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U.S. Naval Sea Cadets offer youth programs
By TIMES WIRES
Published January 20, 2007
COUNTYWIDE If you're a student between the ages of 11 and 17 and interested in learning about naval traditions through participation in activities on and off the water, the U.S. Naval Sea Cadets, a nonprofit youth organization, and part of the U.S. Navy's youth program, offers valuable life and work skills like teamwork, leadership and citizenship. There are two types of programs, the Navy League Cadet for ages 11 to 13 and the U.S. Naval Sea Cadets for ages 13 to 17. All cadets must be U.S. citizens, be in good moral standing, have a minimum of a 2.0 grade point average, be active in the community and be enrolled in school. Visit www.suncoastairsquadron.org for information or call (727) 796-7322. CLEARWATER Thoreau's work discussed at series The Scholar's Choice Lecture and Discussion Series explores literary classics and popular works presented by scholars from the University of South Florida's Department of English at the Clearwater Main Library, 100 N Osceola Ave. The remaining schedule includes: - 2 p.m. Jan. 24 - Walden, by Henry James Thoreau, presented by Dr. Maryhelen Harmon. Limited copies of the books will be available at the circulation desk. No reservations required. Call (727) 562-4970, ext. 5284. CLEARWATER Weaver's Guild has exhibits at library The Pinellas Weaver's Guild has exhibits on display until Feb. 26 at Clearwater Main Library, 100 N Osceola Ave. Formed in 1946, the guild sponsors workshops with widely known instructors and sponsors the study of spinning, dyeing, bobbin lace, beadwork and kumihimo - the ancient art of braiding ropes, belts, ribbons and decorative sashes. For more information and a list of workshops, call (727) 562-4970, ext. 5284. DUNEDIN Green Market is plentiful in items Stroll through Dunedin Green Market, which is in Pioneer Park, at Douglas Avenue and Main Street downtown, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Friday until April 27. A variety of products are available, including Amish foods; coffee, tea and espresso; handmade soaps; organic cotton products; produce; spices; and tropical plants. For vendor information, call Richard Kendler at (727) 733-4215. COUNTYWIDE Learn how to make a living will Do you have a living will? If you don't and want one, the Clearwater Bar Association will make information and forms on living wills available from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday at Clearwater's Countryside Library, 2741 State Road 580. No reservations are required, and assistance will be provided by volunteer lawyers first-come, first-served. A living will gives people a chance to make clear what their wishes are for end-of-life medical care. Forms also are available on the Florida Bar's Web site at www.flabar.org. CLEARWATER Lawn watering restricted The city of Clearwater has restricted lawn watering to one day a week for most residents. The limit comes as a result of the announcement of a severe water shortage by the Southwest Florida Water Management District. Officials said the one-day-per-week restriction applies to the use of water from public and private water utilities, all wells and surface water sources such as ponds and rivers. The city's reclaimed water customers are not affected by this restriction and can water on any day of the week. Users of potable water will remain on their usual one-day-per-week schedule. Residents who use water from private wells or surface water sources can water one day per week on the following schedule: - Addresses ending in even numbers or the letters A through M can water only on Tuesdays. - Addresses ending in odd numbers or the letters N through Z can water only on Sundays. LARGO Largo's Celebrity Showcase guests set Largo's 2007 Celebrity Showcase features the Ink Spots on Feb. 1; composer, comedian and TV personality Cahal Dunne on Feb. 22; and Branson, Mo., entertainer Doug Gabriel on March 22. Advance tickets are $11 plus tax, $13 plus tax at the door. Group rates are available. For more information, call (727) 518-3131 or visit www.largo.com. EAST LAKE Health fair to offer seniors screenings If you've put off having that mole checked, you can do that and much more for free from 9 a.m. to noon Jan. 26. The Allegro at East Lake retirement community, 1755 East Lake Road, is offering its annual health fair with free screenings for blood pressure, oxygen saturation, balance, oral cancer, eyes, hearing, skin, mood and more. The event also will feature free chair massages, body mass index evaluations, diabetic screenings, pharmacy medication reviews, long-term care insurance information and other information for seniors. A free continental breakfast will be provided, as well as door prizes. To register, call (727) 943-8878. CLEARWATER People's Law School continues Thursday Sessions of the Clearwater Bar Association's annual People's Law School continue in the teaching auditorium at St. Petersburg College's Clearwater campus, 2465 Drew St. The People's Law School will meet Thursdays through April. The schedule includes: - Thursday, 7-9 p.m.: Criminal law - Feb. 1, 7-7:55 p.m.: Condominium law, then from 8:06 to 9 p.m., landlord-tenant law - Feb. 8, 7-9 p.m.: Independent court system - Feb. 15, 7-9 p.m.: The Patriot Act - Feb. 22, 7-9 p.m.: Real estate and real property law - March 1, 7-9 p.m.: Wills, trusts and estate planning - March 8, Spring break. No class - March 15, 7-9 p.m.: Family law - March 22, 7-7:55 p.m.: Local government law; then from 8:06 to 9 p.m., State of our circuit - March 29, 7-9 p.m.: Bankruptcy - April 5, 7-9 p.m.: Construction contracts and mechanic's liens - April 12, 7-7:55 p.m.: Mediation and arbitration; then from 8:06 to 9 p.m., Small claims court - April 19, 7-9 p.m.: Contracts and business law - April 26, 7-7:55 p.m.: Identity theft; then from 8:06 to 9 p.m., Graduation. All sessions are free. No registration required. Call (727) 461-4869. COUNTYWIDE Health Department offering free flu shots With Florida seeing an active early flu season, the Pinellas County Health Department is offering free flu shots to anyone unable to pay the $25 fee. The shots will be available until the vaccine supply runs out at any of the department's five health centers: -Clearwater, 310 N Myrtle Ave., 469-5800. -Largo, 12420 130th Ave. N, 588-4040. -Tarpon Springs, 301 S Disston Ave., 942-5457. -Pinellas Park, 6350 76th Ave. N, 547-7780. -St. Petersburg, 205 Dr. Martin Luther King St. N, 824-6900. Public health officials say vaccinations are important for everyone, including children over 6 months old. Those particularly at high risk include people age 50 and older, pregnant women, people with chronic illnesses, health care workers and caregivers of high-risk people
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