Events for April 2015
Greater SouthShore Chamber of Commerce
Apr 1    Business After Hours Sponsored by Ricky's
Business After Hours
Sponsored by: Ricky's

6520 N. US Hwy 41
Apollo Beach, FL 33572

(813) 641-8792

Join us for FUN, Good Food, Drinks and Door Prizes!
 
Date: April 1, 2015
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Ricky's
6520 N US Hwy 41
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, April 1, 2015
5:30- 7:30 PM
Fees/Admission: FREE
Apr 2    Oldies Car Club at Kaz's Seafood Dive Parking Plaza
Kaz's Seafood Dive offers food and beverage specials first Thursday of the month.  Come and take a gander at the most beautiful old restored cars and then stop in at Kaz's for a meal.  Bring a friend, have a drink, enjoy the breeze on our patio.  www.theseafooddive.com
 
Date: April 2, 2015
Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://www.theseafooddive.com
Location: 6190 US 41 N, Apollo Beach, FL
EMail: theseafooddive@gmail.com
Apr 8    WEDNESDAY WAKE UP COFFEE/TEA Sponsored by Brothers EZ Moving
Wednesday Wake UP Coffee/Tea

Sponsored by:
Brothers EZ Moving

8:30 AM

Wednesday April 8,2015

at
SouthShore Chamber Office
Date: April 8, 2015
Time: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Location: 137 Harbor Village Ln.
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, April 8, 2015
8:30 am
Apr 8    SBDC "Smart Start"
Hillsborough County

Small Business Development Center
Workshop


"Smart Start"

Wednesday, April 8, 2015
9:00- 11:00am


RSVP at https://sbic.hillsboroughcounty.org
Date: April 8, 2015
Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Website: https://sbic.hillsboroughcounty.org
Location: SouthShore Chamber of Commerce
137 Harbor Village Ln.
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
Conference Room
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, April 8,2015
9:00am- 11:00am
Fees/Admission: FREE
Apr 9    Ribbon Cutting - Railroad Industrial Credit Union
RIBBON CUTTING
@ Railroad & Industrial Credit Union

619 30th Street NE
Ruskin, FL 33570

(813) 361-5600

8:30 AM
Join us for Raffles and Refreshments

 
Date: April 9, 2015
Time: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Location: Railroad & Industrial Credit Union
619 30th Street NE
Ruskin, FL 33570
Date/Time Details: Thursday, April 9th
@ 8:30am
Apr 11    WORLD'S WORST 5K

WORLD’S WORST 5K
 

PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT
THE NATIONAL MS SOCIETY

" Every Step Puts Us Closer To A Cure"
 

Sat., April 11, 2015

Bell Creek Nature Preserve

10940 McMullen Road, Riverview, FL 33569

$25.00 per person

8:30 am Check-in

Rain or Shine

 

REGISTER AT: www.active.com


 


 

Date: April 11, 2015
Time: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location:

Bell Creek Nature Preserve

10940 McMullen Road, Riverview, FL 33569

Date/Time Details:

Sat., April 11, 2015

Fees/Admission:

$25.00 per person

Apr 14    Pigs in the Parking Lot Committee Meeting
 Pigs in the Parking Lot Committee Meeting

9:00AM
Chamber Office
Date: April 14, 2015
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: 137 Harbor Village Lane
Apollo Beach, FL  33572
Date/Time Details: April 14, 2015
9:00 am
Apr 15    Ambassador Meeting


 
The Ambassador Committee is a great opportunity for participants to gain additional business exposure, as they are the first to meet and greet Chamber members.

