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Learn how to make a living will

By TIMES STAFF
Published January 21, 2007

COUNTYWIDE

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.

Pay for misdemeanors, citations at kiosks

Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court Ken Burke has introduced payment kiosks for fines in misdemeanor and felony cases, municipal and county ordinances, and boating and traffic citations.

The kiosks are at the clerk's North County and Tyrone branches at 29582 U.S. 19 N in Clearwater and 1800 66th St. N, St. Petersburg. You can pay fines, plus a 3.5 percent service charge, with a debit or credit card or by using a checking account number to pay by electronic check.

You also can pay fines by calling (727) 464-4846 or visiting https://pubtitles.co.pinellas.fl.us/credit/accountspayable/CourtChargeIntro.jsp?cookieexists=false&x=10&y=9.

To learn more, call the branches at 464-8700 in Clearwater, 582-7681 in St. Petersburg or the clerk's office at (727) 464-7000.

U.S. Naval Sea Cadets offer youth programs

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 to be discussed at lecture

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. Wednesday: 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.

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.

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