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400 Pounds Gingerbread House in the Making in Clearwater
Just on time for the Holiday season a sweet, buttery and spicy scent of freshly baked gingerbread has taken hold of the kitchen in the Church of Scientology …
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Scout Leader Soars to Earn Wood Badge With Troop 313
On November 17 2020 Scout BSA Troop 313, chartered by the Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization, celebrated a one-of-a-kind accomplishment when…
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Fort Harrison Hosts Annual Laconian (Greek) Society Dinner and Dance
On Saturday, February 23, the Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization hosted the Laconian Society of West Florida for their annual dinner…
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Bollywood Fashion Show Brings India’s Culture to the Table at the Historic Fort Harrison
On February 1st, the historic Fort Harrison in downtown Clearwater was the glamorous venue for the Hindu Temple Shree Raam Mandir’s first annual …
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Clearwater Community Volunteers Center Shares The Spirit of Play With Clearwater Families
On Saturday, February 2nd, the Clearwater Community Volunteers (CCV) Center was the scene of a family game night.
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Religions Unite for Annual Peace Walk in Dunedin
On Sunday, January 26, hundreds of people of different faiths, Islam, Christianity, Bahá’í, Judaism, Taoist Tai Chi, Scientology and more, came together.
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Tampa Bay Charity Coalition Goes Purple For International Women’s Day
On March 18th, the Tampa Bay Charity Coalition will have their bi-monthly luncheon.
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The Scientology Information Center Surpasses 50,000 Visitors
This week the Scientology Information Center located in downtown Clearwater announced the 50,000th guest has crossed the threshold and toured the Center.
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Booming Scientology Mission of Belleair Needed Room to Grow—That’s Now Been Accomplished
One of the most successful missions—one that has brought thousands of people the news of personal freedom that is the heart of the Scientology message—is the Church of Scientology Mission of Belleair.
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CCV Acknowledges Those Who Made This Year’s Easter Egg Hunt the Best One Yet
After the 27th successful Easter Egg Hunt, volunteers from the organizers, Clearwater Community Volunteers, were thanked with party and gifts.
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Homeless to Hopeful - United For Human Rights Presents Seminar on Understanding Homelessness
Homeless from the ages of 14 to 18, Katina Lowrey, the founder of H.O.P.E.F.U.L. Inc., offered a unique perspective to attendees at the ‘Understanding Homelessness’ seminar at the United for Human Rights Florida’s Center on March 2, 2019.
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Practical Tools for Surviving Modern-Day Living Available at Clearwater Scientology Volunteer Ministers Center
The Scientology Volunteer Ministers Florida chapter at 101 N. Fort Harrison Avenue in downtown Clearwater welcomes all to their free, weekly Tuesday evening workshops.
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Scientology Information Center Showcases “Nicky’s Family” in observance of International Holocaust Remembrance Day
On Saturday, February 2nd the Church of Scientology Information Center, in downtown Clearwater hosted a reception and showing of the independent…
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Educational Seminars on Addiction Use, the Truth About Drugs Program
Using the award-winning Truth About Drugs Program, the Florida Chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World is offering free educational workshops…
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Clearwater Community Volunteers Center Gives Nonprofits tools for Social Media
The Clearwater Community Volunteers (CCV) Center is launching a month of educational seminars on how to use social media for fundraising and communicating a group’s message.
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CCHR Warns: Widespread Misuse of the Baker Act is a Human Rights Abuse
Attorney Carmen Miller is a former Assistant Public Defender in the Thirteenth Circuit in Tampa with a great deal of experience on the mental health law. Now in the private sector, Ms. Miller specializes in cases of those who have been Baker Acted.
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Foundation for a Drug-Free World Volunteers Educate Over 82,000 Florida Residents in 2018 on the Truth About Drugs
At their end-of-the year acknowledgment party on December 30th, 2018, the Florida chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World (FDFW) announced…
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Hundreds of Pinellas County Youth Wrap Up 2018 with Pledge to Be Drug-Free
As 2018 drew to a close, volunteers for the local Foundation for a Drug-Free World, an organization supported by the Church of Scientology, helped 525 youth in December alone sign the “Drug-Free Pledge”.
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Rehabilitation is Possible with Criminon, Inmates Claim
The Florida chapter of Criminon, an international non-profit organization dedicated to rehabilitating criminals through a secular education program…
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Clearwater’s United for Human Rights Center Provides Tools to Keep Your Child Safe from Social Media Predators
There is an estimated 300,000 Americans under the age of 18 lured into becoming victims of human trafficking every year.
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Pharmacologist Warns Parents of the Damaging Side Effects of Psychotropic Drugs on their Children at CCHR Seminar
Florida chapter of the Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) is hosting a series of seminars on the fourth Saturday of each month on how psychotropic drugs affect children.
