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Earhart fellowships available for women

By Times Staff
Published May 8, 2006


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

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

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.

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