Heal the Hurt at Sports Night
Saturday, Oct. 6
6-10 p.m.
Sports Night 2001 raises funds to prevent child abuse and neglect. The event features a silent auction of sports memorabilia, autographed items, sporting event tickets, equipment, artwork, hotel and dinner certificates; a dinner buffet, live music and games. Single tickets cost $60, a pair costs $100 and a group of up to 11 costs $500. Held at the law offices of Florin, Roebig and Walker, 7777 Alderman Road, Palm Harbor. Call Kay Guenther at 727-524-4464.
Offshore Powerboat Race
Sunday, Oct. 7
8 a.m.
Pinellas Association for Retarded Children seeks volunteers to sell concession tickets, work the gate areas, work the beer and soda trucks at the Offshore National Championship Powerboat Races. All proceeds from the event benefit PARC. Many shifts available. Held at Straub and Vinoy Parks in downtown St. Petersburg. Call PARC for more information at 813-345-9111, ext. 293.
National Bowl-A-Thon Benefit
Sunday, Oct. 7
AMF sponsors this national bowl-a-thon to raise money to benefit the families of New York City firefighters, police and rescue workers. The goal is to raise $3-million for the relief fund started by New York Mayor Giuliani. Benefit held in Tampa area AMF bowling centers. For additional information call 804-730-4416 or log on to www.nyc.gov.
Adoption for Love
Tuesday, Oct. 9
6:30-8 p.m.
Learn more about children in need of a permanent, loving home by attending this information session. Refreshments served. Held at Sylvia Thomas Center located 1510 S. Taylor Road, Seffner. Call 813-661-4028 to reserve a spot.
Outlook Program Offers New Life
The Centre for Women offers New Outlook Program for those 35 years and older, recently separated, divorced, widowed or married to disabled spouse. New Outlook provides range of services to help. Centre located at 304 S. Hyde Park Ave., Tampa. Call 813-251-8437, ext. 230, or visit www.centreforwomen.com.
New Medical Case Study Project
The Results Project, in cooperation with the Patient Care Alliance, sponsors new Medical Case Study Project to look at nutritional deficiencies regarding health conditions, metabolic rate imbalances and nutritional supplements. To participate, call Rick or Sharon Sandlin at 813-994-0136.
Pinellas Habitat for Humanity
Pinellas Habitat for Humanity uses gifts of land from cities, churches and corporations to provide affordable homes for the financially disadvantaged. Volunteer workers build homes in Clearwater and St. Petersburg every Wednesday and Saturday. Call 727-321-4512.
—Compiled by Sandra Jones
This article appears in Oct 4-10, 2001.