Issue #174: This Week in Tampa Bay: Bolts Brew Fest, Lauryn Hill, and Bucs' Rising Star Tykee Smith

08/06/2024

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Ted Grellner
06 Aug

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Local News

— Top Events in Tampa Bay This Week: Bolts Brew Fest, Lauryn Hill, and More

— From Setbacks to Service: How One Woman’s Vision is Helping Veterans Thrive

Sports

— Rookie Standout: Tykee Smith Earns Starting Spot with Bucs


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Top Events in Tampa Bay This Week: Bolts Brew Fest, Lauryn Hill, and More

Bolts Brew Fest Join ThunderBug for the seventh annual Bolts Brew Fest at Amalie Arena in Tampa. Enjoy craft beers from local breweries, player appearances, and oversized games. Tickets range from $50-$90. The event kicks off at 8 p.m. on Friday, August 9. For more information, call 813-301-6500.

Lauryn Hill Catch the five-time Grammy-winning hip-hop and R&B artist Lauryn Hill, performing with the Fugees at MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre, Tampa, on Friday, August 9, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $41.50-$201.50. For information, call 813-740-2446.

Brick Fan Expo Lego enthusiasts can enjoy elaborate Lego creations, interactive zones, games, contests, and more at the Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa. The expo is on Saturday, August 10, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, August 11, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tickets are $15-$22 for ages 3 and up. For details, call 813-621-7821.

Freestyle Explosion: Throwback Jam Relive the '80s with performances by Exposé, Stevie B., and Lisa Lisa at Amalie Arena, Tampa, on Saturday, August 10, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $45-$155. Call 813-301-6500 for more details.

Read More: tampabay.com <— check for many more Bay area events

From Setbacks to Service: How One Woman’s Vision is Helping
Veterans Thrive

Mary McColgan, a Bay Area resident, founded Veterans Depot, a non-profit helping formerly homeless veterans. The organization provides essential items like used furniture, household supplies, and food. Volunteers collect and deliver these items to veterans in need.

On a recent morning, McColgan supervised volunteers loading a trailer for a veteran needing a dinette set, sofa, and coffee table. Volunteer Mike Vaughn highlighted their dedication to the cause.

Donations of gently used furniture often come through social media or word of mouth. McColgan recently received Ikea furniture from a family who decided it didn’t match their décor.

Veterans Depot also supplies cleaning products and food boxes, stored and distributed from McColgan’s home. Her journey began after a back injury, depression, and a DUI led her to community service at an American Legion post, sparking her passion for aiding veterans.

Despite the hard work, McColgan finds it rewarding, saying, "It’s heartwarming to see how happy they are to know that people really do care.

One particularly striking and little-known fact about charitable donations for veterans is the "Fisher House Foundation."

This organization provides "homes away from home" for military and veteran families while their loved ones receive medical treatment. Since its inception in 1990, Fisher House has saved military families more than $500 million in lodging and transportation costs. Many people are unaware that these homes are located at major military and VA medical centers nationwide, and they have provided millions of days of lodging to families in need.

The foundation's work significantly alleviates the financial burden on military families during challenging times, highlighting the profound impact of charitable donations for veterans.

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