Neighborhood briefs

By Times staff writer

© St. Petersburg Times, published October 8, 2000

Pinellas Park to host bike safety rodeo Saturday

The Pinellas Park Police Department and Chamber of Commerce will host a Bicycle Safety Rodeo from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Disston Park, corner of 81st Avenue N and 50th Street. Children are invited to bring their bikes along for a free safety inspection and to take part in an obstacle course designed to prepare them for safe riding everyday. For information, call 541-0866.

U.S. Geological Survey to hold open house

To celebrate Earth Science Week, U.S. Geological Survey hosts an open house from 3-7 p.m. Tuesday at their offices, 600 Fourth St. S, St. Petersburg. Scientists will be present to discuss their research, tours of the buildings will be offered, and there will be many hands-on activities and displays to explore. Information will be available on native marine life, coral reefs, volcanoes, wetlands and much more. Call 803-8747, ext. 3002.

Crafters, vendors needed for VA charity craft fair

The third annual Charity Craft Fair at the VA Medical Center and Park at Bay Pines, scheduled for Saturday, is looking for a few more vendors. Call 398-9395 for more information and to arrange registration.

Annual Hunger Banquet to take place Thursday

The Hunger Banquet will begin at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at St. Jude's Cathedral Center, 5815 Fifth Ave. N. Joel Berg, Coordinator of Community Food Security for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, will be the featured speaker. Admission to the banquet is $5, and patrons are asked to bring a non-perishable food item. For information, please call 821-1200.

Friends of Strays holds Adoptober Fest

Friends of Strays will offer kittens and cats for adoption at a reduced rate during Adoptober Fest through Oct. 28. Spayed or neutered animals can be purchased for $25 Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 3660 Gandy Blvd., Pinellas Park. Call 527-9699.

Fire department to hold block party Thursday

In conjunction with National Fire Prevention Week, St. Petersburg Fire and Rescue will hold a fire prevention block party from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the Fire Headquarters, 400 Dr. M. L. King (Ninth) St. S, St. Petersburg. For information, call 893-7233.

Fife and drum corps seeks new members

Liberty Fife & Drum Corps seeks drummers and fifers to sign up to play historical American music at parades and other local events. They're also looking for marchers to participate in their color guard. Call 360-2677 for information.

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