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Community Calendar announcements are submitted by the public. Information is subject to change without notice.
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Beach Singles group meeting
BELLEAIR – The Beach Singles group will meet Friday, May 9, at 7 p.m. at the Belleview Biltmore Hotel, St. Andrews Pub.
There will be an $8 charge at the door. The evening will include live entertainment, raffle, and appetizers will be served. Cocktails will be discounted.
This gathering is open to all singles living on or near the beaches.
R.S.V.P. to Rita Shepard at 415-9496 or hourglass1@prodigy.net .
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The Arthritis Foundation walk
CLEARWATER – The Arthritis Foundation will hold the Arthritis Walk on May 10 at Coachman Park in Clearwater.
Check-in and festivities begin at 7:30 a.m. and the walk starts at 8:30 a.m.
This event kicks off National Arthritis Month and will feature a 3-mile and a 1-mile course. People with arthritis may wear blue hats to distinguish themselves.
To participate, volunteer or form a team, visit www.arthritis.org or call the Arthritis Foundation at 1-800-850-9455.
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Market in the Park
LARGO - Market in the Park, sponsored by Pinellas County Extension, features farm-fresh, local produce, gourmet foods, plants and more on Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Extension, 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo. For more information, call 727-582-2100 or visit www.pinellascounty.org/events.
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Ladies tea
PINELLAS PARK – The annual ladies tea will be Saturday, May 10, 2:30 to 5 p.m., at First Baptist Church Pinellas Park, 5495 Park Blvd.
The event will feature fashion, inspiration and Shari Braendel, nationally known speaker and contributing author for Proverbs 31 Ministries.
Free childcare will be available. Reservations are required. Call Sarah at 545-9231.
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Saturday Morning Market
ST. PETERSBURG - Saturday Morning Market takes place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Central Avenue at Second Street in St. Petersburg. For more information, call 727-455-4921 or send an e-mail to saturdaymkt@yahoo.com .
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Taoist Tai Chi Society open house
ST. PETERSBURG – An open house will take place on Saturday, May 10, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the St. Petersburg branch of the International Taoist Tai Chi Society, 1833 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. N.
The open house will include demonstrations, snacks and tea. Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese exercise which uses slow movements to increase flexibility, balance and health. Volunteers teach classes and the first class is free. Visit www.taoist.org/branches/usa/florida/stpetersburg.
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Clearwater Beach Chamber open house
CLEARWATER – The Clearwater Beach Chamber of Commerce will host an open house on Monday, May 12, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at its Visitor Information Center, 333 S. Gulfview Blvd.
In celebration of Tourism Week, the chamber will partner with Cooter’s, Aqualea Resort Condominium Hotel, Sam’s Club and Clearwater Marine Aquarium.
Visitors will receive packets of postcards, maps, visitor guides and a souvenir poster.
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School Board meeting
LARGO - The Pinellas County School Board meets Tuesday, May 13, at 10 a.m. in the conference hall of the administration building, 301 Fourth St. SW, Largo.
Citizens may speak about any item on the agenda not involving a hearing on employee discipline by registering before the item is introduced. Presentations from the audience regarding items not on the agenda may be made at the end of the meeting.
The school board meeting will air live Tuesday on WPDS-Ch. 14, which may be found on Bright House Networks Ch. 614, Knology Ch. 14 and Verizon Ch. 46. To view the board meeting live online through the WPDS-Ch. 14 Web site Tuesday, click on www.wpds.tv and then click the “Watch WPDS Online” link on the bottom left of the page.
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Mothers of Preschoolers meeting
LARGO – Mothers of Preschoolers will meet on Tuesday, May 13, 8:45 to 11:30 a.m., in Room EC-259, at First Baptist Church of Indian Rocks, 12685 Ulmerton Road.
MOPS is for expectant mothers and mothers of children in kindergarten or younger.
The meeting will begin with a hot breakfast and will feature guest speaker Kim Mohsen. There also will be an ice breaker, door prizes and fellowship with other moms.
Call 403-2917 or e-mail anna_shanks@tampabay.rr.com .
