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Aqua Fitness Water Workout, also
fibromyalgia and arthritis classes, ongoing at The Long Center,
Clearwater and Bonsai Health and Fitness Center, Largo. Call for
dates and times. Call 727-796-5933.
Computer Learning Center, public access to
computers and the internet, as well as basic, intermediate and
advanced computer training for youth and adults. Appointment
required. Safety Harbor Neighborhood Family Center, 1003 MLK St.,
Safety Harbor. Also offering classes at Westminster Apts., Oldsmar
by registration. Call 727-791-8255.
Computer Tutorials, one-on-one 15-minute
hands-on computer tutorials, by appointment only. Safety Harbor
Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1525, ext.
233.
ESOL Tutoring, ongoing volunteer ESOL
(English for Speakers of Other Languages) programs, ESOL
instruction. Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety
Harbor. Call 727-724-1525, ext. 233.
Family Support Services, daily assistance
in accessing programs and services for financial and other life
issues. Safety Harbor Neighborhood Family Center, 1003 MLK St.,
Safety Harbor. Call 727-791-8255.
"Fit For Life" Boot Camp, 6-7 a.m.
Mon.-Fri., intense cardio and strength training classes for adults.
Ongoing. Registration required. Tarpon Community Center Gym, 400 S.
Walton Ave., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-942-5628, ext. 5.
Free Parenting Classes, sponsored by the
Suncoast Community Mental Health -- Total Family Strategy Program.
Ongoing eight-week courses for parents of children ages 4-10.
Safety Harbor Neighborhood Family Center, 1003 MLK St., Safety
Harbor. For times, locations and registration, call
727-543-8589.
Grandparent Raising Grandchildren Support
Groups, sponsored by the Kinship Care Program, St. Petersburg.
Meetings: 10 a.m. fourth Tuesday monthly at Largo Library; 10 a.m.
third Wednesday monthly at Regency Park Library, New Port Richey; 6
p.m. second and fourth Thursday at St. Petersburg Family Resources,
3821 Fifth Ave. N., St. Petersburg; and, 6 p.m. third Monday
monthly at Clearwater Family Resources, 1615 Union St., Clearwater.
Call 727-528-5767.
"Happy Birth Way" Natural Childbirth
Classes, 7-9 p.m. Thurs., learn how to relax in labor, how to avoid
c-section, easy prenatal nutrition, effective prenatal exercise and
more. Six-week class series; registration ongoing. Call
727-515-1664.
Jazzercise Class, 6 p.m. Mon.- Wed.; 9
a.m. Tues. and Thurs.; 9:15 a.m. Sat., complete cardio workout
combining aerobics, yoga, Pilates and kick boxing movements.
Registration required. Tarpon Community Center Gym, 400 S. Walton
Ave., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-942-5628.
Sunrise Table Tennis Club match play for
beginners to advanced players of all ages. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun.; 4-9
p.m. Mon., at Countryside Rec. Ctr., 2640 Sabal Springs Dr.,
Clearwater; 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tues. and Thurs., 12:30-5 p.m. Sat.
at The Long Center, 1501 N. Belcher Rd., Clearwater; 6-9 p.m. Wed.
and Fri. at Ross Norton Rec. Complex, 1426 S. MLK Jr. Ave.,
Clearwater. Lessons available by appointment. Call
727-669-0899.
Every Monday
Chi Chi Rodriguez Ladies Golf League,
openings for new members October-March. Chi Chi Rodriguez Golf
Course, 3030 N. McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater. Call
727-392-6381.
"I Can Problem Solve," 3:30-5 p.m., fun
games, stories, role-playing and more to assist children K-Grade 6
in conflict resolution and problem-solving strategies. Westminster
Apartments Community Center, Oldsmar. Call 727-791-8255.
Sign Language Instruction, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
school-age children's classes; 6-7 p.m. adult beginner's classes;
7-7:50 p.m. adult intermediate classes. Call for start dates of
ongoing 16-week courses. Deaf Literacy Center at the Safety Harbor
Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1525, ext.
232.
Mah Jongg Class, 1 p.m., new series of
lessons with instructor Rhoda Gold. Registration required. Tarpon
Community Center Gym, 400 S. Walton Ave., Tarpon Springs. Call
727-942-5628.
"Investigators of Nature," 4-5 p.m., club
for children ages 6-12. Different nature exploration each week.
Dunedin Nature Center, 1910 Ed Eckert Dr., Dunedin. Call
727-298-3271.
Strength/Body Sculpting Class, 5:30 p.m.
Registration required. Cypress Forest Recreation Center, 650 Pine
Ave. N., Oldsmar. Call 813-740-1260 or 813-818-0149.
Renaissance Speakers Club, 6 p.m., learn
about public speaking in a supportive atmosphere. Chic Realty, 28
N. Ft. Harrison Ave., Clearwater. Call 727-585-3211.
Q&A Computer Users Group, 6:30 p.m.,
informal club open to the public, sponsored by Tampa Bay Computer
Society. Palm Harbor Library, 2330 Nebraska Ave., Palm Harbor. Call
727-443-4433.
Every Monday and Tuesday
Free Genealogical Assistance, 10 a.m.-4
p.m., by volunteers John Kiwala and Ken Nichol. Tarpon Springs
Public Library, 138 Lemon St., Tarpon Springs. Call
727-943-4922.
Every Monday and Wednesday
Stretching & Pilates Class, 9:30 a.m.,
strength training and stretching with instructor Nancy J.
Cavanaugh. Registration required. Tarpon Community Center, 400 S.
Walton Ave., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-942-5628.
Adult Tai Chi Classes, 10-11 a.m. for ages
16+ with instructor Orlando Schiaffino. Registration required.
Cypress Forest Recreation Center, 650 Pine Ave. N., Oldsmar. Call
813-740-1260 or 813-818-0149.
Free Tutoring and Homework Assistance, 4-6
p.m., assistance for elementary, middle and high school students.
Safety Harbor Neighborhood Family Center, 1003 M.L. King St. N.,
Safety Harbor. Call 727-791-8255.
Jazzercise, 6:15 p.m., for ages 18 and up.
Oldsmar Senior Center, 127 State St. W., Oldsmar. Call
813-749-1260.
Every Monday and Thursday
Tai Chi and Chi Kung Classes, 7-9 p.m.,
low impact exercise taught by Jim Rosenthal, certified instructor.
Registration required. Congregation B'Nai Emmunah, Reform Jewish
Synagogue, 3374 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs. Call
727-224-0036.
Every Monday and Friday
Sunrise Table Tennis Club after-school
youth trainings for ages 10-17. 4-6 p.m. Mondays at Countryside
Rec. Ctr., 2640 Sabal Springs Dr., Clearwater; 4-6 p.m. Fridays at
Ross Norton Rec. Complex, 1426 S. MLK Jr. Ave., Clearwater. Other
times available by appointment. Call 727-669-0899.
Every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
Jazzercise, 9:30 a.m. regular Jazzercise;
8:45 a.m. Mon. and Wed. Personal Touch format, instructor LeAnn
Carreno. Safety Harbor Community Center, 650 Ninth Ave. S., Safety
Harbor. Registration required. Call 727-460-3013.
Individual Pre-GED And Basic English
Literacy Tutoring, by appointment. Basic Deaf Literacy Program,
6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays. Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N.,
Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1525, ext. 232.
Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday
"Stroller Fit," 9:30 a.m., workout with
baby by your side. Registration required. Cypress Forest Recreation
Center, Oldsmar. Call 813-749-1260.
CCO Food Pantry, 12:30-3 p.m. Mon. and
Fri.; 9-11 a.m. Wed., nourishment for families and individuals
provided by the Church & Community Outreach. Safety Harbor
Neighborhood Family Center, 1003 MLK St., Safety Harbor. Call
727-791-8255.
Every Monday and Thursday
Free Food Tastings, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., at
Nature's Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland Ave., Clearwater. Call
727-443-6703.
Tai Chi and Chi Kung Classes, 7 p.m., low
impact exercises with instructor Jim Rosenthal. Congregation B'nai
Emmunah, Reform Jewish Synagogue, 3374 Keystone Rd., Tarpon
Springs. Call 727-224-0036.
Every Monday, Friday, Sunday
Buddhist Book Discussion, 7 p.m. Mon. and
Fri.; 3:30 p.m. Sun., free and open to the public. Optional
meditation prior to meeting. 1709 Mexico Ave., Tarpon Springs. Call
727-934-8040.
Every Tuesday
Free Medicare Counseling with S.H.I.N.E.,
by appointment, counseling on Medicare and health related issues
with representatives of the Florida Department of Elder Affairs.
Dunedin Public Library. Call 727-298-3080, ext., 253.
Knifty Knitting and Beginning Knitting,
classes with Sue Singleton. Registration required. Classes ongoing
for ages 12 and up. Safety Harbor Community Center, 650 Ninth Ave.
S., Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1530.
Medicare Claims Forms Assistance, 9 a.m.-1
p.m. by appointment at the Tarpon Springs Community Center, 400 S.
Walton Ave., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-942-5628.
"Mom and Me" Classes, 9:15, 10:15 and 11
a.m. through Nov. 13, playtime, art activities, music time,
discussions and more with Jewish holidays and traditions woven into
the program. Registration required. Congregation B'Nai Emmunah,
Reform Jewish Synagogue, 3374 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs. Call
727-938-9000.
Arts & Crafts, 10-11:30 a.m., variety
of projects including painting, scrapbooking, stencil art and bead
work. Registration requested. Oldsmar Senior Center, 127 State St.
W., Oldsmar. Call 813-749-1260.
America Today, 10 a.m.-noon, reflect on
current events in a group setting with occasional community
leaders. Lois V. Silberman Senior Lounge, The Golda Meier/Kent
Jewish Center 2010 Greenbriar Blvd., Clearwater. Call
727-736-1494.
Bingo Social, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., refreshments
and prizes. Registration required. Countryside Recreation Center,
2640 Sabal Springs Dr., Clearwater. Call 727-669-1914.
"Creating Peace In Your Everyday Life,"
4:30-6 p.m., program for young negotiators and skills for managing
anger, a series of courses for middle and high school-age youth.
Westminster Apartments Community Center, Oldsmar. Registration
requested. Call 727-791-8255.
Belly Dance, 5:30 p.m., new class for
beginning to intermediate students with instructor Laurie Chapman.
Registration required. Craig Park Recreation Center, 5 Beekman
Lane, Tarpon Springs. Call 727-942-5628.
Creative Speaker's Club, 7:30-9 p.m. 2nd
and 4th Tues., learn public speaking. Pinellas Park Public Library,
7770 52nd St., Pinellas Park. Call 727-787-8609.
Power Yoga, 6 p.m., beginners through
advanced. Instructor Chrissy Saris. Ongoing. Registration required.
Tarpon Community Center Gym, 400 S. Walton Ave., Tarpon Springs.
Call 727-942-5628.
Basic Judaism and Torah Study, 6:30 p.m.,
followed by "Torah Topics," 7:30 p.m., Congregation B'nai Emmunah,
Reform Jewish Synagogue, 3374 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs. Call
727-938-9000.
Upper Pinellas Singles, 6:30 p.m., dinner
and nondenominational program for persons 55 and over. First United
Methodist Church of Dunedin, 449 Wood St., Dunedin. Call
727-937-4175 or 727-943-0276.
Buddhist Meditation Classes, 8-9:15 p.m.;
learn the art of relaxation and stress-release with Kelsang Sanden,
Kadampa Buddhism monk, at Parbawatiya Buddhist Center, 201-6th Ave.
S., Safety Harbor. Suitable for beginners. All welcome. Call
727-797-9770.
Every Tuesday and Thursday
Kung Fu Classes, 5-6 p.m. for ages 4-8.
Instructor Orlando Schiaffino. Registration required. Cypress
Forest Recreation Center, 650 Pine Ave. N., Oldsmar. Call
813-740-1260.
Kung Fu Classes, 6 p.m. "Wushu" for youth
and adults. Registration required. Tarpon Springs Community Center,
400 S. Walton Ave., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-942-5628.
In-Line Vertical Step Aerobics Class, 7:30
p.m., four-week program. Ongoing, registration required. Craig Park
Recreation Center, 5 Beekman Lane, Tarpon Springs. Call
727-942-5628.
Tae Kwon Do, 7-8 p.m., for all ages.
Registration requested. Oldsmar Senior Center, 127 State St. W.,
Oldsmar. Call 813-749-1260.
