Pinellas County Schools and the University of South Florida are sponsoring a town meeting entitled "How to Protect Your Children in Cyberspace" from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. tomorrow at Pinellas Park High School, 6305 118th Ave. N, Largo. Parry Aftab, the author of The Parent's Guide to Protecting Your Children in Cyberspace, will be the featured presenter. Aftab is a lawyer who specializes in online privacy law.

Other panel members are Judy Ambler, supervisor, instructional technology, Pinellas County Schools; Michael Berson, University of South Florida College of Education, department of secondary education and Dave Gussow, technology editor, St. Petersburg Times. This event is free and open to the public. For information, contact Judy Ambler, (727) 588-6304.

PTSAs workshop for parents

The PTSAs of Safety Harbor Middle School, Countryside High School and Kings Highway Elementary School have teamed up to sponsor Pinellas County Schools' first Parent University from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Feb. 3 at Countryside High School, 3000 State Road 580, Clearwater. Parent University is a half-day program designed for parents, grandparents and guardians of children in kindergarten through high school. The program will feature information and resources needed to build strong families.

At 9 a.m., Eric Deggans and Steve Persall of the St. Petersburg Times will present the keynote speech, "Children Need More than the Remote Control." Afterward, parents can attend two 50-minute seminars led by area professionals. Seminar topics include sibling rivalry, childhood depression, anger management and motivational strategies. The cost is $10. Complimentary Continental breakfast and refreshments will be served. For information, call Lynn Romano, (727) 781-8339.

Showcase of students' art

The Pinellas County Council of PTAs will hold its annual Reflections reception from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. tonight at St. Paul United Methodist Church, Christian Life Enrichment Center, 1199 Highland Ave., Largo. Reflections is an art, photography, music and literature program sponsored by the National Parent Teacher Association. The public is invited to the reception, which will feature an array of projects from local students. For information, call Karen Gardner, Pinellas County Council of PTAs president, at (727) 726-5404.

Invitation to view a starry night

The Science Center of Pinellas County invites the public to enjoy a free telescope viewing at 7 p.m. on Saturday.

At 7, 8 and 9 p.m., the center will offer planetarium presentations and animal presentations for $1 per person, and at 7:30 and 8:30 p.m., it will offer laser shows for $2 per person. The Science Center is at 7701 22nd Ave N, St. Petersburg. For information, call (727) 384-0027.

High school presents discussion on Catholicism and education

Clearwater Central Catholic High School will hold a discussion on the worldwide impact of Catholic education, leadership and technology. The discussion will take place at 7 p.m. on Jan. 29 in the school's Cavallaro Gymnasium, 2750 Haines Bayshore Road, Clearwater. The event is free and open to the public. Reservations are requested. For reservations or for information, call (727) 530-5652.

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