|
|
|
|
|
 |
|
Get Outdoors: News and Events Calendar
Article published on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008 |
Soccer with santa
SEMINOLE - SYAA Soccer with Santa is Saturday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at the SYAA Field, 12100 90th Ave. N., Seminole. Enjoy soccer games to view, vendors, raffles, silent auctions, photos with Santa, Country Line Dancing lessons and more. Lunch of pizza, soda and ice cream is $3.
Bird walk
CLEARWATER – Join bird lovers on a bird walk Saturday, Dec. 6, 8 a.m., at Moccasin Lake Nature Park, 2750 Park Trail Lane, Clearwater. Meet in the park to watch songbirds, raptors and water birds along the 3/4-mile trail. Ages 3 to 12 are $1.85 and ages 13 and older are $2.79 plus tax. Call Madeline at 518-6241.
Fort De Soto nature walk
TIERRA VERDE – There will be a guided nature walk offered on Saturday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m., at Fort De Soto County Park, 3500 Pinellas Bayway S. Hikers will explore the mangrove area. Participants should sign up at park headquarters and meet at the east end of the park. Call 582-2267.
Weedon Island Preserve hike
ST. PETERSBURG – Education services volunteers from the Environmental Lands Division will host a guided hike on Saturday, Dec. 6, 9 to 11 a.m., at Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Drive N.E. Hikers will traverse the coastal mangrove and upland ecosystems of the preserve while learning about the coastal environment and the early residents of Weedon Island Preserve. Participants should bring water and a snack for this two-hour hike. A hat and closed-toe shoes are also recommended. Reserve a space by 2 p.m. on the Friday prior to the tour. This event is free and open to the public. Preregistration is equired. Call 453-6500.
Winter Animals program
TARPON SPRINGS – Beyond Pinellas: Winter Animals will be presented on Saturday, Dec. 6, 1 to 2 p.m., at the Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Road. Education services staff will look at the ways animals around the world survive during harsh winter months. Preregistration is required. All ages are welcome. Call 453-6800.
Cheerleading program
MADEIRA BEACH – The city of Madeira Beach is offering a cheerleading program for kindergartners through fifth grade. Cost is $70 for residents and $85 for nonresidents. Registration dates are: Saturdays, Dec. 6 and 13, noon to 2 p.m. The program begins in January and goes through March. All squads will cheer at Madeira Beach Middle School. Cheerleading coaches and sponsors are needed for squads. For information, please call Colin Shaw at Madeira Beach Recreation at 392-0665.
Guided nature walk
TIERRA VERDE – There will be a guided nature walk offered on Sunday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m., at Fort De Soto County Park, 3500 Pinellas Bayway S. Hikers will explore the soldier’s hole area. Participants should sign up at park headquarters and meet at the dirt road on the north side of the highway between the two fishing pier entrances. Call 582-2267.
Weedon exhibit opening
ST. PETERSBURG – An exhibit opening for Obscured by Time: Discovering Florida’s Gulf Coast Ancient People will be Sunday, Dec. 7, 2 to 3:30 p.m., at Weedon Island Preserve’s Cultural and Natural History Center, 1800 Weedon Drive N.E. The opening will feature a dynamic co-presentation by artist Hermann Trappman and Terry Tomalin, outdoors editor for the St. Petersburg Times. They will relate their research into the early people of Florida who lived in the rich coastal environments of this region. Trappman works with archaeologists to create paintings of native prehistoric existence. Tomalin studies ancient maritime heritage and has paddled a dugout canoe along the Gulf coast. Trappman’s exhibit will be on display during normal center hours through Feb. 1.
Senior softball league seeks players
ST. PETERSBURG – The Woodlawn Senior League softball organization is looking for players, 50 and over, to play on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings. Play begins at 9 a.m. at Woodlawn Recreational Complex at the corner of 16th Street North and 13th Avenue North. Four teams play slow-pitch softball. Any skill level from beginner to experienced players is welcome. League play is between December and April 1. For further information, contact Jerry Thornton at 403-1765 or 527-2743.
Christmas Bird Count
PINELLAS COUNTY – Volunteers are needed for the annual Christmas Bird Count Sunday, Dec. 21. No experience is necessary. Call Merle Hubbard for details at 939-1549.
Book Time at Brooker Creek
TARPON SPRINGS – Book Time at Brooker Creek will present “The Lorax,” by Dr. Seuss, on Thursday, Dec. 11, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., at Brooker Creek Preserve, 3940 Keystone Road. Book Time at Brooker Creek is designed to connect preschool children to the wonders of the natural world. “The Lorax” is a story about how cutting down trees can affect the animals that depend on them. The program also will include a craft, game or other hands-on activity related to the story. Preregistration is required for this free program. Spaces are limited. Recommended for ages 3 to 5. To register, call 453-6800.
