Good morning, New Port Richey, and happy Tuesday! It's a sunny one with a high near 80 and a low around 61, the kind of day that practically asks for National Chicken and Waffles Day. Where in West Pasco do you go for the best plate?

In the news, early voting is now open in Pasco, with hours and locations at pascovotes.gov. SpaceX has rescheduled its Bandwagon-5 launch for Tuesday morning, and a launch tracker lists a 6:30 a.m. liftoff, though schedules can change. Pasco's mosquito crews are running aerial treatments tied to the dengue outbreak, a prescribed burn is planned at Starkey Wilderness Preserve, and a NASA astronaut is headed to the Richey Suncoast Theatre on November 2.

On the calendar, Master Gardeners explain worm composting at the library on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m., Rita Jane King shares Weeki Wachee mermaid history at Peace Hall on Wednesday, and Witches Brew and the Kids Monster Mash bring a little Halloween fun. Ezee Dogs Hotdogs is serving lunch at the West Pasco Government Center, and an open blues jam is on tap in Tarpon Springs. No restaurant specials made the list, so tell us your favorite spot. Here's to a week as sunny as the forecast.

SpaceX Bandwagon-5 Launch Rescheduled for Tuesday Morning
Pasco News (FB Page)
Pasco News reports that SpaceX's Bandwagon-5 launch from Cape Canaveral has been rescheduled until Tuesday morning, after it was set for Monday morning. The launch tracker Next Spaceflight lists a 6:30 a.m. EDT liftoff. Launch schedules can change, and the report does not say whether the rocket will be visible from Pasco County.
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Early Voting Is Open in Pasco and Most Bay Area Counties
Bay News 9 (Pasco)
Early voting began Monday in Pasco, Hillsborough, Pinellas, Polk, Manatee and Sarasota counties, according to Bay News 9. Election Day is November 3. Voters should bring photo and signature ID, and student IDs are accepted for this election. Pasco County hours and locations are posted at pascovotes.gov.
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NASA Astronaut Dr. Jim Pawelczyk Brings Brainstorms in Orbit to New Port Richey
Pasco County Library System
NASA astronaut Dr. Jim Pawelczyk, who flew on the 1998 Neurolab mission aboard Space Shuttle Columbia, comes to the Richey Suncoast Theatre on Monday, November 2. The free "Brainstorms in Orbit" program explores how the brain handles up and down in space. Doors open at 5:15 p.m., the program starts at 5:30 p.m., and seating is limited to 200, so an RSVP is recommended.
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Holiday Help: Where to Get or Give Thanksgiving Meals in West Pasco
What's What New Port Richey
What's What New Port Richey rounds up ways to get or give help this holiday season. The list includes about 1,000 free Thanksgiving dinners from The Volunteer Way in Port Richey on November 21, a Community Service Council project to deliver 1,500 meals across West Pasco, and Salvation Army turkey registration open through November 15.
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Pasco Libraries Now Lend Playaway Audiobooks
Pasco County Library System
Pasco County libraries now lend Playaways, devices that come pre-loaded with an audiobook, to anyone with a Pasco County library card. The Pasco County Library System shared the new option on its Facebook page.
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Pasco Begins Supplemental Aerial Mosquito Treatments Amid Dengue Outbreak
What's What New Port Richey
Pasco County Mosquito Control began supplemental aerial treatments Monday night, with small fixed-wing aircraft flying from about 6:30 p.m. to midnight. The county ties the effort to the regional dengue outbreak and higher mosquito numbers after recent rainfall. Treatments may continue Tuesday, October 20, if needed, and weather could shift the schedule.
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Prescribed Burn Planned October 20 at Starkey Wilderness Preserve
What's What New Port Richey
Weather permitting, Southwest Florida Water Management District staff plan a 155-acre prescribed burn at the Serenova Tract of Starkey Wilderness Preserve on October 20, starting at 10:30 a.m. The burn unit is about 1.25 miles west of the Suncoast Parkway and half a mile south of State Road 52. Alerts for future burns are available at WaterMatters.org/PrescribedBurnsAlerts.
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River Ridge Robotics Team Wins SMT Manufacturing Excellence Award
River Ridge High School (FB Page)
River Ridge High School is congratulating its robotics team, which finished on the first place alliance and won the SMT Manufacturing Excellence Award. The school says the team worked its way from the bottom to the top by solving problems and fixing issues along the way.
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River Ridge Senior Portrait Session Moves to December 3
River Ridge High School (FB Page)