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The Church of Scientology Hosts Monthly Historic Tours of the Fort Harrison
The Fort Harrison provides monthly tours to those wishing to learn more about this vibrant part of Clearwater’s historic landscape.
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Honoring Community Volunteers for National Volunteer Week
The Church of Scientology and Tampa Bay Charity Coalition will hold their annual National Volunteer Week Volunteer Recognition Awards Banquet April 18 to honor volunteers for their service to their community.
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Swing Dancing for Charity at the Church of Scientology in Clearwater
Savoy South Dance Hall hosted its monthly Swing Dance for Charity at Clearwater’s Fort Harrison on February 15 to raise funds for Applied Scholastics Learning Center.
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Non-Profits Network To Create A Better Community at the Fort Harrison
Bimonthly Charity Coalition luncheon brings the community together in the name of help.
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The Goal: to Make Clearwater the Safest City in America
Volunteers from the Way to Happiness Association work to make Clearwater the safest city in the country.
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New Year’s Eve Marks 27,000th Visitor to the Scientology Information Center in Downtown Clearwater
A family of four from New York City vacationing in Clearwater stopped by the Scientology Information Center and became the 27,000th visitors to the Center.
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Raising Funds to Combat Human Trafficking
On January 6, 2018, Christopher King, grandson of blues legend B.B. King, held a Great Gatsby-themed fundraiser at the Fort Harrison.
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Hurricane Irma Cleanup at Clearwater’s Cherry Harris Park and Throughout Greenwood
Volunteer Minister cleanup efforts expand into Cherry Harris Park in the Greenwood Community, clearing away debris and wreckage in the aftermath of Irma.
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Barbeque, Water, Ice and Supplies Greet the Greenwood Community
The Greenwood community is relieved by the outreach efforts of the Scientology Volunteer Ministers, providing their first hot food in days—as well as ice and fresh water—in the wake of Hurricane Irma.
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Pinellas Hope Shelter Gets Cleanup and Supplies
A team of Volunteer Ministers arrive to Pinellas County Hope shelter, brought much needed essentials and assisted in the clean up of the grounds, in the wake of Hurricane Irma.
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Moving from Clearwater Beach to Mandalay Park, Cleanup Efforts Continue
Scientology Volunteer Ministers descended upon Mandalay Park after extensive cleanup efforts on Clearwater Beach, to help bring the city back to normal.
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Volunteers Assist in Morton Plant Hospital Cleanup Post Hurricane Irma
Volunteer Ministers help hospital staff clean up the Morton Plant Hospital parking lot after it was littered with leaves, fallen branches and moss from Hurricane Irma.
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Volunteers Bring Help and Recovery to the Greenwood Community
Arriving at Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, Scientology Volunteer Ministers carried out cleanup and provided ice and necessities to the Greenwood community after Hurricane Irma.
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Clearwater Cleanup from Pinellas County Courthouse to the Beach
Scientology Volunteer Ministers spread out further in their clean up efforts throughout Clearwater, in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma.
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The Cleanup Efforts Continue to Re-Beautify Clearwater
Downtown Clearwater’s Coachman Park is cleaned up through the efforts of Scientology Volunteer Ministers after Hurricane Irma swept through.
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Clearwater Beach Cleanup Underway Post Hurricane Irma
A team of Scientology Volunteer Ministers (VMs) arrive to Clearwater Beach and begin their efforts to clean up the aftermath of Hurricane Irma.
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Cleanup Efforts in Clearwater Begin in the Wake of Hurricane Irma
Scientology Volunteer Ministers (VMs) are working all over Clearwater to assist in the cleanup efforts of the city.
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Young Women Celebrate and Learn their Rights at International Day of the Girl Event in the Fort Harrison
Over 130 young ladies from several Tampa Bay organizations enjoyed a day just for them on Saturday the 8th of October when they celebrated the International Day of the Girl at the Church of Scientology’s religious retreat in Clearwater, the Fort Harrison.
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The Church of Scientology Announces Fall Block Party for the Community and non-profits
On November 5th 2016, the Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization and six downtown Clearwater humanitarian centers supported by the Church are sponsoring a fall Downtown Block Party. The event will take place on the corner of Cleveland and South Fort Harrison Avenue from 6-10pm.
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Crowds gathered at the Community Fun Day in Osceola Courtyard
On Sunday October 9th, The Way to Happiness Association of Tampa Bay, a group that promotes non-religious moral values and is supported by many non-profit organizations and churches including the Church of Scientology, held their “Community Fun Day” in downtown’s Osceola Courtyard.
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Boy Scout Troop 313 Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Church of Scientology
This year, Boy Scout Troop 313, chartered by the Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization , celebrated its 20 th Anniversary with many major accomplishments along the way, including Scout Leaders receiving the prestigious Silver Beaver Award.
