5:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Friendly Kia Fest: Main Street Blast

KIAfest opens at 5 pm Friday until 11 pm and then on Saturday from noon to 11 pm. Live music on the main stage in Sims Park, arts and crafters, classic car cruise-in, KIA trolley pull and lots of fun and games!

FRIDAY

5:30                     Event Opens/National Anthem
5:00 – 6:30      SPF 40
7:00 – 8:30      STARDUST MEMORIES A DAVID BOWIE TRIBUTE
9:00 – 10:30   THE WHOLIGANS

Main Stage Sims Park  – SATURDAY 12:00 Noon – Event opens, music and announcements

Food Vendors, Beer Garden, Arts and Crafts, Kid’s Games, Commercial Vendor Exhibits
Food Court, Crafters, Commercial Vendors

1:00-2:30 GLAD ALL OVER                                                                                            2:00 –  3rd Annual friendly KIA Trolley Pull
Grand Boulevard between Bank and the TBMM Center at 2:00 pm Saturday Team Registrations 12 noon to 1:30 pm
2:30 announcement of Trolley Pull Winners                                                            3:00-4:30  VELVET JONES BAND                                                                    
5:00 –  6:30  THE BOB HOPE BAND
7:00 – 8:30 PETTY HEARTS                                                                                          9:00 –    FIREWORKS over Orange Lake (weather/conditions permitting) 9:15 – 10:30  – FLEETWOOD MAX

** Schedule of events is accurate at time of publication but is subject to change

Downtown New Port Richey

2016 KIAfest July 1, 2, 2016

What is more fun than Apple Pie and Ice Cream, Fireworks and 4th of July???    Main Street’s annual Independence Day celebration KIAFest Main Street Blast returning to Sims Park in 2016.

We will be back in the new renovated Sims Park in downtown New Port Richey to bring you a grand salute to America’s Independence Day celebrated in true hometown style!     

Bring the whole family down to the 17^th Annual friendly KIAFEST Main Street Blast and enjoy classic rock music, food & beverages, Beer Garden, Military Vehicles on display, kids’ games and much more.

Great thanks to the friendly folks at Friendly KIA we can host  two days of FREE concerts including the talents of the ever popular we have scheduled!

Get a group together and enter to win the Trolley Pull!  1st and 2nd place teams will win prizes!

Finish off the fun on Saturday with a fabulous fireworks display cosponsored by Friendly KIA and Greg Henry Restoration over Orange Lake (weather/conditions permitting) but get there early, more than 25,000 people enjoyed New Port Richey’s fireworks display last year!

This event received “Honor Award for Best Event Main Street Event” by Florida’s Secretary of State and was named one of the “Top 20 Events in the Southeast” by Southeast Tourism magazine.  

• Sunset Corvette and Classic Car Club Cruise-In Flyer
• Friendly KIA Trolley pull

7:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Guardian Angels Race for Independence 5K

Free Activities, Inflatables, Face paint & MORE! Food Available
Sponsored by: Students Survival 
Help Support FREE Summer Camps for Special Needs & Foster Kids!! 
Check-in starts 30 Minutes prior to starting times
1M Fun Run 8:30am
(Strollers/Expecting Mother's Encouraged)

12:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Friendly Kia Fest: Main Street Blast

KIAfest opens at 5 pm Friday until 11 pm and then on Saturday from noon to 11 pm. Live music on the main stage in Sims Park, arts and crafters, classic car cruise-in, KIA trolley pull and lots of fun and games!

FRIDAY

5:30                     Event Opens/National Anthem
5:00 – 6:30      SPF 40
7:00 – 8:30      STARDUST MEMORIES A DAVID BOWIE TRIBUTE
9:00 – 10:30   THE WHOLIGANS

Main Stage Sims Park  – SATURDAY 12:00 Noon – Event opens, music and announcements

Food Vendors, Beer Garden, Arts and Crafts, Kid’s Games, Commercial Vendor Exhibits
Food Court, Crafters, Commercial Vendors

