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They always say, “Look for the helpers.” Now, you can be one, as a member of Gulfport’s Community Emergency Response Team. CERT trains citizens to help the community during a disaster, as well as assist the city for things like traffic control during planned events. CERT meets at 7 p.m. every third Monday of the month. Call James Wright at 727-893-1022.
Make a Difference for an LGBTQ Senior One in five seniors experience the loneliness of social isolation, and LGBTQ individuals are more likely to experience it, according to EPIC Generation. That’s why the organization created the Friendly Caller Program, which fosters multigenerational connections in the LGBTQ community through regular phone calls by trained volunteers. These volunteers offer social support, share meaningful conversations, promote lasting friendships and provide community referrals. Learn more or sign up to volunteer at MyEPIC.org/Generations or call 727-328-5524.
Avoid COVID-19 Vaccine Scams COVID-19 vaccination scams are on the rise. Pinellas County authorities encourage residents who have been the victim of COVID-19 fraud to immediately report it to 1-800-HHS-TIPS, tips.hhs.gov; the FBI Hotline: 1-800-CALL-FBI, ic3.gov; or the CMS/Medicare Hotline, 1-800-MEDICARE.
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Let's get back to the simple things, like a hot dog and soda at a Little League game. T-Ball:
Deadlines Friday at 5 p.m.
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4/10 10 a.m. Egan Park 9101 Blind Pass Rd., St. Pete Beach
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Bring this coupon to this week's Gulfport Little League game at Tomlinson Field for a free hot dog and soda or water. One per person. Exp. 4/16/21 Good only at Gulfport home games.
4/10 10 a.m. Tomlinson Park 1820 55th St. S., Gulfport
Player Pitch:
4/15 6 p.m., Tomlinson Park 1820 55th St. S., Gulfport
Junior Little League:
4/10 10 a.m., 6220 Pine Hill Rd. Port Richey 4/13 7 p.m., 12100 90th Ave. Seminole
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