Saturday, August 16, 2008

Back-to-School Owl Workshop
This family-oriented workshop examines the life history and ecology of some of
Florida’s most interesting night creatures – the owls. Through an enjoyable
study of everything that makes an owl an owl, you come away with a better
understanding and a meaningful connection to these important members of our
environment. You will see their special nocturnal adaptations, and complete an
owl pellet dissection to better understand their importance and role in our
natural world. This workshop is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is
required. Suitable for adults and children 9 and older.  10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Weedon Island Preserve - Call (727) 453-6500 for more information and to
register.
 
 
Doodlebugs!
Doodlebug, Doodlebug, come out of your hole. Have you ever seen those little
cone-shaped pits in the sand and wondered what makes them? Antlions, often
called doodlebugs, make a living under the soft sand. Join us to learn just how
these interesting creatures work and the many ways they are connected to human
culture. This program will include an indoor presentation and an outdoor walk.
Admission: Free. Recommended for families with children 6 and up.  1 p.m. - 2:30
p.m.  Brooker Creek Preserve
Call (727) 453-6800 for more information adn to register.
 
 
The Fourth Annual “Locks of Love Day”
Tampa Mayor Pam Iorio has proclaimed August 16 as “Locks of Love Day Tampa Bay.” Bucs and Bulls Heaven is once again teaming up with “The Pirate Lady,” as she hosts the annual event when Bucs fans will be able to donate their 10-inch
ponytails. Hair donations made at the event benefit “Locks of Love”, a
non-profit organization that provides children with custom, vacuum-fitted
hairpieces made entirely from donated human hair. All hair donors will receive
goodie bags and be entered to win a game day makeover. Prizes will be given for
the longest ponytail, youngest and oldest donor, and more. At last year’s event,
more than 90 feet of hair and 84 ponytails were collected for Locks of Love.
There will be plenty of activities for the entire family throughout the rally
including food, drinks, music, balloons, beads and more. In addition, those
whose hair isn’t quite long enough yet can still make life-changing donations at
the Florida Bloodmobile. Bucs fans will get to enjoy a special fashion show,
featuring all the latest fan gear. They can also have their picture taken with
“The Pirate Lady,” “Big Nasty,” and other “Pewter Nation Super Fans.” From 11
a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bucs and Bulls Heaven, 14823 North Florida Ave., Call Jeff Fox
-- 813-908-2827 for more information
 
 Health & Wellness Expo
Students from the age 5—17 and their families, are invited to
participate in the Pinellas Park/Gateway Chamber of Commerce’s Second Annual
Health & Wellness Expo. This year’s event is titled “Back to School—Back to
Work,” and will take place at Park Station, located at 5851 Park Blvd in
Pinellas Park. The entire event includes a Health & Wellness Trade Show from
9.00A — 3.00P and Back to School - Back to Work, which will run from
10:00A—02:00P. From 10:00A—2:00P the Health & Wellness Back to School—Back to Work Expo, will offer free physicals to school children ages 5—17 and general
health checks for adults. Community Health Centers of Pinellas Park, Back to School-Back to Work Pinellas, Inc., will be conducting student physicals with transportation to and from Park Station provided by Astro Skate Center of Pinellas Park. Students who participate in this event will receive a free skating session coupon from Astro Skate. A mobile medical unit will provide free general health checks for adults. Digital fingerprinting for students will be provided by the Police
Crime-Stoppers Unit. A $1.00 wristband with a detachable numbered stub will buy
lunch snacks catered by the Radisson Hotel & Conference Center. Students can
write the name of a favorite teacher or coach on the stubs for 2:00 PM raffle
drawings which will benefit teachers and coaches. The raffle drawings will be
made by a Tampa Bay Buccaneer player.