The Palm Beach Post from West Palm Beach, Florida • Page 183

THE PALM BEACH POST WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2003 19 IIG OUT 1EV1E RELIGION Wednesday Awana youth program will be held from 7-9 p.m., Palm Beach Baptist Church, 6201 S. Military Trail, Lake Worth. Call 967-6379. Sunday First Communion Class will be held Sunday, March 16, from a.m. with Christ Chapel meeting at Discovery Key Elementary School on Lyons Road, Greenacres.

Christian Fellowship meeting at Greenacres Commu nity Center, 501 Swain Greenacres. Call 434-9290. Pastor Ken Muenstermann will present a chapter by chapter study series from the book of Matthew entih tied The Person and Work of Jesus Christ at 10:30 a.m., Christ Chapel meeting at Discovery Key Elementary School on Lyons Road, Greenacres. This class will be for children who are 7 years of age and older (if your child is close to 7 heshe also can take part) and will prepare them to begin receiving Holy Communion. Parents are welcome to attend with their children.

E-mail C4BRaol.com or call Brian Milby, associate pastor, at 512-8600. Children's Church will meet for kids through age 12 during the 10:30 a.m. service for Greater Grace Eatery reels 'em in with fried fish fare The Seafood Shanty Address: Southeast comer of Melaleuca Lane and Jog Road, Greenacres Phone: 965-9091 Hours: 4:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Food reviewed: All-you-can-eat fried fish Price: $8.95 ETERAfiS mc- Ik I an appetizer. The calamari was good, the breaded shrimp basket and cheeseburger were good, too, but the fried fish was the favorite.

The light, white fish was fried just dark enough in a tempura-type batter. It came with a small dish of coleslaw and French fries. All three of us started with two pieces of fish, then we each asked for a third piece. It was quickly brought to the table. The Seafood Shanty is connected to Sandy's Seafood in the shopping center at the southeast corner of Melaleuca Lane and Jog Road, but ifs the lower-cost alternative to Sandy's.

Ifs more of a sandwich-and snack-type restaurant -TOM PEEUNG As I mulled over the menu at The Seafood Shanty in Greenacres, perusing the breaded shrimp basket, grilled fish sandwich and fish fingers, my mind kept wandering back to something not on the menu. Outside, the sign said: All-you-can-eat fish, $8.95. Once having been known at work as the king of the $3.95 lunch buffet, I knew what I had to do. Who could pass up all-you-can-eat fried fish at $8.95 (except, perhaps, a cardiologist). There were six of us there that night, and all but one of us ordered seafood, with three getting the all-you-can-eat fish.

We also ordered calamari as t-'- ill- 'Vr-i I) "rfj I Block's food drive will help restock pantries Palm Beach Post file photo Hie seven Patten brothers, shown here in the boiler room of the USS Nevada, all survived when the ship was hit at Pearl Harbor. The attack killed 50 of their shipmates. Tell us your war stories By STEPHANIE SLATER Palm Beach Post Staff Writer The employees of Block know food is needed to help the pantry make it through each month. "In 2000, our pantries served almost 12,000 people, and last year it was over 21,000," Bryant said. "We went over our food budget by $10,000 at the Delray pantry." Block, which has helped with the food drive since 1998, urges clients to donate canned vegetables, meats, fruits and tomato sauce, as well as rice, pasta and beans, said food drive coordinator Deborah Silverstein.

"One or two cans can make a difference," Silverstein said. Food drop-off locations are at the following Block tax offices: Lantana 1319 S. Dixie Highway Lake Worth 63462 Lantana Road The food drive ends April 15. For information, call 330-2676. stephanieslateipbpost.com people cringe when they think about having to do their taxes.

I But a trip to any one of their offices this season could help feed thousands of families in Palm Beach County. The company has teamed up with the Community Food Pantry in a massive effort to restock the shelves of six pantries from Delray Beach to Riviera Beach. "We desperately need the food, because the demand is so high," said Juan-ita Bryant, Community Food Pantry's south county coordinator. In years past, the food drive was held to keep shelves full for the summer months when donations are traditionally slower, Bryant said. But the current economic crisis has dramatically increased the number of families served, and now Veterans, here's your chance to tell us your story.

We're looking for war stories you wouldn't mind sharing with our readers. We want everything from heroic moments to the mundane, day-after-day drilling. Tell us about your favorite USO show. Tell us where you were stationed and what was good or bad about it. These can be stories from any wars, or stories from peacetime.

Did you work in a military hospital? Tell us about that Tell us about the sad times and the happy times. All we ask is that the stories be no longer than 400 words, and that writers supply a photo from their military days and a current photo. (The current photo can be just head and shoulders) We would prefer that you not send original photos, but photos can be returned if requested. Be sure to tell us your rank, branch of service, years served and where. This new feature will begin soon in Neighborhood Post We expect a large response, so be patient We will try to run them all, but it might take a while to get to yours.

Send your story and photos to: War Stories Neighborhood Post The Palm Beach Post P.O. Box 24700 West Palm Beach, Fla. 33416-4700 Or you can e-mail your stories and photos to neighborhoodpbpost.com. Questions, call 8204763 or (800) 432-7595, Ext 4763, and ask for Carol Cook. We hope to hear from you soon..