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Get Outdoors: News and Events
Article published on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2007 |
Guardian Angels wins invitational
CLEARWATER – Guardian Angel Catholic School, 18-0, defeated previously unbeaten Tampa’s Berkeley Preparatory School to capture its second tournament win of the 2007 volleyball season. A September victory at the Indian Rocks Christian Invitational adds to the Angels’ winning streak without dropping a single game in match play.
Clearwater Beach with the AVPNext/Wilson National Championships
CLEARWATER BEACH – The 2007 beach volleyball season will wrap up Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 20-21 at Clearwater Beach with the AVPNext/Wilson National Championships.
Co-sponsored by Bud Light and Native Eyewear, the tournament will attract players from throughout the United States to the white sand beaches across from the Red Roof Inn. Clearwater will be represented by Justin Phips and Matt Henderson. Top female players will include Florida stars Chara Harris from Sarasota and Tara Burton from Clearwater. Tournament play will start at 9 a.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. on Sunday. Admission is free for spectators. A player’s party Saturday evening at Shephard’s on Clearwater Beach is open to the public. Visit www.eevb.net.
Howling Halloween Racquetball Tourney
SEMINOLE – Howling Halloween Racquetball Tournament continues through Oct. 31 at the Holland G. Mangum Recreation Complex in Seminole. The event is a double-elimination tournament. Matches will be the best of three games with a fee of $5 a player. All participants must be Seminole Recreation Center members. The deadline to register is Monday, Sept. 24. Call 391-8345.
Keswick 5K set Oct. 20
SEMINOLE – Registration is currently under way for the annual Keswick Classic 5K Race and 2K Walk on Saturday, Oct. 20, at the school. All participants will receive a race T-shirt. Awards will be given to the top three finishers in each of the various age groups. For further information, call 393-9100, ext. 606, or visit www.keswickchristian.org.
Coed volleyball accepting players
LARGO – The city’s recreation, parks and arts department is now offering coed adult volleyball at Highland Recreation Complex on Tuesdays and Fridays, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. The cost is $1 for residents, $1.25 for nonresidents, $4.25 for those without a card. Those who join the Largo Bumpers should wear sneakers and comfortable clothing. Call 518-3016.
Turkey Shoot
SEMINOLE – The West Central Florida Council of the Boy Scouts of America plans its third annual Sand Hill Turkey Shoot Nov. 3 at the Sand Hill Scout Reservation, 11210 Cortez Blvd., in Brooksville. Competition will be in skeet and trap, rifle and archery. Fees are $125 for skeet and trap, $25 for rifle and $25 for archery. Preregistration deadline is Oct. 29. Participants must be age 11 or older. Each shooter receives ammunition, a hat and lunch. Archery participants must bring their own bows and arrows with field tips. To register online, go to www.wcfcbsa.org.
Clearwater Marine Aquarium Auxiliary open house
CLEARWATER – The Clearwater Marine Aquarium Auxiliary will host an open house on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tours will be given and refreshments will be served. Admission is free with reservations. The purpose of the auxiliary is to provide financial support, mostly through fund raising, which provides much needed cash for repairs, maintenance and upkeep of the aquarium. For those interested in joining the auxiliary, yearly dues are $20 and a lifetime membership is $150. Forms will be available at the open house. The aquarium is at 249 Windward Passage. For reservations, call Barbara Bell at 443-5907 or Betty Budd at 441-6023 before Nov. 5.
Gumbo Tennis Classic
CLEARWATER – Registration is ongoing for the Frenchy’s 15th Annual Gumbo Tennis Classic, Friday, Nov. 16 through Sunday, Nov. 18 at McMullen Tennis Complex. The event is expected to attract nearly 400 players from around the country each year. All proceeds will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters, serving Pinellas, Hernando, and Citrus Counties. Players can register at $43.50 a player for one division or $72 for two divisions. Registration fees include an official event T-shirt, gift bag, refreshments, unlimited servings of Frenchy’s famous gumbo, and free admission to the Draw Party on Thursday, Nov. 15, at Frenchy’s Saltwater Café on Clearwater Beach. There will be a silent auction. The deadline to register for tournament play is Friday, Nov. 9. Register online at tennislink.usta.com/tournaments and enter Tournament ID 153305706. Call Sally at 518-8860, ext. 231.
Junior tennis
BELLEAIR – Fall junior tennis classes are offered at Belleair Recreation on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 to 6 p.m. To sign up, call Gail O’Connor, tennis instructor, at 804-1130.
Fall yoga
INDIAN ROCKS BEACH – YogaWorks of Pinellas announces the beginning of its Fall ’07 yoga session. The 8-week fall session, which began this week, continues through Nov. 2. Classes are at the Calvary Episcopal Church, 1615 First St. Beginning and continuing class prices range from $7 to $10 a class depending on the class frequency and can be purchased by the 8-week session or on a single-class, walk-in basis with the first class offered free. Deanne Shower, a certified and registered yoga teacher, has been teaching yoga in the area since 1991. Call 595-9226 or e-mail yoga4fr@tampabay.rr.com.
Cross Bayou Little League registration
SEMINOLE – Cross Bayou Little League plans winter ball registration for baseball and softball on Saturday, Sept 29, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Ages 5 to 18 are eligible. Original birth certificates and three proofs of residency are necessary. The league, located at 102nd Avenue and 98th Street, is also seeking volunteers. For further information, call 397-1894 or go to www.CBLL.org.