River Ridge High School says scheduling is now live for the final on-campus senior portrait session. Senior families should note the date has changed from Friday, December 4, to Thursday, December 3.
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Mitchell High Collects Socks for Metropolitan Ministries
J.W. Mitchell High School (FB Page)
J.W. Mitchell High School is collecting socks for Metropolitan Ministries throughout October. Students can bring new or gently used socks to their RANCH/2nd Period teacher or the Front Office.
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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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Professional Women in Business Networking Lunch
Wednesday | October 21, 2026 | 11:15 AM – 1 PM
HCA Florida - Trinity Hospital
9330 FL-54, Trinity, FL 34655
A monthly networking lunch for professional women, with this month's guest Dr. Toni Zetzsche, Chief Communications and Community Engagement Officer for Pasco County Schools, speaking about community engagement and partnerships. Registration is required at www.greaterpasco.com, and attendees are invited to bring a new school supply item for the Back-to-School Supply Drive. Arrival, networking and lunch begin at 11:15 AM.
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Witches Brew
Wednesday | October 21, 2026 | 12 PM
Gulf Harbors Civic Association
4610 Floramar Terrace, New Port Richey, FL 34652
An annual Witches Brew Luncheon hosted with neighbors from Gulf Harbors. Wear your best witch's costume for a chance to win prizes in categories such as best overall costume and best witch's hat. Entry is $15, collected at the door, and lunch is provided by the Women of the Woodlands. RSVP to Nancy Theisen at 407-461-2220.
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Kids Monster Mash at the Kangaroo
Wednesday | October 21, 2026 | 5 PM
The Kangaroo
5748 Main Street, New Port Richey, FL 34652
A Halloween dance party for the little monsters. The Kangaroo opens early for one day only with a kids' DJ, music, photo ops, free face painting, free pumpkin painting and free soda. Admission is free when you bring a Halloween costume to donate to Imagination Station of Florida.
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History of Weeki Wachee Mermaids - Rita Jane King
Wednesday | October 21, 2026 | 6 PM
Peace Hall
5600 Sims Ln, New Port Richey, FL 34652
Former mermaid Rita Jane King shares the history of Weeki Wachee Springs and its Mermaid Attraction, which began in the 1940s. She became a mermaid in the 1960s and still plays an important role in the attraction, which is now part of a Florida State Park.
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Baronial populace and business meeting at Tarpon Springs Public Library
Wednesday | October 21, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 8 PM
Tarpon Springs Public Library
138 E Lemon St, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
A baronial populace and business meeting held in person at the Tarpon Springs Public Library and in the group's Discord meeting channel.
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Hudson Huddle Network Meeting - Calling 40 Businesses! at Circle S BBQ, LLC
Thursday | October 22, 2026 | 6 PM – 8 PM
Circle S BBQ, LLC
14630 US 19, Hudson, FL 34667
A free networking event for local business owners, the fifth Hudson Huddle, with room for 40 businesses. To reserve a spot, comment "I'm Coming!" on the event post, tag your business and say how many are in your party. Cancel at least 24 hours ahead if your plans change so another business can take your place.
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Countryside Moms Monthly Gathering - OCTOBER
Thursday | October 22, 2026 | 9:30 AM – 11:15 AM
Countryside Moms
425 Riviere Rd, Palm Harbor, FL 34683
The monthly Countryside Moms gathering. The $5 fee per meeting covers breakfast snacks, activities and childcare. Register at countryside.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3558675.
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Ezee Dogs Hotdogs and Catering (Hot Dogs | Sausages)
Tuesday | October 20, 2026 | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
West Pasco Government Center
8731 Citizens Dr., New Port Richey, FL 34654
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Tropics of Tarpon Springs Full Band Open Blues Jam with Bourbon & Bones
Wednesday | October 21, 2026 | 7 PM – 10:30 PM
Tropics Tarpon Springs
501 Dodecanese Blvd., Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
An open blues jam hosted by Drew Bolognini and the Bourbon & Bones band, with a full backline provided.
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Dwarf Wrestling at Circle S BBQ
Thursday | October 22, 2026 | 7 PM
Circle S BBQ, LLC
14630 US 19, Hudson, FL 34667
The Dwarfanators bring their wrestling show to Circle S BBQ. All ages. Doors open at 6 PM and the show starts at 7 PM. Tickets are $30 for general admission in advance (it goes up $5 at the door) or $50 ringside, and are sold only at www.dwarfanators.com.
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