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YMCA of the Suncoast: Healthy Kids Day® 2012

Filed under Oct. 2010 Events by whatsdo2 on April 21, 2012 at 12:33 am {no comments}

Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Date: Saturday, April 28, 2012
Location: Events will take place at the Bardmoor, Citrus County, Clearwater, James P. Gills Family, Jim & Heather Gills YMCA, Hernando County, North Pinellas YMCA, and Greater Palm Harbor branches
Cost: FREE to all, and open to the community
Info: Website

What’s Doing?
Join the YMCA of the Suncoast for this national YMCA event celebrating health in spirit, mind, and body. Bring the whole family for:
— Fun activities
— Giveaways
— Nutritious snacks
— Interactive play for children and their parents

Each branch has its own exciting plans for the day. For example, Bardmoor is expecting a visit from the Chick-fil-A cow with giveaways for the kids, Citrus County is combining their event with the Sheriff’s Youth & Safety Expo, Clearwater is offering FREE Icees to the first 100 kids, James P. Gills Family is hosting a kids fitness challenge, Jim & Heather Gills YMCA is hosting a Kids’ triathlon that starts at 9 a.m., North Pinellas has a K-9 demonstration, Hernando County has a fire truck for kids to explore and FREE t-shirts for the first 100 kids, and Palm Harbor has Minute-To-Win-It games. For a complete list of all the events each participating branch location has planned for Healthy Kids Day 2012, click here.

Address:
Bardmoor Branch
8787 Bryan Dairy Road
(west corner of Morton Plant Building)
Largo, FL 33777
(727) 394-9622

Citrus County Branch
3909 North Lecanto Highway
Beverly Hills, FL 34465
(352) 637-0132

Clearwater Branch
1005 South Highland Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 461-9622

Greater Palm Harbor Branch
1600 16th Street
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(727) 787-9622

Hernando County Branch
1300 Mariner Boulevard
Spring Hill, FL 34609
(352) 688-9622

James P. Gills Family Branch
8411 Photonics Drive
New Port Richey, FL 34655
(727) 375-9622

Jim & Heather Gills YMCA
3200 1st Avenue South
St. Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 328-9622

North Pinellas Branch
4550 Village Center Drive
Palm Harbor, FL 34685
(727) 772-9622

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2012 Pinellas County Fair

Filed under Oct. 2010 Events by whatsdo2 on March 1, 2012 at 5:22 am {no comments}

Time: 5-11 p.m. (Wed.-Fri.), 1-11 p.m. (Sat.) & 1-10 p.m. (Sun.)
Date: Wednesday, March 28, 2012 through Sunday, April 1, 2012
Location: Rays Stadium (Tropicana Field)
Cost: $5/adult, $4/child; Wristband: $15 (Advance tickets for the Fair will be on sale beginning March 1 online and at local Walgreens stores.)
Info: Website

What’s Doing?
Head on out to the Pinellas County Fair with fun and entertainment for all ages. Enjoy more than 30 carnival rides and fair foods. Tickets go on sale beginning March 1, 2012.

Address:
Rays Stadium (Tropicana Field)
One Tropicana Drive
St. Petersburg, FL 33705

Teens Behind the Scenes

Filed under Oct. 2010 Events by whatsdo2 on February 8, 2012 at 1:17 am {no comments}

Time: Sessions: 2:30-4:30 p.m.; Awards Night: 6 p.m.
Date: February 22, 2012; March March 21, 2012 & April 18, 2012; Awards Night: April 24, 2012
Location: Meet on-site at various County government locations; The February session meets at the Criminal Justice Center
Cost: FREE and open to all high school students ages 14 years old and older, but registration is required
Info: For more information or to register, call (727) 582-2656; Download Flyer

What’s Doing?
Teens Behind the Scenes is a new program that gives teens an exclusive look at the inner workings of Pinellas County government. Each month kids visit a new location to learn about a different area of county government. This program is open to all high school students ages 14 years old and older.

Session Schedule
** NOTE: The January 25 session has already passed **
— February 22: Law & Order: Investigate the roles of law enforcement, prosecuting attorneys, defense attorneys, and the judge.
— March 21: Most Wanted! Tour the Pinellas County Jail to learn about intake, maximum security, and direct supervision. (NOTE: A parental release is required to participate.)
— April 18: 9-1-1 101: Get an up-close look at the Pinellas County Emergency Medical System and participate in a demonstration.

Awards Night
On the evening of April 24, teens will have the opportunity to appear on television with county commissioners as they present the teens with a “Teens Behind the Scene” completion certificate.

Pinellas County Youth Advisory Committee (YAC)
The Pinellas County Youth Advisory Committee is comprised of high school students who provide input and assistance to the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners. For more information on the YAC, visit www.pinellascounty.org/yac.

Address:
The February event will be held at the:
Criminal Justice Center
14400 49th Street
Clearwater, FL 33762