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Computer Classes, 11 a.m. Tues. and
Thurs.; 7 p.m. Wed., lecture and demonstrations in Community Room A
at the Dunedin Public Library. Call 727-298-3080, ext., 253.
Every Wednesday
Crocheting, classes with Sue Singleton.
Registration required. Classes ongoing for ages 12 and up. Safety
Harbor Community Center, 650 Ninth Ave. S., Safety Harbor. Call
727-724-1530.
Tai Chi, 7 p.m., new class in Taiji Quan.
Registration required. Tarpon Springs Community Center, 400 S.
Walton Ave., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-942-5628.
Yoga Class, 10-11:30 a.m., ongoing class
with instructor Nancy Smith. Unity Community Church, 1315 Bayshore
Blvd., Dunedin. Call 727-734-0635.
Yoga, 11 a.m., 7 p.m., registration
required. Cypress Forest Rec. Ctr., 650 Pine Ave. N., Oldsmar. Call
813-749-1260.
WIC (Women, Infants and Children), 1-4
p.m. (2-6 p.m. third Wed.; also, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. second Fri.),
supplemental foods and services that promote good health for
pregnant, postpartum and breast-feeding women with children ages
0-5. Safety Harbor Neighborhood Family Center, 1003 MLK St., Safety
Harbor. Call 727-791-8255.
Latin and Ballroom Dance, 10:15-11:15
a.m., taught by the Rungo Academy. Learn the waltz, fox trot,
tango, mamba and more. Registration required. Countryside
Recreation Center, 2640 Sabal Springs Dr., Clearwater. Call
727-669-1914.
"Creating Peace In Your Everyday Life,"
4:30-6 p.m., program for young negotiators and skills for managing
anger, a series of courses for middle and high school-age youth.
Safety Harbor Neighborhood Family Center, 1003 MLK St., Safety
Harbor. Registration requested. Call 727-791-8255.
Fencing, 5-6:30 p.m., instructor/maestro
Boyko Krastevitch, graduate of the Bulgarian National Sport
Academy. Registration required. Cypress Forest Recreation Center,
650 Pine Ave. N., Oldsmar. Call 813-740-1260.
Computer Skills for the Deaf, 6-7:30 p.m.,
also, Basic Deaf Literacy, 6:30-8 p.m., registration required.
Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Call
727-724-1525, ext. 232.
Guided Night Walks in the Brooker Creek
Preserve, 6:30-8 p.m. every other Wednesday with Brooker Creek
Preserve Environmental Education Center staff. Pre-registration
required. Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center,
3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-453-6800.
Scrapbooking, 7-8:30 p.m. Registration
required. Cypress Forest Recreation Center, Oldsmar. Call
813-749-1260.
Introduction to Meditation Class, 7:30
p.m., Buddhist meditation and the power of positive thinking.
Sponsored by the Tarpon Springs Recreation Dept., Tarpon Springs
Community Center, 400 S. Walton Ave., Tarpon Springs. Registration
required. Call 727-942-5628.
Every Wednesday and Friday
Senior Socials, 9 a.m.-noon, for ages 50
and up. Coffee, donuts and bagels. Oldsmar Senior Center, 127 State
St. W., Oldsmar. Call 813-749-1195.
Strong for Life Fitness Senior Exercise,
noon-1 p.m., for ages 50 and up. Oldsmar Senior Center, 127 State
St. W., Oldsmar. Call 813-749-1195.
Every Thursday
"The Wonder of Waldorf," 9 a.m.-noon,
weekly open house (when school is in session) for parents
interested in the pre-K through 8th grade liberal arts curriculum
of a Waldorf school. Suncoast Waldorf School, 1857 Curlew Rd., Palm
Harbor. Call 727-254-1943.
Toddler Time to Sign, 10-10:30 p.m., for
ages 18 months-3 years. Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N.,
Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1525, ext. 232.
Yoga Class, 10:30 a.m., for beginners to
advanced. Tarpon Springs Community Center, 400 S. Walton Ave.,
Tarpon Springs. Call 727-942-5628.
Genealogical Assistance, 1-3 p.m., by
members of the Caladesi Chapter of the Daughters of the American
Revolution at the Dunedin Public Library. Call 727-584-4628 or
727-298-3080.
Introduction to Medical Qi Qong (Tai Chi),
1:30 p.m., basic breathing and stretching exercises for pain
management. Free class; pre-registration required. Tarpon Springs
Community Center, 400 S. Walton Ave., Tarpon Springs. Call
727-942-5628.
"I Can Problem Solve," 3:30-5 p.m., fun
games, stories, role-playing and more to assist children K-Grade 6
in conflict resolution and problem-solving strategies. Safety
Harbor Neighborhood Family Center, 1003 M.L. King St. N., Safety
Harbor. Call 727-791-8255.
Free Tutoring and Homework Assistance, 4-6
p.m., assistance for elementary, middle and high school students.
Westminster Apartments Community Center, Oldsmar. Call
727-791-8255.
Teen Book Chat Club, 4:30-5:30 p.m., for
ages 13-16. Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety
Harbor. Call 727-724-1525, ext. 232.
Dog Obedience Classes, 7:15-8 p.m. or
8:15- 9 p.m. Thurs. for eight sessions at Bicentennial Park and
Mobbly Bayou Dog Area, 423 Lafayette Blvd., Oldsmar. Registration
required. Call 813-749-1260.
Recovery Inc., 7:30 p.m., support group
for anxiety and depression with steps to feel better and raise
self-esteem. Grace Lutheran Church, 1812 N. Highland Ave.,
Clearwater. Call 727-787-8609.
Adult Dog Manners, 8:30-9:30 p.m.,
six-week class session taught by a certified pet trainer and member
of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers. Class for new puppy owners,
7:15-8:15 p.m. Registration required. Countryside Recreation
Center, 2640 Sabal Springs Dr., Clearwater. Call 727-669-1914.
Every Thursday and Sunday
Buddhist Meditation Classes, 7-8:30 p.m.
Thurs.; 10 a.m.-noon Sun., learn the art of relaxation and
stress-release with Angus Berry, Kadampa Buddhist meditation
teacher, and Gen Kelsang Demo, senior Kadampa Buddhist meditation
teacher. Parbawatiya Buddhist Center, 201-6th Ave. S., Safety
Harbor. Suitable for beginners. All welcome. Call 727-797-9770.
Every Friday
Computer Tutorials, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.,
one-on-one, 15-minute, hands-on sessions covering basic computer
skills or assistance with a focused task. Appointment required.
Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Call
727-724-1525, ext. 233.
Dunedin Writers Group, 10 a.m., weekly
meetings for aspiring and published writers. Dunedin Library, 223
Douglas Ave., Dunedin. Call 727-734-3621 or 727-298-3080, ext.
224.
Tarpon Springs Writers Group, 10 a.m.,
weekly meeting for writers. Tarpon Springs Library, 138 E. Lemon
St., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-943-4922.
Scrapbooking, 6-7 p.m., open to all ages.
Registration requested. Oldsmar Senior Center, 127 State St. W.,
Oldsmar. Call 813-749-1260.
Youth Nights, 6-9 p.m., for ages 10-15.
Bicentennial Park Recreation Center, Oldsmar. Call
813-749-1260.
Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings, 6:45 p.m.
Beginners; 8 p.m. "Big Book," at Cypress Meadows Community Church,
2180 McMullen Booth Rd., Safety Harbor. Call 727-669-2500.
Shabbat Services, 8 p.m. Fri., with Rabbi
Shimon Moch. Congregation B'Nai Emmunah, Reform Jewish Synagogue,
3374 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-938-9000.
Every Saturday
Defensive Tactics, 8 a.m. and 9 a.m.,
basic escapes, stand-up and ground defenses and anti-rape
techniques with instructor Brian Peters in the Fire Station
Training Room, Oldsmar Fire Rescue, 225 Pine Ave. N., Oldsmar.
Registration required. Call 813-749-1260.
"Boot Camp" Fitness, 9-10:30 a.m., workout
with Andreya Tornes, certified personal trainer. Call for next
date. Registration required. Cypress Forest Recreation Center,
Oldsmar. Call 813-749-1260.
Guided Hikes in the Brooker Creek
Preserve, 9-11 a.m., with Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental
Education Center staff. Pre-registration required. Brooker Creek
Preserve Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone
Rd., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-453-6800.
Guided Hikes of Weedon Island, 9 a.m.,
pre-registration required. Meet at the classroom patio. Weedon
Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center, 1800 Weedon
Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Call 727-453-6500.
PINAWOR (Pinellas Authors and Writers
Organization) meeting, 9:30 a.m.-noon, at the Highland Recreation
Complex, 400 N. Highland Ave., Largo. A self-help,
educational-motivational group for aspiring and published writers.
Call 727-791-1477.
Tutoring for Teens, 10 a.m.-noon, free
sessions by appointment with Vinay. Safety Harbor Library, 101
Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Call 727-726-3386.
Knit Club, 2 p.m., open to beginners and
advanced knitters. Tarpon Springs Library, 138 E. Lemon St., Tarpon
Springs. Call 727-943-4922.
Every Sunday
Photography Hikes on Weedon Island, 8-9:30
a.m. first Sunday monthly, pre-registration required. Open to
photographers of all levels. Sunday Stroll, early morning nature
walk, 8:30-9:30 a.m. every Sunday. Pre-registration required.
Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center, 1800
Weedon Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Call 727-453-6500.
"Feeding the Hungry," 4-5 p.m., free meal
for anyone in need. Provided by the Shepard Center, volunteers from
Congregation B'Nai Emmunah, Reform Jewish Synagogue, and Mount
Moriah AME (African Methodist Episcopal). CBE, 3374 Keystone Rd.,
Tarpon Springs. Call 727-938-9000.
Jewish Studies with a focus on classic
Judaism, 5:30-7:30 p.m., lessons for middle and high school
students with Dr. Steven Cohen. The Golda Meier/Kent Jewish Center
2010 Greenbriar Blvd., Clearwater. Call 727-736-1494.
Scottish Country Dancing, 6-7 p.m.
beginners; 7-9:30 p.m. social dancing. SAS Society Hall, 917 Louden
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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 next month. Events in the first 10
days of the following month will be included as space permits.
Please include a contact name and telephone number. Call
727-725-5345.
Through April 15
Income Tax Assistance, 3-7 p.m. Tues.; 9
a.m.-1 p.m. Wed., assistance on a first-come, first-served basis
with AARP volunteers. Oldsmar Public Library, 400 St. Petersburg
Dr. E. (corner of St. Pete Drive E. and Dartmouth Ave.), Oldsmar.
Call 813-749-1178.
Through April 27
29th Annual Pinellas County Senior Games,
36 events held throughout Pinellas County, open to anyone 50 years
and older, competing by age group. Sanctioned by the Florida Sports
Foundation as part of a statewide competition and qualifier for
national games. Entry forms at local Tampa Bay Lifestyle Family
Fitness locations and The Long Center, 1501 N. Belcher Rd.,
Clearwater. Call 727-230-3776.
Through September 15
“Granny’s Home Gadgets,”
new exhibit of gadgets and pre-electricity appliances used in
cooking, sewing and washing. “Hands-on” and interactive
items for the family included. Dunedin Historical Museum, former
train station on Main Street at the Pinellas Trail, Dunedin. Call
727-736-1176.
April 3, 17
Wine Tasting, 6-8 p.m., a twice-monthly
event featuring wines and a special menu at the Lincoln Heights
Bistro, 603 Elm St., Safety Harbor. Call 727-726-4210.
Friday, April 4
1st Friday, 6-10 p.m., Old Palm Harbor
Main Street’s monthly celebration of music, food and art.
Florida Avenue, downtown Old Palm Harbor. Call 727-787-0075.
April 4-5
41st Annual Omelette Party, fundraiser to
benefit UPARC (Upper Pinellas Association for Retarded Citizens),
featuring a black tie champagne supper Friday at Clearwater’s
Roebling Estate, followed by a plant sale at the estate 11 a.m.-1
p.m. Sat. Reservations required. Call 727-409-6072 or
727-797-8712.
April 4-6
Gem, Jewelry and Bead Show, 10 a.m.-5
p.m., featuring exhibitors from across America. The Coliseum, 535
Fourth Ave. N., St. Petersburg. Call 727-892-5202.
Saturday, April 5
Vulture Exhibit Grand Opening, 9 a.m.-4
p.m., a new exhibit on vultures and re-opening of the Discovering
Nature Store. Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education
Center, 3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs. Call
727-453-6800.
