Reserve Space for City-Wide Yard Sale
ST. PETE BEACH- The City of St. Pete Beach is hosting its biannual community-wide yard sale on Saturday, September 18 from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. at the St. Pete Beach Community Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Drive. St. Pete Beach and surrounding city residents can clean out their closets to make some extra money or come seeking great bargains on tons of items. Spaces 10’ by 10’ are $10 for SPB residents and $12.50 for non-residents. Registration begins Monday, August 2 and spots fill up fast! Call 363-9245 for more information.
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Bridal Show at the Casino Ballroom
Your wedding should be perfect and planned with your style in mind. On Sunday, August 8, from noon to 4 p.m., make your dream a reality at the Waterfront Gulfport Casino Ballroom Bridal Show at 5501 Shore Boulevard S. in Gulfport.
Our area’s finest wedding vendors offer tips, advice and a chance to experience the many magnificent services they have to offer. Caterers will be providing tasty samples and several door prizes will be given away.
Whether you’re a parent helping plan your daughter or son’s wedding, a curious couple wanting to see what the next step would be or ready to plan your wedding, all will be available for you at a $3 admission. For more information, contact 727-893-1070.
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Register for August Classes at IAC
Due to popular demand, the Industrial Arts Center in Gulfport has added two more weeks to its Creative Summer for Kids. One more Kids Glass Week has been scheduled for August 9-13, from 9 a.m. until noon, followed the next week by a new offering, Multi-Media Week, August 16-20, from 2-5 p.m.
Glass Week activities will include blown glass ornaments, glass casting from a clay relief sculpture, glass fusing, glass paperweights, and a painted glass block. Multi-Media Week activities will include mosaic, clay hand building, painting on canvas, and creating art with food.
The IAC’s all day glass blowing classes -- Fun with Hot Glass and More Fun With Hot Glass -- are growing in popularity and will continue in August. Fun with Hot Glass, the IAC’s next accelerated beginner glass blowing class, is scheduled for Sunday, August 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More Fun With Hot Glass, scheduled for Sunday, August 22, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., takes the basic glass blowing instruction to the next level.
Also new at the unique non-profit teaching facility is a Mixed Media Clay sculpture/Mosaic classes taught by world class sculptor Crea Egan. Classes are scheduled to begin August 1.
For more information, call the IAC at 727-289-9365 or visit online at www.IndustrialArtsCenter.org.
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Free Movie at Beach Theatre
Due to technical difficulties, the free movie “Christmas In July” was not shown last Saturday at Beach Theatre, St Pete Beach. They apologize for the inconvenience and will offer the free movie again this Saturday, July 31 at 10 a.m. Beach Theatre is located on Corey Ave just off Boca Ciega Drive. Free parking. Visit www.coreyave.com, www.beachtheatre.com or call 360-6697.
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Register for Footballs and Tiaras Brunch
The James B. Sanderline Center is hosting a brunch for fathers and daughters (or special male in her life) on Saturday, August 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Gift bags will be given to the men and the girls will be given gift bags that include back to school items. Event is free but you must register by calling 321-9444 as space is limited. Registration deadline in August 2. The Sanderlin Center is located at 2335 22 Avenue S.
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Tips on Landing a Job in a Tough Economy
Employment skills training seminars will be held weekly on Thursdays from 6:30-8 p.m. at Gulfport Rec. Center. The topic for July 29 is Interview Skills Training.
Weekly will seminars will include: Avoiding the resume black hole, Winning resumes, Filling out job applications, How to put your best foot forward on a job interview, to name a few topics that will be covered. The fee for each seminar is $13.
Pat Wellner B,A, Employment Training Specialist Certificate is a creative employment consultant with over 30 years experience, will be facilitating the seminars. Ms. Wellner has been a Gulfport resident for over 11 years For more information please call John at 727-893-1079.
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Galleries to Host Wine Tasting to Benefit CASA
The Sebastian Thomas Gallery, The Donna Gordon Gallery & Studio, MQC Gallery and Gallerias Bohemia, four of the galleries located in the 600 Block of Central Avenue in St. Petersburg are hosting a Progressive Wine Tasting to benefit Casa, the house that provides safe refuge from domestic violence. Each gallery will present a specific varietal, and guests will spend approximately 30 minutes tasting that varietal, and learning about the grape, the growing region and the winery. At the end of the 30 minutes they will progress to the next gallery, where they will be presented with the next varietal.
The event sponsored by Ocean Imports LLC and The Hooker Tea Company is scheduled for Saturday, July 31 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. An RSVP is required, contact Tuesdi Dyer at CASA at 727-895-4912 or email Tdyer@casa-stpete.org.
Guests should gather at the Crislip Arcade, 641 Central Avenue for gallery assignments.
