Community Corner
Get Out: Weekend Events in Brandon and Beyond
A yard sale, hospital open house and free back-to-school immunizations are all on tap this weekend.
Brandonites will celebrate at an open house the newly renovated and expanded Women’s Center at Brandon Regional Hospital while neighbors looking for a good deal will shop at the latest monthly thrift sale at the Emergency Care Help Organization.
Parents can get a deal on back-to-school physicals and immunizations and the Center Place Fine Arts & Civic Association invites heat-tired Floridians to get inside and feast on the arts.
There’s more to do this weekend in Brandon, as noted below, and, as always, we welcome your additions in the “Call for Comments” box below.
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STAY COOL INDOORS ARTFEST
•When/Where: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Aug. 6, , 619 Vonderburg Drive.
•Why Go: Up to 30 artists featured with a variety of artwork for sale. For the kids, a face painter and box lunch, for $3.50. Get an early start on holiday shopping, with cards, jewelry, paintings and more available for sale. Support your local artists in return.
•Cost: Free.
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FREE BACK TO SCHOOL PHYSICALS AND IMMUNIZATIONS
•When/Where: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Aug. 6, Walden Lake Medical Arts Center, 1601 West Timberlane Drive, Plant City.
•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. Visit the event website for additional locations and dates. Or call: 813-443-3048.
•Cost: Free.
ECHO MONTHLY CHARITY THRIFT SALE
•When/Where: 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Aug. 6, Emergency Care Help Organization, 507 N Parsons Ave.
•Why Go: The open house will include representatives of local physician practices and local businesses that serve women and children. There will also be activities for children who will also receive a free gift at the event. Call: 813-685-0935.
•Cost: Free.
BRANDON REGIONAL HOSPITAL WOMEN'S CENTER OPEN HOUSE
•When/Where: 9-11 a.m., Aug. 6, , 119 Oakfield Drive.
•Why Go: The open house will include representatives of local physician practices and local businesses that serve women and children. There will also be activities for children who will also receive a free gift at the event. Call: 813-653-1065.
•Cost: Free.
COMPUTER BASICS
•When/Where: 10:30–11:30 a.m., Aug. 6, Brandon Regional Library, 619 Vonderburg Drive.
•Why Go: Discover the basic parts of a computer and understand the basic vocabulary. Learn what you can do with a computer and gain a better understanding of the Library’s computer class offerings. Call: 813-273-3652.
•Cost: Free.
SATURDAY NIGHT SWING DANCE
•When/Where: 7–11 p.m., Aug. 6, , 610 Oakfield Drive.
•Why Go: Strap on your dancing shoes and let loose to the sounds of Big Band, jazz and oldies hits. Experienced or a novice, this event is open to all skill levels. Call: 813-966-4788.
•Cost: $8.
SPECIAL NEEDS SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN, TEENS
•When/Where: 10:15-1:30 a.m., Aug. 7, , 216 North Parsons Ave.
•Why Go: 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. Tina LoPinto-Spruill, 813-447-7772 or email rspruill@tampabay.rr.com.
•Cost: Free.