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Hear or tell a tall tale or two at 'Tellabaration'
By LORRIE LYKINS
Published November 8, 2006
In the mood for a colorful yarn or two? If storytelling is your thing, or you enjoy listening to tall tales, plan to attend the annual "Tellabration" storytelling event set Nov. 18 at the Pinellas Park Public Library, 7770 52nd St. N. The annual event is sponsored by the Tampa Bay Storytellers Guild, Friends of the Pinellas Park Public Library, and the National Storytelling Network. Event organizer Billie Noakes said this is the 11th year for Tellabration, which has grown in attendance each year. Seasoned storytellers and youth tellers will perform and sign language interpreters will be on hand to provide interpretation of all of the tales. The public is invited to attend and participate. What: Tellabration storytelling event Where: Pinellas Park Public Library, 7770 52nd St. N When: 7 to 9 p.m. Nov. 18 Info: Billie Noakes, 647-8057 * * * A Veterans Day observance featuring music, color guard and multimedia presentations will be held Friday. Pinellas Park Mayor William F. Mischler will be the keynote speaker. When: 2 p.m. Friday Where: Pinellas Park Performing Arts Center, 4981 78th Ave. N Info: 547-6820 * * * The annual Holiday in the Park Winter Festival is looking for crafters, vendors and sponsors to sign up now for its fourth annual festival. The community event will celebrate the winter holidays with hayrides, children's games, pictures with Santa, a candy cane factory, entertainment and more. Proceeds support local charities, including Public Service Education Foundation of Pinellas Park Inc., People Helping People, Pinellas Park Police Explorers, and the Pinellas Park Police Volunteers. Nonprofit organizations may apply for free vendor space. Contact Bev Waggoner at 541-0760 for more information. LEALMAN Get your dauber ready for bingo at Lowe's City Bingo is played weekly at Lowe's City mobile home community in Lealman. Bingo is open to the public; nonresidents of Lowe's are welcome. When: 6:30 p.m. every Thursday Where: 5200 28th St. N Info: 526-3353 KENNETH CITY Women's Club looking for new members The Kenneth City Women's Club is seeking new members. Its Dec. 7 meeting will be a holiday luncheon sponsored by the officers, followed by entertainment. Membership for residents is $5 per year. When: Noon on the first Thursday of each month except July and August Where: The Kenneth City municipal hall, 4600 58th St. N Info: Carmen Pizzi, 345-0052 * * * The Kenneth City Homeowners Association meeting has been pushed back a week due to Election Day. The association will meet Tuesday. Guest speaker Mark Fowler will make a presentation on a new medical device. When: 7 p.m. Tuesday Where: The Kenneth City auditorium, 4600 58th St. N The Neighborhood Notebook is compiled by Times correspondent Lorrie Lykins. News for the Pinellas Park, Lealman, and Kenneth City Neighborhood Notebook may be e-mailed to SPTimes listings@yahoo.com or mailed to Lorrie Lykins, Neighborhood Notebook, P.O. Box 4954, Seminole, FL 33775.
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