Gabber March 27 - April 2, 2014 11 Farm, from front page Sweetwater Organic Community Farm announces the launch of a new day camp program for children ages 9-11. Tampa Bay area families may now begin signing up their children for weekly summer sessions, which run from June 2-August 22, 2014. Farm camp focuses on teaching campers about agricultural sustainability, wise use and reuse of natural resources, growing organic gardens from seed, and healthy living. Sweetwater’s Farm Camp utilizes both Next Generation Sunshine State Standards in earth sciences and curricula from Project WILD to create an experience that is highly educational and interactive. At its core, Sweetwater’s vision is to promote fresh, locally grown food and foster social and ecological responsibility. Sweetwater’s farm camp is the first of its kind in the state of Florida and is designed around the integration of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (or STEM subjects). Campers will have a host of diverse topics and activities to explore that require them to use these subjects in concrete and tangible ways. A prominent feature of the program focuses specifically on the impact of agricultural systems to human health, as campers will learn about their nutritional needs and how to grow and preserve food for a healthy diet. Other activities at farm camp include: wildlife hikes, where campers learn about Florida’s indigenous and invasive species, digital microscope studies of local water sources and plant cells, upcycled art projects, games focused on environmental interconnectivity, a scavenger hunt for nutritious foods, a salsa party, and a cooking/canning lesson. Families interested in signing up for Sweetwater’s farm camp may contact our Education Program Director, Christopher Hawthorne, at (813) 887-4066 or education@ sweetwater-organic.org. ••• Polish American Society News The Polish American Society, 1343 Beach Drive SE (next to Coast Guard commissary) is open with live bands on Sundays through May 4th. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. with music, 3-6 p.m. by “Northern Sounds” and “Brad” on Drums. Please RSVP for dinner to Bev at 727-526-6835. Dance is $5 for members, $7 for non-members. Become a member! Hawaiian dinner for $7 on Sunday. This is a smoke-free facility with the best wood dance floor for ballroom dancing. Next tea dances are April 9, 23 and 30. Bring family and friends and support Polish heritage. You will meet all nationalities. Kids are welcome! For more information call Bev at 727-526-6835 or visit www. polishamericansociety.org. •••
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Gabber March 27 - April 2, 2014 11
Farm, from front page Sweetwater Organic Community Farm announces the launch of a new day camp program for children ages 9-11. Tampa Bay area families may now begin signing up their children for weekly summer sessions, which run from June 2-August 22, 2014. Farm camp focuses on teaching campers about agricultural sustainability, wise use and reuse of natural resources, growing organic gardens from seed, and healthy living. Sweetwater’s Farm Camp utilizes both Next Generation Sunshine State Standards in earth sciences and curricula from Project WILD to create an experience that is highly educational and interactive.At its core, Sweetwater’s vision is to promote fresh, locally grown food and foster social and ecological responsibility. Sweetwater’s farm camp is the first of its kind in the state of Florida and is designed around the integration of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (or STEM subjects). Campers will have a host of diverse topics and activities to explore that require them to use these subjects in concrete and tangible ways. A prominent feature of the program focuses specifically on the impact of agricultural systems to human health, as campers will learn about their nutritional needs and how to grow and preserve food for a healthy diet. Other activities at farm camp include: wildlife hikes, where campers learn about Florida’s indigenous and invasive species, digital microscope
studies of local water sources and plant cells, upcycled art projects, games focused on environmental interconnectivity, a scavenger hunt for nutritious foods, a salsa party, and a cooking/canning lesson. Families interested in signing up for Sweetwater’s farm camp may contact our Education Program Director, Christopher Hawthorne, at (813) 887-4066 or [email protected].