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Dynamic Duo, “Broadway and Beyond,” Performs At The Scientology Information Center in Downtown Clearwater
On the eve of October 1st the singing duo Joanie Sigal and Tom Godfrey of “Broadway and Beyond” performed in the lobby of the Historic Clearwater Building to a packed audience.
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October 5th Marks Second Anniversary for Charity Coalition
On the 5th of October, the Church of Scientology in Clearwater hosted the Second Anniversary Banquet for the Charity Coalition in the Historic Fort Harrison with over 170 guests in attendance, representing over 70 organizations.
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CCHR Protests the Psychiatric Drugging of Children for Profit
The Florida chapter of the Citizens Commission on Human Rights—a non-profit mental health watchdog, co-founded by the Church of Scientology, that has worked to protect patients’ rights for 46 years—demonstrated in protest of the over-drugging of children at the Florida Psychiatric Society annual me
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International Recording Artist to Perform at Annual Night Out for a Drug-Free World
The Foundation for a Drug-Free World Florida chapter announces that Jesse Campbell, International Recording artist, from NBC’s The Voice will join performing artists Coya Jones and Ashley Renee and the Flag Band on Saturday October 8th for the annual Night for a Drug-Free World in Clearwater.
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The Scientology Information Center Offers its Next Community Mixer with Tools for Stress and Confusion at Work
On October 12th, the Scientology Information Center located in downtown Clearwater will host a seminar on, “How to deal with stress and confusion in the workplace”. The event is free and open to the community. Refreshments will be served. It will take place between 6-8pm.
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International Day of Peace Brings Diverse Faiths Together in Historic Fort Harrison
On Wednesday the 21st of September, an event in honor of the International Day of Peace, was held in the ballroom of the Fort Harrison, one of the signature buildings that comprise the international religious retreat for the Church of Scientology in Clearwater Florida.
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Foundation for a Drug-Free World Spreads Knowledge throughout Clearwater Community
On September 17th, volunteers from the Foundation for a Drug-Free World (FDFW), a non-profit organization supported by the Church of Scientology, distributed educational materials on answers and solutions to drugs.
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Fashion, Compassion, Take Center Stage at 13th Annual Fashions With Flair
The Clearwater Community Volunteers (CCV) raised over $20,000 at their 13th annual Fashions with Flair fashion show, which was held at The Historic Fort Harrison, the Church of Scientology’s international religious retreat in downtown Clearwater Florida.
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Scientology Information Center Features: “Golf Matters” to Help Students Learn Life lessons
Summary: Golf enthusiast, Robert Dooley gives back to youth at Scientology Information Center during National Golf Month
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Boy Scout Troop 313 Returns Victorious from Summer Camp
Boy Scout Troop 313, chartered by the Church of Scientology in Clearwater, came back from their week-long summer camp at Camp Sand Hill, earning a series of awards and nearly 40 merit badges between the scouts.
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Scientology Information Center Fosters Community Interaction through Business Networking
On August 10th, twenty-three local leaders and members of the Tampa Bay business community found more than just business opportunities; they found a platform to get to know their neighbors during the monthly business reception at the Scientology Information Center in Downtown Clearwater.
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CCHR Launches Campaign to Reduce Involuntary Examinations of Seniors in Florida
In honor of National Senior Citizens Day, CCHR is launching a campaign to help protect the elderly from abuse under the mental health law in Florida with a workshop on Advanced Mental Health Directives on Sunday, August 21st, at the center located in Downtown Clearwater.
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CCHR Pledges to Fight for Veterans’ Rights in Honor of Purple Heart Day
On Sunday August 7th, in honor of Purple Heart Day, hundreds of citizens joined active duty military, veterans and recipients of the Purple Heart award at the historic Church of Scientology-owned Fort Harrison, in Downtown Clearwater for an event hosted by the Citizens Commission on Human Rights Florida.
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Historic Fort Harrison Hosts Brunch to Raise Funds for Clearwater’s East Gateway Community Garden
On August 21st, Clearwater resident, Howard Warshauer, will hold the second annual Clearwater Community Garden Brunch in the Church of Scientology’s historic Fort Harrison.
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Church of Scientology’s Fort Harrison Park Showcases Canine Fashion Show, Raises Funds for Humane Society
On the 30th of July 2016, downtown Clearwater celebrated the dog days of summer with a Dog Fashion Show at downtown’s Fort Harrison Park.
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Clearwater Celebrates First Anniversary of Downtown Humanitarian Centers with Block Party
To celebrate a year of community collaboration, nearly three thousand people gathered on Clearwater’s Cleveland Street on 16 July 2016 for a family-friendly Block Party.
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Clearwater Celebrates Independence Day at Historic Fort Harrison
On July 4th 2016, the Church of Scientology hosted over 200 guests from the local community to celebrate our Nation’s Independence Day in the Historic Fort Harrison’s tenth floor Crystal Ballroom.
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