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Events of interest to the community at large are welcomed for inclusion in the Tropical Breeze monthly events calendars.
Arts events, theater performances and gallery shows generally are included in the calendars in the Arts & LifeStyles section.
Announcements and updates should be sent to
Tropical Breeze Calendar, P.O. Box 585, Safety Harbor, FL 34695 by the 15th of the month for the following month.
Events in the first 10 days of the next month will be included as space permits. Please include a contact name and telephone number. Call 727-725-5345.
Every Tuesday
Free Movies, every first and third Tuesday monthly at 1 p.m. at the Tarpon Springs Community Center, 400 S. Walton Ave., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-942-5628.
Free Movies, 2 p.m., at the Dunedin Library, 223 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. Feature film every Tuesday. “Interesting People, Interesting Lives” is theme for October. Call 727-298-3080.
Ballroom Dancing, 6:30-8:30 p.m., instruction and practice. Dr. William E. Hale Senior Activity Center, 330 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. Sponsored by the Dunedin Recreation Division. Call 727-298-3299.
Tuesday Open Drum Circle, 8-11 p.m., public invited, some drums provided. Dunedin Brewery, 937 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. Call 727-736-0606.
Every Wednesday
Leading Ladies Duplicate Bridge Luncheons, 11:30 a.m., benefit for education programs for youth in the performing arts. Open to all bridge players. First and third Wednesdays at Cypress Run Country Club, Tarpon Springs; second Wednesday at Countryside Country Club, Clearwater; fourth Wednesday at Dunedin Country Club, Dunedin. Reservations required. Call 727-784-7386.
Tea Dance Series. Dance instruction, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; live music with various bands including Bobby Tess and Mario DeLeon, 1-3:30 p.m.; Coliseum Ballroom, 535 Fourth Ave. N., St. Petersburg. Call 727-892-5202.
Every Wednesday and Friday
Senior Socials, 9 a.m.-noon, for seniors (50+). Coffee, donuts and bagels available. Oldsmar Senior Center, 127 State St. W., Oldsmar. Call 813-749-1195.
Every Friday
Dunedin Green Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., outdoor, open-air market featuring variety of vendors and live entertainment, continuing through April in Pioneer Park, northeast corner of Douglas Avenue and Main Street, downtown Dunedin. Call 727-733-4215.
Kayaking for Seniors, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., learn basic boat control and safety while viewing an array of wildlife. Pre-registration required. Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center, 1800 Weedon Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Call 727-453-6500.
Every Saturday and Sunday
Self-Guided Kayak/Canoe Trips, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., canoe through mangrove stands and over seagrass and oyster beds while viewing an array of wildlife. Kayak basics and safety lessons available 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Pre-registration required. Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center, 1800 Weedon Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Call 727-453-6500.
October 4-November 1
Women’s Financial Seminar Series, 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Candice Looney, Smith Barney Financial Advisor, presents five sessions on women’s financial issues. Dunedin Library, 223 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. Call 727-298-3080, ext. 224.
Friday, October 13
Veterans’ Memorial Deadline, applications due for veterans to have names and service information engraved at no charge on the City of Oldsmar’s Veterans’ Memorial prior to Veterans’ Day Ceremony, Nov. 11. Oldsmar's Veteran's Memorial Park, 250 Shore Drive E., Oldsmar. Call 813-749-1116.
Saturday, October 14
Circle B-Bar Ranch Field Trip, 6:30 a.m., Clearwater Audubon Society Van Trip to view eagles, other raptors, plus songbirds, water birds and alligators at the former cattle ranch in xeric oak habitat and on the shores of Lake Hancock. Meet at parking lot of Tri-City Mall, Largo. Reservations required. Call 727-596-8822.
Guided Canoe Trip, 9 a.m.-noon, explore the aquatic ecosystems of the south canoe trail at the preserve. Pre-registration required. Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center, 1800 Weedon Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Call 727-453-6500.