“Knowing Our Minds,” 9:30
a.m.-4 p.m., Academy of Senior Professionals “Science
Day,” featuring talks and discussion on “The Evolution
of the Brain,” “Getting to Know You,” “The
Illusion of Reality” and “The Mystery of
Consciousness.” Lewis House, Eckerd College, 4200 54th Ave.
S., St. Petersburg. Reservations required. Call 727-864-8836.
2nd Annual Pawfest, Kids and Canine
Carnival, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Largo
Mid-Pinellas and the City of Largo. Featuring K-9 unit
demonstrations, dog obedience and agility demonstrations, exhibits
and more. Largo Central Park, Largo Call 727-787-0075.
World War II & the Swinging
’40s, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., living history activities, USO revue,
swing dancing, period fashion show, costumed reenactors and more.
Heritage Village, 11909 125th St. N., Largo. Call 727-582-2123.
Sunday, April 6
“Run for the Matzahs,” 8 a.m.,
fourth annual 5K run/walk hosted by the Pinellas County Jewish Day
School. Proceeds benefit scholarship fund. Festivities include
100-yard dash for children; 1-mile fun walk; stretching clinic and
more. John S. Taylor Park, 1100 Eighth Ave., Largo. Call
727-588-0100.
Tuesday, April 8
Great Decisions Discussion Group, 7:30
p.m., topic is “Blacklisting the enemy.” Dunedin
Library, 223 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. Call 727-298-3080.
Wednesday, April 9
“Overview of Pinellas County
Tourism,” 4 p.m., lecture by D.T. Minich, director of tourism
for Pinellas County, sponsored by the Academy of Senior
Professionals. Lewis House, Eckerd College, 4200 54th Ave. S., St.
Petersburg. Call 727-864-7979.
April 9-13
“Coastin’ In The Fun ’n
Sun,” bienneial convention of the Florida Gulf Coast Chapter,
Eastern Airlines Silverliners International. Featuring a
presentation from Paul Newman’s “Hole in the Wall Gang
Camp” to member Lois Morton for lifetime giving. Hilton St.
Petersburg Bayfront, St. Petersburg. Call 727-785-3546 or
727-785-5053.
Thursday, April 10
Children’s Home 19th Annual
Recognition Luncheon, 10:30 a.m., reception and luncheon honoring
Tony Dungy and benefiting the oldest charity on Florida’s
west coast, The Children’s Home Inc. Hyatt Regency Hotel, Two
Tampa City Center, Tampa. Call 813-864-1536.
“Inside Iraq: The Untold
Stories,” 7:30 p.m., free talk by Mike Shiley,
producer/director of Shidog Films, photographer, filmmaker and
freelance journalist. Presidential Events Lecture Series. Fox Hall,
Hough Center, Eckerd College, 4200 54th Ave. S., St. Petersburg.
Call 727-864-7979.
Friday, April 11
“Festival of Cultures,” 5
p.m., celebration of the various countries and cultures represented
in the student body. Fox Woods, Eckerd College, 4200 54th Ave. S.,
St. Petersburg. Call 727-864-7979.
Saturday, April 12
“Go Coastal” at Tampa Bay
Watch, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 3rd annual open house celebrating habitat
restoration in Tampa Bay. Educational exhibits, games, refreshments
and family activities. Tampa Bay Watch, 3000 Pinellas Bayway S.,
Tierra Verde. Call 727-867-8166.
Pinellas Pioneers Association 45th Annual
Picnic, 11 a.m., gathering of Gold Star Pinellas residents who
resided in the county prior to its incorporation in 1912 and their
descendants. Any longtime resident or person interested in Pinellas
County history welcome. Shelter #2, Philippe Park, Safety Harbor.
Call 727-441-1338.
13th Annual International Fine Wine and
Food Gala, 6-9 p.m., black tie-optional fundraiser for the Upper
Tampa Bay Chamber Education Foundation, featuring fine wines, food
from local restaurants, live entertainment by area elementary,
middle and high school students and live auction. Grand Hall,
Nielsen Media Research, Oldsmar. Reservations required. Call
813-300-0019.
9th Annual “Spring Fling” Sock
Hop, 6:30-10:30 p.m., presented by the Florida ’50s Original
Rockers Dance Group. Benefit for Ronald McDonald House.
Reservations required. American Legion Post #7, 1760 Turner St.,
Clearwater. Call 727-786-6828 or 813-837-3335.
2008 Fireman’s Ball, 7 p.m.,
proceeds to benefit the construction of Education Fire Station, an
interactive teaching facility for Pinellas County students and
adults. Hosted by Palm Harbor Fire Rescue. Leepa Rattner Museum of
Art, St. Petersburg College Tarpon Springs Campus, 600 Klosterman
Rd., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-804-1668.
Sunday, April 13
Country Breakfast, 8:30-11:30 a.m.,
fundraiser for the center. Palm Harbor Community Activity Center,
1500 16th St., Palm Harbor. Call 727-771-6000.
Tuesday, April 15
Book Discussion: “Snow in
August,” 2-3 p.m., by Pete Hamill, a coming of age tale in
postwar Brooklyn. Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety
Harbor. Call 727-724-1525, ext. 233.
Friday, April 18
’50s Dinner, 5-7 p.m., fundraiser
for the center, featuring live entertainment and hanburger/hot dog
dinner. Reservations required. Palm Harbor Community Activity
Center, 1500 16th St., Palm Harbor. Call 727-771-6000.
3rd Friday in Downtown Safety Harbor, 6-9
p.m., shopping, dining and entertainment. Live music at the Gazebo
in John Wilson Park. Main Street open to pedestrians only Bayshore
to Sixth Street. Call 727-724-1572.
Best of Tampa Bay, 7 p.m., live
entertainment and food samples from Bay Area restaurants. Benefit
for TBPAC. Riverwalk, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR (7827).
Saturday, April 19
Friends of the Library Book Sale, 9 a.m.-3
p.m., fundraiser for the Safety Harbor library. Rigsby Recreation
Center, 605 Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1545.
“Dunedin Books A Party,” 10
a.m.-3 p.m., 4th annual book festival, featuring talk and book
signing by mystery author Carolyn Hart; memoir writing workshop
with USF journalism professor and author Rick Wilber; folk music by
Susan Boyer Haley and husband Bill Haley; clowns, costume
characters, drum circle, book sale and more. Dunedin Library, 223
Douglas Ave., Dunedin. Call 727-298-3080.
Lakes & Ponds Educational Day, 10
a.m.-2 p.m., trade show format displays on health and management of
water resources, specifically stormwater ponds, presented by
Pinellas County Water Resources Management Section and the City of
Largo. Pre-registration required. Brooker Creek Preserve
Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon
Springs. Call 727-453-6800.
Safety Harbor Dog Park Grand Opening, 10
a.m., South City Park, Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1530.
Tree Ceremony, 10 a.m., hosted by Bay
Bouquet Garden Club, naming Dunedin a “Tree City,”
presentation by the Florida Forest Service. Free tree giveaway by
Dunedin Parks Division follows. St. Andrews Links Golf Course, 620
Palm Blvd., Dunedin. Call 727-298-3279.
Florida West Coast Orchid Society Annual
Auction, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., annual event featuring hundreds of exotic
orchids. Historic Largo Feed Store, Largo Cultural Center, 105
Central Park Dr., Largo. Call 727-420-7230.
8th Annual “Margaritaville”
fundraiser, “Parrotheads for Kids,” 6 p.m., featuring
“Jimmy Buffet”-style live music by DéLeid
Parrots, food, auctions and more. Benefit by the All
Children’s Hospital North Pinellas Guild to support programs
at the hospital. HCA Patient Services, 31975 U.S. 19N, Palm Harbor.
Reservations required. Call 727-842-2863.
“Heal the Hurt” Gala, 6 p.m.,
black tie-optional fundraiser for Directions for Mental Health.
Hilton Hotel, Carillon Park, St. Petersburg. Reservations required.
Call 727-524-4464, ext. 1700.
Latin Dance Night, 7-10 p.m., free dance
lessons available. Hosted by Taste Café on the Taste Patio,
500 Main St., Suite E, Safety Harbor. Call 727-723-1116.
April 19-20
Island EarthDays 2008, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.,
free with park admission, featuring nature-based entertainment,
food, drink, craft vendors, exhibits, children’s activities
and more. Includes 5th annual Sharkbite Challenge kayak races.
Honeymoon Island State Park, #1 Causeway Blvd., Dunedin. Call
727-738-2903.
Monday, April 21
“The Great Debate: Heads vs.
Feds,” 7 p.m., debate on legalizing marijuana, featuring
Steven Hager, editor of High Times, and Bob Stutman, retired Drug
Enforcement Administration agent. Fox Hall, Hough Center, Eckerd
College, 4200 54th Ave. S., St. Petersburg. Call 727-864-7979.
Tuesday, April 22
“Unhappy Hour,” 5:30 p.m.,
annual recognition of “Equal Pay Day,” sponsored by
Business & Professional Women/St. Petersburg-Pinellas to note
the day the average woman finally earns the same amount of pay her
male counterpart earned the previous year. Donations accepted for
the BPW’s Red Purse Society. The Rare Olive, 300 Central
Ave., St. Petersburg. Call 727-551-5225.
Contemporary Book Discussion Group, 7
p.m., featuring “The Cave” by Jose Saragamo. Dunedin
Library, 223 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. Call 727-298-3080.
Thursday, April 24
22nd Annual “Star Power”
Celebrity Fashion Show, 10:30 a.m., presented by The
Children’s Home Pinellas Auxiliary, featuring fashions from
Georgette’s and The Show Salon in Old Hyde Park Village.
Renaissance Vinoy Hotel, Palm Court Ballroom, 501 Fifth Ave. NE,
St. Petersburg. Call 727-515-1212.
“A Thousand Splendid Suns,”
noon, book discussion of the novel by Khaled Hosseini. Oldsmar
Library, 400 St. Petersburg Dr. E. (corner of St. Pete Drive E. and
Dartmouth Ave.), Oldsmar. Call 813-749-1178.
Friday, April 25
“A Good Night’s Sleep”
Luncheon, 11:30 a.m., fundraiser celebrating the fifth anniversary
of CASA (Community Action Stops Abuse), featuring Brenda Griffin,
keynote speaker. Reservations requested by Mon., Apr. 14.
Renaissance Vinoy Resort & Golf Club, 501 Fifth Ave. NE, St.
Petersburg. Call 727-895-4912, ext. 101.
Foreign Film Series: “Tsotsi,”
12:30 p.m., an award-winning South African film. Discussion
follows. Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety Harbor.
Call 727-724-1525, ext. 233.
5th Annual Charity Softball Game, 4:30
p.m., “Cops for the Cause,” Clearwater and Largo police
officers face off in a benefit for Dutch D’Amico, son of CPD
Officer Kevin D’Amico and a victim of Acute Lymphatic
Leukemia. Followed by baseball game between Clearwater Threshers
and Sarasota Reds at 7 p.m. Bright House Networks Field,
Clearwater. Call 727-562-4182, 727-487-3953, 727-562-4304 or
727-403-8818.
April 25-26
SPOT (Stop Pet Overpopulation Together)
Yard Sale, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., fundraiser for SPOT spay/neuter program
for cats and dogs. Books, music, plants, collectibles and household
goods. SPOT Yard Sale, 7820 43rd St., Pinellas Park. Call
727-545-3463.
Saturday, April 26
4th Annual Blues Fest and Classic Car
Show, 3-9 p.m., featuring The Backwater Blues Band, Jimmy Griswold
and car show with trophies. R.E. Olds Park, Oldsmar. Call
813-749-1260.
Wednesday, April 30
Pinellas County Holocaust Remembrance, 7
p.m., a brief memorial service followed by screening of the film
“The Darien Dilemma” by Nachum and Erez Laufer. Temple
Beth El, 400 Pasadena Ave. S., St. Petersburg. Call
727-938-9000.
May 1, 15
Wine Tasting, 6-8 p.m., a twice-monthly
event featuring wines and a special menu at the Lincoln Heights
Bistro, 603 Elm St., Safety Harbor. Call 727-726-4210.
Friday, May 2
1st Friday, 6-10 p.m., Old Palm Harbor
Main Street’s monthly celebration of music, food and art.
Florida Avenue, downtown Old Palm Harbor. Call 727-787-0075.
Saturday, May 3
3rd Annual “World’s Largest
Hurricane Expo & Party,” 2-9 p.m., featuring live music,
dancing, carnival-style games, hurricane preparedness expo, family
fun, food, drink and more. Benefit for hurricane relief efforts of
Krewes Kare and Angel Flight Southeast. Zendah Grotto, (behind the
Tampa campus of Hillsborough Community College) 4402 West Ohio
Ave., Tampa. Reservations required. Call 813-839-1302.
