Get Out: Weekend Events for Brandon (July 30-31)

With the mercury forecast to climb into the mid-90s and higher this weekend, it’s a good time to consider some indoor entertainment. Thankfully, there are some events this weekend you can enjoy indoors — “Willy Wonka” at New Life Church and Contemporary Christian recording artist Audrey Assad at Nativity Catholic Church — while those that are outdoors start early enough that you can avoid the worst of the sun, such as the Women’s Resource Center Fundraiser at Autoworks of Brandon and the car wash at Advance Auto Parts to benefit the Brandon High School Football team.

BARBECUE TO BENEFIT BLOOMINGDALE LIBRARY ATTACK VICTIM

•When/Where: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., July 30, E.G. Simmons Park, 2401 19th Ave. N.W., Ruskin.

•Why Go: The event help raise money for therapeutic services for a young woman who has been faced with mounting medical and therapy bills since she was raped, beaten and left to die outside the Bloomingdale Regional Library in April 2008.

•Cost: Tickets are $8, and there's a $2 park entry fee. Children 12 and younger will be admitted for free. Tickets can be purchased the day of the event or in advance by calling Edwin Parrish at 813-217-2155 or Sabrina Dennis at 813-481-9235. Or visit the victim's web site.

FUNDRAISER FOR WOMEN'S RESOURCE CENTER

•When/Where: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., July 30, Autoworks of Brandon, 119 Central Drive.

•Why Go: The fundraiser will include a car wash, food, raffles, massage table, and business booths and a pick-your-own-price oil change. Call 813-657-4399.

•Cost: Free

HIGH SCHOOL CAR WASH

•When/Where: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., July 30, Advance Auto Parts, 1430 W. Brandon Blvd.

•Why Go: A benefit for the Brandon High School Football team.

•Cost: $5

SIGN UP FOR MEAL PREPAY, FREE/REDUCED MEALS AT SCHOOL

•When/Where: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., July 30, Middleton High School cafeteria, 4801 N. 22nd St., Tampa

•Why Go: A free community event providing students and families the opportunity to sign up for meal prepay and free/reduced meals.  Allergy and meal preference forms will also be available.  District Chef Ben Guggenmos will provide healthy snacks, the Tampa Metro YMCA will conduct Zumba/fitness demonstrations, and germ city, a hand washing activity for kids, will be set up.  There will be giveaways, as well. Call: 813-840-7201

•Cost: Free

"WILLY WONKA"

•When/Where: 7-9 p.m., July 30, , 2802 State Road 60 East, Valrico.

•Why Go: Brandon Youth Theatre presents "Willy Wonka." Call: 813-293-3479

•Cost: $12 for adults, $10 for students.

http://www.brandonyouththeatre.org

YARD SALE

•When/Where: 7 a.m.-3 p.m., July 30, 3630 John Moore Road, Brandon.

•Cost: Free

CHRISTIAN RECORDING ARTIST TO PERFORM

•When/Where: 7 p.m., July 30, 's youth center, 705 E. Brandon Blvd.

•Why Go: Contemporary Christian recording artist Audrey Assad will performs. Bellarive, a well-known Florida contemporary Christian band, also will perform. Call: Justin Lantz, youth director, 813-689-4146 or call Nativity stewardship director Tina Sullivan, 813-657-9787.

•Cost: Tickets are $20. VIP package tickets, which are $40, include a private reception before the concert.

SPECIAL NEEDS SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR KIDS & TEENS

•When/Where: 10:15 a.m.-1:30 p.m., July 31, , 216 N. 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 activity is adapted uniquely for them. Call Tina LoPinto-Spruill, 813-447-7772, or email rspruill@tampabay.rr.com

•Cost: Free

DISASTER PREPAREDNESS TRAINING FOR PETS

•When/Where: 8 a.m.-6 p.m., July 31, Hillsborough County Animal Services, 440 Falkenburg Road.

•Why Go: With the most active months of the 2011 hurricane season ahead, Hillsborough County Animal Services will host disaster training to recruit volunteers to assist at emergency pet shelters in the event of local disasters (natural or manmade). Attendees should wear closed-toed shoes and comfortable clothing; one-hour lunch is to be self-provided. The Awareness Level Emergency Sheltering course is sanctioned by the State Animal Response Coalition and the University of Florida. A $50 course fee includes a student manual, with proceeds to benefit Florida SARC, a registered 501(c)3. Participants can register online www.flsarc.org or call 352-658-1224.

•Cost: $50

50-AND-OVER SINGLES EVENT

•When/Where: 3:30-8:30 p.m., July 31, The Alley, 10221 Big Bend Road, Riverview.

•Why Go: The South Shore Senior Singles is for those age 50 and older in Riverview, Sun City Center, Apollo Beach, Lithia, Brandon, Ruskin and Gibsonton. The group provides a nonthreatening atmosphere for singles to meet and have fun. The group meets once a month at The Alley. This month's meeting will feature bowling followed by dinner at Applebee's. For information or to make a reservation, call Alice at 216-577-2279 or Patti at 813-634-7171.

•Cost: Open to all