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By Times Staff Writer
Published January 23, 2005

TUESDAY TOAST OF TAMPA SHOW CHORUS: Women interested in joining the Toast of Tampa Show Chorus are invited to Membership Night at 7 p.m. The championship barbershop chorus will meet at the Masque Theater, 8825 N 56th St., in Temple Terrace. Learn about the musical art of barbershop singing; the ability to read music is not required. The chorus won its seventh Region 9 chorus competition in April 2004 and will compete for another International Medal in New Orleans in November. Call (813) 963-7464. MOTHERS AND MORE LUNCH BRUNCH: Mothers are invited to bring their kids for a "Lunch Brunch" at 12:30 p.m. in the children's play area at Westfield Shoppingtown Citrus Park. The event is sponsored by the North Tampa Chapter of Mothers and More, an organization dedicated to improving the lives of mothers through support, education and advocacy. Call (813) 960-3434.

WEDNESDAY CABA AFTER FIVE: The Carrollwood Area Business Association is having a CABA After Five at Hogan's Great Sandwiches, 14306-D N Dale Mabry Highway. The free networking event will be hosted by Andy Jacob. Call (813) 264-0006.

USF WOMEN'S CLUB: A membership meeting of the University of South Florida Women's Club will be at 10 a.m. The meeting will be in the Gibbons Alumni Center at USF, 4202 E Fowler Ave. Deborah Brown of the Hillsborough County Consumer Protection Agency will speak on identity theft. Learn how to reduce chances of becoming a victim of identity theft and fraud. A visitor's pass is available at the front gate for $3. Call (813) 972-0643.

CARROLLWOOD WOMEN'S CLUB: Master gardener Adrienne Denisco will speak at the monthly luncheon meeting of the Carrollwood Women's Club. The event will begin at 11:30 a.m. at Heritage Harbor Golf and Country Club off Lutz-Lake Fern Road. Denisco will discuss the volunteer services of a master gardener, including working with the community and school groups, conducting plant clinics, participating on team projects, and helping with other gardening challenges. She will also talk about plants that thrive in Hillsborough County gardens and give a demonstration on how plants and greenery from gardens can be created for home decorating. Reservations are requested. Call (813) 963-5886.

THURSDAY NORTH TAMPA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: The Chamber Networking Luncheon, sponsored by the North Tampa Chamber of Commerce, will be at Anjali Restaurant formerly AJatfish, 8751 N Himes Ave. The event will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be a Spanish-style buffet; the cost is $11 plus tax and gratuity. The reservation deadline is Tuesday. Send e-mail to FocusGroup@Verizon.net or call (727) 945-7072.

LUTZ-LAND O'LAKES WOMAN'S CLUB: The general meeting of the Lutz-Land O'Lakes Woman's Club will be held at the Land O'Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land O'Lakes Blvd. Coffee hour will start at 9:30 a.m. before the meeting. The club's art department, chaired by Lea Griffin and Aniko Solomonson, will present a program about photography. Guests are welcome. Call (813) 948-0823.

HANDS ON TAMPA BAY: The United Way seeks volunteers for group-sponsored projects. New volunteers must attend a 45-minute orientation before receiving a monthly calendar of volunteer opportunities. An orientation session is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at the Museum of Science and Industry, 4801 E Fowler Ave. Projects throughout the Tampa Bay area benefit the Ronald McDonald House, Shriners Hospitals for Children, the Spring, America's Second Harvest, Tampa Bay AIDS Network, Salvation Army, SHARE, Horses for the Handicapped, Pinellas Association for Retarded Children and Center Against Spouse Abuse. For information about Hands On Tampa Bay, projects or locations and dates of other orientation sessions, call (813) 274-0969.

FINANCIAL PLANNER CERTIFICATE PROGRAM: The USF Professional Workforce Development is offering a series of free information seminars for its Financial Planner Certificate Program. Prospective applicants for the program are encouraged to attend. Seminars will begin at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays through Feb. 17. The 21-month program prepares individuals to sit for the Certified Financial Planner Certification Examination. The program runs from March 3, 2005, through Oct. 26, 2006. To register, call (813) 984-8021.

CARROLLWOOD RELAY FOR LIFE: There will be a pep rally to kick off the American Cancer Society's Carrollwood Relay For Life. Those interested in participating are invited to the meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. in the auditorium at University Community Hospital-Carrollwood, 7171 N Dale Mabry Highway. Learn how to form a team, share fundraising ideas and pick a campsite and team theme. There will be food and prizes. Call (813) 254-3630, ext. 317.