“Nephew Tommy,” 8 p.m.,
performed by Thomas W. Miles II of the Steve Harvey Morning Show
with special guest Red Grant. Mahaffey Theater, St. Petersburg.
Call 727-892-5798.
May 9-10
“Up, Up and Away,” 1:30-4:30
p.m. Fri.; 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sat., Bay Bouquet Garden Club standard
flower show. Dunedin Library, 223 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. Call Call
727-734-2058.
Saturday, May 10
May 10, 24
Yappy Hour, 2-4 p.m., free organic dog
treats for pets and drink specials for their owners. Hosted by
Taste Café on the Taste Patio, 500 Main St., Suite E, Safety
Harbor. Call 727-723-1116.
May 27-31
Viisit Charleston’s Spoleto
Festival, trip to Charleston, SC with dinner at various
restaurants, performance of “Monkey: Journey to the
West,” concert, historic homes tour, shopping and more.
Sponsored by Lifelong Learning Institute, St. Petersburg College.
Registration required. Call 727-341-3184.
Sunday, June 8
5th Annual Dunedin Triatholon, 7:30 a.m.,
featuring age group and ability categories, includes a quarter-mile
swim, 12-mile bike ride and 5K run. Proceeds benefit projects of
the Rotary Club of Dunedin. Honeymoon Island State Park.
Registration required. Call 727-409-3149.
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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., feature films weekly.
Dunedin Library, 223 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. Call 727-298-3080.
Free Medicare Counseling with S.H.I.N.E.,
by appointment, with representatives of the Florida Dept. of Elder
Affairs. Dunedin Library, 223 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. Call
727-298-3080, ext. 253.
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.
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.
Downtown Drum Circle, 6-9 p.m., in the
courtyard next to Taste Café, 500 Main St., Safety Harbor.
Call 727-723-1116.
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 Thursday
Safety Harbor Farmer’s Market, 8
a.m.-1:30 p.m., featuring fresh produce, gourmet foods, flowers and
plants, food vendors and more. The Gazebo, John Wilson Park, Main
Street, Safety Harbor. Call 727-461-7674.
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.
First Saturday monthly
“Theme Party,” 11 a.m.-7 p.m.,
live music, food and wine tastings and tours. Monthly wine event at
Tarpon Springs Castle Winery, 320 E. Tarpon Ave., Tarpon Springs.
Call 727-943-7029.
Third Saturday monthly
Latin Dance Night, 7-10 p.m., free dance
lessons available. Hosted by Taste Café on the Taste Patio,
500 Main St., Suite E, Safety Harbor. Call 727-723-1116.
Every Saturday
Tarot Readings, noon-4 p.m., by Teri Gary,
ordained intuitive tarot reader, a clairvoyant and clairaudent.
Illuminations Station 130 Eighth Ave. S., Safety Harbor. Call
727-797-4441.
Yappy Hour, 2-4 p.m., free organic dog
treats for pets and drink specials for their owners. Hosted by
Taste Café on the Taste Patio, 500 Main St., Suite E, Safety
Harbor. Call 727-723-1116.
Every Saturday (Nov.-Mar.)
Ranger Guided Walks, 11 a.m., view
wildlife, birds and plants with Florida Park Service Rangers. Free
with park admittance. Honeymoon Island State Park, #1 Causeway
Blvd., Dunedin. Call 727-469-5942.
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.
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Tuesday, April 1
Suncoast Conchologists Shell Club, 7:30
p.m., monthly meeting featuring a program, “Shelling in the
Solomon Islands.” Trinity Presbyterian Church, 2001 Rainbow
Dr. (just off Hercules), Clearwater. Open to anyone interested in
shells. Call 727-796-4117.
Wednesday, April 2
Welcome Newcomer Club of Pinellas
luncheon, noon, first Wednesday monthly, social club for persons
new to the area or those recently widowed-divorced-retired. Meeting
locations vary. Call 727-938-7478 or 727-447-0375.
Thursday, April 3
Palm Harbor Newcomers Alumnae and Friends
luncheon, 11 a.m., featuring barbershop style entertainment by The
Palm Harbor CrystalAires. East Lake Woodlands Country Club, 1055
East Lake Woodlands Pkwy., Palm Harbor. Reservations required by
Fri., Mar. 28. Call 727-784-3386.
Ladies Auxiliary, VFW Post 10093, 7:30
p.m., monthly meeting at the post hall. VFW Post 10093, 965 Harbor
Lake Ct., Safety Harbor. Call 727-726-3646.
VFW Post 10093, 7:30 p.m., monthly meeting
at the post hall. VFW Post 10093, 965 Harbor Lake Ct., Safety
Harbor. Call 727-726-3646.
Friday, April 4
Clearwater Audubon Society Field Trip, 7
a.m. departure from Countryside Mall, to Cross Bar Ranch, Pasco
County. Migratory and resident songbirds, burrowing owls and
raptors. Registration required. Call 727-781-0745.
Computer Class: Personal Computer Basics,
9:45-10:45 a.m., registration required. Safety Harbor Library, 101
Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1525, ext. 233.
“Caregiver Coffee Break,”
10-11:30 a.m., for those caring for a family member or friend.
Suncoast Community Service Center, the Garden House, Hospice of the
Florida Suncoast, 5771 Roosevelt Blvd., Clearwater. Call
727-523-3435.
Saturday, April 5
Clearwater Audubon Society Field Trip, 8
a.m., to Moccasin Lake Nature Park. Resident songbirds, raptors and
water birds. Registration required. Call 727-462-6024.
Dunedin Garden Club, 2 p.m., monthly
meeting, featuring “Summer Gardens” with Denys Walk and
a plant exchange. Dunedin Library, 223 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. Call
727-298-3080 or 727-733-5727.
Monday, April 7
Friends of the Oldsmar Library, noon,
monthly meeting. TECO Hall, Oldsmar Public Library, 400 St.
Petersburg Dr. E. (corner of St. Pete Drive E. and Dartmouth Ave.),
Oldsmar. Call 813-749-1178.
Clearwater Audubon Society meeting, 7:30
p.m., featuring a talk by Terry Tomalin, outdoor editor, St.
Petersburg Times. Moccasin Lake Park, 2750 Park Trail Ln.,
Clearwater. Call 727-447-4785.
April 8, 22
Counseling to Small Businesses, 10 a.m.-3
p.m., SCORE counselors provide confidential assistance for
entrepreneurs. Registration recommended. Safety Harbor Library, 101
Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1525, ext. 233.
Library Advisory Committee, 7 p.m., open
to the public. Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety
Harbor. Call 727-724-1525, ext. 233.
Snowsharks, 7 p.m., monthly meeting to
plan hosted ski trips and events. 1st N 10 Sports Bar, 776 N.
Missouri Ave., Largo. Call 727-581-3111.
American Legion Post 238 Auxiliary, 7:30
p.m., monthly meeting. Post Home, 900 Main St., Safety Harbor. Call
727-726-9601.
Wednesday, April 9
“Caregiver Coffee Break,”
10-11:30 a.m., for those caring for a family member or friend.
Hosted by Hospice of the Florida Suncoast, St. Mark’s
Village, 2655 Nebraska Ave., Palm Harbor. Call 727-523-3435.
“Colorful Summer Gardens,” 2
p.m. or 6:30 p.m., presented by Pinellas County Master Gardener
Denys Walk. Crystal Beach Community Hall, 517 Crystal Beach Ave.,
Crystal Beach. Reservation required. Call 727-582-2637.
Friends of the Library Meeting, 6:30 p.m.,
at the Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety Harbor.
Call 727-724-1525.
Thursday, April 10
“Lawn and Garden Help Desk,” 9
a.m.-4 p.m., Pinellas County IFAS Extension staff provide landscape
and gardening information. Also, “Florida-Friendly Pest
Control in Your Landscape,” 10-11 a.m., with Cindy Peacock,
Pinellas County extension. Pre-registration required. Brooker Creek
Preserve Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone
Rd., Tarpon Springs. Registration required. Call
727-453-6800.
“Caregiver Coffee Break,”
10-11:30 a.m., for those caring for a family member or friend.
Suncoast Community Service Center, Hospice of the Florida Suncoast,
2675 Tampa Rd., Palm Harbor. Call 727-523-3435.
Book Time at Brooker Creek:
“Planting a Rainbow,” 10:30-11:15 a.m., free program
featuring stories and hands-on activities designed to introduce
pre-school children to the natural environment. Featuring the book
by Lois Ehlert. Pre-registration required. Brooker Creek Preserve
Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon
Springs. Call 727-453-6800.
Sons of the American Revolution, meeting
second Thursday monthly, locations vary. Call 727-398-4425.
Florida West Coast Orchid Society monthly
meeting, 7 p.m., visitors welcome. Educational class preceding
business meeting. Orchid sale and refreshments follow. Pinellas
County Cooperative Extension Bldg., 12175 125th St. N., Largo. Call
727-733-8167.
Friday, April 11
Adult Ecology Workshop: Small Herptiles:
Identification and Ecology, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., with Rick Lavoy,
education coordinator, Archbold Biological Station.
Pre-registration required. Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental
Education Center, 3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs. Call
727-453-6800.
Computer Class: Email Basics, 9:45-10:45
a.m., registration required. Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St.
N., Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1525, ext. 233.
Women’s Civic Club of Safety Harbor,
2-4 p.m., monthly meeting featuring a program with guest speaker.
Rigsby Recreation Center, 605 2nd St. N., Safety Harbor. Call
727-725-2866 or 727-725-2403.
Talent Night, 7:30 p.m., open to poetry,
songs, instruments and more. Refreshments by Fun with God Ministry.
Bible Fellowship Church, 4670 East Bay Dr., Clearwater. Call
727-787-8609.
Saturday, April 12
Clearwater Audubon Society Field Trip, 8
a.m. departure from Tri-City Mall, to Circle-B-Bar Ranch, Polk
County. Eagles and other raptors, songbirds, water birds and
alligators. Registration required. Call 727-538-8688.
“Boot Camp” Fitness, 9 a.m.,
workout with a certified personal trainer. Monthly program on
second Saturday. Registration required. Cypress Forest Recreation
Center, Oldsmar. Call 813-749-1260.
“A Tisket, A Tasket, Weave Yourself
a Basket,” 10 a.m.-2 p.m., instructors Diane Frederick and
Angela Jones, sisters and third generation basket weavers, teach
basic skills as participants create a basket. Registration
required. Heritage Village, 11909 125th St. N., Largo. Call
727-582-2426.
“Compost Happens,” 10-11:30
a.m., learn about composting with Pinellas County IFAS Extension
staff and receive a free plastic compost bin. Pre-registration
required. Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center,
3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs. Registration required. Call
727-582-2673 or 727-453-6800.
Oldsmar Historical Society, 10 a.m.,
monthly meeting. TECO Hall, Oldsmar Public Library, 400 St.
Petersburg Dr. E. (corner of St. Pete Drive E. and Dartmouth Ave.),
Oldsmar. Call 813-749-1178.
Captain Max’s Junior Astronomers, 11
a.m.-noon, astronomy club meeting second Saturday monthly for ages
8-12. Great Explorations, The Children’s Museum, 1925 Fourth
St. N., St. Petersburg. Call 727-821-8992.
World Circle Language Club, 11:30 a.m.,
monthly meeting. Cove Cay Country Club, 2612 Cove Cay Dr.,
Clearwater. Call 727-787-3344.
“Sip a Little Tea with Me,”
1-3 p.m., monthly meeting of The Doodlebugs club for ages 5-11.
Living history activities, a tour, story time and a craft.
Registration required. Heritage Village, 11909 125th St. N., Largo.
Call 727-582-2426.
Monday, April 14
Managing Conflict Workshop, 6:30 p.m.
dinner, 7 p.m. program on how to reduce stress, navigate conflict,
exercise self-control, learn new strategies and restore
self-esteem. For all ages, elementary students to adults. The
Compass, 401 Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Call 727-791-0234.
Tuesday, April 15
Memoir Writing Workshop, 1 p.m., presented
by Sandy Huff of the Clearwater Branch, National League of American
Pen Women. Registration requested. Countryside Public Library, 2741
S.R. 580, Clearwater. Call 727-420-6184.
LIADO (The Italian-American Women of
Today) General Membership meeting, 6 p.m., Italian music, heritage
and food. Our Lady of Lourdes Community Center, 750 San Salvador
Dr., Dunedin. Call 727-418-5415.
