Haunted Pasco 2012 - Haunted Houses to Thrill and Chill You!

The Haunted House on 41 
October 25, 7:30-9:30 p.m.;  Oct. 26-27, 7:30-10 p.m.
Land O'Lakes Community Center
5401 Land O' Lakes Blvd.
Land O' Lakes, FL
Thursday night is Sneak Peek night and admission is free!  Friday & Saturday's admission is $1 per person. Some scenes may be too intense for young children. For information, call (813) 929-1229. Hosted by the Pasco County Parks and Recreation Department.

The Angelus 6th Annual Haunted House
12413 Hudson Ave.
Hudson, FL 34669

October 19-21 and 26-31

Hours of Operation:  Fridays & Saturday 6:30pm - 12:00am    

Sundays & Weekdays  6:30pm - 10:00pm
Admission costs vary; check website for details.

Haunted Forest

North Anclote River Nature Park
550 Dixie Hwy
Tarpon Springs, FL
October 19th, 20th & 26th, from 6:30-9:30pm. 
Admission: $5.00 for all ages.
Hike through the haunted trails at the North Anclote River Nature Park, off Old Dixie Highway.  If the hidden terrors don't frighten you, the insects will!   Concessions will be available in the parking lot. 

Horror at the Ridge

9349 Calle Alta Dr.

New Port Richey, FL 34655

October 19-21 and 26-31

Hours of Operation: 7:30pm - 11:00pm

Admission: $2.00 for all ages

Additional items available for purchase: novelties, food & drink

Proceeds benefit River Ridge High School band programs

House of Fright

18701 Shady Hills Rd.

Spring Hill, FL 34610

October 19-21 and 26-31

Fridays & Saturdays from 7pm-1am
Sundays, Monday & Tuesday from 7pm-11pm
Halloween Wednesday from 7pm-1am

Admission costs vary; check website for details.

Halloween Howl
5th Avenue
Downtown Zephyrhills, FL
Saturday, October 27, 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Take a hair-raising hayride to the haunted house. Other activities include safe trick-or-treating, costume parade, bounce houses, cake walk, food vendors and live entertainment.

 

Pasco County Area Egg Hunts and Springtime Fun!

Here comes Peter Cottontail, hopping down the Bunny Trail...

Here are just a few of the exciting events happening next weekend in our area:

SATURDAY, APRIL 7


Publix Easter Egg Hunt
Publix - Apex
16560 N. Nebraska Ave. (U.S. 41)
Lutz, FL
(813) 264-5590
7:00 a.m.
For all of those bright-eyed, bushy-tailed bunnies, here is an egg hunt to set your alarms for!

5th Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Hugh Embry Library
14215 Fourth St.
Dade City, FL
(352) 567-3576
10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Pre-Kindergarten and elementary school children are invited to join in a Spring egg hunt (NOTE: children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver). See how many candy-filled eggs you can find, sing songs, and get a balloon from Silly Sam. The hunt starts at 10 a.m. Don’t forget to bring your Easter basket! 

Easter Eggstravaganza
New Port Richey Recreation & Aquatic Center
6630 Van Buren Rd.
New Port Richey, FL
(727) 841-4560
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
FREE Admission
Bunny Splash
12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
$3 per person
Egg hunts, games, candy, and visit the Easter Bunny at both events.

Easter Eggstravaganza
Tarpon Springs Sports Complex
150 Jasmine Ave.
Tarpon Springs, FL
(727) 942-5628
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
FREE Admission
Egg hunts, pony rides, coloring contests, visits with the Easter Bunny, and more!

Jellybean Jamboree
Land O' Lakes Community Center
5104 Land O' Lakes Blvd.
Land O' Lakes, FL
(813) 929-1229
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
$1 per person admission
Candy scrambles for different age groups, unlimited train rides, and refreshments.
 
