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Party benefits Kids Charity

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By LENORA LAKE

Tribune correspondent

Published: July 8, 2009

DAVIS ISLANDS - Kids Charity of Tampa Bay will host a sunset cocktail party with a live auction and entertainment at the new Boss & Mennie Luxury Home at 3332 Blanca Ave.

The event will be from 7 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the $6.5 million decorated house.

Tickets are $150 a person, with proceeds to benefit the nonprofit group, which raises funds for A Kid's Place and other facilities and programs for abused and abandoned children. Jon Yob of Creative Recycling is chairman of the board of the organization.

Dress for the party at the 9,000-square-foot home is cocktail casual.

Tickets are available by calling (813) 843-1833 or e-mailing kidscharity@yahoo.com. For information, see www.kidscharitytb.com.

Cocktail party assists program

BALLAST POINT - About 100 guests turned out recently for a cocktail party at the Tampa Yacht Club to benefit the Prodigy Program, a cultural arts program for disadvantaged children.

The East Tampa program is operated by the U.S. Africa Free Enterprise Education Foundation, which was founded by Fassil Gabremariam. It partners with Academy Prep.

Lincoln Tamayo, the academy's headmaster, told guests, "We broaden the children's horizons with art, music, chess, karate and programs like Prodigy."

Two children, Ameena Shabazz and Stephaun Jackson, entertained, and children's artwork was shown.

The event was hosted by Robert Thomas, Dana Ludwig and Irene Guy. Guests included Hillsborough County commissioners Rose Ferlita and Kevin White and former mayor Dick Greco and his wife, Linda McClintock-Greco.

Event to benefit dance professional

TAMPA - The Arthur Murray Dance Studio will hold a benefit night for dance professional Scott Montague, who danced in the previous Celebrity Dancing event for The Spring of Tampa Bay.

He had a brain tumor and returned to England for medical care because he had no medical insurance here. The money raised will help pay for his medical expenses.

The event, at 7 p.m. Thursday, will include a silent auction, tapas, wine, champagne and a professional dance show. It will be at the dance studio, 3217B S. MacDill Ave. Tickets are $50 and available at the studio.

Council members visit Tiger Bay Club

DOWNTOWN - Members of the Tampa City Council will address Tiger Bay Club members and guests July 17.

They will speak about the state of the city at the luncheon meeting at Maestro's at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center. Registration is at 11:30 a.m., and the meeting is at noon.

Tickets are $25 for members and $30 for the public. Reservations are required by calling (813) 741-0004 or e-mailing tigerbay@tampbay.rr.com.

Krewes plan Carnivale Games

TAMPA PALMS - The Krewe of Shamrock and the Krewe of the Black Swan will host the Inter-Krewe Council Carnivale Games.

The event, featuring single and team contests in pool, darts and trivia, will be July 18 at Peabody's, 15333 Amberly Drive.

Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. with the games at 1 p.m. A giant pot will be divided evenly to the winner of each category for his or her charity.

There is no cover charge to watch; competition is $25 per person. There will be food and drink specials.

To register, send a check payable to the Krewe of Shamrock and mail to: Pam Bevis, 18106 Sweet Jasmine Drive, Tampa FL 33647.

Life's Treasures needs donations

TAMPA - The Life's Treasures thrift stores are seeking donations of reusable items for resale.

Volunteers are available to accept donations of gently worn clothing, household goods, furniture, jewelry, accessories, antiques, books and small appliances in working order. Funds raised support the end-of-life care programs offered by LifePath Hospice in Hillsborough County.

Beverly Wallace, director of Life's Treasures, said an increase in the number of shoppers has deleted the stock at the stores at 1918 S. Dale Mabry Highway and 4802 Gunn Highway.

Volunteers accept donations 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. Life's Treasures also offers a pickup service for larger items. For information or a pickup time, call Terry Hudson at (813) 259-1028.

Send news of community interest to Lenora Lake at Tampa Tribune, P.O. Box 191, Tampa FL 33601 or e-mail her at llake@ tampatrib.com or call her at (813) 259-7600.

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