1:00-2:30 GLAD ALL OVER                                                                                            2:00 –  3rd Annual friendly KIA Trolley Pull
Grand Boulevard between Bank and the TBMM Center at 2:00 pm Saturday Team Registrations 12 noon to 1:30 pm
2:30 announcement of Trolley Pull Winners                                                            3:00-4:30  VELVET JONES BAND                                                                    
5:00 –  6:30  THE BOB HOPE BAND
7:00 – 8:30 PETTY HEARTS                                                                                          9:00 –    FIREWORKS over Orange Lake (weather/conditions permitting) 9:15 – 10:30  – FLEETWOOD MAX

** Schedule of events is accurate at time of publication but is subject to change

Downtown New Port Richey

2016 KIAfest July 1, 2, 2016

What is more fun than Apple Pie and Ice Cream, Fireworks and 4th of July???    Main Street’s annual Independence Day celebration KIAFest Main Street Blast returning to Sims Park in 2016.

We will be back in the new renovated Sims Park in downtown New Port Richey to bring you a grand salute to America’s Independence Day celebrated in true hometown style!     

Bring the whole family down to the 17^th Annual friendly KIAFEST Main Street Blast and enjoy classic rock music, food & beverages, Beer Garden, Military Vehicles on display, kids’ games and much more.

Great thanks to the friendly folks at Friendly KIA we can host  two days of FREE concerts including the talents of the ever popular we have scheduled!

Get a group together and enter to win the Trolley Pull!  1st and 2nd place teams will win prizes!

Finish off the fun on Saturday with a fabulous fireworks display cosponsored by Friendly KIA and Greg Henry Restoration over Orange Lake (weather/conditions permitting) but get there early, more than 25,000 people enjoyed New Port Richey’s fireworks display last year!

This event received “Honor Award for Best Event Main Street Event” by Florida’s Secretary of State and was named one of the “Top 20 Events in the Southeast” by Southeast Tourism magazine.  

• Sunset Corvette and Classic Car Club Cruise-In Flyer
• Friendly KIA Trolley pull

12:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Chamber Office Closed

Chamber Office Closed in Observance of Independence Day 

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

WPCC Board Meeting

Monthly Board of Director's Meeting 

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Big Brothers Big Sisters Orientation

See the full schedule for upcoming Big Orientation sessions in your county by visiting the volunteer page at  www.bbbstampay.org

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

West Pasco Business Network

Held every Wednesday

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

2016 Summer Sunset Concert Series

Limited Seating provided. Bring a blanket or a chair. Concerts may be cancelled due to severe weather. For more information, please call 727-841-4560
July 9th- Katz Downstairz
July 23rd- Coastal Acoustic Barefoot Music
August 6th- Isaac Byrd Jr.

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Monday Movie: Despicable Me at SunWest Park

We'll be playing Despicable Me on the beach! With the screen popped up in our parking lot facing the beach, everyone can snag a great spot in a great atmosphere.  Our sponsors will be providing snacks and popcorn, as well as some giveaways.  Check our social media for costume contests, too!  Bring some chairs, blankets, or even floats for the water! Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

WPCC Ribbon Cutting: 10Yr Anniversary Open House-Express Employment Professionals

Express Employment Professionals celebrating their 10 year Anniversary and new location
Note time: 11:00am to 1:00pm, Ribbon Cutting will be at 12:00pm 

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Public Policy

Monthly Public Policy Meeting 

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

WPCC Multi-Business Ribbon Cutting: Verizon Event Center

We have 6 different businesses to celebrate with:
Air Hawk Heating & Cooling- www.airhawkac.com
Dr.Paula Nelson, LLC- www.drpaulanelson.com
Carri-Living Enterprises, Inc.- www.donnacliveimmigrationtalk.com
Florida Professional Motorcycle Training, Inc.- www.flpmt.com
Jibril Cafe-727-520-1274
Future Home Realty- www.jacquijohnson.com

2:30 PM - 5:03 PM

West Pasco Chamber of Commerce Yearly Board Retreat

Our yearly Board of Directors Retreat 

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Understanding Medicare Educational Workshop

You’re invited to join me for this educational workshop!

 Learn how Medicare works for you.  What the costs, deductibles and co-pay are in the Medicare A, B, C and D?  What are your Medicare benefits and how they work?  What options are available to cover the gaps in Medicare Insurance coverages?

 Educational information only. No cost or obligation to attend. Open to the public.
 

