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Movie In The Park + Hiking + Finger Lickin' BBQ = Westchase Weekend Events Sept. 14-16

A rundown of what's happening this weekend right here in the neighborhood.

Friday, Sept. 14 

Odessa Food Truck Festival - This is one of our favorite food truck events. The variety will be awesome including some newcomers like The Killer Samich Truck and Lemon Bar made to order drinks. Live music and vendors will add to the fun. Free Admission. 4:00p.m.-8:00p.m. 8701 Gunn Hwy., Odessa, Fl. For more information visit Odessa Organic Farmer's Market on Facebook.

Movie In The Park - Grab your blankets and lawn chairs and head over to Baybridge Park for a show under the stars brought to you by the Westchase Community Association. This week's movie is Scooby Doo, The Curse of the Lake Monster. Free Admission. Movie begins at Sundown (7:36 p.m.) 10020 Bridgeton Drive in Westchase. For more information call the WCA at 813-926-6404.

Saturday, Sept. 15

Power Walk For Dress For Success - Grab your cutest sneakers and head over to Westfield Citrus Park for exercise and a good cause. All proceeds from the walk will benefit Dress For Success Tampa Bay. Brighton Collectibles will be serving up water for walkers and Chico’s has provided coupons that will be included in swag bags for each registered walker. Registration starts at 7:00 a.m., walk begins at 8:00 a.m. 8021 Citrus Park Drive Tampa, Fl. For more information or to register as a team or individual, visit: http://www.dfspowerwalk.org/tampabay2012

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Free Guided Hike at Brooker Creek Preserve -  Get up close to the environment in this volunteer guided nature hike. See how the land has changed over time and discuss the ecological footprints. Sturdy closed-toe shoes, water and a hat are recommended on this 0.75-mile walk. Registration is required one day before the event. All ages welcome. Free Admission. 9:00 a.m. 3940 Keystone Road Tarpon Springs, Fl. Go here to register or call 727-453-6800.

Live Music at Napa Flair -  For a great date night or girls night head over to this Citrus Park wine bar to enjoy some great new wines and the live tunes of guitarist Bruce Demers. Saturday's tasting includes three 2-ounce tasting pours for $10. Wine selection this week includes Gruet, a sparkling wine made in New Mexico. Music and tasting begins at 7:30 p.m. 1967 Sheldon Road Tampa, Fl. For more information call 813-449-1831.

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Sunday, Sept. 16

Learn Organizational Techniques - Michelle Passoff, author of Lighten Up! Free Yourself From Clutter, works with her clients to address piles of papers, bulging closets and jammed garages and attics, and guides them to make space in their lives for accomplishment and satisfaction. She will discuss life goal-setting and organizational techniques at the Upper Tampa Bay Library. Free Admission. 1:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m. 11211 Countryway Blvd, Tampa, Fl. For more information call 813-273-3652.

Game Day at World of Beer - Are you ready for some football? And good food? Well head over to World of Beer Westchase where Mandie's cooking sweet and smokey BBQ while the games hit the flat screens. She's preparing a spread of chicken and pork BBQ in her homemade BBQ sauce and there will be a variety of sides and slaw. As always the cookout is free. Cookout begins at 2:00 p.m. 9524 W. Linebaugh Ave. Tampa, Fl. For more information call 813-852-2337.


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