THE IN-BASKET

Published: May 3, 2008

SNIP AND CHIP: The Animal Coalition of Tampa is hosting Snip and Chip in May. Pets spayed or neutered at the clinic will receive a free microchip at the time of surgery. Appointments required. Call (813) 250-3900 or visit www.actampa.org.

EQUESTRIAN CLUB: The Equestrian Club Country Farm is hosting a springtime horseback-riding extravaganza. The club will offer trail rides, lessons, a riding camp and the volunteer sponsorship program. The nonprofit club cares for abandoned horses. Call (813) 446-9209.

SOFTBALL: The Half Century Softball Club is forming a team of competitive players ages 49 to 60. Call (813) 966-6966.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: St. Joseph's Women's Hospital needs volunteers. Volunteers receive free parking, flu shots and meal allowances. Call (813) 870-4188 or visit www.sjbhealth.org.

MEALS ON WHEELS: Meals on Wheels will host an orientation for volunteers at 10 a.m. the 10th of each month at 550 W. Hillsborough Ave. The training session will address questions and provide an overview of duties. Call (813) 238-8410.

GENEALOGY RESEARCH: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 7851 Lutz-Lake Fern Road, offers free genealogy research. Hours are from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Mondays and Saturdays, 1-9 p.m. Thursdays and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Call (813) 926-3596 or (813) 926-3590.

SPONSORSHIPS NEEDED: Nicole Quick, coordinator of the third annual Safety for Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome event, is seeking sponsorship and donations. The event, scheduled for Nov. 8, raises awareness and money to benefit the nonprofit Cyclical Vomiting Syndrome Association. Call (813) 925-8938 or e-mail nicolequick@yahoo.comor go to www.cvsaonline.com.

Send In-Basket items to Jessica Balanza, The Tampa Tribune, 5625 W. Waters Ave., Suite G, Tampa FL 33634, or e-mail jbalanza@tampatrib.com.