Heritage Village to feature local author
LARGO — Local author Donna Parrey has announced that her latest children’s picture book, Wonderful Thunderful Rain, has been selected to be featured for “Pages in the Park” at Heritage Village for the month of January. Visitors are able to walk the park to read pages and view illustrations from her book that have been mounted on posts along the trail.
“Many families might relate to having children or pets that react to thunder,” Parrey said. “I hope my book can help alleviate their fears and help them learn that Wonderful Thunderful Rain is part of a cycle that helps the earth provide us with delicious, nutritious food.”
A reading of Wonderful Thunderful Rain with children’s activities is scheduled on Saturday, Jan. 24, 10:30 a.m.-noon at Heritage Village. Kids will be able to create “portable storms” with construction paper clouds, lightning bolts, and rain. Coloring pages will also be available. Parrey will be selling and signing Wonderful Thunderful Rain at the event.
Heritage Village is located at 11909 125th St N, Largo.
Largo to host first Home Run Derby
Largo’s Recreation, Parks & Arts Department is hosting its first Home Run Derby for baseball and softball players ages 16 and older. The derby will take place on Saturday, Feb. 7, starting at 8 a.m. at the Whitesell Softball Complex.
Designed for athletes who want to test their power at the plate, participants will have three minutes (or up to 40 pitches) to qualify for playoffs. This event will feature machine-pitched softballs provided by RPA staff, and scores will be based solely on home runs.
Registration is required by Jan. 30 with $25 entry. Late registration is available with a $35 late fee. To learn more or register, visit PlayLargo.com/Athletics or contact Largo Athletics at 727-586-7775.
Whitesell Softball Complex is located at 12555 119th St N.