Neighborhood briefs

By Times staff writers

© St. Petersburg Times,
published July 4, 2001

Aircraft association offers pilot ground school

The Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 47 will host an 11-week private pilot ground school course beginning at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Windjammer Club at the Coast Guard, 600 Eighth Ave. SE, St. Petersburg.

The class will provide information to people interested in taking the FAA's private pilot exam, and will focus on topics such as airplane systems and instruments, aerodynamic principals, navigation, communication, flight environment and flight plans.

The course will be held Tuesday and Thursday evenings and will run through Sept. 20. The class is free to EAA members, who may enroll in both the local chapter and the national organization for $55, $23 for students younger than 19, or $50 for a family membership. Books and materials fees are not included in the EAA enrollment fee.

For more information or to register, call 510-9539 or 898-9653.

Police department will hold auction Saturday

More than 20 vehicles, a boat, bicycles and audio components will be auctioned Saturday by the St. Petersburg Police Department. Registration for the auction will begin at 7:30 a.m. and will be held at 1300 First Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Bicycles will be auctioned first at 8 a.m. Cash, money orders, cashier's checks and local area checks with proper identification are acceptable for items less than $500.

Larger ticket items include -- but are not limited to -- a 1989 Mercedes, a 1994 Jeep Cherokee, and a 21-foot Bayliner boat. Viewing of these items will begin at 10 a.m. The auction for larger items is expected to begin at 11 a.m. Minimum bids for each item may be announced on auction day. Payment for larger items will require a minimum deposit of $250, which may be made in cash or by cashier's check, money order or personal check with proper identification. Final payments for these items must be in cash, cashier's check or money order.

There will be no rain date. Call 893-7650 or 893-7292.

Alzheimer's Association offers help for teens

The Tampa Bay Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association will host an informative meeting regarding their newly formed teen support group from 4-5:30 p.m. July 11 at the Pinellas Park Public Library, 7770 52nd St. N.

The support group will be focused toward teens whose families have been touched by Alzheimer's and other memory disorders.

For more information, call the association at 578-2558.

City of St. Petersburg offers water info line

Unsure of when to water? The City of St. Petersburg has set up an official phone line to answer questions about potable, well and reclaimed water restrictions. The information will be updated as guidelines change. Call 892-5300.

Equality Florida to hold family picnic Sunday

Equality Florida will hold a picnic for Tampa Bay's gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered community and their families from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Fort DeSoto Park, North Beach Shelter 1. The "Family Values Picnic" features a day filled with food, games and a nature walk and kayak paddle through the park. $5 includes lunch. Call 527-8589.

Aluminum can recycling helps build homes

Habitat for Humanity International has teamed up with the Aluminum Association to help needy families. Aluminum Cans Build Habitat for Humanity Homes raises money to build homes through aluminum can recycling.

Five local recycling centers are located throughout Pinellas County. The list of recycling sites can be obtained by calling the Pinellas Habitat for Humanity office at 894-1522.

Individual, family, church, club and company participation is encouraged.

Volunteers also are needed to manage Aluminum Cans Build Habitat for Humanity Homes day-to-day operations.

Boys and Girls Clubs seek car, boat donations

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Florida are seeking donations of unwanted, intact cars or boats, complete with the appropriate certificate of title, to help fund their many youth programs. Donated cars and boats will be sold, with proceeds to benefit local club chapters. The donation is tax deductible. The club will pick up donations and will arrange for free towing when necessary. For more information, or to donate a car or boat, call (800) 246-0493.

Rape, sexual harassment counseling available

CLEARWATER -- Family Service Centers, 2960 Roosevelt Blvd., provides free counseling to rape survivors and their family and friends, as well as to sexual harassment victims. All services of the Centers' Rape Crisis Program are confidential and funded by the Pinellas County Department of Health, the Florida Department of Health and the United Way. For information, call 535-9811 or 530-7273 (530-RAPE).

DivorceCare schedules support group meetings

CLEARWATER -- DivorceCare seminars and support group meetings are from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Clearwater First Church of the Nazarene, 1875 Nursery Road, Clearwater. Each session features a videotape, followed by a support group meeting. Topics to be covered include facing anger, depression, loneliness, financial survival, child care, new relationships and more. Child care and other activities for children are available. To register, call Dolly Hickey, 446-3130, or come early to a session. There is a one-time $10 charge.

Firehouse museum has openings for kids' tours

LARGO -- The Kids Firehouse Museum, 9510 Kids Firehouse Ave., (south of Ulmerton Road at 95th Street) in Largo has openings for spring/summer tours for groups of children up to age 10. The firehouse has 11 antique firetrucks and a playground. Children are taught fire safety, watch a video and receive free memorabilia. Free admission, but donations accepted. Call 585-1300.

Cancer screenings available

LARGO -- The Pinellas County Health Department Largo Health Center, 12420 130th Ave. N, offers screening exams for breast and cervical cancer for women ages 50 to 64 who are uninsured or whose insurance doesn't fully cover such services. Pap smears, mammograms and clinical breast exams are included. For an appointment, call 824-6917.

Housing services offer help

CLEARWATER -- Funds for housing rehabilitation and down payment assistance is available through the Clearwater Neighborhood Housing Services Inc. To qualify, families must be at or below the 80 percent Area Median Income level. Business loans are also available throughout Pinellas County. For information on either program, call 442-4155.

Counselors needed for camps

SAFETY HARBOR -- Camp counselors 18 and older are needed for the Totally Teen and Sunshine Play camps at the Long Center, 1501 Belcher Road N, Clearwater. The programs are sponsored by Safety Harbor Leisure Services. To sign up or for information, call the Long Center, 724-1570.

Jazz band seeking various new players

Sonny LaRosa and America's Youngest Jazz Band is accepting musicians 12 years old or younger to play saxophone, trumpet, trombone, piano, guitar or bass and to sing. Beginners will be considered. For information, call 725-1788.

Barbershop group seeks full range of male voices

PALM HARBOR -- The Palm Harbor Crystal-Aires Men's Barbershop Chorus is seeking new tenor, bass, lead and baritone voices. The group meets at 7 p.m. every Monday at the Palm Harbor Senior Activities Center, 1500 16th St. Call 785-9717 or 532-6126.

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