Mrs. World To Keynote Girls-Only Conference in Hillsborough

Helping to promote positive lifestyles and the health and well-being of Hillsborough County girls is the focus of conference open to girls ages 12 to 17 and featuring the reigning Mrs. World, Tampa native, April Lufriu, as the keynote speaker.

The deadline to register for the girls-only conference is May 30, according to a release from the Hillsborough County Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department.  There are 100 spots available for girls ages 12 to 17.

The conference is June 12 and the cost to attend is $10, which includes a T-shirt and lunch. Sponsored by the Northdale Owls and the Friends of the County Parks, the conference will be held at the Northdale Recreation center, at 15550 Spring Pine Drive in Tampa.

Workshop topics include beauty and fashion, career goals, character building and health and nutrition.

For more information, contact Russell Elefterion, of the parks department, at 813-903-3482.

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5 Things To Know About April Lufriu

• Mrs. America is the only nationally televised beauty pageant for married women in America.
• April Lufriu was crowned Mrs. Florida America on Feb. 5, 2011.
• Two months later she was crowned Mrs. America 2011.
• In December 2011 Lufriu was crowned Mrs. World. Lara Leimana Fonoimoana assumed the role of Mrs. America after Lufiru was crowned Mrs. World. Leimana Fonoimoana had been the first runner-up.
• Lufriu is an advocate for Foundation Fighting Blindness.

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