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By BARBARA ROUTEN, Tribune correspondent

Published: February 20, 2008

RUSKIN - Camp Bayou was the site of a plein air workshop Feb. 7.

"Though the weather forecast was rain, nearly 20 outdoor painting enthusiasts participated," said Dolly Cummings, nature center education director.

Suzanne Prach of the John Crawford Art Education Studio at the SouthShore Regional Library organized the event. Dorothy Gardiner, a plein air artist, gave an introductory address to the group, and then the painting began.

Each artist used his or her favorite medium to capture sun-dappled, moss-draped oaks, bright pink and purple blooms on an azalea bush and butterflies that flitted across the canvases.

For information about other Camp Bayou events, visit http://my.calendars.net/campbayou/.

John Davidson To Perform
SUN CITY CENTER - John Davidson will perform at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Sun City Center Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd.

Tickets are $15 per person and may be purchased from 9 a.m. to noon through Friday at the ticket kiosk in the Atrium Building, 945 N. Course Lane.

The public also is invited to the final Friday night show of the 2007-08 season from 7 to 10 p.m. March 7 at Community Hall. It will feature the Michele James Trio and Band.

"The Swingin' Divas and the Paramount Swing Band bring to the stage a great variety of music, including R&B, Motown, pop, swing, ballroom, Dixieland and more," said Judy Schings, entertainment chairwoman for the Sun City Center Community Association.

Seating is at tables of eight. Attendees may bring their favorite beverages and snacks.

Tickets are $14 per person and may be purchased from 9 a.m. to noon weekdays at the ticket kiosk in the Atrium Building.

For information, call Schings, (813) 642-2001.

Artist's Specialty Is Architecture
SUN CITY CENTER - The Art Club of Sun City Center has chosen award-winning artist Janice James as the Artist of the Month for February.

A former designer of layouts and fashion illustrations for newspaper ads, she is now a signature member of the Florida Watercolor Society.

James paints Florida architecture such as quaint beach houses as well as landscapes and seascapes.

"Through my paintings, I hope you can see Florida's natural beauty as I see it," she said.

Her work may be viewed through February at the Sun City Center Library, Sun City Center Chamber of Commerce, A.G. Edwards and Sons, the Golf and Racquet Club, the Sun City Center Visitors' Center and the Art Room Showcase.

University Women Host Symposium
SUN CITY CENTER - The Sun City Center Branch of the American Association of University Women will host a symposium, "A Bridge to Understanding: the Legal System and Its Impact on Women," from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 8 in the Armstrong/Heritage Room, 953 N. Course Lane.

Linda Maatz of Washington, the AAUW national director of public policy and government relations, will speak about legal issues such as gender discrimination, pay and retirement discrimination, and sexual harassment in education and the effect on women.

To attend, send a $14 check payable to AAUW SCC to Mary Ellen Thomas, 825 Oakmont Ave., Sun City Center FL 33573-5138.

Teen Tech Week Competition Set

RUSKIN - Area teens are invited to compete in the Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative's Teen Tech Week Game Zone Tournament qualifying round from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday at the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way.

The grand tournament, which features "Guitar Hero" and "Dance Dance Revolution," will take place March 1 at the Science Library at MOSI, 4801 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa.

For information, call (813) 273-3652.

Queen Stoeber To Begin Her Reign
SUN CITY CENTER - Laureate Zeta Kappa of Beta Sigma Phi will host a salad supper and meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday at the home of 2007 Valentine Queen Judy Schings to honor incoming Queen Peggy Stoeber.

Members are asked to bring a dish to share. President Connie Stephan will open the meeting at 7:30 p.m.

Stoeber, who was raised in the Pittsburgh area, moved to Sun City Center from Salem, Ore., in 1987. Her three children are scattered: her sons live in Portland, Ore., and her daughter and granddaughter in Ohio. Fortunately for Stoeber, she loves to travel.

She also is an avid golfer and bridge player. She became a member of Beta Sigma Phi in 1991 and has served as an officer and host of the chapter's yearly fundraisers.

To kick off Stoeber's reign, a cocktail party with hors d'oeuvres was planned for Saturday at the home of Don and Judy Schings, with dinner afterward at the Sunset Grill at Bahia Beach.

For information, call Shirley Turner, publicity chairwoman, at (813) 634-2119, or Stephan at (813) 634-7890.

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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