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Get Outdoors: News and Events Calendar
Article published on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008 |
Crisler wins Wateford Doubles
BELLEAIR Playing in the 17th annual croquet invitational tournament of the Merion Cricket Club in Haverford, Pa., Belleair Country Clubs Betty Crisler won the Waterford Doubles in a field of 24 players in the first flight. The tournament attracts the largest field of players in the United States. In all, 86 played over 400 matches during the course of three days on a green containing 20 croquet courts before an elegant red brick clubhouse dating from the early 1900s. Crisler also finished fourth in her first flight block singles. Geoffrey Mattison came in third in his championship flight.
SYAA soccer coaches
SEMINOLE Seminole Youth Athletic Association is seeking coaches for U10 boys and girls teams. Other vacancies are also available in other age divisions. Call Sherri McCarthy at 235-3378.
Eco-tour guides
DUNEDIN The Rotary Centennial Nature Center at Honeymoon Island State Park is now accepting candidates to serve as professional volunteer docents and eco-tour guides at Honeymoon Island and Caladesi Island State Parks. Training classes are available. Call 415-1784.
Badminton for seniors
SEMINOLE A class in competitive badminton for seniors is organzing at the Seminole Recreation Center. Classes will be held Fridays from 8 to 10 a.m. Call 391-8345.
Adult fishing clinics
SAFETY HARBOR Adult fishing clinics will be held Thursdays, Oct. 2 through 30, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Safety Harbor Marina, 110 Veterans Memorial Lane. People ages 15 and older are invited; rod and reel are required. Learn about tackle, bait, how to rig a pole and more. Call 724-1545.
Fishing tournament volunteers needed
CLEARWATER Volunteers are sought for the Make a Difference Fishing Tournament for Special Kids, a non-profit fishing tournament for disabled kids. The tournament is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 4, 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. for special needs kids 18 and younger. Preregistration is required; forms may be found at www.makeadifferencefishing.org or by calling 449-9820. Participants get a new fishing rod, reel, tackle box, bait, goody bag and T-shirt. Free food will also be available. Volunteer meetings are Thursday, Sept. 25 and Thursday, Oct. 2, 6:30 p.m. at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, 249 Windward Passage.
Family Fishing Fun Day
LARGO There will be a Family Fishing Fun Day on Saturday, Oct. 4, 8 to 11 a.m., at Taylor Park, 1100 Eighth Ave. S.W. Guests will get angling for fun at the event. Planned by the Kiwanis Club of Seminole Breakfast, fishing tackle and bait will be provided, or participants may bring personal fishing tackle. The event is co-sponsored by Pinellas County Parks and Recreation Department, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and Sweetbay Supermarket of Seminole. Prizes will be awarded.
Moth lecture
CLEARWATER The Clearwater Audubon Society will host a lecture on moths Monday, Oct. 6, 7:30 p.m., at Moccasin Lake Nature Park, 2750 Park Trail Lane, Clearwater. Don Stillwaugh, senior environmental specialist with the Pinellas County Department of Environmental Management will give a presentation on moths, an overview of the major families and common species, and methods for studying moths. Visitors are invited to join him outside as he demonstrates black lighting, a technique used to attract moths.
St. Petersburg Shell Club meeting
ST. PETERSBURG The St. Petersburg Shell Club will meet on Friday, Oct. 10, 7 p.m., at the Seminole Recreation Center, 9100 113th St. N. The meet-and-greet portion of the meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. The program will be (Mis)adventures in Pursuit of Shells, which will be presented by Peggy Williams, shelling enthusiast, diver, author and tour leader. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend. There is no charge. Refreshments will be served. Call 867-6861 or visit www.stpeteshellclub.org.
Walking stick workshop
TARPON SPRINGS There will be a walking stick carving workshop on Saturday, Oct. 11, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Brooker Creek Preserve, 3940 Keystone Road. Woodcarver Bob Marek, who has been teaching carving in Pinellas County for more than 25 years, will share his talents and staffs with blanks for carving several different animals, birds and fish. Participants also may bring wood. Carving tools will be available. Cost is $50 a person or $60 a person including wood. Best for adults who are either beginners or advanced carvers. To register, call 453-6800.
