Good morning, New Port Richey. Monday opens with isolated storms and a school week that is not quite running on its usual clock.

River Ridge starts homecoming week on special bell schedules, so check the posted times before the morning run. Three J.W. Mitchell students, Isabella Porcelli, Suraj Paidela and Ishaanth Ravichandran, have been named National Merit semi-finalists. And Brainstorms NPR is asking 250 neighbors to back a science discovery center at Main and Bank, against $125,000 in matching funds already secured.

Elsewhere today, the Scholastic Book Fair opens at Richey Elementary this afternoon, Breaking Bread BBQ pulls into Founder's Feasts at 4:30, and there is karaoke at Anclote Brew to see the day out. Have a good Monday.

Brainstorms Wants 250 Neighbors Behind a Downtown Science Center
What's What New Port Richey (FB Page)
Brainstorms NPR is looking for 250 neighbors to put money behind a proposed science discovery center at Main and Bank streets downtown. The nonprofit says it has $125,000 in matching funds secured, so gifts of any size count double, and the STEAM center is still at the public consideration stage rather than approved or funded.
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A quiet stretch on the public safety front, and we will take it. If something happens in your corner of town that neighbors ought to know about, reply to this newsletter and tell us.

Three Mitchell Students Are National Merit Semi-finalists
J.W. Mitchell High School (Trinity)
Isabella Porcelli, Suraj Paidela and Ishaanth Ravichandran have been named National Merit semi-finalists, the school announced in its weekly call.
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What Else Is on Mitchell's Calendar This Week
J.W. Mitchell High School (Trinity)
The school's weekly call puts a girls soccer interest meeting in Room 606 after school today, closes National Honor Society applications at 3 p.m. Friday, and sets Underclassmen College Prep Night for Monday the 21st at 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. Q1 progress reports also land Friday.
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River Ridge Starts Homecoming Week on a Different Bell Schedule
River Ridge High School (FB Page)
River Ridge High School starts homecoming week today, and it comes with special bell schedules. The school is asking parents to check the posted times for each day so students are not caught out by the changes.
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Anclote Students Made Their Own September 11 Tribute
Pasco County Schools
Pasco County Schools has shared a tribute to September 11 made by Anclote High School students, and thanked the students who created and submitted it.
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Scholastic Book Fair at Richey Elementary School
Monday | September 14, 2026 | 1:40 PM
6850 Adams St., New Port Richey, FL 34652
The Book Fair comes to Richey Elementary with new adventures, new stories and a shelf of old favorites.
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Monday Bowling at VFW Post 7845
Monday | September 14, 2026 | 2 PM – 5 PM
6315 Stone Rd, Port Richey, FL 34668
Friendly electronic bowling with fellow post members, plus prize drawings, snacks and a full bar.
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BCTB Monochrome Madness
Monday | September 14, 2026 | 5 PM
Replay Amusement Museum, 119 E. Tarpon Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
Belles and Chimes Tampa Bay hold their second Monday pinball tournament. Potluck and warm ups at 5 p.m., tournament starts at 7 p.m., $5 buy in.
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WPBA Monday After Hours Hudson
Monday | September 14, 2026 | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Mamma Mia Pizzeria, 10040 Hudson Ave, Hudson, FL 34669
A weekly networking focus group for business owners and professionals across Pasco and Pinellas.
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Monday Music Bingo at Double Bogey's
Monday | September 14, 2026 | 7 PM – 9 PM
Double Bogey's Tavern & Grille, 19502 Heritage Harbor Pkwy, Lutz, FL 33558
Music bingo to start the week, with rounds of prizes on offer.
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PING: Prosperity in Networking
Tuesday | September 15, 2026 | 4 PM – 7 PM
Beef 'O' Brady's Palm Harbor, 34900 US-19, Palm Harbor, FL 34684
Networking built around happy hour and real conversation rather than forced introductions.
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Tuesday Karaoke
Tuesday | September 15, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 9 PM
VFW Post 7845, 6315 Stone Rd, Port Richey, FL 34668
Karaoke with KJ Steve Ur. Non smoking indoors, with a screened patio for smokers.
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Big Trophy Trivia at The Stadium
Tuesday | September 15, 2026 | 7 PM – 9 PM
The Stadium, 2349 Seven Springs Blvd, New Port Richey, FL 34655
Host Brit-ish Mike runs trivia every Tuesday at 7 p.m. Family friendly, free to play, gift cards for prizes.
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Breaking Bread BBQ (BBQ)
Monday | September 14, 2026 | 4:30 PM – 9 PM
Founder's Feasts, 9970 Ridge Rd., New Port Richey, FL 34654
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Glorious Pies (Desserts | Coffee)
Monday | September 14, 2026 | 5 PM – 8 PM
Trinity Exchange Luxury Apts, 1920 Spade Fish Blvd., Trinity, FL 34655
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Bogey Burger and Fries, $10.99
Monday | September 14, 2026 | 11 AM – 9 PM
Double Bogey's Tavern & Grille, 19502 Heritage Harbor Pkwy, Lutz, FL 33558
The Monday special runs all day, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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Karaoke Mondays at Anclote Brew
Monday | September 14, 2026 | from 8 PM
735 Dodecanese Blvd. #50, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
Mondays are better with karaoke at Anclote Brew. Check the specials board on the night.
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Tuesday Night Karaoke and Dance Party
Tuesday | September 15, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 9 PM
VFW Post 7845, 6315 Stone Rd, Port Richey, FL 34668
Karaoke with KJ Steve Ur, with food available through the night.
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Not Your Momma's Bingo
Wednesday | September 16, 2026 | 2 PM – 4 PM
VFW Post 7845, 6315 Stone Rd, Port Richey, FL 34668
A midweek pick-me-up, fast paced and a little irreverent.
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Bingo at VFW Post 7845
Wednesday | September 16, 2026 | 7 PM – 10 PM
6315 Stone Rd, Port Richey, FL 34668
Prizes every Wednesday night plus a shot at the Powerball jackpot. Non smoking, with an outdoor area.
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Karaoke at Anclote Brew
Wednesday | September 16, 2026 | 8 PM – 11 PM
735 Dodecanese Blvd. #50, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
Fight the midweek blues by singing them away.
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