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Dr. Garland Forbes of Forbes Endodontics, 6707 Madison St., New Port Richey, was recently inducted as a fellow of the International College of Dentists at its 82nd annual convocation.
An honorary organization for the recognition of outstanding and meritorious service to the profession and community, the college presented Forbes with a membership plaque, a gold lapel pin and a gold key symbolic of the fellowship for conspicuous service rendered in the art and science of dentistry.
Forbes attended the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and gained his endodontic certification at the Graduate Dental School of Ohio State University. He is a 10-year veteran of the U.S. Air Force Dental Corps, and an adjunct faculty member for graduate endodontics at the School of Dentistry of the University of Florida.
Forbes can be reached at (727) 845-3636.
Events
Women's Connection of New Port Richey will meet from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at Spartan Manor, 6121 Massachusetts Ave., New Port Richey.
The feature presentation, which begins at 10:30 a.m., will be a country fair, including door prizes, baked goods, a dollar table, silent and live auctions and more. The luncheon, beginning at 11:30 a.m., will be followed by speaker Barbara Moss, who will talk about "Detours and Destinations."
The group is composed of and is open to businesswomen, working or retired. Cost is $15. Reserve your spot by today by calling Linda at (727) 856-4042 or Ruth at (727) 375-9873.
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The West Pasco Chamber of Commerce will have its quarterly luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at Fox Hollow Golf Club, 10050 Robert Trent Jones Parkway, Trinity.
The cost is $11 per person, which includes beverage, tax and gratuity. To RSVP, call the chamber at (727) 842-7651.
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Service Corps of Retired Executives Pasco-Hernando Chapter 439 is presenting a series of free seminars:
• "Advanced QuickBooks," from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Land O'Lakes Branch Library, 2818 Collier Parkway. Designed for individuals with some reasonable experience using the basics of QuickBooks.
• "How to Really Start Your Own Business," from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 29 at the Centennial Park Branch Library, 5740 Moog Road, Holiday. Learn key issues you'll need to know to start your own business.
• "How to Write a Grant Proposal," from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30 at the South Holiday Branch Library, 4649 Mile Stretch Drive, Holiday. Explore the truths and why of grant writing, and gain information on the key steps in the grant writing process.
To register, visit http://score439.org/ and click on the Workshops and Events tab, or call the SCORE office at (727) 842-4638.
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The West Pasco Chamber of Commerce has scheduled these ribbon-cuttings this week:
• Graphics in Motion of Pasco, 9631 Denton Ave., Unit 4, Hudson, 11:30 a.m. Tuesday.
• Alzheimer's Family Organization, 6616 Rowan Road, New Port Richey, 3 to 6 p.m. Friday.
For information, call the chamber at (727) 842-7651.
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The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce will have its November Small Business seminar, "Marketing Made Simple for Small Business," from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Zephyrhills Banking Center, 7435 Gall Blvd.
The seminar, which is free, is sponsored by Community Bank. Learn how to develop an action oriented marketing plan on a tiny budget. The seminar will be presented by John Lax, marketing professor, Saint Leo University.
To RSVP, call (813) 715-4700.
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The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce will have its November Chamber Mixer from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at HPH Hospice, 37445 Clinton Ave., Dade City. For information, call the chamber, (813) 782-1913.
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The fifth-annual "Sleek & Sexy" Night will begin at 7 p.m. Friday at the Phi Delta Kappa Banquet Hall, 11301 Phi Delt Way, Odessa (on State Road 54 behind Pappas Ranch).
This year's event has a Vegas theme and Vegas-style entertainment. It is a fundraiser for the Center for Independence and the West Pasco Chamber of Commerce's Young Professionals Group's charity and scholarship fund.
The event, presented by Bob Memoli with Florida Luxury Realty, will feature a special feature performance by the Junior Service League's "Dancing With the Local Stars" dancers, premium hors d'oeuvres by Lonzalos, silent auction, photo booth, music and dancing.
There also will be a grand prize raffle to win a designer diamond necklace by Gabriel, valued at more than $1,200 and donated by DeLuca's Fine Jewelry; and contests for the sexiest eyes, hair, smile and shoes.
Tickets are $35 per person or $50 per couple if purchased in advance. Tickets are $45 per person at the door.
For information or tickets, call Angel Cook at (727) 457-4849.
