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Hot Stuff!
By PAMELA DAVIS
© St. Petersburg Times,
published June 11, 2001
You can join Tiger Woods' team

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Want to "start something" with Tiger Woods? The golfer teamed up with Target stores to offer a free program that encourages kids 11-14 to "establish a set of positive core values that will guide them throughout life and help them become role models for their peers." You can join Start Something by filling out a registration card at any Target store or by logging on to its Web site (www.target.com). For information call (800) 316-6142.
'Hot potato' takes new turn
Splash Out (Toymax, under $10) takes the classic hot potato game to a new level. The ball ticks with each toss until the timer runs out and the water balloon pops.
Skateboarding contest set for Saturday

[Times Files (2001): Stefanie Boyar] |
Skatepark of Tampa, 4215 E Columbus Drive, is having an all ages skateboarding contest Saturday. The entry fee is $15 in advance and $20 the day of the event. Prizes are awarded through fifth place in each division. The contest starts at 11 a.m. For information call (813) 621-6793 or visit www.skateparkoftampa.com.
'Making the Band' returns to Fridays
O-Town's Making the Band is back on the air at 8 p.m. Fridays on ABC (WFTS-Ch. 28). The guys recently recorded a new song, We Fit Together, for the Dr. Doolittle 2 soundtrack due out this month.
Nerds Rope contest seeks inventors
Like candy? Like to invent? Kids 6 to 14 can enter the Nerds Rope contest by submitting a color photo of their wildest creation using a Nerds Rope and an essay (no more than 50 words) describing the invention. Entries, complete with your name, address, age and phone number, should be sent to: Nerds Rope Two Candies in One, Invent the Fun Photo Contest, c/o J. Menaker, 676 N St. Clair, Suite 1000, Chicago, IL 60611. All entries must be received by June 30, 2001. The grand prize winner receives a $10,000 scholarship, a year's supply of Nerds Rope candy and a Wonka T-shirt. Log on to www.wonka.com for information.
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