The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority has several openings on its Transit Advisory Committee. This group meets once a month at its headquarters at 14840 49th St. in Clearwater.
The committee of transit users and interested citizens provide input to the PSTA board of directors and staff regarding transit service, fares and infrastructure improvements.
Such input is intended to increase ridership and improve service for passengers. To apply, call 533-4301.
Reserve a space now for cancer symposium
An all-day cancer symposium will begin at 8 a.m. Sept. 24 at the Holiday Inn Select, 3535 Ulmerton Road, Clearwater. Registration and a continental breakfast are from 7-8 a.m. Reservations recommended. Call 821-0017.
Earhart fellowships available for women
The Zonta International Amelia Earhart Fellowships are offered annually to women for graduate study in aerospace-related science and aerospace-related engineering.
Applications for the 2006-07 fellowships are available at www.Zonta.org or by contacting Nancy Wright, Amelia Earhart Committee chairwoman of the Top of the Bay Zonta club, at wright99@tampabay.rr.com
Miracle on Wheels offers wheelchairs
Miracle on Wheels makes available electric power wheelchairs to nonambulatory people 65 years or older and the permanently disabled of any age if they qualify.
Those who qualify must be able to operate a joystick controller on the armrest and understand the basic instructions. Call toll-free at 1-800-749-8778.
Bayside Choir slates auditions
Bayside Choir, a community nonprofit arts organization, is holding auditions at the Piano Company, 1710 N Hercules, Suite 112, Clearwater.
The goal is to further music education through the practice of classical choral traditions. They have three levels of choirs for grades 1-12. Call 447-9683 to schedule an audition time.
