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By Times Staff Writer
Published November 8, 2007

SAFETY HARBOR

Commission Seat added to Jan. 29 ballot

The Safety Harbor City Commission adopted a resolution Wednesday to add Vice Mayor Kathleen Earle's seat, Seat 2, to the ballot for the city election on Jan. 29. Earle announced Tuesday she intends to resign her commission seat, which she won in March 2006, because of family reasons. After the vote, interim Commissioner Keith Zayac picked up paperwork to run for Earle's seat. The qualifying period for the city's election ends at noon Nov. 19.

OLDSMAR

Local talent struts on Friday night

It's Friday night live as the city of Oldsmar presents its seventh annual talent show at the Cypress Forest Recreation Center, 650 Pine Ave. Curtain time is 7 p.m. Look for Flamenco dancers, a Highland piper, singers, ventriloquists, a comic and more. It's free, fun, family entertainment.

PALM HARBOR

Poker tournament benefits kids group

A poker tournament benefitting Big Brothers Big Sisters starts at 5 p.m. Saturday at Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club, 36750 U.S. 19 N. There is a $100 minimum. Food will be provided and beverage service will be available. Prizes will include cruises, trips to Las Vegas, gift certificates and more. Call (727) 447-5616 or visit www.treasurechestpokercharity.com to register.

COUNTYWIDE

Guardian ad Litem volunteers needed

Here's a New Year's resolution you can get started on today: Pinellas County's Guardian ad Litem program is recruiting volunteers. Nearly 1,000 children in Pinellas need a guardian ad litem. Volunteers advocate for abused, abandoned or neglected children and teens in the family courts and the child welfare system. The average time needed is four to six hours a month. As a child's advocate, the guardian ad litem visits the child every month, becomes familiar with the child's case and makes recommendations to the court to help ensure the child has a safe, caring and stable environment. Thirty hours of training is required. Seven classes have been scheduled for 2008, and the first class starts Jan. 8. To schedule a one-hour orientation, call (727) 464-6528. Visit www.guardianadlitem6.org.

CLEARWATER

Exchange program sending 4 to Japan

Applications from high school students interested in traveling abroad as part of an exchange program with Clearwater's sister city, Nagano, Japan, are being accepted by the city. Four will spend two weeks there next summer and be immersed in the language and culture as they stay with local families. They will also visit and give presentations to junior and senior high schools there and be involved in educational exchanges. To be eligible, students must be either a city resident or attend a high school in Clearwater. Scholarships can cover travel costs. Applications are available at www.myclearwater.com or by 562-4832. The deadline is Nov. 27.

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