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Saturday Market Ybor City
The weekly Ybor City Saturday Market at Centennial Park draws hundreds every Saturday morning with a full array of vendors selling food items, crafts, cigar making, paintings & sculptures, freshly baked on premises breads and pastries and fresh from the farm vegetables. This past week had food trailers tempting your palate but the first upcoming popular neuvo TV food trisk, Ybor City Food Truck Rally is set for Sat Feb 4th from 11- 3pm. and also the past sellout hit of the Annual Flan Festival Feb 25, 11-4pm in which this year Carrie will be a ‘Flan Judge.” To set up as a vendor contact Lynn Schultz at  www.ybormarket.com

Indiana Launches Gay License Plate

Indiana has launched a gay licence plate complete with rainbow logo aimed at young drivers. The state’s Bureau of Motor Vehicles had originally turned down an application for the plate from the Indiana Youth Group, a gay, lesbian and transgender group for people aged 12 to 21. They claimed it did not have statewide appeal and said the group could not ensure profits from the sale of plates would not be used for salaries.

Gay “Honor Killing” Movie Shakes Turkey Up

On a hot summer’s day in 2008, 26-year-old physics student Ahmet Yildiz was shot dead when he popped out from his Istanbul apartment to buy ice cream. The main suspect in the killing, a fugitive still wanted by Turkish police, is Yildiz’s father, who could not accept that his only son was in a homosexual relationship. The case, widely believed to be Turkey’s first gay “honor killing”, has inspired a movie “Zenne”, which opened on January 13 and explores gay sexual identity and prejudice in overwhelmingly Muslim Turkey. Chicago Tribune
UK Muslims Convicted in Landmark Gay Hatred Case

Three British Muslim men were found guilty on Friday of stirring up hatred by distributing leaflets calling for the death of homosexuals in what prosecutors said was a landmark case. The men, from Derby, had posted and handed out pamphlets near their local mosque with the title “Death Penalty?” featuring a mannequin hanging from a noose and saying gay people would to go to hell. The leaflets were part of a protest by a group of Muslim men against a forthcoming Gay Pride parade in the city.

ON The Docket

Hey Carrie – I wanted to share a link to my show last week that the community would find useful… I tackled subjects of teens/violence and the bullying epidemic with USF Criminology Professor Dr. Kathleen Heide.  In the context of  bullying I focused on the Tyler Clementi case from New Jersey and a 15 year old girl who threw herself in front of a bus on Staten Island last week.  Dr. Heide and I covered many issues about how teens can cope with coming out and parents can do the same, how gay teens can deal with bullying and the responsibility that needs to fall on our schools to curb the problem.  Her full interview starts at 12 minutes in.   We are also moving into our new HD studios in Ybor in the next two weeks, so I would love to have you come back on our show when your available.  Hope to see you soon!
Felix
FELIX VEGA
ANCHOR / EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
ON THE DOCKET
HawkRadio.com / WMNF 88.5 HD 4 / wmnf.org
felixveganews@aol.com (813) 727-1003

From the MC Film Mail Bag…

Have you registered for our Winter Conference in February yet?  We’re saving a spot for you, so register today!

REGISTER HERE

The Florida GLBT Democratic Caucus’ Winter Conference is being held February 10-12, 2012 in historic Ybor City, Tampa.  This years Winter Conference is being hosted by the Hillsborough GLBTA Democratic Caucus and includes a welcome reception, exciting ghost tour in historic Ybor City, educational breakout sessions that will help you maximize your impact on local, statewide, and national politics, and much more!

Reserve your hotel room now!

The host hotel, in the heart of Ybor City, is

The Hampton Inn and Suites-Ybor

1301 East 7th Avenue, Tampa, Fl 33605

813-247 6700

www.tampayborcitysuites.hamptoninn.com.

Registration Fees

Members –        $60 by January 31st –

$70 from February 1st –

Non-Members – $70 by January 31st –

$80 from February 1st –

Registrations at the conference will be an additional $10.

Click here to REGISTER TODAY!

Click here to view the conference schedule!

Visit www.FloridaGLBTDemocrats.org to register today!

