Name: GENEALOGY - SUMMER WORKSHOP: Writing Family Histories
Start: 2024-08-17T10:00:00-04:00
Location: Pinellas Genealogy Society at the Largo Public Library, 120 Central Park Drive, Meeting Room/Jenkins B, Largo, FL 33771

 Pinellas Genealogy Society at the Largo Public Library, 120 Central Park Drive, Meeting Room/Jenkins B,  Largo, FL  33771

10:00 am - 12:00 pm EST - Have fun while learning to write engaging biographies in a clear and concise style! Bring your favorite pen and some research on one or more ancestors to visualize what your successful end results will be. Then, turn dry facts into a compelling story and learn how the best writers do it! Finally, incorporate style techniques to make it more professional. Training includes a useful notebook. Presented by Lori Coffey.

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Saturday August 17, 2024: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EST -&nbsp;Have fun while learning to write engaging  biographies in a clear and concise style!...

GENEALOGY - SUMMER WORKSHOP:  Writing Family Histories

Curlew Hills Memory Gardens

A 9/11 Memorial 
Service will be held at Curlew Hills Memory 
Gardens
 in Palm Harbor Wednesday, September 11 at 10:00 a.m.
Keynote speaker Dan Nigro retired FDNY &amp; 9/11 hero. Retired FDNY and Chief of Department, overseeing all rescue &amp; recovery for the World Trade Center site following 9/11. He retired after 30+ year with the FDNY to become a NY Fire Commissioner. As Chief of Department, Nigro held the highest uniformed rank, overseeing all major uniformed FDNY bureaus: Operations, Training, EMS, Communications, and Fire Prevention. 
Sonya Bryson-Kirksey from the Tampa Bay Lightning
 to sing the National Anthem
Mark Wilson, anchor at FOX 13, as the the Master of Ceremonies
The 
program also includes Honor Guards, U.S. Coast Guard and Pinellas County Sheriff's Office helicopter 
fly-overs, and Thunder the Eagle, from Tampa Bay Rapter Rescue and so much more. 
Arrive early. Once parking is full, admission will be closed.
For more info call Curlew Hills @ 727.789-2000 or visit CurlewHills.com

Local Event: 9/11 Memorial Ceremony

Palm Harbor

9/11 Memorial Ceremony

Wednesday September 11, 2024: A 9/11 Memorial 
Service will be held at Curlew Hills Memory 
Gardens
 in Palm Harbor Wednesday, September 11 at...

Curlew Hills will shine 9/11 Memorial Lights on September 10 &amp; 11 from 8-10 p.m. at their 9/11 Memorial. 
The giant twin beams will shine more than 1000 feet in the sky each evening in likeness to the two beams of light that shined in New York City following 9-11. This beacon of remembrance serves as an iconic symbol of 9/11 that both honors those lives lost and celebrates the unbreakable spirit of America. 
The lights will be on display rain or shine. Bring your family to drive by and see this beautiful display.

Local Event: 9/11 Memorial Light Display

9/11 Memorial Light Display

Wednesday September 11, 2024: Curlew Hills will shine 9/11 Memorial Lights on September 10 &amp; 11 from 8-10 p.m. at their 9/11 Memorial. 
The...

Albert Whitted Park

The Celma Mastry Ovarian Cancer Foundation, (CMOCF) will host its annual One Step Closer to the Cure 5Kand 1 Mile Fun Run on Saturday, September 14, 2024, starting and ending at Albert Whitted Park, 480 Bayshore Drive SE. Individuals and teams are invited to walk, run, or jog with fellow supporters along downtown St. Pete’s spectacular waterfront and raise money to help local women suffering from ovarian cancer. 
To date, CMOCF has donated $1.1 million to women who need childcare, lost wages, housekeeping, transportation to doctor visits, groceries, rent or funds to keep the electricity and water running while they undergo treatment. Funds have also gone to support ovarian cancer research, prevention, and education in our community. 
 “One Step assures survivors a community cares for them,” said Claudette Carlan, Chairman of the Celma Mastry Ovarian Cancer Foundation, created in her mother’s name to help women who were also suffering from this disease. “We get so many thank you notes from families we’ve been fortunate to help. Our greatest accomplishment has been to remain an all-volunteer foundation for more than 20 years and to give hope to the survivor who needs us.”

 
 Race results will be posted to the website and medals awarded immediately following the event on September 14, 2024. Register for the One Step Closer to the Cure at <a href="https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/SaintPetersburg/CMOCF" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Cmocf.org/onestep</a> . The 5K registration fee is $45 per person, plus a $3.70 sign-up fee and the 1-mile walk/run is $35 plus a $3.10 sign-up fee. Participants receive a race T-shirt and a unique referral code to pass along to friends and family. There is also a sleep-in option for $40 plus a $3.40 sign-up fee which includes a T-shirt. Prices will increase on September 6, 2024. 
The 5K starts at 7:30 a.m. and will end at 10:00 a.m. The 1-mile Fun Run begins at 8:30 a.m.
 Please follow and share the Celma Mastry Ovarian Cancer Foundation One Step Closer campaign on Facebook (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/cmocf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/cmocf</a>) and Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/celma.mastry.ovarian.cancer/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/celma.mastry.ovarian.cancer/?hl=en</a>) for race updates and news about pre-race activities. Sponsors include Schmidt &amp; Barton Family Fund, Richard and Denise Mastry, Eaton Orthopaedics, Astra Zeneca, Rob Bowen Design Group, Ann Isaacs, Mastry Engine Center, World Tennis Association, Moffitt Cancer Center, Suzuki Repower, Old Salt Fishing Foundation, St. Petersburg Yacht Sales &amp; Service, Drs. Megan Indermauer, Sarah Miller, and Cheryl Ryder APRN of Women’s Care Florida, Hooters, CD Roma Restaurant, St. Anthony’s Bay Care Health System, Children’s Nest School, ImmunoGen, BayFirst, Sharon C. Brown, Susan Frey, Netco Design, Directors Service Inc., PHrMa and the memories of Niloufer Phillips-Arasakumar and Michelle Massey Foerster. 
Race packets can be picked up on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at St. Pete Running Company at 6986 22nd Ave N., on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Hooters, 4125 4th St N., and on the morning of the race at Albert Whitted Park, 480 Bayshore Dr. SE. in St. Petersburg, starting at 6 a.m. Additional information can be found at Ovariancancerfoundation.org or call (863) 381-2034.