Join us on Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Chamber Board Room
Date: April 15, 2015
Time: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Location: Chamber Conference Room
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, April 15,2015
8:30 AM
Apr 17    Landing (Web) Page Training Day
Landing Web Page Training
Assistance on creating your own FREE website within the chamber's website.
Date: April 17, 2015
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: The SouthShore Chamber of Commerce
137 Harbor Village Dr
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
**Boardroom**
Space is limited - call now to reserve your space.
Date/Time Details: Friday, April 17, 2015
10:00am-12:00pm
Fees/Admission: FREE - to all members interested in learning more about creating their business profile and landing page on the chamber's website.
Apr 17    Challenges Facing The Wimauma Community
Discussion on the many problems facing the Wimauma community. With the expansion of new stores and increasing home development these challenges need to be addressed
Date: April 17, 2015
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: Sun City Center United Methodist Church DelWebb Blvd/ West
Contact: Natalie Meltzer
EMail: lmeltzer2@tampabay.rr.com
Date/Time Details: April 17th 1 p.m.
Fees/Admission: free - The public is welcome
Apr 17    Breaking Free: Silent No More
Visions of Hope International Hosts Second Annual Charity Fashion Event, Breaking FREE: Silent No More
Come celebrate a magical evening featuring domestic violence survivors as they grace the runway at our premier fashion show.
For more information, contact Lorianne DeLoreto-Wallace, CEO/Founder at
lorianne@vhinternational.org OR
813-898-8337
Date: April 17, 2015
Time: 6:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Location: TPepin Hospitality Centre
in Tampa
Date/Time Details: Friday, April 17, 2015
6:30pm
@ the TPepin Hospitality Centre
Fees/Admission: Tickets to Breaking Free: Silent No More are $95 each and can be purchased at
www.vhinternational.org
Sponsorship opportunities are available. All proceeds will benefit Visions of Hope Project Restoration.
Apr 18 - Apr 19    The Market Place "SPRING GARDEN MARKET" 2015
SPRING * The most beautiful time of the year. A time when NEW life begins, perfect weather to be outside. What a perfect time to give our yards & gardens a makeover. Why spend money at a big box store - chains... When you can get healthy, beautiful plants & flowers from a true 'local' Florida native, with years of experience in growing plants that thrive in Florida, near the bay. Better prices & one on one customer service!
APRIL 18-19 @ The Market Place ~ Spring Garden Market, you will find GORGEOUS plants & flowers from the DUGOUT NURSERY! A local artist with a green thumb, blooming beauty every day in the South Shore area!!

The Dugout Nursery, owned by local resident & native, Marlene Hampton & daughter Bonnie Koon will be THE FEATURED Vendor at The Market Place, with healthy plants & flowers made for this Florida climate.  Come on out to The Market Place @ South Shore Shabby Shack and see the BEAUTIFUL assortment of fresh, organically grown plants & flowers.

Special Guest & local native resident, Marcia Marlow Kickliter of "Momma-Grammy's Crafts" will have her beautiful yard art.  From wreaths, to garden displays, she will have a nice selection of beautiful, upcycled & hand crafted items with things found in nature...  

SATURDAY ~ SPECIAL GUEST MUSIC ARTIST ~
GERI BLOUNT - Acoustic Guitar, Singer, Songwriter, Entertainer -Tampa, Orlando, Florida
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Geri-Blount-SingerSongwriter/107874079382996?fref=ts

**Grilled Hotdogs, Sodas, Water, Chips will be available, donations accepted....
 
Date: April 18, 2015
Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Website: http://the1marketplace.biz
Location: 118A FLAMINGO DRIVE * APOLLO BEACH 33572
Contact: SOUTH SHORE SHABBY SHACK
EMail: the1marketplace@aol.com
Date/Time Details: SATURDAY & SUNDAY, APRIL 18 & 19 FROM 8AM TO 4PM
Fees/Admission: FREE
Apr 18    Kenneth Freunscht Scholarship Golf Scramble
Kenneth Freunscht Scholarship Golf Scramble
 
Date: April 18, 2015
Time: 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Summerfield Crossing Golf Club

 
Date/Time Details: Saturday, April 18, 2015
8:30 AM Shotgun Start
Fees/Admission: $60.00 per golfer
includes 18 holes of golf, cart, drink tickets, grill ticket, prizes for 1st place, closest to the pin, and many GREAT prizes from Tampa Bay area businesses.

For more information call:
Marge Davis 813-277-4925
Cathy Massena 813-326-4692
Apr 21    Pigs in the Parking Lot Committee Meeting
 Pigs in the Parking Lot
Committee Meeting

Tuesday, April 21

9:00 am

SouthShore Chamber office
Date: April 21, 2015
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: 137 Harbor Village Lane
Apollo Beach, FL  33572
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, April 21, 2015
9:00 am
Apr 22    RESCHEDULED-Educational Partnership Committee Meeting
RESCHEDULED--Educational Partnership Committee Meeting
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
8:30 AM
** NO MEETING APRIL 29TH**



