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Fest will showcase works of 150 crafters

By SHEILA MULLANE ESTRADA
Published May 31, 2006

ST. PETE BEACH - The 13th annual St. Pete Beach Corey Area Craft Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The free event will feature works by 150 crafters. A wide variety of handmade products will be on display, including jewelry, ceramics, pottery, clothing, sculpture, dolls, stained glass and unique pet items. All of the displayed work will be available for purchase at prices from $15 to $3,000. An expansive green market will feature plants, orchids, exotic flora, handmade soaps, gourmet spices and fresh kettle corn.

For more information, call 954 472-3755 or (813) 962-0388, or visit www.artfestival.com.

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A one-day babysitting course offered by the American Red Cross will be June 9 at the St. Pete Beach Library, 365 73rd Ave. The program teaches youths (ages 11 and up) the responsibilities and qualities of being a great babysitter. Participants learn about safety, safe play, basic care, first aid and professionalism. The $40-per-student fee includes training by a certified instructor, a babysitter's handbook and an official "American Red Cross Certified Babysitter" T-shirt. Registration is required.

Information and registration: 898-3111.

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The Leisure Services' Recreation Department is holding its first ever summer teen program on Tuesdays, Thursdays and some Fridays. Activities include field trips to Adventure Island, Lazer Tag, ice skating and much more. The cost of the program is $300 for nine weeks or $15 a day and is open to teens ages 12 to 15. Information: 363-2146.

Gulfport

The Venturas' hot mix of retro swinging styles will be featured June 9 during Swing Time at the Gulfport Casino Ballroom, 5500 Shore Blvd. S. The event starts with a group swing-dance lesson from 8 to 9 p.m. (no partner needed), followed by live music and dancing from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. $11 admission fee includes the dance lesson. The event is open to all ages and is smoke-free.

Information: (813) 274-4950 or www.SwingTime.info.

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Florida Art Village Courtyard Fresh Market is held Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Market items include fresh produce, natural products, flowers, live plants, baked goods and seafood. Live entertainment is featured each week. Vendors and entertainers are needed. Information: Annie at 528-2575 or send an e-mail to mshaw9@tampabay.rr.com.

Indian Rocks Beach

The new pet ministry of Calvary Episcopal Church will sponsor a disaster preparedness for pets class at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the parish hall, 1615 First St. Veterinarian May-Li Cuypers will instruct owners on the importance of preparing their pet for a disaster, such as a hurricane. Information: 595-2374.

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The public is invited to attend the city's fifth annual Flag Retirement Ceremony at noon June 14, which is Flag Day, at Chic A Si Park on Fourth Avenue and Second Street, near Crabby Bill's restaurant. The ceremony is held each year to dispose of all American flags that have become torn and tattered in the service of the country. Flags may be brought to the ceremony or delivered to Indian Rocks Beach City Hall, 1507 Bay Palm Blvd., or VFW Post 10094, 14288 Walsingham Road. The ceremony is a joint effort by Indian Rocks Beach, the Clearwater Chapter of MOAA and VFW Post 10094. Mayor Bill Ockunzzi will lead the ceremony. Hot dogs and soft drinks will be served after a demonstration of how the flags are retired.

For more information, or to donate flags to be retired, call Maj. "Skip'' Hartnett, president, Clearwater Chapter MOAA at 733-8646 or Jim Ford, commander, VFW at 595-4260.

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The Beach Art Center's Creative Arts Camp is offering weekly classes for children ages 3-15 this summer. Sessions for children, 3-6, will meet from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Young artists 7-12 will enjoy a creative adventure in painting, pencil drawing, charcoal, mixed media and paper sculpture from 9 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday. Clay classes for ages 7-11 will be held in two-week sessions, from 9 a.m. to noon June 5-16, June 19-30 and July 10-21. Advanced clay classes for teens ages 12-15 will be held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The Beach Art Center is next door to city hall. Information: 596-4331.

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Volunteers are needed to host the Indian Rocks Beach Historical Museum from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday. The museum is at 203 Fourth Ave. Information: Patti Muneio at 517-8076 or the museum at 593-3861.

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Ballroom dancing classes are planned in Indian Rocks and Indian Shores. Certified dance instructor Carol Baker will teach several four-week courses. The first session will be devoted to learning American-style jitterbug swing. The cost of each four-week session is $32. Information: North Beaches YMCA at 595-5610.

Madeira Beach

Holiday Isles Elks Lodge No. 1912 will host its third annual Boat Rides and Picnic for children with "special needs" Saturday. For more information and to make reservations, call Dick Swetel at 360-2232 or Frank Kolbaba at 586-2170.

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The fifth annual John Levique Pirate Days will be held June 9-11 to commemorate the discovery of John's Pass. The weekend of piratical merriment supported by the John's Pass Merchants Association includes: The Pirates Ball (7 to 11 p.m. June 9), hurricane expo, adult costume contest, face painting, village-wide treasure hunt, pirate ship invasion and water battle, Pirates Parade and Pillage the Village, pub crawl and brawl, Brigands Bazaar/shopping, children's costume contest, and Florida Blood Services. Entertainment will feature: Cascabel and Izabel, the West Coast Mutineers, Rusty Cutlass, Mad Eye Mitch, and For Love or Money. Pirate Days weekend activities will be from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. June 10, and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 11. Information: 394-0756, 393-8230 or e-mail suzie@friendly-fish.com.

Redington Shores

The town will hold a hurricane awareness meeting at 7 p.m. today at Town Hall, 17425 Gulf Blvd. Information: 397-5538.

South Pasadena

Palms of Pasadena Hospital and Wellness Seminars Inc. will host a weight-loss seminar from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. June 7 at the Pasadena Professional Building, Boca Ciega Room, 1609 Pasadena Ave. S. The program combines the power of hypnosis with behavior modification. Participants learn to lose weight without feelings of deprivation or denial in one session and learn to eliminate unwanted habits such as overeating, snacking and emotional eating. The first 45 minutes of each session is a free orientation. If the participant feels comfortable with the program, they pay a one-time fee of $69. The fee includes a powerful hypnotic session, behavior modification booklet, home reinforcement audiocassette tape (CDs are available) and unlimited free repetitions of the hypnosis, if needed.

Treasure Island

Treasure Island's Children's Summer Camp will be held through Aug. 4 for children ages 4-12. Program hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday with extended care provided before and after camp. Camp fees are $350 per child for residents and $700 per child for nonresidents. Two proofs of residency are required at registration for all Treasure Island residents. Attendance will be limited this year so participants are encouraged to register early. Activities will include arts and crafts, games, sports, movies, parties, guest speakers and entertainment, field trips, and more.

For additional information, call the Treasure Island Recreation Department at 547-4575, ext. 237.

News for Neighborhood Notebook may be e-mailed to sheila.estrada@knology.net faxed to 398-6054, or mailed to Beaches Notebook, 13472 Bellewood Ave. N, Seminole, FL 33776. Call Sheila Estrada at 399-9197.

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