City of Tampa Events Calendar

Chuck Barnhill @ Lykes Park/FSM

Special Events/Parks&Rec
Start Date: 6/19/2013
End Date: 6/19/2013

WHO: "Kingtrump" WHERE: Lykes Park/FSM WHEN: June 19, 2013 Noon to 1:30 p.m. For additional information contact chuck@kingtrump.com

GE Pension Fund - Board of Trustees Meeting - 2:00 p.m.

Public Meetings
Start Date: 6/18/2013
End Date: 6/18/2013

Location: Tampa City Council Chambers Old City Hall 315 E. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, Florida Topic: Regular Monthly Board Meeting Contact: Mark Boghich (813) 274-8136 Mark.boghich@tampagov.net

YCDC Retail, Arts & Special Events Committee - 3:00 p.m.

Public Meetings
Start Date: 6/18/2013
End Date: 6/18/2013

Location: YCDC Office 2015 E. 7th Aveue Tampa, Florida Topic: Committee Meeting Contact: Corine Linebrink (813) 274-7960

Barrio Latino Commission Public Hearing - 9:00 a.m.

Public Meetings
Start Date: 6/18/2013
End Date: 6/18/2013

Location: Tampa City Council Chambers Old City Hall 315 E. Kennedy Blvd., 3rd Floor Tampa, Florida Topic: BLC Public Hearing Contact: Dennis Fernandez (813) 274-3100

Ybor City Saturday Market

Special Events/Parks&Rec
Start Date: 6/15/2013
End Date: 6/15/2013

Event Location: Centennial Park Open on Saturdays Year-Round, Rain or Shine from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. OCT - APRIL SUMMER HOURS: May - Sept. 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. FREE ADMISSION, FREE PARKING, PETS WELCOME Event Website: Ybor City Saturday Market

Dave Eichenberger @ Washington St. Park

Special Events/Parks&Rec
Start Date: 6/13/2013
End Date: 6/13/2013

WHERE: Washington St. Park WHEN: June 13, 2013 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. For additional information contact dave@daveeichenberger.com

YCDC District Marketing Committee - 12:00 p.m.

Public Meetings
Start Date: 6/13/2013
End Date: 6/13/2013

Location: YCDC Office 2015 E. 7th Aveue Tampa, Florida Topic: Committee Meeting Contact: Corine Linebrink (813) 274-7960

Jeff Pittard @ Lykes Park/FSM

Special Events/Parks&Rec
Start Date: 6/13/2013
End Date: 6/13/2013

WHO: "Big Picture" WHERE: Lykes Park/FSM WHEN: June 13, 2013 Noon to 1:30 p.m. For additional information contact bigpicture@tampabay.rr.com

YCDC Planning & Infrastructure Committee - 3:30 p.m.

Public Meetings
Start Date: 6/11/2013
End Date: 6/11/2013

Location: YCDC Office 2015 E. 7th Aveue Tampa, Florida Topic: Committee Meeting Contact: Corine Linebrink (813) 274-7960

Alan Thomas @ Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park

Special Events/Parks&Rec
Start Date: 6/11/2013
End Date: 6/11/2013

WHO: "The Alan Thomas Group" WHERE: Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park WHEN: May 28, 2013 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. For additional information contact alan@alanthomasjazz.com

Variance Review Board - 6:30 p.m.

Public Meetings
Start Date: 6/11/2013
End Date: 6/11/2013

Location: Tampa City Council Chambers Old City Hall 315 E. Kennedy Blvd., Third Floor Tampa, Florida 33602 Topic: To hear cases related to variances to Chapter 13, Chapter 20.5, and Chapter 27 Contact: Eric Cotton (813) 274-7510

East Tampa Community Revitalization Partnership - 6:30 p.m.

Public Meetings
Start Date: 6/11/2013
End Date: 6/11/2013

Location: Ragan Park Community Center 1200 E. Lake Avenue Tampa, Florida Topic: ETCRP Meeting Contact: Eva Hughes 813-242-3807

Ybor City Saturday Market

Special Events/Parks&Rec
Start Date: 6/8/2013
End Date: 6/8/2013

Event Location: Centennial Park Open on Saturdays Year-Round, Rain or Shine from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. OCT - APRIL SUMMER HOURS: May - Sept. 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. FREE ADMISSION, FREE PARKING, PETS WELCOME Event Website: Ybor City Saturday Market

10:00 2ndAnnualSafeSummerCelebration

Fire Safety
Start Date: 6/8/2013
End Date: 6/8/2013

Tampa Fire Rescue will be present at this event at Al Barns Park, 2902 North 32 Street, sponsored by the East Tampa Community Revitalization Partnership, to promote safety and a healthy life. There will be an Engine Display for children of all ages to enjoy.

