Week ahead

TODAY

LITTLE GIRL NETWORK: The multimedia show Little Girl Network, featuring two-dimensional work (prints) and three-dimensional installations (ceramics) ends today. The exhibition will be at Centre Gallery, Marshall Center, University of South Florida, 4202 E Fowler Ave. The exhibition deals with the relationship between material forms and their ties to whatever memory of them is left behind when they cease to exist. A reception will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. today. Call 974-5464.

DON WHITE CONCERT: Singer and songwriter Don White will present a concert at 8 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Tampa, 11400 Morris Bridge Road. White, a storyteller, humorist and father, writes from his personal experiences and illuminates the human experience through his writing and performing. The cost is $10. Call 218-3463.

CAREER GROUP: The Carrollwood Career Group will host its weekly breakfast meeting from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at Le Peep's Restaurant, 14366 N Dale Mabry Highway. Call 625-4194.

ROTARY MEETING: The weekly luncheon meeting of the Tampa Carrollwood Rotary Club will begin at 12:15 p.m. at the Country Club of Carrollwood, 13903 Clubhouse Drive. Visitors interested in joining are welcome. Call 968-3302.

SATURDAY

GOSPEL CONCERTS: A Southern Gospel Concert will be presented at 7 p.m. today at Northgate Baptist Church, 1301 W Linebaugh Ave. The event will feature performances by Glory Bound, the Kings Messengers Quartet and Three Plus One Quartet. Also, Jerry Goff will present a concert and speak at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Both concerts are free and open to the public; children are welcome. Call 933-6741.

WINE TASTING/SILENT AUCTION: Spirit of Life Unitarian Universalists Church, 18412 Burrell Road, will host A Spring Wine Tasting and Silent Auction from 6:30 to 9 p.m. The event, co-sponsored by Ed's Fine Wines, will feature wine, hors d'oeuvres, a gift basket raffle and auction of collectibles and art. Tickets are $12; proceeds will benefit the Children's Religious Education Fund. Mail checks to the church at 18412 Burrell Road, Odessa, FL 33556 or call (727) 786-7420.

SPRING DINNER-DANCE: The Sisterhood of Congregation Beth Am, 2030 W Fletcher Ave., will sponsor a Swing Into Spring dinner and dance. Professional dance instructor Lee Holton will teach New York- and California-style swing dancing and other popular steps starting at 6 p.m. The cost is $15 and includes a chicken dinner and two hours of dance instruction. Proceeds will purchase banquet tables for the synagogue. Call 968-8511.

SUMMER SCIENCE CAMP: The Museum of Science and Industry, 4801 E Fowler Ave., will begin taking registration today for MOSI members for the Summer Science Camp. Registration for nonmembers will start March 15. The camp will run from June 2 through Aug. 1 and include more than 200 half- and full-day classes. Campers will explore space, underwater life, underground secrets and robotics and do experiments. Other highlights are canoeing, hiking, rappeling, snorkeling, rock climbing and kayaking. Costs range from $17 for members and $23 for nonmembers for 2- and 3-year-olds to $235 for members and $315 for nonmembers for the Explorer Travel Camps. Registration will go on until all classes are filled. For a list of programs, call 987-6000.

BAHA'I COURSE: The Baha'i Center, 3112 Nundy Road, north of Fletcher Avenue, will offer a free introductory course on the Baha'i faith from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The course will cover its basic principles of one God known by many names, one unfolding religion renewed throughout the ages and the nobility of all people. Registration requested. Call 933-9329.

HEALTH/SAFETY EXPO: The Hunter's Green ninth annual Health and Safety EXPO will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Captain Nathaniel Hunter Park. The event, sponsored by the Hunter's Green Communitywide Neighborhood Watch Program and the Tampa Police Department, is for Hunter's Green residents only. The day will include Florida Blood Services, a medical helicopter, police helicopter, the SWAT rappeling team, the Police Department K-9 unit, a self-defense demonstration, a diving rescue and water scooter demonstration. Activities for children will include face painting, fingerprinting, bead crafts and an inflated obstacle course. In addition, there will be free door prizes, healthy snacks including fat-free hot dogs, fruit, cold water, juices and food samples from local restaurants. Please leave pets at home. Call 991-4818.

