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Special Community Events

HandsBay News 9 sponsors a variety of community events throughout our seven-county coverage area.

  • Join us at these events to meet Bay News 9 on-air personalities.
  • Get free Bay News 9 collectibles.

Snooty's Birthday Party

snootyDate: Saturday, July 18th

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: South Florida Museum

Say Happy 61st Birthday to Snooty!

There will be lots of fun activities for kids. The event is free; however, most activities have a small fee. There will also be food available for sale. Be sure to stop by the Bay News 9 table for your free Project Weather Activity book and a pencil bag.

Krewe of Pandora Margarita Ball

margaritaDate:  Saturday, July 25th

Time:  7:00 p.m. - Midnight

Location:  Quorum Hotel, 700 North Westshore Boulevard, Tampa

Party for a cause!

The Margarita Ball and Auction for the Animals is quickly approaching and everyone is invited.  Join Bay News 9 anchor Leigh Moody for this fun evening of dinner, dancing and a live and silent auction. 

Proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Tampa Bay.  So come out and have some fun. 

Tickets are $75 in advance and $100 at the door.  Call 813-335-3796 or go to the Krewe of Pandora website to purchase tickets.

Celebrate Lunar History

marsDate:  Saturday, August 1st

Time:  4:00p.m. - 11:00p.m.

Location:  Science Center of Pinellas County

Be a part of Mars history!

Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the lunar landing.  There will be:

  • Astronomical viewing with the St. Petersburg Astronomy Club
  • Apollo 13 movie
  • Professor Daryl Schrader on astronomy and cosmology

And be sure to get your child's name included on a microchip that NASA will send to Mars.  This is part of NASA's Mars Science Laboratory mission scheduled to launch in 2011.  Enjoy all of this for only a $3 donation.  Call the Science Center at 727-384-0027 for more.

Back to School Blast 2009

back to schoolDate:  Saturday, August 1st

Time:  10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Location:  The Lakeland Center (Sikes Hall), 701 West Lime Street

Make sure you're prepared!

Family Fundamentals and community partners invite you to this free family event for children pre-k through 5th grade.  There will be fun hands-on activities and community resources.  Kids can get free:

  • Physicals & Immunizations
  • Body Mass Index
  • Dental checkup
  • Vision check
  • Speech & Hearing test

Plus children in attendance will get a free backpack full of school supplies (while supplies last). 

Pre-registration is required to guarantee a backpack.  Register between  July 1st and 26th.  For more information call 863-686-1221, ext. 221.  Thanks to the following organizations for providing this event:  Publix Super Markets Charities, The Ledger, Bright House Networks, Bay News 9, Florida Department of Health, Amerigroup, Heartland for Children, City of Lakeland, Florida KidCare and endorsed by Florida's 10th Circuit Children's Cabinet.

Manatee Children's Summit

Manatee Children's SummitDate:  Saturday, August 1st

Time:  9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Location:  Manatee Convention and Civic Center

Bring the kids for a day of fun!

The 15th Annual Children's Summit is the place to be on Saturday, August 1st. 

You'll learn about community programs and services, participate in activities and see lots of entertainment.  And it's all free!

Check out over 120 booths geared toward the development of healthy children and strong families.

Be sure to stop by the Bay News 9 and Bright House Networks booths for free goodies, activities and information.

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