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.
Bishop Larkin Catholic: Family Literacy Day, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday for grades preK-3; 11:30 a.m. for grades 4 and 5. After reading, families are invited to a "Bring Someone You Love to Lunch" celebration.
Deer Park Elementary: PTO meeting, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday..
Fox Hollow Elementary: PTA book swap and meeting, 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday.
Gulfside Elementary: Book Fair starts Friday. "Reading Comprehension at Home" parent workshop, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Northwest Elementary: Picture day is Friday.
Richey Elementary: Family Fun Night, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Sept. 24. Rally for Richey PTO meeting, 6 p.m. Sept. 24.
River Ridge High: PLAN test for sophomores will be administered today.
Seven Springs Middle: PTSO general meeting, 6:30 p.m. today.
• Grandparents Raising Grandchildren support group will meet at 10 a.m. today at the Regency Park Library, 9701 Little Road, New Port Richey. For information, call Dorothy Schneidmuller at (727) 862-8222 or e-mail Dot115@joimail.com.
• The Pasco County Compassionate Friends, a support group for those grieving the loss of a child, will meet at 7:30 p.m. today at Community Hospital, Conference Room C, 5637 Marine Parkway, New Port Richey. For information, call (813) 273-8721.
• Schools are invited to participate in the Southwest Florida Water Management District's World Water Monitoring Day, an international outreach program that builds public awareness and involvement in protecting water resources around the world. Participating students monitor the quality of local rivers, streams, estuaries, and other water bodies from Thursday to Oct. 18, and enter the results of their efforts in an international database. Water quality testing kits are available on a first-come basis. For information, call (352) 796-7211, ext. 4757.
• Special Olympic Training Nights will be from 6 to 7 p.m. each Wednesday starting today at Seven Springs Middle School, 2441 Little Road, New Port Richey. There will be training in team softball, softball skills and gymnastics for all athletes and unified partners. Volunteers and coaches are welcome. Volunteers must complete a volunteer form, have photo ID and take a protective behaviors training course. Volunteer forms and behaviors training can be found on the state Web site: www.sofl.org. For information, call Valerie Lundin at (727) 774-3062 or go to www.specialolympicspasco.org.
• Sept. 28 is the deadline to apply for Pasco Education Foundation Creative Teaching Grants. All applications must be completed online at pascoeducationfoundation.org.
Library notes
Centennial Park, 5740 Moog Road, Holiday. (727) 834-3204.
• Homework tutoring for elementary ages available Monday through Wednesday. Call for times.
• Gaming Experience, 6 to 9 p.m. Friday.
New Port Richey Public Library, 5939 Main St. (727) 853-1279.
• Garage Jams for teens, 4 to 6 p.m. today.
• Artist Club, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday. For ages 7 to 10.
• Otaku-Kun anime and manga club for ages 13 to 17 from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday.
Regency Park, 9701 Little Road, New Port Richey. (727) 861-3049.
• Manga Mania, 2 p.m. Saturday. All ages.
• Live Action Clue, 6 p.m. Monday.
South Holiday, 4649 Mile Stretch Drive. (727) 834-3331.
• Rock Band and Guitar Hero, 6 p.m. Thursday. For teens. Submit your school news to Michele Miller, by fax (727) 869-6233; e-mail miller@sptimes.com or by standard mail, 11321 U.S. 19, Port Richey, FL 34668. Note: The deadline for timely submissions is one week before publication.
[Last modified: Sep 16, 2008 09:44 PM]
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