Wee-time at Weedon
ST. PETERSBURG – Wee-time at Weedon will present “Where Would I Be in an Evergreen Tree” on Thursday, Dec. 11, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., at Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Drive N.E. This program is designed to introduce preschool children to the wonders of the natural world. Each month children are treated to a variety of stories, puppet shows and hands-on activities that connect them to their environment. “Where Would I Be in an Evergreen Tree,” by Jennifer Blomgren, celebrates the many creatures and plants that make their home in, under, and around the abundant branches of an evergreen tree. Recommended for ages 3 to 5, this event is free and open to the public. Spaces are limited. To register, call 453-6500.
Say No To Drugs Holiday Classic
CLEARWATER – The 20th annual Say No To Drugs Holiday Classic race is set for Saturday, Dec. 20 in downtown Clearwater. Pre-registration for the 5K and 10K races is $17 or cost on race day is $22. The 1-mile Rids Race and Stroller Walk is $8 in advance or $13 on race day. Kids 13 and younger cost $8. Races begin at 8 a.m. Race-day registration is at the Harborview Center. There also will be a post-race pancake breakfast at the Harborview Center, complimentary massage and chiropractic services, giveaways, goody bags, T-shirts, awards for the top runners, and $2,000 in prize money. Register at www.saynotodrugs.com.
Dodgeball league registration
SEMINOLE – The City of Seminole Recreation Center plans to begin its six-team co-ed dodgeball league in January. Teams will play five regular season games, one each week, followed by one week of playoffs. Teams must be registered by a Seminole Recreation Center member and have a minimum of two members per team. The fee is $75 per team. Rosters consist of up to 12 players with six on the court at one time. Each team needs to start at least one female player per game. All participants must be at least 16. Registration continues through Monday, Dec. 29 at Seminole Recreation Center. For more information, call Chris at 397-6085.
Golf fitness program
BELLEAIR – A 4-week golf fitness program will be offered at the Dimmitt Community Center by Joe Quinzi, certified Titleist fitness trainer and PGA instructor, and Sue Riley, certified Pilates instructor and personal trainer. The instructors will be working together to teach proper stretch techniques for maximum benefit to improve a golfer’s game and avoid injuries. They also will cover specific positions in the golf swing and which swing methods are suitable to a particular physique and body type. The program will be offered at the Dimmitt Community Center, 918 Osceola Road, Wednesdays, Dec. 10 and 17. The classes will be held from 3:30 to 5 p.m. The cost is $25 per class. Call Joe Quinzi at 447-2757 or the Dimmitt Community Center at 588-3769, ext. 210.
Tiny tennis lessons
SAFETY HARBOR – Kids ages 3 through 5 are invited to Tiny Tennis Lessons Wednesdays, Dec. 3 through 17 and Jan. 7 through 28, 3:30 to 4 p.m., at Marshall Street Park, 500 Marshall St., Safety Harbor. Bring your racquet. Call 724-1572.
Ecology workshop
TARPON SPRINGS – An adult ecology workshop, Fungi: Exploring the Wood Wide Web, will be offered on Friday, Dec. 5, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Road. Presented by Dr. Diane TeStrake, professor of biology at the University of South Florida, the workshop will provide unique opportunities to explore focused topics in natural history under the guidance of noted authorities. Hands-on field and laboratory investigations will teach ecology, use of taxonomic keys and techniques. Workshops present college-level instruction and are designed to accommodate participants with a broad range of experience. Amateur botanists are welcome, as are those wanting to improve their current skills. After an introduction to morphology and collection techniques, participants will venture out to collect samples around the education center. An identification lab session that includes a short film will round out the afternoon activities. Admission is $40 a person. Space is limited to 25 participants. The workshop is recommended for adults. Call 453-6800.
Seminole Little League registration
SEMINOLE – Seminole Little League will conduct baseball and softball registration for the 2009 season at the Seminole Youth Athletic Association complex on the following dates: Dec. 6, 10 a.m. to noon; Dec. 10, 5 to 8 p.m.; Dec. 13, 10 a.m. to noon; Dec. 17, 5 to 8 p.m.; Jan. 7, 5 to 8 p.m.; Jan. 10, 10 a.m. to noon; Jan. 14, 5 to 8 p.m.; Jan. 17, 10 a.m. to noon; Jan. 21, 5 to 8 p.m.; Jan. 24, 10 a.m. to noon; Jan. 28, 5 to 8 p.m. For more information, call Jane DeKorte at 397-3928 or Debbie Borgh at 391-0585.
Preschool sports
SAFETY HARBOR – Kids ages 4 and 5 can play kickball, parachute games, and other fun activities in Preschool Sports, Thursdays, through Dec. 11, 1 to 2 p.m., at Safety Harbor Community Center, 650 Ninth Ave.S. Call 724-1530.
Tumbling class for boys
SAFETY HARBOR – Boys ages 6 to 9 are invited to a tumbling for boys class where they will learn to tumble and flip and improve their flexibility, agility, motor skills and upper body strength. The beginner’s class is Wednesdays, 4 to 4:45 p.m. and the intermediate class is Wednesdays, 5 to 5:45 p.m. through Dec. 3 at Safety Harbor Community Center, 650 Ninth Ave. S. Call 724-1530.