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Polish American Society News The Polish American Society, 1343 Beach Drive SE (next to Coast Guard commissary) is open with live bands
on Sundays through May 4th. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. with music, 3-6 p.m. by “Northern Sounds” and “Brad” on Drums. Please RSVP for dinner to Bev at 727-526-6835. Dance is $5 for members, $7 for non-members. Become a member! Hawaiian dinner for $7 on Sunday. This is a smoke-free facility with the best wood dance floor for ballroom dancing. Next tea dances are April 9, 23 and 30. Bring family and friends and support Polish heritage. You will meet all nationalities. Kids are welcome! For more information call Bev at 727-526-6835 or visit www.polishamericansociety.org.
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12 Gabber March 27 - April 2, 2014
Annual Spring Bonnet Tea At Woman’s Club You don’t want to miss the Annual Spring Bonnet Tea on Sunday, April 6th from 3-5 p.m. at the St. Petersburg Woman’s Club at 40 Snell Isle Blvd. N.E. A tasty selection of sandwiches and sweets will be served. Please join them, make new friends and enjoy an afternoon of song! A donation of $10 per person is requested. Sunday dress attire suggested and hats are encouraged. Proceeds of the event to benefit the Historical Building Restoration
Fund. For reservations, call (727) 823-9258 or email: [email protected]. The St. Petersburg Woman’s Club, a not-for-profit volunteer organization, recently celebrated its 100 years of community activity in 2013. It is affiliated with the General Federation of Women’s Clubs. An international Women’s organization dedicated to community improvement by enhancing the lives of others through Volunteer Service. To find out more information about our club call (727) 822-4982 or check out our website: www.StPetersburgWomansClub.org.
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Ready to expand your boating skills? America’s Boating Course will be presented beginning Monday, April 7 from 7-9 pm and continue for an additional six weeks on Monday nights. This program, presented over seven evenings by the St. Petersburg Sail and Power Squadron, is available to anyone 12 or older. It covers Required Safety Equipment, Boat Handling, Rules of the Road, Navigation Aids, Anchoring, Adverse Conditions, Communications, Trailering, PWC Operation, Knots and Lines, Introduction to Charts and more. This is an essential course for all boaters. Graduates qualify for a Florida Boating Safety Education ID Card and may qualify for insurance discounts.Located at the St. Petersburg Sailing Center, 250 2nd Ave. SE, Demens Landing, St Petersburg FL. Instruction is Free, Materials $40 per Family. Maximum of 20 students. Pre-registration required. Contact: Register on-line at www.boating-stpete.org.
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Learn How to Introduce Newborns and Pets SPCA Tampa Bay introduces a new workshop on Saturday April 5th, 4-6 p.m. aimed at expectant mothers and their families. Bringing a new baby into a home with pets? Need help getting your children and pets to play nice? This workshop can help. The SPCA program is a 2014 licensed presenter with Family Paws Parent Education. Register at www.SPCATampaBay.org/BabySteps. The fee is $50 per family. SPCA Tampa Bay’s mission is to improve our community by promoting humane care, preventing animal cruelty and reducing pet overpopulation. Community services include animal cruelty investigation, lost/found pet assistance, animal admission, and ambulance transport for sick/injured strays. Located on 10 acres in Largo, SPCA programs include pet adoption, free pet behavior help, Sniff University training for dogs and cats, children’s summer camps and more. www.SPCATampaBay.org.
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PeeWee Sports Class starting The St. Pete Beach Community Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., is offering a new sports class for ages 3 to 6 years old. Our PeeWee Sports programs are designed to introduce sports to your child. These fun co-ed classes teach the fundamentals popular sports and games. Each session, staff will coach your youngster using games, drills and lots of fun. This programs are ideal in keeping your little one active and moving. Classes are held Thursdays 6-6:30 p.m. and the cost is only $20. For a list of what sport is being played each month visit www.spbrec.com or call 727-363-9245.
