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Social Scene

By Mary Jane Park
Published April 29, 2007


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ST. PETERSBURG

Family of the year luncheon will honor Mahaffeys

Family Service Centers honors the family of Mark and Marianne Mahaffey on Wednesday at the eighth annual Family of the Year luncheon from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront, 333 First St. S. Tickets: $60. 531-0482, ext. 5241.

Vinoy lunch features singer and survivor

Community Action Stops Abuse features country music singer and domestic violence survivor Rebecca Lindsey at its fourth annual A Good Night's Sleep luncheon Friday in the Grand Ballroom of the Renaissance Vinoy Resort. The event begins at 11 a.m. There is no charge to attend; donations will be accepted. To make reservations, call Katherine Lenel, 895-4912, ext. 101, or send e-mail to klenel@casa-stpete.org.

Celebrate the Derby with local event

Celebrate the Kentucky Derby with the Science Center of Pinellas County Guild from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Derby Lane. The event includes mint julep drink specials and a hat contest. Tickets, $50, are payable to the Science Center Guild. Mail to Andrea Winning, Derby Lane, 10490 Gandy Blvd., St. Petersburg, FL 33702. Call 812-3278.

[Last modified April 29, 2007, 08:40:38]


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