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How to Start a Business
CLEARWATER - The Pinellas County Economic Development offers How to Start a Business on Wednesday, noon to 2 p.m., at the EpiCenter - 13805 58th Street N., Suite 1-200 (ICOT Business Center), Clearwater. This introductory workshop offers an overview of the information needed to start a business. Learn how to conduct feasibility studies and develop business plans; and how to obtain the necessary licenses and permits to be a legal business in Pinellas County. Classes are cancelled on holidays or any day county offices are closed. For more information about seminars or to speak with a business counselor, contact the Pinellas County Business Development Center at 727-453-7200 or e-mail businesshelp@pced.org . For the latest updates, visit www.PCED.org/calendar.
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Crown Financial class
LARGO – There will be a Crown Financial Ministries information session on Wednesday, May 14, 6:15 p.m., in Room FLC218 of the Family Life Center, at First Baptist Church of Indian Rocks, 12685 Ulmerton Road.
The Wednesday night study will follow for 10 weeks. The course teaches the Biblical wisdom of how to handle money from God’s perspective in saving, tithing and budget control. Cost is $55 a couple or $45 for one person and includes the cost of materials. Call 593-8738 or e-mail marylou_john son@indianrocks.org .
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St. Petersburg Republican Club meeting
ST. PETERSBURG – The St. Petersburg Republican Club will meet on Wednesday, May 14, 7 p.m., at Piccadilly Cafeteria, 1900 34th St. N.
Gay Lancaster, executive director of the Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County, will address members and guests. Following her presentation, Lancaster will answer unsolicited questions from the audience.
Call Gus Pries at 864-0312.
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Tax planning workshops
CLEARWATER – Gilman Ciocia Inc., a provider of federal, state and local tax planning and preparation services, will host several complimentary workshops in May.
Workshops will take place on Thursdays, May 8 and 15, and Wednesday, May 21, 6 p.m., at Sam Seltzer’s Steakhouse, 18409 U.S. 19 N.
The workshops are designed to educate individuals about the importance of tax planning not only in April, but throughout the entire year. Session facilitators will explain seven strategies which may reduce current income taxes, possibly recover back taxes, protect personal assets and achieve financial security.
Individuals may sign up for the free workshops online at www.gtax.com/semi nars.
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Christian Women’s Club meeting
CLEARWATER – The Christian Women’s Club’s Clearwater After 5, sponsored by Bender Chiropractic Center, will meet on Thursday, May 15, 5:45 p.m., at Heron House, 2050 E. Bay Drive, Largo.
The meeting will feature speaker Ruth Warnick, music by Beverly Meyers and a program on how to get organized by Theresa Torrez. Cost is $6 a person.
R.S.V.P. by May 13 by calling Darlene at 559-7776 or e-mailing dhurst@heronhouse alf.com or drbender@ tampabay.rr.com.
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211 disaster conference
LARGO – The Disaster Recovery Call 211 Conference presented by 2-1-1 Tampa Bay Cares Inc. is Thursday, May 15, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at Largo Cultural Center, 105 Central Park Drive. The conference is designed to educate small business owners and managers on ways to get establishments back up and running after a disaster event. The main focus of the conference is to share information on a broad variety of disaster recovery topics. Call 813-837-0717 or visit www.DisasterRecoveryCall211.com.
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Early development workshop
PINELLAS COUNTY – A workshop covering birth to age 3 developmental training will be offered on Thursday, May 1, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; and Thursday, May 15, 6 to 7:30 p.m., at Safety Harbor Neighborhood Family Center, 1003 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. N., Safety Harbor.
The workshop also will be offered in Spanish on Thursday, May 1, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; and Thursday, May 15, 6 to 7:30 p.m., at High Point Neighborhood Family Center, 5812 150th Ave., Clearwater.
The workshop will provide a better understanding of the stages of development all children experience and what is appropriate within each stage. Early childhood professionals will facilitate this interactive program. Activities to enhance development will be presented.
Cost is free. Call 507-6330, ext. 221.
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