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Kids, be a Starlet for a day

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By LENORA J. LAKE

Tribune correspondent

Published: October 28, 2009

INTERBAY - The Robinson High School Starlets, a 28-member color guard team, will have their first Starlets of the Future Day on Sunday.

The event, from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Robinson gymnasium, 6311 S. Lois Ave., is open to students ages 6-11. The students will learn a routine from the Starlets and perform with the group at the Nov. 6 home football game against Strawberry Crest.

Registration is $25. Students will receive a T-shirt, snacks during the practice and pizza before the game performance. To register, contact Diane Pchelins at Dame1103 @hotmail.com.

The Starlets march with the band, dance and perform to contemporary music using flags and rifles as props. Last year, the team won a silver medal in its division at the state championships in Winter Guard.
Museum hosts Crescent Dinner

UT CAMPUS - Guests at the H.B. Plant Museum's recent Crescent Dinner went back to 1921 with the meal and music.

The dinner for about 150 guests featured a menu from the Tampa Bay Hotel. Opened in 1891 as a railroad destination, the hotel now houses the University of Tampa and the museum. The meal included lettuce hearts, stuffed chicken breasts, spinach and a delicate white cake.

The tables were adorned with fresh-cut greenery from the university's grounds, and museum board members provided china and silverware from their personal collections.

During the dinner, hosted by Scott and Jill Kelley, pianist Paul Wilborn played period classics by Cole Porter, Irving Berlin and George Gershwin.

Tampa Mayor Pam Iorio told the guests: "This is the icon of Tampa; the minarets, the museum. No matter what we build, and how cool it is, nothing beats this great building. It's the heart of Tampa."

She also praised the staff and volunteers. "It's a great board of directors, with one of the most capable and competent executive directors, Cynthia Gandee," she said.

Renee Vaughn, wife of University of Tampa president Ron Vaughn, is president of the museum's board of trustees.

HYPE pledges scholarship money
YBOR CITY - Hispanic Young Professionals & Entrepreneurs (HYPE) has pledged $10,000 to support scholarship programs in Hillsborough County.

HYPE, established in 2006, offers young professionals networking, professional development and community outreach opportunities. All proceeds from HYPE events go toward helping increase the college-going and success rates of Hispanic students in the Tampa Bay area. Braulio Colon is president of the organization.

The next event is Hype-O-Ween 2009, set for 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday at the Lion's Eye Institute, 1410 N. 21st St.

The cost is $15 for members and $20 for others, in advance. Tickets are $25 at the door.

All proceeds support the HYPE USF Latino Scholarship, Take Stock in Children Program and students in Hillsborough County. For information, see www.hypetampabay.org.

Fall events are this weekend

TAMPA - The Wellswood Civic Association will sponsor its 13th annual "Bloody Bryan and Spooky Joe's" Haunted House.

The event will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday and from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at 4806 Wishart Blvd. It is for all ages.

The suggested donation is $4 per person or $10 per family. Group rates are available, and proceeds benefit the association. For information, call (813) 237-3373.

•St. Joseph Church in West Tampa will present its annual fall festival from Thursday through Sunday on the grounds, 3012 W. Cherry St.

The event will feature carnival rides, games, children's rides, entertainment and an array of international foods, including Cuban, Spanish and Italian favorites.

Admission is free. Hours are 5 to 11 p.m. Thursday and Friday, noon to 11 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.

For information, call the church office at (813) 877-5729.

Cancer researcher speaks at luncheon

Leading cancer researcher Carrie Rinker-Schaeffer will speak at the American Cancer Society's Laureate Society of Tampa annual luncheon on Nov. 5 at the Tampa Yacht & Country Club.

She is a nationally recognized leader in metastasis research.

The Laureate Society recognizes the American Cancer Society's most distinguished supporters and honors their commitment to the fight against cancer. The club was designed with significant input from community leaders in Tampa as a way to thank those who provide major annual support to the American Cancer Society.

Members have opportunities to attend small private meetings with leading cancer experts, receive breaking cancer information and obtain access to an American Cancer Society personal medical adviser. This is the inaugural luncheon of the Laureate Society of Tampa. For information about the group, contact Beth Creed Fontes at (813) 319-5926.

Garden groups plan meetings

TAMPA - Mary Lou Harden will present the program "Tips From a Designing Woman" when the Tampa African Violet Society meets at 7 p.m. Nov. 5 at the Ragan Community Center, 1200 E. Lake Ave.

The event is open to the public, free of charge. For information, contact Harden at (813) 689-8700.

•Professor Steve Miciak will speak about "Nature's Canvas" at the Nov. 4 meeting of the Beach Park Garden Club. He will talk about orchids and other plants at the meeting, set for 10 a.m. at the Beach Park Woman's Club, 801 S. West Shore Blvd.

Betty Cox is hostess for the luncheon; Dot Jackson and Lillian Spangler will assist.

The free meeting is open to members and guests.

•Master Gardener Liz Leginton will speak about water gardens at the Nov. 4 meeting of the Sunset Park Garden Club.

The 10 a.m. meeting, open to members and guests, is at the group's clubhouse, 4624 W. Browning Ave.

The luncheon committee is Ellen Eikman, chairwoman, and Maryse Beaudry, Anna Maria DiCarlo, Edna Rodriguez, Lina Sjoblom and Erlene Yost.

For information, call (813) 837-4533.

Tampa Crossroads sets reunion

SEMINOLE HEIGHTS - Tampa Crossroads will have a reunion for past members of the board of directors.

The reunion, a 9 a.m. breakfast Nov. 12, will be hosted by the current chairwoman, Karen Stanley.

The event will be at the Bungalow Bistro, 5137 N. Florida Ave. It will include an update on the 35-year-old human services agency. Sara Romeo is executive director of the agency, 5118 N. Nebraska Ave. For reservations, call (813) 238-5210.

HHS plans Terrier Golf Tourney

TAMPA - The Hillsborough Terrier Golf Tournament, benefiting Hillsborough High School's baseball team, will be held Sunday.

The four-man scramble at Rogers Park Golf Course begins with a 1 p.m. shotgun start. A barbecue follows the tournament.

Registration is $75 per person by calling Kenny White at (813) 789-1770.

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) 259-7662.

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