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Published: January 2, 2009

Today

AT THE CROSSROADS: "Crossroads: A Tribute to Cream and Eric Clapton," will be at 9:30 p.m. at Bourbon Street Night Club, 4331 U.S. 19, New Port Richey. Doors open at 8 p.m. For information, call (727) 843-0686.

Today Through Sunday

LACROSSE THE UNIVERSE: The Third Annual Dick's Sporting Goods Tournament of Champions will be held at the Wesley Chapel District Park at Boyette and Overpass roads. The best lacrosse teams from the United States and Canada will compete for the coveted championship trophy. For information, go to www.ndplacrosse.com.

Saturday

CRUISING TO THE CLASSICS: The Dade City Cruise-In will be held from 3 to 8 p.m. around the historic Pasco County Courthouse, 37918 Meridian Ave. Hosted by the Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce, the monthly cruise-in draws hundreds of classic and vintage vehicles to downtown, where a disc jockey plays tunes to add to the ambiance. There also will be vendors, and downtown shops will remain open during the event.

POCKET CHANGE: The Zephyrhills Coin Club will hold a coin show from 8 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at the Eagles Lodge 3752, 4259 New River Road at the corner of State Road 54. Admission is free. For information, call (813) 779-1649.

THE PRODUCERS: The Show Place Dinner Theatre's Florida Regional Theatre will present its premiere show, "The Producers," a comedy by Mel Brooks, at 16128 U.S. 19, Hudson, through Feb. 22. For information, call (727) 863-7949 or visit www.showpalace.net for full show schedule.

SHOW YOUR TALENT: Chasco Fiesta talent search auditions will be at 9 a.m. at Richey Suncoast Theatre, New Port Richey. Singers, dancers, musicians, bands, comedians and other performers between ages 5 and 25 are welcome to audition. Visit www.sbray.com and click on the Talent Search link for information and applications. Once the application is completed, call (727) 842-7651 or e-mail chasco @westpasco.com for an appointment.

STEP 1, 2: The Dance Club of Betmar Acres will hold a ballroom dance at 7 p.m. at Clubhouse 2 on Lakewood Drive in Zephyrhills. Music will be by Mark Coolidge. Betmar Acres is a mobile home community for residents 55 and older.

Sunday

EAT AND SHOP FOR CAUSE: The Cotee River Lions Club will hold its monthly "all you can eat" breakfast and flea market from 8 to 11:30 a.m. The breakfast consists of pancakes, eggs, sausage, home fries, grits, toast, coffee, tea and orange juice. The donation for the breakfast is $4 and benefits the Cotee River Lions Handicapped and Braille Trail Park on the banks of the Pithlachascotee River at 8320 Plathe Road, New Port Richey (north of Trouble Creek Road and south of Massachusetts Avenue between Rowan and Little roads).

For additional information regarding the breakfast, membership in the Lions Club, or if you know someone who needs assistance with their eyesight, call Lion Ken Huber at (727) 863-6070.

BREAKFAST WITH THE VETS: Breakfast will be served from 8 to 11 a.m. at VFW Post 10167, 4619 Bartelt Road, Holiday. Eggs, bacon, biscuits and gravy, sausage, french toast, hash browns, fruit, juice, toast and coffee will be served for a cost of $6. For information, call (727) 938-5977.

Upcoming

NO GREEN TO GO GREEN: Learn new methods of eco-friendly living at The Green Expo from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 10 at the Pasco County Fairgrounds, 36722 State Road 52, Dade City.

There will be educational exhibits, demonstrations and product giveaways. Learn about alternative forms of energy, eco-friendly gardening techniques and energy-saving light bulbs. The event is free. Also, enjoy free refreshments. For information, call (352) 521-4288.

HEATING UP THE DISCUSSION: Join a discussion on global warming from noon to 1 p.m. Jan. 9 at the CARES Rao Musunuru Enrichment Center, 12417 Clock Tower Parkway in Hudson. The discussion will be moderated by Bill Griffiths.

Griffiths is a concerned grandfather who thinks the global warming discussion could use some new contributors. Griffiths will give a 30-minute lecture on the basics of global warming, followed by an exchange among all the attendees. For information, call the center at (727) 863-6868.

A LITTLE JAZZ: Dade City jazz musician Valerie Gillespie will perform from 6 to 10 p.m. Jan. 10 at The Garden Club in Dade City.

Gillespie has a new CD, "A Little Rough Around the Edges."

DYNAMIC DUO: The New Port Richey Library, 5939 Main St., New Port Richey, will welcome the new folk-bluegrass duo Jeni and Billy at 7 p.m. Jan. 22.

For information, call Ann Scott, library events and outreach director, at (727) 853-1265.

Send items to Sarah Rothwell, The Tampa Tribune, 15310 Amberly Drive, Suite 102, Tampa FL 33647; e-mail to srothwell@tampatrib.com; or fax to (813) 975-9488.

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