Manatee Glens Children’s Crisis Center recently received a grant from the Mary Parker Foundation. The money will be used to provide therapy resources for seriously emotionally disturbed children who are admitted for three to five days for diagnostic evaluation and treatment of their emotional behavior disorders. Annually, the Children’s Crisis Center serves almost 450 children. To learn more visit our website at www.manateeglens.org.
Founded in 1955, Manatee Glens helps families in crisis with mental health and addiction services and is the leading private, nonprofit hospital and outpatient health practice. We specialize in hard-to- treat adult and childhood disorders as well as family care.
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The 5th Annual Bradenton Night with the Rays is Saturday, June 18, at Tropicana Field and tickets are on sale now at Bradenton City Hall.
This season there two seating op?tions, both at discounted rates if pur?chased through the City:
A $10 seat in the Party Deck or $17 for lower left field. (Seating chart).
The Rays have not announced if there will be a concert that night but they do expect one.
To get tickets from the City call Tim McCann at 941-932-9497 (7-6 p.m. M-Th) or email We cannot mail tickets but can arrange a pick up.
SARASOTA (April 7, 2010) – Middle school girls interested in science, technology, engineering and math will once again spend a day exploring these fields through hands on activities, workshops and interaction with local S.T.E.M. professionals on Saturday, May 14, 2011. The 3rd Annual S.T.E.M. Summit will be held at the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee (USFSM) and is a free event.
Last year, girls were able to simulate the oil spill in one workshop and created snow in another. ”It is so important for these girls to be engaged in learning,“ said Julie Going, the Project Manager for this year’s Summit and USFSM alum. ”Especially at their age. I have a teenage daughter and I know that it takes a lot to keep them entertained. Knowing that these girls can come to our local University and have a hands-on and encouraging experience is why I wanted to get involved. It really is something special.“
The S.T.E.M. fields are generally dominated by men and the purpose of this workshop is to encourage middle school girls to pursue the fields they are interested in while giving them the necessary tools and information. Parents/Guardians will also be invited to attend a workshop at the end of the Summit, giving them the necessary tools to continue encouraging S.T.E.M., and other, education at home.
Event registration will begin at 8:45am on May 14th with the Summit beginning at 9:15am and ending at 3:00pm with lunch provided. Registration information can be found online at: www.sarasota.usf.edu/stem. Space for the summit is limited and will be available to the girls on a first come, first served basis.
The S.T.E.M. Summit is co-sponsored by the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee and the American Association of University Women (AAUW). The event is made possible through the hard work of University staff and over 70 community volunteers.
The
South Florida Museum is pleased to announce the Science Explorers Camp
schedule for summer 2011. The interactive programs cover an array of
topics from ants to outer space as part of themed five-day summer camp
programs designed for children entering grades 2-5. The six different
sessions will begin June 13 and run through July 29, 2011.
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Designed and led by award-winning local teacher Sarah Hammock, the programs are fun, engaging and educational. The Museum’s programs offer quality, hands-on, fun and purposeful science and historical instruction that will provide campers an edge when they return to their traditional classrooms in the fall. All camps adhere to the Florida Department of Education Science and Social Studies "Big Ideas" standards.
”The South Florida Museum is uniquely positioned to present these dynamic programs allowing kids to have fun in a truly educational environment,“ said Hammock. ”Being a facility rooted in the cultural and natural history of Florida’s gulf coast plus a focus on exploration of the universe, we are able to cover a diverse selection of programs–everything from space, carnivores, wildlife awareness and shells. Participating families are also delighted to learn about the convenience of our all-day schedule.“
Campers are offered a full day of fun starting at 9 a.m. and ending at 4 p.m. Each session costs $225/camper for the general public and $180/camper for Members of the Museum Friends program. Reservations are required and space is limited.
For reservations and additional information about Science Explorers Camp, contact Jessica Schubick at 941-746-4131, ext. 27 or jschubick@southfloridamuseum.org.
2011 Camp Schedule
June 13 – 17: ”Gators, Crocs, Snakes & Sharks: Florida’s Carnivores“
Learn
everything about Florida's biggest, ”baddest“ meat eaters–alligators,
crocodiles, snakes and sharks–as well as a few of their friends! Learn
and understand the nature of these great beasts, their habitats and what
makes them BIG and BAD! Come experience being "eaten up" with BIG
4 CARNIVORE knowledge!
June 20 – 24: ”Fishing 101“
Learn
about Florida's saltwater and freshwater fish, boats and fishing
equipment, the history of fishing in the Sunshine State and how to read
fishing maps. Campers will experience fishing with a spinning reel,
bait-casting reel, fly fishing, how to cast a fish net and how to
PROPERLY cane pole fish! Campers will develop casting skills and learn
how to fish Florida’s beautiful waters.
June 27 - July 1: ”Storm Chasers“
Campers
will learn ”everything“ about storms, studying storms from the
inside-out, including hurricanes, tornadoes, water spouts,
thunderstorms, lightning. Weather–specifically the types of weather that
affect Florida–and weather forecasting will also be a focus of this
camp offering. This program is perfect for storm-chasers in the making.
July 11 – 15: ”Shells, Shells Everywhere!“
With
unprecedented access to the Museum's extraordinary Clendenin shell
collection, campers will become shelling experts, learning about
shelling on the Florida coastline and shell types in Florida and around
the world including exotic shells. Campers will also learn about the
shell "inhabitants" and begin their own shell collections! Participants
will be able to "shell“ out the knowledge after this camp!
