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Big Brother Kevin Burnett and Little Brother Kendrick 
Big Brother Kevin and Little Brother Kendrick have been matched since August of 2011. Kevin is very dedicated to his Little Brother Kendrick and always makes time for him even though he is busy raising two young children of his own. Kevin and Kendrick enjoy going to the YMCA, playing basketball, swimming and catching baseball games together.
In addition to Kevin volunteering as a Big Brother and balancing his family life, he has been very helpful spreading the mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters and educating the community on the need for mentors. He is on a personal mission to motivate his friends and coworkers to get involved in becoming Bigs as well. Kevin's initial goal was to recruit 10 new Bigs this year and now that number has increased to 30! He has been successful in recruiting potential Bigs by just talking to and emailing his friends, informing them about what it means to be a Big and how easy it is to get involved. Kevin has already had 3 of his colleagues complete the application process to get started!
Thank you Kevin, for helping us with our goal of recruiting 100 Men in 100 Days!
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Reaching Big Potential Luncheon
Do you know someone who wants to learn more about Big Brothers Big Sisters or get involved? Consider inviting them to attend one of our Reaching BIG Potential Events. This free, one-hour informational session will provide you with an inside look at what Big Brothers Big Sisters achieves in our community.
- Thursday, June 21st - BBBS Office: 918 West Bay Drive, Largo
Please RSVP to Tirrah Switzer at TirrahS@bbbspc.org or 727-518-8860 x252.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters Start Something Luncheon - Please Join Us With a Friend or be a Table Captain!
Wednesday, September 12
12:00pm-1:00pm (registration begins at 11:30am)
Ruth Eckerd Hall
1111 McMullen Booth Road
Clearwater, FL 33759
Our agency is in need of Table Captains for our next "Start Something BIG Luncheon" at Ruth Eckerd Hall. The goal of the event is to raise funds for our programs and to spread the message to our community. It is totally FREE and will only last one hour.
What is a Table Captain?
A Table Captain invites nine other people to join them at their table to learn more about the work BBBS is doing in our community. Family, friends, neighbors and work colleagues make excellent potential guests. The luncheon is free to you and your guests. You DO NOT have to ask anyone for money...your job would be to get them to the event. There is no requirement that anyone give at this event as it is the job of BBBS to inspire people to want to give.
This event is a great opportunity for us to share the accomplishments of Big Brothers Big Sisters with the community and acknowledge our current donors. It will also help us raise much needed funds to maintain and sustain this much needed mentoring program in Pinellas County. If you are interested in serving as a Table Captain or attending with guests, please contact Tirrah Switzer at TirrahS@bbbspc.org or 727-518-8860 ext. 252.
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Register Today! 
Companies for Kids Golf Invitational
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Registration Starts-11:00am; Shotgun Start-1:00PM
Innisbrook Golf & Country Club
Copperhead & Island Courses
36750 US Highway 19 N Join Big Brothers Big Sisters on October 2, 2012 for the inaugural Companies for Kids Invitational Golf Classic! Please come out and support the mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters, encouraging children's potential through one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. The vision of the Companies for Kids Invitational event is to form corporate alliances with Big Brothers Big Sisters and the local business community. Together, we host an elite corporate event focused on raising significant funds for children facing adversity in our community.
This will be our agencies only major golf tournament for this year, so don't miss out. Online registration is now open! Please click here to register. Please click here for the sponsor sheet.
For more information on how you can participate as a sponsor or player, please contact Emalou Dublo at 727-518-8860 ext. 232 or EmalouD@bbbspc.org
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The 2nd Annual 100 Men in 100 Days Campaign is in full swing! June 1st-September 8th, 2012
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Pinellas County's "100 Men in 100 Days" campaign is part of our efforts to recruit more male volunteers to serve as Big Brothers. As of June 25th, we have received 14 applications so far. We need your help to find 86 more men!
There are hundreds of boys waiting for mentors in Pinellas county alone. Men can become a Big Brother or 1/2 of a Big Couple in the Community Based Program, or a become a School-Based Big Brother. We also have a "Sports Buddies" program, where men can spend two outings a month enjoying or participating in a sport. Tickets are charitably donated or provided at a reduced rate by our generous Sports Buddies partners.
Here is how you can help...
