Greetings Artists & Art Enthusiasts!

OKTOBERFEST (ROCKTOBERFEST):
The Upper Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce with Oldsmar Cares adds an extra night to the annual Oktoberfest celebration called Rocktoberfest. On Thursday, October 27th, from 6pm–10pm
Cross Eyed Larry will be entertaining. Enjoy German beer, wine, food vendors and midway rides.
Proceeds go to Oldsmar Cares!


SANTA CLAUS TO VISIT OLDSMAR - December 13 - December 17, 2011
Oldsmar Fire Rescue is once again sponsoring a childrens' holiday program that features a personal visit from Santa Claus to homes in the City of Oldsmar. Visiting dates to homes are set by a lottery system.
Families should mail a 3 x 5 card with their NAME, ADDRESS & DAY-TIME PHONE NUMBER clearly printed on the card. The card should be mailed to Oldsmar Fire Rescue, 225 Pine Ave. N., Oldsmar, Fl. 34677. Cards will be received thru November 15th. These cards will be put into a box and after the cut-off date is over there will be a drawing. As each card is drawn that household will be called and their appointment set. After setting their appointment, the parents are to bring a small, gift-wrapped present for their child to the fire station during the week of December 5TH thru December 9th. The gift should have their child’s name, address and the date and time of Santa’s visit written clearly on the outside of the package.
Santa and his elves, riding a fire truck, will visit the children in the evenings from December 13th thru December 17th and Santa will bring the child their present at that time. If there is a group of children, packages should be wrapped as above, put into a large plastic garbage bag, with the last name of the host family, address and date and time of Santa’s visit on the outside of the bag. ** ONE bag per household **
The fire department also participates in the TOYS FOR TOTS program and requests that the families that participate in the Santa program help the less fortunate by bringing a small, unwrapped NEW toy, for the TOYS FOR TOTS bin (ages newborn to 14 yrs.) All donations for the Toys for Tots program must be to the fire station by December 9th.


Oldsmar Cares 2nd Annual Wine & Food Gala - February 9, 2012 – 6 to 9 pm



MISTRESS OF CEREMONIES:
Bay News 9 reporter Virginia Johnson

CELEBRITY AUCTIONEER:
Doug Bevis, Vice Mayor of Oldsmar

AUCTION ITEMS:
• 3 night getaway to Sands of Islamorada Resort in the fabulous Florida Keys
• Luxury cottage in Sparkle Lake, Highlands, North Carolina
• Weekend behind the wheel of a fantasy sports car


Our Summer Camp program is in full swing! Kids are enjoying organized games, art activities, educational presentations, field trips and more! The second five week session starts Jul 18th.


The Suncoast Animal League presents "Art for Animals" , an auction of artwork donated by professional artists Fri June 24th. Art preview is 5-7 pm. Live auction 7-9 pm. Presented by The Nielsen Company 501 Brooker Creek Blvd in Oldsmar. Also featuring live music, hors'doevres, raffles & silent auction. The event will benefit the animals of the Suncoast Animal League - specifically 16 dogs infected with life-threatening heartworm disease. For more info 727-786-1330 or www.suncoastanimalleague.org


All "Park It Fridays" free programs will be held at R.E. Olds Park at 10:00 am. June 24th "Dunedin Blue Jays", July 1st "Drowning Prevention", July 8th "Nature with Mr. Kyle", July 15th "Finney Tiger Rock Martial Arts", July 22nd "Making Pizza with Dominic Parisi", July 30th "Youth Fitness with Jason Pursel Two Brothers Boot Camp", August 5th "Anti-Abduction/ Bully Proof with Krav Maga Martial Arts & Aug 12th "Bicycle Safety with Deputy Tom Potito.


This month marks our first ever City of Oldsmar Employee Art Show at City Hall Art Gallery. Come see beautiful works of art created by the very people who serve you each day! Most all departments are represented by at least one person who is an artist! You are sure to be amazed at the variety of artwork! Show ends Aug 31st.


The Oldsmar Library has many exciting new programs: Summer Reading Programs, Teen/Adult Harry Potter Party (Thursday, July 14th @ 5:30 pm), Drop In Computer Assistance, Movie Mondays, Small Business Counseling, Baby Sign Language, Teen Programs, Story Time, Read Fur Fur Dog Tales (read to a certified therapy dog), Toddler Time & more! Find out about these and other exciting programs by visiting www.oldsmarlibrary.org


Are you ready to Salsa this summer? Monday evenings 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Meets at Cypress Rec Center. No partner needed - singles & couples welcome! Get out and have fun! For more info 813-749-1152


For City of Oldsmar news and events go to MyOldsmar.com You can register online for many of our upcoming classes and programs.


The Palm Harbor Library will be hosting an Artist's Lecture by Ralph Montgomery on July 26th at 6:00 pm. Mr. Montgomery will be speaking about his world travels and how they influenced his art. For more info contact the library at (727) 784-3332 or contact the artist at rempaints@aol.com or (727) 593-0108


Discover Southwest Florida with Thomas Edison and Henry Ford: Take a look at "old Florida", during the time the Edison and Ford families wintered in Southwest Florida, from 1885 to the 1940s. Visitors will enjoy comparing present day Florida to the wild and wonderful places these two families found. The exhibition runs July through September at Heritage Village, 11909 125th St., N., Largo. Call (727) 582-2125 for more information


Discover Nature and Culture with Your Child in a coastal classroom at Weedon Island Preserve. Explore authentic archaeological materials and sift through the past with hands-on aboriginal tools using techniques of ancient people of the region. Free family activity so no registration required. Stop by classroom July 16th between noon and 3 p.m. Information (727) 453-6500, Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Drive N.E., St. Petersburg.


Photography Hike at Weedon Island Preserve: Looking for that perfect shot? July 23rd 8 to 10 a.m. Free hike is perfect opportunity for adult photogs to hone their skills. First a brief classroom session then guides highlight specific wildlife behaviors and assist participants in capturing the natural beauty around them. Register to www.pinellascountyextension.org or (727) 453-6500. Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Drive N.E., St. Petersburg


Thank you to all of our wonderful supporters of the arts! A special note of appreciation to Oldsmar Graphic & Web Designer David Rivera for his support and expertise. www.thedrawingroom.us


Have a great summer!
Chris Steiner, Cultural Arts & Recreation Coordinator
City of Oldsmar
300 Commerce Blvd
Oldsmar FL 34677
813-749-1260