Times staff
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
13 Today
Workshop on Avoiding Caregiver Burnout — Part One: This free workshop on bringing harmony to your caregiving experience is presented by Linda Burhans, author of Good Night and God Bless. Burhans will offer tips to help caregivers take good care of themselves and their loved ones. Refreshments will be served. 2 p.m. Part two will be 2-4 p.m. Oct. 27. Seating is limited, so please RSVP by phone at least two days prior to the second session. Grand Villa of Largo, 750 Starkey Road. Free. Call (727) 586-0108.
14 Thursday
CarePartners Night: This special event, sponsored by Barrington Terrace, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church and Ruth's Promise Community Care Center for Adults, is meant to provide fellowship and education for families involved in senior care. 5:30 p.m. Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 455 Missouri Ave., Largo. Call Dawn at (727) 242-0757.
Thrill The World Practices: Last year, 198 St. Petersburg-area residents helped set the record for the Largest Simultaneous Thriller Dance of 22,596 people in 33 countries. Thrill St. Pete wants to be even bigger this year. Join fitness instructor Gemma Hughes to learn the moves used in Michael Jackson's Thriller and help break last year's record. 5:30 p.m. The Pier, 800 Second Ave. NE, St. Petersburg. Free. Call (727) 821-6443.
15 Friday
Portrait Painting Demonstration: The Largo Art Association will host a demonstration of portrait painting in oils by Lorraine Ulen, who is currently exhibiting with the Florida Watercolor Society in Tarpon Springs. 11 a.m. Largo Community Center, 65 Fourth St. NW, Largo. Free. Call (727) 518-3131 or visit lorraine-ulen.com.
Senior Excursions: Don't sit at home with little to do. Join other seniors for adventure and fun on these weekly Luncheon Excursions. This week, hop on the bus bound for the Clearwater Jazz Holiday. 9 a.m. St. Pete Beach Community Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Drive, St. Pete Beach. $10 residents, $12.50 non-residents. Call (727) 363-9245 or visit spbrec.com.
Soup's On: The 31st annual St. Petersburg Free Clinic event features a luncheon of soup and bread to raise awareness of hunger in Pinellas County. 11:45 a.m. University of South Florida St. Petersburg Campus Activity Center, 140 Seventh Ave. S, St. Petersburg. Donations will be accepted. Call Angel at (727) 821-1200, ext. 114 to RSVP.
16 Saturday
Car Show: If it has a motor, you might find it at this show. Nearly 80 custom cars, street cars, trucks, race cars, muscle cars, motorcycles and possibly even planes are expected to be shown. Benefits SkillsUSA for a skilled work force. 10 a.m. Pinellas Technical Education Center, 901 34th St. S, St. Petersburg. Free for spectators and noncompeting cars; $15 to compete for awards. Call (727) 422-0787.
Gulfport Centennial Celebration: Gulfport turns 100 and celebrates with an arts and crafts show, auto show, live entertainment, water ski exhibition, Centennial Taste of Gulfport, Lions Club Shrimp Boil and the Centennial Art Show capped off with fireworks. 11 a.m. Downtown along Beach Boulevard. Free. Call (727) 893-1118.
16 Saturday
Pops in the Park Fall 2010: Pack a picnic basket and get set to enjoy a night of music under the stars. Guest conductor Stuart Malina is on the podium, with Jacqueline Shoda-Ewasaki, soprano, and Ian O'Brien, tenor, for a program of favorites by Brahms, Dvorak and Offenbach, along with a salute to big band music and selections from South Pacific and Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture closes the evening. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs to sit on. Preconcert performance from 6-6:30 by finalists from the VSA Florida Young Soloists Competition. 7 p.m. Vinoy Park, 501 Fifth Ave. NE, St. Petersburg. Free. Call (727) 892-3337.
