Davis Islands Today

From Climb Tampa:

Join us for one of the most unique events in Tampa Bay. On March 21, 2009, hundreds of people will huff and puff their way climbing the 42 flights in the Bank of America Plaza in downtown Tampa. This is more than your same old 5K this event is a vertical race to climb 42 floors/914 steps. Whether climbing for a winning time or simply to cross the finish line in honor or in memory of someone with lung disease, this event is a great way to challenge yourself physically. We guarantee that all finishers will have a newfound respect for healthy lungs!

All proceeds benefit the American Lung Association for lung cancer research, education, and prevention programs. Many do not realize that lung cancer is still the number one cancer killer in both men and women.

Support RMHC while enjoying your favorite McDonald’s foods. On November 20, McDonald’s will donate $1 for every Beef or Chicken Extra Value Meal© and Chicken McNuggets sold.

In addition, from November 10-20 customers can donate $1 towards RMHC by purchasing a helping “Hand” that will be displayed in-store during the event.

Take the night off from cooking and support RMHC this November.

Our annual two-day golf tournament at the prestigious Innisbrook Resort & Golf Club in Tarpon Springs raises operational funds for our local Ronald McDonald Houses while offering some of the best golf on the west coast, not to mention a lot of fun! To download our 2008 Golf Brochure containing Registration and sponsorship information, please visit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tampa Bay website at www.rmhctampabay.com.

The employees at International Plaza’s Banana Republic have been making meals and doing pantry drives for the Davis Islands Ronald McDonald House, but wanted to do something on a larger scale. They decided to hold a yard sale as a fundraiser, and just needed the right location. The Davis Islands Ronald McDonald House has a beautiful large yard, perfect for their yard sale, now scheduled for Saturday, November 8 from 9am – noon.

Store employees and house volunteers will clean out their closets and bring their treasures to the sale, and along with leftover items from the House and a few surprises. A good crowd is expected with some great deals for everyone. The public is invited to join us and find some bargains while raising funds for the Ronald McDonald House program.

For more information, contact Tampa RMH House Manager Betsy Wilkinson at (813) 254-2398, ext. 316 or email bwrmh[at]tampabay.rr.com.

The largest annual event held on Davis Islands is coming this month!

This FREE event is open to the public and will feature plenty of exhibitions, events, and fun! Visitors will find a pram sailing exhibition by the Davis Islands Youth Sailing Group, inflatable bounce houses and slides for children, rock climbing wall, a magic show, and a pet parade and contest. Guests will also get an up-close look at airplanes, helicopters, RVs and a fire engine. If the weather permits, airplane balloon rides will also be available.

Islands Fest plans lots of music, too. Appearances are expected by the Plant High Jazz Band, the 97 West Band, the South Tampa Fellowship Youth Choir, Elvis Tribute artist Steve Roberti, and popular local group Daybreak.

In addition to all of that, for the first time the 2008 event will feature the Islands Fest Art Show. With over 20 participating artists, everyone is sure to find entertaining and interesting displays from creative minds.

Event organizers include President Pete Moller, Vice President Jim Frijouf, Marketing Director Jennifer Dehnert, and Treasurer Deborah Cock. Committee members include Lee Medart, Jason Culbreath, Susan Hardeman of the Tampa International Airport, George Arroyo of Studio Cabello, Jana Alexander with the St. Petersburg Times, Bill Sharpe of the Davis Islands Community News, Artie McCall, and Dan Abate. All of the volunteers have been working hard nearly each week for the past year in order to get ready for the big event.

Islands Fest is held at the waterfront Seaplane Basin Park, right next to the Peter O. Knight airport, on Saturday, April 26 from 10 AM – 5 PM.

Sponsors of Islands Fest include Tampa General Hospital, the St. Petersburg Times, Studio Cabello, SweetBay Supermarkets, Lazy Days RV Supercenter, Loren Potts and Company, PA, the Davis Islands Community News, Atlas Aviation, the South Tampa Fellowship, Tampa International Airport – Community Airports, TampaGold.com, Frijour, Rust, and Pyle, PA, and many more.

Check the website for further information: http://www.islandsfest.com/

The Young Islanders will once again sponsor the Annual Davis Islands Easter Egg Hunt, along with the Junior Gardeners of the Davis Islands Garden Club, D.I. Body & Boutique, D.I. Civic Association, Serendipity and Tate Brothers Pizza. We are delighted to announce that this year’s Easter Egg Hunt will once again be held on the beautiful grounds of the Davis Islands Garden Club at 81 Columbia Drive. The Egg Hunt takes place on Saturday, March 22, 2008 and will feature eggs filled with many Egg-citing surprises. You won’t want to miss it!

