On the Run ‘Cause It’s Fun!
Ready... Set... Go!
... to Before School Program, School, After School Program, home, dinner, homework and finally, bed. Ready... Set... Go! Do it again, and again, and again. Children are so busy, there’s just not enough time to relax and get in a little fun exercise. The “spare tire” has become a fashion
how much of their day is spent in physical play or in the sluggish rut of immobility.
Children spend much of their day behind a desk at school. While they may be exercising their brains, their bodies are taking a break.
in active play? Many programs recognize the need to offer more than a safe caring environment for children. They understand the benefits of regular physical activity and offer programs such as dance, martial arts, and gymnastics throughout the week. Be sure to review your child’s program and other local programs available to you. You may be surprised at the number of activities that are accessible to your child.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services published in Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee Report, the benefits of regular physical activity:
• Helps build and maintain healthy bones and muscles.
• Helps reduce the risk of developing obesity and chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
• Reduces feelings of depression and anxiety and promotes psychological
And the long-term consequences
• Overweight and obesity, influenced by physical inactivity and poor diet, are significantly associated with an increased risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, asthma, arthritis, and poor health
• Physical inactivity increases the risk of dying prematurely, dying of heart disease, and developing diabetes, colon cancer, and high
WHAT’S UP IN MAY?
CLEARWATER PARKS AND RECREATION
(727) 562-4800
THE MARKET MARIE
Saturday, May 10th
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM 8am - Noon
710 Court Street, Downtown Clearwater
Shop local at The Market Marie with over 85 small business owners every second Saturday in Downtown Clearwater.
Enjoy live music, delicious food, art, clothing, jewelry, henna, handmade candles, soap, pet treats, home goods and more. Event is located next to the City of Clearwater Municipal Services Building, 710 Court Street.
Parking is FREE and can be found throughout downtown. The closest parking garage is the city employee parking garage located diagonally from the field. The garage is FREE on the weekends.
THIRD FRIDAYS AT THE LONG CENTER
Friday, May 16th
6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Kids with crazy hat day join the Long Center for our monthly parent’s night out! Drop your kids off for a fun night of pizza, games, and excitement. For children in Kindergarten through 8th grade. Please register by the Thursday before the event.
Cost $10 with recreation card, $11 without a recreation card.
For More Info Call (727) 562-4905
FUNTASTIC FRIDAYS AT COUNTRYSIDE
RECREATION CENTER
Friday, May 23rd
6:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Countryside-Playground
Join Countryside Recreation Center for our monthly parent’s night out! Drop your kids off at Countryside for a fun night of pizza, games and excitement!
Cost $7 with recreation card, $8 without a recreation card.
For More Info Call (727)-669-1914
CLEARWATER HONOR FEST
WE’VE GOT THE WATCH
Sunday, May 25th
6:00 PM to 08:30 PM Crest Lake Park
201 S Glenwood Ave, Clearwater Freedom Fest Picture
SCENES ON THE GREEN
At the Mercado, located at 1384 Gulf to Bay Blvd.Friday May 16th
7:00 PM to 11:59 PM
Join us for “Scenes On The Green” Enjoy a free magical movie night under the stars. Bring blankets and low-lying lawn chairs.
Since its inception in 2004, the Clearwater Honor Fest Memorial Day event has grown into a profound expression of gratitude towards our those who fought and died for this great Nation. It symbolizes a communal effort to acknowledge their sacrifices through a series of activities. This day of honor, remembrance, and community spirit uplifts, inspires, and unites, reflecting our dedication to providing support to Veterans and their families. This event is FREE and open to the public.
“Dora and the Lost City of Gold” (rated PG)
For More Info Call (727) 562-4800
DECADES BY THE DOCK
Saturday, May 24th
6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Coachman Park presents Decades by the Docks, a FREE music event featuring ‘Shake it Up’, a live tribute band to the 70s, 80s, 90s and early 2000s on May 24, at 6 p.m. Wear attire that represents your favorite musical decade, and participate in the costume contest! Enjoy a selection of local food and beverages from Clear Sky on Cleveland, multiple vendors including fresh juice, baked goods, retro clothing, jewelry and more to fit the vibe. For additional entertainment, participate in some favorite past time activities, a video truck, glow-in-the-dark activities, giant twister, and more fun for the whole family!