SUNDAY

CARWASH: Students at Congregation Kol Ami, 3919 Moran Road, will hold a carwash from 9:15 to 11:15. Proceeds will benefit the Joshua House. Call 962-6338.

MONDAY

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISTS: "The Dance of Yes and No . . . Will We Be Here for Each Other?" will be presented by the Rev. Carole Yorke at 10:45 a.m. The service will be at Spirit of Life Unitarian Universalists Church, 18412 Burrell Road in Odessa. An adult discussion and children's religious education will begin at 9:30 a.m. Call 792-1622.

TRAFFIC CALMING: Hillsborough County staff will hold a public meeting at 6:30 p.m. to discuss traffic calming along Exposition Drive, near the intersection of Fawn Ridge Blvd. and Sheldon Road. The meeting will be at Sickles High School, 7950 Gunn Highway. Call 272-5275.

YOGA CLASSES: Grace Lutheran Church, 3714 W Linebaugh Ave., is offering yoga classes this month. Gerda Porsch will teach the classes starting at 5:30 p.m. on Mondays. The cost is $4 per lesson. Call 961-8747.

CASUAL GOLF: The Newcomers of Carrollwood & NW Hillsborough Club hosts casual golf each Monday followed by lunch. Membership is open to residents new to the Carrollwood or northwest area. Call Kitty at 792-1055 for tee times and locations.

ART/HAND DRUMMING CLASSES: Artist Tim Gibbons will teach Beginning Drawing and Painting classes from 6 to 8 p.m. starting today through April 14. Beginning Tuesday through April 15, artist Ed Bodler will teach Beginning Watercolor from 10 a.m. to noon. Jana Broder will teach Hand Drumming from 4 to 5 p.m. starting Tuesday through April 1. All classes will be held at the Museum of Science and Industry, 4801 E Fowler Ave. The cost is $45 for the six-week classes and $40 for hand drumming. Advance registration is required at the Life Enrichment Center. Call 932-0241.

TUESDAY

POLIO SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP: The Tampa Bay Polio Survivors Support Group will celebrate its second anniversary from 6 to 8 p.m. Polio survivors and their spouses, caregivers or other family members are invited to attend the celebration and potluck dinner at Westcoast Brace & Limb, 5311 E Fletcher Ave. The main dish of turkey and gravy will be provided; bring a side dish or dessert to share. The Tampa-based support group meets to learn new and better ways of treating postpolio syndrome from each other and from professionals in the community. Reservations are requested. Call 985-5000.

CARROLLWOOD NETWORKERS: The Carrollwood Business Networking Association will meet from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Bill Barnes, a financial adviser, will speak on "Planning Today and Tomorrow." Attorney Betsey Hapner will speak on "Your Legal Rights." Meetings are every Tuesday at Piccadilly Cafeteria, 11810 N Dale Mabry Highway. Call 249-5522.

WEIGHT REDUCTION PROGRAM: Wellness Seminars will present its monthly Weight Reduction Program from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at University Community Hospital, 3100 E Fletcher Ave. The first 45-minute session is free; participants pay a one-time fee of $55 if they wish to continue. The fee includes a hypnotic session, a behavior modification booklet, a home reinforcement audiocassette tape and unlimited free repetitions of the seminar if needed. Call toll-free 800-848-2822.

WOMEN'S CHORUS: The International Champion Toast of Tampa Show Chorus will rehearse at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the India Cultural Center, 5511 Lynn Road. The 115-member women's chorus sings four-part a cappella. Call 963-7464.

TOASTMASTERS: Suncoast Toastmasters will meet at 6:45 p.m. at Southerland Place, 3401 Bearss Ave. Participants learn how to become comfortable and confident speaking in public. Call 964-1543.

