Special Community Events

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American Red Cross Health & Safety Services Classes

Date, Time and Location: Contact the Red Cross for details at 877-741-1444

The American Red Cross Tampa Bay Chapter is offering 20% off enrollment fees for health & safety classes. Classes are available in the following areas:

Babysitters Training
Adult, Infant & Child CPR/AED with First Aid
Standard First Aid with Adult CPR/AED
Nurse Assistant Training (limited enrollment)
Pet First Aid

While you can't predict when an emergency will occur, you can be prepared. In less time that you think, American Red Cross training can give you the vital knowledge and skills you'll need to respond to a life-threatening situation with confidence.

11th Annual Kumquat Festival

gingerbread house Date: Saturday, January 31st

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Location: Downtown Dade City

The Kumquat Festival is a day of outdoor community fun.

You'll experience live music, food booths, shopping and plenty to keep the whole family busy. The festival unfolds in the heart of historic Dade City and each year it gets bigger and better!

Festivities include:

a farmer's market
wagon rides
antique cars and tractors
tasty kumquat dishes
craft shows

Pasco Regional Medical Center presents the Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce Kumquat Festival. The festival celebrates the harvest of kumquats, a sweet and sour fruit that is a member of the citrus family. Kumquats are eaten skin and all and are a pleasant addition to many dishes and desserts. The St. Petersburg Times and Bay News 9 proudly sponsor the festival.

Schedule of events and more information. The Greater Dade City Chamber can be reached at 352-567-3769.