Times staff
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Hillsborough
Apply for program grant to fight obesity
UnitedHealth Group and Youth Service in America are sponsoring a "Health Heroes" program grant for Florida residents ages 5 to 25 to design antiobesity programs that will be implemented in their community. Applications for the grant are due by midnight today. Learn more at ysa.org/heroes.
Free shots offered for adult cat adoptions
Adopt an adult cat from the Humane Society of Tampa Bay or Hillsborough County Animal Services and receive free shots for the life of the cat at 440 N Falkenburg Road or 3607 N Armenia Ave. The program runs through February. Call (813) 744-5660.
It's a crucial year for Foster Angel program
The Foster Angel Program has the most children in need than any year before. The program gives Christmas gifts to thousands of foster children in Hillsborough County. To donate new, unwrapped Christmas gifts to the program, call (813) 677-7376.
Parents: You can learn to do a better job
Parents can now register for a class that is part of a national program called STEP, Systematic Training for Effective Parenting, from 6:20 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday at Chamberlain High School, 9401 N Boulevard. This class meets on Tuesday evenings for five weeks and Monday and Tuesday on week six. Registration is $36 plus $14.90 for the book. Call (813) 273-3652.
Downtown
Journalist Pat Duggins to speak on space
Meet journalist Pat Duggins who recently penned Trailblazing Mars: NASA's Next Giant Leap, at noon today at One Tampa City Center, 201 N Franklin St. The cost is $30. Call (813) 273-3616.
Times columnist has some winner picks
The League of Women Voters of Hillsborough County and the Kiwanis Club of Tampa will host a luncheon with St. Petersburg Times columnist Daniel Ruth, discussing "Upcoming Elections: Winners and Losers," from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Wednesday in Icons Restaurant, Fourth Floor, St. Pete Times Forum, 401 Channelside Drive. $15 for buffet lunch. Reserve by noon Tuesday. Call (813) 380-3311.
Learn those trippy Latin dance steps
Debra Loran will teach students basic steps, turns and positions used in Latin dances during a four-week "Latin Rhythms Ballroom Dance Workshop," from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. Wednesday at Patel Conservatory, 1010 N MacInnes Place. Students will be able to dance the salsa, merengue, bachata, merengue hustle and tango by the end of the course. The class will also meet on Nov. 3, 10 and 17. No experience necessary. Partners not required. $80 per series. Call (813) 222-1002.
South Seminole Heights
Like to talk horror films? Today's the day
John Hardin discusses various classic American horror films during "Secret Movie Lecture No. 4," at 7 p.m. today at Tempus Projects, 5132 N Florida Ave. Bring a folding chair, pillow or floor mat. An open discussion follows the lecture. Free ($3 donation appreciated).
Bayshore Beautiful
Health screenings free at DoCare Clinic
African Ambassadors will offer a day of free health screenings, African food, drinks and prizes during the Seventh Annual Sankofa Medical Health Fair, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at DoCare Walk-In Clinic, 3317 W Gandy Blvd. Services offered at no cost include: prostate and colon cancer screening, blood pressure check, whole blood sugar test, lifestyle counseling, HIV/STD testing, blood work, X-ray and body massages. Call (813) 878-2223.
Hyde Park
Chronic diseases can be self-managed
Tampa General Hospital presents the six-session program, "Chronic Disease Self-Management," providing information and practical skills for managing chronic health problems, at 1 p.m. Wednesday at 740 S Village Circle. Registration is required. Call toll-free, 1-800-822-3627.
Women can learn financial stability
Women in personal crisis are invited to the three-part workshop, "Empowering Women for Financial Services," where they will learn how to build financial stability through goal setting, money management, and credit maintenance, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at the Centre for Women, 305 S Hyde Park Ave. Free. Reservations required, call between 1 and 4:30 p.m. to register.
Ballast Point
Seniors can learn how to avoid being conned
Seniors can learn better ways to protect themselves from becoming victims of scams and con artists during the program "Safeguard Our Seniors," from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday at Grand Court Tampa, 4902 Bayshore Blvd. Light refreshments will be served. Free. Call (813) 835-4475.