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Gulfport Lions Pancake Breakfast The Gulfport Lions will be presenting their fifth Pancake Breakfast of the season on Saturday, April 5th from 7 to 11 am. Please note these serving hours. Breakfast will be served at the Gulfport Lions Center, 4630 Tifton Drive S. in the Gulfport Marina area. Pancakes with syrup, scrambled eggs and sausage with coffee or tea to drink, and all you care to eat at the donation price of $5 per person. Bring your entire family and friends and spend an enjoyable morning overlooking beautiful Boca Ceiga Bay. You might even see some manatees. Children really love these breakfasts. They especially thank all of you who faithfully support their many food activities. 100% of their net Activity proceeds go into their Community help programs, especially sight related activities plus their Annual Christmas toys and food distributions.
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MOWC to Meet Military Officers Wives Club will meet for luncheon April 8 at Banquet Masters, 8100 Park Blvd., Pinellas Park. Social hour will be 11:30 with lunch at 12:15 p.m. The program will TracSey Reed, Branch Manager of the Clearwater Library. They will also have a speaker from Southeastern Guide Dogs (Paws for Patriots). That is one of their
charities. All former, retired or active duty military spouses, their widows and former, retired or active duty female officers are invited to attend. Call for reservations to 397-4146 or 399-1272.
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A Princess Ball Daddy/Daughter Dance Sponsored by Girl Scout Troop #1180. This event is open to all school age girls and an adult father
figure. You do not need to be a Girl Scout to attend. It will be held on Saturday, April 5th, from 7-10 p.m. at Gulfport Casino Ballroom 5500 Shore Boulevard S. in Gulfport. Enjoy music by DJ David, free photo booth picture, finger foods and punch. Adult chaperone and 1st girl costs $40, additional girls with same chaperone are $10 each. Call Brenda at 727-385-5195 for tickets Order also at girlscouttroop1180.org using PayPal.
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14 Gabber March 27 - April 2, 2014
Treasure Island Pancake Breakfast The Treasure Island Chamber of Commerce will sponsor Robby’s Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, April 6th from 8:30am to 12:30pm at the Treasure Island Community Center. For tickets or additional information, please contact the Treasure Island Chamber of Commerce at 727- 360-4121.
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About Boating Safety Boating safety course will be held at the USCG Auxiliary Training Center, 3120 Mirram Street South, Gulfport Saturday, April 5 from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. (approx.). The cost is $40 per student, and you keep all books and handout material. Upon completion, you will receive a 8X10 Framing Certificate, a wallet card and the State of Florida“bobber” card. For more information or reservations call 727 399 7986.
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ABWA Luncheon and Fashion Show American Business Women’s Association presents Fashion Tropical Luncheon and Fashion show on Saturday, April 5, at 11:30 a.m. at Pasadena Yacht and Country Club, 6300 Pasadena Point Boulevard S. in Gulfport. Fashions provided by Patchington, Isla Del Sol Shopping Village in St. Petersburg. Luncheon includes Almond Chicken Salad, coffee, tea and dessert, 50/50 drawing, silent auction and valuable gift baskets. Cost is $25. Call Denise Coffee at 727-403-6441. All proceeds benefit the Education & Scholarship Fund.
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Garden Club of St. Petersburg Events The following events will be held at the Garden Club of St. Petersburg, 500 Sunset Drive S. in St. Petersburg. Call 727-381-8920 or visit www.gardenclubstpetersburg.org. • Monday, April 7: “Create a Beautiful Shell Collage for the Bath (or Home).” A Creative Craft Program. Cost of materials is $4.50. • Tuesday, April 8: “Trash to Treasure Items Used in Floral Design.” Flower Arranging Circle members will show off their fabulous new finds to be used in Floral Design. 10 a.m. • Thursday, April 10: “Growing Tropical Citrus and Fruit Trees” with guest speaker Jene Van Butsel of Jene’s Tropical Fruit Trees. A Horticulture Seminar presented at 10 a.m. • Tuesday, April 22: “Florida
Native Trees”: how, why and where and recognizing tree diseases and how to treat them with guest speaker Tim Murray, ISA Certified Arborist, Murray Tree Service. 1 p.m. Presented by Jungle/Green Fingers Circles of the Garden Club of St. Petersburg.
