{"id":180935,"date":"2026-03-06T16:47:13","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T16:47:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/180935\/"},"modified":"2026-03-06T16:47:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T16:47:13","slug":"womens-history-opera-tampa-women-of-god-5k-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/180935\/","title":{"rendered":"Women\u2019s History, Opera Tampa, Women of God 5K & More"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Beth Israel Sisterhood Will Celebrate The Suffragists For Women\u2019s History Month\u202f <\/p>\n

Suffragists advocated for women\u2019s right to vote using peaceful lobbying and constitutional methods, unlike their counterparts in Great Britain, the suffragettes. Beth Israel Sisterhood will explore their fascinating history and their ultimate success on Tuesday, March 10, at\u202f1 p.m. in Beth Israel\u2019s social hall, located at 1115\u202fE.\u202fDel Webb Blvd. in Sun City Center.\u202fHistorian, Zillah Green will tell stories of life for a woman in 19th-century America and what really happened during the 76-year journey to the vote.\u202fRefreshments will be served.<\/p>\n

For information on this inspiring event or to join Sisterhood,\u202fcontact Donna at\u202fsisterhood@jcscc.org<\/a>. Joining Sisterhood is a great way to meet other women and share fun times while watching and participating in interesting programs. <\/p>\n

South Bay Genealogical\u202fSociety Meeting <\/p>\n

A South Bay Genealogical Society meeting will take place on Tuesday, March 17, at the South Hillsborough Elks Lodge No. 2672, located at 1630 S. U.S. 41 in Ruskin. Beginning at 10:30 a.m., there will is an optional roundtable discussion, followed by a sit-down luncheon at 12 Noon. Following the luncheon at 1 p.m., its guest speaker will be April Min. Min\u2019s presentation will be \u2018Forensic Genealogy.\u2019 The cost to attend is $18 per person, which includes the meal and presentation.<\/p>\n

For reservations and meal choice, call Vicki at 360-608-1647. <\/p>\n

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Calling All Veterans Of Ruskin And The Surrounding Areas\u202f <\/p>\n

American Legion\u202fPost 389 is holding a special meeting for elections\u202fof new officers\u202fon <\/p>\n

Tuesday, March 3, at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Moose Lodge\u202flocated at 1212 E. Shell Point Rd. in Ruskin. This meeting is being held for current members \u2014 and new members of\u202fAmerican Legion\u202fPost 389, come out to\u202frepresent and support your post.\u202fAt the event, there will also be an opportunity to learn more about\u202fveteran assistance\u202fprograms, including suicide prevention; a Buddy Check; a veteran post service officer\u202ffor benefits assistance; veteran homelessness assistance;\u202fand free training under the American Legion and Florida Veterans Office.<\/p>\n

For more information, contact district15@legionmail.org<\/a> or call 813-517-7779. <\/p>\n

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Opera Tampa\u202fIs Coming To Beth Israel In Sun City Center <\/p>\n

Calling all music lovers!\u202fOpera Tampa\u202fwill be performing several arias and songs in a 90-minute concert on Sunday, March 8, at 2 p.m. in Beth Israel\u2019s sanctuary,\u202flocated at 1115 E. Del Webb Blvd. in Sun City Center. This performance is not to be missed. Tickets are currently on sale and may be purchased for $25 each. Checks are payable to Beth Israel and should be mailed to Jo-Ellen Bromberg at 2005 Sifield Greens Way; Sun City Center, FL 33573.<\/p>\n

The deadline to purchase tickets is Sunday, March 1, and no tickets will be sold at the door. For additional information, contact Bromberg at\u202fmoneypenny324@aol.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The Firehouse Cultural Center Offers Spring Break Camp <\/p>\n

The\u202fFirehouse\u202fCultural Center\u202finvites young performers ages 7\u201314 to its Spring Break Musical Theatre Camp, held from Monday through Friday, March 16-20, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Day campers will explore music, costumes and set design while rehearsing for a live stage performance on the final day. Featuring songs from Broadway favorites, including\u202fThe Lion King,\u202fShrek, Mamma Mia\u202fand more. The cost is $199 for the week.<\/p>\n

Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged; you can register at\u202fhttps:\/\/firehouseculturalcenter.org\/<\/a>. The\u202fFirehouse\u202fCultural Center is located at 101 1st Ave. NE in Ruskin. <\/p>\n

Blessing Bags Now Available From Local Knights Of Columbus <\/p>\n

Are you familiar with\u202fBlessing Bags? These\u202fbags\u202fhold a large variety of items\u202fto help the homeless. They are compact enough to carry on the floor of your car or golf cart and then hand out when you see a homeless person. They\u202fare available\u202fto the public at no cost. <\/p>\n

