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WorshipSt. Alban’s Offers Thanksgiving Service All are invited to a Thanksgiving Eve Service, “God shed His grace on thee!” on Wednesday, November 21st at 6 p.m. at 8451 Blind Pass Road in St. Pete Beach. One of the hallmarks of being “in Christ” is the evidence of a thankful heart. As has been their tradition in recent years, they gather on Thanksgiving Eve to proclaim the goodness of God, to pray for country and to give thanks for the privilege of citizenship and life in the United States of America. It is a simple service of Evening Prayer lasting about 45 minutes. You can be on your way and back home to set the table for Thanksgiving Day in no time, at all! Call 360-8406.

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Thanksgiving Dinner at Paradise Lutheran Paradise Lutheran Church of Treasure Island will host its traditional Thanksgiving dinner at 12 noon on Thursday, November 22nd. Free and all are welcome. Make your reservation at 360-5739 or 347-2272. The church is located off the TI Causeway at 10255 Paradise Boulevard.

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Winter Showby Luba Robinson Award winning Treasure Island Art Guild members are now exhibiting their art at the Community Center through January 2, 2013. This is a show not to miss! Today we will feature the work of Ruth Philipon and Arlene Shoemaker. The spirit of her extensive world travel experiences permeates the creative imagery of renowned artist, Ruth Philipon. With mixed media and an exemplary use of color, texture and design, she gives us “The Gentle Wind”, “Holding Together”, and “Enthusiasm”, a series of visual works related to “I Ching”, a classic Chinese book of wisdom. “Legacy China” is an acrylic and paper collage on canvas. Pastel artist Shoemaker, who “will always be a student”, uses the visible brushstrokes and luscious colors of Impressionism, to describe “Path by the Bay”, “Cozumel Shopping” and the heart of “River Street Savannah” lined with artisans. “Tourist Trap” suggests an off the beaten track shanty that draws us to fun and interesting souvenirs. Our community center is located on 106th Avenue, just east of Gulf Blvd. Call 547-4575 ext. 238 for hours of operation.

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Gulfport Lions Pancake Breakfast The Gulfport Lions will be presenting their third Pancake Breakfast of the season on Saturday, December 1st, from 7 a.m to 11 am. Please note these new serving hours. Breakfast will be served at the Gulfport Lions Center, 4630 Tifton Drive S. in the Gulfport Marina Area. Pancakes with syrup, scrambled eggs and sausage with coffee or tea to drink, and all you care to eat at the donation price of $5 per person. Bring your entire family and friends and spend an enjoyable morning overlooking beautiful Boca Ceiga Bay. You might even see some

manatees. Children really love these breakfasts. This year as in the past, we ask you to bring a toy unwrapped to put into our Christmas Toy Box. They will be making their annual Christmas toys and food distribution soon. When you come and support their fund raising activities, you are doing much to help them help those in need. Gulfport Lions is a service organization, meeting the needs of those less fortunate, especially at this time of the year.

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Chanukah Celebration Come and enjoy this wonderful time of the year with us by attending the Chanukah celebration at Beth-

El Shalom. They will be lighting our gigantic 10 ft. menorah as well as serving potato latkes, singing Chanukah songs, learning, dancing, playing games, and having fun. Bring your own menorah and candles and join them for their united lighting ceremony. They will be celebrating together on the 7th night of Chanukah, on Friday evening Dec. 14th at 7:00. Beth-El Shalom Messianic Congregation is located at the corner of 17 St. and 29th Ave. N. in St. Petersburg. All are welcome, Free admission. Call 345-7777 or visit www.Jewishheritage.net.

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First Friday Flea and Pantry Donations First Friday is not only Art Walk, but you can start your day off with a great flea market find at the Gulfport Senior Center. The Center now is having their Flea market the First Friday of every month with the next one on Friday, December 7 from 9 a.m. – noon. You can find great deals, while helping to support the Senior Center programs, events and other needed items. Donations of small items are always welcome. With holidays around the corner, please bring a canned good or two to the new “bucket of love” which will be located by the Flea market on November 2. This food goes into the Center pantry where local seniors who are less fortunate can get the assistance they need. For more information or to get involved call 727-893-2237.

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Q: How does one qualify to run for office in Gulfport?

A: According to the city clerk’s office, qualified candidates will meet the following requirements:• Candidates must be a resident of his or her ward (mayoral candidates must be a resident of the city) for one year before they can qualify• Candidates must return 10 signed petition cards. Mayoral candidates must have those cards signed by registered voters in the city while candidates for council must have the cards signed by registered voters in his or her ward• Candidates must complete paperwork designating a campaign treasurer and a bank, a signed loyalty oath, statement of financial interest, and signed and notarized intention to run. The clerk’s office can notarize these forms. • Candidates must pay a filing fee ($96 for mayoral candidates and $72 for council candidates) with a check drawn on the campaign bank account. If a candidate cannot pay the fee they may submit an “undue burden” affidavit.

