What is Viva Florida 500?
During the “Age of Exploration” or the “Age of Discovery”, explorers from France, Portugal, and Spain sailed the world seeking new trade routes east. In 1513, Juan Ponce de Leon arrived at a piece of land which he mistook for an island. What made this landing distinctive is that de Leon and his men were the first to name the land – La Florida or Florida – and the first explorers to keep a record of their expedition. For more information you can visit the state’s official website at http://www.vivaflorida.org/.
To commemorate this event and help to promote Florida’s history, people and places, Temple Terrace Public Library will be offering several programs throughout the month of September.
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Viva Florida 500 and Hispanic Heritage Fiesta
Saturday, September 7 at 2 PM
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Sample Spanish cuisine and watch a Piñata demonstration. Kids will have a chance to break open a piñata for candy and prizes. We will also raffle off a piñata that you can take home and fill with your own goodies.
Special thanks to our sponsors: Eastlake Meat Market, Publix Super Markets, Inc., and Sweetbay Supermarket.
Giant Jenga for Teens
Thursday, September 12 at 6 PM
Play Jenga on a whole new scale and answer Florida-themed trivia.
Kids Celebrate Viva Florida 500
Saturday, September 14 at 2 PM
A program for children and their families teaches about Florida’s 500 year history.
Artist Terry Klarren
Monday, September 16 at 6 PM
Local Artist Terry Klarren will discuss painting natural Florida and demonstrate his painting techniques. His artwork is on display at the library throughout the month of September.
Tampa Then & Now
Saturday, September 21 at 10 AM
Local photographer Bryan Weinstein will be on hand to discuss his work of re-photographing local landmarks and displaying them side-by-side with those chosen from the Burgert Brothers collection.