Good morning, New Port Richey, and happy Sunday! Skies are mostly sunny with a high near 78 and a low of 64, a lovely start to the week ahead. It is National Chocolate Cupcake Day, so here is a question to chew on over coffee: what is the one cupcake flavor you would never turn down?

In the news, What's What's weekly roundup points to a Peace Hall talk at Sims Park from a former Weeki Wachee mermaid, an art guild exhibit opening reception, and Pack the Park for Pack A Sack, which supports weekend meals for Pasco County children. Seven Springs Middle School is also planning Red Ribbon Week with the theme Heroes Make Healthy Choices.

Looking for something to do? Monday brings a pinball tournament in Tarpon Springs, and Tuesday has a bromeliad talk at the Palm Harbor Library and a worm composting seminar at the New Port Richey Public Library. No food trucks or live music made today's lists, so if you know of one, hit reply and tell us. The same goes for your favorite local restaurant. Whatever you pick, may your week bloom like a bromeliad.

What's What Weekly Roundup Features a Weeki Wachee Mermaid Talk and Pack the Park
What's What New Port Richey
What's What's weekly Onward roundup points to nature-minded and family events, including a Peace Hall talk at Sims Park by former Weeki Wachee mermaid Rita Jane King on Wednesday, October 21, the West Pasco Art Guild's fall exhibit opening reception on Sunday, October 18, and Pack the Park for Pack A Sack at Sims Park on Saturday, October 24, which supports weekend meals for Pasco County children.
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No advisories or safety notices for the New Port Richey area today.

Seven Springs Middle Plans Red Ribbon Week for October 26 to 30
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Seven Springs Middle School is planning to celebrate Red Ribbon Week from October 26 to 30 with the theme "Heroes Make Healthy Choices: Make a Difference. Be a Hero. Stay Drug Free!" The school's Facebook post has the details for families.
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Stern Army Elusive Orbit Monthly Pinball Tournament at Replay Amusement Museum
Monday | October 19, 2026 | 6 PM – 10 PM
Replay Amusement Museum
119 E. Tarpon Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
A monthly IFPA-approved pinball tournament presented by Elusive Orbit. Warm-up and potluck start at 6 PM and competition starts at 7 PM. Entry is $10 to the prize pool plus a $5 house fee, and it is free for anyone who has never competed in an IFPA tournament. All ages and skill levels are welcome, with random prize drawings and cash prizes and trophies for the top four.
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Bromeliads for Your Home and Landscape at Palm Harbor Library
Tuesday | October 20, 2026 | 2 PM – 3:30 PM
Palm Harbor Library
2330 Nebraska Ave, Palm Harbor, FL 34683
A talk on bromeliads and the cultivars that can be used in your home or landscape, led by Master Gardener Cat Stillwagon. She will cover the major terrestrial and epiphytic varieties, which vary greatly in size and environmental needs, and samples will be available for viewing and purchase.
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Master Gardeners: Worm Composting / Vermiculture at New Port Richey Public Library
Tuesday | October 20, 2026 | 5:30 PM
New Port Richey Public Library
5939 Main Street, New Port Richey, FL 34652
A Master Gardeners seminar on worm composting and how worm castings benefit your garden. Learn how to build and maintain a proper vermicomposting habitat, including the right type of worms, bedding and food.
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