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Food Center's pantry in need of resupply

By Times Staff Writer
Published October 17, 2007

ST. PETERSBURG

The St. Vincent de Paul cupboards are empty, and with holidays just around the corner, the center is in dire need of donations of peanut butter, jelly, canned meats, all kinds of pasta and pasta box dinners, cereal, dry milk, instant mashed potatoes, rice and snack foods.

Donations can be dropped off at the Food Center, 401 15th St. N, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., seven days a week. For more information, call 823-2516.

ST. PETERSBURG

Casino night to aid Arts Center canceled

Organizers have canceled a casino night benefit for the Arts Center that was to have been held Saturday at the historic Bradshaw Mansion.

They say the event will be held in 2008.

ST. PETERSBURG

Waterfront could use your artistic touch

Help decorate the downtown waterfront and be a part of the winter holiday festivities.

If you have an idea for a giant greeting card, submit an entry on two 6-inch by 12-inch white poster boards, in a color, vertical format.

Judging will be based on originality, execution, overall appearance and verse/concept. Winners will be selected from these entries and cash awards will be given out.

If selected, you will be asked to reproduce the drawings on two 4-foot by 8-foot plywood panels provided by the city of St. Petersburg Recreation Department.

These giant greeting cards will be displayed along Vinoy Park in downtown St. Petersburg for one month during the winter holiday season.

Deadline for entries is Friday. Call Polly at 892-5874 for more information.

ST. PETERSBURG

Salvation Army to offer Christmas assistance

The Salvation Army will accept applications for Christmas assistance from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. through Nov. 2 at 3800 Ninth Ave. N.

Each family head of household must bring photo identification, Social Security cards for each family member, proof of a South Pinellas county address and proof of income. For more information, call 822-4954.

ST. PETERSBURG

Test your dog for good manners at home, away

The SPCA's ongoing Canine Good Citizen Test will take place Oct. 24 at 6:30 p.m. at 9099 130th Ave. N., Largo. This certification program rewards dogs who have good manners at home and in our community.

The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is especially focusing on well-behaved pit bull or pit bull mixes. In addition, for every certified pit bull or pit bull mix, the Animal Farm Foundation will give a $150 donation to the SPCA's homeless pets.

All dogs that pass the 10-step test receive a certificate from the AKC. Testing fee is $10.

Interested pet owners must schedule an appointment by logging on to www.SPCATampaBay.org or calling 586-3591, ext. 167.

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