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hanksgiving really is a great time of year! All the members of the family get together; the smell of turkey cooking in the kitchen; stuffing’s being made and cranberry sauce is served up in the finest holiday china. Dad carves the turkey as brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, grandparents and friends gather ‘round the holiday table to enjoy a Thanksgiving feast. Tall tales are traded and the precious moments of life are shared with one and all.

After bellies are full and all pumpkin pies eaten, everyone heads to the living room to watch the Detroit Lions play football on the big screen TV. This year, the Lions may even win the game! But for many less fortunate people, Thanksgiving Day can be a very sad, lonely and hungry time.

In 2009, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service (USDA) reported that 12.2 percent of households of Florida are “food insecure,” meaning that they lack consistent access to adequate amounts of nutritious food.

That number rose to 14.8 percent in the report from 2011. In the same year, it was reported that over 6,000 people were homeless in Pinellas County alone, with over 30% of that number being kids. This past month, a report was released by the Pinellas County Homeless Leadership

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Some families could go hungry on Thanksgiving Day and some families could be without food or toys for their children on Christmas Day, but for a variety of local charities, civic organizations and everyday people whose efforts give the less fortunate a day with full stomachs, smiles on the faces of their children and hope for the future. Here are just a few: The Metropolitan Ministries helps poor, hungry and homeless men, women and children in their time of need. People can find food, clothing, shelter and other vital services. But more importantly, they find compassion and hope; hope for a brighter day and future.

numbers of children and families is made even more difficult as many parents are reluctant to come forward in fear that their children may be taken away from them.

And then there is this sad truth, aside from just economic hardships, many suffer from depression or were physically impaired. In a recent survey, nearly three out of four homeless people surveyed said they had a disability. Many said they had

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Countryside Christian Center 1850 N McMullen Booth Rd. Clearwater

1st UMC of St. Petersburg 212 Third St. N. St.. Petersburg November 21st - 27th December 19th - 24th Monday - Friday 3:30pm - 7:30pm Saturday - Sunday 9am - 1pm

Positive Impact Ministries 2750 34th St.. S St.. Petersburg November 5 - November 26th December 3rd - December 22nd Tuesday 11am - 1pm Wednesday 5pm - 7pm Sunday 12pm - 2pm For more information or to see how you can help, call their main phone number at (813) 209-1000.

The 20th annual Ride & Run with the Stars will take place on Saturday, December 6th at Fort DeSoto Park. Ride & Run with the Stars is a holiday fund raising event initiated by the members of the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office in order to provide food, clothing and toys for underprivileged and/or crime stricken children and families.

The “Ride” began in 1993 at Fort DeSoto Park and has been held there on the first Saturday in December ever since. There are cycling and

running events, food as well as special activities for children, such as a rock climbing wall and a visit from Santa, Mrs. Claus and their elves in the Pinellas County Sheriff’s helicopter. It’s an event that children, big and small, cherish each and every year.

The “Ride” is the largest law enforcement organized holiday charity fund raiser in the Tampa Bay area and has raised over $500,000 in donations and proceeds.

For more information about Ride and Run With The Stars sponsorship opportunities and giveaways, call Capt. Adrian Arnold at (727)

464-6897.

For more information on the Sheriff’s Christmas Sharing Project, or to “Adopt a Family,” call Sandra Garcia-Olivares at

(727) 582-6465.

Each year since 1993, the Clearwater Community Volunteers put on Winter Wonderland, which is a two to three-week long charity drive in downtown Clearwater whose proceeds benefit the children of Pinellas County. Winter Wonderland is a complete Christmas village with an entertainment stage, photos with Santa, cookie decorating with Mrs. Claus, a hot chocolate shop, a petting zoo, pony rides, playground, bouncy house, giant slide and the Holiday Express Train!

Entrance to Winter Wonderland, located at the NW Corner of Ft. Harrison Ave. and Drew St.. in downtown Clearwater, is free, but visitors are asked to bring a non-perishable food item and/or an unwrapped toy. The toys and canned goods are donated to local area charities, such as the Homeless Emergency Project sponsored by

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OTHER EMERGENCY FOOD SOURCES Religious Community Services, Inc.

The RCS Food Bank provides nutritious groceries to tens of thousands of individuals and families living throughout Pinellas County. The food bank is located at 700 Druid Road Clearwater, FL 33756

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BEAT ON THE CITY STREET HOSPITAL ACKNOWLEDGED... St. Petersburg General Hospital has been recognized as a “Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality” by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, the educational arm of the country’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization.

