New Port Richey, Fla. (Nov. 15, 2018) – In late October, supporters of New Port Richey FarmNet delivered its initial donation of locally grown organic produce to Metropolitan Ministries, Pasco — over 60 pounds of locally grown organic sweet potatoes. The sweet potatoes were grown at gardens affiliated with NPR FarmNet, including Grand Gardens and East Madison […]
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New Port Richey, FL – West Pasco Habitat for Humanity ReStore at 4131 Madison St. in New Port Richey is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, and Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ReStore shoppers have a huge facility to wander around for any number of items needed from home repair to furnishing, including household goods to workshop supplies. […]
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New Port Richey, FL (Jan. 26, 2018) – Sertoma Speech & Hearing Foundation has announced that it will be offering free hearing evaluations with an audiologist. For persons or their loved ones who have noticed signs of hearing loss such as asking them to repeat what was said, or have family members complained about the radio […]
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NEW PORT RICHEY, FL (Nov. 17, 2017) – In the spirit of the holidays, New Port Richey FarmNet is sponsoring the third annual organic food drive in New Port Richey. FarmNet organizers from Friendship Farms & Fare and West Pasco Habitat for Humanity are asking for contributions of certified USDA organic food in cans and boxes for distribution to low-income […]
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NEW PORT RICHEY, FL (August 22, 2017) – An exquisite evening is being held by the Friends of the Hacienda and Historic New Port Richey (FOHH) to help raise funds for the restoration of the historic Hacienda Hotel. The August 26 event will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. inside the main ballroom of the hotel and is the […]
Read MoreNew Port Richey, FL (April 26, 2016) – The New Port Richey Rotary Club participated in the annual Hunger Walk to help raise funds for children, in particular for the club’s Pak-A-Sak project they have been involved with for several years. Also as part of “Rotary Has Heart,” the club was a $2,500 sponsor of […]
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The Bayou Poker Paddle is a fun event in which participants compete by navigating through Miller’s Bayou course for approximately 45 minutes around inflatables bouys collecting cards and tokens. The cards are used to create a “hand” of poker cards, with the best hands winning prizes. Participants then return to the dock to submit their […]
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By Mark Wickham, President and CEO of Youth & Family Alternatives, Inc. Homelessness in Florida is a chronic problem and the face of homelessness may not be who you think. To understand more, consider these stunning recent statistics: One in six Floridians live in poverty and one in four children live in poverty. The number […]
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New Port Richey, FL (Feb. 25, 2017) – Pasco Rebuilds Together, the group that was formed after last summer’s flooding rains caused extensive damage in south Pasco County, is holding an event they are calling “Raise the Roof.” Proceeds will support of long-term recovery efforts for the flood survivors. It’ll be held at the Verizon […]
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Imagine if the only mode of transportation you have ‘ is your own two feet’. Wouldn’t it be awful if you didn’t own a pair of shoes to protect them while you walk everywhere you need to go? This would definitely give new meaning to ‘walking a mile in someone else’s shoes’…. Gulf Middle School (in […]
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New Port Richey, FL (Feb. 22, 2015) – The New Port Richey Rotary Club’s board of directors, through its “Community Avenue of Service,” has made a donation to the Pak-a-Sak program with a $2,500 sponsorship for upcoming The Hunger Walk. This event is a collaborative effort to promote hunger awareness and to raise funds for […]
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New Port Richey, FL (Feb. 17, 2016) – Ecology Florida and Friendship Farms & Fare, with the support of the City of New Port Richey, will host the third annual Florida Loquat Festival on Saturday, March 26 from 9:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Frances Avenue Park (6156 Louisiana Avenue, 34653) in New Port Richey. The […]
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The Green Commerce Association teams with other Community Organizations for first Organic Food Drive in New Port Richey Highest quality food for less fortunate neighbors The Green Commerce Association is sponsoring the first organic food drive in New Port Richey. Folks are asked to contribute certified USDA organic food (cans and boxes only) for distribution to low-income, […]
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The “Together We Stand 5K: Run for Safe Schools” event is coming up on Saturday, December 12 at Starkey Park! This is a wonderful event put on by Pasco County Schools with a focus on creating safer, more inclusive schools and communities by preventing all forms of violence, including bullying. The proceeds from the run will be […]
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New Port Richey Public Works will be conducting its bi-annual “Neighborhood Fall Clean-Up” on Saturday, November 21st between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. This is the larger of the City’s two annual cleanup events where volunteer crews will be scheduled to go through designated neighborhoods to pick up trash, brush, and other unwanted items including hazardous […]