FRIDAY NEW TAMPA ROTARY CLUB: John F. Spangler will speak at the weekly breakfast meeting of the New Tampa Rotary Club. Meetings are at 7 a.m. at Tampa Palms Golf and Country Club, 5811 Tampa Palms Blvd. Spangler, chairman of the board of directors at H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute Foundation, invests in and guides companies involved in medical manufacturing and distribution. He is also a retired Marine Corps officer. Call (813) 376-0974.

HIP-HOP: The Rhythm Kidz will teach hip-hop classes at several area Hillsborough County Recreation Centers beginning Jan. 31 through April 29. The exercise program is open to boys and girls of all ages and skill levels. Learn Hip-Hop choreography to today's most popular songs. The program is sponsored by the Hillsborough County Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department. All students will have the opportunity to participate in the Hip-hop Showcase at Centro Asturiano Theater on April 30. The cost is $52 for the entire session or $4 per class. Registration is first-come, first-served. For information, class schedules or to register, go online at www.rhythmkidz.com or call 813 996-0432.

PREMARITAL PREPARATION: Tampa Jewish Family Services offers Premarital Preparation classes for couples in Hillsborough County. The four one-hour classes are in compliance with the requirements of the state of Florida statutes. Classes, taught by Vick Woodham, will cover areas including unrealistic expectations, unaccepted differences, unresolved past issues, unforgiven hurts, effective communication, conflict resolution skills, financial and parenting issues, and how to build a spiritual commitment together. Upon completing the four classes, couples receive a valid certificate qualifying them for a marriage license fee reduction of $32.50. Also, the three-day waiting period between the date of the marriage license application and the marriage date is waived. The course is $100. Tampa Jewish Family Services is at 13009 Community Campus Drive off Gunn Highway, east of the Veterans Expressway. Registration is requested. Call (813) 960-1848.

ART CLASSES: Tim Gibbons of Funky as a Monkey Art Studio will teach the following art classes Monday and Jan. 31: Big and Little, a hands-on art class for ages 2 to 5 with an adult, from 11 to 11:45 a.m.; Cartooning I for ages 7 to 12 from 4 to 5 p.m.; and Space Art I for ages 7 to 12 from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. The cost is $40 per class; all materials are provided. Classes will be at Create a Craft Art Studio, 11733 N Dale Mabry Highway, near Party City. To register, call (813) 269-8282.

BINGO, DANCE SOCIAL AND BREAKFAST: American Legion Post 147, 17413 Gunn Highway, Odessa, sponsors weekly bingo at 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 7 p.m. Fridays. Also, a Singles and Couples Dance Social is at 7 p.m. Sundays. Musical entertainment is provided by DJ Marsal and the Short Notice Band (on an alternating weekly basis). Mixed music will include ballroom, country, Latin, '50s and line dancing. In addition, a buffet fundraising breakfast will be at 9 to 11 a.m. the third Sunday of each month. The menu includes scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, French toast, omelets (made to order), waffles, potatoes, grits and more; the cost is $4. Call (813) 920-4512.

FLEA MARKET FUNDRAISER: The Lutz-Land O'Lakes Woman's Club is accepting donations from the public for its annual Flea Market fundraiser scheduled for March 4, 5 and 12. Dishes, clothing, knickknacks, small appliances and more that are clean, usable and in working condition are needed. The event will be at the old Lutz School, 18818 U.S. 41. To donate items before Jan. 31, call (813) 949-1937 or (813) 949-1919. After that date, items can be brought to the school from 9 a.m. to noon on Mondays and Wednesdays or call the above numbers. Proceeds will be used for community projects.

SPRING BOUTIQUE AND LUNCHEON: Tickets are on sale for the 11th annual Spring Boutique and Luncheon sponsored by the GFWC Temple Terrace Woman's Club. The event is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. March 18 at the Dr. Blaise F. Alfano Conference and Banquet Center, 11606 N McKinley Drive (40th Street). The boutique will feature vendors selling unique clothing, jewelry, collectibles, cosmetics, toys, gourmet treats and more. Local merchants will provide door prizes to be given away. Have lunch at your convenience. Tickets, $26 and includes lunch, must be purchased in advance. Call (813) 988-4431 or (813) 988-4527.

"TASTE'/CRAFT FESTIVAL: Crafters and vendors are sought to participate in "A Taste of Citrus Park and Family Festival" scheduled for April 1-9. For information, call (813) 892-8744.

"HUNGER GUIDE' ONLINE: The Hunger Resource Guide, which identifies agencies and organizations that provide food and services to needy families in Hillsborough County, is available online. The guide includes a national list of Web sites in local infrastructure, economic and job security, federal nutrition, food recovery and donations, community food production and marketing, education, and research. More than 40 local agencies are listed, representing Plant City, Ruskin, Seffner, Brandon, Riverview, Wimauma and Temple Terrace. The Web site is http://hillsborough.extension.ufl.edu go to Agriculture and click on Public Policy. The guide was developed by the Public Policy Program of the Cooperative Extension Service. Call (813) 744-5519.