Day trip at Brooker Creek Preserve
TARPON SPRINGS – Enjoy a free day trip at Brooker Creek Preserve and education center Saturday, Dec. 13, 8 a.m. Meet at the Brooker Creek Preserve Education Center at 3620 Fletch Haven Drive, Tarpon Springs. Call Ken at 781-0745.
Youth Flag Football tryouts
SAFETY HARBOR – Kids are invited to play in the North Pinellas Youth Flag Football League. The league is designed for boys and girls and the Safety Harbor teams will challenge others from Dunedin, Largo and Palm Harbor. There will be one or two weeknight practices with Saturday games. Volunteer coaches are also needed. Age groups are 7 to 9, 10 to 12 and 13 to 15. Draft day is Dec. 13, 9 a.m. at the Safety Harbor City Park, 940 7th St. S. The league runs January 10 through March 28.
Speed and agility clinic
SAFETY HARBOR – Children ages 10 to 16 can participate in a speed and agility clinic Wednesdays, through Dec. 17, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., at Safety Harbor City Park, 940 Seventh St. S. Kids will enhance their endurance, agility and discipline. Call 724-1530.
Suncoast 5K Run
SEMINOLE – The inaugural Suncoast Combined Federal Campaign 5K Run and 1-mile Fun Walk is set for Sunday, Dec. 7, at Bay Pines Medical Center, 9500 Bay Pines Blvd. The 5K race begins at 8 a.m., followed by the 1-mile walk at 9 a.m. and an awards ceremony at 9:30 a.m. The entry fee for the 5K race is $20 before Dec. 3 and $25 thereafter. The fee for the 1-mile walk is $10 before Dec. 3 and $15 afterward. Awards will be handed out in five age groups. Call 813-385-8097 for further information.
Dodgeball league registration
SEMINOLE – The City of Seminole Recreation Center plans to begin its six-team co-ed dodgeball league in January. Teams will play five regular season games, one each week, followed by one week of playoffs.
Teams must be registered by a Seminole Recreation Center member and have a minimum of two members per team. The fee is $75 per team. Rosters consist of up to 12 players with six on the court at one time. Each team needs to start at least one female player per game. All participants must be at least 16. Registration continues through Monday, Dec. 29 at Seminole Recreation Center. For more information, call Chris at 397-6085.
St. Petersburg Bowl Fan 5K
ST. PETERSBURG – Motion Sports Management will host the Inaugural St. Petersburg Bowl Fan 5K on Saturday, Dec. 20, 8 a.m. The event is being produced in partnership with ESPN and the St. Petersburg Bowl, the latest addition to the NCAA post season college football schedule. Proceeds will benefit the Tampa Bay Youth Running and R’Club. The 5K will start adjacent to Tropicana Field. Chronotrack Technology, the latest in timing devices, will be used. The finish will be video-taped and portions will be used during pre-game show on ESPN2. A One-Mile Fun Run will start at 9 a.m. The first 1,500 runners of the 5K to cross the finish line outside of Ferg’s Sports Bar on Central Avenue will be given a free ticket to the St. Petersburg Bowl and all participants will enjoy a post race party and awards ceremony hosted by Ferg’s. Visit www.runmsm.com.
Horse shows
PINELLAS PARK – The Bay Area Horseman’s 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 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
Yoga classes
SEMINOLE – Yoga classes are offered at the Seminole Recreation Center, 9100 113th St., Tuesdays from 10 to 11:15 a.m., and Mondays and Thursdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Classes are just $7 each. Participants should bring their own mat and must be a Seminole Recreation member to participate. For more information, call 391-8345.
Archery for Kidz
SEMINOLE – Archery for Kidz is available at the Seminole Recreation Center. The cost of the class is $20 per four-week session and the class is continuous throughout the year. Age groups are: 8 to 10 years old, 4 to 4:45 p.m.; 10 to 14 years old, 4:45 to 5:30 p.m. The class is taught by a certified archery instructor with 22 years of experience teaching young people. The focus is on learning proper techniques of shooting a bow, stance and target sight. Call Dan at 391-8345 with questions.
Badminton for seniors
SEMINOLE – A class in competitive badminton for seniors is organzing at the Seminole Recreation Center. Classes are Fridays from 8 to 10 a.m. Call 391-8345.
McGough Nature Park Rec Rompers
LARGO – The city’s Recreation, Parks and Arts Department host Rec Rompers for children aged 3 to 5 at McGough Nature Park, 11901 146th St. N. The licensed program will be geared toward learning. This program runs Monday through Thursday, 8 to 11 a.m. Children must bring a lunch. To register, call 518-3125.
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 offers Zumba fitness classes at the Clearwater Beach Recreation Center Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to noon and Thursdays from noon to 1 p.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.
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. 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 nature’s 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.
|
Article published on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008
Copyright © Tampa Bay Newspapers: All rights reserved. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
|
|
 |
|
 |
|
 |
|
 |
|
 |
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
Tampa Bay Newspapers
9911 Seminole Blvd.
Seminole, FL 33772
(727) 397-5563
Open Monday-Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
|
|
