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Grant money is available to students

By TIMES STAFF
Published June 28, 2007

COUNTYWIDE

There is no such thing as extra money, but free money? More than $700, 000 in grant money has been awarded in the past 42 years by the College Fund of Pinellas County. To qualify, a student must be a:

- Pinellas County resident.

- Current high school graduate with a GPA of 3.0 or have demonstrated the ability to pass 12 credit hours of college-level courses in a semester.

- Full-time undergraduate student in an accredited college or university.

- Pell grant recipient.

To request an application, write to College Fund of Pinellas County Inc. P.O. Box 673, Clearwater, 33757, or visit http://hometown.aol.com/sarankine/collegefund.html.

CLEARWATER

Shooting victim in fair condition

A Clearwater man shot at his home near Jack Russell Stadium early Tuesday was in fair condition Wednesday at Bayfront Medical Center in St. Petersburg, according to the hospital. Police have said that at least two intruders forced their way into Deon Strawder's home and shot the man, 42, when he emerged. No arrests had been made as of Wednesday.

Artistic teens can win gift cards

Teens, get your creative juices flowing and enter the manga art contest. First, second and third prize winners receive a gift card to the store of their choice. Artwork must be original, hand drawn, unpublished and non-offensive. One entry per teen ages 13 to 18. Drop off entries by July 27 to any Clearwater library location. Call 562-4970, ext. 5244.

Freedom sings during opera talk

Michael Blauner of the Pinellas Opera League will talk about great composers and their impact during "America's Heritage of Freedom in Opera, " at noon Tuesday at the Clearwater Main Library, 100 N Osceola Ave. Certain scenes and selections from operas by Mozart, Beethoven and Verdi will be discussed. Bring a lunch or buy one at the library cafe. Call 562-4970, ext. 5284.

LARGO

Summer show is all about art

The Largo Art Association will present its summer art show from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday starting Monday at the Largo Community Center, 65 Fourth St. NW. Call 518-3131.

PALM HARBOR

Tired of books? How about a film?

Enjoy the battles and special effects in the movie Reign of Fire at 6 p.m. Friday during Teen Movie Night at the Palm Harbor Library, 2330 Nebraska Ave. Refreshments will be provided. Call 784-3332.

TARPON SPRINGS

Writers group willing to critique

Writers serious about their craft can have their work critiqued by the Tarpon Springs Library Writers Group from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Friday at the Tarpon Springs Library, 138 E Lemon St., Tarpon Springs. Call 267-5612.

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