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Life is in the Blood On Wednesday, April 9th at 2 p.m., Debi McArthur, operations director of LBC Analysis reveals revolutionary new approaches to maximizing one’s lifestyle and health through diet, supplements and exercise. Debi states
that Blood Optimizer is the world’s first mobile nutritional live blood cell analysis clinic. She is introducing a sneak peek of with Live Blood Cell Analysis, the new high definition visual analysis of an individual’s live blood cells through informational seminars. This seminar will be held at the Gulfport Senior Center, 5501 27th Avenue S. Must be a registered Gulfport Senior Center member. Membership is easy and free for all individuals 50 years of age or older. For more information, please contact Rachel at 727- 893-1231.
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16 Gabber March 27 - April 2, 2014
Last Meeting of the Season Gulfport Women’s Club will hold the last meeting of the season on April 9th in the Town Shores auditorium. Meeting co-chairs Joan Barry and Marcia Provost are planning a surprise meeting with lunch provided by Pizza by Steve. Registration is at 11:30 a.m. with lunch starting at 11:45 a.m. RSVP by April 7th by calling Joan at 345-5443. This meeting will also include the Annual White Elephant Jewelry sale with proceeds going towards
the cost of a “smile” from Operation Smile. Call Jaunita at 341-1812 to collect your unwanted/underused jewelry (someone else’s treasure). Newly elected officers are President, Gayla Davis, VP, Petie Pawlikowski, Secretary, Bonnie Bolduc and Treasurer, Joan Kramer. An amendment to Article I of the bylaws (name of the club) will also be voted on. The new name will be Gulfport/Town Shores Women’s Club. The benefit of this change will be the saving of operating monies to be able to increase donations to the schools and seniors of Gulfport.
They wish everyone a safe and fruitful summer. Their first meeting in the fall is on November 12th.
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Teen Afternoons at the Library Hey Teens! Come hang out with Sherri and Cailey Wednesday afternoons at the Gulfport Library from 3-4:30. They play Xbox, watch movies, help with homework, listen to music, and just hang out and have fun. Call 727-893-1074.
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GN Beach and Area Cleanup Gulfport Neighbors (GN) invites Gulfportians and their friends and family to participate in its popular monthly Gulfport Beach and Area Cleanup on Saturday, April 12, at 9 a.m. Orientation at Shelter 4 on Gulfport Beach will be followed by a two-hour cleanup, and then a pay-your-own brunch gathering at a local spot to be announced. If you are looking for an activity where you can get outdoor exercise and meet interesting people while reducing the pollution in our waterways and the litter in our community, this event is for you. Please bring what you need for sun, bug, hand and foot protection, plus a trash bag, grabber or rake if you have one. Water will be provided.
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Republican Club to Meet Bernie McCabe, the State Attorney for the 6th Judicial Circuit which covers Pinellas and Pasco Counties, will address the members and friends of the St. Petersburg Republican Club on Wednesday, April 9th at 7 p.m. at the St. Petersburg Community Church, 4501 30th Avenue N. in St. Petersburg. During Mr. McCabe’s 20 plus years of distinctive service, his office has successfully prosecuted several high-profile cases. Following his presentation, Mr. McCabe will answer questions from the audience. Everyone is invited to attend and participate in the Question and Answer session. There is no charge for this event. Call Gus Pries at 864-0312.
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Community Band to Play at Galatea Garden The South Pasadena Community Band returns to the beautiful Galatea Garden, 7001 Sunset Drive in South Pasadena. On Thursday evening, April 10th at 7:30 P.M., the band will entertain you with “Music from the Cinema” including favorites from Gigi, Damn Yankees, the Phantom of the Opera, South Pacific, and Lara’a Theme from Dr. Zhivago. Please pack your lawn chairs or blankets and join them at the Galatea Garden bandstand for an evening of delightful music!
