Calendar of Events
December
December 1
Plant City Thrift Store
Plant City Chamber of Commerce Christmas Tree Competition (one of twenty trees competing!)
December 7th - 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
The Spring Boutique
After hours shopping EXTRAVAGANZA featuring special selections and refreshments.
December 11thDeadline for Holiday Toy Drive
December 20thDeadline for Holiday Gift Card Drive
December 24th - December 27thChristmas Holidays
Retail operations and administrative offices closed.
November
November 2nd - 6 p.m.
"Peace Couture" Fashion Event
Saks Fifth Avenue
258 Westshore Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33609
South Entrance
Complimentary Valet Parking
Style and Cause Converge in an Exploration of the Senses for a fashionable evening benefiting The Spring of Tampa Bay, Inc. Indulge in Specialties from Tampa Bay Restaurants Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, 717 South, Edibles by Ethel, Bella’s Café, Square One Burgers, Lowry Park Zoo Catering & Bamboozle Café, Raw Bar Sushi, Starbucks.
Peace is Sexy. Giving is Haute.
Live Entertainment throughout the Evening FEATURING A LOCAL CELEBRITY FASHION SHOW WITH MODELS: Pat Burrell (Tampa Bay Rays), Michelle Burrell (SoHo Cycling), Miss Florida Rachael Todd, Steve Yerrid (The Yerrid Law Firm), Wendy Ryan (ABC Action News), Maryann Ferenc (Mise en Place), Ryan Nece (NFL Player), Allison Stokes (Ryan Nece Foundation), Brooke Bennett (Olympic Gold Medalist), BT Nguyen (Restaurant BT),
Aakash Patel (Public Relations Coordinator, Westin Tampa Bay), Farrukh Quraishi (Former Pro Soccer Player/COO Brock Communications).
Personal “Fashion Forecast” Readings
Complimentary Saks’ Fifth Avenue Spa Services
Highlighted by the Sounds of the Season
Red Carpet Interviews by ABC Action News
ADMISSION TICKET: $50.00 PATRON TICKET: $75.00 (VIP Benefits)
SPECIAL TICKETS PACKAGES AVAILABLE FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS – 4 FOR $100
Please contact Allison Dolcy for tickets.
(813)247-5433 Ext. 336
Start the Holiday Shopping Season Helping The Spring of Tampa Bay *A SPECIAL SAVINGS ON SAKS MERCHANDISE 5% Donation of Evening’s Sales Benefit The Spring of Tampa Bay, Inc. (Up to $5,000)
*EXCLUSIONS DO APPLY TO THE SPECIAL DISCOUNT
OFFICIAL
REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM DIVISION OF
COUNSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING 1.800.435.7352. PLEASE REFER TO NUMBER
SC-00446/LR. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.
NO GOODS OR SERVICES HAVE BEEN PROVIDED BY THE SPRING OF TAMPA BAY,
INC. UNLESS NOTED ABOVE.
Celebrity Models
Pat Burrell (Tampa Bay Rays), Michelle Burrell (SoHo Cycling), Miss Florida Rachael Todd, Steve Yerrid (Yerrid Law Group), Wendy Ryan (ABC Action News), Maryann Ferenc (Mise en Place), Ryan Nece (NFL Player), Allison Stokes (Ryan Nece Foundation), Brooke Bennett (Olympic Gold Medalist), BT Nguyen (Restaurant BT), Aakash Patel (Public Relations Coordinator, Westin Tampa Bay), Farrukh Quraishi (Former Pro Soccer Player/COO Brock Communications).
Restaurants
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, 717 South, Edibles by Ethel, Bella’s Café, Square One Burgers, Lowry Park Zoo Catering, Bamboozle Café
Sponsors
- AAA
- Premier Eye Care, Lorna Gregory Taylor
- The Hole Story, The McNichols Family
- The Yerrid Foundation
- Touching Tomorrow, The Closshey Family
- Michael Murphy Gallery
- ClearpH
- ShutterBooth
- Sirius Systems
- 4D Interactive, Inc.
November 21stBenefit Fish Fry at The Tiny Tap
November 26thThanksgiving Day
Retail operations and administrative offices closed.
October
During Domestic Violence Awareness month, several events will be held during October to raise domestic violence awareness. Each event will bring residents of Hillsborough County together to take a stand against domestic violence and bring peace to the community.
Since purple is the color of domestic violence, we ask that you wear your favorite purple attire during October and when attending Peace It Together events to show your support for peace.
