What are you up to this fine Saturday morning? If you're out and about, stop by Traditions on the Green at the Land O' Lakes community center. Bring the kids for pancakes with Santa, crafts and music performed by local school bands. Breakfast starts at 9 a.m. And guess what? Patch will be there! Come say "hey!" The Community Christmas Store at Candlewood Community Church will be open to the public from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. New and gently used items will be for sale. Proceeds from the sale benefit Oasis-A Pregnancy Center. If you're looking for some grownup fun later, Florida Estates …

  Land O' Lakes Little League will have a walk-up registration and Toys for Tots holiday toy drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday for the spring season. Anyone is welcome to drop off a toy, and all donations will go to children in Pasco County. Infant toys and teen items are especially needed, organizers say. Trinity Church of Wesley Chapel will host the Pasco County premiere of The Glass Window, "a family-friendly movie with strong Tampa Bay connections" at 6 p.m. on Saturday.  Tim Paskert, the film’s producer, will make a special guest appearance to discuss the film and answer questions …

Is it just me, or are we some seriously lucky people? Beautiful weather, plenty to do... Enjoy your weekend, all!  Toss a Turkey at the Corn Hole Turkey Toss Tournament. (Say that five times fast.)   First toss is at 9 a.m. Be dazzled during the tree lighting at The Shops at Wiregrass. More than 250,000 lights, 47 miles of wire, 2,000 watts of sound, and 10 tons of holiday dècor all dancing to the music of Trans Siberian Orchestra. Starts at 5 p.m. Saturday. Join members of First Baptist Church of Land O' Lakes for an early worship service Sunday at 8:30 a.m.Bring the kids to Land O' Lakes …

Ahhh, the weekend. Time to laze around, do nothing, think nothing. Let the kids clean the house and do the laundry. Oh, wait, I'm dreaming. Bummer, that was a good one. Oh, well.  At least the weather will be beautiful for whatever your weekend has in store. Forecast calls for a bathing suit and a light sweater: Sunny, mid-70s today, warming to a high near 81 Sunday. Night time lows will be in the mid-50s. Still looking for something to do? Raise your glass: Florida Estates Winery hosts a wine festival from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. today. Music, vendors and tastings, oh my! Get a jump on your …

The weekend is finally here! If you’re wondering what’s going on in the Land O’ Lakes area, you’re in the right place. Here are five things to consider this weekend, Nov. 5-6: The weather should be outstanding – With sunny skies and cool temperatures in the forecast, it’s a great weekend to get outside and have fun. Expect highs in the low 70s on Saturday and around 80 on Sunday. Lows both nights will be in the mid-50s. The SwampFest will be around all weekend – This annual community carnival, complete with midway rides, continues throughout the weekend. Don’t forget to stop by the Land O’ …

The weekend is finally here and there are a lot of things going on around town. If you’re wondering what’s up, here are five things to consider Oct. 29-30: Expect ups and downs in the weather – Saturday’s weather is looking a bit iffy with a 30 percent chance of rain. The high is expected to reach 80 with a low in the lower 50s. Sunday should be mostly sunny with a high in the mid-70s and a low in the upper 50s. You can check out a Laser Party – If you’re looking for something to do on Saturday, stop by Healing Touch Skin Care for a Laser Party! You can meet the new Miss & Mr. Swampfest – …

The weekend is finally here and if you’re wondering what’s up, pull out a notebook! The calendar of events is more than hopping. Here are five things you might want to look into this weekend: You can check out a Fall Bazaar – The Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce is playing host to its first-ever Fall Bazaar on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event takes place at Suncoast Meadows Professional Park. This is just east of the Suncoast Parkway on State Road 54. The event includes jewelry, arts, crafts, games, a cake walk and more. You can even buy a pumpkin for your kids to decorate. You can …

The weekend’s finally here! If you’re wondering what’s going on in and around town, here are five things to consider: Beautiful weather – It should be a great weekend to get outdoors and have some fun. Highs on both Saturday and Sunday are expected to be in the mid-80s. Lows should fall to about the mid-60s. You can go bargain hunting – A fundraising garage sale is being staged throughout the day Saturday in Wesley Chapel. Proceeds benefit Voice for the Orphans. You can check out a barn sale – If you don’t mind the short drive to San Antonio, this looks like a fun event to check out on …

The weekend is finally here! If you’re wondering what’s up in the Land O’ Lakes area Oct. 8-9, here are five things to consider: Questionable weather – Keep an eye on the skies this weekend as rain chances are strong both Saturday and Sunday. You can take in a ski show – Want to see professional water skiers in action? Stop by Hungry Harry’s between 3 and 7 p.m. on Saturday for Dr. Deborah Hawley’s Honorary Mayor’s Barbecue. The cost for food and fun is $25 for adults. You can catch a car and truck show – Love looking at cars? Stop by The Shops of Wiregrass on Saturday. The fun starts at 3 p.…

The weekend is finally here and there are a lot of things going on around town. If you’re wondering what’s up for Sept. 17-18, here are five things to consider: The weather might be questionable – Chances for rain are a little more present over the weekend than they’ve been for most of the week. On the upside, it looks like the best chance comes Sunday evening. Highs should be in the low 90s with lows in the 70s. You can help clean up – Even if you’re not registered for the Coastal Cleanup, you can still get involved by cleaning up around your home. Just grab a bag, pick up some litter and …