- Spread the word by reaching out to your friends, family and coworkers - talk about your experiences as a Big with everyone who will listen!
- Forward our emails to your contacts.
- Be active on our Facebook page by liking and commenting on our posts, and by sharing our posts on your page.
Click here to read more about the need for men on our website Click here to learn more about Sports Buddies
Click here to visit our Facebook page - be sure to "Like Us"
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Children Hoping for a School Based Big
The list below reflects the number of children who were not able to be matched this school year. We currently have a total of 78 children hoping for a School Based Big.
Belleair Elementary School - Clearwater: 2 girls, 6 boys
Belleair YMCA- Clearwater: 4 girls, 2 boys
Campbell Park Elementary School - St. Pete: 3 girls, 16 boys
Chi Chi Rodriguez Academy - Clearwater: 2 girls
Chi Chi Rodriguez Afterschool - Clearwater: 1 boy
High Point Elementary School - Clearwater: 4 girls, 12 boys
John Hopkins Middle School - St. Petersburg: 1 girl, 2 boys
Lakewood Elementary- St. Petersburg: 4 boys
Ozona YMCA- Palm Harbor: 1 boys
Sandy Lane Elementary School - Clearwater: 1 girl, 4 boys
Sunset Hills Elementary School - Tarpon Springs: 1 boy
Sunset Hills YMCA - Tarpon Springs: 2 girls, 3 boys
Thurgood Marshall Fundamental Middle School - St. Petersburg: 4 girls, 4 boys
Tyrone Middle School - St. Petersburg: 2 girls, 3 boys
The School Based program is ideal for someone who needs a consistent schedule to meet with their Little Brother/Sister and has time during the day. Volunteers meet with a child at their elementary or middle school for one hour per week. Some of our School Based Bigs choose this program because they want to invest their lunch break one day a week, or they have kids at home but they still want to get involved.
Children Hoping for a Community Based Big
The following list shows the number of children who are hoping to be matched in the Pinellas Community Based program. There are currently 105 girls and 169 boys who are ready to be matched with a Big Brother or Big Sister. That is a total of 274 children!
Clearwater: 6 girls, 27 boys
Dunedin: 1 girl, 10 boys
Largo: 17 girls, 28 boys
Oldsmar: 2 girls, 2 boys
Palm Harbor: 6 boys
Pinellas Park: 2 girls, 7 boys
St. Petersburg: 75 girls, 75 boys
Seminole: 2 girls, 10 boys
Tarpon Springs: 4 boys
The Community Based program is ideal for someone who has more free time during weekends and evenings and prefers a flexible schedule. Volunteers take the child on 2 outings per month for 2-4 hours, at times that are convenient for both the Big and the Little.
Do you have friends or colleagues who are interested in getting involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters? If you would like to host a recruitment drive or lunch and learn at your office, place of worship, networking group or social club, please contact Christa Setzer at ChristaS@bbbspc.org or 727-518-8860 x227.
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Make BBBS Your Charity of Choice!
Are you involved with an organization who is planning an event or fundraiser? Do you have, or know of a business who would like to give back to the community? Big Brothers Big Sisters serving Pinellas, Hernando and Citrus Counties is looking for local organizations to participate in our Charity of Choice program!
A couple of ideas on how to become a Charity of Choice partner would be to have a special day at your place of business where a % of the proceeds benefit our agency, or to hold a special event for a group, where part of the the entry fees or food and beverage sales benefit our local children served by Big Brothers Big Sisters.
To participate, all event planning would be the sole responsibility of the organization that chooses us as their Charity of Choice. Due to a very limited staff, our agency cannot participate in actual event planning, but could potentially send a representative on the day of the event. To help promote the event, our agency would be happy to communicate details of your event to our constituents through email newsletters and social media, as appropriate.
If you have a Charity of Choice idea, please contact Christine Battista, Marketing & Communications Coordinator: 727-518-8860 ext 231, or ChristineB@bbbspc.org
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CHILDREN'S HEALTH FAIR
Saturday, July 21
9am - 2pm Long Center
1501 N. Belcher Rd.
Clearwater, FL 33765
EVERYTHING IS FREE - No Reservations Needed
- SCHOOL PHYSICALS
- SPORTS CARDIOVASCULAR SCREENING
- DENTAL EXAMS
- HEARING EXAMS
- VISION SCREENING
- SPINE - SCOLIOSIS EXAMS
- SAFETY AND 2-1-1 INFORMATION
- HOT DOG LUNCH AND OTHER GOODIES
Children must be accompanied by parent or guardian. For More Information, Call 2-1-1 or (727) 210-4211 or send an email to djw@gte.net. Click here to view flyer.
