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By BARBARA ROUTEN, Tribune correspondent

Published: November 14, 2007

RUSKIN - Ronald Carford, commander of the Apollo Beach Sail and Power Squadron, with James "Don" Freeman, education officer, and Jackie Freeman, secretary, recently presented a certificate of appreciation to senior librarian John Bostick of the SouthShore Regional Library for allowing the squadron to hold its Boat Smart and Chart Smart courses there.

"The idea of using the library facilities came about when John Bostick ... spoke to the squadron membership earlier in the year," said squadron member Charles Feldschau.

The squadron is part of a 93-year-old boating organization comprising 450 squadrons across the country. It focuses on boating education, the environment, community service "and just plain water-related fun," Feldschau said.

Anyone interested in pre-registering for upcoming safety courses and inspections may do so at the squadron meeting at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church, 5309 U.S. 41, N., Apollo Beach. There is no obligation to join the squadron.

For information, e-mail Feldschau, at cfeldschau @tampabay.rr.com, or call (813) 785-5086.

'Kindergarten' Play To Double As Audition

PLANT CITY - The Durant High School Thespian Troupe 5444 will present Ernest Zulia's musical, "All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten," which is based on several of Robert Fulghum's books, at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday.

"'Kindergarten' gives us lessons on life and how to live it by using short snippets of meaningful dialogue and music," said Ed Mason, drama and thespian sponsor at the high school. "The production is lighthearted, cute, thought provoking and just a real good time. You will learn the values in sharing, caring and even flushing."

Onstage will be Sarah Mitchel, Meagan Stevenson, Jordan Dorsey, Sam Roberts, Lindsey Mutert and Travis Duncan.

"I saw this production years ago and fell in love with it ...," Mason said. "I think our audience will enjoy the characters' antics.

"There is a twofold reason that this show could be something special for Durant's Thespians. This production will be judged by Florida State Thespians with the hope of being selected to perform again in April at the Florida State Thespian Festival at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center."

Tickets are $8 per adult or $7 per student and senior and may be reserved by calling Mason at (813) 757-9075, Ext. 280, or by e-mailing him at Edward.Mason@sdhc.k12 .fl.us.

Kiwi Club Luncheon

BRADENTON - The Florida Gulf Coast Chapter of the Kiwi Club will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Rosedale Country Club, 5100 87th St. E.

Members and prospective members are welcome. Reservations are required before Thursday. Call Kathy Kridel in Cortez, (941) 730-4027, or Nan Dorsey in Sun City Center, (813) 633-8132.

The Kiwi Club membership comprises working and former flight attendants from Trans World, American and other airlines that merged with or were acquired by American Airlines. They come together for fellowship and community service.

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DAR Learns About Crime Prevention

SUN CITY CENTER - The Col. George Mercer Brooke Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at 1 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Atrium Complex, 1009 N. Pebble Beach Blvd.

Refreshments, served by hostesses Pat Fricke and Barbara Oliver at 1 p.m., will be followed by the meeting featuring speaker Steve Nicholson of the Metro Crime Prevention Organization at 1:30.

Members are asked to bring unwrapped Christmas gifts for male or female veterans at the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital.

Members of this and other DAR chapters and women interested in becoming a member may attend the meeting. For information, call Nancy Payne, (813) 634-6017 or visit www.geocities.com /cgmbdar.

Cut-The-Diamond Plus Square Dance

SUN CITY CENTER - The Sun City Center Swingers Square Dance Club will hold its Cut-the-Diamond Plus Square Dance with pre-rounds from 7 to 7:30 p.m. and plus dance with rounds from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday in Rollins Theater, 970 Cherry Hills Drive.

Van Coble will call and Mary Wiewiora will cue. Refreshments will include punch provided by the club and diamond-shaped food brought by members.

On Dec. 7, the club will present its Holly Christmas Square Dance in Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd. Pre-rounds will begin at 7 p.m.; plus dance with rounds will go from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Members are asked to bring hors d'oeuvres and recipes to share.

Beginners may attend classes from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays. A plus dance workshop is from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd. Coble instructs. Regular plus dances are from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Fridays, usually in Community Hall, but sometimes at Rollins Theater.

For details, contact Leah Micklatcher, (813) 633-3986, or Terry Hatch, (813) 633-0551.

Pelican Players Present 'Marrying Walt'

SUN CITY CENTER - The Pelican Players will present James Danek's comedy, "Marrying Walt," at 7:30 p.m. Sunday and at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Monday at the Kings Point Clubhouse Theater, 1900 Clubhouse Drive.

Tickets, $8 per person, are available at the clubhouse box office.

"The play is a fast-paced comedy about two seniors Walt, played by Bill Turcotte, and Mary, played by Mick Milano living together in a trailer park in Central Florida," said producer Chet Budziak. "Everyone agrees this play is uniquely appropriate for all residents of Sun City Center."

This "fun-filled event with a bit of drama," said Dora Murray, publicity chairwoman for the Pelican Players, explores the theme that "men and women are as different as night and day."

Many of the cast members "have considerable background in community theater," Budziak said, "and are particularly enthusiastic about how our senior residents can identify with the humor and characters of the play."

They include Judy Michael as Walt's daughter Randee; Hank Wolf as Walt's son Lory; Delyse Axinn as Mary's neighbor; the Rev. Tracy Wilder as Father Tom Goldman; and Richard Axinn as the Vegas taxi driver. Mary Ann Mosely is a producer; Rose Ostrander is prop person.

"Joanna Rudy, director and Polly Schneider, assistant director, bring extensive theatrical experience to the show," Budziak said.

There will be a meet and greet after each performance that "will give members of the audience a chance to chat with the cast and partake in some complimentary refreshments," Murray said. "Do come."

The Pelican Players' board of directors has started a patron program, coordinated by Faye Bradford. A donation of at least $25 will grant patron status. Contributions will fund the Pelican Players' scholarships for area high school students studying fine arts in college.

Patrons' names will appear in playbills. Patronage may be renewed annually and may be made as a memorial tribute in the name of another person. An annual thank-you event will honor patrons.

Those interested in becoming a patron may send a check payable to The Pelican Players with the patron's name on the memo line in care of Faye Bradford, 1603 Hovington Circle, Sun City Center FL 33573-6318.

Snippets

South Shore Sound Chorus seeks women singers for the "Holiday Harmony" show to be held Dec. 16. Rehearsals are from 7 to 8 p.m. Mondays; Nov. 19, 26; Dec. 3 and 10. For information, call Delores Lines, (813) 633-6380. ... The Sun City Center Kayak Group will paddle up the Braden River to Linger Lodge on Thursday and up the Peace River at Bartow on Nov. 29. The group, which meets at 9 a.m. Thursdays in the Winn-Dixie parking lot, 4445 S.R. 674, Sun City Center, does not have an outing scheduled Thanksgiving Day. Call Mike Raff, (813) 642-8624, for details. ... The Marine Corps League Auxiliary, Riverview Unit 1226, invites people to enjoy meatloaf, mashed potatoes, gravy, salad, green beans and dessert from 4:30 p.m. until the food is gone Saturday at American Legion Post 148, 7240 U.S. 301, S., Riverview. The meal is $6 per person. Take-out meals are available. For details, call Pat Skelding, (813) 672-1778.

Send news and photos of community interest to Barbara Routen at The Tampa Tribune, 505 W. Robertson St., Brandon FL 33511, e-mail neighbors @tampabay.rr.com or call (813) 657-4531.

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