East Hillsborough community news events

Brandon

Monthly legal classes continue Tuesday

The Brandon Bar Association will continue its series of monthly legal workshops Tuesday with "Car Insurance: What You Need Under Florida's No-Fault System." The free session is from 7 to 8 p.m. at Brandon Regional Library, 619 Vonderburg Drive. For more information, call association president Rory B. Weiner at (813) 681-3300.

Brandon

Registration for Little League ends soon

South Brandon Little League is wrapping up registration for its fall season, which is instructional and noncompetitive. Remaining sign-up times are from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday at the baseball park, 800 S Parsons Ave. The cost is $100 per child. Additional siblings will receive a $10 discount.

Brandon

TOPSoccer sign-up begins next week

Registration for Brandon TOPSoccer, a free program for kids with special needs, begins next week at the J.C. Handley Soccer Complex on South Kings Avenue. The soccer league is open to children ages 5 and older as of Sept. 25. Sign-ups are from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 10 and 17 and from 9 to 11 a.m. Sept. 11, 18 and 25. A copy of an Individualized Education Program and birth certificate must be provided. The league plays games on Saturday mornings from Sept. 25 through Nov. 20. For more information, call (813) 657-5271 or e-mail brandontops@aol.com.

Brandon

Hygiene items needed for the Spring shelter

Music Showcase is collecting personal hygiene items for the Spring of Tampa Bay throughout September. Desired items include shampoo, conditioner, soap, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes and hand sanitizer. The Spring is a domestic violence shelter. Music Showcase is located at 402 Oakfield Drive, Brandon. For more information, call the music store at (813) 685-5998.

Hillsborough county

School fairs to detail tutoring program

Hillsborough County Public Schools will hold 'provider fairs' at several schools for Supplemental Educational Services, a free tutoring program. Students who are eligible for free and reduced-price lunch and attend an eligible Title I school (check with your child's school) can use SES. Fair dates and locations are: Saturday, Lennard High, 2342 E Shell Point Road, Ruskin; Sept. 11, Jefferson High, 4401 W Cypress St., Tampa; and Sept. 18, Middleton High, 4801 N 22nd St., Tampa. All are from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Lithia

Workshop offers tips on disciplining kids

A workshop to help parents handle challenging behaviors of kids 5 and under begins Tuesday at the Hawk Park Clubhouse in FishHawk Ranch. Positive Discipline for Preschoolers will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. every Tuesday for four weeks. Discussions will include responding to behavioral problems with encouragement, kindness and firmness. The cost is $70. For more information, contact Traci Bartley Young at (813) 431-4028 or traci@socialworksolutions consulting.com.

Riverview

Garden Club kicks off its schedule for fall

The Riverview Garden Club meets at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Riverview Civic Center, 11020 Park Drive, to kick off its fall schedule. At 11, there will be a presentation on Monet's Garden at Giverny, followed by lunch. The public is welcome. For more information, call Harriet Gord at (813) 727-6567.

Sun city center

Group to discuss cancer, exercise

Women With Cancer Concerns will hold a discussion on "Intro to Cancer and Exercise" on Sept. 10. The group will meet from 1 to 3 p.m. at United Community Church, 1501 La Jolla Ave., Sun City Center. A therapist from the Moffitt Cancer Center will speak. The meeting is open to everyone. For more information, call Hazel Martin at (813) 642-9020.

Tampa

Expo gives veterans chance to network

A Veterans Business Success and Resource Expo is scheduled from 4 to 8 p.m. Sept. 14 at the Best Western Hotel, 9331 E Adamo Drive, Tampa. The event, hosted by Veterans Business Success & Service Group, will provide a chance to network with veterans, families of veterans, veteran-owned businesses and caregivers. Exhibit space is still available. For more information, contact Jim Haake at (813) 842-5843 or jhaake@tampabay.rr.com.