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Career Opportunities at BBBS
Volunteer Recruiter/Corporate Liaison (FT)
Position Description:
The Volunteer Recruiter/Corporate Liaison will have responsibilities for cultivating prospective new corporate and community partnerships to generate revenue and volunteers. Additionally, this position manages existing partner relationships and also develops and implements short and long-term strategies and action steps to ensure revenue and volunteer recruitment goals are met.
Responsibilities:
*Develop and implementation of a corporate outreach plan that includes-among others - grass roots, corporate, collegiate, and community sales, recruitment, and outreach activities.
*Cultivate long-term sustaining relationships with mentor-rich organizations, collaborations, and other third parties that can provide an ongoing supply of revenue and potential volunteers through effective stewardship and communications.
*Manage and oversee 2-3 fundraising events to include facilitating staff engagement, scheduling, action planning, volunteer management, follow up activities and event evaluation, and achieve fiscal targets for fundraising event revenue in Pinellas and provide support to Hernando and Citrus.
Qualifications:
The qualifications for this position include a four-year degree from an accredited college. Preferably three to five years of development/ sales, volunteer management and event management experience with documented results. Demonstrated technology skills including MS Office, Constant Contact, desktop publishing and database management are strongly preferred; excellent customer service skills, public speaking, staff coordination skills and ability to work with various teams. Candidate must have reliable transportation to travel to various locations throughout work day and able to work flexible hours to accommodate evening and week-end events and schedules.
Development Assistant (PT)
Position Summary:
The Development Assistant will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Development Department including planning, preparation, and participation of Agency and match events, ticket reservation and process, and administrative support. The Development Assistant is part of the development team and works in a coordinated effort to accomplish the overall team's goals.
Responsibilities:
*Provide infrastructure support for agency special events (fundraising & match events) as needed including, but not limited to: tracking RSVPs from constituents, logging of in-kind donations and products, other administrative support as assigned
*Maintain responsible for organizing and distributing all tickets donated to the Agency to include: advertisement of events and activities, tracking ticket requests and RSVPs for each opportunity, logging of donated tickets and ensuring proper stewardship of donations
*Assemble media and donor kits for events and meetings
*Handle administrative details associated with the Match Event Committee as assigned
*Attend events, functions and meetings as required for special circumstances to meet the needs of the agency
*Provide clerical support to the Development Department
*Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel. Must have flexibility in work schedule, outstanding organizational skills and be able to manage multiple projects for several people. Must have reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and meet state required automobile insurance minimums.
BISS Coordinator (PT)
Responsibilities:
Essential to the BBBS brand, the primary functions of this position are to document and manage data in accordance with BISS requirements. Additionally, this position will support Match Managers through communication with parents/guardians to evaluate child progress, planning activities and completing BISS case plans.
Qualifications:
Minimum Bachelors degree in social services, human services or related field. A minimum of 3 years experience in program grants management preferred. Case management and intake/assessment skills required. Additionally, strong computer and analytical skills are required. Must have car, valid drivers' license, and meet state required automobile insurance minimums.
Schedule: Part - Time, Up to 24 hours per week: Grant funded position.
To apply for any of the positions listed, please email resumes to DesireeH@bbbspc.org. No phone calls please. |
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Office Volunteers
Our agency is in need of several office volunteers, which include the following:
- Statistician Volunteer
- Information Technology Volunteer
- Volunteer Clerical Assistant
Please click here to visit our website and view descriptions for each position.
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| Frequently Asked Question |
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Why is it a good idea to have an alternative emergency contact number (other than the parent/guardian's) during outings?
On the rare occasion an emergency should occur and you are unable to reach the parent/guardian of your Little, you should always have an alternative number who will be able to help reach the parent/guardian during an emergency situation. This may include taking your Little home, meeting up with the contact person, going to the emergency contact's home, taking your Little to the hospital, or calling 911. It's always a good idea to periodically discuss an emergency plan with the parent.