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Annual Gecko Ball Returns
GULFPORT-Gulfport’s annual Gecko Ball returns on Saturday, August 28. “Geckos in Wonderland” is the light-hearted theme of this year’s festivities. The Ball will be held at the Peninsula Inn & Spa, 2937 Beach Boulevard. The party starts at 7 p.m. and lasts until 11 p.m. The Gecko Ball is an annual event leading up to the 10th annual Gecko Fest, Gulfport’s largest street festival of the year on Saturday, September 4.
“Geckos in Wonderland” will be a celebration befitting Gulfport’s quirky, funky, artistic nature. Larger than life décor will evoke Alice’s adventures in Wonderland. Food for the occasion will conjure elements of the Mad Hatter’s tea party. Live music for dancing and entertainment will keep party-goers on their feet. Wonderland-related characters and activities will offer surprises throughout the evening. Silent auctions will also be held during the Ball, featuring gift certificates and merchandise from local businesses and artists. A portion of proceeds from the Ball and Gecko Fest will benefit the City of Gulfport’s Centennial Celebration to be held in October.
Tickets for “Geckos in Wonderland” are $25 each and are available in advance at The Outpost, 3007 Beach Boulevard. and Domain Home Accessories, 3129 Beach Boulevard.
The third annual Gecko Fest Pub Crawl is another event in the line-up of festivities leading to Gecko Fest. The Pub Crawl will be held on Saturday, August 7. Watch for more details about this and all things Gecko in Gulfport as they develop.
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Rotary Club of St. Petersburg
The Rotary Club of St. Petersburg Suncoast meets every Thursday at noon, at Gigi’s Italian Restaurant in South Pasadena, located at 6852 Gulfport Blvd. in South Pasadena. Guests are welcome to attend these lunch meetings.
Upcoming programs include Cindy L. Tully, Director of Planned Giving, St. Petersburg College Foundation who will present a program about Suncoast Rotary Scholarships on July 29. On August 12, Rebecca Appel, from Lifelink will speak. For more information, please contact Christy Wolf, at 727-822-2200, extension 1.
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Pre-Register for Tot-Time Program
Ongoing pre-registrations are currently being accepted for the 2010-2011 Tot Time Program. The Tot Time Program is a pre-school, hands-on program for children ages 3-5. The program aims to make learning fun for children and helps prepare them for Kindergarten. Two, three and five-day monthly options are available. Non-refundable annual registration fee is $15 for residents and $100 for non-residents. Program hours are from 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Hours for pre-registration are from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday. Proof of residency is required for Gulfport residents. Classes begin September 7. Call
893-1068 for more information.
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Be the Voice for Abused Children
Make a life long difference for an abused and neglected child. A Guardian ad Litem works with a professional staff and an attorney to ensure that a child has a safe, caring and stable environment.
The next training will be August 3 to September 1 at the Pinellas Criminal Justice Center, 14250 49 Street N. in Clearwater. Hundreds of volunteer Guardians ad Litem are urgently needed to be a child’s voice in court and the child welfare system. The average time needed is six to ten hours a month.
Call 727-464-6528 to arrange to attend a 30-minute orientation. For more information and an application go to www.guardianadlitem6.org.
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Grand Finale at the Gulfport Public Library
Kids of all ages are welcome to the “Grand Finale” for Summer Reading Program at the Gulfport Public Library at 5501 28th Ave. S. on Wednesday, August 11 at
2 p.m. Come celebrate and dance with their fog machine! There is always something fun going on at the Gulfport Public Library! For more information on Library events, go to www.mygulfport.us/gpl or call
893-1074.
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Learn about Nesting Sea Turtles
Adults and families are welcome to a free presentation to learn about nesting sea turtles and their survival on Wednesday, August 11 at 7 p.m. at TradeWinds Island Grand Resort, 5500 Gulf Boulevard in St. Pete Beach. Visit nesting beach habitat with marine educator Joe Malo from Clearwater Marine Aquarium. The evening begins with an insightful presentation about their life histories, habitats, and conservation as well as a video of sea turtles laying eggs and some hatchlings. Following the presentation you will visit the beach habitats and learn more. Find out how you can help these fascinating creatures and help preserve their disappearing nesting habitat.
Event is sponsored by Friends of Pinellas Master Naturalists.
