DUNEDIN - February is Love Your Library Month. In honor of this event, the Dunedin Friends of the Library will be hosting its annual two-day book sale.
It’s a major event for the city of Dunedin, according to Phyllis Gorshe, library director, which draws legions of people and is expected to raise about $5,000 with proceeds going toward the many programs and services offered to the public by the library.
In fact, anyone looking to unload gently used reading material, books, audio, CDs, etc. is encouraged to stop by the library on Saturday, Feb. 4, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and drop off these items.
DUNEDIN - The Dunedin Chamber of Commerce recently honored a number of people and businesses at its annual dinner and awards. The following are the awards presented at that event:
- Committee Member of the Year - Polly Bateman got involved in the chamber two years ago, is full of energy and “brightens every situation with her enthusiasm and sense of humor,” as was stated at the awards event. She is creative and made a video from the Chamber golf event.
- Rookie of the Year - Jim Graham is new to committee involvement and worked heavily on the golf tournament last year. He helped at numerous events, lent support and expertise on building issues, helped to keep the lobby open on Saturdays, created a miniature Chamber building, and helped at the concession stand for Movies in the Park.
DUNEDIN - A volunteer at Dunedin schools is in the Pinellas County Jail accused of paying a 12-year-old female to pose for photos while bound and gagged.
Steven J. Andrews, 29, of Dunedin was charged with three counts of sexual performance by a child. His bond is $75,000.
According to a report from the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, the victim’s mother reported the incident to deputies at the sheriff’s North District Station Feb. 5 after her daughter told her about the crime.
Detectives with the Pinellas County Crimes Against Children Unit arrested Andrews Feb. 7.
Detectives said between August of 2011 and Feb. 5, the suspect agreed to pay the victim $100 to dress up in various outfits. He bound and gagged her and then took photographs.
The Dunedin Fine Art Center summer camp scholarship fund recently receives a Rotary Club grant.
The Rotary Club of Dunedin has been an integral force in north Pinellas county civic life for over 60 years and for 35 of those years, the DFAC has been providing high quality arts education for children, teens and adults.
For the fifth consecutive year, the Rotary Club of Dunedin has recognized the DFAC summer camp program with a grant of $2,500 to be used for scholarships for those unable to afford attending the award-winning camps.
DUNEDIN - A local student has been chosen for the All-Star World Changers Contest, which is organized by Free the Children and the NHL.
Ishan Mandani, 15, with the help of his mother, initiated a program in Dunedin called GrandKids, where for seven weeks, youth volunteer with the elderly. They participate in different activities to share stories and gain perspectives.
Free the Children and the NHL commissioned a North American contest recently called All-Star World Changers to encourage kids to share the actions they have taken to create positive change in their local or global communities and the impact that has resulted from these actions. The top three submissions received a fully paid trip to the 2012 NHL All-Star Game in Ottawa, Canada. on Jan. 27-29.
Strawberry celebration CLEARWATER - The Clearwater East Branch Library, 2251 Drew St., will host a celebration in honor of the Florida Strawberry Festival on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2 p.m. The free event is for all ages and will feature strawberry-themed crafts and strawberry treats to sample. KeeLee Tolminson from the Florida Strawberry Festival will share the history of Florida’s strawberries with attendees.
Call 562-4970 or visit www.myclearwater.com/cpl.
Dunedin's Green Market DUNEDIN - Green Market is open Saturdays through the end of July from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the corner of Main Street and Douglas Avenue in Dunedin. Vendors offer a wide variety of items including: produce, cheeses, plants and herbs, local honey, all natural pet treats, organic products, nuts, olive salad, pastries and orchids. Free entertainment and parking is available at the Dunedin Green Market. For information, contact the Market Manager, Richard Kendler, at 692-5353 or email GreenMarketManager@verizon.net
Elks of Largo flea market LARGO - The Elks of Largo flea market is Saturday, Feb. 18, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 810 16th Ave. SE.
The market will consist of old and new items, along with arts and crafts and will be open to Elks’ members as well as outside vendors.
The club will set up the market outside in the shady park area. There will be a table space rental fee of $20. Participants are welcome to bring additional tables or a tent.
