OUR TOWN: Take Stock Scholars pay it forward

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Take Stock Scholars pay it forward
This school year Take Stock in Children Scholars have raised $1952.14 to be used to purchase a college scholarship for a deserving student to be selected next school year.

The money was raised by selling water and 50/50 raffle tickets at Food Truck Tuesday in February and March and BBQ and Blues last September.

Giving Store requests donations for rummage sale
RSVP is getting ready for its semiannual rummage sale to benefit the Giving Store, which benefits Flagler families at Christmas time. The group is accepting items to be sold, including furniture, household goods, home and holiday decor, electronics, musical instruments, jewelry, tools, automotive and sports equipment and collectibles. Food and clothing items will not be accepted.

Donations can be brought to the Flagler Volunteer Services office, 5400 E. State Road 100, Room 117, Monday to Thursday through April 25, or to Cattlemen's Hall, 150 Sawgrass Road, Bunnell, from 9 a.m. to noon, April 29 to May 1.

For more information, or to have your items picked up, call 597-2950. The sale will be held 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 3 and 4, at Cattlemen's Hall.

City of Palm Coast holds photography contest
Do you love Palm Coast? Do you love to take photographs? The city is hosting a Palm Coast Find Your Florida 2013 Photography Contest now through May 31.

A grand prize will be awarded to the overall winner. In addition, first, second and third place will be awarded in each of four categories: 1) Active lifestyle — parks and trails, running series and sports; 2) Nature — landscapes, wildlife and waterways; 3) Family fun — festivals, sports, cultural clubs and organizations, parks and trails; and 4) How you "Found Your Florida" in Palm Coast — what brought you here?

Photographers may submit up to five entries in each of the contest’s four categories, for a maximum of 20 entries total. Entry is free.

Photographs submitted for the contest must be taken in the city of Palm Coast between March 20 and May 31. The photographs will be used by the city for marketing, promotional and public relations purposes such as publications, videos and websites to promote the city. All submissions will become the property of the city of Palm Coast.

For complete rules, details and an online entry form, visit www.discoverpalmcoast.com/photocontest.

Around town ...
The Cadet Chorale of the Citadel returns to Palm Coast for a concert 4 p.m. Sunday, April 7, at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 156 Florida Park Drive. The ticket donation is $10 for adults and $5 for students. Tickets are available at either Aimee’s Hallmark in the Palm Harbor Shopping Center or at the Trinity Presbyterian Church Office.

The Flagler Palm Coast Armature Radio Club and ARES are teaming to host a mini field day exercise 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 13, at Woody’s Bar-B-Q. The event is free and open to the public.