BUSINESS WORKSHOPS: The Hillsborough County Small Business Information Center offers business workshops on marketing; starting your own business; financial resources; going into business (in Spanish); understanding personalities; franchising; enterprise zone and your business; growing your business; Brown Bag Series: Women in Business, Tax Awareness, SBA Loans and Other Programs; doing business with government; and commercial real estate financing options. Most workshops are free and are held at various locations. Call (813) 914-4028.

TAMPA HARMONICA ORCHESTRA: Harmonica players interested in benefit performances and concerts may join the Tampa Harmonica Orchestra to play blues, jazz, spirituals, folk and other genres. E-mail normanderm@tampabay.rr.com or call 813 880-7546.

BIG BROTHERS: At least 200 married couples or male volunteers are needed at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay to work with boys. A husband and wife paired with one child are required to commit to nine hours a month. The program tries to pair adults with a child who lives within 10 miles. Call (813) 287-2210.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP: Tampa Jewish Family Services offers a weekly grief-bereavement support group meeting. The group meets from 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. Tuesdays at 13009 Community Campus Drive. Vicki Woodham facilitates the meetings that provide support, encouragement and information for those grieving a recent or past loss. Donations are accepted. Registration is requested. Call (813) 960-1848.

USED BOOKS, VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Friends of the Lutz Branch Library, 101 Lutz-Lake Fern Road, has opened a used bookstore, the Book Depot. Donated books may be dropped off at the library in boxes or bags marked "Friends of the Library." Volunteers operate the bookstore from 2 to 8 p.m. Mondays, 2 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays and 2 to 6 p.m. Thursdays. The group needs more volunteers to expand the hours of operation. Call (813) 273-3616.

HANDS ON TAMPA BAY: The United Way seeks volunteers for group-sponsored projects. New volunteers must attend a 45-minute orientation before receiving a monthly calendar of volunteer opportunities. Projects throughout the Tampa Bay area benefit the Ronald McDonald House, Shriners Hospitals for Children, the Spring, America's Second Harvest, Tampa Bay AIDS Network, Salvation Army, SHARE, Horses for the Handicapped, Pinellas Association for Retarded Children and Center Against Spouse Abuse. For information about Hands On Tampa Bay, projects or locations of orientation sessions, call (813) 274-0999.

BOOKS FOR TROOPS: Friends of the Library of Hillsborough is accepting paperback books for its Books for Troops project. Bags or boxes may be dropped off at any Tampa-Hillsborough County library branch and should be marked "Books for Troops donation." Donations will be shipped to troops overseas. Names of family members who would like to get books may be e-mailed to booksfortroops@hotmail.com include your name, relationship to military members, their names and APO address. The Charitable Foundation of Holland and Knight, which sends toiletries and other personal items to troops in the Middle East, will ship the books. Call 813 273-3616.

CAR GIVEAWAY: Low-income families may be eligible to receive free used cars through Citrus Cars, sponsored by the Community Action Agency Program. Depending on income and driving record, families may be eligible for a car from one of Hillsborough County's neighborhood service centers, including the Town 'N Country Neighborhood Center, 6726 N Hanley Road. The centers provide health and social services to low-income families. Call (813) 886-6177.

THE TAMPA CONNECTION: The board of directors is accepting applications from business leaders for its 20th annual Leadership Program. The yearlong program prepares members to become active volunteers and leaders in the Tampa Bay area while building professional relationships. There were 68 graduates in the most recent class; they completed projects for Big Brothers Big Sisters, A Gift for Teaching, the Children's Home and the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay. Call (813) 274-0932.

MEN'S CLOTHES NEEDED: Metropolitan Ministries needs new and used men's pants, shorts, jeans, socks and shoes. Nearly 300 homeless men seek clothing each week. Donations may be dropped off from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays at 2101 N Florida Ave. To organize a men's collection drive, call (813) 209-1000.

BABY ITEMS SOUGHT: Donations are needed for families living at Metropolitan Ministries. Needed are diapers (large and extra large); pullup pants (sizes 4 and 5, toddler); baby wipes; and unopened, sealed bottles of pain relievers, fever reducers, Tussin DM cough suppressant, and Claritin for infants and children. Donations may be dropped off from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays; 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays; and 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays at the Ministries Donation Center, 2101 N Florida Ave. Information is available on how to organize a baby care collection drive. Call (813) 209-1000.

Send information to Connie Drew, St. Petersburg Times, 14358-B N Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, FL 33618; fax to 813 269-5310; or e-mail drew@sptimes.com The deadline is two weeks before the event.

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