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Florida Memorabilia, Tropical Touches & Highwaymen Artists

at the Palladium Theater in St. Petersburg

Sunday, January 29, 2012

St. Petersburg College’s historic Palladium Theatre, in downtown St. Petersburg, will be the new location for the “Floridiana Festival & Highwaymen Artist Show,” being held on Sunday, January 29th from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.

The focus of the January 29th “winter show” remains on early Florida tourist memorabilia, but will also see a return to the eclectic offerings of earlier Floridiana Festivals, as well as incorporating a touch of Hawaiiana.  Attendees will find everything for sale from fun Florida travel ephemera and tacky tourist treasures like alligator handbags and flamingo figurines, to vintage Florida photographic art, and citrus and cigar box labels.  Discover small furnishings and lighting made of Cypress knee woods, vintage wall mirrors with flamingo images, ceramic statues of tropical birds, and old Florida art. Decorators will especially enjoy the tropical backcloth pillows.  One of the largest collections of vintage Florida license plates will be available for sale as well.

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Several Florida authors will be participating. Larry Roberts, author of “Florida’s Golden Age of Souvenirs: 1890 to 1930” and considered by many to be the “guru” of collecting old Florida memorabilia will be exhibiting and selling, as well as Ken Breslauer, author of “Roadside Paradise — the Golden Age of Florida’s Tourist Attractions 1929-71” and Wayne Ayers, author of numerous Florida history books, including “Tampa Bay’s Gulf Beaches: Fabulous 1950’s and 1960’s” and “St. Petersburg: The Sunshine City.”

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The Florida Highwaymen are an important part of Florida’s cultural legacy, and the January 29th show is a wonderful opportunity to meet and mingle with these artists, who will be selling their beautiful Florida sea and landscape paintings.  Meet James Gibson, Issac Knight, R.L. Lewis, Roy McLendon Sr. and Carnell Smith at the show.

Complimentary valuations of vintage Florida paintings – including that of the Highwaymen – will be available at the show by an appraiser and expert in the field. If you’re not sure what your old Florida art is worth, or who the artist may be, bring it with you to the show.

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Special features are the lecture and slide presentations.  At 11:30 am, Dr. Gary Moss will discuss “The Culture of Aloha Shirts.” His collection of vintage Aloha shirts is featured in the Schiffer book Hawaiian Shirts: Dress Right for Paradise, and has also been exhibited at the American Textile History Museum.  This interesting talk will cover the history of Aloha shirts, what makes them collectible, and how to recognize if your shirt is valuable.  Wear or carry your vintage Aloha shirts to receive a free appraisal of age and value. Several exhibitors will have vintage Aloha shirts, including “The Aloha Shirt” folks, who will have hundreds of shirts for sale at the show.

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Attendees can also enjoy the lecture “Taking a Textile Trip Back in Time…to the Era of Barkcloth” by Brian Walsh, aka the “King of Barkcloth” at 1:00 pm.  Brian is a textile archeologist of sorts, having spent over two decades searching for the very best of barkcloth designs.  Covered in Brian’s talk will be a discussion of an era gone and the impact barkcloth had on the designs of the time, how to differentiate new from old barkcloths and what are the most collectible patterns and colorways, plus tips on collecting and caring for vintage fabrics.

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Schedule:

10:00 to 5:00

· Exhibitor show/sale of vintage Florida souvenirs, memorabilia and tropical décor

· Complimentary valuations of vintage Florida art – attendees can bring their vintage tropical paintings for a FREE valuation by an expert in Highwaymen and other vintage tropical paintings

· Meet the Florida Highwaymen artists – James Gibson, Issac Knight, Carnell Smith, R.L. Lewis and Roy McLendon Sr.

11:30 am: Lecture “The Culture of Aloha Shirts” by Dr. Gary Moss.

· His collection of vintage Aloha shirts is featured in the Schiffer book Hawaiian Shirts: Dress Right for Paradise, and has also been exhibited at the American Textile History Museum.  This interesting lecture will cover the history of Aloha shirts, what makes them collectible, and how to recognize if your shirt is valuable.  Wear or carry your vintage Aloha shirts to receive a free appraisal of age and value. Several exhibitors will have vintage Aloha shirts, including “The Aloha Shirt” folks, who will have hundreds of shirts for sale at the show.

1:00 pm:  Lecture “Taking a Trip Back in Time…to the Era of Barkcloth” by Brian Walsh.

