Ep 127 | Weekly Round-Up | November 7

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📰 New, endangered baby animal born at ZooTampa
📰 15-year-old girl charged with bringing gun to Hillsborough County school
📰 After union dissolution, University of South Florida privatizes 400 jobs
📰 Hillsborough Co. voters overwhelmingly approve school referendum that will raise teacher pay

Hillsborough County Fair

5:00 PM - 10:00 PM 11/1 - 11/11
Hillsborough County Fairgrounds, 215 Sydney Washer Rd, Dover, FL 33527
Cost: $9; events in fair sold separately

Join us for the best family entertainment, agriculture and community spirit. Don't miss the IPRA National All Region Finals Rodeo, County Fair Truck & Tractor Pull, Demolition Derby, Midget Wrestling Warriors and more!

Science After Dark - Grossology!

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM 11/8
MOSI, 4801 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33617
Cost: $30

Experience an exclusive adults-only evening at MOSI as Grossology brings the quirky science of the human body to life! Dive into interactive exhibits that explore the fascinating (and sometimes gross!) workings of our bodies through hands-on activities.

Savor delectable food and drink samples while mingling with fellow science enthusiasts in a one-of-a-kind, engaging atmosphere. It’s a night of fun, discovery, and a little bit of gross that you won’t want to miss!

18+ to attend and 21+ with valid ID to be served alcohol

Annual Turkey Giveaway

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 11/9
1711 West Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33606-1643
Cost: Free

Come join us for our Annual Turkey Giveaway event! We'll be spreading holiday cheer by giving away free turkeys to our community members. It's a great opportunity to give back and enjoy the festive spirit. Mark your calendars and don't miss out on this heartwarming event. See you there!

Fall Plant Festival

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM 11/9 & 11/10
USF Botanical Gardens, 12210 USF Pine Drive, Tampa, FL 336132
Cost: $10; free with USF ID or membership

Featuring plant vendors as well as food trucks and treats! Vendors at this event are commercial growers and local clubs from throughout the state and are expert growers, who are available to field your questions.

The Junior League of Tampa Holiday Gift Market

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM 11/8 - 11/10
Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. 301 Tampa, FL 33610
Cost: $10; additional parking costs

Shop for a cause and make a difference in our community! The 21st annual Holiday Gift Market, The Junior League of Tampa’s largest fundraising event, is a Tampa tradition, featuring over 200 specialty merchants. Shop for everyone on your list with a wide variety of clothing and jewelry, holiday décor, home goods, food, and children’s items.

The Junior League of Tampa commits 100% of the net proceeds from this event to funding our community projects and programs that impact more than 30,000 women, children, and families in Hillsborough County every year.

Red Bull Flugtag

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM 11/9
Tampa Convention Center, 333 S Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602, USA

Flugtag challenges wacky engineers and fearless pilots to fulfill their dream of flying. First they construct their flying machine. Then they take a leap of faith. Or, as is more often the case, plunge into the waters below.