WEDNESDAY

KEYSTONE HOMEMAKERS CLUB: Members of the Keystone Homemakers Club will meet at 11 a.m. at Keystone Park, 17926 Gunn Highway. The group will car pool to a Tarpon Springs restaurant for lunch. One of the group's projects is making lap robes for nursing home patients. Call 920-2146.

NETWORK OF CHRISTIAN WOMEN: The next monthly meeting of the Network of Christian Women will be from noon to 1 p.m. The luncheon meeting will be at the Embassy Suites on Spectrum Boulevard at Fowler Avenue, near the University of South Florida. Meetings are open to women of all ages and denominations and feature an uplifting message. The cost for the buffet lunch is $10 and includes tax and tip; the deadline for reservations is Monday. Call 972-0637.

ROTARY CLUB: The New Tampa Noon Rotary Club will meet at noon at Circles restaurant in the Pebble Creek Collection on Bruce B. Downs Boulevard. The club is accepting old cellular phones to be donated to battered women; the phones will be programmed to dial 911 for emergencies. New members and guests are welcome. Membership is open to businessmen and women who live or work in the New Tampa area. Call 972-2114 about phones. Call 966-4484 for club information.

BUSINESS NETWORK: The Quality Business Network, a group of network professionals, will meet from 7:35 to 8:45 a.m. at Perkins Restaurant on Waters Avenue at Anderson Road. Meetings feature introductions, two speakers and an exchange of qualified leads through networking. Bring business cards to exchange. Call 968-6181.

THURSDAY

NORTH EAST TAMPA BPW MEETING: The North East Tampa Business and Professional Women's Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. The dinner meeting will be at Pebble Creek Golf and Country Club, 10550 Regents Park Drive. Pam Iorio, former supervisor of elections, will speak. In recognition of March as Women's History Month, Iorio will address women's struggles and opportunities in both political and professional arenas. The cost is $17 for members, $20 for nonmembers; reservations deadline is Tuesday. Call 273-8218.

LUTZ/LAND O'LAKES WOMAN'S CLUB: The GFWC Lutz/Land O'Lakes Woman's Club will meet to socialize, play bridge, cards and other games at 9:30 a.m. Lunch will begin at noon; the cost is $5. Meetings are held the second Thursday each month at the Land O'Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land O'Lakes Blvd. Call 949-1482.

FITNESS VS. FATNESS: The Carrollwood Bar Association will have a luncheon from noon to 1 p.m. at Piccadilly Cafeteria, 11810 N Dale Mabry Highway. Jim Labadie, fitness coach, personal trainer and president of Achieve Total fitness, will be the speaker. He will also explain the difference between losing weight and losing fat. Call 288-6909.

SMOKING CESSATION PROGRAM: A two-hour Smoking Cessation Program will be sponsored by Wellness Seminars from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at University Community Hospital, 3100 E Fletcher Ave. The first 45-minute session is free. Participants may continue the program for a fee of $55, which included a hypnotic session, a behavior modification booklet, a home reinforcement audiocassette tape and unlimited free repetitions of the seminar if needed. Call toll-free at 800-848-2822.

GRIEFSHARE MINISTRY: First Baptist Church of Lutz, 18116 U.S. 41 N, offers GriefShare to comfort those who have lost a family member or friend. Sessions will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursdays through May. The Christ-centered sessions will include seminar and group support work. The cost is $10, which includes materials. Call 949-7495.

SERTOMA CLUB: The Carrollwood Sertoma Club will meet at 7:30 a.m. at Borders bookstore and cafe, 12500 N Dale Mabry Highway. A continental breakfast is served. The service-oriented organization provides SERvice TO MAnkind. Call 961-1018.

ONGOING EVENTS

FOREIGN LANGUAGE IMMERSION CLASSES: The Language Playhouse, 4920 Newkirk Drive, offers foreign language immersion classes for children age 1 and up. Spanish, French, Italian, German and Chinese are taught to classes, divided by age, using songs, games, crafts and puppet shows in the foreign language. Registration is ongoing; the first class is free. Call 964-8800.