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Meet the Artist
Patrick Henry talks about his current exhibit, “Let’s Face It”, a series of sculpturally altered ceramic platters and plates that you would never put on the dining room table. The presentation will be held on Saturday, August 7 at 1 p.m. at A Little Room for Art, 111 8th Ave., Pass-a-Grille. Exhibit is through August 31 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
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Center to Offer Gymnastics this Fall
ST. PETE BEACH- Starting this fall the St. Pete Beach Community Center is proudly offering gymnastics classes for children of every age and skill level through Bayside Gymnastics, the premier gymnastics program in the Tampa Bay area. Gymnastics offers children fun and exciting new challenges in a safe and supportive environment, which helps grow confidence. Classes will be offered at varying times on Wednesday evenings at the St. Pete Beach Community Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Drive, so contact Bayside Gymnastics directly for all details: 727-258-4981 or info@baysidegymnastics.com.
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Mariners Asked to Use Caution
ST. PETE BEACH- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be conducting dredging operations by the Blind Pass and Johns Pass vicinities. Its part of the beach renourishment and erosion control. The work is planned for July 19 through December 16.
Mariners should operate vessels with caution in the area due to potential for floating debris, increased traffic due to dredging operations, floating pipeline and large equipment working in and along the navigation channels. Mariners can monitor channels 13/16 or call (904) 232-2258 for more information.
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Help Improve USCG Building in Gulfport
Donations are needed for improvements to the USCG Auxiliary Building in Gulfport. Gulfport Marine Training & Rescue Group (GUMTARG) established in 1962, is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation. Unlike most non-profit corporations that are only 50%, GUMTARG is 100% non-profit and has no paid employees or directors.
GUMTARG financially supports the Gulfport Auxiliary 7-16 building solely. Every penny of all donations are tax deductible and will go toward building improvements. They accept car, boat, and cash donations. GUMTARG has kept the Gulfport auxiliary building afloat since 1962. They would like to thank Home Depot, Kevin Yeaton, and Jim Newman for their recent donations. To help, call Jim at 727-742-5140.
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Taking your Kids Shopping Soon?
When you clean out your closets and make room for the new clothes, please bring the gently used clothing, uniforms and shoes to Clothes To Kids. Clothes To Kids is gearing up for Back To School to serve low-income Pinellas County students K thru 12 grade.
New or gently used clothes, uniforms and shoes can be dropped off between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday-Friday at Clothes To Kids two convenient locations, in Clearwater at 1059 N. Hercules Ave. and their new store in St. Pete at 3251 Third Avenue N. Cash donations are always needed to purchase clothing in short supply and new underwear. Adult and youth volunteers are always needed especially in the new St. Pete store.
Clothes To Kids, a nonprofit organization provides free clothing to low-income, school-age children in Pinellas County, free of charge. For more information, please call
441-5050 or visit their website at www.ClothesToKids.org.
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Towns Shores Red Hatters
Just a reminder that the next get together to make root beer floats will be this Friday July 23 at 2 p.m. It will be held in the clubhouse lounge. Come join them and cool off a bit. Guests are welcome for a nominal fee.
Upcoming activities for August are:
monthly Bunko on August 13 at
1 p.m. and a trip to the Red & Purple Shoppe and lunch at the Tick-Tock on August 24. They’ll leave the clubhouse parking lot at 9:45 a.m. if anyone needs a ride.
Please call Carol at 345-2303 or Carole at 343-4483 to RSVP.
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Rotary Club Meets
The Rotary Club of St. Pete West meets Wednesday, 7:30 a.m. at the Treasure Island Yacht & Tennis Club, 400 Treasure Island Causeway, in the third floor conference room.
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Sponsors and Vendors Wanted for Blues Fest
The 3rd Annual Tangerine Blues Fest will take place on Saturday, September 25 from 4-10 p.m. along the Tangerine Greenway (located at 18th Ave. S. between 49th St. S. and 54th St. S. in Gulfport) The 49th Street South Business Association has a great lineup of entertainers this year, including the Joel Sanders Band, Julie Black, Deacon Blues Band and Damon Fowler Group. A portion of the proceeds from the Blues Fest will benefit All Children’s Hospital.
So49 is seeking sponsors and fine art and craft vendors for the third annual event. So49 members who wish to participate will receive first right of refusal and a member discount. Community sponsorships are available from $100 and up. Vendor information and applications can be found under the vendor info tab at www.sikpromotions.com or by calling 727-322-5217. To become a sponsor or a 49th Street South Business member please visit www.So49.org.
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Emergency Energy Assistance for Seniors
Pinellas County Health and Human Services Department provides emergency energy assistance of up to $600 to senior citizens unable to pay their power bills.
Funds from the Area Agency on Aging of Pasco/Pinellas Inc. can help residents 60 and older in danger of having their power disconnected during the designated cooling and heating seasons when demand and bills are higher than normal. Eligible seniors must have a crisis with a delinquent notice from the utility company or a notice that power has been shut off to be considered for help. They may also qualify to receive repairs to a cooling unit or a voucher for fans, heaters and blankets.
