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Palm Harbor plans Party in the Park

By Times Staff Writers
Published March 2, 2005

PALM HARBOR - Palm Harbor Parks and Recreation will host its second annual Party in the Park from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. April 9 at H.S. "Pop" Stansell Park at Florida Avenue and Eighth Street.

The party will include children's games, activities, prizes, food, moonwalks and entertainment from three bands, Victoria K, Jeff O'Kelley and That '70s Band. Admission is free. Bring chairs and blankets. Organizers are looking for sponsors and vendors. Contact Jill Sabol at jsabol73@tampabay.rr.com or 727 771-6000.

PALM HARBOR - Physiotherapy Associates, 35111 U.S. 19 N, Suite 100, offers aquatic classes for those with arthritis, fibromyalgia, osteoporosis and chronic back and neck pain.

The classes, approved by the Arthritis Foundation, are also appropriate for those with diabetes, postrehabilitation needs or weight loss requirements.

Classes are conducted as part of a nonprofit program. They take place in a heated indoor pool and offer range of motion, flexibility and strengthening exercises.

Participants do not need to know how to swim.

To register or for information on fees and schedules, call (727) 772-6772 or (727) 210-0760.

North Pinellas business executives are organizing a new chapter of Zonta International, a service organization that works to advance the status of women.

Zonta clubs support their communities through service projects, fundraisers, advocacy and community support.

For information on the new Top of the Bay Zonta Club, representing Tarpon Springs, Trinity, East Lake, Oldsmar, Westchase and Palm Harbor, call Mary Fletcher at (727) 781-5949.

PALM HARBOR - The GFWC Palm Harbor Junior Women's Club has applications available for its 2005 "Making a Difference" grant program.

The club plans to award grants of up to $1,000 to nonprofit organizations that demonstrate service to North Pinellas. Groups can pick up applications in the vestibule of the Palm Harbor Library, 2330 Nebraska Ave., or print the application from the club's Web site, www.phjwc.com

Apply by today. Questions can be faxed to 727 712-0330 or e-mailed to palmharborwomensclub@hotmail.com Grants and a scholarship will be awarded May 5.

OLDSMAR - The city will have a parents' night out for children 5 to 12 years old from 5 to 11 p.m. March 12 at the Bicentennial Park Recreation Center, 423 Lafayette Blvd.

The cost is $5 with a city recreation card and $7.50 without a card. Call (813) 749-1260 or (813) 749-1290 for information or to register.

A new program called Adventure Guides for families with children 4 to 9 years old is coming to the North Pinellas and Greater Palm Harbor branches of the YMCA.

Anyone interested in learning more about the program is invited to a pool party and barbecue from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday at the YMCA in Palm Harbor, 1600 16th St.

Adventure Guide members join a circle of families participating together in camping, hiking, canoeing, tubing on a river, field trips, games, parades and crafts. It aims to deepen the bonds between parents and their children with shared fun activities.

The cost is $2 per person for the barbecue or $5 per family. Call the YMCA in Palm Harbor at (727) 451-7220 or in East Lake at (727) 772-9622.

PALM HARBOR - The Suncoast Harmony chapter of Sweet Adelines International, under the direction of Amy Riddle, will sing at a free concert at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Palm Harbor Library, 2330 Nebraska Ave. Refreshments will be served.

Countryside High School's class of 1985 has announced the date and location for its 20th reunion. The event is July 8-9 at the Sheraton Sand Key in Clearwater Beach. Reunion organizers are looking for lost or relocated members of the class.

For more information on the reunion, go to www.cougars85.com or e-mail heartsvideo@tampabay.rr.com

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