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Seminole Elks to accept relief donations
By Times Staff Writers
Published September 14, 2005
The West Central District Seminole Elks No. 2519 is coordinating relief supplies for victims of Hurricane Katrina. A semitrailer of supplies will be delivered to an Elks Lodge in Hattiesburg, Miss.
Items needed include baby food, formula, clothing, diapers, baby wipes, bottles and toys. All kinds of wrapped nonperishable foods, water and can openers. First aid items, Tylenol, toothpaste, combs, brushes, personal hygiene products, clothing (all sizes), blankets, air mattresses and pillows. Items can be dropped off at the lodge, 10717 Seminole Blvd. Deadline for collection is Sept. 22. Call 215-4701.
Forum on long-term care scheduled for Oct. 5
Mid and South Pinellas Long-Term Care Ombudsman Council and Florida Silver-Haired Legislature, Area 5, will host a public forum from 1-3 p.m. Oct. 5 at Digital Auditorium, St. Petersburg College Seminole Campus, 9200 113th St. N. The event will cover issues ranging from long-term care resident privacy and visitation rights to decisionmaking and grievance processes in long-term care settings. Speakers include state Rep. Frank Farkas, elder advocate and state Long-term care ombudsman Brian Lee and LuAnne Reese, a local nursing home director of planning and advocacy with Bon Secours Maria Manor. Parking and attendance are free. Reservations recommended but not required. Call (727) 588-6912 or (727) 595-4707.
Learn blacksmithing, making paper at village
LARGO - Blacksmithing and making paper from plants are two study programs coming up at Heritage Village.
Ken Straight, the village's volunteer blacksmith, will lead a series of classes on the basic skills of the craft. Classes are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 17, 24, Oct. 1 and 8. Fee is $100 for members of the Pinellas County Historical Society, $120 for nonmembers. Registration required. Open to adults only; the classes are limited to five.
Students will learn beginning techniques, safety, lighting and maintaining an efficient coal fire, working the bellows, heating and shaping the metal and designing an ornamental piece.
Papermaker and artist Robert Thompson will lead a workshop about making paper from tropical plants 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 24. The fee is $23 for society members, $28 for nonmembers, and includes all supplies, printed materials and a take-home kit. Space is limited, registration required.
Heritage Village is at 11909 125th St. N in Largo. For information, call 727 582-2426 or e-mail heritagevillage@co.pinellas.fl.us
Donate used cell phones for seniors' emergency use
Unused cell phones can be lifesavers for seniors. The Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas, Inc. and its Senior Victim Advocate Program are collecting used cell phones to distribute as 9-1-1 emergency or "Safety Phones" to seniors who are at risk. The cell phones are free to seniors and can only be used to access 9-1-1 in case of an emergency.
The agency has added two more distribution and collection sites for the Senior Safety Phone Project in Pinellas County, the Mainlands on U.S. 19 and Mainlands Boulevard in Pinellas Park, 217-0967, and the Senior Resource and Referral Center at 1281 Court St. in Clearwater, 442-7772. For information about the Senior Safety Phone Project or other distribution and collection sites call (727) 570-9696, ext. 279.
Transit committee has several openings
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
Largo Parks Department looking for vendors
The Largo Recreation Parks & Arts Department is recruiting vendors for its October Bluegrass Strings and Crafty Things, 10 a.m to 5 p.m. Oct. 1-2, in Largo Central Park.
If you can demonstrate and create handmade and natural crafts, this event might be for you. The weekend's free activities include bluegrass music, children's crafts and train rides. Vendor fees are $100. Call 587-6740, ext. 5015. Application deadline is Friday.
Miracle on Wheels offers power 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 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.
U.S. Submarine Veterans seeks members
U.S. Submarine Veterans is seeking to expand membership for all local sub vets. The Tang Base, a chapter of U.S. Submarine Veterans, is made up of Navy veterans and active duty personnel who are qualified in submarines. The base supports the local Veterans Administration, provides memorial services and supports the troops both overseas and in-country. Call 734-1787.
Historical Society seeks donations of antiques
The Clearwater Historical Society's Plumb House Museum is in need of donations of period furniture and artifacts dating from the late 1800s to the early 1900s. The society is 501(c)3 organization. Call Lorelei at 639-4266.
Food pantry seeks volunteer grant writer
An experienced, volunteer grant writer needed for FEAST, a not-for-profit, nonsectarian food pantry in Palm Harbor, serving over 1,400 families monthly. Contact Walter Anderson at 789-5275.
Retired greyhounds available for adoption
Retired greyhounds for adoption are available at PetsMart at the Largo Mall every Saturday between noon and 4 p.m. Call 365-8436 or visit www.GoldCoastGreyhounds.com They are also available at Clearwater Mall's PetsMart, 2625 Gulf-to-Bay, from noon to 2 p.m. every Sunday of each month. Call 595-7852.
Dunedin Fine Art Center registering for fall
The Dunedin Fine Art Center's Gladys Douglas School of the Arts is registering for fall classes. Instruction is available for both kids and adults, with discounted tuition rates for center members.
Daytime, evening and weekend classes are available as well as day- to weeklong workshops in a variety of media.
The first six-week fall I session: September 12 - Oct. 23, and fall II session: Nov. 7 - Dec. 18. Call 298-DFAC to register or visit the Art Center at 1143 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin. Class information is available on the web at: www.dfac.org
Bulldogs baseball team is recruiting players
The Bulldogs Allstar Baseball Club of Pinellas County, a sponsored team, is seeking baseball players for its 14:U team.
Open tryouts will take place in August for the fall 2005 and spring 2006 seasons. E-mail: thebulldogsbaseballclub@yahoo.com or call 492-5988.
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