Today
Aripeka Elks Breakfast: Various menu items available and cooked to order. 8:30 a.m. to noon. $2 to $4.50, coffee included. Aripeka Elks Lodge 2520, 9135 Denton Ave., Hudson. (727) 863-2520.
Fairgrounds Flea Market and Thrift Store: Includes indoor and outdoor vendors. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hernando County Fairgrounds, 6436 Broad St., Brooksville. (352) 796-4552.
Machine Gun Shoot: Cars, trucks and an assortment of other targets will be destroyed. Machine gun owners are welcome to participate. Absolutely no tracers or incendiary ammunition allowed. 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Spectators $2; 14 and younger free. The fee for shooters is $20. Hernando Sportsman's Club, 16121 Commercial Way, north of Weeki Wachee. (352) 597-9931. hernandosportsmansclub.com.
Marine Corps League Detachment 708 Labor Day Bash: Food will be served from 3 to 4 p.m., including sausage and peppers, meatball subs, various salads and dessert. There will be games with prizes and music throughout the day. There will be beverages and drink specials in the Leatherneck Lounge. 2 to 6 p.m. $10; only 100 tickets will be sold. Marine Corps League Detachment 708, 8405 Sunshine Grove Road, west of Brooksville. (352) 597-7979.
Monday
Aripeka Elks Labor Day Barbecue: Music provided by Jim & Jim. Food includes pulled pork, potato salad, corn on the cob, baked beans and coffee. 3 p.m. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door. Aripeka Elks Lodge 2520, 9135 Denton Ave., Hudson. (727) 863-2520.
Tuesday
Green Screens showing of 'Fools on the Hill': The Jed Rigney documentary follows Jerrol LeBaron, who is on a quest to make lawmakers read the bills they are passing. There is no cost to attend; anyone interested is welcome. 2 p.m. Spring Hill Branch/Harold G. Zopp Memorial Library, 9220 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill. (352) 666-7576.
Library to show 'Super 8': Directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Elle Fanning, Amanda Michalka and Kyle Chandler. After a group of friends witnesses a train crash, strange happenings begin to occur in their town. The 2011 film is rated PG-13. The event Includes popcorn and movie trivia. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. 2 p.m. Free. East Hernando Branch Library, 6457 Windmere Road, Ridge Manor West. (352) 754-4043.
Wednesday
PHCC Encore Academy offers 'How to Use Your Digital Camera': This hands-on workshop covers basic camera operations, placement and use of controls, downloading images and general photography terms. Students should bring their cameras. 10 a.m. to noon. $12; registration deadline is two days prior to class. Pasco-Hernando Community College Spring Hill Campus, 450 Beverly Court. 1-877-879-7422. phcc.edu/encore.
African dance classes to start: The program is provided by Ignite Youth Inc. and sponsored by the Hernando County recreation department. Participants learn about the origin of African dance and its meanings as well as the art and skill of the dance. Classes will be from 4 to 5 p.m. each Wednesday for middle school students and from 5 to 6 p.m. for high school students and adults. The one-time registration fee is $10; $9 per class. Kennedy Park, 1000 Kennedy Blvd., Brooksville. (352) 754-4031 or (352) 277-6933. igniteyouthinc.org.
VFW Post 9236 spaghetti and meatball dinner: All-you-can-eat spaghetti and meatball dinner, with salad bar, garlic bread and Italian ice cream. 5 to 7 p.m. $6.50. VFW Post 9236, 3435 Shoal Line Blvd., Hernando Beach. (352) 596-9236.
Thursday
Veterans History Workshop: Participants will have the opportunity to share their experiences with other veterans. The workshop will also include writing exercises and tips for putting memories down on paper. 11 a.m. Free. Lykes Memorial Library, 238 Howell Ave., Brooksville. (352) 754-4042.
PHCC Encore Academy offers 'Creative Writing': Students are introduced to the basic elements of writing by using characterization, dialogue, point of view and conflict, and go from idea to finished piece. 1 to 3 p.m. $12; registration deadline is two days prior to class. Pasco-Hernando Community College Spring Hill Campus, 450 Beverly Court. 1-877-879-7422.
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