Florida Herb Society meeting, 5:30 p.m.,
featuring a program by Allan Bedmar of Simply Hydroponics &
Organics; herbal swaps, refreshments. Non-members welcome.
Clearwater Main Library, 100 N. Osceola Ave., Clearwater. Call
727-393-3943 or 727-447-6305.
Healthy Pet Care Seminar, 6-8 p.m., free
event presented by SPOT, a non-profit organization for people with
pets, featuring guest speaker and personal chef to pets, Gaye
Haygood. Reservations required. Pinellas Park Library, 7770 52nd
St. N., Pinellas Park. Call 727-545-3463.
Tampa Bay Computer Society monthly
meeting, 6:30 p.m., free program on computer use, open to the
public. “Free” diagnostic repair clinic available to
members. Classes available by registration. Largo Cultural Center,
105 Central Park Dr., Largo. Call 727-443-4433.
St. Petersburg Audubon Society monthly
meeting, 7 p.m., free program. The Science Center of Pinellas
County, 7701 22nd Ave. N., St. Petersburg. Call 727-384-0027.
Laubsch Bonsai Society, 7:30 p.m., monthly
meeting featuring bonsai “show-and-tell” by members,
presentation or workshop on bonsai and a raffle of pre-bonsai
material, pots, books and more. Taste Café, 500 Main St.,
Suite E, Safety Harbor. Call 727-734-0027.
Wednesday, April 16
Clearwater Audubon Society Field Trip, 8
a.m., to Honeymoon Island Park. Meet at Alt. U.S. 19 N. and Curlew
Road. Wading, water and shore birds, migratory songbirds and
raptors. Registration required. Call 727-939-1549.
Safety Harbor Garden Club, 10:30 a.m.,
monthly meeting and new officer installation, followed by catered
luncheon and auction. Shelter #1, Philippe Park, Safety Harbor.
Call 727-726-3794.
Bay Bouquet Garden Club, 11 a.m., monthly
meeting, featuring “Saving Our Earth,” by Charles
Ryburn, Pinellas County Environmental Program Manager. Social hour:
9:30 a.m. Community Room, Dunedin Library, 223 Douglas Ave.,
Dunedin. Call Call 727-734-2058.
Top of the Bay Zonta Club monthly meeting,
5:30 p.m., an international service club of executive women that
supports local charities. Guests welcome. East Lake Woodlands
Country Club, Oldsmar. Call 727-781-5949 or 727-656-7722.
Cypress Swamp Café: Environmentally
Friendly Personal Products for Earth Day, 7-8 p.m., free
presentation by Pinellas County IFAS Extension and Brooker Creek
Preserve staff from a series on sustainable lifestyles.
Pre-registration required. Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental
Education Center, 3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs. Call
727-453-6800.
Thursday, April 17
The Great Naturalists Reading Series, 10
a.m.-noon, interactive presentation on the writings of noted
naturalists, followed by a “walk in the woods.” Hosted
by the East Lake Community Library and the Brooker Creek Preserve
staff. Registration required. Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental
Education Center, 3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs. Call
727-453-6800.
“Sip a Little Tea with Me,”
1-3 p.m., a Home School History Adventure for ages 5-11, a living
history lesson. Registration required. Heritage Village, 11909
125th St. N., Largo. Call 727-582-2426.
eBay Discussion Group, 6:30 p.m., monthly
meeting open to “Newbies to Power Sellers.” Taste
Café, 500 Main St., Suite E, Safety Harbor. Call
727-215-3279.
Friday, April 18
Computer Class: Internet and Database
Searching, 9:45-10:45 a.m., registration required. Safety Harbor
Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1525, ext.
233.
Saturday, April 19
Clearwater Audubon Society Field Trip, 8
a.m., Peggy Park Trail, John Chesnut County Park. Resident and
migratory songbirds, raptor and more. Registration required. Call
727-796-8822.
United Daughters of the Confederacy, 10
a.m., meeting of the Mary Custis Lee Chapter #1451. UDC Memorial
Bldg., 3158 Gulf-to-Bay Blvd., Clearwater. Call 727-323-4401.
Sunday, April 20
Sunday Morning Bird Walk, 9-11 a.m.,
identify common birds with the Brooker Creek Preserve staff.
Registration required. Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental
Education Center, 3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs. Call
727-453-6800.
Monday, April 21
GFWC North Pinellas Woman’s Club
monthly meeting, 6 p.m., community room of the Countryside Public
Library, 2741 S.R. 580, Clearwater. Call 727-726-7907.
Top of the Bay Garden Club, 7 p.m.,
Woman’s Club, 207 Exeter St., Oldsmar. Public invited. Call
813-891-6241.
Tuesday, April 22
Ask a Genealogist, 3-4 p.m., local
genealogy volunteers assist with family tree searching and
genealogy source work. Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N.,
Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1525, ext. 233.
Pinellas Geological Society monthly
meeting, 7 p.m., youth group, The Tumblers, meets one hour prior.
Largo Library, 351 East Bay Drive, Largo. Call 727-894-2440.
Singles Group, 7:30 p.m., monthly meeting
featuring refreshments by the Fun With God Group. Bible Fellowship
Church, 4670 East Bay Dr., Largo. Call 727-787-8609.
April 23, 26, 30 and May 3
Beginning Birding Class, 6:30-8 p.m. Wed.;
8 a.m.-noon Sat., basics of field identification, songs, habitats,
equipment needed and more. Registration required. Brooker Creek
Preserve Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone
Rd., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-453-6800.
April 23-June 4
Beginning Racewalking Class, 5:45-7:45
p.m., techniques taught by Bonnie Stein, nationally known
racewaling instructor. Six-week session. Taylor Park, Largo. Call
727-394-WALK (9255).
Thursday, April 24
Book Time at Brooker Creek: “The
Very Quiet Cricket,” 10:30-11:15 a.m., free program featuring
stories and hands-on activities designed to introduce pre-school
children to the natural environment. Featuring the book by Eric
Carle. Pre-registration required. Brooker Creek Preserve
Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon
Springs. Call 727-453-6800.
Free Equipment for the Hearing Impaired,
1-3 p.m., for qualified Florida residents who are deaf, hard of
hearing or speech impaired. Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St.
N., Safety Harbor. Call 727-399-9983.
Friday, April 25
Computer Class: More Internet and Database
Searching, 9:45-10:45 a.m., registration required. Safety Harbor
Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1525, ext.
233.
Sunday, April 27
“The Great Weedon Bird Quest,”
8-9:30 a.m., park staff led hike to identify marks and behaviors of
year-round and seasonal birds. Pre-registration required. Weedon
Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center, 1800 Weedon
Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Call 727-453-6500.
“Discovering Nature with Your
Child,” 11 a.m.-3 p.m., free open classroom program for
children of all ages with the Brooker Creek Preserve staff.
Registration required. Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental
Education Center, 3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs. Call
727-453-6800.
Monday, April 28
Suncoast Genealogy Society, 7 p.m.,
monthly meeting. Palm Harbor Library, 2330 Nebraska Ave., Palm
Harbor. Call 727-937-8915.
Tuesday, April 29
Zonta Club of Pinellas monthly meeting,
5:30 p.m., an international service club of executive women that
supports local charities. Guests welcome. Alfano’s
Restaurant, 1702 Clearwater Largo Rd., Clearwater. Call
727-441-8640.
Daughters of Italy Lodge #2825 monthly
meeting, 6 p.m., featuring a presentation on Italy. Countryside
Public Library, 2741 S.R. 580, Clearwater. Call 727-447-6890 or
727-455-1521.
Thursday, May 1
Palm Harbor Newcomers Alumnae and Friends
luncheon, 11 a.m., at East Lake Woodlands Country Club, 1055 East
Lake Woodlands Pkwy. Featuring a program. Reservations required by
Fri., Apr. 25. Call 727-784-3386.
Ladies Auxiliary, VFW Post 10093, 7:30
p.m., monthly meeting at the post hall. VFW Post 10093, 965 Harbor
Lake Ct., Safety Harbor. Call 727-726-3646.
VFW Post 10093, 7:30 p.m., monthly meeting
at the post hall. VFW Post 10093, 965 Harbor Lake Ct., Safety
Harbor. Call 727-726-3646.
Friday, May 2
“Caregiver Coffee Break,”
10-11:30 a.m., for those caring for a family member or friend.
Suncoast Community Service Center, the Garden House, Hospice of the
Florida Suncoast, 5771 Roosevelt Blvd., Clearwater. Call
727-523-3435.
Saturday, May 3
“A Tisket, A Tasket, Weave Yourself
a Basket,” 10 a.m.-2 p.m., instructors Diane Frederick and
Angela Jones, sisters and third generation basket weavers, teach
basic skills as participants create a basket. Registration
required. Heritage Village, 11909 125th St. N., Largo. Call
727-582-2426.
Oldsmar Historical Society, 10 a.m.,
monthly meeting. TECO Hall, Oldsmar Public Library, 400 St.
Petersburg Dr. E. (corner of St. Pete Drive E. and Dartmouth Ave.),
Oldsmar. Call 813-749-1178.
Monday, May 5
Friends of the Oldsmar Library, noon,
monthly meeting. TECO Hall, Oldsmar Public Library, 400 St.
Petersburg Dr. E. (corner of St. Pete Drive E. and Dartmouth Ave.),
Oldsmar. Call 813-749-1178.
Tuesday, May 6
Suncoast Conchologists Shell Club, 7:30
p.m., monthly meeting featuring the DVD “Secret Lives of
Seashells.” Trinity Presbyterian Church, 2001 Rainbow Dr.
(just off Hercules), Clearwater. Open to anyone interested in
shells. Call 727-796-4117.
Wednesday, May 7
Welcome Newcomer Club of Pinellas
luncheon, noon, first Wednesday monthly, social club for persons
new to the area or those recently widowed-divorced-retired. Meeting
locations vary. Call 727-938-7478 or 727-447-0375.
Friends of the Library Meeting, 7 p.m., at
the Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Call
727-724-1525.
Thursday, May 8
“Caregiver Coffee Break,”
10-11:30 a.m., for those caring for a family member or friend.
Suncoast Community Service Center, Hospice of the Florida Suncoast,
2675 Tampa Rd., Palm Harbor. Call 727-523-3435.
Sons of the American Revolution, meeting
second Thursday monthly, locations vary. Call 727-398-4425.
Florida West Coast Orchid Society monthly
meeting, 7 p.m., visitors welcome. Educational class preceding
business meeting. Orchid sale and refreshments follow. Pinellas
County Cooperative Extension Bldg., 12175 125th St. N., Largo. Call
727-725-1719.
Friday, May 9
Women’s Civic Club of Safety Harbor,
2-4 p.m., monthly meeting featuring a program with guest speaker.
Rigsby Recreation Center, 605 2nd St. N., Safety Harbor. Call
727-725-2866 or 727-725-2403.
Talent Night, 7:30 p.m., open to poetry,
songs, instruments and more. Refreshments by Fun with God Ministry.
Bible Fellowship Church, 4670 East Bay Dr., Clearwater. Call
727-787-8609.
Saturday, May 10
“Boot Camp” Fitness, 9 a.m.,
workout with a certified personal trainer. Monthly program on
second Saturday. Registration required. Cypress Forest Recreation
Center, Oldsmar. Call 813-749-1260.
Captain Max’s Junior Astronomers, 11
a.m.-noon, astronomy club meeting second Saturday monthly for ages
8-12. Great Explorations, The Children’s Museum, 1925 Fourth
St. N., St. Petersburg. Call 727-821-8992.
Monday, May 12
Managing Conflict Workshop, 6:30 p.m.
dinner, 7 p.m. program on how to reduce stress, navigate conflict,
exercise self-control, learn new strategies and restore
self-esteem. For all ages, elementary students to adults. The
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Aqua Fitness Water Workout, also
fibromyalgia and arthritis classes, ongoing at The Long Center,
Clearwater and Bonsai Health and Fitness Center, Largo. Call for
dates and times. Call 727-796-5933.
Computer Learning Center, public access to
computers and the internet, as well as basic, intermediate and
advanced computer training for youth and adults. Appointment
required. Safety Harbor Neighborhood Family Center, 1003 MLK St.,
Safety Harbor. Also offering classes at Westminster Apts., Oldsmar
by registration. Call 727-791-8255.
Computer Tutorials, one-on-one 15-minute
hands-on computer tutorials, by appointment only. Safety Harbor
Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1525, ext.
233.