MODGLIN & ASSOCIATES-Margie Pagano, License Insurance Agent Cell: 727-514-8464

Office: 727-773-8688

Email: margie.p@modglininc.com

2216 US Hwy 19 Holiday, FL 34691

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Breakfast Brochure Exchange

Hosted by Fairfield Inn & Suites
Complimentary Breakfast

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Know Your Status: Take The Test & Take Control

As we are offering Free  Rapid HIV and Hepatitis C testing, Ages 13 and up

 Make Plans to join the Florida Department of Health in Pasco County

 Educational Information, Condoms and Free Testing along with incentives for all that get tested 

For more information please call 727- 619 - 0260

11:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Blood Drive: Meadowlawn Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens

All donors receive a Free OneBlood Cooler, Lunch Courtesy of Meadowlawn and a wellness checkup including blood pressure, temperature, iron count, pulse and cholesterol screening! Plus all donors will receive a special offer from Crayola Experience-Purchase one admission ticket and receive a 2nd admission FREE!!!

Use Sponsor Code # 34875 to make an appointment 

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

West Pasco Business Network

Held every Wednesday

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

YPG Board Meeting

YPG Board Meeting
Boulevard Beef and Ale 

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Encore Ministries Presents: How Pallative Care & Hospice Can Benefit You or Your Loved Ones

Who: Jennifer Chianella, B.S., Provider Representative, from Gulfside Hospice and Pasco Palliative Care, at 11:00 AM.

What: Topics Covered in Seminar will include…

• How Pasco Palliative Care assists those with chronic illness navigate pain and experience symptom control.
• How Gulfside Hospice can provide quality end of life care when that is needed.

This seminar is valuable to those experiencing long-term illness (or a family member) find out about resources available to them thru Pasco Palliative Care.

Where:  Holiday Free Methodist Church

                5330 Whippoorwill Dr.

                Holiday, FL, 34690

                www.hfmcusa.org

 Catered lunch at Noon (donations welcome)

Encore Ministries is designed for the 55+ community.

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

WPCC My Chamber TV

Broadcasting Live TV on the first Wednesday and the third Tuesday of every month.

7:30 AM - 9:30 AM

New Membership Orientation

Please join us for a New Member Orientation!

All of our WPCC Chamber Members are welcome to attend!

Learn how to make the Chamber work for you by taking advantage of all the opportunities you are offered as a member of the West Pasco Chamber of Commerce.

 **MNO is offering a Free 30 second Video or Pod Cast Commercial for the WPCC Members in Attendance
**One per business and unedited

RSVP Required to Liz@westpasco.com

7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Complimetary Breakfast Provided by:

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

WPCC Medical Moments Monthly Meeting

Medical Moments monthly meeting 

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

WPCC Ribbon Cutting:Joining Hands Mission United Methodist Church

Come join us for a special Ribbon Cutting with Joining Hands Mission United Methodist Church 

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

WPCC Ribbon Cutting:New Office Pasco Education Foundation

New Office/Ribbon Cutting
NOTE TIME

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Open House: You're Always Welcome at Atria Senior Living

We invite you to enjoy some of our fabulous chef-prepared goodies and a thirst-quenching beverage while meeting our new Executive Director Joel Dayock, and our new Community Sales Director, Megan Sousa!!! 

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

WPCC Mixer/ Celebrating 31st Anniversary of Pit Boss Bar-B-Q

Monthly Chamber Mixer is celebrating Pit Boss BAR-B-Q's 31st Anniversary 

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Book Swap and Free Concert Series hosted by New Port Richey Library in Celebration of Banned Books Week

A free concert series and book swap hosted by your NPR City Library in celebration of Banned Books Week. Bring books to share with your neighbors, chairs, blankets and snacks. Admission is free. The Sno Shack will be on site with delightful cold and sweet treats!

Sims Park, riverside (Main Street entrance)
7:30 pm

July 21 - Trigger City Trio

August 18 - Schneider and Mayfield

September 15 - Six Volt Rodeo

October 20 - Holey Miss Moley

7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

WPCC General Membership Breakfast - Sponsored & Presented By Suncoast Credit Union

Friday, July 22, 2016 - WPCC General Membership Breakfast - Sponsored & Presented By Suncoast Credit Union

Breakfast Buffet - Tickets are $15 per person.  Tickets for this event may be purchased on line by clicking the indicated button above.  

