: Dr. Fred Boehmer, Julian Craft, Dick Stowers and the Rev. Bill Wynn. …
Thursday, June 9, 2011
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.
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Thursday, June 9, 2011
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 and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore. Where/when: Hillsborough County Extension, a cooperative service between the county and the University of Florida, is hosting an open house on Saturday, June 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its main office, 5339 County Road 579 in Seffner. Why go: This open house features free family-friendly hands-on activities and exhibits, make-and-take home projects, presentations and garden tours. "The open house is a great way for the residents of Hillsborough County to have fun while learning about the …
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Here's some things you might want to know as you go about your day.
1. It's going to be another hot one. Temperatures will be humid and will reach 89 degrees so lather on the sunscreen if you're going to be outside. 2. The Valrico/Brandon Christian Business Connections meets on Tuesdays from 8 to 9 a.m. at the Recipe Box at 147 E Bloomingdale Ave, Brandon, with the exception of May 10. That meeting has been moved to Wednesday, May 11 at 8 a.m. 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. This Christian organization’s principles are based on living your faith every day. CBC member’s core philosophy puts God …
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Saturday, March 19, 2011
Impress your family and friends with this new twist on the traditional strawberry shortcake.
Florida is famous for sunshine, beaches, alligators, oranges and among many other things, strawberries. Everyone loves a sweet, juicy strawberry and the dozens upon dozens of recipes using strawberries certainly prove that. Strawberries are used in soups, salads, main courses and of course, desserts. We’re all familiar with the simplicity of the strawberry shortcake and its various incarnations. But if you want to impress your family and guests, try this strawberry torte. It looks much harder to make than it really is, so give it a try. Spectacular Strawberry Torte Ingredients: 2 eggs 1/3 cup sugar plus 2 tablespoons, divided Grated zest of 1 orange* 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 10 oz. mascarpone cheese (may substitute cream cheese) 4 …
