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Free HIV testing highlights AIDS awareness day

By TIMES WIRES
Published January 30, 2007

In recognition of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, the Pinellas County Health Department will offer free HIV testing Feb. 7. In North Pinellas, testing will take place at Mount Olive AME Church, 600 Jones St., Clearwater. For information, call 541-6638. Those who get tested will receive a $20 gift certificate as well as their results. AIDS is the leading cause of death in Florida among black residents 25 to 44. In 2005, one in 439 whites and one in 98 blacks was living with HIV/AIDS, according to "Silence is Death: The Crisis of HIV/AIDS in Florida's Black Communities," a 2006 report from the Florida Department of Health. Nationwide, African-Americans constitute 13 percent of the population, yet account for almost half of AIDS cases. For information online about HIV/AIDS or National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, visit:

- www.blackaidsday.org.

- www.pinellashealth.com.

- www.cdc.gov.

- www.doh.state.fl.us/disease_ctrl/aids/index.html.

Check out jobs the Sheriff's Office has

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office will host a job fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Medical Examiner's Office, 10900 Ulmerton Road, Largo. The event will include representatives from throughout the agency to talk about available positions.

Learn to identify birds at workshop

If you've ever seen a bird and wondered what it was, Largo's birding workshop for beginners might be for you. The workshop will take place from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the George C. McGough Nature Park, 11901 146th St. N. Participants will learn to identify birds found throughout Florida, as well as what to look for when purchasing binoculars and field guides. Space is limited to 15 participants. The workshop is open to adults and costs $5. Preregistration is required. Call 518-3047, and bring binoculars if you have them.

Kiwanis family fun day set for May 28

The Kiwanis Club of Palm Harbor will hold its 10th annual Memorial Day miniature golf family fun day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 28 at Congo River Golf, 20060 U.S. 19 N. Along with golf, the event features clowns, face painting, and hot dogs and bratwurst for sale. Proceeds benefit the club's Young Children Priority One projects, including its support for Head Start, Pinellas Education Foundation's Doorways scholarships, Palm Harbor Middle School Builder's Club, Palm Harbor University High School Key Club, Palm Harbor Food Pantry (FEAST) and the Upper Pinellas Association for Retarded Citizens. Sponsorships are available from the $50 to $1,000 levels. Blocks of tickets are also available: 50 for $200 or 20 for $100. Individual tickets, available at discount by presale only from Kiwanis members, are $6. For tickets and sponsorship information, call John Papuga days at (727) 588-6533 or evenings at (727) 785-6967.

[Last modified January 29, 2007, 20:47:28]