North Tampa school events

Free weekend admission for teachers: In appreciation for Florida's K-12 teachers, the Tampa Bay History Center is offering free weekend admission to all teachers with a valid school identification through September. For others, admission is $12, $10 students with ID, $7 children ages 4 to 12, free for children 3 and under. Tampa Bay History Center, 801 Old Water St., Tampa. (813) 228-0097. tampabayhistorycenter.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Joy of Watercolors: Learn how to handle the watercolor process with this six-week course. $75. 10 a.m. to noon Monday, Life Enrichment Center, 9704 N Boulevard, Tampa. (813) 932-0241.

Painting with acrylics: Explore different modern painting styles at this Painting with Acrylics class. The class runs through Oct. 25. $75. 1 to 3 p.m. Monday, Life Enrichment Center, 9704 N Boulevard, Tampa. (813) 932-0241.

Creative writing: Tap into your creative side by writing fiction, nonfiction, poetry and short stories. Open to all levels, from aspiring writers to published authors. Registration required. $6 per class. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Life Enrichment Center, 9704 N Boulevard, Tampa. (813) 932-0241.

Chinese brush painting: This one-day workshop for adults teaches traditional Chinese brush painting and introduces students to the brush, ink and rice paper with basic strokes. Class size is limited. Advance registration is required. $40. 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Life Enrichment Center, 9704 N Boulevard, Tampa. (813) 932-0241.

Bookmark contest: The Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative will host three contests to celebrate Hispanic culture. Students in kindergarten through fifth grade can enter the Our Hispanic Heritage Bookmark Contest. Adults age 18 and older can compete in the Hispanic Heritage Poetry Contest. Students in grades 6 through 12 can enter the Teen Our Hispanic Heritage Poster Contest. Entries must be submitted by Sept. 30. Forms can be picked up at a library or online at hcplc.org.

Citrus Park Elementary: (813) 558-5356

The Citrus Park Elementary PTA Bingo Night is from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.

Lutz Elementary: (813) 949-1452

The Patriotic Celebration is at 8:15 a.m. today under the Calder Pavilion. Law enforcement officers, members of the military and firefighters are encouraged to attend.