Community Corner
GET OUT: Weekend Events Preview April 12-14
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 Brandon area.
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.
Center Place Patron Party
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Center Place Fine Arts & Civic Association's 29th annual Patron Party will take place Saturday, April 13 at 7 p.m. at Center Place, 619 Vonderburg Dr., Brandon. The theme of this year's party is "Surf's Up," and the luau-style event will feature dinner, music and silent and live auctions. Tickets range from $100 for an patron ticket to $1,000 for a table of eight. All proceeds will go to art programs.
Kidney Fundraiser
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O'Toole's Pub, 1215 W. Brandon Blvd., Brandon, will host a fundraiser for Riverview toddler Evan Ranieri Saturday, April 13 from 7 to 9 p.m. The 2-year-old is in need of a kidney transplant. For the fundraiser, wristbands will be sold for $20 for all you can drink. There also will be music and drawings. Anyone who shows proof of being a registered organ donor will receive 5 percent off his or her bill throughout April and the money will be donated to Evan's kidney fund.
Behind-the-Scenes Tour of Ballet
The community is invited to a free behind-the-scenes tour of the Brandon Ballet's upcoming production of "Coppelia!" Saturday, April 13 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the home of the ballet, 161 E. Bloomingdale Ave., Brandon. Attendees will view a rehearsal that includes professional dancers and pre-professional dancers of Brandon Ballet and learn about the costumes, scenery, composer and choreography of the ballet. Space is limited so call 813-684-4282 for reservations.
Benefit Yard Sale
Delaney Creek Lodge, 320 S. Lakewood Dr., Brandon, will host a yard sale to benefit the American Cancer Society Friday, April 12 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be toys, furniture, books, clothes, electronics, collectibles and kitchen items. Homemade cookies will be available for sale and a lunch of hotdog, chips and a drink will cost $2.50.
Wild Game Dinner
The Rotary Club of Brandon will host its 37th annual stag-only Wild Game Dinner Friday, April 12 at 6 p.m. at Lupton's Boggy Bottom Ranch, 8407 Lupton Place, Plant City. The benefit for area charities will include barbecue wild game, an open bar, door prizes and raffles for $75.
Summer Camp Open House
Music Showcase, 402 Oakfield Dr., Brandon, will host a summer camp open house Saturday, April 13 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Parents and kids can get information on upcoming music and theater camps offered by the Florida Academy of the Performing Arts.
A Grape Education
Join Rolling Pin’s resident wine guy, Marc Wagner, for a one-hour guided tour of different aspects of the wine world on Saturdays from 3 to 4 p.m. Three different wines will be highlighted and discussed. In addition to wine, there will be two complementary cheeses. The cost is $15.
Trivia Night
Uncle Mike's Smokehouse Grill, 9847 E. Adamo Dr., Tampa, hosts a Trivia Night each Sunday at 6 p.m.
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