Hot Stuff! By PAMELA DAVIS © St. Petersburg Times, published July 23, 2001 Wanted: a few good voices Let your voice be heard! Radio Disney is searching for new Kidcasters. WWMI-AM 1380, the local Radio Disney station, is hosting auditions in Hillsborough, Pinellas and Manatee counties for kids ages 8 to 14. You will be asked to read aloud a radio script that was written by one of last year's Kidcasters. Auditions will take place inside the children's departments of Dillard's stores from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the following malls: Gulf View Square mall (Port Richey) on Saturday, Citrus Park Town Center (Tampa) on Aug. 4, Brandon TownCenter on Aug. 11, Tyrone Square Mall (St. Petersburg) Aug. 18, DeSoto Square Mall (Bradenton) on Aug. 25. For more information, call (727) 577-4500. A magazine for friends The folks who bring you American Girl have rolled out a special edition of the magazine called Friends ($3.95). The issue, devoted to your best buds, including the animal kind, offers games, activities and craft projects. When you turn the magazine over and upside down, you'll find stories about pets. Fun 18-wheeler rolls in Sports Illustrated for Kids' interactive 18-wheeler visits the Tampa Bay area Thursday and Friday. It will be parked at Brandon TownCenter during the mall's Kidfest event. The magazine's customized vehicle features video race car driving games, a virtual sportscasting booth, sports challenges and live entertainment. Everyone who visits receives a free goody bag. Check it out from noon to 6 p.m. Thursday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday. A bash just for kids The annual All About Kids bash for kids 12 and under takes place Saturday and Sunday at the Tampa Convention Center. Among other things, the interactive event includes free haircuts for kids (limit one per family), a booth where you can make your own lemonade, places to play tennis and soccer, and a chance to have your photo taken with Bugs Bunny or Daffy Duck. Tickets are $6 for adults. Kids 12 and under get in free (limit three kids per adult). All About Kids takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, call (813) 335-2689. A day for quality time The first ever National KidsDay takes place Aug. 5. The purpose of the day is to encourage adults to spend meaningful time with children. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay and WTTA-Ch. 38 are offering special events to mark the day. One of those events is a free viewing of Cats & Dogs on Aug. 4. Families can attend that day's 10 a.m. show at the AMC theaters at St. Petersburg's Tyrone Square 6, Tampa's Veterans 24 and Brandon's Regency Square 20. It's first come, first served, and kids must be accompanied by and adult. Past 14 Days March 16, 2008 March 15, 2008 March 14, 2008 March 13, 2008 March 12, 2008 March 11, 2008 March 10, 2008 March 9, 2008 March 8, 2008 March 7, 2008 March 6, 2008 March 5, 2008 March 4, 2008 March 3, 2008 Search further back Here's the rest of today's Xpress Call! Write! E-mail! 'Final Fantasy' is better as a game Hot Stuff! When will the hurt go away? Xpress yourselves this summer Maybe it's time for extinction Campers bring Greek myths to life (photo gallery)