Upcoming Library Programs
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Top 10 Tax Time Tips
Help your tax filing process run smoother
Here are the Internal Revenue Service's top 10 tips that will help your tax filing process run smoother:
1. Start gathering your records. Collect all documents and forms you'll need (receipts, canceled checks and any other supporting documents regarding income or deductions).
2. Be on the lookout for your W-2s and 1099s.
3. Use Free file. If you've made $58,000 or less, you qualify for free tax software that is offered through a private-public partnership. Free File Fillable Forms, the electronic versions of IRS paper forms are also available if you are comfortable preparing your own tax return no matter your income level. Visit www.irs.gov/freefile to review your options.
4. Try IRS e-file. This is the safe, easy and most common way to file a tax return. If you owe taxes, there are payment options to file immediately and pay by the deadline. Or combine e-file with direct deposit to get your refund in as little as 10 days.
5. Consider other filing options. Weigh all the different options and find the one that best suits your needs. You may even be eligible for free face-to-face help at an IRS office or volunteer site.
6. Consider direct deposit. You'll receive your refund faster than waiting for a paper check.
7. Visit the IRS website again and again. Here you'll find forms, publications, tips, answers to frequently asked questions and updates on tax law changes.
8. Remember this number: 17. IRS Publication 17 is a comprehensive collection of information for taxpayers.
9. Review! Review! Review! Don't rush...mistakes will slow the processing of your return. Double check all Social Security numbers and math calculations on your return.
10. Don't panic. If you run into a problem go to http://www.irs.gov or call toll-free 800-829-1040.
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Career Central Mobile One Stop Schedule
Meet the Mobile One Stop
Career Central has added a new level of service to the region. The Mobile Unit is a self-contained resource room on wheels with twelve computer stations; satellite Internet and telecommunications; printing, copying, and fax capacity; and total mobility.
Employers can use the Mobile Unit to anchor employee on-site recruitment efforts, job fairs, testing and training.
Job Seeking customers can search for work, create and print resumes, access local and statewide job listings, and receive referrals to and information about the programs of Career Central.
February's Mobile One Stop Schedule at Pasco County Library branches
Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011
Location: New River Branch Library
34043 State Road 54
Zephyrhills, FL 33543Time: 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Thursday, Feb. 3, 2011
Location: Hugh Embry Library
14215 4th Street
Dade CityTime: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2011
Location: Hudson Branch Library
8012 Library RoadHudsonTime: 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday, Feb. 11, 2011
Location: Land O'Lakes Branch Library
2818 Collier ParkwayLand O'LakesTime: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Wednesday, Feb.16, 2011
Location: Hudson Branch Library
8012 Library RdHudsonTime: 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Thursday, Feb. 17, 2011
Location: Hugh Embry Branch Library14215 4th StreetDade CityTime: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Friday, Feb. 25, 2011
Location: Land O'Lakes Branch Library
2818 Collier ParkwayLand O LakesTime: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Contact: Dave Hamilton
Phone: (352) 279-4400
Email: dhamilton@CareerCentral.jobs
Click here for further scheduling information for the Career Central Mobile One Stop bus.Information provided by Career Central, a service of the Pasco-Hernando Workforce Board, Inc
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Pasco County Extension Office Seminars
Below you will find a listing of the seminars offered through the Pasco County Extension Officefor the months of February and March 2011:
FEBRUARY
Cistern Workshop - The Next Level of Rainwater Harvesting.
Rainwater harvesting with a cistern allows you to operate an irrigation system using free rainwater. An expert in the cistern installation business will answer all of your questions about installing and operating this water-saving system in home landscapes.
Date & Time: 2/2/2011 (Wednesday) 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Location: Booker Creek Preserve Educational Ctr.3940 Tarpon Springs Rd.Tarpon SpringsContact: BJ Jarvis 352-521-4288
What's Bugging your Trees?
Discover the best way to identify pests and other challenges that might be affecting trees in your landscape.
Date & Time: 2/12/2011 (Saturday) 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (Free)
Location: Pasco Cooperative Extension
Pasco County Fairgrounds - Clayton HallDade City
Edible Landscape Seminar
Come discover ways to make a garden both beautiful and edible.
Date & Time: 2/12/2011 (Saturday) 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (Free)
Location: Land O'Lakes Community Center
5401 Land O'Lakes Blvd. (US 41)Land O'Lakes
Vegetable Gardening
Springtime is around the corner and it's time to start warm-season vegetables of tomato, pepper, squash, melons and more.
Date & Time: 2/19/2011 (Saturday) 10:00 - 11:00 (Free)
Location: Home Depot10017 US Highway 19Port Richey
MARCH
Green Industry Best Management Practices training (Pasco, Pinellas & Hillsborough Coop. Ext.)
This program is designed to give lawn and landscape professionals continuing education hours for certifications while learning more ways to increase the beauty of landscapes and conserving water through environmentally friendly landscape maintenance practices. To register, or for more information, please visit: http://gibmpcertificationbrookercreek20110302.eventbrite.com/
Date & Time: 3/2/2011 (Wednesday) 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Booker Creek Preserve Educational Center3940 Tarpon Springs Rd.Tarpon SpringsRegistration: General Professional ($17)(by 2/28/2011) County Employee ($15)
Gardening Myths - What works; what doesn't
Date & Time: 3/5/2011 (Saturday) 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (Free)
Location: Pasco Cooperative Extension
Pasco County Fairgrounds - Clayton Hall
Dade City
Bamboo Seminar
Check out this seminar to discover bamboo in many sizes, colors and types.