October 1, 2009: 7 a.m.19th Annual Mabel H. Bexley Gift of Peace Breakfast
Keynote speakers: Ted Bunch, Co-founder of A Call To Men
Jareb Dauplaise, screen actor who recently starred in the hit series "The Suite Life
of Zach and Cody"
A La Carte Pavilion
4050 Dana Shores Drive
Tampa, FL 33634
The 19th Annual Gift of
Peace Breakfast for The Spring joins together leaders from Tampa Bay's
business and civic communities as well as law enforcement agencies.
This powerful and moving event challenges over 800 influential men and
women to prevent domestic violence, protect victims, and change our
communities.This year, we are honored to have as our keynote speaker
Ted Bunch - founder of A Call to Men, a leading national organization
addressing men's violence against women.
Payment and registration required.
All proceeds go to The Spring of Tampa Bay.
 October 6, 2009 - 6 p.m.
Tampa Memorial Candlelight Vigil
Guest Performances: Tampa Bay Children's Choir
Leigh & Steve Humes
Franciscan Center
3010 Perry Avenue
Tampa, FL 33603
Join residents of Hillsborough County as we remember those who tragically lost their lives as a result of domestic violence.
Open to the public
October 7, 2009 - 9 a.m.
Hillsborough County Proclamation
County Center
601 East Kennedy Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33602
Join public officials and community members as Hillsborough County commissioners help raise awareness about the dangers of domestic violence.
Open to the public
October 8, 2009 - 8 p.m.
University of Tampa Domestic Violence Awareness Seminar
Fletcher Lounge, University of Tampa Campus
401 W. Kennedy Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33606
Hosted by Alpha Chi Omega, the domestic violence awareness seminar is an opportunity for students and the public to learn about domestic violence from experts at The Spring of Tampa Bay.
Open to all students and the public
October 10, 2009 - 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Plant City Spring Thrift Store First Birthday & Sale!
Simply Spring II Thrift Store
1417 S. Collins
Plant City, FL 33563
813-754-1260
Open to the public
October 11th - 8 a.m.
4th Annual "Love Shouldn’t Hurt" Motorcycle Ride
Plant City Police Center
8 a.m. - Breakfast & Registration
Plant City Police Center
1 Police Center Drive
Plant City, FL 33566
10 a.m. - Motorcycle ride begins. Kick-stands up for 2 hour scenic ride
12 p.m. - 3 p.m. - Lunch & Entertainment
Hungry Harry’s Famous Bar-B-Que
3116 Land O' Lakes Boulevard
Land O’Lakes, FL 34639
Honorary Co-chairs:
Chief Kenneth Albano, Temple Terrace Police Dept. - Major Ryan Burchnell, Florida Highway Patrol - Sheriff David Gee, Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office - Chief Stephen Hogue, Tampa Police Dept. - Chief Thomas Longo, USF Police Dept. - Special Agent in Charge Jim Madden, FL Dept. of Law Enforcement - Chief Bill McDaniel, Plant City Police Dept. - State Attorney Mark A. Ober, Hillsborough County - Chief Paul F. Sireci, Tampa International Airport Police Dept. - Greg Stout, President, Tampa Police Benevolent Association - Endorsed by the Tampa Bay Area Chiefs of Police Association - Master of Ceremonies: Dave McKay, 99.5 WQYK
Cost: $25 per rider with first two hundred registered receiving "Love Shouldn't Hurt" T-shirt and Commemorative Patch.
Come and enjoy good food, music and lots of fun activities at every stop along the way.
October 15th - 6 p.m.
Plant City Memorial Candlelight Vigil
McCall Park
100 N. Collins St.
Plant City, FL 33564
Join residents of Hillsborough County as we remember those who tragically lost their lives as a result of domestic violence.
Open to the public
October 16th - 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Carrabba's Annual Fundraiser for The Spring of Tampa Bay
Carrabba's Italian Grill
700 N. Dale Mabry Hwy.
Tampa, FL 33609
Open to the public
October 17th - 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Shop For A Cause
All Macy's in Hillsborough County
Open to the public
October 20th - 6 p.m.
Men in the Movement Rally
City of Tampa Commendation, presented by Council Member Mulhern
Lykes Gaslight Square Park
410 N. Franklin St.
Tampa, FL 33602
Every day, one man dies as a result of domestic violence. Join the Men in the Movement Rally - an effort to involve men in the dialogue and prevention of domestic violence.
Open to the public
October 21-24 - 8 p.m.
University of Tampa "Dance Happening"
University of Tampa
Falk Theater
401 W. Kennedy Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33606
The annual Dance Happening will feature upbeat, contemporary music and a wide variety of dance styles, including hip-hop, modern, tap, ballet, lyrical and jazz. More than 80 students will participate, and choreography features new work by UT students and alumni.
Open to the public
October 25th - 11:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.
ABC "Taking Action Against Domestic Violence"
WFTS ABC Action News, Channel 11
Rebroadcast of prime-time special.
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