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Public is invited to weekly peace vigil

By TIMES WIRES
Published January 7, 2007

DUNEDIN

The public is invited to participate in a weekly peace vigil from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays at Edgewater Park, next to the Dunedin Marina, at Alt. U.S. 19 and Main Street.

For more information, call (727) 733-1177 or (727) 734-8945 or visit www.stpeteforpeace.org.

DUNEDIN

Sit back, eat and hear a tale of a fateful trip

Enjoy a potluck dinner at 7 p.m. Jan. 10 at First Presbyterian Church of Dunedin, 455 Scotland St., and hear the story of how a crew sponsored by Odyssey Marine Exploration of Tampa found the wreck of the Civil War ship SS Republic off the coast of Savannah, Ga., with millions of dollars in gold and silver coins.

David Fisher of Odyssey Marine will describe how the crew discovered the ship upright in 1,700 feet of water in 2003.

The ship sank in 1865 on its way to New Orleans with goods, gold and silver to help restore the economy of the South.

All are welcome. For more information, call 733-2318.

PINELLAS COUNTY

Big Brothers Big Sisters needs volunteers

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Pinellas County seeks 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.volunteerfloridafoundation.org to find out more.

CLEARWATER

Dog Training Club offers varied classes

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.

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