 
Date: April 22, 2015
Time: 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: SouthShore Chamber of Commerce
137 Harbor Village Lane
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, April 22, 2015
8:30 AM
Apr 23    Passion for Fashion Trunk Show
GFWC Ruskin Women's Club &
Firehouse Cultural Center

present:
Accessories & More
Janet Carr Sarasota, FL

(941) 922-9298


Passion for Fashion
Trunk Show


Thursday, April 23, 2015
3:00pm to 7:00pm


To be held at
The Firehouse Cultural Center


All proceeds benefit the GFWC Ruskin Women's Club &
The Firehouse Cultural Center


 
Date: April 23, 2015
Time: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Firehouse Cultural Center
 101 1st Ave. NE
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 645-7651
Date/Time Details: Thursday, April 23, 2015
 3-7pm
Fees/Admission: Tickets $10 per person
includes entry to sale & a food buffet
Apr 23    East Bay High School Drum Lines 2nd Annual Eat to the Beat Concert
East Bay High School - Drum Lines 2nd Annual Eat to the Beat Concert
April 23rd
Date: April 23, 2015
Time: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: East Bay High School Auditorium
7710 Old Big Bend Rd
Gibsonton, FL 33534
** raffles  - movie tickets, various gift cards
Date/Time Details: April 23rd - Drum Line starts at 7pm
Food Trucks arrive @ 5:30pm
Featuring Michelle Fadeo's On the Go - Sandwiches, cubans, burgers & salads
AND
In Law Subs - hot & cold subs

 
Fees/Admission: $5.00 for tickets at the door
Apr 24 - Apr 25    FANCY FLEA - 2015 Spring Vintage Home & Garden Market

TWO DAY EVENT! Friday-Saturday, April 24-25, 2015

The Fancy Flea Vintage Home & Garden Market is an upscale outdoor vintage show held twice each year in the spring & fall at the Strawberry Festival Fairgrounds in Plant City (between Tampa & Orlando), Florida. This show offers shabby chic decor, garden art & plants, antiques, primitives, mid-century modern furnishings, baked goods, salvage, a food truck rally, live music, original art, tons of painted furniture, primitives, mid century décor and more. A little bit of everything for everyone!

Admission: $5.00

Parking: Complimentary parking at all shows.

Location: The entrance to the show is located at 289 N. Ritter Rd., Plant City, FL 33563 via your GPS. You... may also enter at 2701 Reynolds St. West, Plant City, FL 33563. Watch for signs to enter parking area. You may also enter off of Highway 92 at Ritter Rd which is ¼ mile west of the Thonotosassa Rd & Highway 92 intersection on the left.

Food & Beverage: In Plant City, there are many vendors selling food and drinks as well as a food truck rally providing an assortment of delicious food. Picnic tables will be set up for your convenience.

ATM: There is an ATM on site at the show in Fancy Flea headquarters.

Airport: Tampa International Airport
 
Date: April 24, 2015
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Website: http://www.FancyFlea.net
Location: PLANT CITY - STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL GROUNDS - 289 RITTER ST, PLANT CITY
Contact: 863-712-3278
Date/Time Details: 04/24 & 04/25
Fees/Admission: $5
Apr 28    Marketing Committee Meeting
Marketing Committee Meeting

SouthShore Chamber Boardroom
137 Harbor Village Ln
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
813-645-1366
Date: April 28, 2015
Time: 9:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Location: SouthShore Chamber Boardroom
137 Harbor Village Ln
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
813-645-1366
Date/Time Details: 4th Tuesday of each month @ 9:00am
Apr 28    Teacher Appreciation Celebration
Teacher Appreciation Celebration
Date: April 28, 2015
Time: 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: Firehouse Cultural Center
101 1st Ave
Ruskin, FL 33570

 
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, April 28, 2015
3:30-6:30pm
Apr 30    Pigs in the Parking Lot Committee Meeting
 Pigs in the Parking Lot Committee Meeting
Thursday, April 30
9:00AM
Chamber Office
Date: April 30, 2015
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: 137 Harbor Village Lane
Apollo Beach, FL  33572
Date/Time Details: Thursday, April 30, 2015
9:00 am
Apr 30    New Member Orientation
New Member Orientation
at the SouthShore Chamber of Commerce

Thursday, April 30, 2015
9:00-10:00

137 Harbor Village Ln.
Apollo Beach, FL 33572

 
Date: April 30, 2015
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: SouthShore Chamber of Commerce
137 Harbor Village Ln
Apollo Beach, Fl 33572
Date/Time Details: Thursday, April 30, 2015
9:00-10:00