Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
Saturday, Oct. 27
9 a.m.
Walk to raise money and fight breast cancer. Making Strides Against Breast Cancer raises funds for American Cancer Society research, education and advocacy programs. Everyone willing to participate in the four-mile walk is welcome. Registration starts at 9 a.m.; the walk starts at 10. Takes place at Straub Park, located at Beach Drive and Fourth Avenue N. in St. Petersburg. Call 813-254-3630.
Paws on Parade
Saturday, Oct. 27
8:30 a.m.-noon
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) of Pinellas County asks Tampa Bay pet lovers to take part in a one-mile walk for pets and people. Tiger Teams and groups of people and their pets can walk together to represent companies, organizations, neighborhoods and families. Collected donations go toward food, shelter, and medical care for homeless and abused animals. Turn donations in no later than Oct. 25 to be eligible. Takes place at North Shore Park, 901 N. Shore Drive N.E., St. Petersburg Call 727-581-3764.
Halloween Volunteers Needed
Saturday, Oct. 27
5:30-11 p.m.
Dunedin Recreation Division's community-wide Halloween event requires game operators and concession stand workers for various shifts. Located at City of Dunedin Recreation Division, 903 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin. Contact Peg at 727-298-3272.
Celebrating Community Support
Wednesday, Oct. 31
8-11 a.m.
Metropolitan Ministries and the Service Providers Advisory Network (SPAN) are celebrating 10 years of helping the community. All past and current members of SPAN are welcome to attend. Located at the Metropolitan Ministries' Family Grill, 2010 N. Florida Ave., Tampa. Call 813-209-1016 or 813-209-1059.
Annual Pot Luck Dinner and Teacher Report
Monday, Nov. 5
6-9 p.m.
Join this annual smorgasbord of culinary delights in the company of old and new friends, and learn about the summer adventures of the Pinellas County teachers who attended Audubon's Hog Island Ecology Camp. Bring your favorite dish (enough to serve six). Moccasin Lake Nature Park, 2750 Park Trail Lane, Clearwater. Call 727-771-7385.
Interested in Adopting?
Wednesday, Nov. 7
6 p.m.
Adoption Services of Florida International holds a meeting to discuss domestic and international adoptions. All interested parties welcome to attend free of charge. Located at 112 S. Armenia, Tampa. Call 813-251-3388.
—Compiled by Nina Banez
This article appears in Oct 25-31, 2001.