9/11 Historical Project to Visit Tampa

There are three opportunities to see the project.

This just in: Come join Tampa Fire Rescue in remembering our fallen heroes from Sept. 11, while viewing history first hand. The Project involving former FDNY Rescue 4 and Rescue 5 is an educational effort focused at society, especially youngsters who were too young to actually understand the events of September 11 and what that day means to members of the fire service. The Remembrance Rescue Project is a not-for-profit created by firefighters to restore and preserve Rescue 4 and Rescue 5 from 9/11 as educational tools, historical artifacts and memorials. The Project involving former FDNY Rescue 4 and Rescue 5 is an educational effort focused at society, especially youngsters who were too young to actually understand the events of September…

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Live Music, Craft Beer at Third Saturdays Event

The event is in January.

Want to Walk Your Dog in the Park?

Stop by to meet other dog owners.

Meals on Wheels Looking for Volunteers

Find out how to help out.

Meals on Wheels, a nonprofit organization that helps feed home-bound people and senior citizens, is looking for volunteers. Volunteers pick up the hot meals between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. The delivery of the whole route takes about an hour, with approximately 12 stops, said Andrea Brogen of MOW. Volunteers can choose which day of week - Monday through Friday - and how often (from once a week to once a month), said Brogen. Volunteers can pick up food to deliver at one of two locations near Seminole Heights: The main office and kitchen at 550 W Hillsborough Avenue, and Northeast United Methodist Church at 6400 N 15th Street. To volunteer, please call 813-238-8410 or sign up online at www.mowtampa.org.

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Hanukkah 2012 in Seminole Heights

Celebrate the Festival of Lights with fun events and delicious recipes.

This year, Hanukkah begins on the evening of Saturday, Dec. 8, and ends a week later on Sunday, Dec. 16. According to Chabad.org, Hanukkah starts on the Hebrew calendar date of 25 Kislev and lasts for eight days. For those of us who aren't attuned to the Jewish calendar, that translates to sundown on Saturday, Dec. 8.  If you're looking for a list of Tampa Bay synagogue locations and times, click here. Let Patch save you time. Get great local stories like this delivered right to your inbox or smartphone everyday with our free newsletter. Simple, fast sign-up here. Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, commemorates the story of the Maccabean Revolt against Syrian rulers in present day Israel 2,300 years ago. The Maccabees wanted …

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Relay for Life Planning Meetings, Kick-Off Party

Find out how to get involved.

In April, cancer survivors will gather at Hillsborough High to raise money for the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life in Seminole Heights. In the meantime, planning meetings and a kick-off party are being organized to drum up support for the event. Below are some items to mark on your calendar if you want to get involved (all events are scheduled to take Place at Metropolitan Community Church, 408 East Cayuga Street): For more information, email wendysward@hotmail.com.

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MOSI Hosting Festival of Chocolate in January

It's the third annual celebration.

MOSI will host Tampa’s third annual Festival of Chocolate from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Jan. 19 and 20, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Jan. 21. The Festival of Chocolate is Florida’s largest all-chocolate tasting, shopping and interactive experience. The Festival of Chocolate will showcase a variety of the area's best chocolate and confection companies, selling tastes and treats of everything chocolate from truffles, cakes and cupcakes to cookies, brownies and ice creams. For the littlest chocoholics, Kids-4-Chocolate is the perfect place for children to create, play and adventure all in the name of chocolate. And, of course, education is key at MOSI, so Tampa Bay area families can learn about the Health, History and Science of Chocolate. Award-…

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Bon Jovi's "Because We Can - The Tour" Headed to Times Forum

Tickets go on sale on Monday, December 3 at 10 a.m.

From officials at the Tampa Bay Times Forum: Blazing a trail across the globe, all-American rock icons Bon Jovi are hitting the road in 2013 for their "BON JOVI Because We Can - The Tour." Kicking off in North America, the tour makes its way to Tampa for a one-night-only performance at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on Friday, March 1 at 7:30 p.m.  Tickets for the Tampa show will go on sale on Monday, December 3 at 10 a.m. Bon Jovi is offering a wide range of ticket options for the show, starting at $19.50 (plus applicable service charges or facility fee). Visit www.BonJovi.com for up-to-date information. The tour, promoted by AEG Live in the U.S., Canada and the U.K., will debut brand new songs from Bon Jovi's upcoming album What About Now, to…

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Museum of Science and Industry Featuring 'Cirque Italia'

The event runs through December 2.

This just in: Cirque Italia will perform in its customized traveling tent at MOSI’s adjacent property through Dec. 2. The group will perform ACT XII, its 2012 opening show. With talented artists from across the world, Cirque Italia will have audiences dazzled under the big top.  ACT XII will feature a unique moveable water stage, aerial acts, hand-balancing acts, contortionists, hula hoops, and many more stunning performances. For more information, call 813-987-6000 or visit mosi.org.

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