ARTS FOR YOUTH: The Pre-College and Community Outreach Program at the University of South Florida, 4202 E Fowler Ave., is offering Saturday Arts for Youth classes. The visual and performing arts classes include Young Actor's Studios, Painting Partners (ages 5-7 with parent), Drawing, Story Writing, Illustration and Origami. USF also offers a Community Music Program for children and adults. Call 974-2403, ext. 817.

YOUTH, ADULT MUSIC CLASSES: The Pre-College and Community Outreach at USF, 4202 E Fowler Ave., offers music classes for youths ages 12-15, including Vocal Coaching for the solo performer, Group Guitar and Instrumental Music for the Young Musician. Adults can get private instruction in voice, piano, flute and guitar, or take Vocal Coaching for the Solo Performer, Group Piano or Group Guitar. For fees and schedule, call 974-8019.

LIONS BINGO: The 4 L's Lions Club sponsors a free game for snowbirds on Wednesdays and Fridays. Bring your out-of-state identification. Quarter bingo begins at 4 p.m., with early bird games at 6:30 and regular bingo at 7:15. Games are played at the 4 L's Lions Den at Lutz-Lake Fern Road and U.S. 41. Proceeds go to charity. Doors are open from 4 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays for bingo. Call Nancy at 949-9179 or 996-6832.

BALLET FOR DUMMIES: The Center for the Arts Ballet School, 8401 W Hillsborough Ave., offers Ballet for Dummies at 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays for beginners 16 and older. A free trial class is offered. Call 887-1979.

WOODWORKING CLASS: Registration is open from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday for a new woodworking class. Classes will be offered from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Sickles High School, 7950 Gunn Highway. The cost is $93.50 for 55 hours of instruction. Information is available at Gaither Adult and Community School. Call 632-6823.

LIFE AND DEATH EXAMINATION: Unity Church of Today, 16104 Hanna Road, will present the series "After Life . . . What?" from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays through March 17. The series, taught by Joy Katzen-Guthrie, will examine stories of near-death experiences of 20 individuals of all faiths and the universal messages they bring. The series also will examine Eastern and Western attitudes toward death, the soul and immortality. Call 909-9590.

SEMINARY COURSES: Idlewild Baptist Church, 1515 W Bearss Ave., is offering Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary extension courses. Classes include Systematic Theology II, Introduction to Missions and Evangelism, and I Corinthians. For registration and fee information, call 264-8758.

KINDERMUSIK: The YMCA Express, 9878 W Linebaugh Ave., offers Kindermusik for newborns to 5-year-olds and their parents. In the classes, taught by Meredith Gornto, parents and children enjoy music and play while contributing to the child's musical, physical, social, emotional and cognitive development. The cost varies according to child's age and program/facility membership. Facility costs range from $90 to $175, and program fees run $130 to $240 and include at-home materials with each class. Call 792-7838.

ADULT/COMMUNITY CLASSES: Gaither Adult and Community School, 16200 N Dale Mabry Highway, offers a variety of classes. Registration is open from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the main office. Classes include Yoga, Conversational Spanish, Microsoft Office (must have working knowledge of Windows), Introduction to Computer and Introduction to Computer Part II-Microsoft Works (you must have taken Introduction to Computer). Call 632-6823.

VISUAL ARTS/FOREIGN LANGUAGE CLASSES: The Division of Professional and Workforce Development Program at the University of South Florida, 4202 E Fowler Ave., is offering two noncredit courses taught by professional artists. Visual arts courses for adults and beginners and intermediate foreign language classes will be offered weeknights, days and weekends. Call 974-2403.

GOSPEL MEETINGS: Gospel meetings are at 7:30 nightly (except Saturdays) at the North Tampa Gospel Hall, 12704 Marjory Ave. Speakers Murray McCandless and Darris Barney present the Gospel. All are welcome; there are no collections. Call 932-9530.

