Recreational fishing class to start at Madeira Beach MarinaCaptain David Zalewski, operator of the charter boat Lucky Too III, will teach a six-week recreational fishing course beginning Oct. 10 at the Madeira Beach City Marina, 503 150th Ave. The class will meet on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Subjects to be covered include knot systems; care, selection and use of tackle; electronics; artificial lure inshore fishing; bottom fishing; live bait; hardware trolling, artificial reefs and the cleaning of fish. The fee is $60. For information or to make reservations call (727) 460-9893 or [email protected]
Young Eagles Flight Rally set for Oct. 13The Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 282 will hosts a “Young Eagles” Flight Rally at Clearwater Airpark, 1000 N Hercules Ave. from 8 a.m. to noon on Oct. 13 for youth ages 8-17. Registration is open by going to eaa282.org and clicking on the “Young Eagles” tab. Other activities scheduled for the Flight Rally include a pilot’s briefing, monitoring the aircraft communications and touring the Chapter 282 hangar where an aerobatic airplane is being built.
Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 78 offers safe boating program
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 78 offers a 12-week repeating cycle Safe Boating Program that meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at 1500 Pass-a-Grille Way, St. Pete Beach. Start at any point in the cycle. Arrive the first time at 6:30 p.m. to register. Materials are included in the program, which costs $45 for 12 weeks ($60 for couples sharing). Call (727) 360-4846, (941) 504-4855 or (727) 865-2226.
Volunteer group seeks homes to paint in Safety Harbor
Paint Your Heart Out Safety Harbor, a group of volunteers 100-plus strong, is seeking homes to paint on Paint Day, March 9. To qualify, the homeowner must live in a house in Safety Harbor as their primary residence and have one of the following hardships:
· be over age 62 with a limited income, or;
· be physically disabled, or;
· have a family income equal to or less than the HUD poverty level.
Nominations can remain anonymous and individuals may nominate themselves. Email [email protected], or call PYHOSH President Rick Shampaine at (813) 758-8883.