The Healthcare Equality Index offers healthcare facilities unique and powerful resources designed to help provide equal care to a long-overlooked group of patients, as well as assistance in complying with new regulatory requirements and access to high-quality staff training.

The findings were part of HRC Foundation’s Healthcare Equality Index 2014, a unique annual survey that encourages equal care for LGBT Americans, and recognizes healthcare institutions doing the best work.

St.. Petersburg General Hospital is proud to create an environment where every patient is treated with exceptional care no matter their background, religious views or sexual preference.

St.. Petersburg General Hospital earned top marks in meeting nondiscrimination and training criteria that demonstrate its commitment to equitable, inclusive care for LGBT patients, and their families, who can face significant challenges in securing the quality health care and respect they deserve.

STILL SINGING AFTER 35 YEARS...

The Largo Cultural Center is proud to be part of The Suncoast Singers’ 35th Season Celebration in Pinellas County by hosting a Fall and Spring performance, named A Century of Music, Part 1 and Part 2. The chorus will present two completely different shows that will celebrate music from the 1900s

to the present while continuing the tradition of providing uplifting and entertaining music. The Fall performance will be on Friday, November 21 at 8pm and the Spring performance will take place on Friday, March 27, 2015 at 8pm. Tickets to each performance are $19.50-$34.50 and can be purchased by visiting LargoArts. com or calling the box office at (727) 587-6793.

LIGHTING UP FOR THE HOLIDAYS...

The Oakdale Christmas Light Display, now in it’s 38th year, will begin displays starting Friday, November 28 and running thru January 3rd, 2015 from 6 pm to 10 pm nightly, rain or clear skies. The light show is among the largest and longest running home displays in the United States. It is one-half acre in size, with approximately 1/2 million lights.

There is a walking yard tour that includes a small pond, several waterfalls and fountains, an 18-train HO scale railroad with carnival rides, and many animated and lighted figures and inflatables.

The house is covered with lights, with many window and cabinet displays. Several Christmas trees tower over the display, one rising to 70 feet. There are hands-on games and bubble machines for the kids.

It took ten people about three months to install the entire display with ten trailer loads to bring all the items from storage.

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Directions: Take I-275 to exit 22 (old exit 9), which is 175E. Turn right on 4th St.., heading south. Go 1 mile, crossing over 22nd Ave S. The next street on the left is Oakdale.

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ChristmasDisplay.org. Admission is always free.

NO LONGER HOMELESS... Venue Actors Studio has a new home!

Since closing Venue Theatre at Mainlands on May 1st, some may have thought that Venue Theatre had hit the age of full retirement!

NOT SO! For goodness sake, Venue is only 22 years old! formed in May, 1992.

After searching for a new theatre space for the past few months, it was decided that smaller is better for the time being. The Workshops at Venue Studio needed a home of it’s own; a place where actors could be comfortable to work and have access to Venue’s huge library of plays and other materials to explore and expand their craft; always the focus of it’s founder Corinne Broskette, trained by the late Lee Strasberg. The new location is at 4989 72nd Ave N in Pinellas Park and re-opened on October 13. For more information, please call 727-822-6194.

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I love the holiday season. It’s a time for giving, sharing and reflection. It’s also a time for joy, celebration

I love this country. It’s a tribute that this country helps the truly needy, especially during the holiday season. What cooks my grits are people who scam the system, taking money and resources away from the people who need it the most.

There are just too many conniving hustlers who have learned how to game the system by extracting money from the government to buy cigarettes, booze and drugs with money intended for hard working people, who, despite doing everything humanly

And, for the worst of the worst, people who pretend to be raising money for charity, only to put the proceeds in their own greedy pockets, well, those low-lifes should be tarred and feathered and run out of town on a rail, like in the old west.

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Whether you are a beautiful bride to be or an aspiring little princess, the Jazzy Jewels team will make you look and feel like royalty! They specialize in exquisite hair and makeup artistry for girls of all ages.

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The Westchase location is now a full service salon for women. The Odessa location is devoted to parties and kids services. The 2 salons are about 5 miles apart.

Henry, proud mother of two sons, Jazzy, 11 and Julian, 7, was so thankful for her good fortune, that she gave free head to toe makeovers to all of the ladies at Alpha House of Tampa.

Henry has many more exciting new projects on the horizon for 2015 and invites all the girls in Tampa Bay to come in for the makeover of their dreams!

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Over 1,000 children in Pinellas County do not have a volunteer Guardian ad Litem.