ESOL Tutoring, ongoing volunteer ESOL
(English for Speakers of Other Languages) programs, ESOL
instruction. Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety
Harbor. Call 727-724-1525, ext. 233.
Family Support Services, daily assistance
in accessing programs and services for financial and other life
issues. Safety Harbor Neighborhood Family Center, 1003 MLK St.,
Safety Harbor. Call 727-791-8255.
“Fit For Life” Boot Camp, 6-7
a.m. Mon.-Fri., intense cardio and strength training classes for
adults. Ongoing. Registration required. Tarpon Community Center
Gym, 400 S. Walton Ave., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-942-5628, ext.
5.
Free Parenting Classes, sponsored by the
Suncoast Community Mental Health — Total Family Strategy
Program. Ongoing eight-week courses for parents of children ages
4-10. Safety Harbor Neighborhood Family Center, 1003 MLK St.,
Safety Harbor. For times, locations and registration, call
727-543-8589.
Grandparent Raising Grandchildren Support
Groups, sponsored by the Kinship Care Program, St. Petersburg.
Meetings: 10 a.m. fourth Tuesday monthly at Largo Library; 10 a.m.
third Wednesday monthly at Regency Park Library, New Port Richey; 6
p.m. second and fourth Thursday at St. Petersburg Family Resources,
3821 Fifth Ave. N., St. Petersburg; and, 6 p.m. third Monday
monthly at Clearwater Family Resources, 1615 Union St., Clearwater.
Call 727-528-5767.
“Happy Birth Way” Natural
Childbirth Classes, 7-9 p.m. Thurs., learn how to relax in labor,
how to avoid c-section, easy prenatal nutrition, effective prenatal
exercise and more. Six-week class series; registration ongoing.
Call 727-515-1664.
Jazzercise Class, 6 p.m. Mon.- Wed.; 9
a.m. Tues. and Thurs.; 9:15 a.m. Sat., complete cardio workout
combining aerobics, yoga, Pilates and kick boxing movements.
Registration required. Tarpon Community Center Gym, 400 S. Walton
Ave., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-942-5628.
Sunrise Table Tennis Club match play for
beginners to advanced players of all ages. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun.; 4-9
p.m. Mon., at Countryside Rec. Ctr., 2640 Sabal Springs Dr.,
Clearwater; 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tues. and Thurs., 12:30-5 p.m. Sat.
at The Long Center, 1501 N. Belcher Rd., Clearwater; 6-9 p.m. Wed.
and Fri. at Ross Norton Rec. Complex, 1426 S. MLK Jr. Ave.,
Clearwater. Lessons available by appointment. Call
727-669-0899.
Every Monday
Chi Chi Rodriguez Ladies Golf League,
openings for new members October-March. Chi Chi Rodriguez Golf
Course, 3030 N. McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater. Call
727-392-6381.
“I Can Problem Solve,” 3:30-5
p.m., fun games, stories, role-playing and more to assist children
K-Grade 6 in conflict resolution and problem-solving strategies.
Westminster Apartments Community Center, Oldsmar. Call
727-791-8255.
Sign Language Instruction, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
school-age children’s classes; 6-7 p.m. adult
beginner’s classes; 7-7:50 p.m. adult intermediate classes.
Call for start dates of ongoing 16-week courses. Deaf Literacy
Center at the Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety
Harbor. Call 727-724-1525, ext. 232.
Mah Jongg Class, 1 p.m., new series of
lessons with instructor Rhoda Gold. Registration required. Tarpon
Community Center Gym, 400 S. Walton Ave., Tarpon Springs. Call
727-942-5628.
“Investigators of Nature,” 4-5
p.m., club for children ages 6-12. Different nature exploration
each week. Dunedin Nature Center, 1910 Ed Eckert Dr., Dunedin. Call
727-298-3271.
Strength/Body Sculpting Class, 5:30 p.m.
Registration required. Cypress Forest Recreation Center, 650 Pine
Ave. N., Oldsmar. Call 813-740-1260 or 813-818-0149.
Renaissance Speakers Club, 6 p.m., learn
about public speaking in a supportive atmosphere. Chic Realty, 28
N. Ft. Harrison Ave., Clearwater. Call 727-585-3211.
Q&A Computer Users Group, 6:30 p.m.,
informal club open to the public, sponsored by Tampa Bay Computer
Society. Palm Harbor Library, 2330 Nebraska Ave., Palm Harbor. Call
727-443-4433.
Every Monday and Tuesday
Free Genealogical Assistance, 10 a.m.-4
p.m., by volunteers John Kiwala and Ken Nichol. Tarpon Springs
Public Library, 138 Lemon St., Tarpon Springs. Call
727-943-4922.
Every Monday and Wednesday
Stretching & Pilates Class, 9:30 a.m.,
strength training and stretching with instructor Nancy J.
Cavanaugh. Registration required. Tarpon Community Center, 400 S.
Walton Ave., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-942-5628.
Adult Tai Chi Classes, 10-11 a.m. for ages
16+ with instructor Orlando Schiaffino. Registration required.
Cypress Forest Recreation Center, 650 Pine Ave. N., Oldsmar. Call
813-740-1260 or 813-818-0149.
Free Tutoring and Homework Assistance, 4-6
p.m., assistance for elementary, middle and high school students.
Safety Harbor Neighborhood Family Center, 1003 M.L. King St. N.,
Safety Harbor. Call 727-791-8255.
Jazzercise, 6:15 p.m., for ages 18 and up.
Oldsmar Senior Center, 127 State St. W., Oldsmar. Call
813-749-1260.
Every Monday and Thursday
Tai Chi and Chi Kung Classes, 7-9 p.m.,
low impact exercise taught by Jim Rosenthal, certified instructor.
Registration required. Congregation B’Nai Emmunah, Reform
Jewish Synagogue, 3374 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs. Call
727-224-0036.
Every Monday and Friday
Sunrise Table Tennis Club after-school
youth trainings for ages 10-17. 4-6 p.m. Mondays at Countryside
Rec. Ctr., 2640 Sabal Springs Dr., Clearwater; 4-6 p.m. Fridays at
Ross Norton Rec. Complex, 1426 S. MLK Jr. Ave., Clearwater. Other
times available by appointment. Call 727-669-0899.
Every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
Jazzercise, 9:30 a.m. regular Jazzercise;
8:45 a.m. Mon. and Wed. Personal Touch format, instructor LeAnn
Carreno. Safety Harbor Community Center, 650 Ninth Ave. S., Safety
Harbor. Registration required. Call 727-460-3013.
Individual Pre-GED And Basic English
Literacy Tutoring, by appointment. Basic Deaf Literacy Program,
6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays. Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N.,
Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1525, ext. 232.
Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday
“Stroller Fit,” 9:30 a.m.,
workout with baby by your side. Registration required. Cypress
Forest Recreation Center, Oldsmar. Call 813-749-1260.
CCO Food Pantry, 12:30-3 p.m. Mon. and
Fri.; 9-11 a.m. Wed., nourishment for families and individuals
provided by the Church & Community Outreach. Safety Harbor
Neighborhood Family Center, 1003 MLK St., Safety Harbor. Call
727-791-8255.
Every Monday and Thursday
Free Food Tastings, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., at
Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland Ave., Clearwater. Call
727-443-6703.
Tai Chi and Chi Kung Classes, 7 p.m., low
impact exercises with instructor Jim Rosenthal. Congregation
B’nai Emmunah, Reform Jewish Synagogue, 3374 Keystone Rd.,
Tarpon Springs. Call 727-224-0036.
Every Monday, Friday, Sunday
Buddhist Book Discussion, 7 p.m. Mon. and
Fri.; 3:30 p.m. Sun., free and open to the public. Optional
meditation prior to meeting. 1709 Mexico Ave., Tarpon Springs. Call
727-934-8040.
Every Tuesday
Free Medicare Counseling with S.H.I.N.E.,
by appointment, counseling on Medicare and health related issues
with representatives of the Florida Department of Elder Affairs.
Dunedin Public Library. Call 727-298-3080, ext., 253.
Knifty Knitting and Beginning Knitting,
classes with Sue Singleton. Registration required. Classes ongoing
for ages 12 and up. Safety Harbor Community Center, 650 Ninth Ave.
S., Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1530.
Medicare Claims Forms Assistance, 9 a.m.-1
p.m. by appointment at the Tarpon Springs Community Center, 400 S.
Walton Ave., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-942-5628.
“Mom and Me” Classes, 9:15,
10:15 and 11 a.m. through Nov. 13, playtime, art activities, music
time, discussions and more with Jewish holidays and traditions
woven into the program. Registration required. Congregation
B’Nai Emmunah, Reform Jewish Synagogue, 3374 Keystone Rd.,
Tarpon Springs. Call 727-938-9000.
Arts & Crafts, 10-11:30 a.m., variety
of projects including painting, scrapbooking, stencil art and bead
work. Registration requested. Oldsmar Senior Center, 127 State St.
W., Oldsmar. Call 813-749-1260.
America Today, 10 a.m.-noon, reflect on
current events in a group setting with occasional community
leaders. Lois V. Silberman Senior Lounge, The Golda Meier/Kent
Jewish Center 2010 Greenbriar Blvd., Clearwater. Call
727-736-1494.
Bingo Social, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., refreshments
and prizes. Registration required. Countryside Recreation Center,
2640 Sabal Springs Dr., Clearwater. Call 727-669-1914.
“Creating Peace In Your Everyday
Life,” 4:30-6 p.m., program for young negotiators and skills
for managing anger, a series of courses for middle and high
school-age youth. Westminster Apartments Community Center, Oldsmar.
Registration requested. Call 727-791-8255.
Belly Dance, 5:30 p.m., new class for
beginning to intermediate students with instructor Laurie Chapman.
Registration required. Craig Park Recreation Center, 5 Beekman
Lane, Tarpon Springs. Call 727-942-5628.
Creative Speaker’s Club, 7:30-9 p.m.
2nd and 4th Tues., learn public speaking. Pinellas Park Public
Library, 7770 52nd St., Pinellas Park. Call 727-787-8609.
Power Yoga, 6 p.m., beginners through
advanced. Instructor Chrissy Saris. Ongoing. Registration required.
Tarpon Community Center Gym, 400 S. Walton Ave., Tarpon Springs.
Call 727-942-5628.
Basic Judaism and Torah Study, 6:30 p.m.,
followed by “Torah Topics,” 7:30 p.m., Congregation
B’nai Emmunah, Reform Jewish Synagogue, 3374 Keystone Rd.,
Tarpon Springs. Call 727-938-9000.
Upper Pinellas Singles, 6:30 p.m., dinner
and nondenominational program for persons 55 and over. First United
Methodist Church of Dunedin, 449 Wood St., Dunedin. Call
727-937-4175 or 727-943-0276.
Buddhist Meditation Classes, 8-9:15 p.m.;
learn the art of relaxation and stress-release with Kelsang Sanden,
Kadampa Buddhism monk, at Parbawatiya Buddhist Center, 201-6th Ave.
S., Safety Harbor. Suitable for beginners. All welcome. Call
727-797-9770.
Every Tuesday and Thursday
Kung Fu Classes, 5-6 p.m. for ages 4-8.
Instructor Orlando Schiaffino. Registration required. Cypress
Forest Recreation Center, 650 Pine Ave. N., Oldsmar. Call
813-740-1260.
Kung Fu Classes, 6 p.m.
“Wushu” for youth and adults. Registration required.
Tarpon Springs Community Center, 400 S. Walton Ave., Tarpon
Springs. Call 727-942-5628.
In-Line Vertical Step Aerobics Class, 7:30
p.m., four-week program. Ongoing, registration required. Craig Park
Recreation Center, 5 Beekman Lane, Tarpon Springs. Call
727-942-5628.
Tae Kwon Do, 7-8 p.m., for all ages.
Registration requested. Oldsmar Senior Center, 127 State St. W.,
Oldsmar. Call 813-749-1260.
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Computer Classes, 11 a.m. Tues. and
Thurs.; 7 p.m. Wed., lecture and demonstrations in Community Room A
at the Dunedin Public Library. Call 727-298-3080, ext., 253.
Every Wednesday
Crocheting, classes with Sue Singleton.
Registration required. Classes ongoing for ages 12 and up. Safety
Harbor Community Center, 650 Ninth Ave. S., Safety Harbor. Call
727-724-1530.
Tai Chi, 7 p.m., new class in Taiji Quan.
Registration required. Tarpon Springs Community Center, 400 S.
Walton Ave., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-942-5628.