Little Sunshine Spring Festival
Little Sunshine Preschool
9316 Little Rd.
New Port Richey, FL
(727) 868-9100
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
FREE Admission
Food, crafts, games, raffles, face painting, school supply drive, Easter Bunny visits, egg hunts, & more! Proceeds benefit the Foundation for Early Learning in Pasco and Hernando Counties. 

Career Fair - TOMORROW August 25 - Land O' Lakes

A career fair is being held this Thursday, August 25 from 10 am - 1 pm at the Rasmussen College Land O’ Lakes campus. They are located on SR 54 at the intersection of Sunlake Blvd which is east of the Suncoast Parkway. The actual address is 18600 Fernview Street Land O’ Lakes, FL 34638. Below is a current list of vendors that will be attending:

AFLAC
All Brides 2 Be
Arbonne
Avon
Bayshore Health Services
Best Buy
Boys & Girls Club
Brighthouse
Career Central
Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce
Close to my Heart
Eastern Research
Fifth Third Bank
Guardian Ad Litem
HIM Association
Homewood Suites by Hilton Tampa/Port Richey
Lowe's
Magnolia Manor Assisted Living
Mary Kay
McDonald's
Northwestern Mutual
Pasco Co. Clerk & Comptroller
Pasco Sheriff
Peninsula Care and Rehab
Pride Placement
Regions Bank
Scentsy Wickless Candles
Spherion Nature Coast
SunTrust Bank
The Homecare Team
Thirty-One Gifts
US Army
Verizon Cellular
Wells Fargo

Please direct any questions you may have to the following Rasmussen College contact:

Alicia M. Coppley
Program Manager
Rasmussen College - Land O' Lakes
813-435-3611 (Direct)
alicia.coppley@rasmussen.edu
www.Rasmussen.edu

Diabetes Alert Day - Free Lectures

FREE DIABETES LECTURES
Wednesday, March 30

Land O' Lakes Library
2818 Collier Parkway
Land O' Lakes, FL 34639

Join University Community Health's Diabetes & Endocrinology Institute for a free presentation about diabetes in recognition of the American Diabetes Association's Diabetes Alert Day.

Sessions will be led by Certified Diabetes Educators.  Free Diabetes Risk Tests will also be offered to participants.

Overview of Pre-Diabetes & Diabetes: Are You at Risk?

Find out who is at risk, how to prevent diabetes, and what Medicare and most insurances will cover if you have diabetes.
Presented by: Melina Rathbun, RN, CDE
10:00-10:45 a.m.

Supermarket Survival

Learn what to choose from at the supermarket with less sugar, fat, and less cost for the entire family and what to look for on labels.
Presented by: Jodee Meisenhelder, RD, CDE, PhD
11:00-11:45 a.m.

Refreshments will be provided.  Pre-registration is requested.  Please call (813) 929-1214 to register.

Pasco County Flu Shots

The Pasco County Health Department announces that flu shots are now available. Cost is $25, payable by cash or check.

ADULT FLU SHOTS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:

Dade City Clinic
13941 15th Street
Dade City, FL 33525
(352) 521-1450
We strongly recommend you call and make an appointment to avoid a long wait time.
Walk-in: Thursday from 7:30 a.m.–12:00 noon

Hudson Clinic
11511 Denton Avenue
Hudson, FL 34667
(727) 861-5661
By Appointment Only.

Land O’Lakes Clinic
4135 Land O’Lakes Blvd.
Land O’Lakes, FL 34639
(813) 558-5173
Walk-in: Monday & Tuesday from 7:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m., and Friday from 7:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m.

New Port Richey Clinic
10841 Little Road
New Port Richey, FL 34654
(727) 861-5260 Ext. 268
By Appointment Only.

Zephyrhills Clinic
4717 Airport Road
Zephyrhills, FL 33542
(813) 780-0740
Walk-in: Monday – Thursday 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. (Note: Wednesday is the best day)
Appointments can be made.