Citizens Advisory Budget and Finance Committee - 8:30 a.m.

Public Meetings
Start Date: 6/7/2013
End Date: 6/7/2013

Topic: City Council's Citizens Advisory Budget and Finance Committee meeting Location: Historic City Hall Mascotte Room, 1st Floor 315 E. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, FL 33602 Contact: Lorena Hardwick - 813-274-7072

Mayors Food Truck Fiesta

Special Events/Parks&Rec
Start Date: 6/5/2013
End Date: 6/5/2013

You won't want to miss Mayor Buckhorn’s Food Truck Fiesta on Wednesday, June 5, 2013. The event is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Lykes Gaslight Square Park on Franklin Street between Madison Street and Kennedy Boulevard. In conjunction with the Tampa Downtown Partnership, the Mayor’s Food Truck Fiesta was first launched in Lykes Gaslight Square Park in November 2011. The Mayor's Food Truck Fiesta will be held the first Wednesday of every month at lunchtime from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in downtown Tampa. For additional information, visit tampagov.net/foodtruck ( http://www.tampagov.net/foodtruck ).

Architectural Review Commission - 6:00 p.m.

Public Meetings
Start Date: 6/5/2013
End Date: 6/5/2013

Location: Tampa City Council Chambers Old City Hall 315 East Kennedy Blvd - 3rd Floor Tampa, Florida 33602 Topic: Architectural Review Commission Meeting Contact: Dennis Fernandez (813)274-3100 ext 48920

Cindy & Anthony Campione @ Lykes Park/FSM

Special Events/Parks&Rec
Start Date: 6/4/2013
End Date: 6/4/2013

WHO: "TheTimeOfOurLivesBand" WHERE: Lykes Park/FSM WHEN: June 4, 2013 Noon to 1:30 p.m. For additional information contact Info@TheTimeOfOurLivesBand.com

GTCERT Planning Meeting

Greater Tampa CERT
Start Date: 6/4/2013
End Date: 6/4/2013

Scheduled monthly for the first Tuesday of the month from 7-830 PM at TFR training (116 S. 34th Street, Tampa, FL 33605)in Rm 107 or 108. All volunteers are welcome to attend.

East Tampa Community Advisory Committee - 9:30 a.m.

Public Meetings
Start Date: 6/4/2013
End Date: 6/4/2013

Location: TPD District III 3808 North 22nd Street Tampa, FL 33610 Topic: East Tampa Community Advisory Committee Meeting Contact: Eva Hughes 813-242-3807

Architectural Review Commission - 6:00 p.m.

Public Meetings
Start Date: 6/3/2013
End Date: 6/3/2013

Location: Tampa City Council Chambers Old City Hall 315 East Kennedy Blvd - 3rd Floor Tampa, Florida 33602 Topic: Architectural Review Commission Meeting Contact: Dennis Fernandez (813)274-3100 ext 48920

Ybor City Saturday Market

Special Events/Parks&Rec
Start Date: 6/1/2013
End Date: 6/1/2013

Event Location: Centennial Park Open on Saturdays Year-Round, Rain or Shine from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. OCT - APRIL SUMMER HOURS: May - Sept. 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. FREE ADMISSION, FREE PARKING, PETS WELCOME Event Website: Ybor City Saturday Market

8:30 a.m. Compost Happens Workshop (6/1)

Water
Start Date: 6/1/2013
End Date: 6/1/2013

When: Saturday, June 1, 2013 from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM Where: Hillsborough County Cooperative Extension Service Office, 5339 County Road 579, Seffner, FL 33584 What: Attend a Compost Happens Workshop and learn to turn trash to treasure. You'll receive a free compost bin and thermometer too (1 per household and the representative of the household must be an adult )*! Sponsored by Hillsborough County Extension and Water Resource Services/Public Utilities, University of Florida IFAS, Tampa Bay Water and Tampa Water Department. *If you have attended this workshop in the past you are not eligible to receive another free item.* Seating is limited. Register online at the Hillsborough County Extension or call (813) 744-5519. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the class start time shown Attending workshops on behalf of another person is not permitted. No photographs or recording of presentations is allowed without prior permission from the presenter(s).

