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The Tampa Tribune

Published: February 20, 2008

Things To Do is a list of some of the most interesting upcoming events. For a complete list of Tampa Bay area events, see this week's Friday Extra.

Today

Scientific Americans, Kid Style
More than 800 Hillsborough County students from Tampa Bay area public and private schools will head to the 2008 Hillsborough Regional Science and Engineering Fair at the University of South Florida's Sun Dome, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa.

The fair will feature more than 1,050 projects. Closed judging and student interviews will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., followed by public viewing from 5 to 8 p.m.

Curious visitors also will get a chance to see the projects from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, followed by an elementary awards ceremony from 6:15 to 8 p.m. and a secondary awards ceremony from 8:15 to 10 p.m.

Results of the competition will be posted on www.sdhc .k12.fl.us.

Winners will represent Hillsborough County at the Florida State Science and Engineering Fair at the Lakeland Center on April 16, 17 and 18. Call (813) 974-3111.

Saturday

Gigantic Rummage Sale To Fund Mission Trips

Sporting equipment, furniture, clothing and small electronics will be for sale when the teenagers at First United Methodist Church hold a fundraiser to help pay for summer mission trips to help children in the Dominican Republic, Nashville, Tenn., and closer to home in St. Petersburg.

The sale will be at the Boys & Girls Club Bill Carey Brandon Unit, 213 N. Knights Ave., Brandon from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Michael McCrystal, director of student ministries, said shoppers will enjoy a unique approach to pricing: People pay what they think an item is worth and can afford.

"As a result, we have seen many families with limited incomes be able to purchase items that would not otherwise be available to them," he said.

The Boys & Girls Club is on the north end of the Brandon First United Methodist Church property. Call (813) 689-4161 or write to youth@fumcbrandon .org.

Fiesta Day Features Flan Competition

If you love flan, don't miss the fifth annual Flan Fest in Ybor City from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Centennial Park, Eighth Avenue at 19th Street.

The flan bake contest will feature sweet treats made by 40 contestants competing for cash prizes of up to $150. The winner will be named Top Flan in Tampa Bay at 2:30 p.m.

In addition to sampling flan, visitors will enjoy entertainment, exhibits and ethnic foods. Children's activities will include contests, prizes, demonstrations and educational activities.

Proceeds will benefit the nonprofit Ybor City Fresh Market. For information, call (813) 241-2442.

All weekend

Horsing Around At The Fairgrounds

The Southeast Hunter/Jumper Show will feature hunter and jumper horse competitions at the Florida State Fairgrounds Bob Thomas Equestrian Center starting at 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Participants will be charged entry and stall rental fees.

Admission and parking are free for spectators. Call 1-800-345-3247 or go to www.sehj .com.

Keyword: Entertainment, for a searchable database of events, music, dining reviews and movie times and locations.

Interested in having your entertainment event considered for publication? Write to Things To Do, Felix Martinez, at fmartinez @tampatrib.com or 505 W. Robertson St., Brandon FL 33511, or send a fax to (813) 643-6844. Photos are w

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