COUNTYWIDE
Change parties or register by Jan. 3 to vote
Residents have until Jan. 3 to register to vote or change their party affiliation to vote in Florida's presidential primary. The Jan. 31 election is a closed primary, meaning only registered Republicans can vote for one of nine candidates to challenge President Barack Obama in November. Voter registration forms can be mailed to the Supervisor of Elections Office, P.O. Box 300, Dade City, 33526. Applications can also be dropped off at elections offices in New Port Richey, Land O'Lakes and Dade City. For information, call toll-free 1-800-851-8754 or visit pascovotes.com.
ZEPHYRHILLS
Sanitation worker gets city honor
City officials selected longtime sanitation worker Nathaniel Stewart as Zephyrhills' first Employee of the Year. He started working on the back of a garbage truck and later became a driver, serving 32 years in the department. He received a plaque, a city lapel pin and a designated parking space. He also will receive a watch with a city emblem, and an anonymous donor has provided him with a paid weekend getaway to the beach next summer.
PORT RICHEY
City offices close for Christmas
City Hall will close at 1 p.m. Friday for the Christmas holiday weekend. City offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday.
Synagogue plans cooking seminars
Beth-El Shalom Messianic Synagogue will hold "Eat Smart Cooking Seminars" at 4 p.m. on the second Sunday of the month, starting Jan. 8. The seminars will feature expert lectures, cooking demonstrations, food and fellowship. Free and open to all. Beth-El Shalom is at 6209 Congress St., one block south of Main Street. For information call (727) 375-7502 or visit Jewishheritage.net.
TRINITY
Group helps with grieving process
HPH Hospice invites newly bereaved adults or those who are coming to terms with their grief over the death of a loved one to participate in its free, eight-week Grief's Journey support group. An HPH Hospice bereavement counselor will help the group understand the grief process and explore coping strategies. The group will meet from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Thursdays from Jan. 5 through Feb. 23 at Generations Christian Church, 1544 Little Road, Trinity. Preregistration is required and attendance at one of the first two meetings is necessary to continue with the group. To register or for information, call Jill Wiegand at (727) 863-7971.
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