9:30 a.m. Water-Wise Workshop (6/1)

Water
Start Date: 6/1/2013
End Date: 6/1/2013

When: Saturday, June 1, 2013 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM Where: Hillsborough County Cooperative Extension Service Office, 5339 County Road 579, Seffner, FL 33584 What: The Water-Wise workshop will teach you how you can have a healthy and attractive lawn and landscape while conserving water. Tips on installing and using micro-irrigation are also presented. This irrigation method not only conserves water, but is not as restricted by current water restrictions as traditional in-ground irrigation systems! Hillsborough County residents may receive 1 free micro-irrigation kit* (per household and the representative of the household must be an adult) when they attend a workshop. Sponsored by Hillsborough County Extension and Water Resource Services/Public Utilities, University of Florida IFAS, Tampa Bay Water and Tampa Water Department. *If you have attended this workshop in the past you are not eligible to receive another free item.* Seating is limited. Register online at the Hillsborough County Extension or call (813) 744-5519. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the class start time shown Attending workshops on behalf of another person is not permitted. No photographs or recording of presentations is allowed without prior permission from the presenter(s).

10:30 a.m. Rainwater Havesting Workshop (6/1)

Water
Start Date: 6/1/2013
End Date: 6/1/2013

When: Saturday, June 1, 2013 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM Where: Hillsborough County Cooperative Extension Service Office, 5339 County Road 579, Seffner, FL 33584 What: Learn how Rain Barrels are useful for collecting rainwater for irrigation while reducing erosion and stormwater runoff and how to make your own barrel using a 55-gallon plastic food-grade drum. Hillsborough County residents may receive 1 free rain barrel* (per household and the representative of the household must be an adult) when they attend a workshop. Sponsored by Hillsborough County Extension and Water Resource Services/Public Utilities, University of Florida IFAS, Tampa Bay Water and Tampa Water Department. *If you have attended any of these workshops in the past you are not eligible to receive another free item.* Seating is limited. Register online at the Hillsborough County Extension or call (813) 744-5519. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the class start time shown Attending workshops on behalf of another person is not permitted. No photographs or recording of presentations is allowed without prior permission from the presenter(s).

MOSI Hurricane Expo - Booth Volunteers Needed

Greater Tampa CERT
Start Date: 6/1/2013
End Date: 6/1/2013

GTCERT Volunteers will be needed to man the CERT Booth at the MOSI Hurricane Expo scheduled for June 1, 2013. More information to follow.

MOSI Hurricane Expo

Greater Tampa CERT
Start Date: 6/1/2013
End Date: 6/1/2013

The City of Tampa and Hillsborough County are pleased to announce the Tampa Bay Hurricane Expo 2013: “Are You Ready Tampa Bay?” on June 1, 2013, at the Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI). The purpose of the Expo is to educate our residents on the importance of knowing their evacuation zone and making an effective plan in the event of a hurricane. The Expo will be a family-friendly, multi-cultural event featuring vendors, live entertainment, educational seminars, and giveaways. It is important that our community is educated and prepared. It is our goal to expand on last year’s success with this year’s Expo. For more information on our previous Hurricane Expo, please visitwww.tampabayhurricaneexpo.com. We had over 3,000 guests at the 2012 Expo and we expect an even greater turnout this year.

Tours @ Tampa Fire Fighter Museum and Station #1

Fire Safety
Start Date: 6/1/2013
End Date: 6/1/2013

Brownie Scouts will visit the Tampa Firefighter Museum. Following this the visitor will go to Fire Station #1 at 808 East Zack Street to explore the fire engine, meet the fire fighters and learn about fire safety.

12:00 BT Washington Elementary Headstart

Fire Safety
Start Date: 5/31/2013
End Date: 5/31/2013

Tampa Fire Rescue will visit this preschool program where students will be able to meet the fire fighters, explore the fire engine and learn about fire safety.

4:00 Ballast Point Head Start

Fire Safety
Start Date: 5/31/2013
End Date: 5/31/2013

Tampa Fire Rescue will visit this Headstart program event at Ballast Point Park where students will be able to meet the fire fighters, explore the fire engine and learn about fire safety.

Citizens Advisory Budget and Finance Committee - 8:30 a.m.

