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Neighborhood events calendar

By Times staff
Published January 19, 2007

Saturday

Library book store clearance: The Friends of the Upper Tampa Bay Regional Library Gazebo Book Store will have a clearance sale. The event, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., will include books, DVDs, VCRs, books on tape and more, at reasonable prices. The library is at 11211 Countryway Blvd. Call 813 964-2972.

TODAY

Tampa Carrollwood Rotary Club: The group's weekly luncheon meeting starts at 12:15 p.m. John McQuigg, of Operation Lifesaver, will talk about rail crossing safety. Meetings are at Emerald Green Golf and Country Club, 13903 Club House Drive. Visitors and prospective members are welcome. Call (813) 265-8184.

SATURDAY

ESOL tutor training class: People age 18 or older with a high school diploma or the equivalent and interested in teaching English as a Second Language can take the class. The nine-hour class will be offered by the Hillsborough Literacy Council from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the North Tampa Branch Library, 8916 North Boulevard. The cost is $30; all materials provided. Registration in person is required no earlier than one hour prior to the class. Seating is limited. Call (813) 975-2110.

Tampa AAUW: The Tampa Branch of the American Association of University Women will meet at 11:30 a.m. The monthly luncheon meeting will be at the Traditions House at the University of South Florida, 4202 E Fowler Ave. Judy Lisi, of the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, will speak on "The Role of Women in Leadership in the Cultural Arts." The cost is $25 per person. Mail checks, payable to Tampa Branch AAUW, to Joyce Ellsworth, 11107 N 21st St., Tampa, FL 33612-6107. Call (813) 932-6902.

Magical music box: Pat Ockert and Midge Glazer of the Florida Orchestra Guild will discuss instrument families, and participants will have a chance to play instruments at 2 p.m. at Upper Tampa Bay Regional Library, 11211 Countryway Blvd. Call (813) 964-2972.

MONDAY

Sign with your baby: The New Tampa Regional Public Library is offering the program at 10 a.m. Learn to stimulate your baby's mental development and language skills by learning to sign together. The free program is co-sponsored by the Friends of the New Tampa Regional Public Library, 10001 Cross Creek Blvd. Call (813) 903-2286.

Telephone equipment distribution: Florida Telecommunications Relay will provide free specialized equipment and training to qualified Florida residents. Those who are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired are invited to attend the program at the Upper Tampa Bay Regional Public Library from 1 to 4 p.m. Appointments are requested; walk-ins are welcome. Call toll-free at 1-888-832-4314.

USF Women's Club: The group will meet at the Gibbons Alumni Center at the University of South Florida, 4202 E Fowler Ave. Social time will start at 9:30 a.m. followed by the 10 a.m. meeting. Dr. William Quillen, director of the Physical Therapy Program in the College of Medicine at USF, will discuss the program and its benefits to all ages. The club provides scholarships to qualified USF students and offers service and social opportunities for members. Membership is open to persons interested in participating in the clubs' activities. Call (813) 972-0643.

University of Kentucky: The Tampa Bay Alumni Club and Board of Directors will meet at 6 p.m. Friends and alumni are invited to attend the open meeting at Ballyhoo Grill, 7604 Ehrlich Road.

TUESDAY

Belly dancers give demonstration: Dancers from the American Belly Dance Studio in Lutz will be at the Upper Tampa Bay Regional Library, 11211 Countryway Blvd., at 7:30 p.m. to give a demonstration and teach the basic steps in belly dancing. Call (813) 964-2972.

Networking on the nines: The Carrollwood Area Business Association will sponsor the event at the Northdale Golf and Tennis Club, 4417 Northdale Blvd. There will be nine holes of golf and 10th hole networking. Registration begins at 2:30 p.m.; tee time is at 3 p.m. The cost is $25 for members, $30 for nonmembers AND guests; prepayment is required. Visit www.carrollwoodbusiness. com or call (813) 264-0006.

Carrollwood Business Networking Association: Chester Kwitkowski, of Brightside Enterprises, will speak at the weekly breakfast meeting. The meeting will be from 7:45 to 9:15 a.m. Meetings are on Tuesdays at Piccadilly Cafeteria, 11810 N Dale Mabry Highway. Business cards and leads are exchanged. Call (813) 908-1266.

THURSDAY

Chamber networking luncheon: The Chamber's "Relationship Building with Business Neighbors" event will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will be at J. Christopher's Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch, 14366 N Dale Mabry Highway. Orders will be taken from a special menu. Reservations are requested by Tuesday. Visit www.northtampachamber.com or call (813) 961-2420.

Overview of depression: Dr. Bob Porter, of Patients First Family Medicine, will be at the Upper Tampa Bay Regional Library at 7:30 p.m. He will give an overview of the latest medical news on depression. Also, psychologists Donna Walker-Gruosso and Michele Durrance will share tips on therapies involved. The library is at 11211 Countryway Blvd. Call (813) 964-2972.

Keystone Civic Association: The general membership meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Meetings are on the fourth Thursday each month at Keystone Community Center, 17926 Gunn Highway. Visitors are welcome. Also, the association will sponsor its quarterly Gunn Highway Adopt-A-Road Cleanup from 8 to 11 a.m. Jan. 27. Meet at the community center between 7:30 and 8 a.m. Refreshments provided. Visit www.keystonecivic.org. Call (813) 920-5561.

Parenting class: The University of Florida Extension Service in Hillsborough County will offer the class "Building Healthy Personal Relationships" at 6 p.m. at Town 'N Country Family Support & Resource Center, 7520 W Waters Ave. Registration required. Call (813) 744-5519, ext. 140.

Wine tasting/estate planning: Residents of Magdalene Shores Estates are invited to attend the event at 6 p.m. Attorney Randall O. Reder will discuss wills, trusts, joint ownership of property, powers of attorney, homestead issues and probate. The wine tasting is co-sponsored by Michael's Grill, 11720 N Dale Mabry Highway, in the Main Street Shopping Center. The cost is $5 for members of the Magdalene Shores Homeowners Association, $10 for nonmembers. Reservations requested; seating limited. Call (813) 960-1952.

LOOKING AHEAD

Lunch and Learn Series: The University of South Florida's Learning In Retirement Program will begin at 12:15 p.m. Jan. 26. The free brown-bag lecture series is sponsored by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at USF for older adults. Award-winning meteorologist Roy Leep will speak on the topic "A Life In Meteorology." Leep, a Tampa Bay icon, worked at WTVT for over 40 years. Free one-day parking passes are available to Osher members and guests attending the event. Registration requested by Wednesday.

Scrapbook crop workshop: The event will be offered by Incarnation Parish Home and School Association. The cost for the all-day event is $35 if paid by Jan. 31, $40 after that date. The nonprofit event is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. March 10 at Incarnation Catholic School. The fee includes entry in the door-prize drawings, goodie bag, three meals, beverages and snacks throughout the day. Send check (payable to IPHSA) with your name, contact phone number and number of seats to Incarnation Catholic School, 5111 Webb Road, Tampa, FL 33615, c/o Crop Coordinator. Call (813) 884-4502.

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.

Send information for the calendar to St. Petersburg Times, 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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