Yoga Class, 10-11:30 a.m., ongoing class
with instructor Nancy Smith. Unity Community Church, 1315 Bayshore
Blvd., Dunedin. Call 727-734-0635.
Yoga, 11 a.m., 7 p.m., registration
required. Cypress Forest Rec. Ctr., 650 Pine Ave. N., Oldsmar. Call
813-749-1260.
WIC (Women, Infants and Children), 1-4
p.m. (2-6 p.m. third Wed.; also, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. second Fri.),
supplemental foods and services that promote good health for
pregnant, postpartum and breast-feeding women with children ages
0-5. Safety Harbor Neighborhood Family Center, 1003 MLK St., Safety
Harbor. Call 727-791-8255.
Latin and Ballroom Dance, 10:15-11:15
a.m., taught by the Rungo Academy. Learn the waltz, fox trot,
tango, mamba and more. Registration required. Countryside
Recreation Center, 2640 Sabal Springs Dr., Clearwater. Call
727-669-1914.
“Creating Peace In Your Everyday
Life,” 4:30-6 p.m., program for young negotiators and skills
for managing anger, a series of courses for middle and high
school-age youth. Safety Harbor Neighborhood Family Center, 1003
MLK St., Safety Harbor. Registration requested. Call
727-791-8255.
Fencing, 5-6:30 p.m., instructor/maestro
Boyko Krastevitch, graduate of the Bulgarian National Sport
Academy. Registration required. Cypress Forest Recreation Center,
650 Pine Ave. N., Oldsmar. Call 813-740-1260.
Computer Skills for the Deaf, 6-7:30 p.m.,
also, Basic Deaf Literacy, 6:30-8 p.m., registration required.
Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Call
727-724-1525, ext. 232.
Guided Night Walks in the Brooker Creek
Preserve, 6:30-8 p.m. every other Wednesday with Brooker Creek
Preserve Environmental Education Center staff. Pre-registration
required. Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center,
3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-453-6800.
Scrapbooking, 7-8:30 p.m. Registration
required. Cypress Forest Recreation Center, Oldsmar. Call
813-749-1260.
Introduction to Meditation Class, 7:30
p.m., Buddhist meditation and the power of positive thinking.
Sponsored by the Tarpon Springs Recreation Dept., Tarpon Springs
Community Center, 400 S. Walton Ave., Tarpon Springs. Registration
required. Call 727-942-5628.
Every Wednesday and Friday
Senior Socials, 9 a.m.-noon, for ages 50
and up. Coffee, donuts and bagels. Oldsmar Senior Center, 127 State
St. W., Oldsmar. Call 813-749-1195.
Strong for Life Fitness Senior Exercise,
noon-1 p.m., for ages 50 and up. Oldsmar Senior Center, 127 State
St. W., Oldsmar. Call 813-749-1195.
Every Thursday
“The Wonder of Waldorf,” 9
a.m.-noon, weekly open house (when school is in session) for
parents interested in the pre-K through 8th grade liberal arts
curriculum of a Waldorf school. Suncoast Waldorf School, 1857
Curlew Rd., Palm Harbor. Call 727-254-1943.
Toddler Time to Sign, 10-10:30 p.m., for
ages 18 months-3 years. Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N.,
Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1525, ext. 232.
Yoga Class, 10:30 a.m., for beginners to
advanced. Tarpon Springs Community Center, 400 S. Walton Ave.,
Tarpon Springs. Call 727-942-5628.
Genealogical Assistance, 1-3 p.m., by
members of the Caladesi Chapter of the Daughters of the American
Revolution at the Dunedin Public Library. Call 727-584-4628 or
727-298-3080.
Introduction to Medical Qi Qong (Tai Chi),
1:30 p.m., basic breathing and stretching exercises for pain
management. Free class; pre-registration required. Tarpon Springs
Community Center, 400 S. Walton Ave., Tarpon Springs. Call
727-942-5628.
“I Can Problem Solve,” 3:30-5
p.m., fun games, stories, role-playing and more to assist children
K-Grade 6 in conflict resolution and problem-solving strategies.
Safety Harbor Neighborhood Family Center, 1003 M.L. King St. N.,
Safety Harbor. Call 727-791-8255.
Free Tutoring and Homework Assistance, 4-6
p.m., assistance for elementary, middle and high school students.
Westminster Apartments Community Center, Oldsmar. Call
727-791-8255.
Teen Book Chat Club, 4:30-5:30 p.m., for
ages 13-16. Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety
Harbor. Call 727-724-1525, ext. 232.
Dog Obedience Classes, 7:15-8 p.m. or
8:15- 9 p.m. Thurs. for eight sessions at Bicentennial Park and
Mobbly Bayou Dog Area, 423 Lafayette Blvd., Oldsmar. Registration
required. Call 813-749-1260.
Recovery Inc., 7:30 p.m., support group
for anxiety and depression with steps to feel better and raise
self-esteem. Grace Lutheran Church, 1812 N. Highland Ave.,
Clearwater. Call 727-787-8609.
Adult Dog Manners, 8:30-9:30 p.m.,
six-week class session taught by a certified pet trainer and member
of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers. Class for new puppy owners,
7:15-8:15 p.m. Registration required. Countryside Recreation
Center, 2640 Sabal Springs Dr., Clearwater. Call 727-669-1914.
Every Thursday and Sunday
Buddhist Meditation Classes, 7-8:30 p.m.
Thurs.; 10 a.m.-noon Sun., learn the art of relaxation and
stress-release with Angus Berry, Kadampa Buddhist meditation
teacher, and Kadam Lucy James, senior Kadampa Buddhist meditation
teacher with more than 26 years experience. Parbawatiya Buddhist
Center, 201-6th Ave. S., Safety Harbor. Suitable for beginners. All
welcome. Call 727-797-9770.
Every Friday
Dunedin Writers Group, 10 a.m., weekly
meetings for aspiring and published writers. Dunedin Library, 223
Douglas Ave., Dunedin. Call 727-734-3621 or 727-298-3080, ext.
224.
Tarpon Springs Writers Group, 10 a.m.,
weekly meeting for writers. Tarpon Springs Library, 138 E. Lemon
St., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-943-4922.
Scrapbooking, 6-7 p.m., open to all ages.
Registration requested. Oldsmar Senior Center, 127 State St. W.,
Oldsmar. Call 813-749-1260.
Youth Nights, 6-9 p.m., for ages 10-15.
Bicentennial Park Recreation Center, Oldsmar. Call
813-749-1260.
Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings, 6:45 p.m.
Beginners; 8 p.m. “Big Book,” at Cypress Meadows
Community Church, 2180 McMullen Booth Rd., Safety Harbor. Call
727-669-2500.
Shabbat Services, 8 p.m. Fri., with Rabbi
Shimon Moch. Congregation B’Nai Emmunah, Reform Jewish
Synagogue, 3374 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs. Call
727-938-9000.
Every Saturday
Defensive Tactics, 8 a.m. and 9 a.m.,
basic escapes, stand-up and ground defenses and anti-rape
techniques with instructor Brian Peters in the Fire Station
Training Room, Oldsmar Fire Rescue, 225 Pine Ave. N., Oldsmar.
Registration required. Call 813-749-1260.
“Boot Camp” Fitness, 9-10:30
a.m., workout with Andreya Tornes, certified personal trainer. Call
for next date. Registration required. Cypress Forest Recreation
Center, Oldsmar. Call 813-749-1260.
Guided Hikes in the Brooker Creek
Preserve, 9-11 a.m., with Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental
Education Center staff. Pre-registration required. Brooker Creek
Preserve Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone
Rd., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-453-6800.
Guided Hikes of Weedon Island, 9 a.m.,
pre-registration required. Meet at the classroom patio. Weedon
Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center, 1800 Weedon
Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Call 727-453-6500.
PINAWOR (Pinellas Authors and Writers
Organization) meeting, 9:30 a.m.-noon, at the Highland Recreation
Complex, 400 N. Highland Ave., Largo. A self-help,
educational-motivational group for aspiring and published writers.
Call 727-791-1477.
Tutoring for Teens, 10 a.m.-noon, free
sessions by appointment with Vinay. Safety Harbor Library, 101
Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Call 727-726-3386.
Knit Club, 2 p.m., open to beginners and
advanced knitters. Tarpon Springs Library, 138 E. Lemon St., Tarpon
Springs. Call 727-943-4922.
Every Sunday
Photography Hikes on Weedon Island, 8-9:30
a.m. first Sunday monthly, pre-registration required. Open to
photographers of all levels. Sunday Stroll, early morning nature
walk, 8:30-9:30 a.m. every Sunday. Pre-registration required.
Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center, 1800
Weedon Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Call 727-453-6500.
“Feeding the Hungry,” 4-5
p.m., free meal for anyone in need. Provided by the Shepard Center,
volunteers from Congregation B’Nai Emmunah, Reform Jewish
Synagogue, and Mount Moriah AME (African Methodist Episcopal). CBE,
3374 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-938-9000.
Jewish Studies with a focus on classic
Judaism, 5:30-7:30 p.m., lessons for middle and high school
students with Dr. Steven Cohen. The Golda Meier/Kent Jewish Center
2010 Greenbriar Blvd., Clearwater. Call 727-736-1494.
Scottish Country Dancing, 6-7 p.m.
beginners; 7-9:30 p.m. social dancing. SAS Society Hall, 917 Louden
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Through March 25
Suicide Bereavement Support Group, 6-8
p.m. Tues., weekly meetings for adults who have lost someone to
suicide. Center for Loss and Healing, Hospice of the Florida
Suncoast, 5771 Roosevelt Blvd., Clearwater. Registration required.
Call 727-586-4432, ext. 3451.
Saturday, March 1
Safe Boating Course, one-day, eight-hour
class using the State of Florida boaters' curriculum. Meets
requirements for certification of youthful operators of vessels
with 10 HP motors or larger and mandatory education for boating
violators. St. Petersburg College's Lifelong Learning Center, SPC
Seminole campus. Registration required. Call 727-341-3184.
"A Tisket, A Tasket, Weave Yourself a
Basket," 10 a.m.-2 p.m., instructors Diane Frederick and Angela
Jones, sisters and third generation basket weavers, teach basic
skills as participants create a basket. Registration required.
Heritage Village, 11909 125th St. N., Largo. Call 727-582-2426.
Dunedin Garden Club, 2 p.m., monthly
meeting, featuring "Hanging Delights and Container Gardens" with
Rita Hall and Alice Changstrom and a plant exchange. Dunedin
Library, 223 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. Call 727-298-3080 or
727-733-5727.
March 1, 8
America's Boating Course, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.,
two-day beginner class covering boating law, safe boating,
navigation and more required for boat license or safety
certification. Safety Harbor Community Center, Sixth Street and
Ninth Avenue, Safety Harbor. Registration required. Call
727-724-1530.
Sunday, March 2
Silverliners' "Day at the Races," 11
a.m., annual program of the Florida Gulf Coast Chapter of Eastern
Air Lines Silverliners International, including buffet lunch in the
private party suite. All former Eastern flight attendants invited.
Registration required. Proceeds benefit The Haven of Pinellas
County. Tampa Bay Downs, 11225 Race Track Rd., Tampa. Call
727-726-2061.
Monday, March 3
Palm Harbor Newcomers Alumnae and Friends
luncheon, 11 a.m., featuring installation of officers. East Lake
Woodlands Country Club, 1055 East Lake Woodlands Pkwy., Palm
Harbor. Call 727-784-3386.
Tuesday, March 4
Suncoast Conchologists Shell Club, 7:30
p.m., monthly meeting featuring members' Single Specimen Shell
Show. Trinity Presbyterian Church, 2001 Rainbow Dr. (just off
Hercules), Clearwater. Open to anyone interested in shells. Call
727-796-4117.
Wednesday, March 5
Welcome Newcomer Club of Pinellas
luncheon, noon, first Wednesday monthly, social club for persons
new to the area or those recently widowed-divorced-retired. Meeting
locations vary. Call 727-938-7478 or 727-447-0375.
Friends of the Library Meeting, 7 p.m., at
the Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Call
727-724-1525.
Thursday, March 6
Palm Harbor Newcomers Alumnae and Friends
luncheon, 11 a.m., at East Lake Woodlands Country Club, 1055 East
Lake Woodlands Pkwy. Featuring entertainment by McGinley Academy
Irish Dancers. Call 727-784-3386.
Ladies Auxiliary, VFW Post 10093, 7:30
p.m., monthly meeting at the post hall. VFW Post 10093, 965 Harbor
Lake Ct., Safety Harbor. Call 727-726-3646.