· Brian Walsh, aka the “King of Barkcloth,” is a textile archeologist and has spent over two decades searching for the very best of barkcloth designs.  Covered in Brian’s talk will be a discussion of an era gone and the impact barkcloth had on the designs of the time, how to differentiate new from old barkcloths and what are the most collectible patterns and colorways, plus tips on collecting and caring for vintage fabrics.

Celebrate Florida’s cultural and historical legacy at the Florida Memorabilia & Highwaymen Show, Sunday, January 29, 2012, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Palladium Theater, 253 Fifth Avenue North in downtown St. Petersburg.  Show admission is $6.00; children under three years are $3.00. Lectures, slide presentations, and Aloha shirt and vintage art valuations are included in the price of show admission.  For further information, call Hula Hula at (727) 421-0441 or visit www.hulahula.biz.

Visit us, LIKE us, confirm you’re coming, comment  on FACEBOOK!

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SPHF ‘Lady in Red’ Sweetheart Dance tickets are going fast!

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TICKETS FOR THE 2012 SONIA PLOTNICK HEALTH FUND’S annual fundraiser, ‘The Lady in Red’ Sweetheart Dance are available for the advance purchase price of only $25 per person for a limited time only! Here’s how to get yours:

Have your tickets mailed directly to YOU, but hurry, payment and SASE must be received by January 30 2012!

Send a self- addressed, stamped envelope (SASE) and your check or money order

(made payable to SPHF)  $25 per person

SPHF

PO Box 530606

St Petersburg, Fl 33747

No waiting in line at will call and you will have the option of Early Check In at our check in table

located inside the Largo Community Center where you will receive your wristband for ballroom and buffet line admission.

When the grand ballroom doors open at 8pm,

you will be able to ‘waltz’ right in.

No waiting in line!!!

If you would like to purchase your tickets by credit or debit card, Visa MC AMex or Discover

click here to go to SPHF.org and use our *PayPal link.

PAY PAL AVAILABLE UNTIL MIDNIGHT FEBRUARY 12, 2012

Your tickets will be available for pickup  at our will call table

starting at 7 pm, photo ID required.

You may contact an SPHF Representative

by email or telephone to  make arrangements for you to pickup, thru February 12 only

SPHF Representatives are not able to process credit card payments. Cash or check only!

Chicky – Chicky2all@aol.com – Seminole & Bay Pines

Dorothy – dandiva@aol.com – Largo & Clearwater

Jen – Jen.Funk85@gmail.com – St. Pete

Jeni – haleybug536@aol.com (727)344-1813
St.Pete & Gulfport

Lisa – (727)517-0706-The Beaches,Madeira,Indian Shores etc.

Marla – Marlaspr@aol.com – South Tampa

Mary – (727)585-2045 – Largo & Clearwater

Phyllis – loloruby@hotmail.com – Gulfport

Shelley – shelley3stu@gmail.com (941)527-2521
Dunedin & Clearwater

Only 450 tickets are available for this event
Advance purchase price $25 only  until February 12
Tickets at the door will be $30

DRESS CODE: BUSINESS CASUAL TO FORMAL

DRESS TO IMPRESS!

NO Jeans NO Shorts NO Sweat Suits No Torn Clothing
No Refunds!

Visit the exclusive professional photographer of the Sweetheart Dance-Xena Brown, from 7pm- til 11 in the garden gazebo and commemorate your evening out with your friends for only $15!

Photography by Xena is the exclusive professional photographer for the 2012 SPHF ‘Lady in Red’ Sweetheart Dance. Cash, V MC D Amex

Jewelry by Lisa and Photography by Xena
Jewelry By Lisa,the exclusive jewelry vendor of the Sweetheart Dance,  will have a display of  jewelry items from 7pm til midnight, so why don’t you buy something for yourself or someone you love?

The Sonia Plotnick Health Fund proudly presents the 2012 ‘Lady in Red’ Sweetheart Dance on Saturday, February 18th from 8 PM to midnight at the Largo Community Center.

