Times staff
Thursday, November 4, 2010
COUNTYWIDE
United Way tax project needs volunteers
Over the past six years, the United Way's Prosperity Campaign has helped Pasco residents claim $4.3 million in earned income tax credits and saved residents an estimated $2.4 million in tax preparation costs by offering free tax filing services. But the program needs volunteers to work. Tax law and computer training is provided in December and January for volunteers who prepare and file simple tax returns for low to moderate income taxpayers. Volunteers should have good computer skills. Volunteers are also needed to serve as receptionists and to work in a call center scheduling appointments. For information or to volunteer, call Bill Humphrey at (727) 376-9119 or send an e-mail to taxvol@earthlink.net. For an appointment to have your taxes prepared, call the Pasco County Help Line by dialing 211, after Jan. 15.
WESLEY CHAPEL
Multitalented star to headline event
Julianne Hough, singer, actor and two-time professional dance champion on Dancing with the Stars, will headline Florida Hospital Zephyrhills Foundation's Annual Gala XIV. This year's gala, supporting the hospital's new comprehensive breast center, will be at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 18 at Saddlebrook Resort's Grand Pavilion. Golf and tennis tournaments follow the next day. Individual tickets are $150. Hough's self-titled debut album, released in 2008, hit the Billboard Country charts at No. 1 and entered the Billboard 200 at No. 3, marking the highest debut for a country artist since 2006. Registration for the golf and tennis tournaments are 7 a.m. Nov. 19 at Saddlebrook. Play begins at 8:30 a.m. For information about attending or sponsoring the event, call the hospital foundation office at (813) 783-6144.
