Super sleuths
The Plant City Photo Archives’ Jr. Archivists Club has several new graduates. These students completed a six-week course called “Be a Speech Detective.”
They learned about history, how to identify and examine sources, documents, evidence, printed and oral histories, diaries, as well as all about interviewing, recording methodology and more.
The Plant City Jr. Archivists Club is the only one of its kind in the nation and is designed for students age nine to 14. The program is free and includes all the required materials. Each course is five to six weeks and the club meets on Tuesdays from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Dino-mite discount
Dinosaur World is partnering with Goodwill Industries — Suncoast stores to help Goodwill donors have a “roaring” deal. Starting on Aug. 1 anyone who drops off clothing or household items at a Goodwill Industries — Suncoast donation site will be given a coupon for up to two free children’s tickets to Dinosaur World, one for each paid adult admission. Dinosaur World features a paved dino walk and more than 200 life-sized dinosaurs.
Also, shoppers who round up their purchase to the next dollar will receive a coupon, which will save families up to $23.90. The coupons will be distributed throughout the month of August and must be used by Oct. 31.