An Egg Stuffing Party will take place at Tate Brother’s Pizza on Tuesday, March 18, at 3:00 p.m. Teens – come earn your service hours while we help stuff the more than 2,000 eggs. Please join us for the egg stuffing fun!

You won’t want to miss the 6th Annual Davis Islands Easter Egg Hunt. All Davis Islands resident children age 12 and under are welcome to join in the fun. Be there promptly to sign in, and then the hunt begins. Come early, those eggs go fast! Be sure to bring your basket!

• Date: Saturday, March 22, 2008
• Time: 8:45 am Check-In, Hunt Begins at 9:00am
• Where: Davis Islands Garden Club, 81 Columbia Drive
• Look For: The Sign-In Table and The Young Islanders Banner out front
• Bring: A Basket! (Over 2,000 eggs will be hidden)

2007 Coastal Cleanup

Calling all Young Islanders! Be sure not to miss this next very popular event! Your assistance is needed for the Annual Florida Coastal Cleanup. We will join other groups as we help clean up our beautiful Davis Islands coast.

Date: Saturday, September 15, 2007
Time: 8:30 a.m. Check-in 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Cleanup begins!
Where: Davis Islands Basin (South end of Davis Islands)
Look For: The Young Islanders Banner
R.S.V.P.: Please R.S.V.P. by e-mail to: youngislanders@yahoo.com by September 8, 2007. We need a headcount for T-shirts and refreshments.

Teens: This is a Service Hour Event. Sign up early!

Be sure to wear old clothes (cleaning up can be messy!) and closed toe protective footwear. Also, sunscreen, hat and work gloves are recommended. Garbage collection bags will be provided.

** If you and your group would like to work the shoreline by boat, please contact us so we can provide you with supplies. For more information on Coastal Cleanup, please contact us at youngislanders@yahoo.com.

From our friends at Tampa General Hospital:

Hyde Park Village Live Music Series to benefit TGH Foundation

Twenty years ago, the Hyde Park Village Live Music Series launched and has been a popular gathering ever since. These free concerts, held near the beautiful fountain of Hyde Park Village in South Tampa are held the last Wednesday of the month from March through October. Each month, the concert’s refreshment sales benefit a different Bay area charity.

The September series will benefit the Tampa General Hospital’s Healing Garden to be held Wednesday. September 26, from 6pm – 9pm. Music will be performed by The Nate Najar Trio, including classical guitar; creating swinging jazz sounds, blues and Brazilian styles. Admission is free, $3 beers will be available. Hyde Park Village is located at 742 S. Village Circle in Tampa. For directions, go to www.hydeparkvillage.net

The proceeds will be earmarked for the Healing Garden, which will be located on the 4th floor of the new Bayshore Pavilion – currently under construction at TGH. The rooftop courtyard on this floor will be turned into a garden, providing outdoor space for patients and families in the Women’s Center, as well as beautiful views for patient rooms located on the interior.

The Tampa General Hospital Foundation is a private, not-for-profit corporation and a qualified charitable organization under section 501 ( c ) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Foundation’s sole focus is to support the programs and services of Tampa General Hospital. Robin DeLaVergne serves as the Foundation’s Executive Director. Phil Dingle is the Chairman of the Foundation’s Board of Trustees.

From our friends at the “wag” Pet Boutique of Tampa

National Dog Day Adoptions!
August 25, 11am-3pm
Wag Pet Boutique, 304 E Davis Blvd, Davis Islands

The goal of National Dog Day is to find homes for 15,000 deserving animals nationwide the weekend of August 25, 2007. Wag is hosting Lil’ Lap Dog Rescue and Dachshund Adoption, Rescue and Education and their dogs. Dogs needing good homes will be: Malteses, Chihuahuas, Yorkies, Dachshunds and more! Bring your current dog to meet a new friend, feast on doggie cake and take home a treat filled doggie bag. A portion of the sales from that day will be donated to both groups. Join us! www.wagoftampa.com

From our friends at Wag Pet Boutique:

Second Annual Wellness Expo and Spaw Day
Wag Pet Boutique-304 E. Davis Blvd, Davis Islands
June 30, 11am-3pm
Treat your four legged pooch to a Dog Yoga session, massage, pawicure or Oxyfresh teeth cleaning demo. Meet a few South Tampa dog walkers, learn about pet health and nutrition and take home a doggie bag filled with treat and food samples! St. Francis Society Animal Rescue will be on site with their adorable adoptable dogs and if your fido isn’t Micro-chipped they will provide low cost chipping for $25! Contact Jennifer @ 813-258-9181 with questions!

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