PALM HARBOR - The Palm Harbor Library and The Dunedin Fencing Club have teamed up to offer “Start-Up” fencing lessons for beginners this summer.
Bruce Darling, president and charter member of The Dunedin Fencing Club held the first in a series of class sessions Monday, April 30. There are three classes of four Monday sessions for a total of 12 sessions to be held one each Monday through Oct. 1. Youth sessions begin at 3:30 p.m. followed by an adult session at 4:30.
Each class consisting of four consecutive Monday sessions costs $5 per session, a total of $20 per class or $60 for the whole summer series. The cost includes equipment: weapon and protective gear.
CLEARWATER - Residents of the Crescent Oaks Subdivision aren’t happy with changes Pinellas County has planned for their private street on East Lake Road.
Commissioners approved a plan to make median modifications to channelize the westbound left turn on East Lake Road and build a northbound U-turn at Trinity Boulevard during an April 24 meeting.
Crescent Oaks residents had asked for a traffic signal due to safety concerns.
The matter came up again on May 8 after residents requested a delay until after the Keystone Road project is finished, which is probably at least a year away.
CLEARWATER - Residents opposed to transferring development rights in downtown Palm Harbor were obviously upset after Pinellas County Commissioners voted 5-1 April 24 to amend the downtown district’s master plan.
Some went so far as to threaten commissioners with unfavorable results the next time they are up for election. One man accused commissioners of taking money on the side. Several said they were ashamed or disgusted by the commission’s action.
Finally, Commission Vice Chair Ken Welch threatened to clear the room if one man didn’t stop voicing his displeasure over the vote from his seat in the audience.
PALM HARBOR - Newly enlisted recruits are traditionally whipped into shape at military boot camps through basic training programs, preparing them for life in the armed forces.
Boot camps, however, are not just for soldiers anymore - fitness boot camps now offer people from all walks of life a popular way to shed pounds in a fun, team-oriented environment.
Palm Harbor resident Tracy Scheffler joined the North Pinellas Adventure Boot Camp for Women a year ago in the hopes of losing the 40 pounds she had added on over the years. Scheffler, 50, was not happy with the extra weight on her 5-foot, 1-inch frame and over the course of the year, Scheffler lost the 40 pounds at the boot camp, exercising an hour a day, five days a week.
Scheffler, who is an independent contractor, works at home, alone. She said the camaraderie of others makes the boot camp enjoyable.
EAST LAKE - The East Lake Community Library could reduce its hours to as little as 37 hours a week this summer if it can’t secure additional funds from the Pinellas County Board of Commissioners this month.
The East Lake Community Library Advisory Board, which helps set the policies of the library, is undecided as to how many hours the library could afford to stay open. However, library Director Patricia Perez has already obtained approval from the governing board that oversees the library, the Palm Harbor Community Services Agency or PHCSA, to reduce hours from 52 to 40 a week, closing on Mondays.
“Right now we don’t have the staffing to adequately man the library during the 52 hours that we’re currently open,” Perez said during the PHCSA meeting April 18.
PALM HARBOR - Sit down at one of the Olde Schoolhouse Restaurant’s dining tables and you might start worrying that you didn’t study for that pop quiz.
It’s just that everything in the building reminds you, if you’re the right age, of a school somewhere in your past.
Owners Patricia Smith and Gloria Johnson planned on that when the bought the old schoolhouse 29 years ago as a sometimes bar, other times residence and original Palm Harbor schoolhouse built in 1910.
The Olde Schoolhouse is easy to spot with its large red brick walls at 3419 Alt. U.S. 19 in Palm Harbor. In 1910 the area was home to a mere handful of residents - more were on the way - and houses were being planned for those to come.
Griefshare Support Group ST. PETERSBURG - The Griefshare Support Group will meet Fridays, 10 a.m. to noon, Jan. 6 through March 30, at Cornerstone Community Church, 6745 38th Ave. N.
A professional DVD is shown each week. A discussion follows the screening. Vivian Killion, parish pastor, acts as the group’s facilitator.
Call 343-7747.
Oakhurst Elementary 50th celebration
SEMINOLE – Former students and staff members of Oakhurst Elementary School are invited to the school’s 50th anniversary celebration Friday, May 25, 8:45 a.m.
Plans call for a special assembly, school tours and a reception.
School administrators also are looking for any Oakhurst memorabilia.
Call 588-6801 to RSVP or to share memorabilia.
Renaissance Speakers Club meeting CLEARWATER - The Renaissance Speakers Club meets on Fridays, 6:15 p.m., at 210 S. Fort Harrison Ave.
Learn public speaking and leadership skills that help when applying for work and advancement opportunities in one’s job.
Call Sharon at 542-2718.
VFW Post 2550 hosts a fish and shrimp fry DUNEDIN - The Dunedin-Palm Harbor VFW Post 2550 hosts a fish and shrimp fry every Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. at 360 Douglas Ave. The post sponsors bingo each Wednesday and Friday. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Bingo starts at noon. The public is invited.
Call 733-6107.
Dunedin Saturday Market
DUNEDIN – The Dunedin Saturday Market summer schedule begins May 5, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. until the end of July.
Fresh produce, organic products, jams and jellies, coffee and tea and many other products are offered at the market, located at Pioneer Park downtown.
Open Air Market LARGO - Open Air Market, Saturdays, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m., Largo Community Center. Browse a wide variety of vendors selling fresh and local produce, artisan foods, unique arts and crafts, jewelry, health and beauty items and much more. The market will be open every Saturday until June 9. Largo’s Open-Air Market is made possible by the City of Largo and the Pinellas County Health Department. For more information or to become a vendor, call 518-3131.
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.
Hibiscus show, sale
PINELLAS PARK – A hibiscus show and plant sale will take place Sunday, May 27, 1 to 4 p.m., at Pinellas Park Auditorium, 7690 59th St. N.
Sponsored by the Sunset Chapter of the American Hibiscus Society, the free event will help promote the tropical hibiscus. Hybrid plants will be sold. Attendees can see 10- to 12-inch blooms.
For information, call 530-9118 or visit sunsetchapter.org.
Memorial Day sunset parade and ceremony CLEARWATER – A Memorial Day sunset parade and ceremony are set for Sunday, May 27, 7:30 p.m., at Crest Lake Park, 201 Glenwood Ave. There will be a movie immediately following the ceremony, featuring “Taking Chance,” starring Kevin Bacon. Bring blankets and low chairs to enjoy the family friendly presentation. Popcorn and drinks will be available.
Sunday Scrabble SAFETY HARBOR - The Safety Harbor Public Library invites the public for Sunday Scrabble, held each week at 1 p.m. at 101 Second St. N. Bring your favorite board and enjoy playing the game with new friends. Call 724-1525, ext. 112.
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