Eligible seniors can receive help up to twice a year during each high-demand season. Health and Human Services staff members screen applicants to determine if they meet income limits. The income limit is 150 percent of the Federal Poverty Guideline. For a household of one, the limit is $16,245 a year. For two people, the income limit is $21,855 (add $5,610 for each additional member of family units with more than eight members.)
Prospective clients can either stop by a Health and Human Services office or call for an appointment and information. Call Annie Shaw at 727-464-8400 in Clearwater or Anne Eicher at 727-582-7781 in
St. Petersburg. Health and Human Services offices are located at 2189 Cleveland Street, Suite 230, Clearwater and at 647 First Avenue N. in St. Petersburg.
This program is funded by Area Agency on Aging of Pasco/Pinellas, Inc.
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Dive-In Movies are Back!
ST. PETE BEACH- The St. Pete Beach Aquatic Center is bringing back its popular “Dive-In” movies just in time for summer! Bring your noodles, floats and chairs to the Family Aquatic Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Drive, every Friday night of the summer. Doors open at 8 p.m. and admission is just $3 per person but is limited to the first 150 guests. Drinks, snacks, and glow jewelry will on sale at the pool. Don’t miss out on this awesome summer event. Call the Recreation Department at
363-9245 for more information.
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Help Design our Next T-Shirt!
Friends of Strays needs your help in designing a cool T Shirt to be worn by animal lovers like you!
Design needs to include Friends of Strays logo, website address: friendsofstrays.com, phone number: 727-522-6566 and a catchy slogan. Entries must be emailed in jpeg format in high resolution to peggy@friendsofstrays.com. Deadline is August 15, 2010.
Prizes include Best shirt design and Best slogan. (Note: we may take the slogan from one entry and the design from another.) Include your full name, phone number and address.
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Oktoberfest Seeks Vendors
If you are a food vendor, craft vendor or local eatery interested in participating in Most Holy Name’s Fall Festival, send your contact information to nolelover1@aol.com or fax to
727-343-6420. In the subject line enter “Oktoberfest 2010” and a reservation form with fees and details of the festival will be e-mailed or direct mailed to you.
Food vendors will be stationed outdoors and the Arts and Crafts Fair will be held inside the Maria Center throughout the 4-day festival. Space is limited both outside and inside and will be assigned on a first come first serve basis. Reservation forms are also available in the rectory office of Most Holy Name Church at 5800 15 Avenue S. in Gulfport. The “Oktoberfest” fall festival has been an annual event in Gulfport for over 30 years and will be held October 7 through October 10. This is a fun weekend including rides, games, food, dancing and entertainment.
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Care Givers Support Groups
Do you find yourself “caring” for the health concerns of another? If so, consider coming to one of Pasadena Community Church’s Care Giver Support Groups in the Life Enrichment Center at 227 70 Street S. One group meets on Tuesday evenings from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and the other meets on Wednesdays from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Both groups are open to the public and provide a confidential setting for those attending to share with others who are in like situations their experiences, joys and concerns of “care giving”. The person may be a relative or just a good friend. It is not necessary that the individual reside in the same house with you or even the same state.
Call Pam Lanning at 347-2809 or Barbara Posey at 381-2499, ext. 214.
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Recession Buster for Seniors
Seniors in Service provides a tax-free income of up to $425 per month to income-qualified volunteers who serve as Foster Grandparents. This income does not affect eligibility for food stamps, housing, Medicaid or any other assistance. Volunteers must be 55 years old or older and serve for 15 - 40 hours per week.
Foster Grandparents serve in public school classrooms, Head Start centers and after-school programs. They spend their time one-on-one or in small groups with at-risk children.
Volunteers make a significant difference in the lives of the children and elders they serve! Learn more at www.seniorsinservice.org or call (813) 932-5228 for more information and an application.
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Volunteers Needed for Soup Kitchen
The Salvation Army of St. Petersburg is seeking volunteers to staff its community soup kitchen on Saturdays and Sundays from 12 noon to 6 p.m. Volunteers will assist staff in serving meals to the clients who come to the soup kitchen each day for the noon and evening meals. They will be involved in serving, and clearing tables as clients arrive and depart during the meal hours.
To volunteer please contact Gail Stark, Community Relations Coordinator at (727) 550-8080, ext. 332 or by email at Gail_Stark@uss.salvationarmy.org.
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Ministry Course Seeks to Restore the Soul
Amazing Love Healing Ministry, an interdenominational Christian outreach ministry, presents an 8-week Basic Inner Healing Course for all who seek to be trained in ministering inner healing prayer for others. The course will take place on Mondays from August 23-October 11 at St. Vincent Episcopal Church, 5441 Ninth Avenue N. in St. Petersburg. For more information or to register, go to www.amazinglovehealing.com or contact Eileen Prins at 321-5086.
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