Public Comment Forum
Thursday, Aug. 2
6:30-8 p.m.
Hillsborough County Public Works holds an open meeting on plans for community flood control and drainage in the USF Tampa area. The public is invited to come and voice their questions and concerns regarding these upcoming projects. The meeting is held at the University Area Community Center Complex, 14013 N. 22nd St., Suite A, Tampa. Call 813-276-8347.
Summer Parks Program
Friday, Aug. 3
8 a.m.-6 p.m.
UACC welcomes youths ages 6-14 to partake in sports, games and field trips. The program is offered every weekday, and is free to the public. Camps are held at 14013 N. 22nd St., Tampa. Call 813-558-5212.
Call to Artists
Saturday, Aug. 4
9 a.m.
The Avant Garde, a young professional auxiliary group, in association with the Tampa Museum of Art, seeks local, emerging artists who are Tampa Bay residents with very little to no gallery experience. Artists must bring three pieces of work to the Tampa Museum of Art, 600 N. Ashley Drive, Tampa. The selection committee will review and recommend artists to exhibit, and sell their work at the Avant Garde's Art of Cocktails. Call 727-896-2787.
Business Counseling
Tuesday, Aug. 7
5-8 p.m.
The St. Petersburg Business Development Center offers the free class "How to make your business thrive, not just survive." The presentation involves small business strategies for maximum profits. Registration is required. The center is at 1045 16th St. S., St. Petersburg. Call 727-893-7146.
Breast Cancer Outreach
Sunday, Aug. 12
4 p.m.
The American Cancer Society presents a free presentation on early detection and treatment of breast cancer. The clinic is held at the New First Union Missionary Baptist Church, 3707 E. Chelsea St., Tampa. Call 813-254-3630.
Mentor a Youth'
The Permanency Support program needs volunteers to spend two to four hours weekly with 1st and 2nd grade African-American boys. The children are currently residing in state foster homes, and need a stable influence on a weekly basis. Training, case management and monthly support groups are provided for volunteers. Minimum age requirement is 30. Call 727-538-7460.
—Compiled by Adam Reeder
This article appears in Aug 2-8, 2001.
