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Check out this year’s powerful cinematic lineup at the University of Tampa’s International Film Fest being held at the University of Tampa campus. This year’s festival highlights issues outside of the US and the effects of violence and political oppression. Call to check for times. 813.253.6232.

Check out this year’s powerful cinematic lineup at the University of Tampa’s International Film Fest being held at the University of Tampa campus. This year’s festival highlights issues outside of the US and the effects of violence and political oppression. Call to check for times. 813.253.6232.

Learn the art of great storytelling at the Seek and Speak Your Story Workshop with Fran Powers at the Girls Scout Conference Center at 5002 W. Lemon St. in Tampa. $100 registration. 6-8:30pm. 813.831.3118

Check out this year’s powerful cinematic lineup at the University of Tampa’s International Film Fest being held at the University of Tampa campus. This year’s festival highlights issues outside of the US and the effects of violence and political oppression. Call to check for times. 813.253.6232.

Take in a concert and enjoy the great outdoors at this week’s Friday Extra Concert Series at the Lowry Park Bandshell. This week’s featured artist is Citiheat with Kriag Kenning. FREE. Show starts at 7pm. 813.276.8250

Show your grace and speed at the Aflac Iron Girl 10K and 5K at Coachman Park in Clearwater. Breakfast, medals and giveaways available to participants. 10K adult fee, $40. 5K adult fee, $25. Both races start at 7:30am. Registration closes April 3 at 11:59pm. irongirl.com.

Girls and boys in first through eighth grades are encouraged to come out for the debut of Hoop City’s Cheerleader Clinics being held in the East Hall of the Tampa Convention Center. Clinics are FREE with admission to Hoop City. Local members of the Universal Cheerleaders Association will teach participants a brief routine which they will perform as a group in front of the Center Crowd at Hoop City at the end of their session.Classes for kids ages 7-10 years old, 12:30-2:30pm; ages 11-14, 2:30-4:30pm. Admission is $8 for kids 12 and older and $6 for kids 3-11.

Learn the art of great storytelling at the Seek and Speak Your Story Workshop with Fran Powers at the Girls Scout Conference Center at 5002 W. Lemon St. in Tampa. $100 registration. 6-8:30pm. 813.831.3118

Take in a concert and enjoy the great outdoors at this week’s Friday Extra Concert Series at the Lowry Park Bandshell. This week’s featured artists are Sheila Kirsten Hughes with the Shaguars and Dovie Thomason. FREE. Show starts at 6:30pm. 813.276.8250.

Lace up your running shoes (and pack the bike and bathing suit, too) for the 22nd Annual Escape from Fort DeSoto Triathlon at Fort DeSoto Park in St. Petersburg. Participants can expect to swim a half-mile, bike 10 miles and run 4 miles for the event. Limited registration (just 1,000 participants). Race starts at 7:30am. For details or to sign up, go to escapetoftdesoto.com.

Join in the fun at the Red Carpet Night at Winthrop block party and support a good cause. Come to Winthrop Town Centre in Riverview for food, drinks, prizes and live music. $5 cover charge. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Ryan Nece Foundation. 5-7pm. 813.657.3482.

Check out the latest fashion designs at the Alta Costura 2008 Hispanic Designer Fashion Show at the West Tampa Convention Center. Portion of proceeds goes toward efforts to save Master Fred Montesino’s Tae Kwon Do School for Martial Arts. $20. Cocktails and networking, 6:30-7pm; fashion show, 7:30-9pm. 813.407.0333.

Learn the art of Tai Chi. Life Enrichment Center offers beginning Tai Chi classes for adults at MOSI in Tampa from April 7 through May 12. Beginners will meet from 6-7pm. Intermediate meets 7-8pm. $60. lifeenrichmenttampa.com

Learn the art of great storytelling at the Seek and Speak Your Story Workshop with Fran Powers at the Girls Scout Conference Center at 5002 W. Lemon St. in Tampa. $100 registration. 6-8:30pm. 813.831.3118

Take in a concert and enjoy the great outdoors at this week’s Friday Extra Concert Series at the Lowry Park Bandshell. This week’s featured artist is Lounge Nouveau with Geezer & the Time Train Band. FREE. Show starts at 7pm. 813.276.8250.

Take the family to Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo and celebrate their 20th Anniversary for Recognition Days. Guests pay $20 for two tickets and can enjoy $2 specials on foods, rides and gifts. 813.935.8552. lowryparkzoo.com

Take the family to Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo and celebrate their 20th Anniversary for Recognition Days. Guests pay $20 for two tickets and can enjoy $2 specials on foods, rides and gifts. 813.935.8552. lowryparkzoo.com

Experience the joy and lifestyle of golf at Women on Course, a unique business women’s networking event being held at Hunter’s Green Golf & Country Club. Learn about the business, social and health benefits of the game and network with other women throughout the Tampa Bay area. $79 for guests, $59 for Women on Course members. 2-7pm. womenoncourse.com

Join Wheels of Success as it recognizes key supporters at the 2nd Annual R.A.C.E. Luncheon & Hub Cap Awards (Recognition & Appreciation for our Champions Event) at the A La Carte Event Pavilion in Tampa. Honorary Chair Shelton Quarles of the Tampa Bay Bucs to appear. FREE but donations accepted. RSVP by Apr. 18. 11:30am-1:15pm. wheelsofsuccess.org.

Attend the 2008 Taste of Hope at MOSI in Tampa and give kids a fighting chance. All proceeds go to Everyday Blessings which provides services to children who have been abused, abandoned and neglected. Tickets, $50 each. 6:30-9:30pm. 813.493.0481.

Check out a unique traveling photo exhibit touring the country, “The Face of Change.”  The exhibit documents the lives of people living with type 2 diabetes who are embracing change in the face of this disease. 8am-6pm. www.faceofchange-us.com.

This weekend marks 20th Annual Global Youth Service Day. Contact Youth Service America to find how you can participate in this worldwide event in which millions of young people globally will address community needs through service. ysa.org. 202.296.2992.

Check out a unique traveling photo exhibit touring the country and on display at Centro Ybor in Ybor City, “The Face of Change.”  The exhibit documents the lives of people living with type 2 diabetes who are embracing change in the face of this disease. 8am-6pm. www.faceofchange-us.com.

Get exercise while benefittinga worthy cause. Join the March of Dimes March for Babies and support the organization’s mission to help every baby be born healthy. Hillsborough 6.5-mile walk to be held at University of Tampa Plant Park and to start at 8am. Pinellas 5-mile walk, being held at 750 Main Street in Safety Harbor, also starting at 8am. For details regarding either Tampa Bay walk, 813.287.2600. marchforbabies.org.

This weekend marks 20th Annual Global Youth Service Day. Contact Youth Service America to find how you can participate in this worldwide event in which millions of young people globally will address community needs through service. ysa.org. 202.296.2992.

Check out a unique traveling photo exhibit touring the country and on display at Centro Ybor in Ybor City, “The Face of Change.”  The exhibit documents the lives of people living with type 2 diabetes who are embracing change in the face of this disease. 8am-6pm. www.faceofchange-us.com.

This weekend marks 20th Annual Global Youth Service Day. Contact Youth Service America to find how you can participate in this worldwide event in which millions of young people globally will address community needs through service. ysa.org. 202.296.2992.

Check out a unique traveling photo exhibit touring the country and on display in Centro Ybor in Ybor City, “The Face of Change.”  The exhibit documents the lives of people living with type 2 diabetes who are embracing change in the face of this disease. 8am-6pm. www.faceofchange-us.com.