Looking for something to do this weekend? Here’s a way to have some fun and help some good causes.

Former New Tampa resident Bob Bishop (right) was joined by his physical therapist Vanessa Brockhouse at the Sept. 20 MS fund raiser held at Spa Moritz in Tampa Palms.
Bob Bishop (r) at last year’s event, which raised $3,000.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7

  • Buckingham at Tampa Palms is hosting its first-ever community-wide yard sale from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. It starts right there on Buckingham Palms Way.
  • The Grove Community Church (33931 S.R. 54) is holding a FREE Family Fun Day from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.. The fun and festivities will include a climbing wall, bounce house, live band, drinks, food trucks and giveaways. For more info, call 813-782-2111.
  • Former New Tampa resident Bonnie Bishop is hosting a fundraiser to raise money for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (her husband Bob is fighting the disease). This year’s event will be held at the Tampa Bay Golf & Country Club (10641 Old Tampa Bay Dr., San Antonio) from the 6:30 p.m.-11 p.m. The theme is Western, and tickets are $35  and include a Western-style dinner, a DJ, gaming tables, live entertainment silent auction and prizes. If you’d like to attend, email Bonnie at BfromBos@aol.com.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8

  • The inaugural Tampa Canine Companions “DogFest Walk’n Roll” takes place at the USF Health Center (13101 Bruce B. Downs Blvd.) with registration starting at 11 a.m. The event begins at noon, and there will be entertainment, games for humans and the dogs, and awards. The Canine Companions for Independence breeds, raises and trains dogs (at a cost of $50,000 per dog) to help enhance the lives of people who are physically disabled, hearing impaired or require therapy for things like post-traumatic stress disorder. For more information, go to CCI.org/DogFestTampa.

 

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