VFW Post 10093, 7:30 p.m., monthly meeting
at the post hall. VFW Post 10093, 965 Harbor Lake Ct., Safety
Harbor. Call 727-726-3646.
Friday, March 7
"Small Mammal Ecology and Conservation," 9
a.m.-3 p.m., adult ecology workshop with Travis Blunden, University
of Florida, Dept. of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation. Also,
"Homeschool Educator's Workshop: "Seasons and Cycles," 1-3 p.m.,
led by preserve staff. Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental
Education Center, 3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs.
Registration required. Call 727-453-6800.
Computer Class: Personal Computer Basics,
9:45-10:45 a.m., registration required. Safety Harbor Library, 101
Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1525, ext. 233.
Saturday, March 8
"Boot Camp" Fitness, 9 a.m., workout with
a certified personal trainer. Monthly program on second Saturday.
Registration required. Cypress Forest Recreation Center, Oldsmar.
Call 813-749-1260.
Oldsmar Historical Society, 10 a.m.,
monthly meeting. TECO Hall, Oldsmar Public Library, 400 St.
Petersburg Dr. E. (corner of St. Pete Drive E. and Dartmouth Ave.),
Oldsmar. Call 813-855-1931.
Daughters of Italy Lodge #2825
installation of officers and St. Joseph's Day celebration, 10:30
a.m., featuring a breakfast buffet and talk by Fr. Ted Costello of
St. Michael's the Archangel Catholic Church. East Lake Woodlands
Country Club, 1055 East Lake Woodlands Pkwy., Oldsmar. Call
727-447-6890.
"Setting Limits," 10:30 a.m., special
parenting workshop with Brenna M. Hicks, M.A. Psychology (The Kid
Counselor). Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety
Harbor. Call 727-724-1525, ext. 223.
Captain Max's Junior Astronomers, 11
a.m.-noon, astronomy club meeting second Saturday monthly for ages
8-12. Great Explorations, The Children's Museum, 1925 Fourth St.
N., St. Petersburg. Call 727-821-8992.
World Circle Language Club, 11:30 a.m.,
monthly meeting. Cove Cay Country Club, 2612 Cove Cay Dr.,
Clearwater. Call 727-787-3344.
34th Annual "Cracker Supper," 5:30 p.m.,
old fashioned "Florida Cracker" meal presented by the Largo Area
Historical Society. Southwest Recreation Complex, 13120 Vonn Rd.,
Largo. Open to the public. Reservations required. Call
727-531-1804.
March 8, 9 and 15
Blacksmithing: Making Tools, 10 a.m.-4
p.m., instructor Ken Straight teaches the properties of steel used
for making tools. Completion of "Basic Blacksmithing" or equivalent
experience recommended. Registration required. Heritage Village,
11909 125th St. N., Largo. Call 727-582-2426.
Sunday, March 9
Sunday Morning Bird Walk, 9-11 a.m.,
identify common birds with the Brooker Creek Preserve staff.
Registration required. Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental
Education Center, 3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs. Call
727-453-6800.
Monday, March 10
Friends of the Oldsmar Library, noon,
monthly meeting. TECO Hall, Oldsmar Public Library, 400 St.
Petersburg Dr. E. (corner of St. Pete Drive E. and Dartmouth Ave.),
Oldsmar. Call 813-749-1178.
Managing Conflict Workshop, 6:30 p.m.
dinner, 7 p.m. program on how to reduce stress, navigate conflict,
exercise self-control, learn new strategies and restore
self-esteem. For all ages, elementary students to adults. The
Compass, 401 Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Call 727-791-0234.
Tuesday, March 11
Snowsharks, 7 p.m., monthly meeting to
plan hosted ski trips and events. 1st N 10 Sports Bar, 776 N.
Missouri Ave., Largo. Call 727-581-3111.
American Legion Post 238 Auxiliary, 7:30
p.m., monthly meeting. Post Home, 900 Main St., Safety Harbor. Call
727-726-9601.
Wednesday, March 12
UTB Chamber Luncheon, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.,
featuring a talk by Angelo Dundee, member of the International
Boxing Hall of Fame, trainer to Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Leonard.
Hosted by the Upper Tampa Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce. Tampa
Bay Downs, 11225 Race Track Rd., Oldsmar. Reservation required.
Call 813-855-4233.
Volunteer Open House at Heritage Village,
1-2 p.m., information on volunteer opportunities for docents,
living history presenters, receptionists and gift shop volunteers.
Heritage Village, 11909 125th St. N., Largo. Call 727-582-2427.
Cypress Swamp Café: Florida
Friendly Landscape Plan Clinic, 4-8 p.m., free presentation by
Pinellas County IFAS Extension and Brooker Creek Preserve staff
from a series on sustainable lifestyles. Pre-registration required.
Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center, 3940
Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-453-6800.
Friends of the Library Meeting, 6:30 p.m.,
at the Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety Harbor.
Call 727-724-1525.
Thursday, March 13
Book Time at Brooker Creek: "Are You a
Snail?," 10:30-11:15 a.m., free program featuring stories and
hands-on activities designed to introduce pre-school children to
the natural environment. Featuring the book by Judy Allen and Tudor
Humphries. Pre-registration required. Brooker Creek Preserve
Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon
Springs. Call 727-453-6800.
Sons of the American Revolution, meeting
second Thursday monthly, locations vary. Call 727-398-4425.
Florida West Coast Orchid Society monthly
meeting, 7 p.m., visitors welcome. Featuring a talk by Ed Bugbee of
Featherstone Orchids. Educational class preceding business meeting.
Orchid sale and refreshments follow. Pinellas County Cooperative
Extension Bldg., 12175 125th St. N., Largo. Call 727-733-8167.
Friday, March 14
Computer Class: Internet and Database
Searching, 9:45-10:45 a.m., registration required. Safety Harbor
Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1525, ext.
233.
Colonial Dames XVII Century, noon, meeting
of the Berkeley Plantation Chapter, featuring "Colonial Heraldry,"
program by Barbara Branscum, member of several lineage societies.
Stacey's Buffet,1451 Missouri Ave. N., Largo. Call
727-531-2100.
Women's Civic Club of Safety Harbor, 2-4
p.m., monthly meeting featuring a program with guest speaker.
Rigsby Recreation Center, 605 2nd St. N., Safety Harbor. Call
727-725-2866 or 727-725-2403.
Talent Night, 7:30 p.m., open to poetry,
songs, instruments and more. Refreshments by Fun with God Ministry.
Bible Fellowship Church, 4670 East Bay Dr., Clearwater. Call
727-787-8609.
Saturday, March 15
Tampa Bay Computer Society "Open House and
RAK," 9 a.m.-3 p.m., "Random Acts of Kindness" computer repair
clinic, open to the public. Reservations required for repairs.
Tampa Bay Computer Society Resource Center, 1510 Barry St.,
Clearwater. Call 727-443-4433.
Tin Punching Crafts Class for Parents and
Kids, 10 a.m.-noon, instructor Robin Popp leads participants in the
creation of unique candleholders. Registration required. Heritage
Village, 11909 125th St. N., Largo. Call 727-582-2426.
Tot Shabbat Program, 10-11 a.m., for ages
infant-5, facilitated by Susan Greear. Playtime, art activities,
music, discussions and more to teach about Jewish holidays. Theme:
Passover. Registration required. Congregation B'Nai Emmunah,
Reform Jewish Synagogue, 3374 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs. Call
727-738-9000.
United Daughters of the Confederacy, 10
a.m., meeting of the Mary Custis Lee Chapter #1451. UDC Memorial
Bldg., 3158 Gulf-to-Bay Blvd., Clearwater. Call 727-323-4401.
"Deer, Oh Dear!," 1-2 p.m., interactive
program on Florida's two species of deer with the Brooker Creek
Preserve staff. Registration required. Brooker Creek Preserve
Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon
Springs. Call 727-453-6800.
Sunday, March 16
Young Naturalist Walk, 9-11 a.m., for
families with children of all ages, led by the Brooker Creek
Preserve staff. Registration required. Brooker Creek Preserve
Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon
Springs. Call 727-453-6800.
Monday, March 17
GFWC North Pinellas Woman's Club monthly
meeting, 6 p.m., community room of the Countryside Public Library,
2741 S.R. 580, Clearwater. Call 727-726-7907.
Top of the Bay Garden Club, 7 p.m.,
Woman's Club, 207 Exeter St., Oldsmar. Public invited. Call
813-891-6241.
Tuesday, March 18
LIADO (The Italian-American Women of
Today) General Membership meeting, 6 p.m., Italian music, heritage
and food. Our Lady of Lourdes Community Center, 750 San Salvador
Dr., Dunedin. Call 727-418-5415.
Florida Herb Society meeting, 6:30-8:30
p.m., herbal swaps, refreshments. Non-members welcome. Clearwater
Main Library, 100 N. Osceola Ave., Clearwater. Call 727-393-3943 or
727-447-6305.
Tampa Bay Computer Society monthly
meeting, 6:30 p.m., free program on computer use, open to the
public. "Free" diagnostic repair clinic available to members.
Classes available by registration. Largo Cultural Center, 105
Central Park Dr., Largo. Call 727-443-4433.
St. Petersburg Audubon Society monthly
meeting, 7 p.m., free program. The Science Center of Pinellas
County, 7701 22nd Ave. N., St. Petersburg. Call 727-384-0027.
Laubsch Bonsai Society, 7:30 p.m., monthly
meeting featuring bonsai "show-and-tell" by members, presentation
or workshop on bonsai and a raffle of pre-bonsai material, pots,
books and more. Taste Café, 500 Main St., Suite E, Safety
Harbor. Call 727-734-0027.
Wednesday, March 19
Safety Harbor Garden Club, 9:30 a.m.,
monthly meeting featuring a speaker and plant exchange. Safety
Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Call
727-726-3794.
Bay Bouquet Garden Club, 11 a.m., monthly
meeting, featuring "A Blue Ribbon in Design, Too?" presented by
Janice Hamlin, National Garden Clubs Accredited Judge, and a plant
exchange. Social hour: 9:30 a.m. Community Room, Dunedin Library,
223 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. Call Call 727-734-2058.
Top of the Bay Zonta Club monthly meeting,
5:30 p.m., an international service club of executive women that
supports local charities. Guests welcome. East Lake Woodlands
Country Club, Oldsmar. Call 727-781-5949 or 727-656-7722.
"Ancient Assassins -- Scorpions," 7-8:30
p.m., interactive look at scorpions with the Brooker Creek Preserve
staff. Registration required. Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental
Education Center, 3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs. Call
727-453-6800.
March 19, 26, April 2
"Rise and Fall of Islam: What Went Wrong,"
10 a.m.-noon, presented by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute of
Eckerd College. Palm Harbor Satellite Campus, 1150 C.R. 1, Palm
Harbor. Registration required. Call 727-864-7600.
Thursday, March 20
The Great Naturalists Reading Series, 10
a.m.-noon, interactive presentation on the writings of noted
naturalists, followed by a "walk in the woods." Hosted by the East
Lake Community Library and the Brooker Creek Preserve staff.
Registration required. Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental
Education Center, 3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs. Call
727-453-6800.
"Citrus Time Traveler," 1-3 p.m., a Home
School History Adventure for ages 5-11, a living history lesson.
Registration required. Heritage Village, 11909 125th St. N., Largo.
Call 727-582-2426.
Suncoast Sierra Club meeting, 7:30 p.m.
third Thursday monthly, featuring David Kantz, chairman of St.
Petersburg Audubon Society, showing slides and speaking on birding.
Moccasin Lake Park, 2750 Park Trail Ln., Clearwater. Call
727-526-5065.
Saturday, March 22
"Pottery and Prehistoric People,"
1:30-3:30 p.m., hands-on look at the archaeological evidence of
ancient, native societies with Loren Blakely, past president,
Florida Anthropoligical Society. Registration required. Brooker
Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone
Rd., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-453-6800.
Sunday, March 23
"Discovering Nature with Your Child," 11
a.m.-3 p.m., free open classroom program for children of all ages
with the Brooker Creek Preserve staff. Registration required.
Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center, 3940
Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-453-6800.
Monday, March 24
Suncoast Genealogy Society, 7 p.m.,
monthly meeting. Palm Harbor Library, 2330 Nebraska Ave., Palm
Harbor. Call 727-937-8915.
Tuesday, March 25
Senior Modeling/Acting Workshop with Ro
Martinez, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., learn how to avoid scams, register with
an agent, prepare for a photo shoot, succeed at auditions and more.
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