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Education topic centers on the Florida Orchestra
By TIMES WIRES
Published January 3, 2007
ST. PETERSBURG Susan Haig, associate conductor of the Florida Orchestra, and Bill Faucett, development director, will speak about education and the orchestra at a Jan. 10 luncheon for members of the Ladies Guild of the Mahaffey Foundation. It starts at 11:30 a.m. at the Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront, 333 First St. S. Tickets cost $25. The event is open to the public, and reservations are required. Information: 866-6672. COUNTYWIDE Urban League has black history essay contest The Pinellas County Urban League's Black-on-Black Crime Prevention Program is holding its 16th Annual Black History Essay Contest. The contest is open to all students attending public, private or home schools. The deadline for submissions is Feb. 1. The contest is divided into elementary, middle and high school divisions with the first-, second- and third-place winners reading their essays at an awards ceremony on Feb. 17. The topics are: Elementary: "I believe the greatest African-American male or female in my community is or was?" Middle school: "What would you like to tell the world about a little-known black history fact?" High school: Explain the impact of an important period in black history, and how it impacts society today." For more information, call 327-2081, ext. 225, or e-mail Lbright@pcul.org. ST PETERSBURG Annual Mirror Lake area cleanup set for Jan. 13 Volunteers are planning their third annual cleanup of the Mirror Lake area from 9 a.m. to noon Jan. 13. All participants are asked to wear gloves. Food and beverages will be supplied by the Lyceum and Harvey's Fourth Street Grill. Call 827-1432 for more information and to sign up. COUNTYWIDE Dogs to have their night at special fundraiser Enjoy a semiformal night on the town for you and your dog at the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Kibbles N Bids fundraiser, 7-10 p.m. Jan. 12, Sirata Beach Resort, 5300 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. The evening features appetizers for people and pups, the Putting on the Dog Pageant, dog pampering with pet-icure, professional pet photography, pet caricatures, pet massages and pet psychic readings. Musical Entertainment by Chuck Eckhart, Mystical Moments Entertainment and celebrity emcees Cynde Edwards, Dave Nemeth and Lindsey Brien. Bid on weekend getaways, original artwork, fine jewelry, pet gift baskets and more. The SPCA helps provide food, shelter and medical services for more than 15,000 homeless and abused pets each year. Tickets are $95 $55 of your ticket price is tax deductible. Call 586-3591. ST. PETERSBURG Sip wine and see stars at Science Center event Stargazing has never been so tasty. Sample fine wine and food from top restaurants at the Science Center's "Wine Under the Stars" event, 6-9 p.m. Jan. 27, 7701 22nd Ave. N, St. Petersburg. The evening offers food from the Wine Cellar, Salt Rock Grill, Pepin, Mangia and Sam Seltzer's Steakhouse, plus wine from Vino 100, music, a dessert room, and planetarium shows and observatory viewings. Also, the entire center will be open, including the animal and marine rooms. All proceeds benefit the Science Center. Tickets are $45. Reservations must be made by Jan. 17. For more information, call 384-0027 or check the Web at www.sciencecenterofpinellas.com.
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