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The Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA)] is the largest national association exclusively dedicated to professionally-managed, resident-centered senior living communities and the seniors and families they serve. Since 1990, ALFA has advocated for choice, accessibility, independence, dignity, and quality of life for all seniors. Their programs promote business and operational excellence through education, research, publications, professional networking and online tools designed to foster innovation and entrepreneurism in the field of senior living.

CARD PARTY is where Pokemon Fans and Pokemon creators come together! Participate in panels, fun interactive activities, check out vendors, artists, and creators, make new friends, and become a part of the community.

For event details: Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. is a historically Black Greek letter fraternity founded on the campus of Howard University in 1914. With over 200,000 members in 700 collegiate and alumni chapters throughout the United States, Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Caribbean, the fraternity is a recognized leader among issues of social justice, as well as a proponent of the interests of minority communities, the needy, the oppressed, and youth.

For event details: metroconventions.com Florida's largest anime convention, METROCON boasts a number of exciting stage shows, unique vendors, exciting panelists, and interactive events throughout the weekend, including the world famous Anime Human Chess Match, where characters from your favorite anime and video games will battle it out for the fate of the world! Tickets may be purchased online or onsite. All onsite ticket sales are CASHLESS. Please visit metroconventions.com for tickets & pricing.

The American Legion conducts its annual National Convention in the summer, typically prior to the Labor Day holiday. By authority of our governing body our National Convention must be conducted August 15 - September 15 annually, using a Friday through Thursday set of days. We will consider any set of dates within the aforementioned days, as long as our convention concludes prior to Labor Day. Approximately 9,000 attendees to the National Convention gather to help further their cause to patriotism and support of our service men and women, past and present. Convention activities include the National Convention of The American Legion and two other separate conventions: American Legion Auxiliary and Sons of The American Legion whose combined membership exceeds three (3) million worldwide. Along with the above-mentioned and the annual business meeting, other significant elements of the National Convention include a parade, patriotic memorial service, exhibits, general sessions with nationally acclaimed keynote speakers, color guard and band contests, receptions and banquets. For event details: www.legion.org or 317-630-1313

This is a book fair for Hills. Co. Schools.

For event details: www.humanesocietytampa.org or (813) 876-4150 This is the Humane Society Tampa Bay's Signature black-tie gala featuring live and silent auctions, a cocktail hour with complimentary wine and beer, dinner and dessert, live entertainment featuring adoptable pets, after-party and cigar bar on the waterfront, and more! Gather with more than 1000 animal lovers and community leaders for a beautiful evening to help us raise funds for the homeless animals in our care.

PURPOSE OF MEETING: Since 1914, ICMA's annual conference has enabled local government managers and their staffs to network, discuss key management issues, review major local government developments, adopt policy statements, and conduct association business. Conference keynote addresses, educational sessions, workshops, and field demonstrations provide attendees with an unparalleled opportunity for acquiring new tools and techniques to address the problems facing communities and local government administrators today. Questions about the ICMA Annual Conference can be e-mailed to customerservices@icma.org. COMPETITION: Charlotte, Atlanta, Orlando HISTORY: 2017 San Antonio, Baltimore 2018, 2019 Nashville, 2020 Toronto, 2021 Portland, OR, 2022 Columbus, OH, 2023 Austin, 2024 Pittsburgh

Event details: floridacollege.edu or (813) 988-5131. Since the first event in 2008, the funds raised at this annual dinner have benefitted the scholarships at Florida College. Over 100 students have received scholarships since the inception of the dinner.