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“Families Fight the Flu!” Health Event

Filed under March 2013 Events by whatsdo2 on February 26, 2013 at 6:14 pm {no comments}

Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Date: Saturday, March 2, 2013
Location: Brandon Family Support & Resource Center
Cost: FREE
Info: (813) 740-4634

What’s Doing?
Kids Healthcare Foundation and St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital are teaming up to host a flu prevention day for families. They will provide FREE immunizations — including flu shots and nasal sprays — for kids and flu shots for adults. Plus, there will be fun educational activities about how to avoid the flu.

This goal of this event is to reach eligible yet uninsured children in the greater Tampa area, and onsite application and enrollment support for Florida’s KidCare insurance programs will also be provided.

Address:
Brandon Family Support & Resource Center
1277 Kingsway Road
Brandon, FL 33510

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1 Minute Mommy Hosts FREE “Healthy Eating Habits and Avoiding Power Struggles at the Table” Workshop

Filed under March 2013 Events by whatsdo2 on February 26, 2013 at 11:10 am {no comments}

Girl holding a banana Time: 6:30-8 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Location: Pasadena Community Church
Cost: FREE, but registration is required
Info: (727) 289-5411; 1 Minute Mommy Facebook Page; Register online

What’s Doing?
This is a FREE 1-1/2 hour workshop hosted by 1 Minute Mommy and sponsored by Pasadena Community Church that focuses on how to get more cooperation, less struggle and more eating in your household. (This program is designed for ages 6 months and up.)

Address:
Pasadena Community Church
227 70th Street South
St. Petersburg, FL 33707

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Thanks to Playful Post for letting us know about this event!

Camp Bayou Spring 2013 Open House

Filed under March 2013 Events by whatsdo2 on February 26, 2013 at 10:36 am {no comments}

Camp Bayou Spring 2013 Open House Flyer Time: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Date: Saturday, March 16, 2013
Location: Outdoor Learning Center
Cost: Admission and parking are FREE, but registration is required (Register your family online); Lunch in the Pavilion: $5 per person
(Lunch can be purchased at the Pavilion); Please bring cash or check for the suggested donation of $5 per person, food and prize tickets
Info: E-mail ConserveItForward@verizon.net; Online Registration for Camp Bayou’s Spring Open House; View the Camp Bayou Spring 2013 Open House Flyer

What’s Doing?
Bring the family for a fun day of outdoor activities, including trail walks, speakers, nature stations and crafts, information tables from local environmental organizations and the newest favorite game — cockroach races! Here’s the schedule:
— 9-11 a.m.: Canoe rentals available
— 9 a.m.: Nature Photography Tour
— 9:30 a.m.: Cockroach Race (Round 1)
— 10 a.m.: Tomato Breeding with Dr. Sam Hutton UF/IFAS- GCREC (FREE tomato plants will be given out after the presentation)
— 10:30 a.m.: Rain barrels (Hillsborough County Cooperative Extension)
— 10:30 a.m.: Aquatic Critter Hunt (for kids and the young-at-heart)
— 11 a.m.: Frog Talk (Avalon of Conserve it Forward, Inc.)
— 11:30 a.m.: Lowry Park Zoo presents “Native Animals”
— 12 p.m.: Green Lunch ($5/person; Special thanks to Sweet Bay Supermarket in Ruskin for helping with supplies for lunch)
— 12:30 p.m.: Cockroach Race (Round 2)

NOTE: For those who wish to participate in the cockroach races, you may bring their own cockroach to race, but it’s imperative that you follow rules of the game. Visit the Camp Bayou blog for details.

Exhibitors will include:
— Quest Ecology discussing birds
— Conserve it Forward with frogs
— Florida Aquarium
— Little Manatee River State Park
— League of Environmental Educators in Florida
— Eagle Audubon Society in the butterfly habitat

Plus, there will be several nature activity and/or craft stations for the kids led by teen volunteers from The Solid Rock Church.

During the Spring Open House, visitors will be presented with opportunities to help support the programs and continuing operation of Camp Bayou:
- Make a $20 donation to provide mice and bedding for a month to help keep Xerxes, the albino corn snake on view in the nature center.
- Help support Camp Bayou with a minimum $10 dollar donation and receive a native plant and 2013 magnet.
- During lunch, the BOLD board will be introduced with a brief summary of the past year’s activities. Those interested in applying to become a future board member are encouraged to attend.