Date & Time: 3/12/2011 (Saturday) 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (Free)
Location: Land O'Lakes Community Center
5401 Land O'Lakes Blvd. (US Highway 41)
Land O'Lakes
Growing Fruits in Pasco
Discover some of the plants well-suited to growing a bumper crop in Pasco!
Date & Time: 3/19/2011 (Saturday) 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (Free)
Location: Home Depot
10017 US Highway 19
Port Richey
Information provided by the Pasco County Cooperative Extension, a joint effort between the USDA, the University of Florida, and the Board of County Commissioners.
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Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program
LIHEAP Can Help You Survive The Cold
moreThe Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides federal money to non-profit agencies and local governments so they can assist low-income families with home heating and cooling costs. LIHEAP helps in a variety of ways, including providing financial assistance to those who can't pay their bills and emergency assistance for people whose heat has been shut off.
LIHEAP AT A GLANCE:
- In Florida, assistance is not a monthly benefit.
- Depending on the funds available in your county, you may able to apply for help up to three times a year.
- The agency makes the payments directly to your utility company on your behalf.
WHAT ASSISTANCE DOES LIHEAP PROVIDE?
Your LIHEAP program may be able to offer you one or more of the following types of assistance:
- Bill payment assistance.
- Energy crisis assistance.
- Weatherization and energy-related home repairs.
WHAT INFORMATION DO I NEED TO APPLY? YOU MAY NEED THE FOLLOWING:
- Recent copies of your utility bills.
- A recent payroll stub or other proof that shows your current gross income.
- Documentation showing income from Social Security, Unemployment Insurance, Pension Funds, disability, etc.
- Final Utility Termination Notice (if you've received a shut-off notice from your energy company).
- Proof of present address (e.g., rent receipt, lease or deed, property tax bill).
- Proof of total members living in your household (e.g., birth certificates, school records, etc.).
- Social Security cards (or numbers) for all persons living in your household.
- Proof of U.S. citizenship or permanent residence.
You can find more information about LIHEAP online or you can call 1.866.NRG.NEAR (1.866.674.6327).
Other Electric Bill Payment Assistance Resources
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Energy-Saving Tips
Ideas for saving energy
Now is a great time to consider new ways of saving energy (and money) in your home. Click here for energy saving tips and resources.
Simple ways you can save energy include:
- Use compact fluorescent light bulbs with the ENERGY STAR label
- Turn off your computer and monitor when not in use
- Wash only full loads of clothes and dishes
- Take shorter showers
- Seal and caulk your home's air leaks
- Check your home for the recommended level of insulation
- Lower the thermostat on your water heater to 120 degrees F
- Install a programmable thermostat in your home
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Tracking Santa!
NORAD Tracks Santa!
The preparations for this year are in place! Come back each day to receive updates from the North Pole and to discover new surprises in the Kids' Countdown Village.
"For 50 years NORAD and its predecessor, the Continental Air Defense Command (CONAD) have tracked Santa’s flight. Tracking Santa starts with the NORAD radar system called the North Warning System. This powerful radar system consists of 47 installations strung across the northern border of North America. On December 24th, NORAD monitors the radar systems continuously for indications that Santa Claus has left the North Pole".
"The moment that radar indicates Santa has lifted off, we use our second detection system. Satellites positioned in geo-synchronous orbit at 22,300 miles from the Earth’s surface are equipped with infrared sensors, which enable them to detect heat. Amazingly, Rudolph’s bright red nose gives off an infrared signature, which allows our satellites to detect Rudolph and Santa".
"The third tracking system is the Santa Cam network. We began using it in 1998, which is the year we put our Santa Tracking program on the internet. Santa Cams are ultra-cool, high-tech, high-speed digital cameras that are pre-positioned at many locations around the world. NORAD only uses these cameras once a year. The cameras capture images and videos of Santa and his reindeer as they make their journey around the world".
"The fourth system is made up of fighter jets. Canadian NORAD fighter pilots flying the CF-18 intercept and welcome Santa to North America. In the United States, American NORAD fighter pilots in either the F-15 or the F-16 get the thrill of flying alongside Santa and his famous reindeer: Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen and, of course, Rudolph".
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to read some really interesting facts about Santa and watch the Countdown to Track Santa! Information provided by noradsanta.org
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Cold Weather Shelters
The following shelters will be open at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, December 15, 2010, due to the expected cold weather:
1) Volunteer Way10008 Moon Lake Rd.New Port Richey727-815-0433
2) Community Congregational Church6533 Circle Blvd.New Port Richey727-849-1943
3) Home with a Heart11736 U. S. 19, Room 161Port Richey727-243-13674) The Holy Ground Shelter8835 Denton AvenueHudson
5) The Samaritan Project34921 Chauncy RoadZephyrhills813-810-8670
Families are accepted at all locations with the exception of the Volunteer Way.Information provided by Pasco County Office of Emergency Management
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