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Largo Leader community news briefs
| Article published on Wednesday, June 24, 2009 |
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'Play it Safe" on Saturday, June 27
LARGO - Organizing for America and the Largo Police Department are cooperating to "play it safe" and collect and dispose of expired and leftover prescription medications properly.
oN Saturday, June 27, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. bring expired, outdated and not needed prescription drugs to the Largo Police Department, 201 Highland Avenue, Largo. For more information, call James O'Gara at 727-517-9476
Prescription drug abuse is a serious and fast-growing problem in the United States. Pharmaceuticals can be just as dangerous as illicit drugs and are more readily available. Make sure that leftover painkillers, antidepressants, heart medications, etc. are not within reach of children – both toddlers and teenagers.
Prevent a heartbreaking incident in which a child (or pet) ingests a powerful substance that can be tragically harmful or deadly. Play it safe and dispose of expired and leftover medications properly. They should never be flushed or just dumped in the garbage. Lincourt Pharmacy will sponsor a "safe destruction" exhibit.
Habitat for Humanity home to be turned over to family
LARGO – Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas will have a home dedication ceremony for the Mitchell family on Saturday, June 27, 11:30 a.m. The city funded the purchases of the lot. The dedication will be at 416 Seventh Ave. N.E., Largo.
The dedication of the home is a ceremony that celebrates the family receiving keys to their first home as well as a display of appreciation for the volunteers and sponsors to have worked to help the Mitchell family achieve their goal of home ownership.
The event is open to the public.
Largo offers several youth camps
LARGO – The Largo Recreation, Parks and Arts Department offers an exciting array of camps for children.
Those looking to keep minds active and learning will enjoy camp themes like fine arts or my first camp.
Those who want to stay moving may join one of the many sports camps, including golf, cheerleading, hockey and more. Registration is already in progress and limited space is available.
Camps in progress or starting June 29 are cheerleading, street hockey, skateboarding, flag football, volleyball, skimboarding, triathlon, fine arts, princess ballet, tennis academy, mad science and my first camp.
Check out the camp guide online at largo camps.com for our full selection of sports, educational, art, theater and adventure camps. Register today by calling 518-3016 or 518-3125.
Largo, It’s Your Day to Play
LARGO - Largo, It’s Your Day to Play, Saturday, July 11, 9 a.m., Highland Complex, 400 Highland Ave N.E.
The Recreation, Parks, & Arts Department is giving residents a free day to play. On July 11, starting at 9 a.m. There will be something free at all these locations. Join us for free trees, free classes, demonstrations and activities.
Visit the following locations for program information and a schedule of events: Community Center, Highland Recreation, Family Aquatic Center, Southwest Complex, Southwest Pool, Largo Golf Course, Largo Central Park, Largo Cultural Center, Bayhead Complex, and Northeast Park. Bring in a new member to any facility and enter to win a hotel stay courtesy of BayStar Hotel Group. Call 518-3016.
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Article published on Wednesday, June 24, 2009
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