If you have a student who is looking for new opportunities to earn Bright Futures hours, there are plenty of organizations that can use a helping hand. Below are just a few. Metropolitan Ministries Location: Various locations across Tampa Bay What they do: Metropolitan Ministries offers comprehensive services for at-risk and homeless families in underserved […]
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On Saturday, Oct. 26, hundreds of runners will take off down Linebaugh Avenue, in a race that brings our community together for a great cause. Why we run The Great West Chase launched in 2002 as a simple 5K in a still-developing neighborhood and has grown to be WOW’s largest fundraising initiative of the year.
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The 2024 Great West Chase will kick off on Sat, Oct. 26, with the 10K at 7 a.m., the 5K at 8 a.m. and the Kids’ Fun Run at 9 a.m. Registration is now open at TheGreatWestChase.com. The race begins on Brompton Drive in West Park Village and heads out along Linebaugh Avenue. Last year,
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Westchase came through Hurricane Helene relatively unscathed. Many communities in Tampa Bay and to our north were not so fortunate and our residents jumped into action to help in any way they could. And then came Milton – a terrifyingly large storm that, at times, took direct aim at Tampa Bay. While things could have
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On Sept. 10, Westchase Voting Members (VMs) held their annual meeting, which marked the election of the WCA Board of Directors. Winning the four seats were Jessica Siddle of The Greens, Jack Maurer of The Fords, Nancy Sells of Harbor Links/The Estates and Theresa Lanzar of Wycliff. They join current board members Michiel Oostenbrink, Terry
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Jacob Pham of Harbor Links is currently playing Young Simba in Broadway’s “The Lion King.” When Jacob Pham was on the brink of turning 10, he had one request – he wanted to take a trip to New York City to see his first Broadway show. His pick? Disney’s “The Lion King.” “We also got
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Dink. Drop. Lob. If these terms make sense, then you’ve likely already been exposed to pickleball, a sport born in the mid-60s that has exploded in popularity. A hybrid of badminton, tennis and table tennis, pickleball is easy to learn and fun to play. Pirates and pickleball? But…do pirates play pickleball? They do now. The
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As the weather cools down, WOW is gearing up for the return of our Food Truck Rallies! Each year, we host four food truck rallies in West Park Village in the greenspace on Montague Street. These events are a great way to take a break from the kitchen and mingle with neighbors while enjoying a
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The 2024 Great West Chase 5K/10K and Kids Fun Run will be held on Sat, Oct. 26. Since 2002, the event has allowed WOW to make $374,500 in charitable donations, with a majority of that going to schools serving a high number of underprivileged children. This year’s recipient is Morgan Woods Elementary, a nearby elementary
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Just because we don’t have true fall weather in Tampa Bay, doesn’t mean we can’t get in on the fall-themed fun. Here are a few of our favorite fall events Raprager Farms Fall Pumpkin Festival Location: 16907 Boy Scout Road, Odessa Dates: Sept. 20-Nov. 3 Times: Fri, 4-9 p.m.; Sat, 9 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun, 9
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