As a Guardian ad Litem, you advocate in court and in the child welfare system for abused, abandoned, or neglected children. The Guardian ad Litem visits the child every month, becomes familiar with the child’s case, and makes recommedations to the court to help ensure the child has a safe, caring, and stable home.

No prior experience is necessary; you will be well trained and supported by an experienced supervisory and legal staff. Once trained, volunteers spend an average of ten hours a month.

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NOVEMBER UPCOMING EVENTS SAFETY HARBOR RECREATION (727)724-1530 Tree Lighting Bring out the family and friends to enjoy the lighting of Safety Harbor’s giant Christmas tree.

Choirs will warm up the crowd for a visit from Santa Claus that is arranged by the Safety Harbor Fire Department.

FREE Friday, December 5 @ 6pm John Wilson Park & Gazebo

Kiwanis Arts AND Craft Show Fantastic, annual, holiday arts and crafts show. Safety Harbor Main Street is shut down for the day and the street is full of shoppers!

This a great opportunity to find creative and unique items for those unique family members and friends that we all have.

Sunday, December 7 9:00am-4:00pm Main Street

Breakfast with Santa Join us at the Rigsby Center for a delicious Kiwanis pancake breakfast and a professional picture from BluEgg Photography with the “Jolly Old Elf” himself.

This is a great chance to tell him what you would like under your tree! Space is limited. Preregistration required. For more information, call the Rigsby Recreation Center, (727)724-1545.

Saturday, December 13

Ages: Birth-10 A: 9:00-10:00am B: 10:30-11:30am Safety Harbor Annual Holiday Parade Floats, old fashioned cars, Shriners, and Santa are just a few of the highlights. Come on out and enjoy a great fun-filled family day. Please expect traffic delays and plan accordingly.

FREE, Saturday, December 20 Parade begins promptly at 1:00pm Famous Author will lecture at Safety Harbor Library Nominated by the Economist “Best Book of 2013,” international author, Elin Toona- Gottschalk, will be lecturing about her book “Into Exile: A Life Story of War and Peace” at the Safety Harbor Library on November 9th at 2:00 pm.

The Library is located at 101 2nd Street North Safety Harbor For More Info Call 727-724-1525

PALM HARBOR LIBRARY 2330 NEBRASKA AVE (727)784-3332 Florida Cattle Ranching Five Centuries of Tradition, a special program about the history of cattle ranching in Florida, will be held at the Palm Harbor Library on Saturday, November 29 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. This program is proudly sponsored by the Florida Humanities Council and is cohosted by Palm Harbor Library

and the Palm Harbor Historical Society as part of “The Way We Worked” series. Books for sale will be available. Historian Bob Stone of Gainesville will present the program and he will bring a variety of “Show and Tell” hands-on items for you to explore and enjoy.

If you would like additional information about this program, please call the library at 727.784.3332, ext. 3006 Call to Local Authors by the Palm Harbor Library The Palm Harbor Library invites the community to meet and talk with local authors at the “Showcase of Local Authors” on Saturday, January 10, 2015 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 pm. Each author will display their works for you to discover.

Enjoy circulating the room, stopping and talking to the authors, buying a book and having it signed.

If you are a local author interested in sharing your works or would like additional information about this event, please phone 727.784.3332, ext. 3006 Get Crafty with Your Palm Harbor Library Get in the holiday spirit with the Palm Harbor Library! Crafting for the Holidays, a free crafting workshop, will be presented at the library, on Tuesday, November 18 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 pm.

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Master Gardener Lecture Series

The Palm Harbor Library, offers the continuing Master Gardener Lecture Series on Thursday, November 13, at two times for your convenience: 2:00 pm and 6:15 pm. The Pinellas County Master Gardeners sponsor the program which will cover the topic of “Landscape Pruning.”

Admission is free but space is limited. Call to reserve your seat by contacting the Pinellas County Extension at 727.582.2603.

If you would like additional information about the series, please call the library at 727.784.3332, ext. 3006

Advanced Aging Empowerment Gang Comes to the Palm Harbor Library

The Advanced Aging Empowerment Gang (AAEG) will teach you how to age gracefully at the Palm Harbor Library on Friday, November 21 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 pm. If we’re lucky, we’ll all get older. Even if you don’t need help today, that’s great, but come learn how to be prepared for the future. Come join AAEG and learn how to accept this new life stage and how to develop self-empowerment skills.

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Please register online at palmharborlibrary.org or phone 727.784.3332, ext. 3006

Get Down to Business at Your Palm Harbor Library

The Palm Harbor Library will present a seminar, Franchising 101: How to Find a Business that Fits, on Tuesday, November 18 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Who doesn’t love the idea of being his own boss and controlling his own destiny? This program is a good first step for anyone who is thinking about beginning his own business.

SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) representative, Pat Deering, will facilitate the seminar. Registration is required.

To reserve your seat, please contact pdeering@frannet. com or phone 727. 946.4843.

If you would like additional information about this seminar, please call the library at 727.784.3332, ext. 3006

NaNoWriMo Months Continues at Palm Harbor Library You have a good start on your novel, but let’s keep the momentum going! The NaNoWriMo WriteIn continues at the Palm Harbor Library on Wednesday, November 12 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Tuesday, November 25 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Join

fellow writers for inspiration and support to help you continue your writing. Keep moving towards your goal: the 50,000 word challenge! Coffee, snacks, seats, and outlets are provided for your comfort and convenience.

If you need additional information, please call the library at 727.784.3332, ext. 3006.

EAST LAKE COMMUNITY LIBRARY 4125 EAST LAKE ROAD (727)773-2665 NIGHT LIFE @ THE LIBRARY: WINE TASTING EVENT

East Lake Community Library continues its monthly series for grown ups, Night Life @ The Library, with a wine-tasting event on Wednesday, November 12th, at 6:30 P.M. Deborah Russell, of PRP Wines International, will offer a sampling of wines from all over the world as well as ideas for food pairings, etc. Light refreshments will be served during the program and orders will be taken for home delivery (no purchase is necessary).

Pre-registration is required and a minimum age of 21 will be strictly enforced. For more information, directions, or to register, please call (727) 773-2665.

LIBRARY CELEBRATES FIFTEEN YEARS AND A NEW READING GARDEN

On Saturday, November 15th, East Lake Community Library will celebrate fifteen years of service to the community with a BIG birthday party. Refreshments, giveaways,

MilPro Publications face-painting and fun are all part of the afternoon event from 2:00 - 4:00 PM! It’s a party and you’re ALL invited-learn about our services and programs, try some new things, chat with the director, and mingle with our staff! We will also be having a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of our new Reading Garden and Outdoor Classroom at the rear of the property, that was created with the help of many community partners. For further information or directions, please call the library at (727) 773-2665

ST. PETERSBURG GENERAL HOSPITAL Newborn Care Class

Thursdays: Nov 6, Dec 4 6:30-8:30pm St. Petersburg General Hospital Auditorium 6500 38th Avenue North Spend an enjoyable evening learning baby care basics.

Topics covered include newborn characteristics, growth and development, infant safety, and the joys of parenting. Class includes a First Year Baby Care manual, because your baby does not come with instructions! Cost is $35 Instructor is Laura Elliott, RNC, CLC, NRP

Infant and Child CPR Class Saturdays: Nov 15, Dec 20 8:30am-12:30pm St. Petersburg General Hospital Auditorium

Page 21 6500 38th Avenue North This program is taught by a certified instructor and includes home safety, rescue breathing, choking, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques for infants and children. Cost is $30.00

17th Annual

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This year’s production will be Saturday, December 20th 7:30PM and Sunday, December 21st 2:00PM at the Mahaffey Theater, 400 First Street, St.. Petersburg.

Attending this event will make a great gift, a great outing for your youth and social organization or a great way to spend some family time. Come support our children by attending and sharing with your friends and families.

Venue Studio acting classes 4989 72nd Avenue N in Pinellas Park 727-822-6194 Venue Studio Adult Intro to Acting class to begin Monday November 3rd and will run through Monday, December 22nd 7pm-10pm. Reservations and deposits are being taken now.

This is a skills class for beginner through experienced participants, skills will contain focus, concentration, study skills, memorization and self exploration. There will be work on monologues and auditioning, and some scenes and skits.

The fee is $265 (8 weeks)

including registration.

Venue Theatre is also forming a Teen Acting Class to begin Tuesday, November 4 and will run through Tuesday Dec 23, 2014, from 6pm-8:30pm.

Reservations and deposits are being taken now.

This will be a skills class for beginner through experienced participants, skills will contain focus, concentration, study skills, memorization and self exploration. There will be work on monologues and auditioning, and some scenes and skits.

A program of completed work will be presented at the final class.

The fee is $200 (8 weeks) with a $5 registration fee for new members.

For more info contact Venue Actors Studio at 727-822-6194 or by email at VenueActorstudio@gmail.com

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Holiday Lights in the Gardens

A Community Tradition at the Florida Botanical Gardens

The Florida Botanical Gardens will

illuminate the holiday season with the annual Holiday Lights in the Gardens from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., November 28th through New Year’s Day 2015.