Household Chemical Collection Day, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., annual event. An inexpensive and convenient way to properly dispose of unwanted electronics and chemical waste. Public Works Complex, 1200 Railroad Ave., Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1550.
Waterfront and Boating Access Summit, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., learn about and provide input on derelict vessels, mooring fields, boat ramps and St. Petersburg Municipal Marina projects. University of South Florida Campus Activity Center, St. Petersburg. Call 727-893-7329.
Herb Day 2006, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., featuring lectures, free herb and food tastings and vendors from the local herbal industry. Music by the Urban Gypsies. Presented in conjunction with the Herb Day Coalition, the Florida Herb Society, the Florida Chapter of the American Herbalists Guild and the Professional Herbalist Training Program. Acupuncture & Herbal Therapies, 901 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. Call 727-551-0857.
Book Discussion Group, 2-3 p.m., discussing “The Known World,” by Edward P. Jones. Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Registration requested. Call 727-724-1525, ext. 233.
Oktoberfest on the Beach, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., food, games and music presented by Indian Rocks Beach Action 2000, Inc. and the Indian Rocks Beach Rotary Club at Kolb Park, Indian Rocks Beach. Call 727-593-9968.
Sunday, October 15
“The Weedon Island Story: History Hike,” 9:30-11 a.m., explore the island’s special spots with center staff. Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center, 1800 Weedon Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Registration required. Call 727-453-6500.
“Quality of Life Extravaganza,” noon-4 p.m., second annual free health fair featuring health screenings, presentations, free flu and pneumonia shots, fitness demonstrations and classes and representatives of local health care organizations. Golda Meir/Kent Jewish Center, 2010 Greenbriar Blvd., Clearwater. Call 727-736-1494.
Tuesday, October 17
5th annual Read Around Pinellas, 2-4:30 p.m., discussing “Flamingo Rising,” the book, and viewing of the movie based on the book. Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Registration requested. Call 727-724-1525, ext. 233.
Great Books Discussion Group, 7 p.m., topic to be announced. Dunedin Library, 223 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. Call 727-298-3080.
Wednesday, October 18
Community Yard Sale, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., benefit for Hospice of the Florida Suncoast. Items not sold to be placed in Hospice Thrift Stores. Allegro Independent and Assisted Living Community, 1755 East Lake Rd., Palm Harbor. Call 727-943-8878.
Oktoberfest, noon, annual autumn lunch featuring German specialties. Hale Activity Center, 330 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. Call 727-298-3299.
“Women, the Elections and Fighting Words,” 7:30 p.m., talk by Robin Morgan, founder of The Sisterhood Is Global Institute, co-founder and board member of The Women’s Media Center, poet, novelist, feminist theorist and former editor-in-chief of Ms. magazine. Presidential Events Lecture Series. Raymond James Room, Hough Center, Fox Hall, Eckerd College, 4200 - 54th Ave. S., St. Petersburg. Call 727-864-7979.
Thursday, October 19
Poetry Nights, 7 p.m. third Thursday monthly, bring your own poetry or read favorite works at an open mike with the Tampa Bay Poetry Foundation. Clearwater Main Library, 100 N. Osceola Ave., Clearwater. Call 727-562-4970, ext. 5284.
Night Hike at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, 7 p.m. the Suncoast Sierra Club explores creatures of the night in the 245-acre park, which is part of the Great Florida Birding Trail. Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, Lake Maggiore, 1101 Country Club Way S., St. Petersburg. Call 727-526-5065.
“A Martyr’s Homily,” 7:30 p.m., Al Staggs portrays Archbishop Oscar Romero of San Salvador, who was assassinated while celebrating Mass for speaking out on behalf of the poor and victims of his country’s civil war. Presidential Events Lecture Series. Griffin Chapel, Eckerd College, 4200 - 54th Ave. S., St. Petersburg. Call 727-864-7979.
Friday, October 20
“Reach for the Stars,” noon-4 p.m., St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce Fall Forum presented by the Chamber’s Women’s Council. Advice on getting that “dream job.” The Science Center, 7701 22nd Ave. N., St. Petersburg. Registration required. Call 727-821-4069.