Weedon to host new exhibit
ST. PETERSBURG An opening reception for the Wings Over Weedon Island exhibit will be Saturday, Oct. 11, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Drive N.E. Award-winning Florida naturalist and wildlife artist Ernest C. Simmons will discuss his art as he paints his latest wildlife creation capturing the beauty of his subjects in extraordinary detail. The Wings Over Weedon Island exhibit will be displayed until Sunday, Nov. 30. The event is free. Call 453-6500.
Fishing lecture
ST. PETERSBURG A lecture on aboriginal fishing technology will be offered on Thursday, Oct. 16, 7 to 8 p.m., at Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Drive N.E. William F. Keegan, Florida Museum of Natural History, and Lindsey T. Keegan, University of Florida, will present Shell Net Weights from Key Marco and Puerto Rico: New Perspectives on Aboriginal Fishing Technology. The lecture will focus on the use of shell as manufactured net weights from two important sites in Key Marco and Puerto Rico and discuss the implications for a more comprehensive understanding of native fishing practices. The program is co-sponsored by the Central Gulf Coast Archaeological Society. The lecture is free. To register, call 453-6500.
Guided nature walk
PALM HARBOR A guided nature walk will be offered on Saturday, Oct. 18, 9 to 10:30 a.m., at Chesnut Park, 2200 East Lake Road. Participants will explore the outdoors and discover plants naturally found in wetlands and pine flatwoods. Guests also will learn how these plants have been used over the years. The hike will include several points along Brooker Creek and views of Lake Tarpon. The walk is free. To register, call 669-1951.
Nature walk
SAFETY HARBOR There will be a guided nature walk on Saturday, Oct. 25, 9 to 10:30 a.m., at Philippe Park, 2525 Philippe Parkway. Participants will learn park history while exploring nature at one of Pinellas Countys oldest historic parks. Closed toed shoes, water, sunscreen, a hat and insect repellant are recommended. The walk is free. To register, call 669-1947.
Yoga classes offered
INDIAN ROCKS BEACH YogaWorks of Pinellas Inc. will offer beginning and continuing yoga classes during its Summer Too 08 session through Friday, Oct. 31, at Calvary Episcopal Church, 1615 First St. Call Deanne Shower at 596-9226.
Half-Century Softball Club tryouts
SEMINOLE The St. Pete Half-Century Softball Club is holding tryouts on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 9:30 a.m. at North Shore Park, 901 North Shore Drive N.E., St. Petersburg. Ages 49 to 74 are eligible for the 2008 modified fast-pitch season, a 60-game slate that starts Oct. 27. Call Al McNamee at 481-1050 or Joe Hannah at 420-8102.
Horse shows
PINELLAS PARK The Bay Area Horsemans Association has scheduled a series of shows at Helen Howarth Park, 6301 94th Ave. Events will include the following show classes: English, Hunter, Over Fence, Saddle Seat, Gait, Ponies, Halter, Showmanship, Western Pleasure and Trail. Shows are scheduled on Sept. 28, Oct. 26, Nov. 23, Jan. 25, Feb. 22, March 22 and April 26. Points will be collected and awards will be presented in May at a banquet. Call 637-3022.
Ongoing announcements and events
Treasure Island exercise classes
TREASURE ISLAND The Treasure Island Recreation Department is offering three new exercise classes at the Treasure Island Community Center and City Hall Auditorium. Yoga In TI is offered Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Community Center Garden Room at Gulf Boulevard and 106th Avenue. Call Cheri McNally at 709-1162. Restore The Core pilates classes are held Tuesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Community Center Garden Room and Thursdays at the City Hall Auditorium, 120 108th Ave. Call Kelly Rowles at 871-0975. Zumba classes are offered Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the City Hall Auditorium. Call Ana Cano at 278-4585.
Pilates studio open at Dimmitt
BELLEAIR Certified pilates instructor and personal trainer Sue Riley offers group reformer classes and one-on-one training sessions upstairs at the Dimmitt Community Center, 918 Osceola Road.
