Friday, May 21, 2010

2010 Pasco County Summer Camps

Summer is almost upon us!  Need ideas on what to do with the kids during their summer vacation?  Consider a summer camp!

YMCA of the Suncoast - Ages Vary By Location
Participating Pasco County locations include James P. Gills Branch and New Port Richey SunTrust Branch.  Other area locations are available in Hernando and Pinellas counties.

Scuba West Scuba Camp - Ages 12 and Up Only
6815 Tower Dr.
Hudson, FL 34667
(727) 863-6911

Camp Seal - Aquatic Summer Camp for Ages 3-12
Christ Cumberland Presbyterian Church
19501 Holly Ln.
Lutz, FL
(813) 229-7946

Pasco County Parks & Recreation
Various Locations
Contact Administrative Office at (813) 929-2760

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

The Big Green Event

Pasco County Utilites/Solid Waste Department is proud to present The Big Green Event, this Saturday, May 22, 2010, from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the West Pasco Government Complex, 7530 Little Rd., New Port Richey.

This event is FREE for Pasco County households.  Want to make some room in your garage or workshop?  You can bring in the following items to dispose of:

  • Computer, TV, Monitor (limit of 2 per family, please)
  • Mercury thermometers and/or thermostats
  • Batteries (dry cell and auto)
  • Paint (up to 20 gallons)
  • Motor oil (up to 10 gallons)
  • Cooking oil (unlimited)
  • Antifreeze (up to 10 gallons)
  • Fertilizers (unlimited)
Rainbarrel workshops will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.  Pre-registration is required for the workshops - contact the Cooperative Extension at http://pasco.ifas.ufl.edu.

For more information about this event, contact Pasco County staff at (727) 847-8041.