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Shore Acres PTA Hosts Gift of Giving Charity Event on March 9

The idea behind the event is to raise awareness about local charities and share opportunities for the community to consider volunteering.

ST. PETERSBURG - Shore Acres Elementary PTA is hosting a "Gift of Giving" Charity Awareness meeting for parents and the community on Wednesday, March 9, 6-8 p.m. in the school cafeteria, 1800 62nd Ave. N, St.

The purpose of the meeting is to raise awareness about local charities and share opportunities for the community to consider volunteering or making a donation.

More than20 local charities are scheduled to participate:

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  • Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
  • Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy
  • Muscular Dystrophy Association
  • St. Baldrick’s
  • Police Benevolent Association.

Refreshments, door prizes and raffles are  part of the festivities. For more information, contact Linda Nelson, PTA president, 727-329-9396.

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