Seminole Rotary honors students
SEMINOLE — Students from area schools were honored at the Rotary Club of Seminole’s luncheon on Nov. 19 as Students of the Month for November.
In coordination with school administrators, students are selected based on their community involvement and scholastic achievement. The honor is awarded to elementary students in the fifth grade, an eighth grader in middle school and a high school senior.
November Students of the Month are:
• Bauder Elementary: Jameson Barnett
• Orange Grove Elementary: Hannah Mobey
• Seminole Elementary School: Ivan Lysikov
• Seminole Middle School: Swara Prasad
• Seminole High School: Natalie Doyel
New location for Scout tree sales
SEMINOLE — Scout Troop 340’s annual Christmas tree lot has moved to a new location one block away to in front of the historic Seminole Log Cabin, 5390 Seminole Blvd.
Sales are Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sundays noon to 9 p.m. and weekdays 6-9 p.m. In addition to trees, wreaths and tree stands, there will be photo opportunities with Santa every weekend. All proceeds benefit the Scouts.
Woman’s Club seeks food drive donations
SEMINOLE — The Seminole Junior Woman’s Club is seeking donations for the 28th annual “Share Our Spirit” food drive. Each year, the SJWC works with guidance counselors at local Seminole Elementary schools to determine which families in the community require assistance providing meals for their children during the Christmas break. Many students receive regular meals through school programs but go hungry over school break.
Nonperishable food items are needed, including canned chicken, tuna, salmon, cereal, breakfast bars, peanut butter, jelly, rice, pasta, pasta sauce, canned vegetables and fruit, fruit cups, boxed macaroni and cheese, applesauce, and similar products.
“Share Our Spirit” donation boxes can be found at local businesses throughout Seminole, such as Seminole Recreation Center, Salon 131, Lake Seminole Square, and Oakhurst Learning Center. Collection will take place through Dec. 12.
Monetary and gift cards donations for perishable items are also welcome. To arrange for donation pickup, contact GFWCSeminole@gmail.com, visit https://www.facebook.com/seminolejuniorwomansclub, or call 727-687-3077
‘Field of Honor’ volunteers needed
SEMINOLE — The Kiwanis Breakfast Club of Seminole is seeking volunteers to help remove its Field of Honor display of 620 flags honoring U.S. military veterans past and present.
On Dec. 6 volunteers should arrive by 12:30 p.m. at Seminole City Hall. Removal of the flags begins at 1 p.m. Each flag will need to be furled, bundled in groups of three, bagged and loaded into vehicles for transport to storage. Last year’s display of 600 flags was removed in less than two hours.
Those at the Field of Honor site on Saturday afternoon who sponsored a flag may claim their streamer(s) from 2:15-3:00 p.m. The remaining streamers will be delivered to Extreme Signage at 5050 Seminole Blvd. in Seminole for pickup beginning Tuesday, Dec. 9-Dec. 31 during regular business hours.
Seminole Historical Museum December Happenings
Enjoy the holidays with a visit to the Seminole Historical Museum located at Seminole City Park on 7464 Ridge Road. View the new 3D figures for the fossil display and check out the City of Seminole and Fire Department displays.
The museum is open on Thursdays and Saturdays 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and will be closed on Christmas Day.