Call to Photographers/Submission Deadline: May 25
The Nature Conservatory's Florida Chapter presents a photo contest for amateur photographers. All images must be taken in Florida. Winning images are chosen from four categories: unspoiled landscapes; animals in their natural habitats; and flora, plants and their surroundings. Rules and entry forms available at www.tncflorida.org. Call 407-682-3664, ext. 129.
Small-Publishing Workshop
On Saturday, May 26, 4-8 p.m., the Center of Radical Empowerment offers a workshop on launching, creating, promoting and distributing an independent 'zine or comic. The workshop is facilitated by Bradenton's Sinkhole 'zine creator Mark Generous, guerrilla comic artist Josh Sullivan, small publishing distributor Josh Rumschlag and 'zine-maker Anthony Ateek. Takes place at 1615 16th St. S., St. Petersburg. Call 727-821-2673.
Florida Yards and Neighborhoods
On Thursday, May 31, 10 a.m.-noon, The University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) offers this educational program on backyard habitats and water conservation. The free workshops have a limited registration. Takes place at New Tampa Regional Library, 10001 Cross Creek Blvd., New Tampa. Call 813-271-3652, ext. 2.
Open House
On Thursday, June 14, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Palm Harbor Senior Activity Center will celebrate its inception with an open house. Visitors can tour the center and preview upcoming computer classes and activities. The center is at 1500 16th St., Palm Harbor. Call 727-771-6000.
Host Families Needed
World Heritage seeks families, couples or single parents who are interested in hosting a high school-age foreign exchange student. World Heritage is a nonprofit tax-exempt public benefit organization and is officially designated as an exchange visitor program. Call 813-884-3280. Or visit www.world- heritage.org.
Volunteer With Agency on Aging
The West Central Area Agency on Aging needs volunteers to respond to caller inquiries regarding information and referral of aging-related programs and services in the area. Volunteers should have an interest in assisting seniors, and possess good listening and customer-service skills, and basic computer skills. Call 813-740-3888, ext. 251.
—Compiled by Cooper Cruz
This article appears in May 24-30, 2001.
