Another Oak Tree Falls, $1 AMC Movie, 40-Year-Old Picture, Beer at Zoo

Five things to know today, July 30, as you go about your business in the Greater Brandon area and beyond.

Beer, Zoo And Volunteers Needed

• From Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo  — Volunteers are needed to help support special events and fundraisers at the Zoo. Next up: the WaZoo Beer Fest fundraiser Saturday, August 3. No long term commitment or experience necessary. You may sign up as a group or individual (ages 21 and over only). Great benefits! Please email our volunteer manager directly at Natalie.Lamb@LowryParkZoo.com.

$1 Movie At AMC The Regency 20

• From Brandon Patch —  Chick-fil-A of Lake Brandon Village is back with an extended “Summer Fun Flicks” program, Tuesdays at AMC The Regency 20. Nine movies for $1, with proceeds benefiting ECHO, Center Place and the YMCA. The movie today, Tuesday, July 30, is Rise and the Guardians. Each movie starts at 10 a.m., with doors opening at 9 a.m. Tickets can be purchased in advance and, as an added treat, the AMC Kids Pack sells for $4. Call:813-685-3396. Too see what's playing Aug. 6, the last week in the nine-week series, see http://bit.ly/16y6I1I.

In The News: 1-800-ASK-GARY

• From TBO.com — State Farm accuses the founder of conducting a "massive fraud scheme" to obtain no-fault insurance benefits, according to a new federal lawsuit. See State Farm Sues Founder Of 1-800-ASK-GARY.

Another Tree Falls, Another Close Call

• From TampaBay.com — Two men in Tampa had a close call when [an oak tree] fell inches from them. Video with the story link: http://bit.ly/1bCKVwx. (This month in Valrico, realtor Jeff Chandler, a '73 graduate of Brandon High, had a close encounter with a tree on Lithia Pincrest Road. See BMW Crushed, Realtor Escapes Injury After Tree Falls In Valrico.)

40-Year-Old Picture Still Matters

• From NPR (National Public Radio) — The photographer behind a touching photo of five children that gained a lot of attention recently says that it is "good to know that even in this day and age, when we are bombarded by imagery from every direction, that one photograph can matter to someone." See the photo at More About The 40-Year-Old Picture That Makes People Smile.