Please RSVP by July 18, 2016

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Early Learning Coalition of PASCO and HERNANDO COUNTIES: CHRISTMAS IN JULY

Sponsored and Services Donated By: Staywell-A WellCare Company 

Ho-Ho-Hold on to your surfboards because Christmas is in July this year! 
The Early Learning Coalition of Pasco and Hernando Counties, Inc. invites you to kick off summer with free children's games, activities, prizes, pictures with Santa & more!

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

14th Annual Bachelors, Bachelorettes, Baskets and Services Auction

Doors Open at 6:30 p.m.
Auction at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets just $30!
Tickets may be purchased at the following locations:
The Spartan Manor • DeLuca Jewelers • Holladay Insurance
Trinity/Odessa Chamber of Commerce
Join us for the most anticipated event in West Pasco!
Fun, creative “dates” with some of West Pasco’s
most eligible bachelors and bachelorettes!
Services from local businesses – minimum value $500
Beautiful Baskets – minimum value $75
50/50 Tickets • Raffle Tickets
Presented By
For More Information, please contact:
Denise O’Brien / 727-842-9555 / 727-389-4732 / denise.holladayinsurance@gmail.com
OR Marilyn Cicalese / 631-838-0639 / marilync.1216@yahoo.com
OR visit www.communityservicecouncil.org
July 22, 2016
14th Annual Bachelors, Bachelorettes,
Baskets and Services Auction
Sponsored by
Medical Center of Trinity/Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point
Marchman Technical College • Suncoast Clinical Research • Sunrise Consulting Group
Pasco Aging Network • Minuteman Press of New Port Richey

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

West Pasco Business Network

Held every Wednesday

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

West Pasco Democratic Club Presents: Rock The Election

Meet and Great Candidates: Barry Horvath for County Commission District 3
Pam Keith for US Senate
Jon Sidney Larkin for Property Appraiser
Amanda Murphy, Rep. Florida House District 36
Robert Tager for House of Representatives, D12
Keynote: Rob Lorei, News Director WMNF

Cash Bar-Dinner Choice: 1/2 Baked Chicken or Kielbasa, Kraut, Pierogis or Veggie Pasta, Scalloped Potatoes, California Medley,Iced Tea, Coke- $30.00 per person 

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

2016 Summer Sunset Concert Series

Limited Seating provided. Bring a blanket or a chair. Concerts may be cancelled due to severe weather. For more information, please call 727-841-4560
July 9th- Katz Downstairz
July 23rd- Coastal Acoustic Barefoot Music
August 6th- Isaac Byrd Jr.

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

SWOT Analysis Meeting - Open to Citizens

Please click this link for info on a great planning meeting called SWOT. This exercise will help the County see our Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats.

http://pascocountyfl.net/Calendar.aspx?EID=4779&month=7&year=2016&day=25&calType=0

I hope you can attend, it is a great opportunity to voice your opinion.

8:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Traila Parks' Drag Queen BINGO featuring Natasha Richards

Starts at 8:30pm
Doors open at 8:00pm
No Cover-Just Great Fun and Prizes
Show at 11:00pm
Drink Specials

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

WPCC Executive Committee Meeting

Executive Committee Meeting- IHOP

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

WPCC Ribbon Cutting: The Decker Group Showroom

Showroom is ready now and will celebrate a Ribbon Cutting with them

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Block Advisors: Tax Q&A

Our Round Tables have been postponed this month because of vacations.  Instead, Block Advisors will be holding a Tax Q&A on Tuesday, July 26th from noon until 1:30 P.M.  Block Advisor Enrolled Agents will be available to answer all your tax questions. 

 The meeting will be held at the Block Advisors Port Richey office, located at 9037 US Hwy 19 Port Richey 34668.   

 We look forward to your participation and to seeing you at this Q&A session.  Snacks and beverages will be provided.

 TO REGISTER please click on the link below and complete the information requested.  A confirmation message will be sent to you acknowledging your registration or announcing that the available slots have been filled.  All information provided to Eventbrite is solely for the purpose of the Block Advisors office to better serve you at this function.