Group reformer classes are Mondays at 9 a.m., Tuesdays at 6 p.m., and Wednesdays at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pilates strengthens abdominals, stretches tight muscles and tones the whole body. Pilates is a great way to get in shape for the upcoming holidays. Free fitness evaluations and demonstrations are available by scheduling an appointment with Sue at 742-6600.
Archery for Kidz
SEMINOLE Archery for Kidz is offered at the Seminole Recreation Center. The cost of the class is $20 per four-week session and the class is continuous throughout the year. Participants ages 8 to 10 will meet from 4 to 4:45 p.m. and those 10 to 14 from 4:45 to 5:30 p.m. The class is taught by a certified archery instructor with 22 years of experience. Instructions will include the proper techniques of shooting a bow, stance and target sight. Call 391-8345.
Pilates classes
TREASURE ISLAND The city of Treasure Island is offering Restore The Core exercise classes Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on the beach at the Treasure Island Beach Access, Gulf Boulevard and 104th Avenue. Classes will be in the Community Center Garden Room in the event of inclement weather. Restore the Core is mat pilates that targets muscles in moms of all ages. The fee is $15 a class or $60 a month plus a one time registration fee of $60. For more information, call Kelly Rowles at 360-4514.
Stroller Fit exercise classes
TREASURE ISLAND Stroller Fit exercise classes will be held Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 a.m. at Treasure Island Park, Gulf Boulevard and 106th Avenue. Stroller Fit is a stroller exercise class for moms and children that includes cardio and strength training. Class fees vary depending on attendance. Call Kelly Rowles at 360-4514.
Nia classes planned
SEMINOLE Classes in Nia are offered on Tuesday, 6 to 7 p.m., at the Seminole Recreation Center. Nia is a low-impact fitness class that incorporates the movements of the dance, martial and healing arts to create a purposeful movement. For program information, please call Kaluwa at 729-9410.
Personal training
SEMINOLE The Seminole Recreation Center is offering personal training sessions with Chip Wright, a certified personal trainer. Sessions are $50 per one-hour session. Call 391-8345.
Swimming lessons
ST. PETE BEACH - The city of St. Pete Beach offers Learn to Swim Classes for all ages through the American Red Cross. From infants six months of age to seniors, classes will teach proper technique and tips for safety in any water environment. Classes are held Monday through Thursday and run in two-week sessions of 45-minute classes. Classes are available morning and evening to fit every schedule. Two-week sessions are only $30 with a recreation or play card and $36 without. To sign up, visit or call the St. Pete Beach Family Aquatic Center at 7701 Boca Ciega Drive or call 727-363-9245.
Permit needed by boaters
PINELLAS COUNTY - An important reminder for boaters: The State of Florida law requires that anyone born after Sept. 30, 1980, must obtain a Boating Safety Education I.D. card (an operating permit), issued before piloting any boat with an engine of 10 horsepower or greater.
Boating classes to get under way
MADEIRA BEACH Boating Safety classes are offered by Flotilla 73 of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. Classes are at 299 Boca Ciega Drive. Call Al MacMillan at 585-9268 or 391-5185.
Boat Smart program
CLEARWATER A Boat Smart program for power boaters and sailors to learn basic boating skills and seamanship is offered by Clearwater Sail & Power Squadron every Monday and Wednesday at the squadron building, 1000 Cleveland St. Course material is $40 and additional students in the same family pay only $20 for an extra homework packet. To register, call 441-8775 or visit www.clearwaterpowersquadron.com.
USCG Auxiliary teaches boater safety
ST. PETERSBURG - Several Boating Skills and Seamanship Programs will be offered by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary on Tuesdays, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. The program satisfies the state boater safety education requirements. The course is taught at 1300 Beach Drive S.E. Call 823-3753.
SPSPS to offer boating classes
ST. PETERSBURG The St. Petersburg Sail and Power Squadron offers Boat Smart Courses. The Sailing Center is at 250 Second Ave. S. Call at 867-3088 or visit www.boating-stpete.org.
