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Taking Stock: The Week Ahead for Greater Brandon (April 11-16)

A futures look at the best bet for things to do, deals to consider and words to reflect upon as the week of April 11-17 gets underway in Greater Brandon and beyond.

The week begins with the 101st day of the year as Greater Brandon kicks off with a Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce luncheon with Hillsborough Superintendent of Schools MaryEllen Elia and ends with a chance to meet the Easter Bunny at Westfield Brandon Mall.

 

MONDAY, APRIL 11

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  • Quote of the Day: "We’re the fourth-largest Relay in the state, which is amazing for the size town we are," Plant City Relay for Life Committee Chair Linda Herman. 
  • Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce Educational Update Luncheon / April 11 / Noon / 10220 Palm River Road, Tampa / Hillsborough County Schools Superintendent MaryEllen Elia will be the guest speaker / Contact Information/Registration is $18 for chamber members, $23 for nonmembers/ Call: (813) 689-1221, ext. 8824 or visitwww.brandonchamber.com for reservations.
  • Alzheimer's Support GroupAlzheimer's Support Group / April 11 / 7-8 p.m. / 11202 Dewhurst Drive, Riverview /Alzheimer's Support Group meets the second Tuesday of the month at The Bridges Retirement Community / Neil Bieser facilitates the monthly meetings / Call: (813) 413-8900.
  •  Cooking for a Cause II/ April 11 /11 a.m.-2 p.m. / , 401 S Parsons Ave. / Community leaders will be serving as guest celebrity chefs trying to raise money for their selected charity / Price: $10 for advance tickets / Call: (813) 681-3354. 

 

TUESDAY, APRIL 12

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  • Quote of the Day:  "Neverland" is the story of Peter Pan, "just told a little differently,” director Domin Pazo on Stagedoor Performing Arts community theater troupe's new production. .
  • Working Women of Tampa Bay's Girls Night Out: Gabbing and Gaming / April 12 / 6:30pm–8:30pm / , 1025 W. Brandon Blvd. / Have a cocktail, appetizers and meet some new connections. The Rack will also be setting up their Wii so we can have some real fun and maybe burn off some of those calories from the appetizers! Each guest will go home with one of our signature swag bags. / Spaces are limited, so registering online is a must / Register at www.workingwomenoftampabay.com
  • Karaoke Night at Applebee's / April 12/ 10:00 p.m.–1 a.m./, 829 Providence Road / Whether you're an experienced vocalist or have trouble hitting high notes, the floor is your's. Guests are welcome to perform solo, or put on a song and dance number with friends. / Open to All / Call: (813) 643-0000. 
  •  Music With Mar/ April 12 / 10 a.m. / , 121 Carver Ave. /  Created by Maryann Harman, "Music With Mar." offers fun for both kids and adults through music. The class is led by Angela Nolte. / $7.00 per family / Call: (813) 689-4597. 

 

 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13

  • Quote of the Day: "Looks like the Brandon Parkway to me." Zana Turner puts her guess in on our recent 
  • Bookmarkers: Book Club for Kids / April 13 / 3-4 p.m. /, 619 Vonderburg Drive / Students in grades 2 to 5 will read and discuss both fiction and non-fiction books amongst peers as well as create their very own bookmark. The Bookmarker's Club meets every month at Brandon Regional Library / Free / Call: (813) 273-3652.
  • The Wizard of Uz @ Apostles Lutheran Church / April 13 / 6:30 p.m. /200 Kingsway Road / This is a Bible study that focuses on the life of Job / Open to All / Call: (813) 689-2571.
  •  Brandon High School Varsity Baseball Vs. Newsome High / April 13 / 7 p.m. / , 1101 Victoria St. / Cheer on the Brandon High School Varsity Baseball team as they take on the guys of  Newsome High. The game will be held at the BHS baseball stadium / Open to All, Outdoor / Call: (813) 744-8120. 

