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Weaver's Guild has exhibits at library

By TIMES WIRES
Published January 27, 2007

CLEARWATER

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 details, call 727 562-4970, ext. 5284.

CLEARWATER

Clothes to Kids needs money for warm items

Clothes to Kids, a nonprofit that provides free new and gently used clothing to low-income children in Pinellas County, is seeking monetary donations to help stock the store with warm clothes and jackets. Donations are tax deductible and can be mailed to P.O. Box 184, Dunedin, FL 34697 or dropped off at the store, 1059 N Hercules Ave., Clearwater. Call (727) 441-5050.

CLEARWATER

Jewish center to run Alzheimer's program

The Golda Meir/Kent Jewish Center has been chosen by the Brookdale Foundation in New York to receive funding for a program to help people with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia and their family caregivers.

The program will take place at the Golda Meir/Kent Jewish Center one day a week from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The program will provide an opportunity for Alzheimer's patients to enjoy stimulating mental, physical and social activities such as intergenerational sing-alongs, word and trivia games, reminiscing and indoor chair exercises. Patients also will receive a morning snack and a kosher lunch.

The program will provide caregivers time to relax, run errands or use the Golda Meir/Kent Jewish Center's resources. It also will include a biweekly caregiver support group.

The program is expected to begin early this year. To learn more or to apply, call Jeanette Brownstein at (727) 302-3737.

PALM HARBOR

Volunteer to teach someone to read

The Palm Harbor Literacy Council is seeking volunteers who wish to become one-on-one tutors to teach reading, writing and spoken English to anyone who needs help.

The Literacy Council has a significant waiting list of adults waiting for tutors to help them learn English.

Tutoring sessions are scheduled at the convenience of the tutor and student, usually for 1 1/2 hours twice a week. All materials are provided by the council at no cost to the student or tutor.

New tutor orientation will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 1, followed by two teaching sessions from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 17 and March 10 at the Palm Harbor Library, 2330 Nebraska Ave.

For more information or to register, call (727) 784-3332, ext. 211.

CLEARWATER

Recyclable electronics accepted today

St. Petersburg College's Women on the Way program will accept recyclable electronic items from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 27 at the college's Clearwater campus, 2465 Drew St.

All donated equipment must be in working condition. Items can include desktop and laptop computers, monitors, audio and video equipment including CD and DVD players, stereos, radios and cameras, printers, scanners, fax machines, cell phones and inkjet and laser cartridges.

The recycling program will not accept small household appliances, copiers or batteries.

The dropoff site will be on the west end of the south parking lot, which can be accessed from Old Coachman Road.

Proceeds will help fund Women on the Way scholarships.

COUNTYWIDE

Small business program upgraded

Pinellas County has revised and renamed what used to be known as the Small Business Assistance Program.

Under its new name, the Small Business Enterprise Program allows qualified vendors to bid for county purchases from $2,000 to $10,000.

The program is designed to benefit all small businesses principally located in Pinellas County, regardless of the gender or race of their owners, with sales and staffing below established limits. Employers with fewer than 50 full-time employees and annual gross revenue of less than $2-million are eligible.

To learn more, call 464-3148 or e-mail businesshelp@pced.org An online application is available at www.pinellascounty.org/ purchase/sbap1.htm.

COUNTYWIDE

Kits available to help find missing children

Child Photo ID and Fingerprint kits help parents or guardians assemble identification information needed to search for a missing child.

To order a free kit, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the nonprofit Missing Children Awareness Foundation, 13094 95th St. N, Largo 33773. Call (727) 585-5360 or toll-free 1-800-741-7233.

[Last modified January 26, 2007, 21:28:25]