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CITY OF NEW PORT RICHEY PRESENTS FREE MOVIE FRIDAY SERIES
April Screening of Battle for Terra at Sims Park

New Port Richey, FL (April 13, 2012) – The City of New Port Richey’s Cultural Affairs Committee presents the Spring & Fall Free for All: Movie in the Park taking place April 20 in Sims Park, downtown New Port Richey.

April’s animated feature film, Battle for Terra, is sponsored by Encore Music Store, Leaning Tower of Pizza, Sigi's Place and Ecology Florida. The movie will begin around 7:30 pm or at dark. It is FREE to attend; guests are invited to bring blankets and lawn chairs. Snacks and beverages will be available for purchase.

A representative from Career Central will be giving a presentation immediately before the movie.

Megan Daniel will be showing a brief presentation entitled "Opportunities Before the Movies." The presentation will cover information about the numerous services and programs available for free to all Pasco residents at Career Central, and will include information regarding recent new job openings and a tutorial on how to apply for the positions. For more information, contact Megan Daniel at 727-484-3422 or visit www.careercentral.jobs.

Wilbur’s Fun Zone will be on site again. Kids (and parents too!) can romp in the bounce houses before the movie, snacks and beverages will be available for purchase all evening long. The bounce house will be open at 6:00 pm; $5 for a wristband provides unlimited usage all evening.

Prices:
Cotton Candy: $2
Sno-Kones: $2
Popcorn: $2
20 oz soda: $2
Bottled water: $1
Candy $1 (m&m's, skittles, starburst, etc)
Bounce Houses: $5/ wristband unlimited usage all night

Wilbur’s Fun Zone is a Tampa bay company dedicated to providing fun and safe entertainment for kids of all ages. Wilbur is a real pig who lives on a farm; kids can meet Wilbur and his other farm friends at www.Facebook.com/WilbursFriends. For more information about Wilbur’s Fun Zone, please visit www.WilbursFunZone.com.



Community support allows the committee to continue hosting this free movie series; sponsorship opportunities are still available and personal donations are welcome. Contact Chairperson Derek Smith for more information at [email protected] or (727) 967-6726.

Fall 2012 Movie Schedule:

Fall
Sept 21st - Hugo
Oct 19th - Stardust
Nov 16th - Chicken Run

Website: discovernpr.com/calendar-of-events/free-movie-fridays
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NPR.Culture
Twitter: @discoverNPR
Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/groups/discovernpr


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The Cultural Affairs Committee is a group of community volunteers, appointed by City Council, to provide a voice for citizens who wish to see the arts and culture become an integral part of our city, provide a strong identity and strengthen our sense of community. This is accomplished by advising the City on cultural affairs and facilitating activities, events and education that aid in weaving the arts and culture into the fabric of our daily lives.

Those interested in becoming a committee member or volunteering to help with programs like the free movie series may do so by visiting www.DiscoverNPR.com for information and applications. Committee meetings are open to the public and occur the 3rd Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the board room at the Recreation & Aquatic Center, 6630 Van Buren Street, New Port Richey.

For more information about the Cultural Affairs Committee please visit www.DiscoverNPR.com.



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