 

THURSDAY, APRIL 14

  • Quote of the Day: "Teachers need planning time so they can give student meaningful lessons,"  Hillsborough County School District spokesperson Linda Cobbe on new early release days. 
  • Kiwanis Club of Greater Brandon  / April 14 / 8-9 a.m. / 704 E Brandon Blvd. / The Kiwanis Club of Greater Brandon is a service organization "dedicated to changing the world one community at a time." Top initiatives are the Terrific Kids program active in area schools and the Key Club at Brandon High School. / Open to All / Call: (813) 294-0645.
  • Armwood High Varsity Flag Football Vs. King High / April 14 / 7 p.m. /Armwood High, 12000 E. US Highway 92, Seffner /Cheer on the Armwood High School Varsity Girls Flag Football team as they take on the ladies of  King High. The game will be held at the Lyle Flagg Stadium / Open to All, Outdoor / Call: (813) 744-8040.
  •  Brandon High Varsity Flag Football Vs. Durant High / April 14 / 7 p.m. / , 1101 Victoria St. / Cheer as the Brandon High School Varsity Girls Flag Football team take on the ladies of  Durant High. The game will be held at the McLane Stadium / Open to All, Outdoor / Call: (813) 744-8120. 

 

 FRIDAY, APRIL 15

  • Quote of the Day: "That was really cool. You go back to your stomping grounds and they honor you like that, it was a great feeling, very flattering. I want to go back there next offseason.” Tampa Bay Rays right fielder Matt Joyce on having his jersey retired by Armwood High School, his alma mater.  .
  • Neverland / April 15 / 8-10 p.m. / South Bay Church 13498 US Highway 301 S, Riverview / Stagedoor Performing Arts community theater troupe's new production / Price: $12 general - Discounts for seniors and military  / Call: (813) 630-2237.
  • Yard Sale for Life / April 15 / 7 a.m.-1 p.m. / , 5049 Bell Shoals Rd, Valrico / The Respect Life Ministry at St. Stephen Catholic Church is collecting items for its annual Yard Sale for Life April 15-16. Clean, gently used furniture, books, tools, clothing, jewelry, toys, baby and household items will be collected closer to the sale / Call: (813) 689-5777.
  • Brandon Newcomers Club / April 15 / 9:30-10:30 a.m. / 502 E Sadie St. / The Brandon Newcomers Club meets the third Wednesday of the month at the Brandon Community Center / Call: Ellen Huskey at (813) 685-4206.

 

  • SATURDAY, APRIL 16
  • Quote of the Day: "Like anything you love, you have to work at it and you get frustrated sometimes." Tyler Dowdy, 16, on his love of dance..
  • Community Yard Sale @ Townhomes at Kensington / April 16 / 7 a.m.-1 p.m./ 302 Kensington Lake Circle /Community Yard Sale - All types of items available.
  • Yard Sale - Brandon Jr. Woman's Club to Benefit Historic Clubhouse Restoration / April 16 / 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. / 129 N. Moon Ave., Brandon / The club will also have food, drinks and some baked goodies available for purchase.  All proceeds from the yard sale will go to the club for our historic clubhouse preservation.  The yard sale is a great place to find wonderful things at bargain prices.  Lots of books, clothing, household items, crafts, furniture and much more.
  • Easter Egg Hunt / April 16 / 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. / 1906 Lenna Ave, Seffner / There will be crafts, snacks, egg hunting and more / Call: (813)689-4412. 

 

SUNDAY, APRIL 17

  • Quote of the Day: "When you give directions like, 'it's past the old Scogin's store.'"  comments on 
  • Yard Sales / April 17 / 7 a.m.–12 p.m. / 7240 Us Highway 301 S, Riverview / The Alafia American Legion Post 148 will host a yard sale every Sunday from 7 a.m. to noon at the post, 7240 U.S. 301, Riverview. Spaces are available for $7 and tables can be rented for $5. The post will serve breakfast from 9 to 11 a.m. / Call: (813) 677-6529.
  • Meet the Easter Bunny at Westfield Brandon Mall April 17 / 11 a.m.-6 p.m. /  , 459 Brandon Town Center Mall / Round up your kids and stop by to meet the famous bunny and pose for a family photo by Shutterfly Photography / Call: (813) 661-5100.
  • Palm Sunday @ Apostles Lutheran Church / April 17 / 9 a.m.–11:30 a.m. / 200 Kingsway Rd / Good News Ringers, Gloria Dei Choir & Children’s Choir / Free, Open to All /  Call: (813) 689-2571.
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