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Tween Talk

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Tween Talk and Speaking of Women's Health Event e-flyer Time: Registration begins at 1 p.m.; Event runs from 1-5 p.m.
Date: Saturday, May 19, 2012
Location: Tampa Convention Center
Cost: Tickets are $5 (Tickets can be purchased online or by calling 877-745-7787)
Info: Website

What’s Doing?
Parents of tweens (children age 8-13) are invited to bring them for an fun and informative afternoon that focuses on the tween years. There will be breakout sessions on topics such as healthy food, exercise tips, drinking, drugs, texting and driving, staying safe online, and more.

By the way, also taking place before the Tween event is an event for Mom from 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. — “Speaking of Women’s Health.” The morning is all about women, and includes FREE health screenings and breakout sessions on topics such as stress relief, face lifts, exercise, nutrition as we age, managing menopause, and more. Tickets for the “Speaking of Women’s Health” event are also $5, and registration begins at 8 a.m.

Address:
Tampa Convention Center
333 South Franklin Street
Tampa, FL 33602

Touch-a-Boat

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Time: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Date: Saturday, May 19, 2012
Location: Gulf Harbors Yacht Club Parking Lot
Cost: FREE admission
Info: (352) 239-0502; Website

What’s Doing?
This “Touch-A-Boat” program, hosted by US Coast Guard Auxiliary 11-6, celebrates National Safe Boating Week. See and touch a variety of watercraft, including power and pontoon boats, jet skis, canoes, kayaks, sheriff’s office and Coast Guard boats, a sailboat and a 1948 seaplane.

Address:
Gulf Harbors Yacht Club
3926 Marine Parkway
New Port Richey, FL 34652

Canoe: Image: Danilo Rizzuti / FreeDigitalPhotos.net
Jet Ski: Image: Michal Marcol / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

Home Depot Family Night

Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Location: Chick-fil-A at Seminole Plaza
Cost: FREE to attend; FREE kid’s Icedream with the purchase of a Kid’s Meal (plus FREE toppings at the Sundae Toppings Bar); Other food items available for purchase
Info: (727) 398-0777; Website

What’s Doing?
Tonight’s Family Night features a Home Depot craft kids and parents can build together. Plus, play the bean bag toss game to win Chick-fil-A food prizes.

Even Better! Chick-fil-A at Seminole Plaza always offers FREE Icedream for kids with the purchase of a kid’s meal so they can keep their toy. And the Sundae Toppings Bar offers a selection of FREE toppings to make that Icedream taste even better!

Address:
Chick-fil-A at Seminole Plaza
10790 Park Boulevard
Seminole, FL 33772

Tools: Image: digitalart / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

Meet a Princess at Glazer Children’s Museum

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Time: 3:30-4 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Location: Glazer Children’s Museum (3rd Floor)
Cost: FREE for Museum members or included with regular Museum admission
Info: (813) 443-3861; Website

What’s Doing?
Princess Tiana, star of the new Disney on Ice “Dare to Dream” show, will be visiting the Museum to meet with children on the third floor.

IMPORTANT: This event is limited to the first 150 children.

Address:
Glazer Children’s Museum
110 West Gasparilla Plaza
Tampa, FL 33602

Customer Appreciation Day at Southwest Pool

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Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Date: Monday, May 14, 2012
Location: Southwest Recreation Complex and Pool
Cost: This event is FREE and open to the public
Info: (727) 518-3126; Website

What’s Doing?
The staff at Southwest Pool would like thank patrons of all ages with a special Customer Appreciation Day. Receive FREE access to Southwest Pool, a hot dog lunch (while supplies last), FREE chair massages, and door prizes throughout the event.

Address:
Southwest Recreation Complex and Pool
13120 Vonn Road
Largo, FL 33774

Boy in Pool: Image: Worakit Sirijinda / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

Dessert Photo Contest

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Time: n/a
Date: May 9-26, 2012
Location: Chick-fil-A, WestShore Plaza Facebook Page
Cost: FREE to enter
Info: (813) 286-0534; Chick-fil-A, WestShore Plaza Facebook Page; Facebook Event Page

What’s Doing?
Do you have a favorite new Chick-fil-A dessert? Have someone take a picture of you and your favorite dessert, post it to the Chick-fil-A, WestShore Plaza Facebook Page, and tell them why you love it so much. All participants score a FREE sweet treat, and the individual with their staff’s favorite photo will win the mystery grand prize!

