SATURDAY

Published: May 10, 2007

Your Best Bets is a list of some of the most interesting upcoming events. For a complete list of Tampa Bay area events, see this week's Friday Extra.

•Are you addicted to American Idol? Want to see your young neighbors sing their hearts out, too? The Brandon Idol Teen Competition is at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Brandon Elks Lodge, 800 Centennial Lodge Drive, Brandon. Categories include junior for ages 10 to 13 and senior for ages 14 to 17. The Tampa Tribune and The Brandon News are among the sponsors. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children. Call (813) 294-0645 or go to www.brandonidol.com.

•Anyone expecting a blessed event, or who already hears the pitter-patter of little feet, can learn all about bringing up baby Saturday at Babies R Us, 11201 Causeway Blvd., Brandon. The store will host a free Healthy Baby Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Information will be offered on feeding, safety and baby care for new and expectant parents, grandparents and caregivers. Health care professionals and product consultants will be on hand to answer questions. Call Jerilyn Lorch at (813) 685-7899 or go to www .babiesrus.com.

ONGOING

•The Village Players of Valrico will present the musical "Annie Get Your Gun," an Irving Berlin classic, starting at 8:15 p.m. Friday and Saturday and May 18, 19, 25 and 26 at the James McCabe Theater, 506 Fifth St., Valrico. There also will be a 3 p.m. matinee May 20. The production is based on an Ohio farm girl whose skill with a rifle saves her impoverished family from starvation. Admission is $12. Call (813) 375-1469 or go to www.village players.scriptmania.com.

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