UCH SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS/PROGRAMS: University Community Hospital offers a variety of seminars, workshops and programs each month. Community events offered include the following: sibling preparation; senior weight training; weight management; Arthritis Foundation aqua therapy; tai chi; Medicare Stop Smoking Program; osteoporosis screening; adult, infant and child CPR training; and child birth preparation. Also, there are support group meetings for caregivers and people with lupus or diabetes or herpes. Programs are at UCH Medical Center, 3100 E Fletcher Ave.; UCH-Carrollwood, 7171 N Dale Mabry; UCH Health Source at University Mall on Fowler Avenue; and the Wellness Center at New Tampa YMCA, 16221 Compton Drive. For times and locations, call 615-7300.

FREE TAX ASSISTANCE: Free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance is available to qualified taxpayers for simple tax preparation. The primary qualification to benefit from the program is for taxpayers making less than $35,000. Bring the following information: photo identification card; Social Security cards for you, your spouse and all dependents; correct birth dates for all names that appear on the return; forms W-2 and 1099, including spouse's; for dependent care credit, provider's name, address, Social Security number and amount you paid; for education credits, 1098T or 1098E and amount paid for qualified expenses. If married and filing a joint return, both spouses must come. VITA sites include University Area Community Center, 14013 N 22nd St., from 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays through April 14, 558-1212, ext. 210; and Cedar Forest Apartments, 12835 Cedar Forest Drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays through April 12, 261-5151.

LIFELINK SPEAKERS: Speakers are available from LifeLink of Florida, the agency that coordinates organ and tissue donations for the Tampa Bay area. Speakers give free presentations to civic groups, churches, schools and corporations to dispel myths associated with organ and tissue donation. Also, they explain the donation process and who can be a potential donor. Presentations are tailored to each audience. Call 253-2640.

AUXILIARY MEMBERS SOUGHT: The Auxiliary of Northside Mental Health Center is accepting membership for this year. The nonprofit organization is involved with the Phone Friend Program, an after-school program in which children who come home to an empty house can call and talk to an adult. The center also supports the Access House, an outpatient adult group of people with mental health and developmental disabilities. Call 933-7554.

TAI CHI CLASSES: Tai chi classes taught by Yvette Gutierrez are offered at the following locations: University Community Hospital-Carrollwood, 7171 N Dale Mabry Highway; UCH Health Source at University Mall on E Fowler Avenue; the New Tampa YMCA, 16221 Compton Drive in Tampa Palms; and Aston Garden, 12951 W Linebaugh Ave. in Westchase. Classes also will be offered at the clubhouse in Spinnaker Cove in Town 'N Country. Cost is $5 per class. A free orientation class is offered at each location at various times and days; reservations are required. For schedule, call 908-6676.

VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT: St. Francis Society Animal Rescue, 2780 E Fowler Ave., is seeking volunteers to work in PetsMart Adoption Centers. Volunteer positions include foster home care, newsletter editor, budget coordinator and professional legal services. Hours are noon to 5 p.m. weekends and any time on weekdays. St. Francis Society is an all-volunteer, nonprofit animal rescue organization. Call 948-0830.

CRISIS COUNSELORS SOUGHT: The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay, 1 Crisis Center Plaza, off Bearss Avenue, is seeking volunteers to provide crisis counseling and community referrals. The center maintains a 24-hour hotline, and volunteers counsel victims of sexual assault. The center provides a safe place to call "when life hurts." No experience necessary; training is provided. Call 964-1964, ext. 3043.

BALLET, MANNERS CLASSES: The Center for the Arts Ballet School, 8401 W Hillsborough Ave., offers beginner to advanced ballet classes for anyone 3 and older. The school, sponsored by Lutheran Church of Our Savior, also offers manners and etiquette classes. Call 887-1979.

SENIOR HELP WANTED: The Hillsborough County Department of Aging Services has a variety of volunteer positions for people 55 and older in its Retired and Senior Volunteer Program. Positions include openings at American Red Cross at Town & Country Hospital and others in the northwest area. RSVP volunteers are covered by supplemental liability insurance and can receive limited travel and meal allowances. Call Jim at 272-5031.

