Get Out: Weekend Events for Brandon (Aug. 13-14)

As the song says, it's the most wonderful time of the year. Yes, school is almost back in session. No more Sponge Bob marathons on TV or learning the intricacies of Wizard School because those little terrors are going back to class. If your children are anything like mine, they probably look like this at the mere mention of school restarting. Books, pencils and some new clothes are the order of the day but don't forget immunizations. Free back-to-school physicals will be offered twice this weekend in Tampa. There's also a free Music Showcase event that will introduce your child to musical instruments. Let's just hope your child doesn't fall in love with a drum set.

FREE BACK TO SCHOOL PHYSICALS AND IMMUNIZATIONS

•When/Where: Two locations. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Aug. 13, Howard W. Blake High School, 1701 N Boulevard, Tampa and University Area Community Health Center, 13601 N 22nd St, Tampa.

•Why Go: The Back to School Coalition of Hillsborough County is calling all school-aged children to come out for free immunizations, with free physicals for those entering Florida schools for the first time. Appointment Required. Project LINK/St. Joseph’s Hospital. Call: 813-443-3048

•Cost: Free

FREE MUSIC EXPLORATION WORKSHOP

•When/Where: 9:30-11 a.m., Aug. 13, , 402 Oakfield Drive, Brandon.

•Why Go: The Florida Academy of Performing Arts is holding a workshop for young children to learn the sounds of the instruments offered for private lessons at Music Showcase. Ages 2 to 10. Call: 813-685-5998

•Cost: Free

SEFFNER MANGO LIBRARY BOOK SALE

•When/Where: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Aug. 13, Seffner/Mango Library, 411 North Kingsway Road, Seffner.

•Why Go: Friends of Library will host a book sale for the benefit of Seffner/Mango Library.  All the funds from the sale will used to support programs that the county cannot fund. Call: 813-273-3652

•Cost: Free

CODEPENDENCY SUPPORT GROUP

•When/Where: 10:30-11:30 a.m., Aug. 13, Campbell Hall, 121 Carver St., Brandon.

•Why Go: The codependency support group meets every Saturday. Call: 813-661-8689

•Cost: Free

SPECIAL NEEDS SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR KIDS & TEENS

•When/Where: 10:15-1:30 a.m., Aug. 14, , 216 North Parsons Ave.

•Why Go: A weekly Sunday school for all children and teens with autism, down syndrome, and any other intellectual disabilities. Children will learn by acting out bible stories, singing songs, and playing games. One on one attention with children to make sure the story, game etc. is adapted uniquely for them. Call: Tina LoPinto-Spruill, 813-447-7772 or email rspruill@tampabay.rr.com

•Cost: Free