The Largo Community Center is located at 400 Alt Keene Largo Fl 33771. This is a new, clean, safe, modern venue with beautiful gardens and ponds in spacious, secure surroundings.
There is also a state of the art sound system and we will be offering an enhanced buffet!
JBL- Jewelry by Lisa is the exclusive jewelry vendor for this special event, and will be readily available throughout the evening with a wide display of jewelry for you and your sweetheart. V MC Amex Discover  and cash

is the exclusive professional photographer for this event and will be available to commemorate your special evening in the picturesque garden gazebo with a photo for only $15!  V MC Amex Discover cash

Some of you have asked why we are no longer using the St. Petersburg Coliseum for this special event.

The Board took many things into consideration before we made the decision to change venues, including the feedback we have had from you over the last few years.
As good stewards of the funds generated by these charitable events, we can no longer justify the cost of the Coliseum.
The Sweetheart Dance no longer has 1200 women in attendance due to the economy, fewer young women attending, and the loss of many of our dear friends and supporters who have passed away.
We have also had an increasing number of incidents where our guests were approached outside the Coliseum by panhandlers and others who have caused discomfort and the need for security to respond.

After taking all these things into consideration, the Board of the Sonia Plotnick Health Fund is very excited to welcome you to The Largo Community Center which we fell in love with at first sight!

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Going to the Sweetheart dance?

We are going to have some fantastic prizes in our  raffle  drawings! Such as:

A  Bonefish Grill  certificate good for appetizers and dinner for you and several of your new best  friends
A Van Gogh Party Tub…Partaaayyy!
Private Pilates Lessons…
Several wine and  beverage dispenser baskets…yum…!
Coffee/tea pamper yourself baskets…
A pirate’s chest full of Bacardi, SoCo and other booty… and  more !

What else???
Find out at the dance!

This newsletter has been sponsored by Click Here !

Would you like to be featured as the next  SPHF newsletter  Sponsor or be the sponsor of an upcoming SPHF event?

Click here FMI. or email us :

SoniaPlotnickUpdates
@ Yahoo.com.
Thanks  MyQmunity for helping  get  the word out about SPHF events!

New links are available on the information pages at SPHF.ORG such as:

Healthy Tips:

Keep your teeth and gums healthy by brushing several times daily and don’t forget to floss!  Also, please keep your smile healthy and get cleaned twice a year by a professional!   Once a tooth is gone, it’s gone forever

Dental  Assistance :

Medline Plus a website full of tips for good oral hygiene and health

Medical Assistance :

Pinellas County Flu Vaccine Clinics

Prescription Help:

Did you know Publix Pharmacies

offers a free  30 day supply of::

lisinopril or  metformin.

Financial Assistance:

Metro Wellness offers free classes on Yoga , Meditation , Self Defense and more

Keep up to date with SPHF events and news by signing up for our free newsletter

See our monthly articles in WomynsWords.

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Questions or comments?

Email us at: SoniaPlotnickUpdates@Yahoo.com

We thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us!

The SPHF is  an all volunteer organization.  We have no paid positions or office space and we can’t always afford to advertise our events in community news letters, activity lists and other publications. We don’t want you to miss out on our events and news, so join our free mailing list to keep up to date … and  tell your friends!

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The Sonia Plotnick Health Fund is a 501(c)3 charity and all donations and sponsorships are tax deductible.

SPHF Occasionally Annual

Yard Sale is  this spring!

Be sure to save your regiftables and those items just taking up room in your basement, spare bedroom, closet or garage for our next yard sale this spring.

You know that  lamp your Aunt Matilda gave  you and  just

couldn’t find a place to display it?  Or that blouse that looked
sooo  good
in the store?
We’ll be glad to take it  all off

your hands and turn it into
grants for  mammograms or
health screening tests for your friends and neighbors in the community.

Remember, all  your donations

to the SPHF are tax deductable
and we’ll be happy to provide
you with a receipt for tax time.

Contact us at : SoniaPlotnickUpdates@Yahoo.com
or use the email addresses of the board members included in this newsletter
to arrange for pickup/delivery or storage

No electronics or large furniture items please.

If you can’t lift it, neither can we!

