St. Giles Church craft sale PINELLAS PARK – St. Giles Church, 8271 52nd St., will host a holiday craft sale on Saturday, Nov. 21, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Live entertainment will be provided by the The Fab 5. The city police K-9 unit will offer a meet and greet at 2 p.m. There will be a crafter raffle and free refreshments.
Venue Ensemble Theater 'ART' PINELLAS PARK – The Venue Theater, 9125 U.S. 19, will present ART by Yasmina Reza that explores the question, “What is Art?” and the further complicated question, “What is Friendship?” on Saturday, Nov. 21, 8 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 22, 3 p.m. ART is directed by Michael Holden and stars Steve DuMouchel, Eric Misener and Mark Myers. Tickets are $15. Group discounts are available for 10 or more. Call 822-6194.
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 over 120 children during the holidays.
Battle of the Barns PINELLAS PARK – The Battle of the Barns is 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.
Holiday in the Park crafters PINELLAS PARK – Crafters are needed for the seventh 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 Terrace. 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.
Gift of Love holiday show PINELLAS PARK – The Park Place Wesleyan Church, 4400 70th Ave., will host its 28th annual Christmas show entitled “Gift of Love.” The show will be presented on Sunday, Dec. 13, 6 p.m.; on Sunday, Dec. 20, 4 p.m. and on Dec. 14, 16 and 21 at 7 p.m. Admission is free and a nursery will be available. Call 526-3674.
City employees, charity 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 needed 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.
