Saturday, August 9, 2008

OLYMPIC GYMNASTICS OPEN HOUSE AT TAMPA BAY TURNERS

Tampa Bay Turners is hosting an open house in celebration of the upcoming

2008 Summer Olympics Games.  From 2-5pm there will be games, open swim,

raffle drawings, plus more!  Free Membership for those who sign up for class at the

Open House. Tampa Bay Turners is located at  2301 26th Street N. in St. Petersburg.

For more information visit www.tampabayturners.com or call 727-328-8500.

The Fifth Annual Heartsbreath Flute Extravanganza
Enjoy the art and music of Native American culture at this extravaganza! Native
American flutes have a sweet haunting sound that soothes the heart and soul.
Other featured ancient musical instruments include drums and rattles. Some of
the 10 featured performers are Native American flute recording artists. Learn
the basics of making a flute as Flute Builder Master Craftsmen present a
flute-building workshop. Join us for a silent auction of Native American-themed
items, or shop for other Native American items. This extraordinary event is free
and open to the public. Recommended for all ages.  10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at The
Weedon Island Preserve-Call (727) 453-6500 for more information.

 
What's in a Frog's Song?
Ever wonder about those frogs singing in your neighborhood? Join us for an
entertaining multi-sensory presentation to discover common frogs and what they
can tell us about the environment. Fun activities help you learn tricks for
recognizing and remembering their voices. Pre-registration is required for this
program. Admission: Free. Recommended for families with children age 8 and up. 
1 p.m. - 2 p.m.  Brooker Creek Preserve  Call (727) 453-6800 for more
information and to register.
 
 
St Petersburg Gallery Walk
Take a Walk on the Art Side. Enjoy an evening of visual art and see what's new
at downtown galleries, meet artists and gallery owners. Downtown Arts
Association. Free. Dine-A-Round and Enjoy the Arts, 5 to 10 p.m. Hop aboard the
shuttle to receive a flyer that list the members of the Downtown Arts
Association, participating restaurants and their special offers.
www.loopertrolley.com. For more information, call 727-821-6767
 
12th Annual Back-to-School Care Fair
This 12th Annual Junior League of St. Petersburg event is designed to give
families an opportunity to get a variety of services they need in one place at
one time. In addition to health screenings and school physicals for the
children, parents can learn about resources in the community. Students can
receive free immunizations, school medical exams, vision and dental screenings.
At the completion of screenings and physicals, participating children are
provided with free backpacks loaded with donated school supplies needed to start
school (limited to school-age (K-12) children present and registered while
supplies last). *Attention Parents! Please bring your child's record of prior
immunization. Legal guardian and child must be present to receive immunization
and school supplies. One backpack per child, no exceptions. Come to Back to
School Care Fair and get... * Medical Exams by All Children's Hospital and
Bayfront Medical Center * Immunizations by the Pinellas County Health Department
* School Supplies (for school-age (K-12) children present and registered, while
supplies last) * Community Agencies will be available * Bicycle Rodeo/Safety
Fair (bicycles and helmets required) * Free bicycle helmets (while they last) *
Free vision and dental screenings Date & Location Saturday, August 9th 8AM - 2PM
Johnnie Ruth Clarke Health Center 1344 22nd Street South St. Petersburg, Florida
http://www.jlstpete.org or http://www.allkids.org
 
 
GREEN ARMADA WILL BE “SHINING THE SHORES” IN LARGO
Volunteers Needed For Canoe and Kayak Cleanup August 9 The Green Armada, together with River Quest and the City of Largo will be cleaning the shores of the Largo Paddling Trail that flows from Highland Avenue to Lake Seminole. The Green Armada has held several Saturday cleanups in the Tampa Bay area this year, but this is the first in Largo and the first that is kayak and canoe based. Check-in, briefing and breakfast begin at 8:00 a.m. on August 9th, 2008 at the Largo Preserve, 150 Highland Avenue S.E., Largo (at the intersection of East Bay Drive, behind Everest University). Volunteers are urged to bring their kayaks and canoes to the launch site at. All volunteers should register at www.GreenArmada.org. If volunteers do not have their own kayak or canoe, The Green Armada and River Quest have 77 seats available. To reserve a seat, please call Joe Gonzalez at 1.800.496.9161 (press 1 for Tampa Bay, then press 3 for volunteer and event activities). Participants are asked to wear closed-toed shoes with thick rubber soles, gloves, and appropriate outdoor clothing.
 

Sizzling Summer Nights at Southwest Pool
August 9th from 7:30-10:30pm–Southwest Complex, 13120 Vonn Rd
This teen pool party will cool you off this summer with swimming, music, and refreshments. For more information visit largopools.com.
 

Cleanup of Largo Paddling Trail

On August 9th, join the "THE WAVES of CHANGE" Family and “Grassroots Organizations” in a "Setting Sail Celebration" at the Largo Nature Preserve located at: 150 Highland Ave. SE Largo, Florida 33770 and Eastbay Drive(behind Everest University). We will be "Shining the Shores" of the Wonderful Largo Paddling Trail that flows all the way down to Seminole Lake Park. Bring your Kayaks or Canoes or use one of ours, let’s all pull together and make this "THE WAVES of CHANGE" Event in Largo, Florida a huge success. Invited participants include “Grassroots” Organizations:  Largo Parks ~ River Quest ~ Canterbury School  Pinellas County YMCA’s~ Pinellas County Scouts~ First Christian Church Dunedin Largo Pathways Church ~ Pinellas Village ~ St. Pete Times ~ Bill Jackson Inc.  Osprey Bay ~ Canoe Country ~ Keep Pinellas Beautiful ~ Sierra Club ~ Friends of the River ~ Suncoastkayakers.com ~ Duncan Doughnut ~ Crisper’s Registration, briefing, and breakfast start at 8am with a celebration party at 1pm at the Lake Seminole Park Pavilion #10. Pre-register at www.GreenArmada.org. For more information email info@greenarmada.org or call (727)388-8307.