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The Tampa Tribune

Published: September 8, 2007

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Community Calendar is a listing of upcoming events.

Today

UNCOMMON TRAVELERS: North Rome Baptist Church, 6815 N. Rome Ave., 7 p.m. Former Navy pilot Capt. Neal Schupbach will share his experiences, both in the service and flying jumbo jets. (813) 237-3787.

CANCER FUNDRAISER: Smarty Pants Kids' Boutique, 1548 S. Dale Mabry Highway, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., $20 donation. The event includes a fashion show, drawings, door prizes, balloon art and more; donations support the 3-Day Breast Cancer Walk. (813) 259-4900.

GIRL SCOUTS GATHERING: Zota Theaters, Britton Plaza, 3938 S. Dale Mabry Highway, 9 a.m. to noon. Girl Scouts of Suncoast Council offers a free movie, surprises and activities. (813) 281-4475 or www.girl scoutsofsuncoastcouncil.org.

JEWELRY SHOW: Tampa Convention Center, 333 S. Franklin Ave., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. today and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Hundreds of exhibitors display gems and jewelry from around the world. Visit www.intergem.com.

BOOK DISCUSSION Seminole Heights Branch Library, 4711 N. Central Ave., 10:30 a.m. Join a discussion of 'The Pelican Brief' by John Grisham. (813) 273-3652.

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY: West Tampa Branch Library, 2312 W. Union St., 11:30 a.m. Learn basic digital camera operations. (813) 273-3652.

BOOK COLLECTION: Barnes & Noble, 213 N. Dale Mabry Highway, 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Donate used or new best sellers to benefit the Friends of the Library. (813) 273-3652.

GREYHOUND RESCUE: PETCO, 136 S. West Shore Blvd., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Greyhound Rescue and Adoptions of Tampa Bay will host a meet-and-greet for prospective adoptive or foster owners. (813) 971-4732 or www.great-greyhound.org.

BOOK DISCUSSION: John F. Germany Public Library, 900 N. Ashley Drive, 11 a.m. Join a discussion of 'Winesburg, Ohio' by Sherwood Anderson. (813) 273-3652.

BALLROOM DANCE: American Legion Post 111, 6918 N. Florida Ave., 8-11 p.m., $8; dance and band. (813) 493-2392.

Sunday

BOOK COLLECTION: Barnes & Noble, 213 N. Dale Mabry Highway, 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Donate new or used best sellers to benefit the Friends of the Library. (813) 273-3652.

SUPPORT GROUP: St. Joseph's Hospital, Medical Arts Building, 3001 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., 6:30-8:30 p.m. The Bereaved Parents of USA, Tampa Bay Chapter, offers care and compassion following the death of a child. (813) 832-3175.

Monday

CIVIC ASSOCIATION: Gandy Civic Center, 4207 W. Oklahoma Ave., 7:30 p.m. The Gandy Civic Association meets. (813) 837-1277.

CLUB LUNCHEON: Sam Seltzer's Steakhouse, 4744 N. Dale Mabry Highway, $18. Reservations due today for the Fall for Fashion luncheon Thursday sponsored by the South Tampa Christian Women's Club and Stonecraft Ministries. The luncheon includes a fashion show and guest speaker. (813) 831-6166.

POETRY JAM: Seminole Heights Branch Library, 4711 N. Central Ave., 7 p.m. Local poets are invited to read or listen to poetry. (813) 273-3652.

MEDITATION INTRO: Angel Heart New Age Gift, 3401 Henderson Blvd., 6:30-8 p.m., $9. Developing a Daily Practice introduces meditation from the Kadampa Buddhist tradition. (727) 797-9770.

TRAVEL PROGRAM: Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library, 3910 S. Manhattan Ave., 7 p.m. Join Peace Corps volunteer Patrice Koerper as she talks about the Republic of Macedonia as an inexpensive vacation spot. (813) 273-3652.

WRITING BASICS: David Barksdale Senior Center, 1801 N. Lincoln Ave., 1-2:30 p.m. ABCs of Writing is offered for ages 50 and older. (813) 348-1180.

LEADS GROUP: The Tampa Club, 101 E. Kennedy Blvd., noon-1:15 p.m., $14. Tampa Business Professionals meets for lunch. (813) 221-1441 or www.leadsfl.com.

POWERPOINT, LEVEL 1: Charles J. Fendig Public Library, 3909 W. Neptune St., 7 p.m. Learn the basics of slide design and layout. (813) 273-3652.

