The surrogate
It begins with a woman who yearns for a baby and another who is willing and able to give her one. You can imagine the motives of the prospective parents. But what about the woman willing to carry a baby, give birth and then walk away?
Friday Night Rewind It doesn't matter which team you cheer for. We've got video previews of every high school football program in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Hernando County.
The Children's Home: Tour the campus during the Visitor Inspiration Program from 10 to 11 a.m. at 10909 Memorial Highway. Call (813) 864-1536.
Sunday
Children's chess tournament: A beginner and low-rated player chess tournament for grades K through 12 is at 1 p.m. at the Tampa Chess Club, 10936 N 56th St., Temple Terrace. The event is sanctioned by the United States Chess Federation. The cost is $20, plus a $17 USCF membership fee. Call (813) 727-8852.
Carrollwood Cultural Center: Mary Ann Scialdo will dedicate the Shigeru Kawai concert grand piano with a recital at 3 p.m. at the center, 4537 Lowell Road. The cost is $50. Call (813) 269-1310.
Monday
The Children's Home: A foster and adoptive parent orientation is 6:30 to 8 p.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 15520 N Boulevard. Call (813) 864 1434.
Tuesday
Signing session: Sabby Piscitelli, safety with the Buccaneers, will sign autographs from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Bucs and Bulls Heaven, 14823 N Florida Ave. The cost is $15 for each autograph with a minimum $15 store purchase. Autograph fees support the Boys and Girls Club. Call (813) 908-2827 or (877) 377-4327.
Alzheimer's Association: Find out how to communicate and manage challenging behaviors at 10 a.m. at Weinberg Village Assisted Living Residences, 13005 Community Campus Drive. Call (813) 684-1296.
Tampa Palms Chess Club: All ages and skill levels are welcome to win prizes and trophies playing chess from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Family of Christ Lutheran Church, 16190 Bruce B Downs Blvd. Call (813) 727-8852.
Foresters: The Foresters Tampa Branch business meeting is at 5:30 p.m. at Piccadilly Restaurant, 11810 N Dale Mabry Highway. Call (813) 961-0117.
Wednesday
CABA After Five: Share small business experiences with small business owners from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Coulter, Jackson & Bobanic, 14452 Bruce B Downs Blvd. Call (813) 514-1729.
Thursday
North Tampa Chamber of Commerce: Susan MacManus will talk about politics and its effect on area business at 11 a.m. at the Comfort Inn, 820 E Busch Blvd. The cost is $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Call (813) 961-2420 or visit www.northtampachamber.com.
North East Tampa Women in Business: Sydney Alexander, who owns a women's boutique, will talk about dressing for success at 6 p.m. at Hunter's Green Country Club, 18101 Longwater Run Drive. The cost is $25 for members and $28 for guests. Call (813) 451-8023.
Power Lunch: The Carrollwood Area Business Association Power Lunch is at 11:30 a.m. at the Original Honey's, 14360 N Dale Mabry Highway. The cost is $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Call (813) 264-1616.
GFWC Lutz/Land O'Lakes Woman's Club: The bridge craft meeting is at 9:30 a.m. at the Land O'Lakes Community Center, 54021 Land O'Lakes Blvd. Call (813) 949-1482.
Looking ahead
Gift shop volunteers: St. Joseph's Hospital is seeking volunteers for the gift shop. Call (813) 870-4188.
Northdale OWLS: The Northdale OWLS (Older, Wiser, Lively Seniors) Harvest Moon Hayride and Campfire is Sept. 13. Meet at 5 p.m. at Northdale Park, 15550 Spring Pine Drive. The cost is $52. Call (813) 961-5649.
Adult concert band: The Carrollwood Cultural Center seeks members for the adult concert band and chorus. Both groups will meet 7 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays starting Sept. 15. Call (813) 269-1310.
Newcomers of Northwest Hillsborough: Learn about tablescapes from Robyn Story Designs, 11 a.m. Sept. 18 at Mise En Place, 442 W Kennedy Blvd. The cost is $20. Call (813) 412-4716 or (813) 920-1233 or visit newcomersnwhillsborough.com.
Coastal cleanup: Volunteers are needed Sept. 20 for the International Coastal Cleanup. Call (813) 960-5121. A list of locations is at www.khcbonline.org.
Neighborhood events calendar
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