On opening night, volunteers will flip the switch on the holiday season as the holiday tree in the Wedding Garden is lit. Visitors to the Holiday Lights in the Gardens can delight in more than 750,000 environmentally friendly twinkling LED lights. In addition to laser lights, flora and fauna displays and decorated trees, a seven-foot gingerbread house with more than 600 lights, a 3-foot tall white swan and a fivefoot tropical parrot have been added to the traditional array of light-lined paths with nightly free entertainment and visits from Santa Claus.

Nightly live entertainment will add to the holiday spirit, with dancing, music, singing and a host of entertainers. Santa Claus will be on hand at his appointed times. Since schedules are subject to change, a schedule of ongoing events will be updated online. Vendors will also offer a variety of gifts and goods, and The Botanical Bounty gift shop will be open each night. Refreshments will be sold, as well.

Sponsored by the Florida Botanical Gardens Foundation, the celebration is free to children under 12, with a suggested donation of $4 per adult.

Donations from last year’s event made this year’s event possible. The many helpers supporting the event each night are all volunteers, and additional help is always welcome.

A Plant Sale will be held on Sunday,

December 14th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The day-long special event in the formal gardens will feature vendors selling an assortment of plants, including orchids, hibiscus, iris, bromeliads, native plants, herbs and citrus. Specialty vendors will offer a variety of items perfect for gift giving, including unique clothing, outdoor items, select food items, crafts, jewelry, candies and more. The Botanical Bounty gift shop will also be offering its beautiful products. Free entry for visitors during the daylight hours. On Sunday, December 28th, at 1:00PM, the popular Dog Parade will have tails wagging.

The Florida Botanical Gardens is located at 12520 Ulmerton Road in Largo. Free parking is available in the lot next to the gardens, at Heritage Village and at the offices of Parks and Conservation Resources/Pinellas County Extension.

The entrances to the gardens will be open at these parking locations, as well as the east entrance at 12211 Walsingham Road, where handicapped parking is conveniently located. Additional parking is available at Public Safety Services (EMS/ Sunstar).

For updated s c h e d u l e information or for more information on how to volunteer, visit www.flbg.org or call (727) 5822117.

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Precious Paws Need FOREVER Homes!

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What about Sweet Pea?

Sweet Pea is a 7 year old Rhodesian Ridgeback mix. This playful girl weighs 50 lbs and loves car rides. Her number is 56088.

Bring this article with you to Pinellas County Animal Services and Sweet Pea can be yours for $25, now through Dec. 1st. Remember, every one of the pets offered for adoption at Animal Services are spayed or neutered and have all of their required shots. Visit PEA and the other dogs and cats up for

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Take Mia Home!

Mia is one heck of a confident dog. She’s a 2 year old Chihuahua mix who weighs 15 lbs. Mia is sweet, easy-going, very happy and gets along with other dogs. She likes to run and play and enjoy life. She loves human companionship and likes to just hang out and be cool. Please call the Suncoast Animal League office at 727-786-1330 and visit our other adoptable pets at 1030 Pennsylvania Ave in Palm Harbor.

MilPro Publications people His ID is 23902399. This whiteface terrier, pit bull mix is just 9 months old and a medium size, but Vernon thinks he’s a lap dog!

But you can take him to the beach and find out about his crazy side, too! Adopt Vernon at the Humane Society of Pinellas, 3040 State Road 590 in Clearwater. For more information call (727) 797-7722 or visit HumaneSocietyofPinellas. org.

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Guido is waiting for you at the Pet Pal Animal Shelter. with other dogs his size. Guido will prefer an adult only family.

Vernon is waiting for you at the Humane Society of Pinellas.

Guido is neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped. Visit our adoptable dogs at the shelter Tuesday-Friday 11am-4:30pm. Visit him at Pet Pal Animal Shelter located at 405 22nd St., S., St. Pete, FL 33712 or call (727) 328-7738. All of their animals are posted online

Freckles is a medium male fawn/white Boxer pit mix looking for his forever home.

Freckles certainly has a spring in his step! He is always up for a walk or a run. He loves to romp and give kisses. Come meet Freckles, we’re here at the adoption center until 6:00pm!

For more information about Freckles, or any of our other adoptable pets, please call Friends of Strays at (727) 522-6566 or stop by our Adoption Center which is located at 2911 47th Avenue North, St. Petersburg. Many of our adoptable pets are on the web at www.FriendsOfStrays.com.

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Greetings Friends, You are invited to our 17th Annual Community Production

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