North Tampa religion calendar

Hope in the Park: Enjoy a live band and barbecue from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Villa Rosa Park, near Tea Rose Court and Reflections Boulevard in the Villa Rosa Subdivision off Lutz Lake Fern Road in Lutz. The free event is hosted by Hope Church. Call (813) 818-1211.

Our American Heritage concert: Listen to folk songs, ballads and patriotic music during a tribute to our armed forces at 3 p.m. Sunday at Christ Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 304 Druid Hills Road, Temple Terrace. Refreshments will be served after the concert. No charge, but free-will donations will be accepted, and Thrivent Financial will match donations. Call (813) 988-4025.

Back-to-School Bash: Students in grades 4 through 12 are invited to the bash from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Forest Hills United Methodist Church, 904 W Linebaugh Ave. The event features an obstacle course, live rap and R&B music, and a free hot dog, popcorn and drink. Additional food will be available for purchase. To register, call (813) 932-8081.

Knit and crochet for cancer patients: You can enhance your skills while knitting or crocheting caps and shawls for cancer patients from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays at First Baptist Church of Lutz, 18116 U.S. 41. Call (813) 948-7801.

Wednesday night dinner: Hear guest speakers or live music during dinner at 6 p.m. Wednesdays at Forest Hills Presbyterian Church, 709 Linebaugh Ave. $5 for adults, $2.50 for children. Reservations are required. Call (813) 932-6149.

Feeding ministry: Help feed the homeless near Fletcher and Livingston avenues. A bus leaves for the intersection at 6:15 p.m. Wednesdays from Family of Christ Lutheran Church, 16190 Bruce B. Downs Blvd. Call (813) 558-9343, ext. 16.

Business networking ministry: People interested in learning about improving their business can meet at 6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month in rooms John 1 and 2 at St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church, 9724 Cross Creek Blvd., New Tampa. Call (813) 907-7746.

Career ministry: People looking for new careers or who are interested in getting ahead in their current careers can meet at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Faith Outreach Center Church, 7607 Sheldon Road, Town 'N Country. Call (813) 887-3354.

Sports at Van Dyke: Adult basketball is at 7 p.m. Thursdays at Van Dyke Church's Lakeshore campus, 17030 Lakeshore Road, Lutz. Women in Motion also meets at 7 p.m. Thursdays. Call (813) 968-3983, ext. 113.

Calling all crafters, vendors:

• Artists, crafters and vendors are sought to set up shop at an Oct. 2 craft fair at Forest Hills United Methodist Church, 904 W Linebaugh Ave. For information, call Angie Reeves at (813) 932-8081 or e-mail angie@forest hillsumc.com.

• Crafters are invited to reserve a spot for a holiday boutique on Nov. 13 at St. Timothy Catholic Church, 17512 Lakeshore Road, Lutz. For more information, call Joanna Stomski at (813) 909-4469 or e-mail joannastom@aol.com.

Send items two weeks in advance to Arleen Spenceley at northtampa@sptimes.com; fax to (727) 869-6233; or call (813) 909-4617.