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Match Events (Events listed are coordinated by Big Brothers Big Sisters - staff will be present)
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Saturday, July 21st
Ice Age 4 Match Event
10:30am-1:00pm
Cinema Cafe
24095 US 19 North (Sunset Point Exit), Clearwater
The Law firm of Perenich, Caulfield, Avril, & Noyes is hosting the 2nd annual summer movie match event! Bring your Little to Cinema Cafe to enjoy pizza, drinks, popcorn and Ice Age 4 (PG).
About the movie: Scrat's nutty pursuit of the cursed acorn, which he's been after since the dawn of time, has world-changing consequences - a continental cataclysm that triggers the greatest adventure of all for Manny, Diego and Sid. In the wake of these upheavals, Sid reunites with his cantankerous Granny, and the herd encounters a ragtag menagerie of seafaring pirates determined to stop them from returning home.
Space is limited! Registration will close when full or on Monday, July 16th.
Click here to register
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Saturday, August 18th
Charter 1/2 Day Fishing Match Event
7:15am-1:00pm
Hubbard's Marina
150 John's Pass
Madeira Beach, FL 33708-2625
Thanks to a generous donation from the Gulf Beaches Rotary Club and Hubbard's Marina, 9 of our matches can enjoy a ½ day charter fishing trip!
This event is only open to 1 Big and 1 Little per reservation. Matches must arrive no later than 7:15am! Here are the details:
Average cruising time: One Hour Out / One Hour Back (approx) / Three Hours Fishing Time
Distance: Cruising out 8 to 12 miles
Depth: 20 to 40 feet
Catch: Mostly 2-4 lb. Gray Snapper, Sea Bass, Porgies & Trigger Fish
Bait: Cut bait provided on board at no extra charge
Tackle: Light tackle recommended - 40 lb. test line, 4 oz. sinker, and 3/0 hook
Be sure to visit their website for more info about what items are allowed and answer any questions you have: http://www.hubbardsmarina.com/um/faqs.html
and http://www.hubbardsmarina.com/um/halfday.html
Click here to RSVP
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Thanks to our supportive community partners, we are able to offer our Bigs and Littles great discounts for local businesses and activities. This is a great way for our Littles to experience activities that they would normally not be able to do. We need your help to expand our offerings! To view a complete list of our Big Perks, visit:www.bbbspc.org/bigperks. If you have a suggestion or would like to offer our matches a Big Perk, please contact Christine Battista, Marketing & Communications Coordinator: 727-518-8860 ext 231, or ChristineB@bbbspc.org
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 NEW!
Great Explorations Children's Museum
1925 4st. N. St. Petersburg, FL 33704 Great Explorations Children's Museum will now be providing Free Admission for Bigs and Little's! Great Explorations is jumping forward with innovative ideas, new exhibits and educational programs for the next generation of children to experience and we want you to be a part of it. You are invited to take advantage of this offer and check out our new exhibits and educational programming. For the older Little's, there are volunteer opportunities that Bigs and Little's can do together as well. Be sure to show your match ID card to receive the free admission. Great Explorations is open Monday-Saturday from 10am-4:30pm, 12-4:30pm on Sunday. Visit our website at www.greatex.org. For further information or to sign up as a volunteer, please call at (727) 821-8992. |
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The Florida Aquarium
701 Channelside Drive
Tampa, FL 33602
Matches receive discounted rates on ezTickets for The Florida Aquarium, located in downtown Tampa! Save more than 25% off general admission rates and 20% off Membership Rates. With the BBBS discount, general admission for adults is $15.95 and children ages 3-12 are $13.95. If you are considering an annual membership, be sure to check out the numerous perks included with the SHARE program (visit www.flaquarium.org and click on Annual Pass).
To take advantage of this offer: go to http://ezticket.flaquarium.org/; click on General admission, membership or special events tabs; type: bbbs12; then click update to receive your special rates. This offer is good through 12/31/2012. Please click here to view our flyer with more information: Florida Aquarium Corporate Discount Program.
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Be sure to take advantage of our other fantastic Big Perks this summer!
