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By Times Staff
Published May 17, 2006

Arthritis Walk fundraiser set at Fort De Soto Park

The Arthritis Foundation needs individuals to participate in the Arthritis Walk on Saturday at Fort De Soto Park. Activities begin at 4 p.m. The event will feature a 3-mile and 1-mile walking course, a 5K "Fun Run," and activities for the entire family.

Pet owners are invited to bring their leashed dogs to walk with them in the ARFF-ritis Walk. There'll be fun, food and music. Registered walkers with arthritis will be given a Blue Hero's hat. To participate, volunteer or form a team, visit www.arthritis.org or call the Arthritis Foundation at 1-800-850-9455.

Workshop shows how to use 'toolbox' for recovery

A workshop dealing with addiction, depression, bipolar disorder and co-dependency will be held June 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, 4301 16th St. N. Topics will include how to use our inner "toolbox" for recovery, revaluing our self-worth and how to rid ourselves of distorted thinking. Call 822-3480 or 418-3464. Future group sessions will be held in the Largo-Clearwater area.

Fundraising cookout will benefit Boy Scouts' camp

Help save the Boy Scouts' camp. Come to the Scouts' cookout and bake sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 27 at 2805 54th Ave. N. Pick up pledge sheets, raise $500 or more and you'll be entered in a drawing to win a complete Harley-Davidson camping kit valued at $500 from Jim's Harley-Davidson of St. Petersburg. Call Dee at 727-527-9672.

Juvenile Welfare Board grant provides mentoring

The Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County awarded a grant to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Pinellas County in collaboration with the St. Petersburg Recreation Department that will bring mentoring to after-school programs at Campbell Park, Gladden Park, Rio Vista and the Walter Fuller Center. It only takes one hour a week and a willingness to offer encouragement and friendship to become a Big Brother or Big Sister in the after-school program. Call 518-8860 or visit www.bbbspc.org.

SPCA offers adoptions, other pet services

The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Tampa Bay encourages residents to kick off their spring with a four-legged friend. The adoption fee for dogs, cats and kittens is $35, puppies $50 and rabbits $15. Each adoption includes vaccinations, spaying or neutering, county license tag, microchip for identification and free obedience classes for canines. Also, there's 10 percent off pet supplies at the SPCA Store. The shelter is at 9099 130th Ave. N, Largo. Hours are 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Or visit the online kennel at www.SPCATampaBay.org. For information, call 586-3591.

U.S. Naval Sea Cadets offers youth programs

If you're a student between the ages of 11 and 17 and interested in learning about naval traditions through participation in a variety of activities on and off the water, the U.S. Naval Sea Cadets, a nonprofit youth organization, offers valuable life and work skills like teamwork, leadership and citizenship. There are two programs. The Navy League Cadet is for ages 11-13, and the U.S. Naval Sea Cadets is for ages 13-17. All cadets must be U.S. citizens, in good moral standing, have a minimum 2.0 grade point average, be active in the community, and enrolled in middle or high school and without dependents. Visit www.suncoastairsquadron.org or call 796-7322.

Kids can help greyhounds through coloring contest

A coloring contest to benefit greyhound adoptions will be through June 3. A copy of And Then There Were Greyhounds coloring book will be available from noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays at PetsMart at Largo Mall, 10500 Ulmerton Road. $10. Prizes will be awarded in two categories: ages 10 and younger, and ages 11-18. Call 365-8436 or send an e-mail to Bill@GoldCoastGreyhounds.com

Register now for Boca Ciega golf tournament

GULFPORT - Registration is open for the 12th annual Boca Ciega High School Pirate golf tournament scheduled for noon June 3 at Belleview Biltmore course in Belleair. The $85 entry fee covers cart, box lunch, door prizes and a chance to win an Acura donated by Crown Dealerships. Proceeds go to support teachers and classroom enhancements at Boca Ciega.

Registration deadline is June 2, and can be done online at www.bocaciegaalumni.com. Call tournament chair Rex Gaugh, 727 434-2165 or co-chair Steve Hodges, (727) 573-3594.

Group seeks used cribs to give to needy moms

Kids all grown up and don't know what to do with that crib? Donate it to the People That Love Church and Mission at 817 Fifth Ave. N.

Used cribs in good condition will be given to moms who can't afford a place to sleep for their infants. Call Ken Flint at 421-3745 or drop off your crib any time of day or night, seven days a week.

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