Sailing group
GULFPORT Sea Scout Ship is a coed Venture Scout organization for teens that builds self-confident young leaders who understand the importance of team work on the water and in everyday life. The group meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m., at Boca Ciega Yacht Club and is for parents and teenagers age 14 and up of area families from St. Pete Beach, South Pasadena, Gulfport and St. Petersburg. The teens learn how to fix, and race boats and participate in difficult water-related games. The yacht club is the sponsor of Ship No. 915 and they make available their fleet of youth sailing boats with leadership and supervision. The club is at 4600 Tifton Ave. Call Tony Angel at 459-7900.
Water Walkers
MADEIRA BEACH Water Walkers, a group of adults and seniors, will meet Mondays and Fridays, 10:30 a.m., at Archibald Park to walk the beach for about 45 minutes. Call Mandy Edmunds at 392-0665 or e-mail aedmunds@ci.madeira-beach.fl.us.
Beach yoga
INDIAN ROCKS BEACH Yoga on the Beach takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6 p.m.; and Saturdays, 8 a.m., on the beach at 22nd Avenue. Call Tom at 365-4901.
Senior sports
SEMINOLE The Seminole Recreation Division is offering a variety of sports activities for seniors. Pickleball is Monday and Wednesday, 9 to 11 a.m.; volleyball, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 to 11 a.m.; and badminton, Fridays, 9 to 11 a.m. For more information, call 391-8345.
Tennis clinics
SEMINOLE Monday night is tennis night at the city of Seminole Tennis Club Park, 7283 113th St., Seminole. Students can sign up and prepay at the Recreation Center office for a monthly session or choose a Show and Go class for a one-time fee. Monthly sessions are $40 per four-week session. Show and Go classes range from $10 to $14 per session. Show and Go participants must bring their recreation membership card and pay at the courts. Please bring a racquet and wear appropriate attire. For any tennis program questions, contact Scott Hagenbuch at 698-9288 or shagenbu@tampay.rr.com. For any registration or membership questions, call the Seminole Recreation Center at 391-8345.
Mighty Mites program
SEMINOLE The Seminole Recreation Division is offering its Mighty Mites program for kids ages 4 to 6 on Wednesdays from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Mighty Mites classes concentrate on education and training in a specific sport. Participants must have a Seminole Recreation Card. The fee is $20 per four-week session. Class size is limited. Call 391-8345.
Calisthenics and Conditioning
SEMINOLE The Seminole Recreation Division is offering a new fitness program called Calisthenics & Conditioning by Core Fitness on Thursdays from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Recreation Center. Cost is $7 a class. The one-hour class begins with basic stretching, then moves immediately into various exercises, abdominal exercises, sprinting, sporting drills, plyometrics and other conditioning drills. The class meets in the gymnasium and remains inside for an hour. The program is for all fitness levels. Call 391-8345.
Pickleball lessons
SEMINOLE The Seminole Recreation Division offers pickleball Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Seminole Recreation Center. Pickleball is a sport much like tennis, badminton and racquetball. City recreation officials say it is especially good for seniors because the net is only 3 feet high and players use a hard whiffleball with wooden paddles. Recreation personnel teach participants how to play. Free for participants with a recreation card.
Flex and strength class offered
LARGO The city will offer a chance for patrons to enjoy the relaxing sounds of the water sprays while learning techniques that allow flexibility, strength, relaxation, and stress reduction in an outdoor environment. The classes will meet Wednesday mornings from 10 to 11 at the Highland Family Aquatic Center. Call 518-3019.
Water workout classes
PINELLAS COUNTY Aqua Slim water workout classes are offered Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9 a.m., at the Long Center, 1502 N. Belcher Road, Clearwater; and Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:15 a.m., at Bonsai Health and Fitness Center, 400 Lake Ave. N.W., Largo. Also offered are fibromyalgia and arthritis classes on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays, 10:30 a.m., and Mondays and Thursdays, 5:30 p.m., at Bonsai Health and Fitness Center. These exercises can improve joint flexibility, offer range of motion and strengthening exercises while providing a fun, social opportunity for men and women of all ages. Swimming is not required. Call Mickey Nault at 442-0618.