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For a  slideshow of the Largo Community center click here…

Need driving directions to The Largo Community Center?
Largo Community Center

400 Alt Keene Largo Fl 33771

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Men Show it All at SKIN in GaYBOR/Ybor City
For the first time ever, in Tampa there was a totally nude men’s show!!! The creatively artistic unclothed men were from Liquid Lounge. The event was hosted at the Adamo Drive strip spot, SKIN Tampa, in Ybor City at 1621 2nd Ave. To the delight of everybody there it offered the bare essentials. The ‘au naturel’ shows were Very Classy and non stop from 7pm to 4 AM! Hundreds from around the area and state packed SKIN for the event. We must say that for a strip club SKIN was very 1st class, clean, very friendly & totally a bare blast of FUN!!! We are sure you all want to see the photos but we have something even better…… We went with the guys to learn their 1st stripper pole techniques & stayed for the finals.  National Convention GOP’rs visiting, we now have another alternative for you. Here is the video…  http://youtu.be/fkuqNKQJs3M
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New Phone!!!
It was so cold last week that “Hell Must Have Frozen Over!” Carrie actually bought a new cell phone!!! When we walked into the Verizon Store at 714 S. Dale Mabry, Tampa, to our delight there was smiling and ‘cowboy line dancing’ Mike Sklarz behind the counter!!! Many of us remember that this was the location of the original Baxter’s Lounge in the 1980’s! Then it became a fast food chicken place, then verizon wireless. Mike was beyond FANTASTIC and was FABULOUS!! He took his time to explain the new phones then, with the patience of a Saint, Mike had us working our new 4G phone like professionals in no time. Now is a great time to upgrade your phone! Give Mike a call today at 813-597-4000 or email at Michael.Sklaz@verizonwireless.com https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=501346981
Thank you Mike!!!!
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TeaCup’s GIN Party at Hamburger Mary’s…
Calling All Upper Mid West Friends
If your from the Dakotas, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin this party is for you!!! There is a Mid West G.I.N. (Gays In Neighborhood) Party on the balcony of Hamburger Mary’s this Saturday Night 6-11pm. The idea came for this party when one night Tea Cup ran into 3 different groups of people from the Dakotas who didn’t know each other. See you Saturday Night on Balcony. Tea Cup is the bartender, the view is Great & what a fun way to network, recall similarities and make New Friends!
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New MC FILM Arrivals
It has to be close to Valentine’s Day with crazy lover gift items now in stock. It isn’t just the chocolate Heart Candies in the Red Boxed Hearts to choose from. New items include ‘Dick on a Stick Suckers’, Pecker Mints, Weenie & Macaroni, Gummy Peckers and Boobie Pasta & Gummies are just a few of the new items arriving for your upcoming Lovers Basket of Goodies.
Also arriving is the new 2012 Unico & Pistol Pete lines of swimwear! And the new designer lines of Barefoot Attitude’s Hawaiian Spring Colorful Shirts with sizes Small and up to 2x and 3x on some new designs.
GaYBOR District 2012 Meeting Kicks Off to Great Start
The New Year has brought new members joining GaYBOR District Coalition for 2012. Last year GaYBOR had over 280 GLBTA members from around the state. GaYBOR supported many new projects including a co-sponsorship campaign with Hampton Inn & Suites raising over $1700 for an Ybor Police Bicycle for Tampa Police Dept, the Tampa Police Memorial Gardens, the first Mayor Candidates Forum for the Tampa Mayor’s race, GaYBOR Days with special guest International Human Rights Advocate Stuart Milk, Harvey Milk’s nephew. GaYBOR participated in 3 Ybor City & area parades, numerous booths setups including IGLTA, Gay Days Orlando, St. Pete Pride, Out With Pride Orlando, Ft. Lauderdale Pride and Pride on 7th Ave.
“The awareness we received from the Tampa Bay community, Tampa Mayor’s office, Tampa City Council, Florida State Legislative House, Washington DC Congressional and all the way through to the President of the United States Barrack Obama’s GaYBOR Days Proclamation was astounding.” said Carrie West, President of GaYBOR District Coalition.
Guests speakers at the January meeting included Tampa Police Community Officer Sean Mahibir talked about Ybor City Business Crime Watch. ( Sean was named Tampa Police Community Officer of the Year) and Tampa City Councilman Mike Suarez who gave us some insight on the upcoming National GOP Convention. He offered assistance from his office at the Tampa Council.
Membership is $75.00 for businesses and non profits and $35.00 for any residents.
GaYBOR District Coalitions next meeting is Friday, Feb 9th.      www.GaYBOR.com or Dishingmcfilm@aol.com
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GaYBOR Meeting, Tampa Councilman Mike Suaraz
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Don Bentz, Matt Wolf & Sally Philips @ GaYBOR Meeting
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GaYBOR District Featured Member of the Week
Crystal Rivera
Meet founding member, Crystal Rivera, the Business Travel Sale Manager & Social Media for the Sheraton Tampa Riverwalk Hotel. Crystal has helped out with many GaYBOR events. She works with hotel manager Bryan Clancy, formerly with Hampton Inn & Suites Ybor. We especially remember the times on the St. Pete Float !!! Wink Wink
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Mark & Carrie’s Nephew of the Week
Angel Castillo
When this cheerful 22 year old isn’t dancing at G.BAR he is out making videos, playing video games, surfing the Internet and just hanging out with his friends. His zodiac sign is Cancer! But he says he is a little shy!Next time you see him in GaYBOR/ Ybor City introduce yourself.
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Obituary Notice
Kyle Taplin of Bill & Kyle’s Famous Karaoke
In Photo Kyle right & Bill on left
Passing very unexpectedly last week was Kyle Taplin at 51. Sadly about 2 years ago Kyle’s partner in life, Bill Trotter, passed away in an auto accident. Many people remember Bill working the front desk of the Sun Coast Resort. Kyle continued to run his karaoke with business partner, Carlos Lopez.  A  Celebration of Life was held at Hamburger Mary’s in Tampa January 17th.
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Unity Mini Ball @ RISE Sundays

