BRANDON
Down syndrome group holds movie day
The Friends Raising Inspiring, Educating & Networking for Down Syndrome (F.R.I.E.N.D.S) sponsors a dinner and movie night for its social club (ages 15 to 25) at 4 p.m. May 29. The group will meet at Regency Square AMC, 2496 W Brandon Blvd., and then proceed to a local eatery. For more information, go to the "FRIENDS of Tampa Bay Down Syndrome" Facebook page or visit friendssupport.org. Or call Ann Foyt, (813) 245-2782.
Center Place preps for summer art camps
Center Place for Fine Arts, 619 Vonderburg Drive, will offer a variety of children's workshops throughout the summer in its Discovery Zone Summer 2016 program. Classes will focus on the arts with drawing, painting, crafts and more. Due to the popularity of our Summer Art Programs, all classes require advance registration and payment. For more information, call (813) 685-8888.
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY
Networking event will benefit NOTE
The National Organization for Transplant Enlightenment will hold a business networking event from 7 to 9 a.m. June 2 at the Holiday Inn Westshore, 700 N West Shore Blvd. The event will feature breakfast, a silent auction and a keynote speech from Martin Cullen, former Ireland secretary of state and former mayor of Waterford, Ireland. RSVP to brendam@signaloutdoor.com.
Goodwill donors get Dinosaur World tickets
Starting in June, anyone who drops off clothing or household items at any Goodwill Industries-Suncoast donation site will get two free children's tickets to Dinosaur World, one for each adult paid admission of $16.95. Goodwill shoppers who round up their purchases to the nearest dollar will also get a coupon. The coupons will be valid through Aug. 31. For a list of stores, visit goodwill-suncoast.org.
HCSO to host annual fishing tournament
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office will host its annual fishing tournament June 4 at the Westshore Yacht Club. The captain's party will be held at 7 p.m. June 3 at the Yacht Club. The tournament will run from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dinner, judging and prizes will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Entry fee is $125 per angler or $400 per boat (four anglers maximum). Checks can be made to HCSO Charities. Register online at marketplace.hcsocharities.com.
Teens invited to study safe driving tips
HCSO will offer a two-day Teen Driver Challenge course July 6 and 9, but participants are encouraged to sign up now. The Teen Driver Challenge is a defensive driving and vehicle control program designed for teenage drivers. The first day is spent in the classroom, the second on the driving course. For more information, go to tbtim.es/111f
Panera cookies fund A Kid's Place
Panera Bread locations owned by Covelli Family Limited Partnership will donate 100 percent of proceeds from the sale of flip-flop sandal cookies to A Kid's Place through Thursday . A Kid's Place is a Brandon nonprofit that provides foster care and housing for abandoned, abused and neglected children. For a list of Panera Bread locations owned by Covelli Family Limited Partnership, visit tampa.covelli.com/panera.
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Murman plans visit to service center
Hillsborough County Commissioner Sandra L. Murman, District 1, will host community office hours from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday at the South Shore Regional Service Center, 410 30th St. SE. Murman invites residents to discuss their thoughts and concerns on various projects and community issues taking place in Hillsborough County. For more information, go to hillsborough county.org.
SEFFNER
Training sessions aid personal finance
The Hillsborough County Extension Office, 5339 County Road 579, will hold a series of Florida Master Money Mentor Training sessions from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on multiple days in June. The registration deadline is Tuesday. Topics will include budgeting, credit, debt management, saving and investing for future goals and effective communication strategies. The dates are Jun. 2, 9, 16 and 23, with attendance for all sessions mandatory and a $15 cost covering all sessions. For more information, visit 2016fmmm.eventbrite.com.
SUN CITY CENTER
MOWW recognizes community officer
The Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW) presented Hillsborough County Sheriff's deputy Jeff Merryday a citation for his service to the Sun City Center and Kings Point communities. The organization presented the reward to Merryday at a May 19 luncheon held at Freedom Plaza Club on May 19. Merryday provides residents with insight into fraudulent activities that target senior citizens and strategies to personally combat attempts to defraud them of their savings and/or property.
VALRICO
Lazy Days employees net dollars for youth
The Lazydays Employee Foundation raised $124,000 at its recent golf tournament to benefit at-risk youth in the Tampa Bay area. This year's golf tournament raised the largest amount to date, thanks in part to 90 sponsors, including Bank of America and Greenberg Traurig LLP. For more information, go to ldef.org/golf.