CYBER TEENS: College Hill Branch Library, 2607 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., 3 p.m. Teens can spend time in the lab perfecting their computer skills. (813) 273-3652.

LINE DANCING: David Barksdale Senior Center, 1801 N. Lincoln Ave., 9:30-10 a.m., free. Basic line dancing is offered for ages 50 and older. (813) 348-1180.

Tuesday

UDC MEETS: Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library, 3910 S. Manhattan Ave., 10:45 a.m. United Daughters of the Confederacy celebrates its Founders Day. (813) 963-6213.

FRAUD SEMINAR: The Centre for Women, 305 S. Hyde Park Ave., 6-8 p.m. Learn how to avoid becoming a victim of insurance or financial fraud. (813) 251-8437.

DIRECTORS MEET: John F. Germany Public Library, 900 N. Ashley Drive, 6 p.m. Friends of the Library's board of directors meet. (813) 273-3652.

KEYBOARD SKILLS: College Hill Branch Library, 2607 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., noon. Learn about the computer keyboard. (813) 273-3652.

GARDEN CIRCLE: Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library, 3910 S. Manhattan Ave., 7 p.m. The Moonlight Garden Circle seeks members. (813) 251-5059.

NETSMARTZ RULES: Seminole Heights Branch Library, 4711 N. Central Ave., 4 p.m. for third through sixth grade. Netsmartz is an interactive program that teaches children about dangers online. (813) 273-3652.

STORY TIME: Robert W. Saunders Public Library, 1505 Nebraska Ave., 10 a.m. for ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers; stories, finger plays and songs. (813) 273-3652.

BALLROOM DANCE: David Barksdale Senior Center, 1801 N. Lincoln Ave., 7:30-9:30 p.m., $5; a dance featuring a 16-piece orchestra. (813) 348-1180.

CONVERSATIONAL FRENCH: John F. Germany Public Library, 900 N. Ashley Drive, 7-8:30 p.m. Coffee and Conversation with Andre offers an evening of French conversation. (813) 273-3652.

MOUSE SKILLS: West Tampa Branch Library, 2312 W. Union St., 10:15 a.m. Learn how to use the computer mouse. (813) 273-3652.

TODDLER TIME: Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library, 3910 S. Manhattan Ave., 9:30 and 10:15 a.m. for ages 2 to 3 and their caregivers; stories, finger plays and songs. (813) 273-3652.

STORY TIME: Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library, 3910 S. Manhattan Ave., 11 a.m. for ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers; stories, finger plays and songs. (813) 273-3652.

Wednesday

SUPPORT GROUP: The Lotus Room, 1101 W. Kennedy Blvd., 7-9 p.m. The RESOLVE infertility support group meets; free to members, $10 for nonmembers. (727) 612-0573.

SCANDINAVIAN DANCING: Kate Jackson Recreation Center, 821 S. Rome Ave., 7-9 p.m., $3. All ages, couples and singles are welcome. (813) 259-1704.

ART RECEPTION: John F. Germany Public Library, 900 N. Ashley Drive, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.; reception for Luis Rodriguez and Gloria Barreto in the Kotler Art Gallery. (813) 273-3652.

SIERRA CLUB: Children's Board of Hillsborough County, 1002 E. Palm Ave., 6:30 p.m. Master gardener Lucy Hoyt will discuss the Hillsborough County Backyard Wildlife Program. (813) 741-3054 or www.floridasierra club.org/tampabay.

EXCEL, LEVEL 2: Robert W. Saunders Public Library, 1505 Nebraska Ave., 10 a.m. Learn to place simple calculation functions in cells. (813) 273-3652.

BABY TIME: Seminole Heights Branch Library, 4711 N. Central Ave., 11 a.m. for ages 2 and younger and caregivers; books, rhymes, songs and games. (813) 273-3652.

STORY TIME: John F. Germany Public Library, 900 N. Ashley Drive, 10:30 a.m for ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers; stories, finger plays and songs. (813) 273-3652.

CAREER CONNECTIONS: The Centre for Women, 305 S. Hyde Park Ave., 10 a.m.-noon. Career Connections Club is a support and training group for job seekers. (813) 251-8437.

Send Community Calendar information, including your name, address and telephone number to The Tampa Tribune, 3251 Bay to Bay Blvd., Tampa FL 33629; e-mail gscarr@tampatrib.com; or fax to (813) 831-4686.

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