Salute to Veterans exhibit reopened
The Plant City Photo Archives and History Center recently reopened its annual exhibit honoring area military veterans.
Salute to Veterans, which opened on Veterans Day, features more than 760 photos of Plant Citians who have served their country. The photos are displayed in several binders throughout the gallery and on a slide show displayed on a 65-inch screen, and there are also documentaries constantly on display on another television.
The exhibit was launched in 2005 with around 400 photos and has grown exponentially over the years. The move to a multimedia-heavy exhibit was done this year because the archives collected too much content to be able to fit everything physically, executive director Gil Gott said, and that also allows easier additions to be made if anyone interested in the exhibit comes forward with photos and information PCPA doesn’t already have.
The 15th annual Salute to Veterans exhibit will be on display through Jan. 2, 2020 at the archive, 106 S. Evers St., from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. For more information or to donate to the exhibit, call 813-754-1578, email Gott at gil@plantcityphotoarchives.org or visit the archives during business hours.
Hope Lutheran stays busy
To thank local veterans for their service, Hope Lutheran Church members recently put together packages for those living in Grace Manor Care Center.
The church’s Human Care Ministry Team collected cards, games, personal items and more from the congregation for “thank you” bags to be delivered to residents of the care center who served in the Armed Forces.
This weekend, Hope will shift gears and host a “Surviving the Holidays” seminar to help those who have lost loved ones prepare for what could be their first holiday without them. From 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, people can learn how to cope with loss, prepare for the upcoming holidays and get the guidance they may need to make it through the end of the year. The program is free and open to the public. Brunch will follow.
Call 813-752-4622 for more information.
Feeding homeless, needy families around town
For those in need of a hot meal and other essential items, two local groups are hosting events Saturday to meet the needs of the community.
Pentecostal Church of God of Jesus Christ, Inc. wants local families in need and homeless people to know they can get a helping hand this weekend.
The church, located at 1506 E. Renfro St., is hosting a Thanksgiving feast from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday to make sure anyone in need of a fulfilling meal, clothes, blankets and toiletry items can be served.
For more information about that event, contact the church at 813-754-9734 or email pcogpc@verizon.net.
Andrea Tillman and St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church are teaming up that same afternoon at Marie B. Ellis Park, 601 E. Laura St., for a similar cause. Though this event won’t offer clothes, toiletries and the like, those who attend this family-friendly event can get fed and partake in a praise service while kids play games and have fun at the park.
This event runs from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday.