 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tax-qa-tickets-26521308949

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

WPCC/WPBA/ROOTERS/TPBN JOINT MIXER

Come Join us for a night of networking 

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Big Brothers Big Sisters Orientation

Learn about:

• Our mission and goals
• The positive impacts of having a mentor
• Who are the children we serve
• The variety of programs we offer
• What’s required to become a Big
• Volunteer commitments and expectations
• How to handle cultural differences
• Dos and Don’ts of being a Big

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Port Richey Brochure Exchange

Port Richey Brochure Exchange 

$11.00 payable to your server 

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

WPCC Ribbon Cutting- Family Chiropractic Center for Wellness

Please Note Time-2:30pm 

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

YPG Social Event-"Race to Escape"

YPG Social Event-Race to Escape”
$25 per person
MUST RSVP in order to participate
jtaylor@tampabay.com.

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

STUFF the BUS for TEACHERS

WE HAVE A SPOT FOR YOU!
Friday, July 29
Saturday, July 30
Sunday, July 31
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Coming this summer, the 6th Annual 2016 Stuff The Bus for Teachers! You can be a part of helping teachers stock their classrooms with school supplies for their students. EASY SIGN UP at http://tiny.cc/2016StuffTheBus or visit www.unitedwaypasco.org and click on Volunteer for more details. 3-hour shifts available! 10a-1p/1p-4p. Check out our sort/pack dates too!
LOOK for the school bus at these WAL-MART donation sites and help us STUFF THE BUS! Questions? 727-835-2028
WAL-MART DONATION SITES
US 19- Hudson
SR 54-Wesley Chapel
Land O Lakes Blvd, Lutz
Gall Blvd-Zephyrhills
SR 54-New Port Richey
US 19-Port Richey

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

World Traveling Magician: Dan Stapleton

Merlin's Theater welcomes back by popular demand, As seen on  "America's Got Talent", Dan Stapleton. World Traveling magician with 20+ years cruise ship entertainer. Friday, July 29th at 8:00 pm and Saturday, July 30th at 4:00 pm & 8:00 pm.

Call for ticket information at 727-748-8800 or 727-748-8822.

tickets can be purchased at www.visualmagicshop.com/events.

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

STUFF the BUS for TEACHERS

WE HAVE A SPOT FOR YOU!
Friday, July 29
Saturday, July 30
Sunday, July 31
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Coming this summer, the 6th Annual 2016 Stuff The Bus for Teachers! You can be a part of helping teachers stock their classrooms with school supplies for their students. EASY SIGN UP at http://tiny.cc/2016StuffTheBus or visit www.unitedwaypasco.org and click on Volunteer for more details. 3-hour shifts available! 10a-1p/1p-4p. Check out our sort/pack dates too!
LOOK for the school bus at these WAL-MART donation sites and help us STUFF THE BUS! Questions? 727-835-2028
WAL-MART DONATION SITES
US 19- Hudson
SR 54-Wesley Chapel
Land O Lakes Blvd, Lutz
Gall Blvd-Zephyrhills
SR 54-New Port Richey
US 19-Port Richey

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

West Pasco Business Network

Held every Wednesday

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

World Traveling Magician: Dan Stapleton

Merlin's Theater welcomes back by popular demand, As seen on  "America's Got Talent", Dan Stapleton. World Traveling magician with 20+ years cruise ship entertainer. Friday, July 29th at 8:00 pm and Saturday, July 30th at 4:00 pm & 8:00 pm.

Call for ticket information at 727-748-8800 or 727-748-8822.

tickets can be purchased at www.visualmagicshop.com/events.

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

STUFF the BUS for TEACHERS

WE HAVE A SPOT FOR YOU!
Friday, July 29
Saturday, July 30
Sunday, July 31
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Coming this summer, the 6th Annual 2016 Stuff The Bus for Teachers! You can be a part of helping teachers stock their classrooms with school supplies for their students. EASY SIGN UP at http://tiny.cc/2016StuffTheBus or visit www.unitedwaypasco.org and click on Volunteer for more details. 3-hour shifts available! 10a-1p/1p-4p. Check out our sort/pack dates too!
LOOK for the school bus at these WAL-MART donation sites and help us STUFF THE BUS! Questions? 727-835-2028
WAL-MART DONATION SITES
US 19- Hudson
SR 54-Wesley Chapel
Land O Lakes Blvd, Lutz
Gall Blvd-Zephyrhills
SR 54-New Port Richey
US 19-Port Richey