COMMUNITY EVENTS
Bay News 9 sponsors a variety of community events throughout our seven-county coverage area.
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Check out the Web site that connects ordinary people with volunteer opportunities through non-profit organizations.
Organizations that need volunteers can let Tampa Bay know how they need help and how to get in touch.
Or if you're considering volunteering, check out the groups on the site. New listings are added weekly so take a look and get connected!
Coming Up
Tampa Bay Hurricane Expo
06/01/13 MOSI
Are you ready Tampa Bay?
Learn the imporance of knowing your evacuation zone and making an effective plan in the event of a hurricane.
The expo is a family friendly, multi-cultural event featuring vendors, giveaways, live entertainment, and educational seminars with bay area meteorologists including Bay News 9's Josh Linker.
813-274-8170
Polk County Hurricane Expo 2013
06/01/13 Lake Eva Banquet Hall, Haines City
Plan, prepare and be informed!
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
799 Johns Avenue in Haines City
Polk County Emergency Management wants to help you prepare. Speak with area experts on how to prepare for any hazardous weather event. Visit vendors and exhibits and be sure to stop by the Bay News 9 booth and meet meteorologist Brian McClure.
863-519-7350
Onshore Offshore Boat Show
06/21/13 to 06/23/13 Bradenton Area Convention Center
Friday - 1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday - 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Sunday - 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tickets are $5 for Adults, kids 12 and under are FREE and Parking is FREE. Plus Friday tickets are two for the price of one courtesy, of The Bradenton Herald and Sunday half of ticket proceeds go to the Suncoast Charities for Children, courtesy of Bright House Networks.
- Browse a huge selection of boats, personal watercraft, fishing and archery gear.
- Hear from the experts on boating, fishing, and outdoor adventures.
- See one of the boats raching in the Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix and meet local race teams.
And be sure to stop by the Bright House Sports Network booth.
For more information go to www.onshoreoffshoreboatshow.com or call 727-421-7722.
Florida Orchestra Compose Your Own Series
10/12/12 to 05/25/13 Mahaffey Theater, Ruth Eckerd Hall and Straz Center
No matter what kind of music you enjoy, you're in charge with a Compose Your Own Series!
Choose from Masterworks, Pops and Coffee concerts. Order three or more concerts for just $25 a concert!
Plus you can build your own series at the venue of your choice and the date that fits your schedule.
It's easy to order:
1. Select your concerts (3 or more)
2. Select your hall
3. Click to order online or call the Ticket Center at 727-892-3337.
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Watch Snooty the manatee and his friends at Parker Manatee Aquarium and Winter the Dolphin at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium.
Bright House Sports Networks specializes in covering high school athletics with extensive highlight packages of multiple local high school sports.
- High School State Softball and Baseball headquarters in the month of May. Get previews, results and highlights on the sports page throughout the month
- Dr Phillips girls basketball: Blueprint of a dynasty. 30 minute special about the girls run to a state title and national recognition. Click here for air dates
- 30 minute wrpa up show of the 2013 state track and field finals. Click here for air times and dates
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