The lodge will accept donations for Elks’ tables for the reselling of items. Please do not bring clothing, and make sure that all items are clean and in good working order. There will be a rain date of Feb. 25.
Call Debbie at 559-0035 to reserve space, volunteer to help or to advise of a donation.
Roaring Twenties Night LARGO - The Knights of Columbus celebrates its second annual Roaring Twenties Night Saturday, Feb. 18, 6 to 11 p.m., at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 2121 16th Ave. SW.
Cocktails will be served at 6 p.m.; dinner at 7. Each dinner includes a salad, garlic bread and sausage. The music of the 1920s will be provided. For tickets, call Ron Klemm at 804-4804 or John Scozzafva at 422-3753.
Lady in Red sweatheart dance LARGO - The “Lady in Red” sweatheart dance will be held Saturday, Feb. 18, at Largo Community Center, 400 Alt. Keene Road.
The dance is a fundraiser for the Sonia Plotnick Health Fund, a 501c3 charity providing healthcare grants to women throughout the Tampa Bay community for 14 years.
Tickets are $25 before Feb. 12 and $30 at the door if any are available.
The dress is business casual to formal. Professional photographer, jewelry sales, DJ and a nice buffet are offered. All proceeds benefit the health fund.
Call 518-3416.
Energy efficiency workshop PALM HARBOR - In conjunction with the Pinellas County Extension Office, Palm Harbor Library will offer a free energy efficiency workshop on Saturday, Feb. 18, 11 a.m. to noon, at 2330 Nebraska Ave.
James Stevenson will discuss money saving, energy lowering tips for the home and demonstrate a new Kill-A-Watt monitor. This simple tool, which is available for check-out at all Pinellas County libraries, shows the amount of energy different home electronics use, when in use or even when turned off.
All participants will leave with a Kill-A-Watt monitor that they can borrow for up to 14 days.
To register for the program, go to pinellascountyextension.org, click on Feb. 18, 2012 and then on “Kill-A-Watt Campaign.”
Call 724-3332, ext. 3006.
Saddle Up Riding Club open house PINELLAS PARK - Saddle Up Riding Club will host an open house for its “Saddle Up for Heroes” equine program for veterans on Saturday, Feb. 18, 1:30 to 3 p.m., at 6080 94th Ave.
The event is free and will feature refreshments, a chance to meet the horses and hear from the staff about opportunities available for veterans.
The club was one of 95 nationwide community organizations awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in support of Paralympic sport and physical activity programs for disabled veterans. The grant awards, which range from $2,500 to $500,000, were announced Dec. 22.
For more information about “Saddle Up for Heroes,” call program liaison Angel Watson at 637-1067. Visit www.saddleupridingclub.org.
Super Greek Festival ST. PETERSBURG - The St. Stefanos annual Super Greek Festival will run Feb. 17-19 at St. Stefanos Greek Orthodox Church, 3600 76th St. N.
The festival is a nonreligious event and is open to the public. The festival will celebrate Greek food, Greek culture and the coming together of the St. Petersburg and greater Tampa Bay communities as a whole.
There will be food, music, dancing, raffle and bake sale.
Call 345-8235 or visit www.ststefanos.org.
Fresh Market on Corey Avenue Corey Area Business Association's Fresh Market on Corey Avenue in St. Pete Beach, Sundays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Oct. 16 through May 2012. The market will feature vendors of fresh and/or organic produce, plants and flowers, spices, foods, handcrafted items, arts and crafts. For vendor information, call Kathi at 727-498-8778. Corey Avenue is just off Gulf Boulevard in downtown St. Pete Beach. Parking is free.
Four Chaplains celebration MADEIRA BEACH - American Legion Post 273 plans a Four Chaplains Day celebration Sunday, Feb. 19, 1 p.m., at the post, 600 American Legion Drive.
The Four Chaplains, also referred to as the “Immortal Chaplains,” were four U.S. Army chaplains who gave their lives to save other civilian and military personnel during the sinking of the troop ship USAT Dorchester on Feb. 3, 1943 during World War II.
The chaplains helped other soldiers board lifeboats and gave up their own life jackets when the supply ran out. The chaplains later joined arms, said prayers, and sang hymns as they went down with the ship. The public is invited.
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