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The West Pasco Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Luncheon will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 21 at Mezzaluna Pizzeria & Restorante, 5749 Main St., New Port Richey. The event is sponsored by 1-800-Dry-Me-Out.
The cost is $10 (including tax and gratuity). RSVP to the chamber at (727) 842-7651 by Friday.
Networking opportunities
• Trinity Positive Business Network: 8:30 a.m. Monday at Panera Bread, 3234 Little Road in the Mitchell Ranch Plaza, Trinity. Meets every Monday. Call Ashok Visuvasam at (813) 333-1622.
• Suncoast Women in Networking (WIN): Breakfast meeting, 8 a.m. Tuesday at the Quality Inn, 5316 U.S. 19, New Port Richey. The cost is $8. Speaker is Deepthi Kumar, co-owner of Custom Jewelry Creations and Deanna's Bridal in Port Richey. WIN is a group of professional businesswomen who meet on the third Tuesday of each month for breakfast, but in July and December, the group meets for lunch. For information or to RSVP, call Linda McFarland at (727) 863-6151.
• West Pasco Business Network: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Atria Windsor Woods, 13707 Dallas Drive, Hudson. Meets the third Tuesday of every month. To reserve a seat, call Abby Hamilton at (813) 817-1905.
• Pasco Hernando NPI Networking Group: 11:45 a.m. Tuesday at Boulevard Beef & Ale, 6236 Grand Blvd., New Port Richey. Call Rob Marlowe at (727) 847-2424.
• West Pasco Business Association: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at 2150 Seven Springs Blvd., Trinity. The association is composed of professionals who work together to promote each others' businesses. The group meets every Tuesday. Visit westpascobusinessassociation.com.
• Trinity Business Association: 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Fox Hollow Country Club, 10050 Robert Trent Jones Parkway, Trinity. Meetings are on the first and third Tuesday of each month. E-mail Info@TrinityBusinessAssociation.com.
• Trinity Networking Group: West Pasco Chamber will have a business card and brochure exchange from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at Fox Hollow Golf & Country Club, 10050 Robert Trent Jones Parkway, Trinity. Sponsored by ABCO Graphics & Printing. Cost is $11. To RSVP, call the chamber at (727) 842-7651 by Tuesday.
• BNI Revenue Source: 7:30 to 9 a.m. Wednesday at Heritage Springs Country Club, 11345 Robert Trent Jones Parkway, Trinity. Visitors welcome. Cost, including breakfast, is $10. Call David Randall at (727) 842-7744.
• Central Pasco Chamber Wednesday Morning Networking Group: 7:45 a.m. Wednesday at Hungry Harry's Famous Bar-B-Que, 3116 Land O'Lakes Blvd. A full breakfast will be served at no cost. The group meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. To RSVP, call the chamber at (813) 909-2722.
• Free Networking International: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at Cantina Laredo restaurant, 2000 Piazza Ave., Building 4, Suite 170, Wesley Chapel (at the Shops at Wiregrass). Attendees pay for their own lunch. Call group director Martine Duncan, co-owner of the Theater Doctor, at (813) 929-6816.
• Neighborhood Networks: 11:45 a.m. Wednesday at Trio's Restaurant at Quality Inn & Suites, 5316 U.S. 19, New Port Richey. The group meets every Wednesday. Call Maryann Wilkes at (813) 264-6108 or visit ourneighborhoodnetworks.com.
• BNI Eagles: 7:15 a.m. Thursday at Spartan Manor, 6121 Massachusetts Ave., New Port Richey. Cost is $10 (includes breakfast). The group meets every Thursday. For information or a reservation, call Sheryl Ryan at (352) 556-7711.
• BNI Referral Connection: 7:15 to 9 a.m. Thursday at Los Vallarta Mexican Restaurant, 22948 State Road 54, Lutz. Call Capt. Rob Hamilton at (813) 431-5887.
• Wesley Chapel NPI Networking Group: 7:45 a.m. Thursday at Saddlebrook Resort, 5700 Saddlebrook Way, Wesley Chapel. The group meets for breakfast every Thursday. For information, call Jeff Miller, president, at (813) 994-6795.
If you have business announcements you would like to share with our readers, mail the details to Jean Hayes, Business digest, Pasco Times, 11321 U.S. 19, Port Richey, FL 34668. You may also e-mail items to jhayes@tampabaytimes.com or fax them to (727) 869-6233. Photos will be published as space permits.
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