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New Port Richey, FL (Oct. 9, 2015) – Las Vegas Casino Night, a fundraiser hosted by Sertoma Speech & Hearing Foundation of Florida, is being presented by the nonprofit to benefit its Children’s Hearing Help Fund on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015. The event will be held at the West Pasco Board of Realtors (5409 Sunset […]
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New Port Richey, FL – Kristine Bigelow, a member of the New Port Richey Rotary was presented the Quiet Rotarian Award by immediate past District Governor Ted Johnson at a club luncheon in early September. Along with him in this presentation was current District Governor, Will Miller. Ms. Bigelow has been with the New Port Richey […]
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New Port Richey, Florida – On September 3, 2015, the Florida Recreation and Park Association held its Annual Awards Banquet in Orlando where it presented John Fussell, Parks Superintendent, and Joy Phillips, volunteer, with State Awards to recognize them for their years of service and dedication to the City of New Port Richey. Mr. Fussell […]
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New Port Richey, Florida –The New Port Richey Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting the Cotee River Clean Up on September 19th beginning at 8:00 a.m. at the Sims Park Boat Ramp. Each year the Cotee River Clean Up coincides with the Coastal Clean Up to clean our waterways. Volunteers with any type of […]
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New Port Richey, FL (May 29, 2015) – Sertoma Speech & Hearing Foundation of Florida has scheduled a battery giveaway for Friday, June 12 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at its offices in New Port Richey (4443 Rowan Road, 34653). The Foundation will offer free hearing aid batteries in the most common sizes while […]
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A cleanup is scheduled at Gulf Middle School this Saturday, May 16th from 7:00 to 12:00 pm. Volunteers should meet in front of Gulf Middle School between 7:00am and 8:00am. The school will provide breakfast treats and juice, as well as plenty of water. Pizza from Leaning Tower will be served to volunteers around 12:00 pm. Volunteers are asked […]
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Gulf Middle School is seeking volunteers for two days this month to help with various landscaping projects. The first is Saturday, May 9th from 7:00 am to 12:00 pm. The second is Saturday, May 16th from 7:00 to 12:00 pm. Volunteers should meet in front of Gulf Middle School between 7:00am and 8:00am. The school will provide […]
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Pasco County and Investigation Station are holding a “Donut Dash” fundraiser at Gulf High School on April 18th. The event is a relay race with a doughnut eating competition as part of the event. Each participant will eat three doughnuts prior to racing around the track. Sign-ups on site start at 8 AM and the […]
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The Suncoast News reports that the Chasco Hunger Walk held at Gulf High School raised a large sum for local charities.
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SHADY HILLS, FL – The Leadership Pasco Class of 2015 carries on the tradition of organizing its successful fundraiser “Taste of Pasco” taking place on Saturday, April 11, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Rotary Events Pavilion at the Concourse Council in Shady Hills (15325 Alric Blvd., FL 34610) off SR52 just west of the […]
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New Port Richey, FL – On Wednesday, March 4, Evie Parks, Secretary of the New Port Richey Rotary Club presented a $500 donation to the President of the West Pasco Historical Society, Bob Langford. The club has been a long-time supporter of the historical society located in downtown New Port Richey in the Sims Park […]
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New Port Richey, FL – Sertoma Speech & Hearing Foundation of Florida has scheduled a battery giveaway for Friday, March 13 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at their offices in New Port Richey (4443 Rowan Road, 34653). The Foundation will offer free hearing aid batteries in the most common sizes while they last: 10, […]
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New Port Richey, FL – Time to renew your driver’s license again? While you’re at it, maybe you can do just a little something that will make a big difference in a child’s life. The state has a voluntary check-off program on your driver’s license and motor vehicle renewal that once checked can help kids […]
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New Port Richey, FL – Calusa Business & Professional Women (BPW/Calusa) are now planning a major fundraiser that will take place on Friday, Feb. 20 from 6 to 11 p.m. at the Seven Springs Golf & Country Club (3535 Trophy Blvd., 34655) in New Port Richey. Tickets for the Masquerade Ball are now available at […]
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New Port Richey, FL (Jan. 16, 2015) – The Sertoma Speech & Hearing Foundation of Florida, Inc. is collaborating with Cox Media and radio station 97X to raise awareness for the nonprofit Foundation. The band, New Politics, is donating an autographed guitar and chose to benefit Sertoma’s cause over several other nonprofits. The auction is […]
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