I9 Sports Leagues i9 Sports puts the fun back where it belongs! We organize youth sports leagues for kids 3-14 in Southern Pinellas County with sites in St. Pete and Largo. Our focus is on FUN: no drafts or tryouts and every child plays at least half the game; CONVENIENCE: 8-week long program with practices and games only ONE day a week on Saturday mornings and no required volunteering or fundraising; SAFETY: all coaches and referees undergo background checks. Bigs, visit www.i9sports.com or call (727) 499-8151 for more league details to see which sports are offered for the upcoming season! We're offering a special $99 rate for BBBS - that's $36 saved from the full program fee. Visit our website or call to register. With i9 Sports, everyone plays and everyone wins. Liberty Lanes Enjoy 2 hours of bowling with your Little for only $9. Includes a lane rental, balls, and up to four pairs of bowling shoes. No coupon necessary - just let the attendant at the desk know that you are a Big in Big Brothers Big Sisters program. Liberty Lanes is located at 11401 Starkey Road in Largo. For hours, please visit www.libertylanesbowling.com or call 727-397-3947. - Clearwater Community Sailing Center
- Tandem kayak rentals are available at a discount when you present your Match ID card. Rentals are $10 per hour. Shoes are required, no flip flops allowed. All children must have a liability waiver signed by their parent/guardian. You can download the waiver by clicking here. Please call to confirm availability 727-517-7776.
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- Gardening with Your Little
- A garden plot at the Old Northwest Community Garden has been donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters. Let's make the BBBS garden plot the best and most beautiful! You can plant seeds or transplant plants and flowers. It's a great way to share time with your Little and show your appreciation for this generous donation. The Community Garden is located at the corner of 5th St. N.W. and 1st Ave N.W. in Largo, FL. For more information please call Joseph Stefko at 727-581-6134.
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- Gold's Gym
- Bigs receive a discounted membership of $29.99 and NO enrollment fee. Bigs can bring their Littles free of charge each time they go to the gym. This is valid at the following location only: NE St. Petersburg Gold's Gym: 203 38th Ave. North St. Petersburg, FL 33704. Visit: www.goldsgym.com/stpetersburgnefl
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Take advantage of up to 25% in car rental discounts plus special offers. Hertz is now offering car rental discount and other special rates to Big Brothers Big Sisters' employees, families, friends, supporters. In addition, Hertz will donate 5% of rental transactions made through this program to Big Brothers Big Sisters of America to fund agency service needs. Click here to learn more.
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- Horse Power for Kids
- Saturdays & Sundays 9:30am-4:30pm (8005 S. Racetrack Rd. Tampa, FL 33635)
- Hire a Pony's new nonprofit, Horse Power for Kids, is allowing all Littles to ride for free when they go horseback riding with their Big, with your Match ID card. Bigs pay regular price of $25 per hour.
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- To take advantage of this promotion, call Horse Power for Kids, Inc. at 813-855-8992 to make a reservation for the next available weekend and mention that you are a Big with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Pinellas County. Then bring a copy of your Match ID card when you arrive.
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- Wheel Fun Rentals
- Bigs and Littles can enjoy free unlimited rentals together around St. Petersburg through their new Biking Buddies program. Show your match ID card to receive your free ride vouchers, good for one rental per person per day. Not valid on holidays. See website for locations and hours. Locations include Honeymoon Island, Best Western Yacht Harbor Inn, Innisbrook Golf Resort & Spa and Safety Harbor Resort & Spa. www.wheelfunrentals.com
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- Y.M.C.A.
- Free use of YMCA facilities. Big and Little must be present together and show match ID cards upon entry. This is valid at these locations only:
- -All 13 YMCA of the Suncoast locations: http://www.suncoastymca.org/locations/map
- -All YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg lcoations: http://www.stpeteymca.org/standard/1.html
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Before requesting tickets:
- All requests for tickets must be placed through the online RSVP link provided in this email.
- All tickets are given on a first come, first serve basis.
- Please confirm your Little's eligibility before requesting tickets online.
- Tickets provided through BBBS are for Bigs and Littles only, unless otherwise noted.
- Out of courtesy to other matches, please only reserve tickets to one event where we have a very limited quantity of tickets available.