Even Better! All attendees will receive one FREE prize drawing ticket (TWO if you pre-register) and more will be available for purchase as a fundraiser. Drawing tickets will be sold for $1 each or $5/7 tickets, and you must be present to win.

Address:
Camp Bayou Outdoor Learning Center
4140 24th Street SE
Ruskin, FL 33570

Image courtesy of Camp Bayou

Seminole Pow Wow Festival Parade & Carnival

Filed under March 2013 Events by whatsdo2 on February 26, 2013 at 9:57 am {no comments}

City of Seminole Pow Wow Festival 2013 Banner Time: 5-11 p.m. (Fri.), 10 a.m.-11 p.m. (Sat.) & 11 a.m.-7 p.m. (Sun.)
Date: Friday, March 8, 2013; Saturday, March 9, 2013 & Sunday, March 10, 2013
Location: Seminole Recreation Center
Cost: FREE admission; Unlimited-ride wristband: $20 Friday-Saturday & $15 Sunday; FREE parking will be available at the St Pete College Seminole Campus, City of Seminole City Hall and Library
Info: (727) 391-8345; Seminole Pow Wow Festival Website

What’s Doing?
A full scale carnival with rides for kids of all sizes, games, live music and food by Seminole area restaurants. The carnival will feature more than 20 rides, including rides for toddler and preschool-age children.

Annual Pancake Day Fundraiser by Kiwanis Club of Seminole Breakfast
On Saturday, March 9, start the day off (7-11 a.m.) with an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast at the Holland G. Mangum Recreation Complex (9100 113th Street North, Seminole, FL). Tickets (available at the door) will be $5/adult, $3/child age 5-10, and FREE for children age 4 and younger, and includes all-you-can eat pancakes with sausage and a choice of beverage (coffee, orange juice or milk). Plus, there will be FREE entertainment and childrens books. For more information, call (727) 581-9748 or visit the Kiwanis Club of Seminole Breakfast website.

Sunday Family Fun Day
On Sunday, your family can enjoy a day at the carnival with discounted ride wristbands ($15 each), as well as entertainment provided by various local dance studios, karate dojo, and other various children groups. Also, there will be a children workshop by Home Depot and various other activities throughout the day, including sand art, balloon twisters, and other activities.

Address:
Seminole Recreation Center
9100 113th Street North
Seminole, FL 33772

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Seminole Pow Wow Festival Parade
Time: 10 a.m.
Date: Saturday, March 9, 2013
Location: The parade route is along 113th Street
Cost: FREE for spectators
Info: (727) 391-8345; Seminole Pow Wow Festival Website

What’s Doing?
This is a community-based parade decorated to this year’s theme: “Support Our Troops.” Units will include businesses, local civic groups, non-profit organizations, churches, and youth groups. Some of the local favorites are the high school marching bands and fire trucks.

New this year, the parade will start with the Tropical Trot Flip Flop Run, one mile fun run/walk. Watch as participants run or walk the one-mile parade route along 113th Street in their best tropical attire, aiming to be the best dressed individual adult, child and team. Learn more.

Address:
The Parade will take place along 113th Street North, Seminole, FL 33772

Image: Sura Nualpradid / FreeDigitalPhotos.net
Image courtesy of the City of Seminole

20th Annual Apollo Beach Manatee Festival of the Arts

Filed under March 2013 Events by whatsdo2 on February 26, 2013 at 9:13 am {no comments}

20th Annual Manatee Festival of the Arts Ad Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Date: Saturday, March 9, 2013 & Sunday, March 10, 2013
Location: TECO SouthShore Community Events Center
Cost: Admission is $5/person, FREE for children under 10 (The event benefits the SouthShore Chamber of Commerce); Food available for purchase; FREE shuttle service to the nearby Manatee Viewing Center
Info: Call (813) 645-1355 or (813) 645-3808, or e-mail ruskinchamber@earthlink.net; SouthShore Chamber Website

What’s Doing?
The 2013 Apollo Beach Manatee Festival of the Arts will offer paintings, photography, glass-work, wood carvings and jewelry by 80 local and national artists and crafters.

