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By CONNIE DREW

© St. Petersburg Times,
published June 3, 2001

Today

ANTIOCH YOUTH CHOIR: The Antioch Youth Choir of Wesley Memorial United Church, 6100 Memorial Highway, will present its Summer Tour 2001 Worship Service at 7 p.m. The choir will present "Hope of Glory, Christ in Me" through song, drama and dance. Antioch will give presentations during the summer at churches in North Florida, Georgia and North Carolina. For information, call (813) 996-2536.

GARAGE SALE: The Eco-Conservation Committee at Lowry Park Zoo is sponsoring a conservation fundraiser garage sale from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. The sale will be held at the Saunders Pavilion at the zoo, 1101 W Sligh Ave. Admission is free to the garage sale only. For information, call (813) 935-8552, ext. 222.

Monday

AARP MEETING: AARP Greater Keystone Chapter 3555 will meet at 1 p.m. at Keystone United Methodist Church, 16301 Race Track Road. Greg Hackley of PRIDE will discuss its innovative program. PRIDE stands for Program to Recognize Initiative and Distinction in Education and honors students who excel in school. The meeting is open to prospective members. For information, call (813) 961-6453.

DEALING WITH TEENS: Catholic Charities is sponsoring a class for parents of teenagers from 6:30 to 8 p.m. today through July 9. The six-session video and discussion program will be held at St. Paul's Parish Center, 12708 N Dale Mabry Highway. It will help parents communicate with their teenagers and address drug and alcohol use, sexuality and violence. Barbara Kolar, a certified active parenting trainer, will lead the classes. Cost is $45 per family and includes textbook. For information or to register, call (813) 631-4370.

FAMILY MEDIATION: The Mediation Institute at the University of South Florida, 4202 E Fowler Ave., will offer 40-hour family mediation workshops at various times June 14-16 and 21-23. The early registration fee is $875, due by today. The regular fee is $925. The state continuing professional education program is limited to people with law or accounting degrees or master's degrees and doctorates in the social or behavioral sciences. Others may enroll with permission of the instructor. Family mediation is used to resolve disputes that often arise during and after divorce. The program, approved by the Academy of Family Mediators, provides practical training and skills development. The workshop will be held at USF's Westside Conference Center. For information or to register, call (813) 974-2403.

Tuesday

BUSINESS NETWORKERS: The Carrollwood Chapter of Business Networking will hold its weekly breakfast meeting from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at Piccadilly Cafeteria, 11810 N Dale Mabry Highway. Guest speaker is Spence McCall of Security Services. Her topic: "Safety Is First." Judy Smith of Barbara Realty will discuss "Finding Your Right Home." For information, call (813) 963-2250.

Wednesday

WOMEN IN INVESTING: Christine Schmitt will present "Women in Investing" at 11 a.m. at the Austin Davis Public Library, 17808 Wayne Road. The free program will offer basic financing tips and ways to save money. Topics will include stocks, bonds and mutual funds. A question-and-answer session will follow. For information, call (813) 264-3825.

Thursday

CRAFT MORNINGS: The Lutz-Land O'Lakes Woman's Club will host "Craft Mornings" at 9:30 a.m. Thursdays throughout the summer. Lunch will be served at the June sessions. Donation for lunch is $4. Proceeds will go toward the club's campaign for a candidate in the Lutz guv'na race. For information, call Phyllis at (813) 949-1937.

DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP: The Tampa Bay Depressive and Manic Depressive Association sponsors depression support group meetings at 7:15 p.m. Thursdays at the Northdale Recreation Center, 15550 Spring Pine Drive. The meetings offer support and include a lecture about depressive disorders. Meetings are also held at other locations and various times throughout the area. For information, call (813) 878-2906.

Friday

COMPUTER CLASSES: The following computer classes will be offered from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Fridays at the Bob Sierra Family YMCA, 4029 Northdale Blvd.: Introduction to Microsoft Word, today and June 15; Introduction to Microsoft Excel, June 22 and 29; Introduction to Microsoft Publisher, July 6 and 13; and Introduction to Microsoft Windows, July 20 and 27. Cost is $46 for facility members, $56 for non-members, $42 for seniors. For information or to register, call (813) 962-3220.

NEWCOMERS BOOK CLUB: The Book Club of the Carrollwood and NW Hillsborough Newcomers will meet at 10 a.m. at Borders bookstore, 12500 N Dale Mabry Highway. Anyone new to the Carrollwood and NW Hillsborough area is invited. For information about membership or activities, call Kitty at (813) 792-1055.

ROTARY CLUB: The New Tampa Rotary Club will host its Club Assembly meeting at 7 p.m. in the Palms Room at Tampa Palms Golf and Country Club, 5811 Tampa Palms Blvd. New members will introduce themselves. Membership is open to business and professional men and women who live or work in the New Tampa area. For information, call (813) 907-0215.

Saturday

HIGH-WIRE BICYCLE: A high-wire bicycle, a new permanent exhibit, will open today at the Museum of Science and Industry, 4801 E Fowler Ave. Guests can be harnessed into the bike and ride across a 98-foot cable suspended 30 feet above the Founder's Lobby. The bike is safe as it is counterweighted. The laws of physics make it impossible to fall off; however, a safety net is placed below the ride to set the rider's mind at ease. For information, call (813) 987-6300.

Looking ahead

ONE-ACT SCRIPTS SOUGHT: The Carrollwood Players, a not-for-profit organization, is seeking one-act scripts for its fifth annual "One-Act Weekend," Nov. 9-11. Entries should be about 10-15 minutes long, typed, and include mailing address, phone number and e-mail address for notification. Mail to: Carrollwood Players, Attn.: Jack Steeley, P.O. Box 270116, Tampa, FL 33624-4729 or 4333 Gunn Highway, Tampa, FL 33624-4729. Deadline for submissions is Aug. 1. Selections will be made by Sept. 1. Entries will be accepted from outside Florida, but additional consideration will be given to local authors. For information, call (813) 265-4000.

ARTISTS/CRAFTSMEN SOUGHT: The Tampa Palms Women's Club is seeking artists to participate in its 11th annual "Arts & Crafts Under the Palms." The event is scheduled for Oct. 20-21 at City Plaza Shopping Center in Tampa Palms. For an application and complete details, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to Arts & Crafts Show, 16121 Ancroft Court, Tampa, FL 33647. For information, call Joanne at (813) 977-1157.

BPW DINNER MEETING: The North East Tampa Chapter of the Business and Professional Women's Club will host a dinner meeting at 6:30 p.m. June 14 at Pebble Creek Golf Club, 10550 Regent's Park Drive, off Bruce B. Downs Blvd. Guest speaker Brian MacNeel, a representative of Metro Crime Prevention of Florida, will give crime prevention tips and discuss ways women can appear less vulnerable. Cost for the dinner buffet is $17 for members, $19 for non-members. Reservation deadline is June 12. For information or reservations, call (813) 979-4200.

- Send information to Connie Drew, St. Petersburg Times, 14358-B N Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, FL 33618, or fax (813) 226-3352. Deadline is two weeks before the event.

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