Public Meetings
Start Date: 5/31/2013
End Date: 5/31/2013

Topic: City Council's Citizens Advisory Budget and Finance Committee meeting Location: Historic City Hall Mascotte Room, 1st Floor 315 E. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, FL 33602 Contact: Lorena Hardwick - 813-274-7072

Interstate Historic Preservation Trust Fund Advisory Committee - 1:30 p.m.

Public Meetings
Start Date: 5/31/2013
End Date: 5/31/2013

Location: City of Tampa Development Services Center 1400 North Boulevard 3rd Floor Conference Room Tampa, FL 33607 Topic: Advisory Committee Meeting Contact: Dennis Fernandez (813) 274-3100

YCDC Board Meeting - 4:00 p.m.

Public Meetings
Start Date: 5/28/2013
End Date: 5/28/2013

Location: YCDC Office 2015 E. 7th Aveue Tampa, Florida Topic: Ybor City Development Corporation - Board Meeting Contact: Corine Linebrink (813) 274-7960

Janet Harris @ Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park

Special Events/Parks&Rec
Start Date: 5/28/2013
End Date: 5/28/2013

WHO: "Janet Harris Sing-A-Long" WHERE: Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park WHEN: May 28, 2013 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. For additional information contact bssnbooda@live.com

Idris Manden @ Lykes Park/FSM

Special Events/Parks&Rec
Start Date: 5/28/2013
End Date: 5/28/2013

WHO: "The Premiers" WHERE: Lykes Park/FSM WHEN: May 28, 2013 Noon to 1:30 p.m. For additional information contact premiers123@gmail.com

ETCRP Land Use/Economic Development Subcommittee Meeting - 9:30 a.m.

Public Meetings
Start Date: 5/28/2013
End Date: 5/28/2013

Location: TPD District III Conference Room 3808 N. 22nd Street Tampa, FL 33610 Topic: Land Use/Economic Development Subcommittee Meeting Contact: Carrol Josephs-Marshall (813)842-8323 Michelle Van-Loan (813) 242-3809

ETCRP Health, Education & Social Services (HESS) Subcommittee Meeting - 3:30 p.m.

Public Meetings
Start Date: 5/28/2013
End Date: 5/28/2013

Location: Lee Davis Neighborhood Service Center 3402 N. 22nd Street, 2nd Floor Melinda Scanting Conference Room - A Tampa, Florida Topic: ETCRP Health, Education & Social Services (HESS) Subcommittee Meeting Contact: Evangeline Best, Chair (813) 237-0601

ETCRP Aesthetics & Beautification Subcomittee Meeting - 2:00 p.m.

Public Meetings
Start Date: 5/28/2013
End Date: 5/28/2013

Location: Middleton High School 4801 North 22nd Street Tampa, FL 33610 Topic: Subcommittee Meeting Contact: Denese Meteye-James 813-988-1962

City Offices Closed for Memorial Day

General
Start Date: 5/27/2013
End Date: 5/27/2013

City of Tampa offices will be closed Monday, May 27, 2013 for Memorial Day.

Ybor City Saturday Market

Special Events/Parks&Rec
Start Date: 5/25/2013
End Date: 5/25/2013

Event Location: Centennial Park Open on Saturdays Year-Round, Rain or Shine from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. OCT - APRIL SUMMER HOURS: May - Sept. 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. FREE ADMISSION, FREE PARKING, PETS WELCOME Event Website: Ybor City Saturday Market

11:00 Sanchez Center Headstart

Fire Safety
Start Date: 5/24/2013
End Date: 5/24/2013

Tampa Fire Rescue will visit this preschool program where students will be able to meet the fire fighters, explore the fire engine and learn about fire safety.

Jeff Pittard @ Washington St. Park

Special Events/Parks&Rec
Start Date: 5/23/2013
End Date: 5/23/2013

WHO: "Big Picture" WHERE: Washington St. Park WHEN: May 23, 2013 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. For additional information contact bigpicture@tampabay.rr.com

ETCRP Housing Subcommittee Mtg - 12:00 p.m.

