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Service will mark emancipation event

By TIMES WIRES
Published December 31, 2006

St. Petersburg

The public is invited to attend the Emancipation Proclamation installation and service at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 1 at Mount Zion Progressive Baptist Church, 955 20th St. S, St. Petersburg. Sponsored by the NAACP. Call 894-4311.

LARGO

Tribute will be all Elvis and all evening long

Celebrate the King's birthday as a number of artists pay tribute to Elvis Presley as they "Shake, Rattle and Roll" at 2 p.m. Jan. 7 at the Largo Cultural Center, 105 Central Park Drive. Pay tribute to the man, the music and the memories at this nostalgic evening of entertainment and fun. $12 advance, $15 day of show. Call 587-6793.

SEMINOLE

Presentation will focus on reptiles

Discover the wonderful world of reptiles, snakes, turtles, alligators, lizards and tortoises at a Jan. 6 presentation on reptiles at Boca Ciega Millennium Park, 12410 74th Ave. N, Seminole. After the 10 a.m. event, people will be able to hold Nemo the Florida king snake and Lucy the red rat snake. Free, reservation required and space is limited. Call 588-4882.

ST. PETERSBURG

Writer to explain theory on wildlife care

Join science writer Connie Barlow for an astonishing look at a radical idea in conservation biology now going mainstream, 6:30 p.m. Friday, Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Island Drive., St. Petersburg. Prominent conservation biologists propose a shift in the benchmarks commonly used for restoring lost wildlife to former habitats. Preregistration is required. Recommended for adults, suitable for ages 10 and up. Call 453-6500.

COUNTYWIDE

Volunteers sought to mentor kids 10-14

Gulf Coast Community Care needs volunteers ages 30 and older to spend a few hours a week mentoring a child aged 10-14 from a single parent home or in foster care. No experience is necessary. Mentoring time can be spent with simple activities such as reading, fishing, baking, teaching a craft or visiting a park. Call 479-1813 or 479-1841.

COUNTYWIDE

Foster homes needed for neglected children

The Safe Children Coalition of Pasco and Pinellas County is in critical need of foster homes for abused and neglected children in the area. Foster parents must be at least 21 years old and pass a background check. In addition, home study and 30 hours of special training must be completed. For more information, 1-866-661-5656.

GULFPORT

Artisans wanted for Art Walks participation

The Gulfport Merchants Association is seeking unique artisans and crafters for the First Friday and Third Saturday Art Walks. Space fee is $20. For more information or to reserve a space, call Suzie at 322-5217 or Mike at 302-9299 or e-mail gulfportevents@gmail.com.

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