5 Things Patch is Covering This Week

TUESDAY

• Pet of the Week: Upon request, I'm going to introduce you to my pup this week. I'd love to feature yours. Email a snapshot of your furry friend to mike.wells@patch.com.

WEDNESDAY

• Viewfinder: Patch is stopping by the coffee houses of Seminole Heights to snap a few shots. Maybe we'll see you?

 THURSDAY

• The next will be held Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in . We'll catch up with the volunteer organization in its efforts to connect Central Tampa's green spaces.
• Tampa Fire Rescue will visit Wednesday night for the annual Teddy Bear Round Up to receive stuffed toy animals the children have collected. They will also give an engine display and teach the kids about fire safety.

FRIDAY

• A rash of residential burglaries in Southeast Seminole Heights had residents chattering up a storm on the neighborhood listserv over the past few weeks. We'll talk to police about the incidents and whether having an alley behind yo ur home really makes you more susceptible to a break-in.