Hammers seek players
SEMINOLE – The Seminole Youth Athletic Association Hammers soccer team is seeking players ages 9 to 12. Call Geoff McCarthy at 235-3434 for more information, or visit www.hammersfc.net.
Softball players needed
ST. PETERSBURG – The Kids & Kubs 3/4 Century Softball Club is seeking players, men or women at least 74 years old, for tryouts. The regular season is November through March. The home field is North Shore Park, at Eighth Avenue. During the past season the club contributed more than $2,000 to charities. Call 893-7108.
Half Century Softball Club tryouts
PINELLAS COUNTY – Softball tryouts for the St. Petersburg Half Century Softball Club, ages 49-74, are at North Shore Park in St. Petersburg. Modified fastpitch league tryouts are Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 9:15 a.m. Call Don Boot at 344-1143 or 344-4411 or Joe Hannah at 394-8040 for details.
T’ai Chi classes
SEMINOLE – Looking for a way to relax and rewind after a busy day at the office? Seminole Recreation Center offers T’ai Chi classes on Tuesdays, 7:15 p.m. Yang style T’ai Chi, taught by instructor Tom Elman, uses slow, rhythmic movements to improve breathing, relax the mind and body, and gently strengthen the muscles and bones. The class emphasizes the health aspects of T’ai Chi and requires no special conditioning, clothing or equipment. Cost is $5 a person. All participants must have a Seminole Recreation card. The Recreation Center is at 9100 113th St. Call 391-8345.
Volleyball play
SEMINOLE – Volleyball is up and running for the fall season at the Seminole Recreation Center. Play is Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., as well as Thursday evening. Participation is free with a Seminole Rec card.
Laughter yoga class
SEMINOLE – The YMCA of the Suncoast, Bardmoor Branch, 8787 Bryan Dairy Road, plans laughter yoga classes starting in October. Laughter yoga is the practice of combining techniques for laughter movements together with mild stretching and deep breathing exercise. It is based upon the principles developed by Dr. Madan Kataria, a physician and founder of the Laughter Yoga Club movement. This innovative concept now has more than 5,000 Laughter Clubs worldwide. Call 394-9622.
Ongoing announcements and events
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.
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.
Go Tennis clinics
SEMINOLE – Show and Go Tennis with Scott Hagenbuch will be sponsored by Seminole Recreation at the Seminole Tennis Club Park on Mondays. The USTA Florida-affiliated clinics are available for ages 7 and up. The beginners session will run from 5 to 6 p.m., and the intermediate session from 6 to 7 p.m. This walk-up tennis program will introduce the basic tennis strokes and rules of play, while the intermediate session will cover stroke analysis with corrective techniques for development of consistency. There is a $10 fee for each clinic, payable at the tennis courts, and a Seminole Recreation Card is needed to participate. The park is at 7283 113th St. N. Call 391-8345.
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.
Zumba classes
TREASURE ISLAND – The Treasure Island Recreation Department is offering zumba classes at the City Hall auditorium. Beginner classes will be offered on Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m., and intermediate and advanced classes will be offered on Mondays, 7 to 8 p.m. Cost is $6 a class; $20 one class a month or $30 two classes a month. Call instructor Ana Cano at 278-4585. The auditorium is at 120 108th Ave. Call 547-4575, ext. 237, or visit www.mytreasureisland.org.
Ballroom dance classes
TREASURE ISLAND – The Treasure Island Recreation Department is offering ballroom dances and instruction on Mondays from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Treasure Island Community Center, Gulf Boulevard at 106th Avenue and on Thursdays from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the City Hall Auditorium, 120 108th Avenue. The fee for the class is $10 for one hour of instruction; $5 for a dance session or $12 for both. Smooth and Latin ballroom dances will be offered. For additional information or to register for the class, please call instructor John Tebo of Dance Time Productions at 410-0251.
Ballet with Olga offeat
TREASURE ISLAND – The Treasure Island Recreation Department is offering modern ballet classes on Mondays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. for children and from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. for adults at the Treasure Island City Hall Auditorium, 120 108th Ave. The fee is $9 a class or $30 a month. Call instructor Olga Nikiforova at 415-2737.
Lawn Bowls Club meets at 9 a.m.
CLEARWATER – The Clearwater Lawn Bowls Club meets Monday through Saturday at 9 a.m., at 1040 Calumet St. Call 442-5329.
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 Department’s 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.
North Beaches YMCA's armchair exercises
INDIAN SHORES – The North Beaches YMCA will offer armchair exercise classes at Indian Shores Town Hall. The seated exercise class will be a combination of breathing, stretching, light weight training and aerobic work. The focus will be on improving strength, flexibility, range of motion and cardiovascular fitness. Music from the 1940s and 1950s will help to keep the class fun. The town hall is at 19305 Gulf Blvd. Call 595-5610.
YMCA's pilates, yoga
INDIAN ROCKS BEACH – The North Beaches YMCA is offering pilates and yoga to help those who’ve set goals to get in shape. Classes are in the mornings and evenings at Calvary Episcopal Church and Church of the Isles in Indian Rocks Beach, and at Indian Shores Town Hall. In addition to exercise punch cards, the YMCA offers memberships that allow participation in all of local classes, as well as access to both Bardmoor and Clearwater fitness facilities. Mom and Tot Yoga with Marzana Bard is offered on Friday mornings. For complete details on the YMCA programs, and to receive two guest passes and a free T-shirt, call 595-5610 or stop at the YMCA office, 500 Second St.
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 County’s “Wildest Place.” Call 453-6800, as pre-registration is required. The Center is located at 3940 Keystone Rd. http://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.
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Article published on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2007
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