Gulf Beach Masons donate to leukemia group

MADEIRA BEACH — Gulf Beach Masonic Lodge No. 291 here recently donated $500 to the Jackson Copeland Foundation to support its mission of helping families affected by high-risk leukemia.

The foundation honors the memory of Jackson Copeland, who was born in St. Petersburg on June 26, 2001. After living for a time in South Wales, California, and Hawaii, his family returned to St. Petersburg in 2006. Jackson attended Perkins Elementary School, Thurgood Marshall and Sanderlin Middle Schools, and graduated from the Finance Academy at Northeast High School in 2019. After high school, he joined the U.S. Navy Reserve while attending St. Petersburg College. In March 2022, Jackson was diagnosed with an aggressive form of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (FLT-3+). Despite undergoing multiple rounds of intensive chemotherapy and preparing for a bone marrow transplant, Jackson passed away peacefully at home on May 2, 2024, surrounded by his family. The foundation continues his legacy by helping others facing the same difficult battle.

St. Pete Beach Public Library events

ST. PETE BEACH — The St. Pete Beach Public Library has set its schedule of upcoming events.

• Monday, March 23, 11 a.m.-noon — Tech Help: Get help with technology basics for phones, computers, and library-related applications. Monday Tech help is on a walk-in only basis

• Tuesdays, 10 a.m. — Story Time. This lively story time is perfect for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. Explore stories, songs and movement that build early literacy skills and support motor development.

• Tuesday, March 24, 2-3:30 p.m. — Tales of Treasure Island: The Treasure Island Historical Society shares local history through photos, tales, and video interviews of longtime residents of Treasure Island and the surrounding areas.

• Wednesday, March 25, 1-4 p.m. — Mahjong: Bring some friends and play Mahjong. The library provides both the American and Chinese versions of the game. This is not an instructional or guided gaming program. Seating is limited.

• Wednesday, March 25, 5:30 p.m. — Feature Film: See spblibrary.com for movie details.

• Thursday, March 26, 10 a.m. – Inclusive Art Hour with Creative Clay: Creative Clay’s mission is to help people with disabilities achieve full and inclusive lives by providing expressive, educational and vocational experiences in the arts. Make art at the library alongside teaching and member artists from Creative Clay. There’s no right or wrong way to create. All materials are provided.

• Thursday, March 26, 4 p.m. — Cesar Domico Stage Comedy & Magic for Adults: Enjoy a spellbinding mix of magic and comedy from Cesar Domico! An energetic comedy show full of participation at the front of the audience. There are no embarrassing situations, but plenty of awe-inspiring card tricks, predictions, very visual illusions and more.

• Friday, March 27, noon — Feature Film: See spblibrary.com for movie details.

• Saturday, March 28, 2-4 p.m. — Tech Help: Get one-on-one help with technology basics and library-related app (no repairs). Saturday Tech Help welcomes walk-ins, sign up for a 30-minute appointment here: https://calendly.com/stpbeachlibrary/30min or call 727-363-9238. Please note, because this program will be occurring after our regular library hours, all other library services will be suspended during this time.

Visit SPBLibrary.com for details about other programs.

Gulf Beaches Public Library events

MADEIRA BEACH — The Gulf Beaches Public Library is located at 200 Municipal Drive. Find it on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and visit gulfbeacheslibrary.org. Here is a schedule of upcoming events:

• Writers Group: Mondays, 10 a.m.-noon

• Library App Help: Wednesdays, 2-3 p.m. For help with Libby, Kanopy, and Hoopla.

• International Movie: Wednesday, March 11, at 2 p.m. “The First Signature for Rana.”

• Mahjong: Thursdays, 11 a.m. Old and new members welcome.

• Investment Club: Thursdays, 2:30-4 p.m.

• Meditation: Fridays, 11 a.m.-noon. Relax and rejuvenate at the end of the week.

• Scrabble: Fridays, 1-4 p.m.

• Storytime: Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. ages 2 and under; Fridays at 10:30 a.m. ages 2-4.

• AARP Tax Help: Through April 14. Appointment required. Please call 727-346-8256 to make an appointment.

• Sound Bath Meditation: Saturday, March 28, from noon to 1 p.m. Led by Tamara Rokicki, a certified Sound Healing and Meditation Practitioner. Bring a mat and a pillow and get ready to be “bathed” in sound frequencies and vibrations for a deeply restorative session. To register, please visit bit.ly/LibraryMeditation.

The library is currently taking gently used donations of books; no textbooks please.