Interested in running? Pick up a candidate packet at the clerk’s office at city hall. Qualifying begins at 8:30 a.m. on December 3 and ends at noon on December 10.

G.E.M.S Takes you Shopping Looking to go shopping? The Gulfport Elderly Mobility Service (G.E.M.S.) has special drops during the week to help with transportation of weekly shopping. GEMS offers hourly trips to South Pasadena on Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays. Also, G.E.M.S. provides transportation to the Tyrone Shopping area on Tuesday mornings and Thursday afternoons as well as service to Walmart and Aldi every Tuesday afternoon. The City of Gulfport offers transportation service for residents 55 and older. GEMS (Gulfport Extended Mini-Bus Service) offers rides to grocery stores, medical appointments, etc. The $65 annual registration fee entitles members to ride GEMS for $2 per one-way trip and is good for one year from date of registration. Call 727-893-2242 for more information on this affordable door-to-door transportation service.

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Hawaiian Hula Dance Class Learn to dance the Hawaiian Hula at the Gulfport Recreation Center, 5730 Shore Blvd. So. on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to noon, starting Nov. 28th and ending Dec. 19th. The cost is $32. The instructor will be Kalina, who has studied hula for over 30 years. She will share her dance knowledge, stories and protocol. Have lots of fun while doing a gentle exercise, great for strengthening bad knees! Call Kalina at 727-251-0424.

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By Holiday Mathis The unpleasant arrangement of Mars and Uranus dissolves early in the week, and stressful events are soon overshadowed by more favorable aspects. In general, it will be easier to face feelings. New hope takes hold and brings with it a greater sense of control. Mercury goes direct, and Venus aligns with Saturn. Instead of reacting to life, it’s easier to pause, regain equilibrium and take action from a sense of calm. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The proof isn’t always in the pudding. Sometimes, for reasons beyond your control, the end result does not reflect the good intention and solid effort that went into a task. But when you do the right thing, the satisfaction you derive from your action is “pudding” enough and most fulfilling. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You rightly feel that situations are made or broken by the level of attention that goes into the finer points. It takes time to become masterful, but you’re hard-pressed to think of a better way to spend the hours. Your thoroughness will refine not only your contribution, but also your character. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You will be blessed with reliable sources. This is true partly because you’ve already been extremely discerning as to where you seek advice and help. You know better than to trust anyone who doesn’t have first-hand experience in your area. Your chosen advisers won’t let you down. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Obstinance is its own obstacle. If you insist that there’s only one way a task can be completed, you’re sure to come across a blockage of that one path. But when you’re open to different perspectives, such blocks are merely indicators to go around, over or under. ARIES (March 21-April 19). You have a burning need to confide in someone, though it’s still difficult to

know who is trustworthy. Even your own diary, if left unprotected, could reveal you. So be judicious. Protect your right to privacy, and you’ll control your image and reputation. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). People don’t always behave nicely or respond in the expected way. But when people disappoint you, there’s something to gain from the experience -- namely, you develop tolerance. Tolerant people are happier, more energetic and more likely to change the world even, as they contribute to world peace. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). There’s very little you could say about yourself now that wouldn’t come across as bragging. Better to leave the commentary about you and your accomplishments to someone else. You’ll be surprised at who sings your praises when you refuse to do so. You have more fans than you know. CANCER (June 22-July 22). This week your choices will have a favorable affect on a younger person. You’ll make this person happy twice: first, when your action makes life easier and better, and then again when this person imitates your action and makes another person’s life easier and better. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You can roam far without moving a muscle. Sometimes this doesn’t serve you well. This week the daydreams that come at inappropriate times are a distraction that could hurt your productivity. Remember, if you can focus your mind, you can rule your world. Make the effort. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Personal ambition has a way of limiting a person’s experience. Your happiness will be amplified as you broaden your definition of success to include goals that encompass not only your own achievements but the achievements of others, as well. You can judge the worthiness of a goal by how many people it will touch. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Wanting a moment to end so you can get to the

next one is a trap. There is no “later.” Everything happens now. So don’t run from the uncomfortable mix of anticipation and apprehension in the air this week. Instead, take a breath and agree to feel it. The now moment is a gift; that’s why it’s called the present. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). The week’s events will seem designed to highlight your individuality and style. You’ll remain uniquely yourself. You’ll teach others through your action. You won’t teach them how to be you or do as you do. Instead, you’ll teach that it’s best for everyone to express a unique spirit. This Week's Birthdays: Within the next six weeks, you’ll change your mind about what you really want, and by the start of 2013, you’ll happily be pursuing a new trajectory. December events are made memorable by romantic scenarios. January brings creative influences. You’ll make more money when your work environment becomes healthier, possibly because of a personnel change. March brings a better balance of work and family. A mentor encourages self-reflection, which leads to an important discovery.

