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Free dental exams offered for kids

By TIMES WIRES
Published June 13, 2007

COUNTYWIDE

Everyone needs healthy teeth, especially kids in school. To help children avoid missing school due to toothaches or similar problems, the Pinellas County Health Department will offer free dental exams and X-rays for children age 1 to 18. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to participate, and many will be able to schedule followup appointments before school begins. The exams will be offered 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on:

- July 23 at the Pinellas Park Health Center, 6350 76th Ave. N, 547-7780.

- July 24 at the Largo Health Center, 12420 130th Ave., 588-4040, ext. 129.

- July 26 at the Clearwater Health Center, 310 N Myrtle Ave., 469-5800, ext. 121.

- July 27 at the Tarpon Springs Health Center, 301 S Disston Ave., 942-5457, ext. 111.

Storm readiness focus of seminar

Make a business plan for the worst. Pinellas County Economic Development will host a free hurricane preparedness seminar for businesses on June 29. Lunch will be served. The seminar will be from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the EpiCenter, 13805 58th St. N, Clearwater. To register, e-mail businesshelp@pced.org or call 727 453-7200.

COUNTYWIDE

Guardians ad litem needed for children

More than 1, 000 children in Pinellas County need someone to be their voice in the courtroom, and the county's guardian ad litem program hopes that could be you.

You can learn about becoming a guardian ad litem by attending a one-hour orientation held each week on Thursdays. The time of the orientation is varied to accommodate the schedule of prospective volunteers.

Guardians ad litem speak on behalf of abused, abandoned or neglected children in Pinellas County courts. As a child's advocate, a guardian ad litem becomes familiar with the child and case and makes recommendations to the court to help ensure the child has a safe, caring and stable environment. Guardians ad litem receive training and ongoing supervision to help them make a positive difference in the lives of children.

Call (727) 464-6528 to sign up for an orientation. The next training for guardians ad litem is scheduled for July 10. For information, go to www.guardianadlitem6.org.

BELLEAIR

Events to benefit Cooley's campaign

The American Hellenic Education and Progressive Association has two events coming up to support its screening and awareness campaign to fight Cooley's anemia, a blood disorder that affects many people of Mediterranean descent:

- On Friday, the Millie Puente Band will play the Tiffany Ballroom at the Belleview Biltmore Resort and Spa. Advance tickets are $50 for the buffet and dance, $35 for the dance only and $25 for dance-only tickets for those younger than 21. To learn more, e-mail MillieP Tickets@tampabay.rr.com or call (727) 860-4938.

- On Saturday, AHEPA will host a lunch in the Biltmore's ballroom with entertainment by Carole Cook, who is known for the song Life Upon the Wicked Stage, actor Tom Troupe and Greek-American opera soprano Stella Zambalis. Tickets are $70. Call Patty Tsagaris at (727) 595-0255 or visit www.ahepa.citymax.com.

For information, call (727) 787-0045, toll-free 1-866-577-9529 or fax (727) 856-8513.

COUNTYWIDE

Put on your dancing shoes and audition

Auditions for one of Tampa Bay's largest community dance productions, The Chocolate Nutcracker, will be held Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at John Hopkins Middle School, 701 16th St. S, St. Petersburg.

CLEARWATER

Variety of summer exhibits at library

The library is for more than books. The Clearwater Main Library, 100 N Osceola Ave., has a variety of exhibits on display through the summer:

-Read stories of local foster children aged 8 to 16 and see professional portraits that feature faces, voices and stories at the Progress Energy Heart Gallery. The exhibit runs through Aug. 10.

-Self-portraits drawn by Clearwater young people are in the About Face exhibit until Aug. 28.

-Collectables and unique beads by Maryann Larson are in the Awesome Bead Hats exhibit until Aug. 28.

Library hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Call (727) 562-4834, ext. 5284.

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