The above note was shared in the St. Pete Beach Library’s Little Free Pantry this week by a grateful recipient. Thank you to everyone donating. The ‘take what you need, leave what you can’ little pantry is located outside the St. Pete Beach Public Library. Learn more about the SPB library here.
Drag Queen Docent Tours
Historically coinciding with St. Pete Pride, the Drag Queen Docent Tour at the Chihuly Collection is a unique and entertaining way to experience the permanent collection of Dale Chihuly’s large-scale installations. Each sold out event in the past has helped the local LGBTQ+ community with a portion of the proceeds being donated to the St. Pete Pride organization. Learn more here.
CTK Needs Donations
Back to School is here! Brick and mortar or virtual, kids still need clothes. Children Pre-K4 thru seniors in High School who are eligible for free and reduced priced lunch or in-crisis can receive a Back-to-School bag from CTK. Read more
Decorate a Square for Black Lives Matter CommUnity Quilt
Quilting in America can trace its roots to a community activity where women would gather to create what many consider a piece of art that also provided physical protection and insulation. Now, NaKena Cromartie wants to use the art of quilting to bring the St. Petersburg community together. The Founder and CEO of SUSTAINABLE SHIFT, Cromarite is introducing the Black Lives Matter CommUnity Quilt to St. Petersburg. Info
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- PARC’s Phantom Golf Tournament Online Auction is now live! Get your bids in before the auction closes on September 19th. Register at https://qtego.net/qlink/parcgolf.
- Coming this October, Boyd Hill Nature Preserve will begin an expansion at its north entrance to include a new educational building and welcome center (with large meeting rooms) PLUS, a public campground. Info
- Register online now for Gulfport Library’s September Teen & Adult virtual spooky craft event on Sept 23rd. Crafters will use glass stones, glue & craft paper to create spooky & adorable magnets. Supplies are limited and available for pickup 9/22. Info
- St. Pete Beach’s October Concert Series returns Fridays next month with new measures to ensure safe social distancing. Info
- MOTE Marine Lab still needs your support. Learn about their Buoyancy matching campaign here.
- The Museum of Fine Arts October Virtual Book Club Book is An American Marriage by Tayari Jones. The MFA Book Club will be held on ZOOM on October 8th 6:30-7:30pm. Info
- St. Petersburg Opera kicks off their 8 part Artist Recital Series next Friday, September 25th. Learn more here.
- There will be a ‘Rise Up 4 Truth’ Rally at Vinoy Park in downtown St. Petersburg this Saturday, September 19th 11am-1pm. Info
REMINDERS:
- The August/September Issue is NOW online. Read it here.
- Place your FALL & HOLIDAY ads in Paradise News NOW! Email Peter Roos at sales@ParadiseNewsFL.com to place your Fall and Holiday ads in Paradise News in Print.
- See what’s biting with Hubbards Marina Fishing Reports here.
- Pinellas County Sheriffs Offices wants you to please lock your car doors and stow valuables out of sight.
- Sea turtle nesting season is underway, and Pinellas County is reminding beach residents and visitors to keep conditions safe for sea turtles to thrive. Learn more here.
- Tickets are now on sale for The 5th Annual Tour of Public & Private Gardens at the Florida Botanical Gardens on Sunday. October 18th. Tickets are $30 in advance. Get yours here.
- Run, walk or stroller roll to help abused children in the 6th Annual SuperHero 5K, Walk & Stroller Roll benefiting Guardian ad Litem (GAL) Foundation of Tampa Bay. This year’s virtual event will be on Saturday, October 10th. Register online at thesuperhero5k.com/.
- Sign up now for The Dali’s online creativity workshop on September 26th. Participants will explore cultural myths we hold about creativity in this FREE interactive Innovation Labs session. Register
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