- **Important! You must enter your Little's name and other Big's name if part of a Big Couple when reserving tickets (click blue "ADD" button below your info). If you do not enter each person's name, you will only be reserving one ticket.**
All tickets must be picked up at one of the following locations, unless otherwise noted:
- Big Brothers Big Sisters: 918 West Bay Dr., Largo FL 33770 (Mon.-Thurs. 9am - 6pm, Fri. 9am - 4pm)
- Gold's Gym: 203 38th Ave. N, St. Pete (Open 24hrs from 5am Mon - 9pm Fri, Sat 8am - 7pm, Sun 8am- 5pm)
After requesting tickets online:
- Allow 1 full business day to process ticket requests (Monday-Thursday). If you select to pick up tickets at Gold's Gym, please note that we need 1 full business day (excluding weekends) from the time your tickets are processed to transport them from our office to Gold's.
- **Wait for email confirmation that your tickets are ready to be picked up. We have volunteers helping to fill ticket requests, so if you do not receive an email stating that your tickets are ready, our staff in the office will not be able to assist you with locating tickets.
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Tampa Bay Rays
Tropicana Field
1 Tropicana Drive
St. Petersburg, FL 33705
Thanks to a generous donation from the Tampa Bay Rays, we have 50 tickets for our matches to enjoy the following games:
To reserve tickets, please click on the date above.
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Clearwater Threshers Baseball
Bright House Field 601 N. Old Coachman Road, Clearwater
Thanks to our partnership with the Clearwater Threshers, we have vouchers for our matches to enjoy the games below. Bigs can redeem vouchers at the ticket office located on the West side (off of Old Coachman Rd) of the facility for day of game.
Each voucher is redeemable for 4 tickets (Big Couples will need to register separately to attend together). For this ticket registration, there is space to enter your Little's name on the first registration screen (you will not click the blue "Add" button).
We have vouchers for 8 tickets for each home game, other than Monday nights:
To reserve a voucher (for 2 tickets), please click on the date above.
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Tampa Bay Rowdies Soccer
Al Lang Field, Progress Energy Park
230 First Street South
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Thanks to a generous donation from the Hooker Tea Company, we have 12 tickets for our matches to enjoy the following game:
The actual game starts at 7:30pm, but if you arrive between 6:45-7:00pm, your Little can participate in the Rally Tunnel down on the field prior to the game. They will get to give the players high fives as they come onto the field and also receive a free t-shirt!
To reserve tickets, please click on the date above.
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| Activities in Our Community
The following activites are not hosted by BBBS - staff may not be present.
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Be sure to visit the "Bigs Only" section of our website to view recurring community events that you and your Little can take part in. Please click on the links below to view the information most helpful to your match:
Match Activity Ideas - organized by age group
Big Perks - coupons and deals for local activities
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Each Saturday
Sunset Cinema at Pier 60
All Movies Start at Approx. 6:00 p.m.
Pier 60
10 Pier 60 Drive
Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
Bring blankets, low lawn chairs or towels to plop on Clearwater Beach and watch free movies. Concessions for sale. No alcohol. Show starts around dusk. Price: Free. For more information, contact (727) 434-6060 or www.sunsetsatpier60.com.
