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WorshipGospel Sing-a-Long Jeff Shadowens and the Simple Faith Trio will perform at Grace Connection Church, 635 64th Street S. in So. Pasadena at 6:30 p.m. on March 17th. Call 727-565-5244 or email to cgospelsing@yahoo.com.

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Church presents Palm Sunday Concert St. Petersburg Community Church invites you to join us Palm Sunday, March 24, at 10 a.m. for a special musical presentation “Because He Lives”. The story of Jesus on His journey to the cross and celebration of the resurrection will be told in song and visual presentation. Nursery will also be provided for children infant – age 4. The event is free. The concert will take place at the church located at 4501 30th Avenue N. in St. Petersburg. For more information, contact the church at 727-525-0012 or visit www.gracetograce.org.

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Easter Sunday Service St. Petersburg Community Church invites you to join them Easter Sunday, March 31st for a special celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Join them at 9 a.m. for a free pancake breakfast served in their

Fellowship Hall. A special puppet show will help tell the message of Easter. At 10 a.m. they will celebrate the resurrection in worship with a special Easter message. Nursery will also be provided for children infant – age 4. The event is free. The concert will take place at the church located at 4501 30th Avenue N. in St. Petersburg. For more information, contact the church at 727-525-0012 or visit www.gracetograce.org.

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Paradise Shores 15th Annual Bazaar Come join them on Friday, March 15th from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday, March 16th from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Paradise Shores Clubhouse located at 530 81st Street N. in St. Petersburg (across the street from Five Towns). Choose from jewelry, collectable’s, craft items, small electrical appliances, golf clubs, furniture, linens and much more. At this years Bazaar they will also be offering a light lunch and a baked goods section.

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Jack of all Trades

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By Holiday Mathis The planets agree with this week’s Irish theme of good luck and celebration. Mercury chimes in with a shamrockin’ good omen, changing direction to relieve us of his retrograde antics. The sun’s march into Aries on Wednesday the 20th brings the spring equinox, as well as International Astrology Day. Venus joins the party in Aries on the 21st -- not her favorite journey, but she gets things going, and our relationships will show it. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). There’s something to work out among your colleagues, customers or potential new friends. Lean on your talent for interpersonal dynamics. Differences don’t have to be barriers that stop the interaction. Acknowledge the common ground you share with others before disagreeing. ARIES (March 21-April 19). It’s not like you to err on the side of caution, but this week it’s a pretty decent idea. Even though there are those who will encourage you to do what scares you, there are many dangerous ventures that aren’t worth the effort, even for a risk-taking ram. Friday is your best day for taking chances. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). The social scene has its own flow. Ride it; don’t fight it. When you take the long view, you realize that friends will come and go. Some will drift back to you when the timing is better. Others will be pulled into a different tide. Life has a way of organizing these things for you. So trust and take it easy. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). It’s true that you are different from the people who surround you. This is no reason to distance yourself, but rather, it’s a good excuse to ask questions and learn. When you do that, you reach a new level of awareness, where, in fact, you will find that you are not as different as you previously thought. CANCER (June 22-July 22). “Someday” isn’t an actual day. It’s more of a place to keep your

fantasies and give your wishes space to mingle and frolic. Go to the place of “someday” and steal a dream; it doesn’t belong there anyway. Bring the dream into your real life this week in the form of an action plan. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Passion goes a long way, but at some point you will need one of those extremely left-brained tools -- like a check list, a schedule or a business plan -- to carry you through. That point comes early in the week. Ask for help. Whatever time it takes to develop a good system will save you time in the end. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’re reasonably sure that when you close the refrigerator, the light goes off. But you’re not an eyewitness to this event, so who knows? Similarly, this week will bring speculation and intrigue that you are highly unlikely to get to the bottom of. Believe what you will, but remind yourself that it’s theoretical at best. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). The blindfolded figure gripping her scales is an allegory of justice. You don’t need such a shield this week. You are free from many of the prejudices that hinder others. Appearances won’t cloud your judgment or render you too partial to be fair. With your eyes and heart wide open, you’ll know what’s right. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). There are many people from whom you will learn. You’re better off not following one to the exclusion of all others. Avoid exclusive arrangements. Anyone who asks you to cut yourself off from other sources of knowledge is power hungry. It’s likely that they prefer you in a weakened state. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). What friends and family want for you will be different from what you want for yourself. Unfortunately, meeting in the middle won’t help. You simply have to decide. Keep in mind that there are decisions you can make that lead to being happy, and then there are decisions you can make that lead to just being.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You have a reasonable appetite for excitement. The thrills and drama don’t have to come all the time, but if the events of the day unwind too slowly, you’ll grow bored and tired. Early in the week, you’ll find the sweet spot between comfort and living on the edge. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Most of the week’s focus will be on making someone else’s experience positive, beautiful and memorable. You’ll get to exercise some artistry in this regard, assembling the special elements that will make the event remarkable. Take pictures for posterity. This Week's Birthdays: Excitement mounts as you head into a year filled with new faces, places and headspaces. The attitude shift you make this month starts the rainfall of opportunity. Keep in mind that everyone you meet doesn’t have to be your best friend. Reduce your expectations of social interaction, and it becomes breezy, light and helpful in multiple areas of your life. You’ll be a star at work in April and will have another stellar showcase in August. Financial improvements happen in May and September.

