Bay Area Events
PFC Peterson Home Dedication
Friday, July 25, 2014 from 9:00AM to 10:00AM
Location: 1771 12th Ave. So. in St. Pete
PFC Stephen Peterson lost a limb in during an IED explosion while deployed in Afghanistan in July 2011. He spent two years recovering at San Antonio Military Medical Center. Peterson finally was able to move back to his native state of Florida last year.
Community Partners in Revitalization in conjunction with Texas-based Operation Finally Home offered Stephen the chance to own a mortgage-free home in the City of St. Petersburg. St. Petersburg Rick Kriseman will be at the dedication ceremony to welcome Peterson to the city.
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Heritage Arts and Soul Festival
From: Friday, July 25, 2014 at 10:00AM
To: Sunday, July 27, 2014 at 9:00PM
Location: Underground, 50 Upper Alabama S. in Atlanta
Contact: website: www.mcclentongraphics.com
The Artist Market will feature fine art, wearable art, home decor, and street food.
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Free Physicals and Immunizations
Saturday, July 26, 2014 from 8:00AM to 11:00AM
Location: tampa general Hospital at Healthpark, 5802 North 30th St. in Tampa
Parent or legal guardian must accompany child at all times. Immunization record is required for free immunizations to school-aged children. Free school physicals for any school-aged (K-12) child. No sports, Head Start or child care physicals will be available. Not eligible to participate: Florida KidCare, Medicaid or private insurance. Walk-ins only.
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National Parent's Day Education Summit
Saturday, July 26, 2014 from 9:00AM to 12:00PM
Location: Positive Impact Ministries, 2750 34th St. So. in St. Pete
Contact: Pastor Rainey | phone: 727-420-1326
Theme: Turning the Hearts of Parents to Children and Turning the Hearts of Children to Parents
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"Too Hot For Church"
Saturday, July 26, 2014 from 9:00AM to 2:00PM
Location: True Worship International Ministries Inc., 3416 N 15th St. in Tampa
"Too HotFor Church" is a Workshop hosted by Sisters Made of Clay, Inc. Bishop Kamia White will share her own personal story of being a Preacher who walked away from God due to her own desires. Leaders are encouraged to come and hear the truth about subjects that are considered taboo in the church. Topics will include: Soul Ties, Rejection, & Marriage Doesn't Fix What's Broken.
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Summer Loving Zumba Bash
Saturday, July 26, 2014 from 6:00PM to 8:00PM
Location: Highland Recreation Complex, 400 Highland Ave. in Largo
Price: $10 in advance/$15 at the door
Contact: phone: 727-518-3016
Zumba your heart out! All your favorite songs, guest instructors, healthy snacks, raffle prizes and a guaranteed good time!
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Summer Sizzle
Saturday, July 26, 2014 from 8:00PM to 11:00PM
Location: Gallery in Harbor Hall (Old Dali Museum), 1000 3rd St. So. in St. Pete
Price: $25 in advance, $35 at the door
St. Petersburg Alumnae Chapter Educational Services and Eta Rho Educational Services Presents Summer Sizzle. Attire: Summer Chic. Food, Cash Bar, Music and lots of Dancing. Proceeds to benefit scholarships and programming of Eta Rho Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity and St. Petersburg Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.
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Get Movin' Mondays with Zumba
Monday, July 28, 2014 from 1:00PM to 3:00PM
Location: The Centre for Women, 305 S. Hyde Park Ave. in Tampa
Price: $10 general/$5 members
Contact: website: www.thecentre.org
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Minority Bid Opportunity Meeting
Monday, July 28, 2014 from 4:00PM to 6:00PM
Location: 4901 E. MLK Blvd in Tampa
Contact: Brandon Housley | phone: 954-668-2770 | email: b.housley@gma-intl.com
NOTICE TO WMBE AND DBE FIRMS - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries of America, Inc., the global leader in automated transit systems, is seeking interest from qualified firms to participate in our proposal for the design, construction, installation, delivery, operations and maintenance of an Automated People Mover (APM) System at Tampa International Airport.
We look forward to discussing this exciting project and the opportunity to meet and partner with local qualified firms. To find out more about this project and submit your interest and qualifications, please join us:
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The Big Event
Tuesday, July 29, 2014 from 5:30PM to 8:00PM
Location: Yard of Ale Gastro Pub, 2675 Ulmerton Rd. in Clearwater
Contact: phone: 727-518-8860
Big Happy Hour! Big Prizes! Big Experiences!