Local Event: Celma Mastry Ovarian Cancer Foundation's One Step Closer 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run

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Celma Mastry Ovarian Cancer Foundation's One...

Saturday September 14, 2024: The Celma Mastry Ovarian Cancer Foundation, (CMOCF) will host its annual One Step Closer to the Cure 5Kand 1 Mile Fun...

Celma Mastry Ovarian Cancer Foundation's One Step Closer 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run

Pinellas Genealogy Society – Virtual Class/Meeting

10:00 - 12:00 pm EST -&nbsp;Every month on the second Saturday, join us for a collaborative learning space to try new writing techniques and to crowdsource writing-related questions and issues. Hosted by Lori Coffey.
 FREE and open to the Public, this virtual meeting will be held online only via Zoom. Click on the link to register in advance for this meeting. Registration is required for all Zoom attendees.

Local Event: GENEALOGY - Writers Special Interest Group

GENEALOGY - Writers Special Interest Group

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Garden Club of St Petersburg, Inc.

<blockquote>The Rare Plant Network Plant Sale Saturday, September 14 -- 9-1pm, Rain or Shine, Free Admission, Public Welcome. Cash Sale (several vendors taking credit cards). Several participating Green Thumb Festival vendors. Garden Club of St. Petersburg, 500 Sunset Drive S, St. 33707Airplants, Ariods to ZZ (Black) Plants, Indoor/Outdoor, Sun/Shade, Landscape, Exotic, Rare Tropicals, unusual and variegated plants -- &nbsp;perennials, vines, trees, Epiphytes, Caladiums, Plumeria, Bromeliads, Rhipsalis, Succulents, Iris, Alocasias, Hoyas, Orchids, Desert Roses,&nbsp;potted, bare root, cuttings, mounted, pups, native and butterfly attractors, worm poop, supplies, yard art.......... Grown by garden club members in Tampa Bay's eco systems. Facebook: The Rare Plant Network or rareplantnetwork20@gmail</blockquote>
<blockquote> Come out and enjoy the RARE PLANT NETWORK SEMI-ANNUAL PLANT SALE under the Oaks. Glad to share our plant knowledge for success in your garden. </blockquote>

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PLANT SALE by The Rare Plant Network

Saturday September 14, 2024: The Rare Plant Network Plant Sale  Saturday, September 14 -- 9-1pm, Rain or Shine, Free Admission,  Public Welcome....

Pinellas Genealogy Society at the Largo Public Library, 120 Central Park Drive, Local History Room (2d Flr),  Largo, FL  33771

1:00 - 2:00 pm EST -&nbsp;As a volunteer, you might find yourself in a leadership position! Even if you didn't plan to become a leader, it’s better when you know what you are doing! Learn skills that are typically taught in business as we reveal leadership secrets for genealogists and other volunteers! This jam-packed session includes meeting expectations, how to create a vision, building trust with your team, decision making, running effective meetings, time management, and strategic planning. Presented by Lori Coffey. This will be a hybrid meeting held in-person in the Local History Room and online via Zoom. Registration is only required for Zoom attendees.

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GENEALOGY - Leadership for Volunteers

Wednesday September 18, 2024: 1:00 - 2:00 pm EST -&nbsp;As a volunteer, you might find yourself in a leadership position! Even if you didn't plan...

Pinellas Genealogy Society at the Largo Public Library, 120 Central Park Drive, Meeting Room/Jenkins B,  Largo, FL  33771

11:00 am - 1:00 pm EST -&nbsp;Genealogy is the same the world around, yet there are some unique challenges when researching African American family history. For example, specific strategies are required to identify and work with records before 1860 and locating identifiable names among government records can raise the difficulty level. Even though it can be challenging, it can also be rewarding. Especially if you plan to volunteer for community projects like our Clearwater Colored Cemeteries program. We’ll provide research strategies to take you around the obstacles to help you find the records you seek. Presented by Taneya Koonce. Taneya Koonce works extensively in the genealogy community with leadership roles in the USGenWeb Project and the Afro-American Historical &amp; Genealogical Society (as National Treasurer and Nashville Chapter President). Through her Academy of Legacy Leaders Facebook community, Taneya facilitates education and inspiration for 2,500 family history enthusiasts. She is an active genealogy &amp; family history blogger and author. Genealogy has been her passion since 2005 especially in technology, historical newspaper research, digital photo &amp; file organization, and genetic genealogy all while keeping family history fun! Note: FREE and open to the public. This is the monthly general membership meeting with educational program. The first 15 minutes of this program will include the Society meeting. This hybrid meeting will be held in-person at the Largo Public Library, 120 Central Park Drive, Meeting Room/Jenkins B, Largo, FL 33771 AND online via Zoom. Registration is only required for Zoom attendees.

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Saturday September 21, 2024: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm EST -&nbsp;Genealogy is the same the world around, yet there are some unique challenges when...

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