At RISE Sundays the competition was HOT at their 1st UNITY Mini Ball!!!! Spotlighted in the documentary movie, “Paris is Burning” this function brings different houses (music groups) together to walk the runway and compete in different catagories of fierceness…  Legends were definitely mad this night! Then the party continued upstairs with a very special RISE Sunday guest Intlernational DJ/Performer Power Infiniti. there was also a show with Conundrum, Chyna, Dakota Star and Special guest host Jinx Mirage. Sunday @ RISE, One House, One Dream.

From the MC Film Mail Bag….

Florida’s Political Fantasy Race Teams Game
This new Florida Fantasy Make Believe Political Game is just like NFL Fantasy Football League or the NBA Fantasy Basketball League except with local & national hot political characters. Wow you can have a team of many different professional politicians all wanting to get to the top of the board as they work to become President of the United States.
How the Internet game works; You get a chance to pick any local political leader, 2 state legislators (any state), 1 governor,  2 PAC lobbyist groups,  2 aspiring Congressional Members and  1 U.S. Senator. No presidential choices, that is where your leader has to win to become the president. You choose 3 topics that you would fantasize you want passed by your state and 3 topics then go on to the national congressional floor for discussion. 3 discussions get to the Congressional floor and win…. You win!!! A great way to play and not listen to needs of the constituents and you are fighting against high profile online political powerhouses.
Beware of the included 20 radical right and left wing constituent Wild Cards who work against anything that you would imagine would be great for the people and of course yourself! 4 Independent constituents work always in your favor and trump anything against your fantasy political team. The winner of 3 state topics goes onto the next level of national fantasy importance. Remember PACs can’t talk to any elected official (wink wink) but can get your topic to the different legislative floors (state & national) through Independents or constituents or by paying off other top leaders. Your fantasy mission is to have your team win the make believe presidency by  having your leader win. (All the rules & kinks of the game of course are not all worked out).

– Not Your Grandmother’s Art Classes

CONTACT: Sigrid Tidmore, Executive Director
Tel: (813) 957-1720 Email:
Sigrid@communitysteppingstones.org

TAMPA, FL, January 4, 2012 – Community Stepping Stones, a nonprofit creative learning center in Sulphur Springs, announces the launch of an innovative adult arts education program: “Inside The Creative Studio.” The 20+ teaching artists who are offering classes are among some of Hillsborough County’s best known and loved professionals. There will be an Open House to meet the artists from 2-4pm on Sunday, January 15 at Community Stepping Stones (1101 E. River Cove St. in Sulphur Springs.)

Planned as a distinctive departure from the standard “how to” art class, these workshops are designed to inspire participants to view art as a chance to practice thinking as much as acquiring a skill. Class sizes are small, mostly 10 or less.

