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East Hillsborough Discovery Quest BY CIERRA CRAFT
Organizations such as Seniors of Service connects senior citizens with volunteer opportunities to maintain an active lifestyle. Other organizations will be on hand
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lant City residents are encouraged to attend the 2nd Annual East Hillsborough Discovery Quest on Saturday, May 4 at Plant City High School from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Hosted by Frontline Community Services and the East Hillsborough Advisory Council, the event’s purpose is to educate the public on the plethora of resources, programs and services available in the area. Guests will also have the opportunity to attend brief seminars with guest speakers and apply for aid on site. The free event will assist East Hillsborough residents in discovering programs and services all in one place, including job and career opportunities, human services, and health and wellness services. More than 70 businesses, nonprofits and vendors will be on site, as well as civic organization. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about how they can volunteer within these service groups. Additionally, the event will feature live entertainment, including dancers, artists and local musicians. The day will include
door prizes as well, which guests can win by purchasing raffle tickets for $1 or 15 tickets for $10. Attendees can also make a donation on the day of the event of unneeded eyeglasses and hearing aids to the Plant City Lions Club, canned food to the United Food Bank of Plant City, or blood on the OneBlood Bloodmobile. These donations will earn attendees an entry into the gift basket raffle. The event will also feature A Taste of Plant City, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., a culinary experience connecting the community with local restaurants and caterers offering samples of their best dishes. Attendees can buy a plate for $5 and get food from each of the food vendors on site. All of the money raised through the raffle and plate sales will go directly towards scholarships for local youth to attend the Planteen’s summer programs. IF YOU GO: East Hillsborough Discovery Quest Saturday, May 4 9AM to 3PM Free admission & parking PCHS @ 1 Raider Place PAGE
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