Northpinellas: Pinellas digest

The Pinellas County Extension Service offers a seminar on health issues associated with the West Nile virus from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on July 11. Entomology experts from the University of Florida and the Florida Bureau of Laboratories will present the forum, which will cover topics including serology, mosquito surveillance and treatment, protection of animals and research at Florida Medical Entomology. West Nile virus was found in a sentinel chicken in St. Petersburg last month, the first this year. The virus, which can be transmitted when mosquitoes bite humans, causes mild flulike symptoms, but also can cause encephalitis, a swelling of the brain that can lead to brain damage or death. The cost is $20, which includes materials. For information or to preregister, call (727) 582-2456. Pinellas County Extension is located at 12175 125th St. N, Largo.

Center for blind needs teachers

LARGO -- The Watson Center, serving the blind and visually impaired in Pinellas County, is in need of volunteers who can teach once a week for 19 weeks, from Aug. 7 to Dec. 20. Teaching experience is required, a degree is preferred, and class subject offerings are flexible. The Watson Center is at 6925 112th Circle N, Suite 103 (off Bryan Dairy Road, between Belcher Road and 66th Street), Largo. For information, call 544-4433, ext. 235.

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