Each\u202fbag\u202fholds warm-weather gear for the winter, a thick ski hat,\u202fa warming blanket, hot hand warmers and socks, along with three meals,\u202ffour snacks and 12 personal and hygiene items. You can pick up a no-cost\u202fBlessing Bag from the Knights of Columbus at the organization\u2019s monthly pancake breakfast from 8-11 a.m. on Sunday, March 15 and April 19. It is located in the Conesa Center of\u202fPrince of Peace Catholic Church at 702 Valley Forge Blvd. in Sun City Center. <\/p>\n

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Women Of God Tampa Bay 5K Run To Benefit Local Charities <\/p>\n

Women of God, a local nonprofit women\u2019s ministry, is a community of Christ-centered women living out their faith through fellowship, action and a life rooted in Christ. It recognizes the growing mental health crises and is hosting the Stephanie & Iris Allen 5K Memorial Walk\/Run to bring awareness, hope and healing to the community through faith. The event will take place at John Chesnut Sr. Park, located at 2200 E. Lake Rd. S. in Palm Harbor on Saturday, May 2. The benefiting charities include Women of God Tampa Bay, Hope for Her and One Another Counseling.<\/p>\n

To register for the event, visit https:\/\/womenofgodtampabay.org\/5k-memorial\/<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Apollo Beach Woman\u2019s Club Fundraiser And Scholarship Application <\/p>\n

Save the date! The next big Apollo Beach Woman\u2019s Club (ABWC) event, Music of the Motown Era, will groove into Southshore Falls Clubhouse on Saturday, March 28, from 4-7 p.m. Proceeds will once again benefit scholarships. <\/p>\n

Scholarship Applications for 2026 are now open. Applicants must meet ABWC\u2019s criteria, attend East Bay or Lennard High School, be accepted at a Florida college or university and demonstrate financial need. For more details or to find out more about the Apollo Beach Woman\u2019s Club, visit its website at www.apollobeachwomansclub.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n

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Dinosaurs In Your Backyard!\u202f <\/p>\n

Wait, what? A T. rex in your yard? Sort of! Birds are the only living descendants of dinosaurs. Join the Eagle Audubon Society in March as Dr. Julie Stocksdale explains how dinosaurs evolved into today\u2019s birds, why feathers and flight developed and what happened to the rest of the dinos (hint: BOOM!). <\/p>\n

The Eagle Audubon Society, the South Hillsborough chapter of the National Audubon Society, meets at St. Andrew\u2019s Presbyterian Church, located at 1239 W. Del Webb Blvd. in Sun City Center on Monday, March 16. There will be coffee at 1 p.m., with the program starting at 1:30 p.m. The event is free and open to all.<\/p>\n

Visit\u202fhttps:\/\/eagleaudubonflorida.org\/<\/a> for more information. <\/p>\n

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Raptor Center Of Tampa Bay Fundraiser <\/p>\n

Join Raptor Center of Tampa Bay for its annual fundraiser at Three Bulls Tavern & Brewery on Saturday, March 14, from 1-4 p.m. You will get to meet the people of the raptor center, animal ambassadors and learn about the ways it is trying to save the environment. Three Bulls is donating 15 percent of sales to the Raptor Center of Tampa Bay and will match the donation, so please come out and enjoy great food and drinks and learn about the rehabilitation center in your area and how you can help.<\/p>\n

To learn more, visit\u202fwww.raptorcenteroftampabay.org<\/a>. Three Bulls Tavern & Brewery is located at 4330 Bell Shoals Rd. in Valrico.\u202f <\/p>\n

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Men Of Valor Conference <\/p>\n

New Hope Church is inviting churches and men from across the region to gather for the\u202fMen of Valor\u202fT3 Conference, a one-day men\u2019s event focused\u202fon\u202fspiritual growth, brotherhood and bold faith, on\u202fSaturday, March 7, from 8:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Check-in begins at 8 a.m. <\/p>\n

The theme for 2026, T3 \u2014 \u2018Test. Transform. Triumph.\u2019 \u2014 draws from the powerful biblical significance\u202fof\u202f\u201840,\u2019 seasons throughout Scripture where God tests faith, brings transformation and prepares His people for victory. From Israel\u2019s time in the wilderness to Jesus\u2019 40 days in the desert, these moments reveal how God shapes men for what comes next. <\/p>\n

\u201cThis conference is about meeting men where they are and calling them forward \u2014 into deeper faith, stronger leadership and a life fully surrendered to Christ,\u201d organizers shared. <\/p>\n

New Hope Church is located at 213 N. Knights Ave. in Brandon. For tickets and more information, visit https:\/\/menofvalor2026.rsvpify.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Beth Israel Sisterhood Will Celebrate The Suffragists For Women\u2019s History Month\u202f Suffragists advocated for women\u2019s right to vote…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":180936,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[135,137,136],"class_list":["post-180935","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-tampa","tag-tampa","tag-tampa-headlines","tag-tampa-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/180935","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=180935"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/180935\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/180936"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=180935"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=180935"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=180935"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}