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COMMUNITYCALENDAR THURSDAY, NOV. 7 EDC Business Awards Banquet — takes place from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, at the HCC Plant City John R. Trinkle Center, 1206 N. Park Road, Plant City. Amy, amy@plantcity. org or (813) 754-3707. Royal Hills HOA — meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, at Bruton Memorial Library, 302 W. McLendon St., Plant City. Nicole Halle, (813) 854-2414 or nhalle@elite-management.net.
FRIDAY, NOV. 8 Gulf Coast Turf & Tractor Turkey Shoot — takes place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, at 404 N. Frontage Road, Plant City. For more, visit plantcity.gov. Plant City Entertainment’s “Parallel Lives” — show dates will be Nov. 8 to 10 and 14 to 16, at the theater, 101 N. Thomas St., Plant City. Doors open at 7 p.m. for evening performances and 1 p.m. for Sunday matinees. Tickets will be available at the door for $10 to $14. Advanced tickets and group rates are available at Hardee’s Fashions, 1501 N. Wheeler St. For more information, Uncork Your Weekend with Lil Big Show — live music from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, at Keel & Curley Winery, 5210 W. Thonotosassa Road, Plant City. (813) 752-9100.
SATURDAY, NOV. 9 Art of Prevention Corporation’s
PeerPal — takes place during Pioneer Heritage Day, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at the 1914 Plant City High School Community Center, 605 N. Collins St., Plant City. For more, visit theartofprevention.org or (813) 541-6102. Empty Bowls — takes place from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at 102 N. Palmer St. For more, visit plantcity.org. Florida Opry — begins at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at the 1914 Plant City High School Community Center, 605 N. Collins St., Plant City. For more, visit thefloridaopry.com. H.B. Plant Railroad Historical Open House — takes place during Pioneer Heritage Day, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at the 1914 Plant City High School Community Center, 605 N. Collins St., Plant City. The group meets from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Larry Whittaker, lwhittaker2@tampabay.rr.com. Self-Defense Class with Ryan Garner — takes place from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at Bruton Memorial Library, 302 W. McLendon St. (813) 757-9215. Teddy Bear Clinic — Brandon Regional Hospital’s Pediatric Center will host this event from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at the Emergency Center at Plant City, 3065 James. L. Redman Parkway. Children can bring their own bears, and staff will help them learn about the hospital. Uncork Your Weekend with Soul Circus Cowboys — live music
To publicize your event in our Community Calendar, please send by mail: 110 E. Reynolds St., Suite 100-A, Plant City, FL 33563; or by email: meng@plantcityobserver.com. Photos are welcome. Deadline is noon Thursday. Job Club — meets from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, at Bruton Memorial Library, 302 W. McLendon St., Plant City. (813) 757-9215.
from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at Keel & Curley Winery, 5210 W. Thonotosassa Road, Plant City. (813) 752-9100. Vogue Modeling Free Casting Call — takes place at 8 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at Premier Cinema 8, 220 Alexander St., Plant City. Open to ages 5 to 29, male and female, no experience needed. For more, visit supermodel.voguemodeling.com or call (800) 383-6685.
Plant City Community Garden — meets from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, at Bruton Memorial Library, 302 W. McLendon St., Plant City. Karen Bornstine, (813) 435-8111 or karne888@yahoo.com.
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MONDAY, NOV. 11 Veterans Day Program — takes place from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11, at Veteran’s Memorial Park, 703 N. Wheeler St. For more, visit plantcity.org. Weight Loss Surgery Information Sessions — takes place from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11 and 25, at the Ed and Myrtle Lou Swindle Medical Arts Center, 1601 W. Timberlane Drive, Plant City. Learn more about the advantages of the adjustable gastric band and sleeve gastrectomy procedures and see if surgical weight loss is an option for you. (813) 644-6720.
TUESDAY, NOV. 12 Ladies Night Out: Gaining Physical Balance — takes place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, at the Ed and Myrtle Lou Swindle Medical Arts Center, 1601 W. Timberland Drive, Plant City. Topics include vertigo and balance issues and ways to battle the symptoms. Also, a local yoga instructor will introduce relaxation exercises and yoga poses
BEST BET 36th Annual Pioneer Heritage Day Celebration — takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at the 1914 Plant City High School Community Center, 605 N. Collins St., Plant City. The event will feature live music, demonstrations of pioneer crafts, period dress, a bounce house, hayrides and much more. For more, call the Hillsborough Historical Society, (813) 757-9226. to help with balance issues. Registration required. (813) 644-6720.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 13
City. (813) 757-9215. Knit 1, Purl 2 — takes place from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, at Bruton Memorial Library, 302 W. McLendon St., Plant City. (813) 757-9215.
Dancing with the Locals — takes place at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, at the HCC Plant City John R. Trinkle Center, 1206 N. Park Road, Plant City. Tickets are $100. Masrcus Caswell, (863) 412-288.
SATURDAY, NOV. 16 Cedar Grove Baptist Church November Fest — takes place from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, at the church, 8201 Cedar Grove Church Road, Plant City. Debbie, (813) 967-6532.
Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce Contact Breakfast — takes place from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, at the Florida Strawberry Festival Expo Hall, 2301 W. Oak Ave., Plant City. Sponsor is South Florida Baptist Hospital. Amy, amy@ plantcity.org or (813) 754-3707
Read with Bonnie the Therapy Dog — takes place from 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, at Bruton Memorial Library, 302 W. McLendon St., Plant City. (813) 757-9215.
Democratic Party — meets for precinct leader training from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, at Bruton Memorial Library, 302 W. McLendon St., Plant City. Michael K. van Hoek, chair@hillsboroughcountydemocrats.org or (813) 654-4627.
THURSDAY, NOV. 14
ONGOING
Internet: Intro & Search Engines — class takes place from 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Nov. 13, at Bruton Memorial Library, 302 W. McLendon St., Plant
Blood Drive — takes place from 9:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, at Bruton Memorial Library, 302 W. McLendon St., Plant City. (813) 757-9215.
Babytime — takes place from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, at Bruton Memorial Library, 302 W. McLendon St., Plant City. For more, call 757-9215.