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© St. Petersburg Times, published November 15, 2002
Festival highlights countywide services
More than 100 government and nonprofit organizations will be represented at the Good Community Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Lowry Park Zoo Bandshell. Organizations that offer educational, family, health, nature, neighborhood and cultural services will be on hand. Check out groups as varied as the Consumer Action Network, Adult Literacy Outreach, Florida Prostate Cancer Society, DACCO and Boys and Girls Clubs.
"The purpose is to celebrate what is good about our community and to encourage volunteerism," Community Fair co-chairman Art Keeble said. "It's a great way for people to get to know what's available in Hillsborough County."
School bands, choirs and dance troops will entertain. As part of the festivities, one free child's admission to the zoo will accompany one paid adult admission. Seniors can buy one admission and get a second free. Bring a canned good to donate to Divine Providence Food Bank. The park is at 1101 W Sligh Ave. For information, call 276-8250.
Wharton High performs Webber play
See Wharton High School's Thespians and the LSA Repertory Theatre Company production of Jesus Christ Superstar, Andrew Lloyd Webber's rock opera on the last seven days in the life of Jesus of Nazareth. Directed by Wharton's James Warren, the production earned superior marks at the Florida Theater Conference in Lakeland. Performances will be held at 7 p.m. today and Saturday and Nov. 21 through 23 at the auditorium, 20150 Bruce B. Downs Blvd. Tickets are $9 for adults and $6 for children 6 to 12. For information, call 631-4710, ext. 266.
Take a moonlit skate through Flatwoods
See the stars and enjoy wild critters at night at the Full Moon Skate at Flatwoods Wilderness Park. Skaters 18 and older will gather at 5 p.m. Saturday at the ranger station parking lot and roll out at 5:30. Skaters should be proficient at stopping and able to skate the park's 7-mile asphalt loop. Helmets are required and lights are recommended for safety. A $2 donation goes toward park rental. Flatwoods Park is at 16400 Morris Bridge Road, 4.7 miles northeast of Interstate 75 and Fletcher Avenue. For information, visit www.skatetampa.com or call the skate department at Bill Jackson's at (727) 576-4169.