Public Meetings
Start Date: 5/23/2013
End Date: 5/23/2013

Location: Bethesda Ministries CDC 3101 N. 34th Street Tampa, FL 33605 Topic: Housing Subcommittee Meeting Contact: Richedean Hills-Ackbar (813) 431-181 easttamparichedean@gmail.com

NEW TIME OF 4:00 p.m. - ETCRP Public Safety Subcommittee Meeting

Public Meetings
Start Date: 5/23/2013
End Date: 5/23/2013

NOTE: MEETING TIME HAS BEEN RE-SCHEDULED FROM 5:00 P.M. TO 4:00 P.M. Location: Tampa Police District III Station 3808 N. 22nd Street Tampa, FL 33610 Topic: Public Safety Subcommittee Meeting - All community members, crime watch leaders, and stakeholders are encouraged to attend. Contact: Kim Headland 813-263-7388

10:00 Tour @ Station #12: 3073 West Hillsborough Avenue

Fire Safety
Start Date: 5/23/2013
End Date: 5/23/2013

A Mom's group with Preschoolers will visit Station #12 to explore the fire engine, meet the fire fighters and learn about fire safety.

YCDC District Marketing Committee - 12:00 p.m. (Rescheduled from May 9, 2013)

Public Meetings
Start Date: 5/23/2013
End Date: 5/23/2013

NOTE: THIS MEETING IS BEING RE-SCHEDULED FROM ORIGINAL DATE OF 5/9/2013. Location: YCDC Office 2015 E. 7th Aveue Tampa, Florida Topic: Committee Meeting Contact: Corine Linebrink (813) 274-7960

Stephen Vaclavik @ Lykes Park/FSM

Special Events/Parks&Rec
Start Date: 5/22/2013
End Date: 5/22/2013

WHO: "Stephen Vaclavik Soloist" WHERE: Lykes Park/FSM WHEN: May 16, 2013 Noon to 1:30 p.m. For additional information contact savac@juno.com

GE Pension Fund - Board of Trustees Meeting - 2:00 p.m.

Public Meetings
Start Date: 5/21/2013
End Date: 5/21/2013

Location: Tampa City Council Chambers Old City Hall 315 E. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, Florida Topic: Regular Monthly Board Meeting Contact: Mark Boghich (813) 274-8136 Mark.boghich@tampagov.net

GE Pension Fund - Investment Committee Meetiing - 1:00 p.m.

Public Meetings
Start Date: 5/21/2013
End Date: 5/21/2013

Location: Tampa City Council Chambers Old City Hall 315 E. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, Florida Topic: Investment Committee Meeting U.S. Large & Small Cap Equities Managers Contact: Mark Boghich (813) 274-8136 Mark.boghich@tampagov.net

YCDC Retail, Arts & Special Events Committee - 3:00 p.m.

Public Meetings
Start Date: 5/21/2013
End Date: 5/21/2013

Location: YCDC Office 2015 E. 7th Aveue Tampa, Florida Topic: Committee Meeting Contact: Corine Linebrink (813) 274-7960

Master Gardener Library Plant Clinics - 9 Steps to a Florida Friendly Yard (5/21)

Water
Start Date: 5/21/2013
End Date: 5/21/2013

Free Master Gardener Plant Clinic on 9 Steps to a Florida Friendly Yard When: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 10:30 AM Where: Charles J. Fendig Library, 3909 W. Neptune St., Tampa 33629 Master Gardeners conduct free "plant clinics" during the Fall, Winter, and Spring months. These are currently held at fifteen public libraries in Hillsborough County. The public is invited to attend, and pre-registration is not necessary. Each clinic offers a presentation on a gardening topic and an opportunity to have your lawn, landscape or garden question answered by a Master Gardener. For more information contact the Hillsborough County Extension at (813) 273-3652.

Barrio Latino Commission Public Hearing - 9:00 a.m.

Public Meetings
Start Date: 5/21/2013
End Date: 5/21/2013

Location: Tampa City Council Chambers Old City Hall 315 E. Kennedy Blvd., 3rd Floor Tampa, Florida 33602 Topic: BLC Public Hearing Contact: Dennis Fernandez (813) 274-3100

9:30 Seminole Hts U Methodist Preschool

Fire Safety
Start Date: 5/21/2013
End Date: 5/21/2013

Tampa Fire Rescue will visit this preschool program where students will be able to meet the fire fighters, explore the fire engine and learn about fire safety.

Tampa Heights CRA Advisory Committee Neighborhood Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

Public Meetings
Start Date: 5/21/2013
End Date: 5/21/2013

Location: Bush Ross Law Firm 1801 N. Highland Avenue Tampa, Florida Topic: Tampa Heights Riverfront CAC Meeting Contact: Michael Hatchett 813-274-8812