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Before you throw away your old phone books...
By RICHARD DANIELSON
Published July 3, 2006
County residents recently received new phone books, and Pinellas County would like to see the old ones hit the recycling bins. County residents discard more than 2-million phone books annually, according to Pinellas County Utilities, and recycling those will conserve landfill space and resources. Last year, local residents crowded around the recycling bins at John Chesnut Sr. Park the day the location of the bin was published in this column. We hope that residents will repeat that performance this year. From East Lake Road, turn west on Sandy Point Road. The bins are on the left, on the northern edge of the park. Preserve lists programs EAST LAKE - The Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Road, is offering several programs soon, including: * Florida-Friendly Landscaping from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday. A Florida-friendly landscape enhances the beauty of your home while conserving water and protecting the natural environment. Dale Armstrong of the Pinellas County Extension will show participants how to create a yard that also requires less maintenance. Native plants will be given away as door prizes at the free event.* Wildlands Investigators Camp for students entering sixth or seventh grade, with a session from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 10-14 and another session from July 24-28. The cost per week is $125.* Watershed Explorers Camp for students entering ninth through 12th grades, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 17-21. The cost is $125. Call (727) 453-6800. Water skiers glide to honor OLDSMAR - Once again, Oldsmar's own Tampa Bay Water Ski Show Team is the champion of the Southern Regional Show Ski Tournament. On June 25, the team won against teams from Sarasota, Fort Myers, Naples and Alabama. Oldsmar's team rolled out its new Super Heroes Show, featuring characters such as Captain Planet, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, the Flash and Aquaman. The team, with about 100 members including support staff, will be performing the new show all month at 6 p.m. Saturdays on Tower Lake. Tower Lake is behind the Oldsmar Flea Market. To get to the site from Tampa Road, go north on Race Track Road, left on Douglas Road and left at the small ski team sign. The show and parking are free and there's a covered grandstand area. Call (727) 397-8904 or (813) 265-9685. Sculpture show at City Hall OLDSMAR - An exhibit of sculpture by Joseph Rotella of Tampa is on display through August at Oldsmar City Hall, 100 State St. W. Some of his sculptures are included in the Vatican collection. He finds the form in his organic sculptures partly through the materials he uses. A free artist's reception will be at 6 p.m. July 18 at City Hall. Call (813) 749-1260. MS Society leader to talk EAST LAKE - The North Pinellas MS Self-Help Group will meet at 7 p.m. July 11 at the YMCA of North Pinellas, 4550 Village Center Drive. Melissa Mulcahy, family programs manager with the National MS Society, will discuss the society's programs and progress toward finding a cure for multiple sclerosis. All are welcome, and no registration is needed for the free meetings. Call Bud Llewellen at (727) 698-4346. Help feed the needy EAST LAKE - Congregation B'nai Emmunah, a Reform Jewish synagogue at 3374 Keystone Road, continues to work with Mount Moriah AME Church, 722 S Disston Ave., to feed the hungry on Sundays. Volunteers meet at 2:30 p.m. at the Tarpon Springs church to prepare a free meal that they serve from 4 to 5 p.m. The synagogue also is offering tai chi and chi kung classes for all ages at 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays with certified instructor Jim Rosenthal. The low-impact exercises aim to relieve stress and reduce blood pressure. Nonmembers are welcome. The cost is $40 per month. To volunteer or to sign up for classes, call (727) 938-9000. Vendors, sponsors sought PALM HARBOR - The GFWC Palm Harbor Women's Club is looking for sponsors and restaurants to participate in the 10th annual Taste of Palm Harbor, scheduled for noon to 6 p.m. Oct. 1 on Florida Avenue in historic downtown Palm Harbor. The club is also seeking artists and crafters to display and sell their crafts at the event, which draws as many as 20,000 people. Since the event began, it has raised more than $125,000 for local charities. Details and applications can be obtained by mailing a request to P.O. Box 290, Palm Harbor, FL 34682-0290, or by calling (727) 934-7001. The application deadline is Aug. 1. How girls can volunteer The Girls Guide to Giving is a directory of nonprofit agencies throughout Pinellas County offering volunteer opportunities. Groups of young women can participate in projects such as peer interaction, service learning and "how to" projects. The guide lists agencies, contact information, group capacities and minimum age requirements and is available online at www.211tampabay.org or by calling (727) 210-4233, ext. 4557. Classes for pain sufferers PALM HARBOR - Physiotherapy Associates, 35111 U.S. 19 N, Suite 100, offers aquatic classes for those with arthritis, fibromyalgia, osteoporosis, and chronic back and neck pain. The classes, approved by the Arthritis Foundation, are also appropriate for those with diabetes, after-rehabilitation needs or weight-loss requirements. Classes are conducted as part of a nonprofit program. They take place in a heated indoor pool and offer range of motion, flexibility and strengthening exercises. Participants do not need to know how to swim. To register, or for information on fees and schedules, call (727) 210-0760. Train and show your dog CLEARWATER - The Upper Suncoast Dog Training Club, a nonprofit organization, offers beginning through advanced classes in agility, clicker training, conformation, junior handling, obedience and puppy kindergarten. The club also offers trials and provides opportunities to show your dog. The air-conditioned indoor club, 2101 Logan St., is near the Long Center. Call (727) 449-8738 or visit www.usdtc.org. Reading tutors needed PALM HARBOR - The Palm Harbor Literacy Council seeks volunteers to help adults, many of them recent arrivals to the United States, learn to read, write and speak English better. The Literacy Council provides free, one-on-one tutoring to new residents, many of whom are foreign-born college graduates now working in the United States. For information or to volunteer, call (727) 784-3332, ext. 211. Big Brothers/Sisters sought Big Brothers Big Sisters of Pinellas County is seeking volunteers willing to spend as little as an hour a week with local children who need mentors. Volunteers must be at least 18 and have a valid driver's license. For information, call (727) 518-8860 or visit www.bbbspc.org. As part of the state's mentoring initiative, some employers allow an hour or so per week of administrative leave for employees to mentor. Visit www.volunteerflorida foundation.org to find out more about the program. Zonta chapter being set up North Pinellas business executives are organizing a new chapter of Zonta International, a service organization that works to advance the status of women. Zonta clubs support their communities through service projects, fundraisers, advocacy and community support. For information on the new Top of the Bay Zonta Club, representing Palm Harbor, Tarpon Springs, Trinity, East Lake, Oldsmar and Westchase, call Mary Fletcher at (727) 781-5949. Writers group on Fridays TARPON SPRINGS - The Tarpon Springs Public Library Writers Group meets from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays in the library conference room, 138 E Lemon St. Call (727) 942-9540.
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