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Opportunities Abound To Help Others And Become An Everyday Hero

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The Tampa Tribune

Published: June 30, 2008

Being an Everyday Hero isn't difficult. If you have the time and the willingness to help, here are some opportunities to make a difference in your corner of the world:
Operation Shoebox
The Community Service Council of West Pasco is collecting grooming, everyday and comfort items for U.S. troops overseas. Those include toothbrushes, toothpaste, powdered drink mix, canned fruit, cereal, deodorant, hairbrushes, bar soap, sunglasses, sunscreen, eyedrops, cushioned socks, batteries and plastic knives, forks and spoons.

A full list is at www .communityservicecouncil .org/Community-Outreach-Committee.

Merchandise, cash and checks can be donated at these locations. Questions can be directed to the listed telephone numbers and contact persons.

•Consulate Care, 8132 Hudson Ave., Hudson; Del Downing, (727) 863-3100

•Atria Windsor Woods, 13707 Dallas Drive, Hudson; Jay Michael, (727) 869-3533

•9432 Wolcott Lane, Port Richey; Linda Clements, (813) 934-4626

•Jennifer Gardens ALF, 7334 Jennifer St., Port Richey; (727) 863-7866

•Dragonfly Massage, 9332 Little Road, Port Richey; Patti Mersky, (727) 863-5200

•La Casa Grande, 6400 Trouble Creek Road, New Port Richey; Sophia Allen, (727) 847-2980

•Morgan Funeral Home, 6025 Trouble Creek Road, New Port Richey; Susan King, (727) 847-3999

•Republic Bank, 5043 U.S. 19 in Southgate Plaza, New Port Richey; Cindy Ewald, (727) 853-0842

•Apollo Window Tinting, 4710 Rowan Road, Suite B, New Port Richey; Gail Fawcett, (727) 409-0851

•Beltone Hearing Center, 1318 Seven Springs Blvd. in Chelsea Plaza, Trinity; Laurel Robinson, (727) 376-8818

•Residential Asset Partners Realty, 2511 Seven Springs Blvd., Trinity; Victoria Barley, (727) 376-4900

•Medicine Shoppe, 10720 State Road 54, Trinity; Brenda Benoit, (727) 375-2502

•Seven Springs Golf & Country Club, 3535 Trophy Blvd., Trinity; Arlene Brock, (727) 376-0248

•Rasmussen College, 2127 Grand Blvd., Holiday; Gary Loman, (727) 942-0069

•Fifth Third Bank, 4714 Mile Stretch Drive, Holiday; Marie Casanova, (727) 939-0990.

Hernando-Pasco Hospice

•The Hospice Thrift Store & More, 6528 Massachusetts Ave., New Port Richey, will have a red, white and blue sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday. Customers will draw a chip at checkout to take 10 percent to 25 percent off a purchase of $5 or more (not including tax). The store's inventory includes clothing, furniture, collectibles and jewelry. Sales support patient and family care programs. Call (727) 841-7356 or visit www.hphospice .org for details.

•Hospice 101 is for teens and adults who would like to volunteer for activities not involving patient care, such as special events, office projects, thrift store work or crafts. The training is from 1 to 3 p.m. July 10 at hospice's Hudson office, 12107 Majestic Blvd. Completion of a volunteer application and pre-registration is required. Contact coordinator Fred Blind at (727) 863-9522.

Gulfside Regional Hospice

•Who knew getting groomed could be a good deed? Fantastic Sams, for one. The salon at 8532 Ridge Road in New Port Richey, in partnership with Gulfside Regional Hospice, is having a Haircuts for Hospice fundraiser on Tuesdays in July. That means 10 percent of all regular priced services or products will be donated to Gulfside. Fantastic Sams is open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays. For details, call (727) 849-5075.

•Gulfside Thrift Shoppes in New Port Richey, Hudson, Dade City and Zephyrhills plan these July promotions:

Hudson, 12154 U.S. 19, (727) 861-4900 - Christmas in July sale starts Tuesday. A hot dog roast is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday. All merchandise is half off that day. And every Wednesday, clothing is 50 percent off.

Dade City, 37925 Sky Ridge Circle, (813) 782-7200 - Christmas in July sale, featuring holiday decor and gift items, runs from July 7 to 21.

Zephyrhills, 36504 State Road 54, (813) 788-5461 - Load up on spooky stuff from July 14-19 during an early Halloween sale.

New Port Richey, 3601 Universal Plaza at U.S. 19 and Moog Road, (727) 842-7262 - A Christmas in July sale starts July 16. And each Wednesday, clothing is 50 percent off.

All Gulfside Regional Hospice Thrift Shoppes are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. They will be open during normal hours on the Fourth of July but closed on Saturday.

Donations are accepted up to an hour before closing. The stores welcome "gently used" antiques, furniture, jewelry, linens, handbags, artwork, housewares, electrical items in working condition, books, children's items and clothes. Pick ups can be scheduled for larger items.

•Volunteer orientation is from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. July 8, 9 and 10 at the Dade City office, 37826 Sky Ridge Circle, and July 29, 30 and Aug. 1 at the New Port Richey administrative offices, 6117 Trouble Creek Road. Tasks include giving caregivers a break; making phone calls to survivors; doing office or thrift shop work; cooking; assisting Hospice House patients and their families; and staging events like Hike for Hospice in November. For information, call Kathie Poole or Heather De Los Santos at 1-800-561-4883.

For general information on all Gulfside services, call (727) 845-5707 or visit www.gulf sideregionalhospice.org.

CARES Elfers Center

The Community Aging and Retirement Services center at 4136 Barker Drive in Elfers needs help in the thrift shop. Each volunteer is asked to commit to at least one shift per week. For details, call (727) 847-1290.

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