Times staff
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
HILLSBOROUGH
Bistro group to talk about the Constitution
Join Cafe Philo's discussion of philosophy and life's deep questions during a biweekly gathering in a friendly setting at 5 p.m. Saturday at Toasted Pheasant Bistro, 14445 N Dale Mabry Highway. This week's topic is "Interpreting the Constitution." Free. Call (813) 265-6700.
Chorus needs singers for 2010-11 season
The Tampa Oratorio Singers seeks singers for the 2010-11 season. Auditions are by appointment only at Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church, 3501 San Jose St. Choral or solo experience preferred. Singers need to have sight-reading skills and a short solo piece prepared. An accompanist will be provided. Auditions held through Sept. 13. Call Nancy Callahan at (813) 253-6047.
Motion Film Festival seeks submissions
The Motion Film Festival is looking for submissions for its November festival. Films must be less than 25 minutes long and considered a dramatic short, animated short or documentary short. The late submission deadline is Sept. 15. There is a $20 charge per submission, $15 for students. For information, visit withoutabox.com.
Free special devices available for the deaf
The nonprofit Deaf and Hearing Connection for Tampa Bay offers specialized telephones and ring-signaling devices at no cost to residents who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired. Equipment is available by appointment from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Deaf and Hearing Connection's main office in Seminole or at satellite locations throughout Pinellas and Hillsborough counties. Free hearing screenings, other equipment and hearing aids also available. Call (813) 952-6625 or visit ftri.org.
Plaza Terrace
Programs offer help with pregnancy, cancer
The two-hour class, "How to Have a Healthy Pregnancy," covers important topics related to the second trimester of pregnancy, from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at St. Joseph's Women's Hospital Pavilion, 4321 N MacDill Ave., fourth floor. The cost is $20. Call (813) 443-3078.
On Thursday, the hospital will offer a restorative yoga cancer program to help alleviate the psychological and physical side effects during and after cancer treatments, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the St. Joseph's Hospital Medical Arts Building, 3001 W Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. To register, call (813) 443-3078.
Drew Park
Health, wellness fair on Saturday is free
Hear leaders in the health and wellness field discuss a healthier life from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at Wendy Fit, 13974 W Hillsborough Ave. Food and drinks catered by Hapa Restaurant and Bollywood Cafe. Free. Call (813) 854-5400.