Address:
Visit Chick-fil-A, WestShore Plaza’s Facebook Page to post your picture and comment.

Saturday Specials: Pigeons Rock!

Filed under May 2012 Events by whatsdo2 on May 8, 2012 at 11:01 am {no comments}

Time: 2-2:45 p.m.
Date: Saturday, May 12, 2012
Location: Countryside Library (Meeting Room A/B)
Cost: FREE
Info: (727) 562-4970; Website

What’s Doing?
Join Goody the pigeon for a presentation that reveals the quirky and intriguingly diverse world of pigeons in a surprising way.

Address:
Countryside Library
2741 State Road 580
Clearwater, FL 33761

Pigeons: Image: m_bartosch / FreeDigitalPhotos.net
One Pigeon: Image: domdeen / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

“Autism Rocks” Awareness Concert

Filed under Charity/Fundraisers, May 2012 Events by whatsdo2 on May 8, 2012 at 3:36 am {no comments}

Time: 12-4 p.m.
Date: Saturday, May 12, 2012
Location: Sam Ash Music Store in Clearwater, FL
Cost: All donations and raffle tickets purchases will go directly to the Autism Services Fund at the USF Foundation
Info: (727) 725-8062; Facebook Event Page

What’s Doing?
To raise awareness for Autism, Sam Ash Music Store in Clearwater is hosting “Autism Rocks” Awareness Concert featuring four local bands — Soul Resonance, Case of the Monday’s, Never, But Maybe and Hanging Chads — performing live. Plus, families affected by Autism will have the opportunity to get information from a representative from CARD/The Learning Academy @ USF.

Address:
Sam Ash Music Store
923 McMullen Booth Road
Clearwater, FL 33759

Electric Guitar: Image: Pixomar / FreeDigitalPhotos.net
Guitar Text Cloud: Image: digitalart / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

The Backyard Bash

Filed under Charity/Fundraisers, May 2012 Events by whatsdo2 on May 8, 2012 at 3:07 am {no comments}

Time: 5-9 p.m.
Date: Saturday, May 12, 2012
Location: Dimmitt Community Center
Cost: Admission is FREE (The event supports The Ed Wahlbeck Sports Scholarship, which provides financial assistance to financially unstable families through yearly sports scholarships for their children.)
Info: (727) 518-3728; Facebook Event Page

What’s Doing?
Bring friends and family and join supporters of the Ed Wahlbeck Sports Scholarship for lots of games, food and fun. As part of the event an oak tree will be dedicated in memory of Ed Wahlbeck, and a plaque will be placed to remind residents of Wahlbeck’s contribution to youth athletics. Your participation in this event supports The Ed Wahlbeck Scholarship. Activities will include:
— Pickup football games
— Volleyball
— Cornhole
… and more!

Plus, there will be hot dogs, hamburgers, drinks, desserts and more.

Anyone interested in donating to the scholarship fund can make checks payable to The Wonders Foundation (918 Osceola Road, Belleair, FL 33756).

Address:
Dimmitt Community Center
918 Osceola Road
Belleair, FL 33756

Thanks for letting us know about this event, Colleen M.!

Dali’s 108th Birthday Bash

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Time: FREE Daytime Activities: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Birthday Bash: 7-10 p.m.
Date: Friday, May 11, 2012
Location: The Salvador Dali Museum
Cost: The daytime activities are FREE
Info: (727) 823-3767; Website

What’s Doing?
Join in the fun, irreverence, and spectacle that is Dali’s 108th birthday celebration. FREE daytime activities (10 a.m.-5 p.m.) include mustache paintings, kid’s crafts, balloon artists, and tarot readers. Plus, at 11 a.m. there will be a special announcement from the Spiral Staircase, a chorus of Happy Birthday, and FREE cake pops (while supplies last)! Guests can also enjoy several films throughout the day in the first floor Theater.

The celebration culminates with a Birthday Bash from 7-10 p.m. Admission is $10/person and includes gallery admission, the 4th annual Dali Look Alike Contest, music by Gentlemen Please, craft beer (cash bar), and a photo booth. Click here for more details on the evening Birthday Bash.

Address:
The Salvador Dali Museum
One Dali Boulevard
St. Petersburg, FL 33701