Good morning, New Port Richey. It is Sunday, the forecast says scattered storms again, and Railroad Square is about to fill up with paper crowns.

The town spent Friday remembering, and the schools each did it their own way: fire trucks circling the track at Fivay, a Marine Corps veteran talking to students at Mitchell, Hudson High artwork hanging at the Sims Park ceremony. Out at SunWest Park, the Two Good Soles 5K ran to buy shoes for students who need them. Looking ahead, the Stronger Together Recovery Walk returns to Sims Park next Saturday, September 19.

Today itself is light and easy. Storybook Spectacular runs 11 to 2 in Railroad Square, Richey Suncoast is auditioning a Rocky Horror shadow cast, and there is live music downtown at eleven. Have a good Sunday.

Railroad Square Turns Into a Fairy Tale This Morning
New Port Richey Public Library
Railroad Square turns into a fairy tale today from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with free wand and crown crafts, photo ops with Richey Suncoast Theatre performers and princess characters, and the library's mobile branch ELROY signing people up for cards. At 1 p.m., Emmy winner Page Turner Adventures performs The Mixed-Up Fairy Tale. Free, and costumes are encouraged.
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What an Okra Occasion
New Port Richey Public Library
The New Port Richey Public Library says this year's Okra Occasion, presented by New Port Richey FarmNet, drew an incredible turnout and plenty of okra to go around. The library is thanking everyone who came out to give the much-maligned Southern pod a fair hearing.
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The Recovery Walk Comes Back to Sims Park Next Saturday
What's What New Port Richey (FB Page)
The Pasco County Alliance for Substance Addiction Prevention holds its annual Stronger Together Recovery Walk at Sims Park next Saturday, September 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Expect local vendors, resource booths, kids' activities, music and community partners, whether you are walking for yourself, for someone you love, or for the town as a whole.
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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.

The Two Good Soles 5K Ran for Shoes at SunWest Park
Pasco County Schools
Pasco County Schools reports a good morning at the Two Good Soles 5K at SunWest Park, where runners, volunteers and sponsors turned out to help put shoes on the feet of students who need them.
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Fire Trucks Circled the Track Before Fivay's Friday Game
Fivay High School (FB Page)
Fivay High marked the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with a parade of fire trucks around the track, and the Pasco County Fire Department delivered a special game ball.
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A Marine Corps Veteran Told the Mustangs What He Remembers
J.W. Mitchell High School (FB Page)
J.W. Mitchell High had Mr. Welsh, who served in the Marine Corps, present to students about 9/11. The school thanked him for his service and sacrifice.
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Hudson High Student Artwork Hung at the Sims Park Ceremony
Hudson High School (FB Page)
Hudson High School says it was proud to see some of its students' artwork on display at Friday's 9/11 event at Sims Park.
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Storybook Spectacular at Railroad Square
Sunday | September 13, 2026 | 11 AM – 2 PM
Railroad Square, 5761 Nebraska Ave, New Port Richey, FL 34652
The New Port Richey Public Library takes over Railroad Square for a free afternoon of storybook fun. Make wands and crowns, meet princesses and performers from Richey Suncoast Theatre, and stay for the 1 PM main event, a performance of The Mixed-Up Fairy Tale by Emmy winning Page Turner Adventures. Storybook costumes encouraged.
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Rocky Horror Picture Show Shadow Cast Auditions
Sunday | September 13, 2026
Richey Suncoast Theatre
Richey Suncoast Theatre in downtown New Port Richey is auditioning a shadow cast for The Rocky Horror Picture Show on September 13 and 14. Open to ages 18 and up.
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Yummy Thai Food Florida (Thai Food)
Sunday | September 13, 2026 | 11 AM – 4 PM
Sea Ranch Civic Assoc. Market, 13711 Veronica Dr., Hudson, FL 34667
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Sluggers Grill (Burgers | Wings)
Sunday | September 13, 2026 | 1 PM – 7 PM
1101 Nebraska Ave, Palm Harbor, FL 34683
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Sunshine Sessions at Cavalaire Square
Sunday | September 13, 2026 | 11 AM – 1 PM
5739 Missouri Ave, New Port Richey, FL 34652
Sunshine Sessions is a new all ages, family friendly music series bringing live music to Downtown New Port Richey.
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The Hernando Jazz Society with Basil Rodriguez
Sunday | September 13, 2026 | 2 PM – 4:30 PM
400 Wexford Blvd., Spring Hill, FL 34609
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Bob Hope Band at Sam's Hudson Beach Bar
Sunday | September 13, 2026 | 3 PM
6325 Clark Street, Hudson, FL 34667
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