There will also be live entertainment and an expanded children’s hands-on arts area. One of the highlights of the children’s area will be the fish rubbings by Apollo Beach Elementary teacher Margit Redlawsk.

Other non-profit groups you’ll find at the event:
— Southeastern Guide Dogs
— Camp Bayou Outdoor Learning Center
— Local Coast Guard auxiliary
— Save the Manatee
— Little Manatee River State Park
— Tampa Sailing Squadron Youth Sailing
— Save Our Seabirds
— Save the Manatee Club
— Bay Area Greyhound Adoptions

Address:
TECO South Shore Community Events Center
302 Noonan Branch Road
Apollo Beach, FL 33572

Images courtesy of the SouthShore Chamber of Commerce

Learn How to Be a Clown at Clown Alley Clown School

Filed under March 2013 Events by whatsdo2 on February 26, 2013 at 7:26 am {no comments}

Girl with two bunches of balloons Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (Registration begins at 9 a.m.)
Date: Saturday, March 9, 2013
Location: All Children’s Education and Conference Center
Cost: $20 for one family member, $10/additional family member (The fee includes lunch and a Clown Alley T-shirt); Make-up and supplies will be available for purchase during the training program (approximately $5-$10/person)
Info: Call the Suncoasters office at (727) 821-9888 or visit the Clown Alley web page; All Children’s Hospital Website (NOTE: You will want to contact the event host for a 2013 Clown Alley Registration Form, as the one on the site is for the 2012 program.)

What’s Doing?
Have you always wanted to be a real clown? Or do you and your kids just want to have some fun together? Either way, now’s your chance! The Clown Alley Program, sponsored by All Children’s Hospital, has been a tradition in St. Petersburg since 1972.

Christine Davison, a graduate of the Ringling Bros. Barnum and Bailey Clown School, will teach character definition, make-up, costuming and performance techniques during this one-day class. All participants will be invited to show off their new skills in the Illuminated Night Parade on March 21, 2013 and again in the Santa Parade in December. Make-up and accessories will be available for purchase.

Address:
All Children’s Education and Conference Center
701 Fourth Street South
St. Petersburg, FL 33701

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Donut Decorating and More at Dunkin Donuts Family Fun Night (Largo)

Filed under March 2013 Events by whatsdo2 on February 25, 2013 at 4:46 pm {no comments}

Dunkin Donuts Family Night in Largo FL Time: 6-8 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Location: Dunkin Donuts in Largo, FL
Cost: FREE activities; Food and drinks available for purchase
Info: (727) 586-5100; City of Largo Facebook Page

What’s Doing?
Family Night activities will include donut decorating, samples of food and drinks, a visit from Captain Play, and prizes.

Address:
Dunkin Donuts
600 Missouri Avenue
Largo, FL 33770

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Image courtesy of the City of Largo

Picnic in the Park 2013: Boat Rides, Live Music, Victorian Games, FREE Blue Bell Ice Cream and more!

Filed under March 2013 Events by whatsdo2 on February 25, 2013 at 10:22 am {no comments}

picnic-blanket Time: 10:30 a.m.-3:30 a.m.
Date: Sunday, March 10, 2013
Location: Henry B. Plant Museum (Plant Park)
Cost: The outdoor activities are FREE; Hot dogs, popcorn and water will be available for purchase; $1 Museum admission
Info: (813) 254-1891; Henry B. Plant Museum Website

What’s Doing?
Picnic in the Park is a spring tradition at the Henry B. Plant Museum — a day of simple pleasures. Pack a picnic and head downtown for a fun, family-oriented afternoon filled with old-fashioned sports, games and music. Arrive early to get a prime spot under the shade of a tree and plan to stay late into the afternoon.
— Boat rides on the River
— Strolling models in vintage clothing
— Live theater
— Entertainment on Center Stage, including The Flexible Four Barbershop Quartet, steel drums, jazz and The Tampa Community Band
— FREE Blue Bell Ice Cream (while supplies last)
— Theater performance from the Museum’s Upstairs/Downstairs series (2 p.m.)