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Special Event: Business & Trade Opportunities in Chile
Wednesday, July 30, 2014 from 8:30AM to 10:00AM
Location: 13805 58th Street N. Suite 1-200 in Clearwater
Contact: Florida Small Business Development Center at Pinellas County | website: www.pced.org/sbdc
Chile is Florida's 4th largest export destination and due to free trade agreements 90% of U.S. exports enter duty free. There are no healthcare registration requirements for most medical devices, so entering this open, stable and prosperous Latin American market is an easy way for Pinellas companies to expand market reach and increase sales. Join Isabel Margarita Valenzuela of the U.S. Embassy in Santiago and Laura Beth Ebert of the U.S. International Trade Administration for an informative no cost introduction to opportunities for your business in Chile. This briefing is complimentary but registration is required due to limited seating. Click here for more info.
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The Pinellas County Finance Fair
Thursday, July 31, 2014 from 12:00PM to 2:00PM
Location: EpiCenter, 13805 58th St. N. in Clearwater
Price: Free
The SBDC at Pinellas County 9th Annual Finance Fair is a chance for business owners to talk with a variety of small business lenders in a trade show format without having to fill out any loan applications or guessing which lender is the best match. Learn about SBA loans, bank loans, alternative financing, and other sources. Browse among the lender tables to find the best option for your current or future business finance needs. This event is free to entrepreneurs, business owners, or any interested business person, however registration is required. Click here fore more info.
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Our Children, Our Future, Our Voices!
Thursday, July 31, 2014 from 5:30PM to 7:30PM
Location: Childs Park Recreation Center, 4301 13th Ave. So. in St. Pete
Do your children attend school in Pinellas County? Are you concerned with the quality of your Childs Education? How will the new Common Core State Standards affect your child? What are Common Core State Standards? Who will stand up and speak for us and our Children? What can we do as a Community to Strengthen our Children's Education?
Please join this very important EDUCATION FORUM to discuss our concerns and hear proposals for solutions from School Board Member Rene Flowers and School Board Candidate Irene Olive Cates.
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Studio@620 Members' Only Art Show Opening Reception
Friday, August 1, 2014 from 6:00PM to 9:00PM
Location: Studio@620, 620 1st Ave. So. in St. Pete
Price: Free
Contact: website: www.thestudioat620.org
Please join The Studio@620 in celebrating the diversity of our community through the artworks displayed in the third annual Members Only Art Show. This year's collection is varied and includes all types of styles from abstract to impressionist, with media ranging from photography to ceramics, sculpture, mixed media, and painting. Admission is free and open to the public.
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2014 Women of Color Cancer Retreat
From: Friday, August 1, 2014 at 6:00PM
To: Sunday, August 3, 2014 at 6:00PM
Location: Rotary’s Camp FL1915 Camp Florida Rd. in Brandon
Contact: Faces of Courage | website: http://www.FacesofCourage.org
REGISTRATION is now open for new and returning campers. If you would like to register for this weekend camp – which starts Friday night at 6 pm and is over on Sunday at noon - please email me your name, mailing address and phone number (to psherry@facesofcourage.org ) or you can call the office at 813-948-7478. This camp is open to any women of color who has been diagnosed with any type of cancer. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. As with all programs at Faces of Courage this camp is available at no cost to the participants.
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D.L. Hughley
From: Friday, August 1, 2014 at 8:00PM
To: Sunday, August 3, 2014 at 11:00PM
Location: Tampa Improv in Ybor City
Contact: website: http://www.improvtampa.com/
Enjoy one of the most popular and highly recognized standup comedians on the road today has also made quite an impression in the television, film and radio arenas.
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Maxwell
Friday, August 1, 2014 from 8:00PM to 11:00PM
Location: Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater
Price: $131, $81, $61 and $41
Maxwell, the platinum soul star known for his show-stopping performances, has announced his Summer Soulstice tour. Click here for ticket info.
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Greenlight Pinellas Volunteer Kickoff Event
Saturday, August 2, 2014 from 10:00AM to 1:00PM
Location: North Greenwood Public Library Parking lot, 905 North Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. in Clearwater
Join fellow Greenlight supporters as we rally together and take our message door-to-door on Saturday, August 2. Greenlight T-shirts, snacks and water will be provided. More information will be coming soon! Click here for more info.
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Romantic Expressions #21 "GROWN"
Saturday, August 2, 2014 from 8:30PM to 10:30PM
Location: Dr. Carter G Woodson Museum, 2240 9th Ave So. in St. Pete
Contact: phone: 727-470-1990
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St. Petersburg Healthy Start Federal's 7th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Event
Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from 6:00PM to 8:00PM
Location: All Children's Education & Conference Center Auditorium, 701 4th St. So. in St. Pete
Price: Free
Contact: All Children's Hospital | Kimberly Brown-Williams | phone: 727-767-6780 | email: kimberly. brown-williams@flhealth.gov | website: www.allkids.org/healthystart
This event is an opportunity to unite as a community and honor breast cancer survivors, share tips everyone can use to reduce the risk of breast cancer, and raise awareness to help others get screened. There will be creative and fun activities such as a photo booth, pink polish bar, and a pink heel prance for survivors. This event is free and open to the public. Please call for more information.
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