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The Tampa Tribune

Published: June 11, 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.

Thursday

Teens For Teens Plan Community Events

Is your youngster looking for more teen-friendly activities? The Family Support and Resource Center at 1277 Kingsway Road, Brandon, will host a Teen Council meeting from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Teens can share ideas and plan events in their communities. Refreshments will be served. Attendance is free.

Call (813) 740-4634 for information.

Treat Dad To Gardening Seminar

Give Dad a unique Father's Day gift this year when Bay Gardens at 9107 N. Taylor Road, Seffner, offers plant seminars to help dads shine up their green thumbs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Topics will include choosing the appropriate plant material, ideal locations to plant, irrigation, fertilization and identifying and treating pests. A variety of plants will be available for purchase.

Call (813) 681-6101 for information and registration.

Upcoming

Family Discounts At The Movies
AMC Entertainment is offering family movies for $1 per ticket Wednesdays during Summer Movie Camp at AMC Regency 20, 2496 E. Brandon Blvd.

Doors open at 9 a.m., and shows begin at 10 a.m. Movies are scheduled on the following dates:

•June 25, "Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium" (G)

•July 2, "The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep" (PG)

• July 9, "Alvin & the Chipmunks" (PG)

•July 16, "Shrek the Third" (PG)

•July 23, "Bee Movie" (PG)

•July 30, "Surf's Up" (PG)

•Aug. 6, "TMNT" (PG).

Proceeds will benefit AMC charitable partners, including the Children's Charity and the Will Rogers Institute. Advance tickets will be on sale June 18.

Call (813) 243-4955 for information and tickets.

Shana Banana Throws A Beach Party

Center Place Fine Arts and Civic Association at 619 Vonderburg Drive, Brandon, will feature Shana Banana, an award-winning singer, songwriter and children's entertainer, from 10:15 to 11:45 a.m. June 19 at the children's theater.

She has a master's degree in oceanography and will merge her talents to throw a beach party with an oceanic and environmental theme for children in preschool through third grade. Tickets are $5 for members and $6 for nonmembers.

Call (813) 685-8888.

Know When To Hold 'Em?

The Brandon Sports & Aquatic Center at 405 Beverly Blvd., Brandon, will host Casino Night from 7 to 10 June 21.

The event will feature blackjack, roulette, craps, poker, swimming, food, beverages and a silent auction. Advance tickets are $30, or $50 for couples; tickets at the door are $40, or $60 for couples. Proceeds will benefit the center's youth programs.

Contact Lori Bukaweski at (813) 361-7450.

Ongoing

Go Green With Steward Program

Become a steward for the environment by taking a 32-hour course offered by the University of Florida and Hillsborough County Extension on the cultivation and care of trees and woodlands.

Courses are offered at the extension office, 5339 County Road 579, Seffner. Classes are limited to 20 students. The $50 fee includes a workbook and resource material.

For information, call Rob Northrop at (813) 744-5519, Ext. 104.

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

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