Play Victorian games:
— Dominoes
— Tiddlywinks
— Checkers
— Jacks

Play Victorian sports:
— Hoops & sticks
— Horseshoes
— Badminton
— Putt-putt golf

Bring your own picnic basket, chairs, blankets and coolers or rent a table and chairs for eight people ($25, includes a tablecloth). To reserve a table, e-mail your reservation Sally at sshifke@ut.edu by March 6.

Address:
Henry B. Plant Museum
401 West Kennedy Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33606

Image courtesy of the Henry B. Plant Museum
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2013 BYOF (Bring Your Own Friends) Day @ IKEA Tampa

Filed under Charity/Fundraisers, March 2013 Events by whatsdo2 on February 25, 2013 at 9:44 am {no comments}

IKEA BYOF Day 2013 Logo Time: 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Date: Saturday, March 9, 2013
Location: IKEA Tampa
Cost: FREE to attend (Register on the day of the event between 9-11:30 a.m. in the store lobby)
Info: RSVP on the IKEA Tampa Facebook Event Page

What’s Doing?
BYOF (Bring Your Own Friends) Day is happening once again at IKEA Tampa. Here’s how it works: Bring your friends for an in-store shopping event that offers special perks, activities and giveaways while you shop. Everyone is invited! Here are some highlights:
— IKEA will be giving away five $1,000 in IKEA gift cards throughout the day (Enter in the store Lobby when you register the morning of the event)
— FREE Chair Massages
— FREE decorating advice
— FREE food samples throughout the day
— FREE Life Improvement seminar
— Eat in the Restaurant and deduct your Restaurant total from any home furnishings purchase over $100
— Purchase an IKEA throw pillow and fabric and IKEA will sew your pillow cover for FREE (maximum of 2/customer; 16” x 24” or 20” x 20”)
— Twitter Picture Hunt Sweepstakes: Enter to win additional prizes on BYOF Day (Follow IKEA_Tampa on Twitter on March 9 for details.)

See the full BYOF Day 2013 schedule of activities.

RSVP on the 2013 BYOF Day at IKEA Tampa Facebook Event and get coupons you can print for:
(To get the coupons: RSVP to the event, then click on “see more” in the event description. In the copy that appears, you will find a link to open and print the coupons.)
— FREE IKEA Blue Bag (must present coupon)
— FREE small breakfast plate before 11am (must present coupon)

Even Better! For every RSVP (up to 25,000), IKEA Tampa will donate $1 to Save the Children’s Early Steps for School Success.

Address:
IKEA Tampa
1103 North 22nd Street
Tampa, FL 33605

Image courtesy of Inter IKEA Systems B.V.

Pasco Play Unplugged: Get Out and Play!

Filed under March 2013 Events by whatsdo2 on February 25, 2013 at 8:59 am {no comments}

Pasco Play Unplugged Flyer Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. (Anclote River Park), 10 a.m.-12 p.m. (Veterans Memorial Park) & 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (Land O’ Lakes Community Center)
Date: Saturday, March 9, 2013
Location: Anclote River Park, Veterans Memorial Park & Land O’ Lakes Community Center
Cost: FREE
Info: (813) 929-2760; View the Pasco Play Unplugged Flyer

What’s Doing?
Join Parks and Recreation as they celebrate their 40th Anniversary with a FREE day of unplugged fun — no video games, no television, no structure, and no right or wrong way … just fun. Three parks sites will be hosting different events; pick one that you want to experience:
— Anclote River Park Event: Kids of all ages can enjoy an unplugged day of playing in the sand
— Veterans Memorial Park Event: Chalk the Walk — artists of all ages can create works of art with chalk
— Land O’Lakes Community Center Event: Bring the kids for a day of play

Address:
Anclote River Park
1119 Baillies Bluff Road
Holiday, FL 34691
(727) 942-7439

Veterans Memorial Park
14333 Hicks Road
Hudson, FL 34669
(727) 861-3033

Land O’ Lakes Community Center
5401 Land O’ Lakes Boulevard
Land O’ Lakes, FL 34639
(813) 929-1220

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Image courtesy of the Pasco County Parks & Recreation Deaprtment