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Music at Gulfport Beach Pavilion #6

Monday, 1-3 p.m. Karaoke by Jay & Lolita alternating with Arlene & LenTuesday, 1-3 p.m. Mark Blackwood Harmonica/Open Mic Wednesday, 1-3:30 p.m. Karaoke by Harold & Donna WurtzThursday, 1-3:30 p.m. Karaoke by Dave and CookieFriday, 2-4:00 p.m. Entertainment by “Geno”Saturday, 1-3 p.m. Ann & RaySunday, 1-3:00 p.m. Entertainment for dancing by Woody & his accordion

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City Whys? Email your request to News@theGabber.com

Have you got a question for your city government?

By Cathy Salustri

City of Gulfport: Marketing the Casino

Q: Has the City of Gulfport tried to attract local conferences or large one-day meetings to the Casino? –Margarete Tober

A: “We market it through normal means,” City Manager Jim O’Reilly says. “We attend wedding trade shows. That seems to be where we’re getting referrals from. That’s a money-maker.” The city cut its promotional advertising budget as property values decreased and, in turn, so did revenue. “We had other priorities besides marketing the facility in the means that some individuals would like to see,” City Manager O’Reilly says. “When we established our priorities, we reduced promotional spending to maintain other levels of service.”

Hawaiian Hula Dance Class Learn to dance the Hawaiian Hula at the Gulfport Recreation Center, 5730 Shore Blvd. S. on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to noon, March 20th - April 17th. The cost is $40 for 5 week session or $10 per drop-in class. Dance that will be taught will be “Dancing under the Sea”. The instructor is Kalina, who has studied hula for over 30 years and will share her dance knowledge, stories and protocol. Have lots of fun while doing a gentle exercise, great for strengthening bad knees! For more information, call Kalina at 727-251-0424.

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Dance to Sounds of Dixieland The “Bourbon City Ragtime Band” will be performing at the Polish American Society of St. Petersburg on Friday evenings (March 15 and 22nd) from 7-10 p.m. The public is welcome to enjoy the exciting music with top-notch musicians on the banjo, guitar, trumpet, keyboard and drums. Come and enjoy the evening with this great band and magnificent dance floor Cost is $5 at the door. There will be a cash bar and light food available. The Polish American Society is off of 4th St. S. at 1343 Beach Drive SE in St. Petersburg (adjacent to the Coast Guard). Call 727-894-9908.

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Anchoring 101 Are you ready to expand your boating knowledge and skills? Anchoring, a two hour class presented in one evening by the St Petersburg Sail and Power Squadron, is available to anyone 12 or older. This seminar explains how to select the appropriate anchor, rode and components and their use depending on sea and bottom conditions. Tables are used to determine the sizing of your anchor and its components based on the

size of your boat. Materials include USPS’s Anchoring Quick Guide and Student’s notes with copies of the presentation slides. This is an essential seminar for all boaters. Course will be held on Wednesday, March 20th from 7-9 p.m. at the St. Petersburg Sailing Center, 250 Second Avenue SE, Demens Landing in St. Petersburg. Instruction is free, materials cost $25 per family. There is a maximum of 20 students. Pre-registration is required. Register on-line at www.boating-stpete.org.

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Apply for Visual Arts Scholarship Applications are now open for the Pinellas Park Art Society Scholarship valued at $1,500. The scholarship is based on artistic abilities and fulfillment of the application requirements. Eligibility is open to all Pinellas County high school seniors – public, private or home-schooled, or to college students currently enrolled in a visual arts program. To apply download the Scholarship Application Form and mail along with attachments, or complete/submit online at www.pinellasart.com. The scholarship is for the Fall 2013 semester. Deadline to apply is March 15, 2013. Winner notified by May 1, 2013, and scholarship awarded in June. This award is in keeping with their mission to encourage and financially support the artistic endeavors of young people.

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Aqua Zumba on Saturday Mornings Get all the fun and benefit of Zumba with low impact and all the resistance qualities of the water. Perfect for all ages and fitness levels as you work at your own pace. Burns calories, tone your whole body and have fun while you’re doing it. Class is offered at The City of St. Pete Beach Family Aquatic Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr on Saturday mornings from 10:15-11:15 a.m. Cost is only $5 SPB residents and $6 non-residents. This class also accepts Silver Sneakers! For more information call 727- 363-9264 or visit www.spbrec.com.

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St. Petersburg Aglow Lighthouse St. Petersburg Aglow Lighthouse will meet on Saturday, March 16th at 11:30 a.m. at Hibachi Buffet in Park Plaza Shopping Center, 7610 49th Street N. in Pinellas Park. Guest speaker will be Barbara Schlesinger of Gateway Christian Center. Call 727-327-9070.

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