HEP Thrift Store selling furniture, clothes, jewelry
By Times Staff Writers
Published November 16, 2005
The HEP Thrift Store, 1212 N Betty Lane, Clearwater, has vintage pieces, used furniture, brand name clothing, jewelry and knickknacks. The thrift store is part of the Homeless Emergency Project, a nonprofit organization that provides housing and supportive services for homeless individuals and families. Call the HEP office at 442-9041 or visit the Web site at www.ethep.com
Revised evacuation map on county's Web site
Pinellas County Emergency Management officials have completed revisions on the evacuation level map and posted the revised map on the county Web site. Go to www.pinellascounty.org and click on "Check Your Evac Level' in the lower left column; or visit http://pubgis.co.pinellas.fl.us/hurricane_txt/ or call 464-4333.
Dunedin flotilla offers classes on boat safety
The Dunedin flotilla is presenting boat safety and seamanship programs. Classes run through November. Most insurance companies will give a discount on boat insurance after presenting a certificate of completion. Call 772-0021.
Worknet Pinellas to help place, train veterans
Worknet Pinellas will help place and train military veterans. All career fields are eligible, and training is done by the employer on site. This program is designed to give assistance in training funds as well as provide support in getting needed uniforms, tools and supplies for the job. Active duty reserve and National Guard veterans are eligible. Call 524-4344.
Literacy Council offers help to improve English
The Literacy Council of Upper Pinellas has certified tutors available to teach individuals who wish to learn English or those who need to improve their reading and writing skills. Sessions are free, and hours are flexible. For information, call the Literacy Council at the Dunedin Public Library, 298-3080, ext. 242.
Food Bank is accepting donations for the holidays
RCS Food Bank is accepting food donations for Thanksgiving and toys for the holidays. Toys will be accepted at the RCS office at 503 S Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., Clearwater, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Those interested in organizing a food drive should call director Jamia Austin at 443-4031.
Kiwanis Club seeks to expand membership
The Kiwanis Club of Springtime City/Clearwater will hold a membership drive during November. The organization's major projects focus on children and include Head Start, annual children's health fairs and sponsorship of school youth service organizations. Meetings are Thursdays at 6 p.m. Call John H. Williams at 418-6601.
Beginning and advanced training offered for dogs
CLEARWATER - The Upper Suncoast Dog Training Club, a not-for-profit organization, offers beginning through advanced level classes in agility, clicker training, conformation, junior handling, obedience and puppy kindergarten.
The club also hosts trials and provides opportunities to show your dog. The air-conditioned indoor club is at 2101 Logan St. near the Long Center. Call (727) 449-8738.
Suncoast String Band looking for musicians
The Suncoast String Band, which has performed in Pinellas County for more than 25 years, needs musicians who can play saxophone, banjo, violin, guitar, accordion or drums. Rehearsals are from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays at Clear Bay Terrace, 1770 Betty Lane N, Clearwater. The band performs music from the 1920s to the 1990s for area groups and organizations. Call band director Tom Barry at 734-2664 or Gene Rachal at 738-4546.
Dunedin club for children meets to explore nature
The Investigators of Nature kids club meets from 4 to 5 p.m. Mondays. The club for children ages 6 to 12 explores nature through hikes and hands-on projects. Cost is $1 with Dunedin rec card, $2 without. Call (727) 298-3271.
Retired greyhounds available for adoption
Retired Derby Lanes Greyhounds are available for adoption every Sunday from noon-2 p.m. at the Clearwater PetsMart, Clearwater Mall, 2625 Gulf-to-Bay. Anyone interested in adopting, providing a foster home or volunteering can call Greyhound Pets of America/Tampa Bay at 595-7852 or visit their Web site at www.greyhoundpets.com
Donate used cell phones for seniors' 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.
