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Local Nonprofit Prepares To Wash And Dry Hundreds Of Complimentary Loads
Current Initiatives (Cur- rent) is hosting the third an- nual Tampa Bay Laundry Day on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, to ease the financial burden laun- dry services can place on lower-income families. The multi-location event is part of the Laundry Project, which provides the funds, detergent and other items needed to wash and dry the clothes and linens of families in need.
Laundry fees are paid for while volunteers assist with laundry services, entertain children, and create a caring space at the laundromat. Dur- ing the 2016 Laundry Day, more than 2,000 loads of laundry were washed for 185 families.
Between 10 a. m. and 1 p. m., seven local laundromats will transform into ‘Commu- nity Centers of Hope.’ Those in Tampa are:
Big Wash West Tampa – 1724 W Main St., Tampa, 33607 ** Mural location
Seminole Heights Laundro- mat – 103 W. Osborne Ave, Tampa, 33603
Tampa Laundry – 2501 N. Tampa St., Tampa, 33602
In addition, Big Wash West Tampa includes the 15th mural in the #CLEANcam- paign, a project aimed at in- spiring and encouraging the
community through visual arts. The mural was done by St. Petersburg-based artist, Bask. Inspiration for the 12x30-foot long mural is drawn from Current’s mantra that cleanliness brings hope. The murals can be found at various laundromat locations across Tampa Bay, as well as one in New Orleans, Fort Myers, Las Vegas, Akron and Chicago.
MURAL IN WEST TAMPA AT BIG WASH
WUSF Television Station To End Broadcasting
WUSF radio operations to continue
WUSF Public Media will end broadcasting its television chan- nel at the end of Sunday, October 15, 2017, following the recent sale of the WUSF TV broadcast license in the Federal Communi- cations Commission Spectrum Incentive Auction.
Importantly, this change only affects television broadcasting, and does not affect WUSF radio stations, which will continue broadcasting. For more information about the change in televi- sion, please see the website for updates about specific TV pro- grams, please see the TV FAQ on WUSF.org.
In addition to WUSF TV, WUSF Public Media operates the re- gion’s NPR station, WUSF 89.7 and Classical WSMR 89.1 and 103.9. WUSF also produces highly successful community events.
The WUSF television broadcast license was sold earlier this year.
Safety Tips For Watching Upcoming
Solar Eclipse
Reminder: Don’t Look Up!
A special total solar eclipse is coming up. This eclipse is special because people can only see it from inside the United States of America. This is the first time that a special eclipse like this has happened since the USA became a country 241 years ago.
For a few hours, the Moon will come between the Earth and the Sun. That means the Moon will cast a shadow over part of the Earth.
In some places, the Moon will only block part of the Sun. That is called a partial eclipse. Around Tampa, we will see a partial eclipse.
In a small part of the USA, the Moon will totally block the Sun for about 5 minutes. Peo- ple there will see a total eclipse, and it will be dark outside.
Hillsborough County Public Schools is planning for the up- coming solar eclipse on Mon- day, April 21, 2017, with several educational opportunities and safety tips for our schools.
Schools are encouraged to use this once-in-a-lifetime op- portunity for science learning. Principals and teachers are being provided information on safe viewing practices, which include viewing the eclipse through special glasses or an eclipse viewer box.
The eclipse will occur dur- ing school time and dismissal at Hillsborough County schools. Safety is a top priority. All school sponsored in-school and afterschool activities be- tween 1:15 and 4:15 p.m. must take place indoors, unless it’s for educational eclipse lessons that follow safety procedures.
Class changes, dismissals and other similar procedures
can take place – but students will be reminded not to look at the sun, as it can cause permanent damage. The district is sending informa- tion to schools and families re- minding them, Don’t Look Up!
Important Safety Tips:
It is never safe to look right at the Sun, even during a par- tial eclipse! It can hurt your eyes in a way that even doctors can-not fix. If you want to watch this special eclipse, there are three safe ways:
1. On TV and Online — You can watch video of the eclipse while it is happening on TV and on the Internet.
2. With Special Glasses — If you have special eclipse glasses, you can look at the eclipse. But you cannot look at the eclipse with regular sun- glasses or just your eyes.
3. With An Eclipse Viewer Box — Learn how to make an eclipse viewer box at sdhc.k12.fl.us and search GO ECLIPSE.
Educational Plans For The Eclipse!
Many lessons will be in- doors, and some will be out- doors. All outdoor eclipse lessons will use proper safety procedures.
If you do not want your child to be a part of any out- door eclipse plans, please let your school know in advance.
If you want your child to view the eclipse at home you can pick them up early for a half-day or keep your child at home that day — it will be an excused absence with a note from a parent.
ALL AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITES WILL BE IN- DOORS FROM 1:15–4:15.
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