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Pajamas For Foster Care Children

For FishHawk resident Robyn Walters, affectionately nicknamed ‘Sunny’ by her 10 grandchildren, the routine surrounding bedtime has always been a sacred one, and incomplete without a pair of cozy pajamas ready in hand. Having raised five children of her own and previously fostered 32 kids, Walters has always made it a priority to ensure brand-new nightwear remains available in her home.

Although no longer actively fostering children, Walters held steadfast to this passion while volunteering with the West Florida Foster Care Services (WFFCS) on a previous project. Upon speaking with a friend and fellow volunteer, Barbara Howard, Walters expressed her desire to start a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing children in the foster care system with opportunities to receive new pajamas, one she planned to christen as ‘Sunny’s PJs.’

“Pajamas are something we all take for granted,” said Walters. “They deserve at least one pair of new pajamas when they come in.”

However, after her stage IV pancreatic cancer diagnosis, Walters’ family and friends took it as an opportunity to get the community involved with her mission. Upon inviting the director of family advocacy of the West Florida Foster Care Services, Janet Rinaldi, to attend a Riverview Woman’s Club meeting in April as the guest speaker, Howard began to realize the connection between Walters’ aspirations and the work of the WFFCS. After confirming a partnership

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between Walters and WFFCS, the Sunny’s PJs drive was born.

“Her family and friends decided to host this donation drive in her honor as a way to help her still fulfill that dream and give her some encouragement while she’s going through her cancer treatment,” said Rinaldi.

Donations of brand-new pajamas are currently being collected by the WFFCS through its ‘empty closets,’ or collection sites, whose hours are made available on the WFFCS website.

These locations include Temple Terrace United Methodist Church, located at 5030 E. Busch Blvd. in Temple Terrace; Riverview United Methodist Church, located at 8002 U.S. Hwy. 301 S. in Riverview; and Theater Arts and Dance Alliance (TADA), located at 16711 FishHawk Blvd. in Lithia. For those interested in making a monetary donation, there is a direct link available on the WFFCS website.

Hoping that this drive will one day indeed become a nonprofit, Walters is appreciative of all the support she has received from friends, family and the community.

“I cannot begin to say thank you enough for taking the smallest little sliver of a dream that I had before I knew I had any kind of illness that I might not someday be able to do it and making that wish come true,” said Walters. “There’s no amount of gratitude I can begin to show them.”

For more information, visit https://wfcs. org/ or the WFFCS Facebook page.

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Bolts Brew Fest, Summer Camps & More...

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Bolts To Hold Brew Fest At AMALIE Arena

The Tampa Bay Lightning will be hosting the sixth annual Bolts Brew Fest at AMALIE Arena on Friday, August 11 beginning at 8 p.m. The event will ofer craft beers from a variety of diferent local craft breweries, oversized games, ThunderBug and more. General admission tickets include entry at 8 p.m., ‘general admission plus’ tickets provide entry at 7 p.m., and VIP admission is at 6 p.m. Fans are encouraged to get their tickets early. For additional information and to purchase tickets, visit https:// boltsbrewfest.com/.

Free Beer Returns To Busch Gardens For Limited Time

Busch Gardens is giving another reason to celebrate summer with free beer. It’s Busch Gardens’ way of saying thank you and helping guests cool down and beat the heat while enjoying new thrills, new shows, special events and fan-favorite animal experiences all summer long. From now until Thursday, July 20, guests 21 and older can enjoy a free pour at Twisted Tails Pretzels, located in the Pantopia area of the park from 10:30 a.m. to one hour before park closure. For more information, visit its website at www.buschgardenstampa.com.

Summer Dance Camps

Dance Quest International is hosting a series of summer dance camps perfect for tiny dancers of all ages.

Join in with The Miracle That Is in You Dance Camp as campers dance the summer away learning fun dances inspired by favorite Encanto characters. Come experience a fusion of dance styles from creative movement, ballet, hip hop, to a splash of jazz! This camp will focus on beginner-friendly dances and lots of fun. For ages 3-9, it runs from Monday to Thursday, June 1922, with the times being 9 a.m.12 Noon, 1-4 p.m. or 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

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Dated at Valrico, FL this 15th Day of June 2023 its way to Tampa Bay in the Pirates & Fairies Dance Camp. Climb aboard and decide be ye pirate or fairy? Will you spread your wings and sprinkle a little pixie dust or is it the plank for ye? Join in as it adventures past the second star to the right on a journey through music, movement and fun crafts. For ages 3-9, this camp runs from Monday to Thursday, June 26-29, with the times being 9 a.m.-12 Noon, 1-4 p.m. or 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

And lastly, Aerial Silks Camp will teach the basics of aerial acrobatics using silks. Your dancer will soar to new heights at this exciting camp, which is only for beginner/intermediate students ages 7-12. It will run from Wednesday to Friday, June 21-23, 1-4 p.m.

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Summer Camps For Children And Young Adults With Special Needs

Johnson’s All Care, located at 1005 W. Bloomingdale Ave. in Brandon, will be hosting a summer camp for children ages 5-13 years with special needs. Camp will run from Monday, June 5 through Tuesday, August 4 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. There will be indoor and outdoor activities, including bowling, movies, music and crafts. The cost is $350 per week and includes outings and lunch. For additional information, contact Freda Johnson at jacchildcarecenter@gmail.com or call 813-360-6340.

Teens and young adults ages 16-22 years of age with special needs can attend summer camp at K2 Escape Academy, located 516 Corner Dr. in Brandon. Camp will run from June 5 through August 4 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; extended hours can be discussed. Activities will include themed celebrations, team sports, bowling and movies. For more information, contact Jasmine White at jwhite.k2escapeinc@gmail.com or register online at www.k2escape.org.

Sassy Cat Club Cafe Summer Events

The Sassy Cat Club Cafe will be hosting a variety of events this summer at its Brandon location at 735 W. Lumsden Rd. There will be reading hour with Molly, family movie nights, yoga with cats and a Dungeons & Dragons campaign. Information about it and all of the events can be found on its website at https://sassycatclubcafe.com/ or by calling 813-409-3670. Reservations are required as spaces are limited.

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