3rd Friday in Downtown Safety Harbor, 6-9 p.m., shopping, dining and entertainment. Call 727-726-2890.
Saturday, October 21
Fort DeSoto County Park Field Trip, 7:30 a.m., Clearwater Audubon Society Trip to view migratory songbirds, raptors, water and shore birds plus 1-2 mile trail walk on Tampa Bay north shore. Meet at parking lot of Tri-City Mall, Largo. Reservations required. Call 727-403-3571 or 727-518-6241.
Coastal Cleanup, 8 a.m.-noon, meet at Safety Harbor Marina to clean-up the shoreline on old Tampa Bay from Alligator Lake spillway to Philippe Park, Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1550. Also, clean-up at Sunset Beach, Tarpon Springs. Call 727-942-5628.
“Red Ribbon Road to Recovery,” 8 a.m., third annual event to celebrate a healthy drug-free lifestyle. Sponsored by Operation PAR. Features a 5K run, inflatable rides, arts and crafts and games; family-friendly entertainment. Vinoy Park, St. Petersburg. Call 727-545-7564.
7th Annual Water Workout Against Breast Cancer, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., water workout for a cause, refreshments, door prizes. Reservations required. Safety Harbor Resort & Spa, 105 Bayshore Dr. N., Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-7725, ext. 7833.
Ian Tilmann Foundation Fundraiser, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., skateboard contest, rollerblade contest, musical entertainment and more to promote prevention of brain injury by wearing of helmets. Safety Harbor Skate Park, 650 Ninth Ave. S., Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1530.
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Kids learn to cook the pioneer way at Heritage Village, Pinellas County’s 21-acre living history museum
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“Wild, Wild Pinellas,” 1:30-3:30 p.m., children ages 5-11 are invited to discover hands-on what life was like more than 100 years ago. Theme is “All Together Now” as children try pioneer chores, socializing and samples from an open air “kitchen.” Heritage Village, 11909 125th St. N., Largo. Registration required. Call 727-582-2426.
“Bright House Networks Casino on the Bayou,” 6-10 p.m., casino games, silent auction, food and live entertainment. Fundraiser for the St. Petersburg Museum of History. Historic Mirror Lake Lyceum, 737 3rd Ave. N., St. Petersburg. Call 727-894-1052, ext. 205.
Sunday, October 22
“Got Color? Festival and Fall Plant Sale,” 10 a.m.-4 p.m., featuring thousands of plants from commercial growers from around the state. Sunken Gardens, 1825 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg. Call 727-551-3100.
Outstanding Italian Women of the Year Luncheon and Fashion Show, 1-4 p.m., honoring Nancy Argenziano, Florida State Senator; Lucille Gambino Harrington, education specialist at the Lactation Center at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater; Michelle Mainelli, the first woman meteorologist specialist with the National Hurricane Center, Miami; and, Dora Caltagiorne and Antoinette Caporice of the Order of Sons of Italy in America (OSIA) Mona Lisa Lodge #2699, Tampa, who have excelled in promoting a better appreciation of Italian culture and art. Luncheon followed by a fashion show by Cotton Patch Casuals and a raffle benefiting the Daughters of Italy Lodge Scholarship Fund. Hosted by the Daughters of Italy Lodge #2825, OSIA’s Clearwater chapter. Safety Harbor Spa and Resort, 105 N. Bayshore Dr., Safety Harbor. Call 727-447-6890 or 727-455-1521.Monday, October 23
“The Tampa Bay Devil Rays,” 7 p.m., talk by Matt Silverman, president, Tampa Bay Devil Rays Baseball Team. An ASPEC Public Forum. Lewis House, Eckerd College, 4200 - 54th Ave. S., St. Petersburg. Call 727-864-7979.
Tuesday, October 24
Contemporary Books Discussion Group, 7 p.m., features discussion of “Acts of Faith” by Phillip Caputo. Dunedin Library, 223 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. Call 727-298-3080.
