Welcome to Thursday, New Port Richey. Expect isolated showers and a high near 90 today, and more of the same right through the Labor Day weekend, so keep an umbrella close.

Today's issue runs local and hopeful. A community drum circle is joining the free Concerts in the Park lineup at Sims Park, the city has announced its 25th anniversary 9/11 remembrance ceremony, Port Richey's Mayor's Ball tickets close Monday at noon, and we point you toward Marjorie's Hope, the New Port Richey nonprofit that clothes local kids.

Five food trucks are out tonight, from Sandy's Flavor Station on Main Street to Charm City Eats and its Maryland crab cakes, and six live music dates fill the calendar between tonight and Saturday. Jeep and Truck Night returns Friday, and Princess Belle reads at a back to school storytime Saturday morning. Thanks for reading.

Drum Circles to Become a Prelude to New Port Richey’s Free Concerts in the Park Series
What's What New Port Richey
A community drum circle will lead into New Port Richey's free Concerts in the Park on September 12, and again on October 17 and November 21, at Sims Park along the Cotee River downtown. Bring a drum, a shaker, a tambourine or whatever else makes music. It is free and open to everyone.
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Get your Mayor's Ball tickets before they are gone! Ticket sales end on Monday, 9/7 at Noon!
City of Port Richey
Ticket sales for the Port Richey Mayor's Ball close Monday, September 7 at noon. The city is urging residents to claim seats before they are gone.
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News Release - City of New Port Richey's Annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
City of New Port Richey
The City of New Port Richey has announced its annual 9/11 Memorial and Remembrance Ceremony, which this year marks the 25th anniversary of the attacks. The city says the gathering will honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost and pay tribute to the first responders and service members who answered the call.
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Storybook Spectacular, Sunday September 13 in Railroad Square
New Port Richey Public Library
The New Port Richey Public Library's youth team hosts Storybook Spectacular on Sunday, September 13 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Railroad Square.
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Check out this great organization in Pasco County. Learn more about Marjorie's Hope
Pasco News (FB Page)
Pasco News Online is pointing readers toward Marjorie's Hope, a New Port Richey nonprofit whose Outfitters program runs a boutique providing clothing to local children in need.
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Deputies rescue an abandoned kitten found in a parking lot
Pasco County Sheriff's Office (FB Page)
The Pasco Sheriff's Office Community Engagement Unit rescued an abandoned kitten found in a parking lot, sharing the story as part of its We Fight As One Wednesday series.
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New Pasco County Fire Rescue recruits finish live fire training
Pasco County Fire Rescue
Pasco County Fire Rescue's newest recruits closed out their final day of training with high intensity live fire exercises at the PCFR Training Center.
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Senior Dedication Purchasing Information
River Ridge High School (Knights)
River Ridge High School families can buy a senior dedication in The Excalibur yearbook, with full pages at $300, half pages at $160 and quarter pages at $85. Orders go through yearbookforever.com, and the deadline for the Class of 2027 is Friday, January 1.
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PHSC trustees tour the West Campus in New Port Richey
Pasco-Hernando State College
Pasco-Hernando State College's District Board of Trustees toured the West Campus in New Port Richey last week to see progress on the college's partnership with Dayspring Early College.
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Sept. Jeep & Truck Night at Circle S
Friday | September 4, 2026 | 6 PM
14630 US 19, Hudson, FL 34667
Sept. 4th Remedy Band FOR JEEP & TRUCK NIGHT at Circle S BBQ LLC. No FEE to Enter!! $250 gift certificate to Bad Boy Customs a fully equipped Custom truck shop Gift Card Giveaways to OffGrid Acces…
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Back-to-School Storytime w/Belle - NPR Location
Saturday | September 5, 2026 | 10 AM – 11 AM
LaDee-Da Kids Spa NPR
7127 State Road 54, New Port Richey, FL 34653
📚✨ It’s back-to-school time, let’s get those kiddos excited about reading again! ✨📚 Join us for an enchanted story time with Princess Belle herself! 💛 We’ll start with makeup or face painting, danc…
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Sandy's Flavor Station (American | Burgers)
Thursday | September 3, 2026 | 6 PM – 9 PM
#EmeraldCoastBrewingCompany
5734 Main St, New Port Richey, FL 34652
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Big Worley's BBQ & Burger (BBQ | Burgers)
Thursday | September 3, 2026 | 5 PM – 8 PM
Meadow Oaks Golf Clubhouse
13125 Fairwinds Rd., Hudson, FL 34669
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Smash and Grab (Burgers | Fries)
Thursday | September 3, 2026 | 5 PM – 8 PM
MAA Palm Harbor
2400 Clubside Dr, Palm Harbor, FL 34683
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Sluggers Grill (Burgers | Wings)
Thursday | September 3, 2026 | 5 PM – 8 PM
Sluggers Grill
1101 Nebraska Ave, Palm Harbor, FL 34683
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Charm City Eats (Maryland Cuisine)
Thursday | September 3, 2026 | 6 PM – 9 PM
Sunset Beach Concert Series (Tarpon Springs) Movie: Hocus Pocus
1800 Gulf Road, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
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Remedy at Circle S BBQ, LLC
Remedy
Friday | September 4, 2026 | 6 PM
14630 US 19, Hudson, FL 34667
We're back!
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She's That Dude at Sam's Hudson Beach Bar
She's That Dude
Friday | September 4, 2026 | 6 PM
6325 Clark Street, Hudson, FL 34667
LIVE MUSIC !!
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Groove 41 at Fraternal Order of Eagles 3153
Groove 41
Friday | September 4, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
5446 Leisure Lane, New Port Richey, FL 34652
Pls call (727) 847-1090 for more info. Fraternal Order of Eagles is an organization that raises monies for different charities.
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3 Doms Band at Sam's Hudson Beach Bar
3 Doms Band
Saturday | September 5, 2026 | 6 PM
6325 Clark Street, Hudson, FL 34667
LIVE MUSIC !!
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Ashley Lux Band at The Kangaroo
Ashley Lux Band
Saturday | September 5, 2026 | 7 PM
5748 Main Street, New Port Richey, FL 34652
Pop Rock and Dance Hits
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Red Ruckus at Circle S BBQ, LLC
Red Ruckus
Saturday | September 5, 2026 | 7 PM
14630 US 19, Hudson, FL 34667
Brand new venue for Red Ruckus, come join us for some great food and a Red Ruckus ROCK SHOW. See you there!!
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