Good morning, New Port Richey. Eighty-seven today with showers and scattered storms, and it stays unsettled all week, with the heaviest rain likely Tuesday and Wednesday.

The New Port Richey Fire Department is opening Fire Prevention Week with a daily safety message, and the first one is about how you charge lithium-ion batteries. It is the kind of thing nobody thinks about until it matters.

J.W. Mitchell starts homecoming week with Powder Puff at the stadium at 6:30 tonight, and Chasco K-8 is saying thank you to its principal for National Principals Month. The Agape pantry at First Baptist Hudson opens Wednesday morning.

Aripeka Still Has No Post Office Two Years On
Bay News 9 (Pasco)
The Aripeka post office has been closed since Hurricane Helene, and two years on residents are still making a 14-mile trip to Hudson to collect their mail. Bay News 9 reports they are pressing the Postal Service for answers and a workable solution.
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Fire Prevention Week Starts with Battery Safety
New Port Richey Fire Department
The New Port Richey Fire Department is marking Fire Prevention Week with a daily safety message, starting with how to charge lithium-ion batteries safely.
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Powder Puff and a Spirit Day at Mitchell
J.W. Mitchell High School (FB Page)
Monday at J.W. Mitchell High is Hakuna Matata Monday, an animal-print dress-up day, with Powder Puff at the stadium at 6:30 p.m.
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Homecoming Week Is On at Mitchell
J.W. Mitchell High School (FB Page)
Homecoming week is on at J.W. Mitchell High School. The schedule and the forms students need in order to attend the dance are on the school website.
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Chasco Marks National Principals Month
Chasco K-8
Chasco K-8 is marking National Principals Month with a thank-you to its principal, Mr. Johnson, for the energy he brings to the campus.
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Trinity Business Networking Lunch at Cantina Viajero
Monday | October 5, 2026 | 11:30 AM – 1 PM
Cantina Viajero
1338 Epiphany Way N-103, Trinity, FL 34655
A networking lunch for business people from Trinity, New Port Richey, Wesley Chapel, Lutz and Odessa.
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WPBA's Monday Lunch New Port Richey at Art's Tap House
Monday | October 5, 2026 | 12 PM – 1 PM
Art's Tap House
8631 Old County Rd 54, New Port Richey, FL 34653
Art's Tap House South, inside LaneGlo Bowl. Every Monday, 12 to 1 PM.
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WPBA's Monday After Hours Hudson at Mamma Mia Pizzeria
Monday | October 5, 2026 | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Mamma Mia Pizzeria
10040 Hudson Ave, Hudson, FL 34669
WPBA's Monday after-hours focus group, for business owners and professionals across Pasco and Pinellas.
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Monday Nights – Bingo Night at Double Bogey's Tavern & Grille
Monday | October 5, 2026 | 7 PM – 9 PM
Double Bogey's Tavern & Grille
19502 Heritage Harbor Pkwy, Lutz, FL 33558
Music Bingo every Monday from 7 to 9 PM, with prizes.
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BNI Apex Visitors Day at Residence Inn by Marriott Tampa Suncoast Parkway at NorthPointe Village
Tuesday | October 6, 2026 | 11 AM – 1 PM
Residence Inn by Marriott Tampa Suncoast Parkway at NorthPointe Village
2101 Northpointe Pkwy, Lutz, FL 33558
A visitors day at the BNI Apex Tampa Bay chapter, with seats open in several business categories. Message the chapter to RSVP.
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PING Palm Harbor at Beef 'O' Brady's - Palm Harbor
Tuesday | October 6, 2026 | 4 PM – 7 PM
Beef 'O' Brady's - Palm Harbor
34900 US-19, Palm Harbor, FL 34684
A happy-hour networking group at Beef 'O' Brady's in Palm Harbor, 4 to 7 PM.
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Happy Hour History at The Hacienda - Tuesday Tours at 5 pm & 6 pm!
Tuesday | October 6, 2026 | 5 PM – 8 PM
The Hacienda Hotel
5621 Main St, New Port Richey, FL 34652
All-access guided tours of the 98-year-old hotel at 5 and 6 PM, lasting 20 to 30 minutes. Tours are free with the purchase of a cocktail at Sasha's on the Park, or a $5 donation to the West Pasco Historical Society.