July 6 - PG rated film Dolphin Tale
July 14 - PG-13 rated film 50 First Dates
July 21 - PG-13 rated film The Vow Edited
July 28 - PG-13 rated film Thor
Saturday, July 7 Saturday Sunsets on the Trail 1:00 pm Bilmar Beach Resort 10650 Gulf Blvd. Treasure Island, FL 33706 Vendors line approximately one mile of the beachfront trail with street performers, water slides and various inflatables for the kids. This portion features live music by Calamity Jane (1-4 pm) and Paul Anthony (5-8:30 pm). Price: Free. For more information, contact (727) 547-4575 or visit www.mytreasureisland.org. Summer Safari Night at the Zoo 5:00 pm Lowry Park Zoo 1101 W Sligh Ave Tampa, FL 33604 Lowry Park Zoo's summer series features free rides after 5:00 pm and special animal encounters. Bring your favorite stuffed bear to Summer Safari Night for a Teddy Bear Picnic with bear education sessions and furry fun games with Radio Disney. For more information, contact (813) 935-8552. Sunday, July 8 Alligator Walk 11:30 am Boyd Hill Nature Preserve 1101 Country Club Way S. St. Petersburg, FL 33705 Learn about the habitat, eating habits and other mysteries of the American Alligator on this hike through the preserve's wetlands. Price: $3. $1.50 children. For more information, contact (727) 893-7326. Miniature Train Rides 10:00 am Largo Central Park 105 Central Park Drive Largo, FL 33771 Kids of all ages can ride the miniature trains of Largo Central Railroad. Price: Free (donations for train maintenance appreciated). For more information, contact (727) 587-6775. Saturday, July 14 Happy Birthday Kids in Charge 11:00 am Museum of Science and Industry 4801 E Fowler Ave Tampa, FL 33617 Kids in Charge turn seven and MOSI is throwing a party with birthday cake and children's activities. For more information, contact (813) 987-6000. Bike Safari 9:00 am Boyd Hill Nature Preserve 1101 Country Club Way S. St. Petersburg, FL 33705 Grab your helmet, some water and a snack. Get ready for a bicycle exploration of the 245-acre nature preserve where you'll see alligators, bald eagles, gopher tortoises and ospreys. Plus you'll ride through five ecosystems. Two rides available for different skill levels. The "Adventure Trek" is for those with cycling experience and mountain bikes (9-10:30 am). The "Leisure Ride" is better suited for children and those without "off road friendly" bikes (10:30 - 11:30 am). Sun block and bug spray suggested, and a sense of adventure is required. Price: $5.00. For more information, contact (727) 893-7326. Saturday, July 21 Night Hike 6:30 pm McGough Nature Park 11901 146th St. N. Largo, FL 33774 Bring a flashlight for a guided hunt for nocturnal animals such as raccoons, owls, opossums, and bats. Price: Free. For more information, contact (727) 518-3047. Touch-A-Truck and WWII Re-Enactors 10:00 am Armed Forces History Museum 2050 34th Way N. Largo, FL 33771 Visitors can interact with a wide variety of military vehicles while WWII re-enactors from the 1st Infantry Division conduct informative presentations and drills. For more information, contact (727) 539-8371. Sunday, July 22 $5 Day at the Zoo 9:30 am Lowry Park Zoo 1101 W Sligh Ave Tampa, FL 33604 Load all the kids into the car and get ready to visit all your favorite animals. Everyone gets into the zoo for $5 today. But get there early because it gets crowded for this deal. Price: $5. For more information, contact (813) 935-8552. Saturday, July 28 Splash's Treasure Hunt 11:00 am Highland Recreation Complex and Family Aquatic Center 400 Highland Ave. NE Largo, FL 33770 Ahoy mateys, this is a true treasure hunt. There's prate booty hidden under water, floating and on land, plus pirates swim with the kids, shoot their cannons and pass out beads. Free hot dogs while they last. Hunts divided by age group and open to ages 10 and younger. Come aboard the ship, but beware of the plank. Price: $9, $5 residents, $6 non-residents with card. For more information, contact (727) 518-3018. Park Ranger Nature Educational Programs 10:00 am Lettuce Lake Park 6920 E Fletcher Ave Tampa, FL 33637 Rangers guide children ages 9 to 15, and children at heart, through a variety of fun and informative activities. This portion features "Venomous Florida Snakes and Water Color Art." Price: $5 per child, adults with children free, adult only $5 (cash payment only). For more information, contact (813) 987-6204. |
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1 Year
*Valerie Moody & Angel (*actual anniversary was in May) ● John McCloskey & Eugene ● Erick Byrd & Jamario ● Doug Hunt & Blake ● Jenny Brooks & Shitara ● Cynthia Serra & Rickiya ● Kerrie Vnuk & Lataziah ● Andrew Loscalzo and Susan Burk & Amazi ● Michael Van Natten & Edward
2 Years
Daniel Villegas & Ricardo ● Joshua Lovetere & Kevin ● William Maguire & Jeremiah ● Donald Doll & Logan ● Celia Lopez-McCormack & Chelsea ● Lisa Montagna & Elizabeth ● Denise Logaglio & Desirae ● Tonie Gazso & Marriah
3 Years
Janene Winton & Faith ● Nikki Hinton & Alissa ● Thomas Bassinger Jr. & Seamus ● Robin Moore & Kayla
4 Years
Gregory Hunsinger & Kai
5 Years
Denise Stoltzfus & Cassie
7 Years
Patricia McGuire & Aponi
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