Get moving with Zumba
CLEARWATER BEACH Clearwater Parks and Recreation will offer Zumba fitness classes at the Clearwater Beach Recreation Center Thursdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and Zumba for Seniors on Fridays 10 to 11 a.m. Zumba is a high-energy cardio-dance class designed to be fun and easy on the body. Participants work out to a combination of Latin rhythms including meringue, salsa, calypso, samba and tango. All ages and fitness levels are welcome. The cost is $3.75 with a play pass, $5 with a Clearwater recreation card and $6.25 without. The recreation center is at 69 Bay Esplanade. Call 462-6138.
Stretch on the beach
ST. PETE BEACH The city of St. Pete Beach Recreation Departments Stretching on the Beach program meets Tuesdays, 9 to 9:45 a.m., at Upham Beach. The department may add a Thursday class if there is enough interest. The class entails enhancing flexibility, toning the body and stretching to appropriate music. Participants enjoy a beautiful view and wonderful breezes. All ages and genders are welcome. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat or towel. Cost is $2 a person. Mary-Jo Golliner instructs the class. Call 363-2146 or 224-4190.
Jazzercise classes
BELLEAIR Jazzercise dance-fitness classes will be on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., and on Thursdays and Saturdays, 8:30 a.m., at Dimmitt Community Center. Laura Price, instructor, has moved her classes to the center. All area residents are welcome. The center is on Ponce de Leon Boulevard behind Belleair Town Hall. Call Price at 785-7408 or visit www.getfitfl.com.
Fun classes to teach about nature
LARGO Outdoor Explorers, hands-on nature activities, will be offered the second Saturday of each month, 2 to 3:30 p.m., at the George C. McGough Nature Park. The program, sponsored by Largo Recreation Parks & Arts Department, is designed for children in grades first to fifth. The cost is $3 with a resident recreation card; $3.75 with a nonresident card and $6.75 without a card. The park is at 11901 146th St. N. Call 518-3047.
Walking Club counts the miles
ST. PETE BEACH The Walking Club meets on Fridays from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at the St. Pete Beach Recreation Center. The group takes scenic walks around the county and has brunches. Meet new friends and walk together for the best of health. All ages and genders are welcome. The number of miles walked will be recorded, and at the end of the walking club season awards will be given to everyone. The cost is $4 a month. Transportation is provided by the Recreation Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Drive. Call Mary-Jo at 363-2146 or 224-4190.
Brooker Creek guided hikes
TARPON SPRINGS Brooker Creek Preserve provides free guided hikes on Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in its 8,000+ acres. The hikes enable the general public to discover how the land has changed over time while exploring Pinellas Countys Wildest Place.” Call 453-6800, as pre-registration is required. The Center is located at 3940 Keystone Rd. For more information, visit www.pinellascounty.org/Environment.
Weedon Island Preserve guided hikes
ST. PETERSBURG Weedon Island Preserve offers free guided hikes on Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The volunteer-led guided hikes offer the general public a chance to examine the best of our cultural and environmental attributes. Call 453-6500, as pre-registration is required. The Center is located at 1800 Weedon Drive N.E.
Kayak tour of Clam Bayou Nature Park
GULFPORT Kayak Nature Adventures offers 2-hour guided kayak tours Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 7:15 a.m., from the kayak landing at Clam Bayou Nature Park. The nature park and estuary provides several environments from the upland natural vegetation, marsh and mangrove forests, to the deeper waters of Boca Ciega Bay. These areas provide habitat and food to a variety of species such as fiddler crabs, clams, wading birds, small animals, dolphins and manatees. Some restoration projects for Clam Bayou have been completed in Gulfport and St. Petersburg and more are planned for the future. Reservations are required. Cost is $20 a person and does not include rental. Clam Bayou Nature Park is south of 29th Avenue South on Miriam Street. Call 418-9728 or visit www.kayaknature.com.
Wednesday evening walks
TARPON SPRINGS - Take a pleasant evening stroll and learn the ways many living things are adapted to make the best use of the twilight hour on Wednesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., at Brooker Creek Preserve, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs. Many animals are most active at dawn and dusk, the time when natures day shift has ended but the night shift has yet to begin. Best for families with children ages 10 and up. Free. Registration required by calling 727-453-6800.
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