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Neighborhood events calendar
By TIMES WIRES
Published January 12, 2007
TODAY Portrait workshop: The Life Enrichment Center, 9704 N Boulevard, is offering the one-time, three-hour workshop from 9 a.m. to noon. Frank Bolock, an accomplished acrylic and watercolor artist, will conduct the workshop "Portrait Paint Along" working in watercolor, featuring a live model. Students can choose their own media. The cost is $10 for Life Enrichment Center members, $15 for nonmembers. Advance registration is required, class size is limited. Call 813 932-0241. Scholarship applicants sought: The Tampa Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority will offer more than $25,000 in scholarships. African-American female high school seniors in the Tampa Bay area are being sought. Applicants must have a 3.5 GPA and must plan to attend college in the fall semester of 2007. Applications may be obtained at www.deltasigmathetatampa.org and are due by today. Scholarships will be awarded in May 2007. Call (813) 684-1302. New Tampa Rotary Club: The weekly breakfast meeting will be at 7 a.m. Ann Poonkesem, singer, model and local TV host, will be the speaker. Meetings are at Tampa Palms Golf and Country Club, 5811 Tampa Palms Blvd. Membership is open to professional and business leaders who live or in New Tampa. Visit www.newtamparotary.org or contact mcgintyboy@aol.com. TUESDAY Tampa now: The Tampa Chapter of the National Organization for Women will meet at 6:15 p.m. Meetings are at Perkins Family Restaurant, 408 E Bearss Ave., on the third Tuesday of each month. Visit www.nowtampa.org. Call (813) 932-6902. Kidz Club: The Mom's Support Group of Kidz Club will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. The free monthly meeting will be hosted by Holly Barruso, a licensed marriage and family therapist. The meeting will include topics of everyday parenting. Child care will be provided for ages 1 to 6 for $6/family. Reservations are requested. Call (813) 615-2582. Carrollwood Business Networking Association: Weekly breakfast meetings are at Piccadilly Cafeteria, 11810 N Dale Mabry Highway. Meetings are from 7:45 to 9:15 a.m. Tuesdays. Business cards and leads are exchanged. Call (813) 908-1266. Science Adventure Series: The series will continue with "Future World" at the Science Library at MOSI, 4801 E Fowler Ave. The free program, for ages 6 to 12, will begin at 4:15 p.m. today, Wednesday and Jan. 23-24. Children can enjoy stories and activities, and learn about lasers, artificial intelligence and alternative food sources. They will explore the library's collection and learn of the possibilities the future holds for everyday life. Call (813) 987-6380. THURSDAY Senior Resource Council: The group will present "The Team Approach to Successful Aging" at the Upper Tampa Bay Regional Library, 11211 Countryway Blvd. Meet council members from 6 to 6:30 p.m. Presentations will be given from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. by Mimi Buderus, owner of Right At Home; and Eric Goldstein, a pharmacist and consultant who will talk about Medicare Part D. Light refreshments will be served. Monthly presentations will be offered on the third Thursday of each month through June. Call (813) 514-4724. Newcomers of NW Hillsborough: The group will have its monthly luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at East Lake Woodlands Country Club, 1055 East Lake Woodlands Parkway, in Oldsmar. Andrea Andreasen, owner of Facial Sculpting of Tampa Bay, will be the guest speaker. For reservations, visit www.newcomersnwhillsborough.com or call (813) 264-0405. Chamber Chatter Connections: The networking event of the North Tampa Chamber of Commerce will begin at 6:30 p.m. Robert Antonek will host the free event at Windfair Professional Park, 2816 Windguard Circle, in Wesley Chapel. Reservations are requested by Monday. Call (813) 283-0279. LIBRARY HAPPENINGS Cyber Kids: Elementary-aged kids are invited to learn the basic skills of operating the computer keyboard, mouse and more. The Upper Tampa Bay Regional Library , 11211 Countryway Blvd., is offering the free program at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday. The program will also be offered at 4 p.m. Thursday at Jimmie B. Keel Regional Public Library, 2902 W Bearss Ave. Registration in person is required no earlier than one hour before the start of the program; seating is limited. Call (813) 964-2972. Computer programs: The Lutz Branch Library is offering free programs to improve your computer skills. Word, Level I (preview, print and edit documents) will be offered at 3 p.m. Tuesday. Word, Level II (basics of font formatting, changing font type, size and color and page setup, margins, paper orientation) will be offered at 3 p.m. Jan. 23. Registration in person is required no earlier than one hour before the program; seating is limited. The library is at 101 Lutz-Lake Fern Road in Lutz. Call (813) 264-3939. Introduction to computers: The free program will be offered at 10 a.m. Thursday. Discover the parts of a computer and understand the basic vocabulary at the North Tampa Branch Library, 8916 N Boulevard. Registration in person is required no earlier than one hour before the program; seating is limited. Call (813) 975-2110. Estate planning options: Attorney Linda S. Faingold will present the program at 7 p.m. Thursday at Jimmie B. Keel Regional Public Library. The free program will discuss wills and trusts, as well as estate plans. The library is at 2902 W Bearss Ave. Call (813) 264-8900. Legal matters discussed: The Friends of the New Tampa Regional Public Library will cosponsor the free program at 10 a.m. Thursday. Attorney Katherine-Haromy Woltmann will discuss living wills, health care surrogate designations, the effects of HIPAA, durable powers of attorney, the pros and cons of joint ownership assets, and other related topics. The library is at 10001 Cross Creek Blvd. Call (813) 903-2286. LOOKING AHEAD Summer intern program: College undergraduates and college-bound high school graduates are encouraged to apply for the program by Feb. 15. H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute at USF is accepting applications for its 2007 Summer Program for the Advancement of Research Knowledge. Students pursuing a career in biomedical science are eligible for this opportunity to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. The program includes 40 hours a week for 10 weeks; students earn a stipend; 15 to 20 students will be selected. Call (813) 745-3887. Scholarship opportunity: The Rotary Club of New Tampa is offering scholarships for local residents interested in studying abroad and serving as an ambassador of goodwill during the 2008-2009 school year. Candidates must have completed at least two years of college at the time the scholarship period begins or have a secondary school education with at least two years of employment in a recognized vocation. Applications must be made through a local Rotary Club by March 2007. Call Dennis Loomis at 1-800-817-4793 (access code 04) or e-mail loomiwa@tampabay.rr.com. Send information for the neighborhood events calendar to North of Tampa, 14358-B N Dale Mabry Highway. Tampa, FL 33618; fax (813) 269-5310; call (813) 269-5316; or e-mail northtampa@sptimes.com The deadline is two weeks before the event.
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