The weekend’s here and the Land O’ Lakes area isn’t lacking for things to do. If you’re wondering what’s up, here are five things to consider for Sept. 10-11: The weather should be better – After a week of high rain chances, our prospect for storms is finally coming back down. The rain chances this weekend are in the 20-to-30 percent range on Saturday and Sunday. Expect highs to creep back up into the 90s though. You can attend a wine festival – Florida Estates Winery plans a special celebration Saturday at 11 a.m. Stop by to check out wine made right here in Land O’ Lakes. You can check out …

The long holiday weekend is finally here and if you’re wondering what’s up, here are five things to consider: The weather – The tropical weather system in the Gulf won’t be coming our way exactly, but we could still be in for a few drops of rain. Keep your eyes on the sky as you go about enjoying your time off from work and school. You can share your Labor Day ideas on Patch – If you’re going to a special event, know where to find the best deals on barbecue fare or just snap some great pictures while you’re out and about this weekend, share them on Land O’ Lakes Patch. Just comment below, use…

The weekend is here and there are plenty of things going on in and around town. If you’re wondering what’s up, here are five things you might want to consider: The weather – Hurricane Irene may have skipped on by Florida, but she’s still leaving her mark. We can expect highs in the mid to upper-90s this weekend. You can learn about women’s health – Candlewood Community Church is playing host to a seminar on women’s health Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. Stop by to learn about issues that are important to women. There is no charge to attend. You can get rid of unwanted medications – If you have…

The weekend is finally here and there are a lot of things going on in and around town. If you’re wondering what’s up, here are five things to consider: You can expect some hot days ahead – With normal summertime weather patterns returning, you can expect some pretty steamy days out there. Highs this weekend are expected to reach the mid-90s with lows in the upper 70s. Rain is a possibility, too, but most likely later in the afternoon hours. The tax-free weekend continues – Whether you have children returning to school or not, it’s a great weekend to stock up on clothing, office supplies and …

The weekend’s finally here! If you’re wondering what’s going on in and around town, here are five things to consider: The weather – Highs will remain in the upper 90s with even higher feels-like temperatures both Saturday and Sunday. Rain chances are present, too. This means you’ll want to be prepared for anything as you head out the door. You can go off to see the wizard – If you’re looking for something totally different to do on Saturday or Sunday, head down to The Tampa Theatre. As part of the Summer Classics movie series, the theater is showing a sing-along version of “The Wizard of Oz…

The weekend’s here and it’s a busy one around Land O’ Lakes. If you’re wondering what’s up, here are five things to consider: The weather – It’s going to be hot! Those dog days are here and highs will be in the 90s with lows in the mid to upper 70s. Be ready! You can check out the Fresh Market – Looking for fresh produce, artwork or just a fun place to visit today? Head to The Shops at Wiregrass for the Fresh Market. The fun starts at 10 a.m. You can explore LAMEcon – Love anime, manga or Asian culture? If so, stop by the Land O’ Lakes Library this weekend for LAMEcon. This two-day festival …

The workweek is finally over and there are a lot of things going on in and around the area. If you’re wondering what’s up, here are five things to consider this weekend: You may want to keep an eye on the weather – The rains are expected to continue throughout the weekend and into next week. The chances are a little greater on Saturday than Sunday, but an umbrella is a good idea no matter where you go. You can go on a date with your dog – If you’re looking for something to do Saturday morning, you can pack up your favorite four-legged critter and head over to Woof Gang Bakery in Lutz for …

It’s finally the Fourth of July weekend and there are a lot of things going on around town. If you’re wondering what’s up, here are five things to consider as you go about the weekend: You can expect better weather – While rain chances will stay with us Saturday and reemerge next week, overall we should see better weather this weekend than we’ve been having. That said, plan for typical summer hot days and bring an umbrella along just in case! You can take part in a teddy bear picnic – If you don’t mind the drive to Lowry Park Zoo, this sounds like a great event for the kids. It starts at 9:30…

The weekend’s finally here and there’s a lot you need to know about. If you’re wondering what’s up, here are five things to consider: The weather is going to be very questionable – Expect on again, off again rains this weekend with highs in the 90s. The lows should be in the 70s. You can go to an art show – If you’re looking for something fun to do Saturday, head over to Lutz where Art in the Park is on tap. This event is a fundraiser for the Lutz Guv’na race and promises a lot of activities for attendees. You can take part in a protest – If you don’t mind a drive to St. Petersburg, you can …

The weekend’s finally here and in typical form Land O’ Lakes isn’t slowing down a bit! If you’re wondering what you need to know June 18-19, here are five things to consider: The weather – While temperatures over the weekend are expected to remain in the 90s for highs and upper 70s on the low end, the chances of rain have increased a bit. Keep an eye on the sky as you go about enjoying your weekend! You can take aim at cancer – The FCCD Hula Hooters and Relay For Life Shoot Out is set for Saturday at 8 a.m. The 50-target event will benefit the American Cancer Society’s support and research …