Madeira Beach commission to meet on city manager pick<\/p>\n
MADEIRA BEACH \u2014 The Madeira Beach City Commission will hold a special meeting for city manager candidate presentations and selection discussion on Friday, March 27, at 1 p.m. in commission chambers. Those unable to attend in person can view the proceedings at https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCbcmYPPO9KWTxD2k2XUv5Iw<\/a><\/p>\n The finalists are:<\/p>\n \u2022 Stanley Hawthorne, city manager of the city of Pine Lake, Georgia<\/p>\n \u2022 Michael Helfrich, former public works director and assistant city manager of the city of Treasure Island<\/p>\n \u2022 Adrian Jones, town manager of the town of Atlantic Beach, South Carolina<\/p>\n \u2022 Lynne Ladner, former town manager for the town of Ocean Ridge<\/p>\n \u2022 Debbie Manns, city manager of the city of New Port Richey<\/p>\n \u2022 Timothy Owens, former Interim public works director and interim planning director of the town of Zebulon, North Carolina<\/p>\n \u2022 Raymond Palmer, township manager of Silver Spring Township, Pennsylvania<\/p>\n The city will be hosting a meet and greet with the candidates Thursday, March 26, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Cambria Hotel, 15015 Madeira Way.<\/p>\n The City of Madeira Beach invites the community to meet the candidates for our next City Manager.<\/p>\n At the event, residents can learn more about each candidate\u2019s vision for Madeira Beach and ask questions. Light refreshments will be served.<\/p>\n According to the recruiter for the city manager candidate, Renee Narloch with S. Renee Narloch & Associates, about 56 candidates applied for the position, which is currently being held on an interim basis by Clint Belk.<\/p>\n St. Pete Beach Public Library News<\/p>\n The St. Pete Beach Public Library has set its schedule of upcoming events.<\/p>\n \u2022 Monday, March 30, 4 p.m. \u2014 Story Time Adventures: For our Story Time kiddos who are ready for longer stories and a craft.<\/p>\n \u2022 Tuesdays, 10 a.m. \u2014 Story Time! This lively story time is perfect for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. We\u2019ll explore stories, songs and movement that build early literacy skills and support motor development.<\/p>\n \u2022 Wednesday, April 1, 5:30 p.m. \u2014 Feature Film: See spblibrary.com<\/a> for movie details.<\/p>\n \u2022 Thursday, April 2, 10 a.m. \u2014 Boogie & Bubbles: 20 minutes of music and movement. Great for ages 2-5.<\/p>\n \u2022 Friday, April 3, noon \u2014 Feature Film: See spblibrary.com<\/a> for movie details.<\/p>\n \u2022 Saturday, April 4, 2 p.m. \u2014 Saturday with the St. Pete Sax Quartet: Bring your dancing shoes, and your friends! Listen to the St. Pete Sax Quartet play some jazz, pop, and numbers from the American Songbook.<\/p>\n Visit SPBLibrary.com<\/a> for details about other programs.<\/p>\n Gulf Beaches Library sets events<\/p>\n MADEIRA BEACH \u2014 The Gulf Beaches Public Library, located at 200 Municipal Drive, has released its latest schedule of upcoming events.<\/p>\n \u2022 Writers Group: Mondays, 10 a.m.-noon<\/p>\n \u2022 Library App Help: Wednesdays, 2-3 p.m. \u2014 For help with Libby, Kanopy, and Hoopla.<\/p>\n \u2022 International Movie: Wednesday, April 8, 2 p.m. \u2014 \u201cThe Art of Nothing.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2022 Mahjong: Thursdays, 11 a.m. \u2014 Old and new members welcome.<\/p>\n \u2022 Investment Club: Thursdays, 2:30-4 p.m.<\/p>\n \u2022 Meditation: Fridays, 11 a.m.-noon. Relax and rejuvenate at the end of the week.<\/p>\n \u2022 Scrabble: Fridays, 1-4 p.m.<\/p>\n \u2022 Storytime: Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. ages 2 and under; Fridays at 10:30 a.m. ages 2-4.<\/p>\n \u2022 Book Club: Tuesday, April 21, at 10:30 a.m. \u2014 \u201cThe Trees\u201d by Percival Everett.<\/p>\n \u2022 Adult Art Class: Tuesday, April 21, from 5-7:30 p.m. \u2014 Watercolor class with artist Deb Barnard. All materials will be provided. Registration required.<\/p>\n \u2022 AARP Tax Help: Through April 14. Appointment required. Please call 727-346-8256 to make an appointment.<\/p>\n \u2022 Sound Bath Meditation: Saturday, March 28, from noon-1 p.m. \u2014 Led by Tamara Rokicki, a certified sound healing and meditation practitioner. Bring a mat and a pillow and get ready to be \u201cbathed\u201d in sound frequencies and vibrations for a deeply restorative session. To register, please visit bit.ly\/LibraryMeditation<\/a>.<\/p>\n The library is currently accepting gently used donations of books. No textbooks please.<\/p>\n