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Register your Car in Holiday Show The Corey Area Business Association is hosting its second Car & Truck Show on Saturday, December 15th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Show will be open to the public and held on the 300-400 Block of Corey Avenue. Registrations are now being accepted. Pre-registration ends one week before show. Show is open show to all years, makes and models and is a judged show. There will be 63 total awards. Event runs rain or shine. Entry fee is $15 pre-registered $20 day of show. Cars for sale are $10 day of show. For registration form and/or more information call 727-547-8082 or go to www.premiumcarshows.com. Corey Car & Truck Show is sponsored by Premium Productions, CABA and City of St Pete Beach. Awards provided by Dudley’s Trophies, Pinellas Park.

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A New Musical from Gil Perlroth The Gulfport Community Players are proud to present a new musical, “Once Upon a Bench”. This musical was written by Gil Perlroth, a Gulfport resident. You may remember that Gil wrote “Gulfport: The Musical” in 2010, celebrating Gulfport’s 100th Anniversary. Gil also wrote the very successful musical revue, “Ain’t Retirement Grand!” which is still playing at various venues throughout Florida. If you’re tired of violence and dysfunctional family dramas, “Once Upon a Bench” is a warm, delightful musical about love in the middle years. Directed by Daniel Harris, the musical features Nancy Wright and Bob Hines as its cast. With 14 new songs, which you will walk out humming, this musical should have particular appeal to seniors, retirees, and anyone over

the age of 40. The musical will run for two weekends, November 30th through December 9th. Performances will be at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday evenings and 2 p.m. for Sunday matinees. All performances will be held at the Players’ Back Door Theater, located at 1619 49th Street S. in Gulfport. Tickets are just $15 and there is plenty of free parking right at the theater. Reservations are strongly advised and can be made by calling the Players at 727-322-0316. Tickets may also be available at the door but don’t count on it! For more information, contact Gil Perlroth at 727-343-8560. To see photos from this musical, or just to

get directions to this theater, visit the Players’ website at http://www.gulfportcommunityplayers.org.

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NARFE to Meet National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) Chapter 1140 will hold their luncheon meeting and program on Wednesday, November 28th at 11:30 a.m., at the West Community Library at St. Petersburg College, 6700 Eighth Ave. N. in St. Petersburg. The speaker is Cynthia Moynihan and her hearing dog, Larue, who will present “Hearing Loss and Assistant Dogs”. Please RSVP to Doris Weitz at 727-329-8069.

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Town Shores Red Hatters November was a busy month for Town Shores Red Hatters. Numbers

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Celebrate? With all that’s going on in our economy, our nation -- our world? You may be thinking that’s the last thing you’ll be doing now during the holiday season, or anytime soon. If so, let me encourage you to think again. Now, of all times, we need to celebrate wherever and whenever possible. In their book, “Why Good Things Happen to Good People” (Broadway Books, 2007), authors Stephen Post and Julie Neimark tell us that celebration is one of the most important ways that we express gratitude. Celebration is gratitude

in action, and celebration -- like rest, seat belts and green leafy vegetables -- is good for us! Celebration creates joy. Feeling down in the dumps? Celebrate something or someone. The gratitude you feel as a result of celebrating others, or creation in general, will help you to be less materialistic and therefore more easily satisfied with what life brings your way. It’s a fact that gratitude actually creates joy within our souls. Celebration is good for your health. The gratitude that wells up from the act of celebration has been studied scientifically for its health benefit. The results prove that gratitude is strongly linked to emotional and

physical health. Just five minutes of gratitude can shift the nervous system toward a calmer state. Celebration creates a circle of love. When we rejoice in the presence and accomplishments of others, they feel uplifted. Research has shown that acts of gratitude encourage those around us, creating a circle of reciprocal love. Celebration moves us from fear to faith. Studies show that the most grateful people have often been through difficult and challenging experiences. Individuals who have overcome adversity are more optimistic and grateful than the average person. Celebration shifts us from tired to inspired. Reminding ourselves of how good life really is cultivates gratitude. Recent research shows that emotions work at lightening speed and often bypass reasoning. By cultivating gratitude, we encourage positive feelings that are almost instantaneous -- feelings that are more powerful in their own way than even positive thoughts. Celebration heals. According to a recent study on organ donations, the more gratitude a recipient of an organ feels, the faster that person’s recovery. There were 74 transplant recipients of either a heart, liver, lung, kidney or pancreas who participated in the study. Those recipients who expressed gratitude -- directly, or indirectly by journaling -- felt physically better and functioned at a higher level than those who did not. Looking at the calendar, we will have three natural reasons to celebrate: Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year’s. So pull out all the stops. Celebrate! But don’t let your celebrations end there. Look for every reason imaginable to celebrate: the last day of autumn, the first day of winter, the first snowfall, the shortest day of the year, a child’s progress report, the 100th day of the school year, birthdays, anniversaries, significant milestones, important events. As you look at life through eyes of gratitude, you will discover many reasons to celebrate -- no matter what’s going on in the world. Never miss an opportunity to celebrate.

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