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The L. Ron Hubbard Theatre Brings a Piece of the “Big Apple” to Downtown Clearwater
The L. Ron Hubbard East Coast Theatre performed, The Professor Was a Thief, on August 24th in downtown Clearwater. The ‘standing-room-only’ audience enjoyed the radio-style reading in the historic Scientology Information Center. The story highlights the hustle and...

Church of Scientology’s Troop 313 to Present Merit Badge Academy
On September 28th, Boy Scout Troop 313, chartered by the Church of Scientology FSO, will host a Merit Badge Academy. The Clearwater Community Volunteers (CCV) Center in downtown Clearwater will host the Academy. Scouts can RSVP to earn their Chemistry, Electronics,...

World Class Entertainer Highlights Young Artists at the Scientology Information Center
At “A Celebration of the Arts”, on August 4th, international entertainer Ruben Celiberti sang, danced and played the piano. He also gave a platform to up-and-coming artists at the Scientology Information Center in Downtown Clearwater. 60 guests filled the historic...

One Hundred Volunteer Ministers Sign-Up To Help in the Wake of Hurricane Dorian
Clearwater, Fl.—The Scientology Volunteer Ministers (VMs) Florida held a volunteer activation event on August 31st in the Fort Harrison Crystal Ballroom. They signed up over 100 people to help bring aid to the community before and after Hurricane Dorian passes. “The...

Making Healthy Choices Helps Make a Happy Life Says The Way to Happiness
On August 18th, The Way to Happiness (TWTH) Association Tampa Bay hosted a Youth Health Awareness Workshop. Youth learned how to make healthy eating choices and have fun doing it at the downtown Clearwater TWTH center. The free event also provided all needed...

Scientology Volunteer Ministers (VMs) Prepare for Florida’s Hurricane Season
On 24 March, the Scientology VMs begun their preparations for hurricane season at the Fort Harrison Park. Wearing their distinctive yellow t-shirts, the VMs brushed up on: Using first aid. How to safely use a chain saw to clear debris. How to pitch a tent. Helping...

PAL gets 13,000 Reasons to Continue Helping Children
CCV, with a mission to help non-profits improve the community, raises badly-needed funds to help the Police Athletic League in Lealman.

Winter Wonderland
Each year since 1993, the Clearwater Community Volunteers put on Winter Wonderland, which is a two to three-week long charity drive in downtown Clearwater whose proceeds benefit the children of Pinellas County. Winter Wonderland is a complete Christmas...

A Tribute to “Queen of the Keys”
A tribute to Lillette Jenkins-Wisner, dubbed “Queen of the Keys” by Nat King Cole, was held at the Fort Harrison in downtown Clearwater on Saturday June 15th. The event was also a fundraiser for the Lillette Foundation for the Arts, a 501c3 organization...

In Celebration of Women’s History Month – Pinellas County Women Pledge to Improve Education
On Tuesday, March 12th, I was among over 3,000 people from various backgrounds and Pinellas County churches and groups forming a coalition called FAST – Faith and Action for Strength Together. We gathered in St. Petersburg Tropicana Fields calling for officials to act...

Thousands Enjoy Ginormous Easter Egg Hunt at Coachman Park on Easter Sunday
On Easter Sunday 2019, the principal attraction at Coachman Park for thousands of children was a mad dash for 30,000 Easter eggs with 300 Golden eggs among them. The Clearwater Community Volunteers (CCV) was the organizer of the event, in its 27th year. Ms. Pam...

Tampa Bay Volunteers Recognized with President’s Volunteer Service Award
In celebration of volunteerism and National Volunteer Week (April 21 – 27, 2013), hundreds of Tampa Bay volunteers from diverse walks of life and social endeavors were recognized at a special luncheon in the grand ballroom of the historic Fort Harrison, the religious...

Runners Exemplify the Freedom of a Drug Free World
On Saturday, Dec. 15, more than 1,550 runners competed in Clearwater in the 24th annual “Say No to Drugs” Holiday Classic. Sponsored by the Dianetics Athletics Association of the Church of Scientology, the race delivers the message that a healthy, fun lifestyle is a...

Hello Clearwater Neighbors, I am a Scientologist
My name is Pat Harney and I am a Scientologist. With the recent spate of media on the subject of Scientology, I thought it was time for me to give my perspective on my religion. The media reports I have been reading about Scientology have been speculative at best and...