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Players Looking for One Act Play The Gulfport Community Players are once again asking for one-act play submissions from preferably local playwrights. These will be judged in April by a committee for consideration to be used in their “14th Annual Summer One Act Festival” in July 2014. Their decisions will be voted on and approved during their Board Meeting in May. The winning playwrights will be contacted after that voting has taken place. You will not be paid if you win, however, but your play will be performed at the Catherine A. Hickman Theater of Gulfport in July. Plays should be 20 minutes or less in length, simple to stage, family-friendly, original, and never staged in this area before. The deadline for submissions is March 31st.
You must submit three hard copies of your work(s) to this address: Gulfport Community Players, Inc., 1619 49th St. S., Gulfport, FL 33707.We’re sorry, but no plays can be returned. Good luck to you all! For more information about the Gulfport Community Players, visit their website at: gulfportcommunityplayers.org.
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Picnic in Lido Park The Lido Beach Civic Association will have their annual picnic in the newly dedicated Harry Keller Pavilion at Lido Park on 45th Avenue on Saturday, April 12th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. All current
members are invited to attend. Call Patty Newark, Secretary, at 727-360-7339.
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Donations Needed It’s time for spring cleaning! But remember … One man’s trash could be another man’s treasure. The Gulfport Senior Center accepts gently used donations for the monthly flea market fundraiser. The Senior Center is also in need of all occasion greeting cards. All donations are tax deductible. For more information on what is accepted and drop off times, please contact Jay at 727-893-2242.
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18 Gabber March 27 - April 2, 2014
This Week’s Solution Gulfport Garden & Bird Club
Tea Party Gulfport Garden and Bird Club will hold their annual Tea Party Luncheon, Garden Tour and Annual Meeting on Thursday, April 17th. They will be touring the unique gardens at the Kenmore Building at Town Shores and then enjoying refreshments (finger sandwiches, chips, hot and cold teas and desserts) and entertainment. Doesn't that sound like fun! They need to know how many will be attending. April 4 is the deadline for sending $5 check to 'Gulfport Garden and Bird Club' to Barbara Dye, 2613 Beach Blvd. S., Gulfport, FL 33707. Call your designated Team Leader to reserve a space. Bringing your own folding chair would be a plus. It is suggested that you park across 58th St. at the former bank property and carefully walk across the street to the side entrance to the Kenmore Building. Since this is a Tea Party, they request that you wear a very pretty garden hat. Will you have the most outstanding hat? Prizes will be awarded. Restrooms will be available on the first floor.
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The Gabs
We went to Low Tide, the newest addition to Gulfport's Art Village Courtyard. We asked
kava drinkers to tell us why they drank kava.
Sean Simpson, St. Petersburg (co-owner): "Mainly because of the environment. The environment it provides is very loving and peaceful and also very friendly. The relaxing effects of the kava help bring it all together."
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Dylan Budd, Gulfport: "I haven't drank alcohol in over a month. It keeps you away from alcohol and it keeps you away from drugs."
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Marcus Hirschbine, Gulfport: "Kava's a nice relaxant. After a couple servings of kava it makes you feel relaxed. It's a good alternative to something like an alcoholic beverage."
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Kevin Tighe, St. Petersburg (co-owner): "It's really sort of a release of just ending your day on the right note. There are other reasons as well. I stopped drinking and this was a way for me to still have that social interaction. "
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Places of WorshipWednesday Mini Concerts During Lent Jim Inmon, musician at St. Alban’s will be offering a free mini organ concert at noon each Wednesday during Lent. The concerts will be 15 to 20 minutes and feature music for meditation and renewal. You are welcome to bring a bag lunch to eat afterwards in the Church’s Welcome Center. Questions? Call the Church Office 360-8406.
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