Local Haiti Relief Drive. Requested items for the Drive are water, blankets, medical supplies and canned food. Drop off locations: SouthShore Bait & Tackle – Ph: 813-641-2010; South Shore Signs – Ph: 813-645-2201; Big Jim’s Self Storage – Ph:813-641- 1889, Kids ‘R Kids SouthShore – Ph: 813-672-0400, Hillsborough Community College – SouthShore Campus – Ph: 813-253-7863 and the Chamber – Ph: 813-645-3808.

Members of the community are requested to show support for local fallen soldier, Army SPC. David A. Croft, Jr. It is requested for as many supporters as possible to stand along the route waving their flags. The family will receive a video of the escort. Army SPC. David A. Croft, Jr. is expected to arrive at MacDill AFB at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 20th. It is expected for the escort to depart between 10:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Below is the final route from MacDill AFB to the funeral home in Plant City. Please help to circulate this information, and encourage others to attend and show their support.

Please contact Cristal Bermudez, HCSO, with any questions, (813) 247-8121 or cbermude@hcso.tampa.fl.us.

Escort departs MacDill AFB at approximately 10:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

• Escort proceeds north on Bayshore Boulevard to
• East on Platt Street Bridge to
• North on Florida Avenue to
• East on Jackson Street to
• North on Jefferson Street to
• East on Twiggs Street to
• Channelside Drive to
• East on SR 60 to
• North on Turkey Creek Road to
• East On MLK Jr. Blvd to
• 708 W. MLK Jr. Blvd., Plant City

Dring The Holidays Give A Gift of Love. Many items are needed to help make a families Christmas  special.

Suggestions include:

• Gift cards to Wal-Mart and other stores Blocks
• Arts and Craft Sets Developmental Toys
• Accessories for Girls:jewerly,purses,make-up Cars and Trucks
• Building Sets Cultural Diverse Dolls
• Ball and Sports Equipment Action Figures
• Watches Remote Control Vehicles
• Children and Teenage DVDs Phone Cards
• Books Preschool Play Sets
• Board Games/Cards Early Learning Toys

Contact them at Telephone:     (813) 645-7874 or drop off items at their thrift store: 1009 1st St. S.W. Ruskin, FL. 33570

More more information on Mary and Martha House in Ruskin, visit their website at http://www.maryandmarthahouse.com

“Thanks for all of your support to our Organization throught the year”

Sunday, December 13, 8:30 am and 10:45 am, the Ruskin United Methodist Church, 105 4th Ave NW, Ruskin, 1 block north of Shell Point Rd, will present its annual Christmas Cantata, “Rise Up A New Light A-Comin“. Along with the Chancel Choir, there will be a multi-piece orchestra. For more info, call 813-645-1241.

Friday, December 11, 5:00 – 7:30 pm, The Rotary Club of SouthShore is holding a Spaghetti Dinner with meatballs and garlic bread and will be available for dine in or carry out. The event will be hosted at The Plaza Club, 3932 Upper Creek Dr in Sun City Center. The cost is $5 and tickets will be available at the door or in advance by calling 813-447- 9015. All proceeds will benefit local students through the club’s scholarship fund.

C.A.R.E.’s 8th Annual Tree of Lights for Animals. For a tax-deductible donation of $5 or more, a bulb honoring your pet will be placed on the holiday tree at the shelter or a donation of $10 or more, a cat/dog ornament, personalized with your pet’s name, will be placed on the holiday tree at the shelter. The tree will be lit at Thanksgiving and remain through the holidays. Make checks out to C.A.R.E. and indicate Tree of Lights on the memo line. C.A.R.E. is located at 1528 27th St. SE, Ruskin 33570. For more info, call 813-645-2273.

Saturday, December 12, 4 pm – 7 pm, South Shore Gallery, 447 Apollo Beach Blvd., Apollo Beach 33572, will be hosting an event featuring artful gifts of silver, glass and fiber. Artist are Kate Hamilton – Silver & Sea Glass Jewelry, Robin Bowman – Fabric Collage Gifts & Home Decor, Sandra Z. Duran – Stained Glass Art & Jewelry and Virginia Spalter – Fused Glass & Jewelry. Call the Gallery for more info at 813-645-0483.

Wanted Tutors. Beth Shields Middle School is looking for qualified applicants to work with their AVID program in helping with tutoring. You need to be available 2 days per week, Tuesdays & Thursdays. The AVID program provides students with the social, organizational, and study skills necessary to be successful college graduates. The following link will provide information on the online application process: www.sdhc.k12.fl.us

Florida State Fair is now hiring for the 2010 Florida State Fair. Available openings include: ticket takers, ticket sellers, guest services staff, trolley drivers, trolley attendants, ushers, etc. Evelyn Torres will be doing phone screenings with candidates first. She can be reached at 813.627.4210. The fair starts Feb. 4, 2010.

Saturday, December 12th @ 9am-1pm – The Florida Revolution U9 Blue Academy Soccer team will be hosting pictures w/Santa at the Summerfield Soccer Complex located at 11942 Big Bend Rd., Riverview, FL. Bring an unwrapped toy to benefit the Mary & Martha House…Contact Amy Hancock @ 1-678-343-3309 for more information.