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Community Conversation about Education this Saturday

Submitted by Tammie Fields, Weekend Anchor/Reporter

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013, 9:52am

Community Conversation about Education this Saturday

Riverview, Florida - If you've ever been frustrated by something at your child's school but felt like there was nowhere to turn to have it addressed there's an event you'll want to head to on Saturday.

"Community Conversation about Education: A Day of Action" is being held this Saturday, May 18, 2013 from 9:30 a.m. until Noon at the University Area Community Development Center located at 14013 N. 22nd Street in Tampa.

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Hillsborough county offers free online classes on financial management

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Sunday, May 12th, 2013, 10:42am

Hillsborough county offers free online classes on financial management

Hillsborough, Florida -- Hillsborough County Extension Service, in association with with the University of Florida Extension and Okaloosa, Duval and Lake County Extension offices, is offering free live interactive online classes on financial management.

The classes, dates and times are as follows:

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"Heart of a Champion" scholarship to help 66 Hillsborough seniors

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Thursday, May 9th, 2013, 3:45pm

"Heart of a Champion" scholarship to help 66 Hillsborough seniors

Hillsborough County, Florida-- An upcoming, exciting event will honor some of Hillsborough County's high school senior athletes, and award them with scholarships for displaying hard work, determination and true spirit.

The "Heart of a Champion" scholarship will go to one male, and one female student athlete from 33 Hillsborough County schools who have demonstrated what “heart” is all about, event organizers explained Wednesday.

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Get kids ready for school for VPK

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Sunday, April 21st, 2013, 3:38pm

Hillsborough County, Florida -- Enroll kids in the Summer VPK Program.

The Summer VPK Program is a free, voluntary, 300 insturctional-hour program designed to prepare Florida's 4-year-olds for successful entry into kindergarten.

In Hillsborough County, the 2013 Summer VPK Program is delivered at certain public elementary schools and by a select number of approved, private child care providers. A list of schools and private providers can be found here.

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HART suggests students apply for youth summit in Washington, D.C.

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Friday, April 19th, 2013, 8:25am

HART suggests students apply for youth summit in Washington, D.C.

Hillsborough County, Florida-- In honor of Earth Day, the Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority says high school juniors and seniors are eligible to apply for an upcoming summit in Washignton D.C., where they'll have a chance to learn all about how eco-friendly public transportation can be.

Details on the Generation Green on Board: A Youth Summit to Advance Public Transportation are as follows:

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Hillsborough County Public Schools to host 2nd Parent University

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Sunday, April 14th, 2013, 11:16am

Hillsborough County Public Schools to host 2nd Parent University

Tampa, Florida-- Parent University, a series of free informational sessions to support the academic life of children, will be held on Saturday, April 27, at Riverview High School from 8:00 a.m. to Noon.

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Riverview students helping shelter pets

Submitted by Tammie Fields, Weekend Anchor/Reporter

Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013, 9:34am

Riverview, Florida - Earlier this year, local educator Erin Anderson set out to provide a service project for the students at St. Stephen Catholic School at 10424 St. Stephen Circle in Riverview.

Needy shelter pets at the county animal shelter became the benefactors of the children's "Coin Crusade" and Anderson hoped the coin drive might exceed a hundred dollars.

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