July 18 – 22: ”Space Flight: Gemini to the Space Shuttle“
Campers
will experience the rich history of Florida's Space Program, from
NASA's early years, early rocket types and early missions through
today's current space technology. They will also use their imaginations
to develop new satellite and space vehicle prototypes. It's time to
blast off for another great and imaginative camp!
July 25 – 29: ”Ants & Arachnids“
Coinciding with our special exhibition Farmers, Warriors, Builders: The Hidden Life of Ants (on
loan from the Smithsonian), the South Florida Museum offers an
opportunity to learn about ants and arachnids (SPIDERS!), the different
types, their habitats and what they eat. This camp is not for the faint
of heart as poisonous and non-poisonous ants and arachnids will be the
focus. Campers are encouraged to be brave, bring their "A" game and
experience being "bitten" with many fun things to learn and do!
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The Lakewood Ranch YMCA is hosting its first golf marathon to raise funds for scholarships. Players will shoot 100 holes of golf in one day on the beautiful Royal Lakes Course in Country Club East in Lakewood Ranch. The fun event takes place on Friday, May 20 with an 8:30 tee off. There are spaces for 36 golfers who will each secure pledges per hole. The golfers’ scores are based on their 18 best holes. All funds raised go to help children and families participate in Y activities such as camps, social activities, swim lessons, fitness classes, teen activities and more.
”This is a great opportunity for us to introduce more people to what we do at the Y. We are all about healthy and positive activity that appeals to a cross section of our community,“ explains Scott Morin, Lakewood Ranch YMCA Branch executive director. ”We are a place for children, teens, families, older adults and more. We are committed to youth development, healthy living and social responsibility right here.“
Each player will experience a full day of golf, enjoy great food and beverages, compete for PGA prizes (such as golf resort tickets), gifts and an awards dinner. To make it easy and convenient, the Y provides all the pledge forms and fund raising tools. As a bonus, each golfer will be given an opportunity to play a practice foursome round at Royal Lakes for only $25 per player, any time before the marathon.
The golf marathon is managed by the Doug Poll Group (www.DougPollGroup.com) which has been organizing successful golf marathons around the Sun Coast. The events not only raise tens of thousands of dollars for important organizations, they also help raise awareness of the causes and their distinct outreach within the community.
For information on the event and the Lakewood Ranch Y, contact Shawn Simmons at ssimmons@manateeymca.org. For information on the Y, visit www.manateeymca.org
The Rotary Club of East Manatee, An Eco Rotary Club, is partnering with ShredQuick, a local document shredding company, to host their Spring Shred-A-Thon.
The event will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday, May 5th, at Manatee Masonic Lodge No. 31, 402 15th Street East, across from Manatee Village Historical Park in Bradenton. Appointments are not needed.
While patrons watch, the massive mobile unit will shred documents, including old papers, bills, receipts, bank statements, medical records, checks, tax information and any other papers. There is no need to remove staples or paper clips. Because the Rotary Club has an Eco focus, its members hope the event will help keep waste out of the landfill. Shredding sensitive information also helps protect against identity theft and fraud.
The donation is $5 per box, similar in size to a banker's box or a copy paper size box. There is no limit to the number of boxes one may bring, but larger boxes will cost extra. Proceeds will be used by the Rotary Club to support its local projects.
The club meets from 7 to 8 a.m. Thursdays at Popi’s Place IV. Visiting Rotarians, prospective Rotarians or anyone interested in learning about Rotary’s service projects locally and worldwide may attend. For more information, call Event Chairman & Past President, Rob Hunt at 941-284-8584 or visit the Web site at www.ecorotary.org
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| Richard Salom, Jillian and Judi Bjork, Summer Smith, and Bill Bjork |
More than 300 guests enjoyed Tropical Nights ”On the Mediterranean“ to benefit Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee on Saturday, April 9, 2011. The event was a success, generating 30% more in funds for its programs than in 2010. The luxurious grounds of Bill and Peggy Robinson’s home in northwest Bradenton were transformed with elaborate dŽcor representing Greece, Italy, France, and Morocco. Local guest restaurants The Beachhouse, Ezra, Harry’s Continental Kitchens, and SoMa Diner provided Spanish Tapas-style appetizers, while international cuisine from Chef Joe Stoddard of Renaissance on 9th was served at each ”country.“ More than 60 unique packages were available for bidding at the Mediterranean Bazaar, and a tree of lights offered guests the opportunity to grant wishes and ”light the way“ for the organization.
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Adding to the evening’s festivities were four competing guest bartenders – Mary ”Bambi“ Forristall, Will Robinson, Bob Simons, and Summer Smith. The big winner was Bambi Forristall, who served Casablanca cocktails with her daughter Tina. Sponsoring each competitor were local businesses AdVance Talent Solutions, Arrow Fence Systems, Bright House Networks, and Fahey Pest Management. All in good fun, 100% of the evening’s proceeds will benefit the programs of Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee, including The Food Bank of Manatee, Daybreak Adult Day Center, and Senior Wheels.
Corporate
sponsors who helped make the Tropical Nights event possible include Fit
2 Run, Publix Super Markets Charities, The Bradenton Herald, The Tree
Leader, Woodruff & Sons, Bright House Networks, Johnson Printing,
Living Out East, MedXChange, Mosaic, NiteLites Landscape Lighting, and
Whitney Bank. For photos and more details on the event, visit www.mealsonwheelsplus.org or check out the Meals on Wheels PLUS Facebook page.
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