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Inside New Port Richey, Issue #7
September 8, 2026
Good morning, New Port Richey. Back to normal after the long weekend, and the week ahead looks the same every day: low 90s with afternoon storms.
Chasco K-8 opened its spirit store for the year, and the next order pull is September 18. And if you catch smoke drifting off the Port Richey police station, it is not an emergency. They have a new grill.
The organic market is outside the library from 9 to noon today, with a mocktail workshop there at 5:30. Wednesday brings a veterans roundtable, the downtown economic committee, and a talk on the history of Seven Springs with signed copies of the book.
New Port Richey, FL Area Weather
Local News and Information
Local Government & Community News
That Smoke at the Police Station Is Just Their New Grill
Port Richey Police Department
If you smell smoke near the Port Richey Police Department, it is not an emergency. The department says it is breaking in a new Green Egg grill and smoker that was donated to the station.
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Public Safety News
No advisories or safety notices for the New Port Richey area today.
Local School News
Chasco K-8 Spirit Store Is Open, Next Pull Day September 18
Chasco K-8
The Chasco K-8 spirit store is open for the 2026-27 school year. Orders are pulled and shipped every two to three weeks, and the next pull day is September 18.
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Local Event & Happenings
Tasty Tuesdays Local Organic Market
Tuesday | September 8, 2026 | 9 AM – 12 PM
New Port Richey Public Library
Local organic produce outside the New Port Richey Public Library, with lectures and demonstrations. Free to browse.
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Practical Magic Midnight Margarita Mix
Tuesday | September 8, 2026 | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
New Port Richey Public Library
Make your own midnight margarita mix and craft a mocktail at the New Port Richey Library. Free, registration required.
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Greater Pasco Veterans Roundtable, West Pasco
Wednesday | September 9, 2026 | 8 AM – 9:30 AM
Patriot Stogies, A Fine Cigar Lounge
6153 Massachusetts Ave, New Port Richey, FL 34653
Please note: the Veterans Roundtable location rotates monthly between Central Pasco and West Pasco.
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Economic Vitality Committee Meeting
Wednesday | September 9, 2026 | 6 PM – 7 PM
Main Street Deli
5649 Main Street, New Port Richey, FL 34652
Supporting business growth and a strong downtown economy.
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History of Seven Springs, Paul Herman
Wednesday | September 9, 2026 | 6 PM
Peace Hall
6345 Grand Blvd, New Port Richey, FL 34652
Historian and author Paul Herman is the digital archivist for the West Pasco Historical Society, and writes a regular "Community Chronicles" column for the Suncoast News.
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Local Food Trucks
Glorious Pies (Desserts | Coffee)
Tuesday | September 8, 2026 | 11 AM – 2 PM
Bear Creek Nursing Center
8041 State Road 52, Hudson, FL 34667
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Local Business Spotlight
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Local Restaurant Specials
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Local Live Entertainment
Bike Night w/ Bearded Bros at Circle S BBQ
Bearded Brothers
Wednesday | September 9, 2026 | 6:30 PM
14630 US 19, Hudson, FL 34667
Bike NIGHT at Circle S BBQ with The Bearded Brothers rocking The Barnyard Stage. Gift card giveaways and Bike of The Night trophies. Sponsored by Fran Haasch Law Group.
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Drag Queen Bingo @ ECBC
Wednesday | September 9, 2026 | 6:45 PM – 8:45 PM
Emerald Coast Brewing Company
5734 Main St, New Port Richey, FL 34652
Get ready to sparkle and shine at Pasco Pride and Emerald Coast Brewing Company's Drag Bingo Night. Join us ✨EACH SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH✨ for an evening of fabulous fun.
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