Nina Harris Center auction PINELLAS PARK – The Nina Harris Exceptional Student Education Center at 6000 70th Ave. will hold is annual auction on Friday, Nov. 13 to benefit special programs and to pay for supplies. Item previewing and the dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. with bidding starting an hour later. Call Chris Stuckey at 547-7850.
Book signing PINELLAS PARK – Linda Burhans, author of “Good Night and God Bless,” and Mary Cronin, author of “November Mourning,” will appear at a joint book signing on Saturday, Nov. 14, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Sonoma Coffee Café, 7093 66th St. Burhan’s book focuses on coping with the forthcoming loss of her mother while serving as her caregiver. Cronin’s book deals with her reactions to the sudden death of her son and how to deal with traumatic loss. Call 399-8872.
Garden Club meeting PINELLAS PARK – The Pinellas Park Garden Club will meet on Monday, Nov. 16, at the Park Station, 5851 Park Blvd. There will be a brief business meeting at 10 a.m. A field trip to Heritage Village will follow. Call 320-8684 or 563-9145.
November male dog neuter-a-thon PINELLAS PARK – SPOT, or Stop Pet Overpopulation Together, will sponsor a male dog neuter-a-thon through Nov. 25. The fee is $40 to $75, depending on the weight. Call 329-8657 to set up an appointment or visit www.SPOTusa.org.
Firefighters movie night PINELLAS PARK – City firefighters will host the showing of the movie, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” on Saturday, Nov. 28. The event will be held at the England Brothers Band Shell, 5120 80th Ave., starting at 6 p.m.The free event will benefit the Pinellas Park Firefighters Benevolent Fund that provides assistance to fire victims throughout the year and to more than 120 children during the holidays.
Battle of the Barns PINELLAS PARK – The Battle of the Barns event has been rescheduled for Sunday, Nov. 29, at Helen Howarth Park. The event will include normal classes and special categories such as drill competition, hunter's pace, a trailer decorating contest, a jumping competition and fun classes. Points will be collected throughout the day and qualified barns compete to win a traveling trophy. The event is free and open to the public. Contact Pinellashorse@hotmail.com.
Crafters for Holiday in the Park PINELLAS PARK – Crafters are needed for the 7th annual Holiday in the Park Winterfest scheduled for Friday, Dec. 4, 6 to 10 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 5, noon to 10 p.m. The event will be held at the England Brothers Band Shell, 5121 80th Terr. There will be children's games, hay rides, a candy cane factory, photos with Santa, pony rides, music, food entertainment and more. Proceeds will go to help local charities. Call Bev Waggoner at 536-7928.
Food drive PINELLAS PARK – The Pinellas Park Employee Wellness Program and The Walk for Hope Charity have launched a food drive for the city’s homeless shelters and food pantries. Nonperishable items may be dropped off at the Police Administration Building, 7700 59th St.; Pinellas Park Public Library, 7770 52nd St.; Forbes Recreation Center, 6401 94th Ave.; City Hall, 5141 78th Ave.; Broderick Recreation Center, 6101 66th Ave.; Fire Station 33, 5000 82nd Ave. or Fire Station 34, 6565 94th Ave. Call police Sgt. Tracey Schofield at 647-0175.
Printer cartridges, phones PINELLAS PARK – First Baptist Preschool at 5495 Park Blvd. is participating in the Funding Factory Recycling Program and needs empty laser and inkjet printer cartridges and used cell phones. Money earned will help finance preschool programs. Business and individual supporters can drop off or mail cartridges and cell phones to the preschool. Call 544-9465.
Riding club program for disabled PINELLAS PARK – The Saddle Up Riding Club is offering therapeutic riding lessons for disabled children and adults. Kellie Sipos, club founder, said the therapeutic equine-related program contributes to the development, physical and emotional well-being of disabled persons. She said horseback riding gently moves the rider’s body in a manner similar to a human gait that helps improve flexibility, balance and muscle strength. Call 520-3132.
Middle school volunteers PINELLAS PARK – Pinellas Park Middle School is looking for volunteers and donations for various school activities. Persons interested in working at the school in various areas should call Samantha Hadley at 776-9909 or e-mail hadleys@pcsb.org.
Help A Child volunteers PINELLAS PARK – Help A Child needs volunteers to mentor parents with unique challenges of raising children. Mentors provide information on discipline techniques, stress reduction, nutrition, budgeting and community resources. Call Kerri Pederson at 544-3900, ext. 168.