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES: Tampa Bay Jewish Family Services has formed a Jewish Single Parent Steering Committee to oversee the development activities of various committees. Members are needed for the steering committee as well as the Adult Program Committee, the Children's Program Committee, Marketing, Forms, Judaics, Volunteer and Social/Entertainment. The program, featuring a Jewish Single Parent Family Workshop Series, will address issues faced by single-parent families. Call 960-1848.

SPANISH LANGUAGE PERIODICALS SOUGHT: The University of South Florida Tampa Campus Library, 4202 E Fowler Ave., is seeking Spanish-language periodicals published in Tampa. Copies of pre-1960s Ybor City/West Tampa periodicals are needed for loan to the library for digitization or photocopying. Through a grant funded by the Florida Humanities Council, the library is building a Latino Tampa Periodicals Web site to preserve local Spanish culture. Weekly and monthly periodicals from the 1890s to 1950s depicted people in the Latino community at work and play. Call Maggie at 974-4591.

LOOKING AHEAD

NEW TAMPA ROTARY CLUB: The New Tampa Rotary Club will meet at 7 a.m. March 14 in the Palms Room of Tampa Palms Golf and Country Club. There will be a club assembly and committee meetings. Rotary Club membership is open to professional and business leaders who live, work or have retired in the New Tampa area. Call 273-8221.

FAMILIES SOUGHT: World Heritage, an officially designated exchange visitor program by the U.S. Department of State, is seeking host families for foreign exchange students. Couples or single parents (with or without children) are needed to participate in the program. The high school-age students spend a semester or year in the United States. Call toll-free 1-800-888-9040.

PAINT THE TOWN PROJECT: The Lutz Community Council is seeking a one-story house, occupied by someone disabled or a senior citizen, for its fourth annual Paint the Town project. The council will paint and do repair work; the house must be in Lutz. Also, volunteers are needed to help with the project, which is scheduled for April. Call 264-8950.

SIZZLIN' SUMMER FUN CAMP: Employment applications are being accepted through April 4 for positions for the Hillsborough County Parks and Recreation Department's 2003 Sizzlin' Summer Fun camp and year-round temp pool. Applicants must be at least 16, have a valid driver's license, proof of automobile insurance, copy of driving record, Social Security card and undergo a background check. Positions include recreation leaders and aides who will work 40-hour weeks from June 2 through Aug. 1 and a recreation therapist and therapy aides who work with the disabled. The temp pool is used to fill in during sick leave, vacations and emergency situations. Education and experience working with children are major considerations for hiring. Applications are available at recreation centers throughout the area. Call 903-2250.

ONE-ACT SCRIPTS SOUGHT: The Carrollwood Players are seeking one-act scripts for their sixth annual One-Act Weekend scheduled for August. Scripts should be original material by the author submitting it, no more than 15 minutes in length and must not have been previously performed in the Tampa Bay area. Entries will be accepted from outside Florida; additional consideration will be given to local authors. Entries should be typed and mailed to: Carrollwood Players, Attn.: Jack Steeley, P.O. Box 270116, Tampa, FL 33688-0116. Include name, mailing address, phone number and e-mail address for notification; the deadline is April 16. Selections will be made by May 15. Call 265-4000.

SENIORNET PROGRAM: The SeniorNet Program at the University of South Florida, 4202 E Fowler Ave., is taking registration for computer education courses for those over age 50. Classes will be offered through March. SeniorNet, a nonprofit organization, is part of a national network of SeniorNet sites specializing in teaching computer fundamentals as well as advanced courses in useful software programs. Tuition is $75; SeniorNet membership is $40 and includes discounts on software, opportunities for social interaction and a subscription to Newsline, SeniorNet's quarterly newsletter. To request a copy, call 974-2403 or 974-8037.

-- Send information to Connie Drew, St. Petersburg Times, 14358-B N Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, FL 33618; or fax 269-5310; or e-mail drew@sptimes.com. Deadline is two weeks before the event.

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