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See and puchase artists works during festivals

By LORRIE LYKINS
Published November 8, 2006

Take a walk through St. Petersburg history and enjoy artwork on for sale this weekend in Roser Park.

The Historic Roser Park Art Festival returns Saturday and Sunday with painters, photographers, sculptors and craftspeople displaying their works on the banks of Booker Creek in historic Roser Park.

The event also features an outdoor Roser Park museum, a self-guided walking tour through early St. Pete history, food and live music from the Al Downing Tampa Bay Jazz Association and the Shiny Shoe Band. Admission is free.

Part of the proceeds will go toward the preservation and improvement of the Historic Roser Park neighborhood and ASAP Homeless Services of St. Petersburg. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Roser Park, 10th Avenue S between Fourth and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street. Information: 822-7582 or visit www.roserpark.net.

Flood control discussion The Shore Acres Civic Association's quarterly/end-of-the-year meeting will take place Monday. Guest speaker Mike Connors of the City of St. Petersburg will discuss flood control plans and the installation of new flood control valves.

When: 6:30 p.m. Monday social hour, meeting starts at 7 p.m.

Where: The Shore Acres Recreation Center, 4230 Shore Acres Blvd.

Info: Patti Cook 410-3105 or 520-9269

Monthly meeting The North Kenwood Neighborhood Association's monthly meeting will be held Monday.

When: 7:30 p.m. Monday

Where: Edward White Hospital, 2323 Ninth Ave. N., Room 1-G

Group meets Thursday The Meadowlawn Neighborhood Association will hold its monthly meeting this week.

When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday

Where: Hope Lutheran Church, 1801 62nd Ave. N

Potluck dinner Tuesday The Palmetto Park Neighborhood Association will meet Tuesday evening for a potluck. Please bring a dish to share with your neighbors.

When: 7 p.m. Tuesday

Where: The Hospice of the Florida Suncoast, 3050 First Ave. S

Hospice discussion The Disston Heights Civic Association will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday. Guest speaker Bonnie Tilbe will present an overview of Hospice services.

When: 7 p.m. Tuesday

Where: St. Petersburg Community Church, 4501 30th Ave. N

Meeting has full agenda The Crescent Lake Neighborhood Association meeting is Thursday. Residents are encouraged to attend to hear proposals to improve the neighborhood and the lake and to vote on the 2007 board of directors.

Other agenda items: An opportunity supported by grant funding through Tampa Bay Estuary Programs will be presented. This would be a community project that would restore the natural environment of the lake and provide educational opportunities to the community.

When: 7 p.m. Thursday

Where: The Huggins-Stengel Field clubhouse, 1320 Fifth St. N

Pets in the Park The Jungle Terrace Civic Association is hosting its fourth annual Pets in the Park event. All well behaved pets are welcome and registration is free. All pets must be on a leash or held.

When: 9 to 11 a.m. Nov. 18 (rain or shine)

Where: The Walter Fuller Youth Center, 7891 26th Ave. N

Info: Call Ron at 345-7000.

The St. Petersburg Neighborhood Notebook is compiled by Times correspondent Lorrie Lykins. News may be e-mailed to SPTimeslistings@yahoo .com or mailed to Lorrie Lykins, Seminole Neighborhood Notebook, P.O. Box 4954, Seminole, FL 33775.

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