Free tax filing assistance available 2/6-4/11

The St. Petersburg Main Library will be hosting free tax filing assistance for low-to-moderate-income residents this tax season. The service is provided by the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program and no appointments are required.

Wednesdays and Thursdays
February 6 - April 11
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
St. Petersburg Main Library
3745 9^th Ave. N.

Taxpayers should bring:

Copy of their 2017 tax return
Picture ID and Social Security cards for all dependents
Any 2018-related tax documents, including all 1099 and W2 forms and Social Security statements
Bank account information or a blank check to direct deposit any refund

For more information or additional locations, visit aarp.org/money/taxes/aarp_taxaide/ or splibraries.org.

Youth Development Grant Review Committee Vacancies

The City is seeking interested individuals to fill vacancies on the Youth Development Grant Review Committee. Youth Development Grants provide a source of funding for local organizations to develop programs for at-risk youth in St. Petersburg and the committee assists Mayor Rick Kriseman in selecting grant recipients.

Interested applicants can apply by online JotForm at stpete.org/YDGRCapp. Applications will be accepted until noon on Tuesday, Feb. 19.

For more information, visit stpete.org/boards_and_committees/ydrc.

Free online high school program available

St. Petersburg Library System is offering qualified adults the opportunity to earn an accredited private high school diploma with certification in a high-demand career field through Career Online High School.

The program is specifically designed to reintroduce adults into the education system and prepare them for entry into post-secondary career education or the workforce. Applications will be accepted through May 1 for this cycle.

Scholarships are available to qualified learners:
•Must be at least 19 years old
•Must be a resident of Pinellas County
•Must have a library card in good standing or apply for a library card

Learn more about Career Online High School at any St. Petersburg library or splibraries.org/COHS. For more information or questions, contact Elizabeth Felix-Discussion, Mirror Lake Community Library Coordinator, at 727-892-5574.

Fit City 5K & 1 Mile: GLOW IN THE PARK 4/6

Glow up and join Healthy St. Pete for the 3rd Annual Fit City 5K & 1 Mile. The family-friendly night run and walk will feature interactive glow games, a glow paint area, and health-focused vendors.

April 6 at 7 p.m.
North Straub Park
400 Bayshore Dr NE

Register here.

Registration for the 5K race is $20 until April 5 and $25 on race day.
Register for the 5K by March 22 and receive a free t-shirt and glow kit.
Registration for 1 mile race is $5.

More information at HealthyStPeteFL.com.

#HealthyStPete

St. Pete Launches Pet-Friendly Initiative

In June 2018, Mayor Rick Kriseman signed a proclamation declaring St. Petersburg a pet friendly city. On February 20, in celebration of National Love Your Pet Day, the City is rolling out a new initiative, St. Pete PAWS, to put the proclamation into action.

The initiate strives to make St. Petersburg a place where pets are happy, welcome and healthy and shine a light on the unconditional love animals give and promote compassion for all our two and four-legged neighbors.

More info: stpete.org/PAWS