October 24, 31
Talent Show Auditions, by appointment with director Jean Rogers, to perform in a free family event 7 p.m., Fri., Nov. 3. Cypress Forest Recreation Center, Oldsmar. Call 813-855-5479.
Wednesday, October 25
2006 Senior Talent Show, 6:30 p.m., singing, dancing, acting, comedy and more by age 50+ talent. Hale Activity Center, 330 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. Call 727-298-3299.
“FDR’s ‘Four Freedoms’ as Ethical Guidelines for U.S. Foreign Policy in the 21st Century,” 6:30 p.m., dinner and talk by William F. Felice, professor of political science. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Speaker Series. Continuing Education Center, Eckerd College, 4200 - 54th Ave. S., St. Petersburg. Registration required. Call 727-864-7600.
Thursday, October 26
“The War on Uganda’s Children,” 7:30 p.m., lecture by Florence Ebila, professor in the department of Women and Gender Studies, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda. Sponsored by the Women's Resource Center. Raymond James Room, Hough Center, Fox Hall, Eckerd College, 4200 - 54th Ave. S., St. Petersburg. Call 727-864-7979.
October 26-28
“Haunted House,” 7 p.m. Thurs., Fri.; 10 a.m. Sat., sixth annual event. Tarpon Community Center and Gymnasium, 400 S. Walton Ave., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-942-5628.
Friday, October 27
“Halloween Carnival,” 6 p.m., featuring a costume contest, haunted Rec Center, games and more. Bicentennial Park, 423 Lafayette Blvd., Oldsmar. Call 813-749-1260.
Saturday, October 28
Emeralda Marsh Day Trip, 6 a.m., Clearwater Audubon Society Van Trip to view water edge songbirds, raptors, waders and glossy ibis; grass trail plus 8-mile drive along freshwater impoundments northeast of Leesburg. Meet at parking lot of Countryside Westfield Shopping Town, Clearwater. Reservations required. Call 727-538-8688.
“Wow! of a Rummage Sale,” 8 a.m.-2 p.m., clothing, electronics, antiques, linens and boutique items. Food available. Highland Presbyterian Church of Largo, 1885 S. Highland Ave., Largo. Call 727-584-1191.
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SPCA’s 16th annual Paws on Parade Pet Walk in St. Petersburg Saturday, Oct. 28.
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“Walk to Save Lives,” 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., 16th annual Paws on Parade Pet Walk sponsored by the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) Tampa Bay. North Shore Park, downtown St. Petersburg. Canine activities, including Pet Howl-o-ween costume contest. Registered walkers eligible for prizes. Call 727-586-3591, ext. 163.
35th annual Circus McGurkis, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., “the people’s fair,” a day of peaceful community, celebrating freedom, justice and creativity. Featuring artists, musicians, storytellers, jugglers and dancers. Sponsored by the St. Petersburg Meeting of The Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). Dell Holmes (formerly Lakeview) Park, north shore of Lake Maggiore at 26th Ave. S. and 22nd St. S., St. Petersburg. Call 727-896-0310.
4th annual Tampa Bay Estuary Academy, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., one-day workshop showcasing the scientific studies of Tampa Bay. Expert presentations and hands-on activities. Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center, 1800 Weedon Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Registration required. Call 727-453-6500.
29th Annual Country Jubilee, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., more than 100 craft booths featuring handmade items, a flea market and book sale. Featuring live entertainment, historical demonstrations and hands-on activities for all ages. Fundraiser for the Pinellas County Historical Society. Heritage Village, 11909 125th St. N., Largo. Call 727-582-2123.
“Halloween Fun & Safety Fair,” 10 a.m., pony rides, costume contest, prizes and more. Tarpon Community Center and Gymnasium, 400 S. Walton Ave., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-942-5628.
“Baranoff Boo Ha Ha,” 5-11 p.m., adult Halloween event featuring music, food and beverages. Sponsored by Safety Harbor Leisure Services Dept. at Baranoff Park, Second Avenue North and Main Street, Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1555.