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New Port Richey - Imagine the Potential 2026 at Spartan Manor
Tuesday | October 6, 2026 | 5:30 PM
Spartan Manor
6121 Massachusetts Ave, New Port Richey, FL 34653
The annual Oasis fundraising dinner. Seating is limited and registration is required.
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WPBA's Tuesday After Hours Trinity at Harps of Trinity
Tuesday | October 6, 2026 | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Harps of Trinity
7813 Mitchell Blvd., New Port Richey, FL 34655
WPBA's Tuesday after-hours focus group at Harps of Trinity, 5:30 to 6:30 PM. The location changes on the second Tuesday of the month.
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OPEN MEMBERSHIP MEETING COME JOIN THE RIDE at VFW Post #6180
Tuesday | October 6, 2026 | 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
VFW Post #6180
11551 Osceola Dr, New Port Richey, FL 34654
The post's monthly membership meeting and motorcycle riding group, open to the public on the first Tuesday of the month.
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Agape 5-2 Food Pantry at First Baptist Church of Hudson
Wednesday | October 7, 2026 | 9 AM – 1 PM
First Baptist Church of Hudson
13343 Fivay Road, Hudson, FL 34667
The pantry runs every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., first come first served, and the line starts forming early. Bring identification for each person you are collecting for.
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Starkey Market Run Club | Herd Hustlers
Wednesday | October 7, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 8 PM
Starkey Market
3460 Starkey Blvd., Trinity, FL 34655
A Wednesday evening run club open to every pace, meeting in front of the Barn at 6:30 PM.
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Breaking Bread BBQ (BBQ)
Monday | October 5, 2026 | 4:30 PM – 9 PM
Founder's Feasts
9970 Ridge Rd., New Port Richey, FL 34654
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Monday Special: $10.99 Bogey Burger & Fries - 11am-9pm
Monday | October 5, 2026 | 11 AM – 9 PM
Double Bogey's Tavern & Grille
19502 Heritage Harbor Pkwy
A $10.99 Bogey Burger and fries, served 11 AM to 9 PM.
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Kids Eat Free Tuesdays at WOB Bar & Kitchen - Odessa, FL
Tuesday | October 6, 2026 | 11 AM – 10 PM
WOB Bar & Kitchen - Odessa, FL
13430 Pine Gap Spur
One free kids meal with the purchase of an adult entree, all day Tuesday.
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Tuesday is Family Dinner Night*!! Kids Eat Free - Every Tuesday (See Flyer)
Tuesday | October 6, 2026 | 5 PM – 9 PM
Double Bogey's Tavern & Grille
19502 Heritage Harbor Pkwy
Family Dinner Night every Tuesday from 5 to 9 PM. One free kids meal with the purchase of an adult entree.
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Karaoke Mondays at Anclote Brew
Monday | October 5, 2026 | 8 PM – 11:59 PM
Anclote Brew
735 Dodecanese Blvd. #50, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
Karaoke every Monday at Anclote Brew, with nightly specials on the board.
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John Timpanelli and Friends Musical Variety Show at Oasis Coffee
Tuesday | October 6, 2026 | 6 PM – 8 PM
Oasis Coffee
9213 Little Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34654
A variety show of music through the decades, on the first and third Tuesday of each month.
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Tuesday Night Karaoke & Dance Party
Tuesday | October 6, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 9 PM
VFW 7845 Post & Auxiliary
Karaoke with KJ Steve Ur, 6:30 to 9 at VFW Post 7845. Non-smoking, with a screened patio for smokers. Food available during Karaoke.
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Pedro Mariani at Whiskey River on the Water
Pedro Mariani
Wednesday | October 7, 2026 | 6 PM – 9 PM
Whiskey River on the Water
5245 Limestone Dr., Port Richey, FL 34690
On the outside patio overlooking the Cotee River.
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Karaoke Wednesdays at Anclote Brew
Wednesday | October 7, 2026 | 8 PM – 11 PM
Anclote Brew
735 Dodecanese Blvd. #50, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
Karaoke again on Wednesday nights at Anclote Brew, 8 to 11 PM.
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