Workshop offerings include popular watercolorist, Taylor Ikin teaching “Is Yupo for You”; Dominique Martinez, the creator of those intriguing metal rooftop dragons with “Creative Welding”; and jewelry makers Brenda Gregory and Audrey Parramore. Nationally-acclaimed portrait photographer, Pepito, features his talents; but if your preference is more towards animals, Dianne Blyer offers pet photography. Elizabeth Mitchell teaches silk painting; Joyce Lazzara shares the joy of oils and Terry Klaaren offers rain barrel and plein air classes. There will also be storytelling, script-writing, basket-making, ceramics, creative thought and papermaking. Historic preservationist, Linda Saul-Sena, will even guide architectural walking tours of the city.

Aside from their format, what makes these workshops unique is the artists are working as part of a social enterprise to support Community Stepping Stones – a creative learning center that helps at-risk teens become successful adults. Half of the registration fees helps the center support art programs for these youth.

Many workshops are held (not surprisingly) inside the creative artist’s studios. Others will take place on the tranquil, wooded campus of Community Stepping Stones, along the Hillsborough River. Classes begin in mid-January and run continually.

For more information & to register: www.InsideTheCreativeStudio.org or call for Kathleen McCabe at 813-932-1950.

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Do you know this lady??? From Tampa Epoch
January 12, 2012
Hi

Just before Christmas I spoke to about 100 homeless at Heaven’s Kitchen at the Oak Grove United Methodist Church on Waters Avenue.  I don’t get that far north very often.

You know me, I am more likely to be in SOHO than at a church in North Tampa.

I recognized one guest, but couldn’t place from where.   I will call her Mabel.

She spoke to me afterwards, Mabel is a lady in her 70’s that lives in a condo on Bayshore Blvd.  I have known her for years.  She asked me not to let anyone know she was there.   She told me she has meals at several churches a month because it is her only way to have enough money to pay her electric bill.  Mabel owns her Bayshore condo but can’t sell it in today’s market and is upside down in the value anyway.

Mabel has been able to find some help by eating a few times a week at some of the churches and meal providers.

Our purpose is to help people to help themselves by creating their own small business of newspaper distribution.

It is working.

We put together a 300 person vendor sales force of Tampa area homeless and near homeless in less than 60 days that has made over 20,000 sales.

Mitch Perry at Creative Loafing tells you all about it in this week’s issue  here.

Why ?  Because we had the capability to do it and because it was the right thing to do.

On average a vendor receives about $2 for each paper they sell.  With 20,000 papers sold in 60 days it means we have put about $40,000 in the hands of the homeless and near homeless.

And of course that means money being spent at local businesses.

It takes us $30 to equip a vendor with his first batch of papers, a safety vest, a photo id, sign, carry bag, and supervision and training.

We are overwhelmed with the response and urgenly in need of your help.  Please help by sponsoring a vendor or placing an ad in our February issue.  You can get information and sponsor a vendor online at TampaEpoch.com.

Why ?

Tampa Epoch is near to becoming a self sustaining entity and because it is the right thing to do.

Please help now by sponsoring a vendor online here.  It is only $25 but can mean a life change for someone like Mabel.
Bill Sharpe, Publisher
Tampa Epoch
Publisher, South Tampa Community News
President, Tampa Marketing Company
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WILLIAM PACHNER

SELECTED WORK: 1960-1970

January 27 – March 17, 2012

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Brad Cooper Gallery is pleased to announce a solo exhibition by WILLIAM PACHNER: SELECTED WORK,  images created between 1960 and 1970. The works will be on view from January 27,  through March 17, 2012.    An opening will be held Friday,  January  27, from 2pm until 7 pm. Brad Cooper Gallery is located at 1714 E. 7th Ave in YBOR CITY.   PLEASE NOTE: Limited Gallery Viewing Hours are Friday and Saturday, 12 noon until 5pm; viewing is also available by special appointment 813-248-6098.  This exhibition runs simultaneous with the Tampa Museum of Art exhibition of William Pachner: Work from the 1960’s.

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IMAGES:

“Winter Landscape”, 1968           ink / gouache,    15 x 19 inches

“Mirror”, 1965                             oil on linen,        70 x 68 inches

“Nature Morte I” , 1961 oil on linen,        28 x 40 inches

Brad Cooper Gallery

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