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Parade, festival looking for participants

By Times Staff Writer
Published November 25, 2007

CLEARWATER

The city of Clearwater is looking for parade participants, exhibitors and crafters to participate in the Holiday Parade and Downtown Festival on Dec. 15. The parade will begin at 11 a.m. and feature marching bands, walking groups, krewes, floats, antique cars, clowns and an appearance by Santa Claus. Groups such as Scout troops, church groups, or businesses are needed to participate. The Downtown Festival on Cleveland Street will be after the parade from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Anyone interested in participating should contact Amma Marfo at (727) 562-4828.

COUNTYWIDE

Officials issueflu shot reminder

Tuesday through Dec. 2is National Influenza Vaccination Week. The event highlights the importance of continuing with flu shots during November, December and beyond. You can get a flu shot at your doctor's office, area walk-in clinics, at flu shot events hosted by supermarkets and other public places or at one of the Pinellas County Health Department's health centers:

-St. Petersburg: 205 Dr. Martin L. King St. N, (727) 824-6900

-Clearwater: 310 N Myrtle Ave., (727) 469-5800

-Pinellas Park: 6350 76th Ave. N (727) 547-7780

-Largo: 12420 130th Ave. N, (727) 588-4040

-Tarpon Springs: 301 S Disston Ave. (727) 942-5457

Cost of a flu shot at the Pinellas County Health Department is $25. Pneumonia vaccines also will be available for $40. To learn more, visit www.pinellashealth.com or www.cdc.gov/flu.

OLDSMAR

Mayors to host annual breakfast

Oldsmar's current mayor apparently has not offered to dress up like the sugar plum fairy, as Mayor Emeritus Jerry Beverland once did to spur fundraising. But Mayors Jim Ronecker of Oldsmar and Andy Steingold of Safety Harbor will be wearing aprons at the Annual Mayor's Breakfast, 7:30 a.m. Dec. 10 at the Safety Harbor Resort and Spa, 105 N. Bayshore Drive. The mayors will serve tables at the buffet breakfast before addressing the group. The breakfast provides funds for food and gifts for Oldsmar and Safety Harbor families in need during the holidays. Tickets are $25 or $250 for an entire table. Donations of decorated holiday trees, to be raffled off at the event, and unwrapped, new toys are welcome. For information, go to utbchamber.com or call (813) 855-4233.

LARGO

Event to feature artists, musicians

Nearly 500 student artists and musicians will exhibit and perform 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Expressions of Largo, an art and music show at Largo High School. Award-winning artists and musicians will display their talents in a renaissance-flavored arts gala featuring traditional paintings and edgy graphic designs to orchestral and choral music created by Largo students. Contact Sherry Gerodimos, (727) 588-3758.

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