“Harborween 2006,” 5-11 p.m., family hayride, Trick or Treat Town, petting zoo, inflatable rides, ghost hunts, haunted hike, Movie-in-the-Park, black light carnival and concession sales to benefit the Safety Harbor Little League. Sponsored by Safety Harbor Leisure Services Dept. at Safety Harbor City Park. Call 727-724-1555.
Monday, October 30
“Looking Forward to 2010: Next Steps at USF St. Petersburg,” 7 p.m., talk by Dr. Karen White, Regional Chancellor, USF St. Petersburg. An ASPEC Public Forum. Lewis House, Eckerd College, 4200 - 54th Ave. S., St. Petersburg. Call 727-864-7979.
Tuesday, October 31
“Halloween Fun Fest,” 4-7 p.m., clowns, live entertainment, face painting, games and more. Sponsored by Safety Harbor Leisure Services Dept. at the Gazebo at John Wilson Park. Call 727-724-1555.
Main Street Trick or Treat, 5-7 p.m., Safety Harbor residents only invited to trick or treat at downtown businesses. Sponsored by the Downtown Business Council of the Safety Harbor Chamber of Commerce. Call 727-726-2890.
Wednesday, November 1
“Problems with the Medicare Drug Program and How to Fix Them,” 1 p.m., new film by the Consumer Action Network, featuring Walter Cronkite. Tarpon Springs Community Center, 400 S. Walton Ave., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-942-5628.
Thursday, November 2
Leadership Book Review, noon-1 p.m. first Thursday monthly, members of the business community, local government and others share inspirational books and authors. Sponsored by Leadership Pinellas. Clearwater Main Library, 100 N. Osceola Ave., Clearwater. Call 727-464-2312.
November 3-5
Frenchy’s 14th Annual Gumbo Tennis Classic, the Florida west coast’s largest recreational doubles tournament. Proceeds benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Pinellas, Hernando and Citrus counties. Draw Party Thurs., Nov. 2 at Frenchy’s Saltwater Café, Clearwater Beach. Also, Kids’ Fun Day 10 a.m.-noon Sat., Nov. 4, featuring tennis-related games and contests for prizes. McMullen Tennis Complex, 1000 Edenville Ave., Clearwater. Registration required by Friday, Oct. 27. Call 727-518-8860.
November 3, 11
Arts & Antiques Stroll, shops and restaurants open until 8 p.m. or later, live entertainment, first Friday and second Saturday monthly. Sponsored by the Tarpon Springs Business Alliance, Inc. Historic Downtown Business District, Tarpon Springs. Call 727-942-4675.
Saturday, November 4
Moccasin Lake Nature Park, 8 a.m., Clearwater Audubon Society Field Trip to view resident and migratory songbirds, water birds and raptors in oak and xeric hammocks. Moccasin Lake Nature Park, 2750 Park Trail Ln., Clearwater. Call 727-447-9367.
2006 Fish Head Ball, 7-11 p.m., benefit for the educational programs of The Pier Aquarium. Adults-only event featuring “tastes” from local restaurants, music by the “Surfin’ Raccoons,” live and silent auctions and more. Hilton Inn, 333 First St. S., St. Petersburg. Call 727-894-1503.
Sunday, November 5
2006 UTB Chamber Golf Classic, 8 a.m. shotgun start, 4-person scramble. Fundraiser for the Upper Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce. Bay Palms-South Course, MacDill AFB, Tampa. Registration required. Call 813-855-4233.
Thursday, November 9
Great Books Club, 1:30 p.m. second Thursday monthly, featuring “Seize the Day” by Saul Bellow. Clearwater Main Library, 100 N. Osceola Ave., Clearwater. Call 727-480-3515.
Saturday, November 11
Fred Howard and John Anderson Parks, 8 a.m., Clearwater Audubon Society Field Trip to view migratory songbirds, shorebirds and raptors along causeway and trail. Meet in Fred Howard Park. Reservations required. Call 727-939-1549.
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