For More Info Call (727) 562-4700
FREE MORNING YOGA
Coachman Park, 300 Cleveland Street
Clearwater
Saturdays at 8 a.m. FREE fitness class hosted by the
Join us for a beautiful day in May as we create a stage for the next generation of players carrying on the jazz tradition. Performances by invited high school jazz assembles, Young Lions alumni, group clinics,
St. Pete Irish Dance. Classes will provide a fun and healthy dance environment.
Wear workout clothes and comforable shoees. No experience necessary. At the Rec Center
Youth and Beginner
Saturdays 9:30am -10:30am Ages 6-12
Adult Intro to Irish Dance Saturdays 10:30am -11:30am
$67 members per month
$100.50 non members per month For More Info Call 727-391-8345
SAFETY HARBOR RECREATION
(727)724-1555
THIRD FRIDAY
Friday, May 16th
6pm-10pm
Safety Harbor Main Street
This much-loved monthly community event has been reimagined to benefit the Safety Harbor business community and bring people to the town we all love. Nine blocks of Main Street will come together to showcase the restaurants, bars, shops and nonprofits in our vibrant community.
The street is wet-zoned so that you can purchase and enjoy alcoholic beverages from your favorite establishment within the event footprint and stroll along nine blocks of Main Street which is alive with entertainment and activities. Shops will be open late.
MOTHER’S DAY
ROSES
Roses have long been associated with motherhood, making them the most popular choice on Mother’s Day. It’s Mother’s Day again and men all over America are heading en masse to the dreaded mall and to their local florist. Forget Mother’s Day and one will likely have a sore back from sleeping on the couch. So, let’s do a quick primer to aviod that painful ecto-skeletal condition.
The color of the rose has as much significance as the flower itself and the wrong color can send the wrong message. Red roses are the most common rose color from husbands to wives on Mother’s Day, as they symbolize true love and romance. Use this mixture of red roses with a credit card for all husbands and male relatives.
Pink roses signify grace, elegance and appreciation. Pink is the top selection of kids for their moms. For who appreciates a mother more than her children? But, take caution! A concoction of pink rose petals mixed with cash (usually a mixture of coins and crumpled greenbacks) can give a rotten, ungrateful kid an allergic rash, similar to shingles.
Yellow is the preferred rose for a dear friend, symbolizing joy and friendship. So
this choice by a newlywed husband may not have the desired result, unless the goal is to sleep on the couch.
White roses are a symbol of innocence, purity or reverence. This is kinda like O positive blood, it’s a safe choice that may not make you better, but it won’t kill you either.
Orange roses symbolize desire. Don’t give these to your neighbor, see “yellow roses,” “newlywed” and “couch.”
Lilac roses indicate love at first sight. Don’t give these to your daughter-in-law.
When colors are combined, they can take on even more meanings. Red and white roses in a bouquet symbolize unity. Pink and white represent contentment. Yellow and orange together display passion. But you know what they say about mixing prescriptions, consult with your witch doctor first.
And why do we buy a dozen roses? Well, it’s said that it symbolizes one rose for each month of the year. The real reason? Don’t be cheap. See “couch.”
Happy
Mother’s Day!
MAY CURTAIN CALLS
AMERICAN STAGE
RAYMOND JAMES THEATRE
163 3rd Street North in the heart of downtown St. Petersburg. (727) 823-PLAY (7529)
FAT HAM by James Ijames May 28th - June 22nd
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evening curtain is at 7:30pm Friday and Saturday evening curtain is at 8 pm
Saturday and Sunday matinee curtain is at 3 pm
FREEFALL THEATRE
6099 Central Avenue St. Petersburg 727-498-5205
FOR CLOSURE! by Hannah Benitez Closes May 11th
JOBSITE
THE
THE BUTTERFLY’S EVIL SPELL
Adapted from the play by Federico Garcia Lorca May 7th - June 1st
jobsitetheater.org
For tickets go to tickets@jobsitetheater.org or call the Straz Center Box Office at 813.229.STAR
STAGEWORKS
1120 E Kennedy Blvd Tampa 813-251-8984
MORNINGSIDE by Topher Payne Closes May11th
EIGHT
Largo Cultural Center, 105 Central Park Drive, Largo (727) 587-6793
KINKY BOOTS
Music & Lyrics by Cyndi Lauper Book by Harvey Fierstein May 2nd - 11th
KISS ME KATE
Music & Lyrics by Cole Porter May 4th - 18th
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