Directions for Living is non-profit organization that provides the life-saving and life-enhancing behavioral health, child safety and family preservation services for Pinellas County residents.
Its #NoShame campaign enlists members of the arts community to promote acceptance and freedom of expression and squash the stigma of mental illness, and end bullying and discrimination.
Help celebrate inclusiveness tonight at St. Petersburg’s Station Number 3, a the #NoShame Halloween Ball , which invites revelers to come in costume to receive $5 off the price of admission. All proceeds go to Directions for Living’s outreach to more than 14,000 community members annually. $25. Wed., Oct. 30, 7:30-10 p.m. More details at facebook.com/DirectionsForLiving.
While decked out in your best costume, cut a rug at Swing Time’s 12th Annual Halloween Costume Ball, taking place during the Gulfport Casino’s weekly Swing Night. The ball starts with a one-of-a-kind dance lesson: Shim Sham (with Special Zombie Styling!) 7-8 p.m.; no partner required. Starting at 8, you can dance till the midnight hour to the Ultimate Halloween Swing/Dance Music Mix. A costume parade and contest with $300 in prizes and lots more. $8. The Gulfport Casino Ballroom, 5500 Shore Blvd S, Gulfport. 727-893-1070.
The Ashes of Innocence: Radley Haunted House is about to shut its doors, so pop in to this creep-o-cile at 3900 19th St., St. Petersburg. facebook.com/radleyhauntedhouse.
This article appears in Oct 24-30, 2013.
