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Meetings & Classes April 2008 E-mail
Tuesday, 01 April 2008

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 Compass, 401 Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Call 727-791-0234.

 
Ongoing Meetings & Classes April 2008 E-mail
Tuesday, 01 April 2008

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 Ave., Dunedin. Call 727-787-4477.

 
Meetings & Classes March 2008 E-mail
Saturday, 01 March 2008

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. Tarpon Springs Community Center, 400 S. Walton Ave., Tarpon Springs. Registration required. Call 727-942-5628.

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.

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.

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.

Thursday, March 27

Book Time at Brooker Creek: "All Around Me I See," 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 Laya Steinberg. 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.

March 27-28

Mature Driving Classes, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., state-approved class for drivers 50 years and older. AARP instructors. Tarpon Springs Community Center, 400 S. Walton Ave., Tarpon Springs. Registration required. Call 727-942-5628.

Friday, March 28

Computer Class: Basics of Word Processing with Word, 9:45-10:45 a.m., registration required. Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1525, ext. 233.

Sunday, March 30

"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.

March 31-April 4

Living History Spring Break Camp, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., a week of hands-on history for ages 5-11. Registration required. Heritage Village, 11909 125th St. N., Largo. Call 727-582-2426.

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.

Saturday, April 5

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.

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.

Tuesday, April 8

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.

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Ongoing (Meetings & Classes)

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.

Tai Chi, 7 p.m., new class in Taiji Quan. Registration required. Craig Park Recreation Center, 5 Beekman Lane, Tarpon Springs. Call 727-942-5628.

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.

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.

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.

Cardio Kick Boxing, 6:30 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.

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.

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.

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.

Every Friday and Second Saturday

Shabbat Services, 8 p.m. Fri.; 9:30 a.m. second Sat. monthly, 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 Ave., Dunedin. Call 727-787-4477.

 
Community Events March 2008 E-mail
Saturday, 01 March 2008

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 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.

March 1-16

Tampa Bay Parade of Homes, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; noon-6 p.m. Sun., featuring 132 models in 105 communities by 70 home-building companies. Call 813-873-1000.

March 1-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.

Tuesday, March 4

Brown Bag Lunch Program: "Women's Suffrage," 1-2 p.m., Women's History Month talk by Suzie Siegel, journalist. Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1525, ext. 233.

Author Visit: Barbara Sorey, 7 p.m., the Clearwater native discusses and signs her latest memoir about the African American way of life, "Florida Girl: Short Stories of Family, Community and History: 1804-1969." Dunedin Library, 223 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. Call 727-298-3080.

Wednesday, March 5

"This Is What A Feminist Looks Like: The True Diversity of Feminism," 7 p.m., talk by Gloria Steinem and friends, including Dorothy Pitman-Hughes, Amy Richards and Jennifer Baumgardner with Eckerd College female students. McArthur Gymnasium, Eckerd College, 4200 54th Ave. S., St. Petersburg. Call 727-864-7979.

Thursday, March 6

"Little Women," 5:30-7:30 p.m., family film adaptation of the novel by Louisa May Alcott, starring Winona Ryder and Susan Sarandon. Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1525, ext. 233.

March 6-9, 14-16

USF Under Armour Softball Series, three individual women's softball events featuring two of the largest NCAA Division I softball tournaments and the U.S. Women's National Team. Hosted by the City of Clearwater. Eddie C. Moore Complex, 2780 Drew St. (Drew and McMullen Booth Road), Clearwater. Call 727-669-1361.

March 6, 20

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. Reservations recommended. Call 727-726-4210.

Friday, March 7

World Day of Prayer, 9:30 a.m., morning celebration at Highland Presbyterian Church, 1885 S. Highland Ave., Clearwater. Call 727-584-1191. Evening celebration, 6:30 p.m., at Mt. Olive AME Church, 600 Jones St., Clearwater. Call 727-443-2142.

Saturday, March 8

"Paint Your Heart Out Safety Harbor," 7 a.m., breakfast followed by volunteers painting five homes in need of a helping hand. Call 727-724-1555, ext. 406.

Huge Rummage Sale, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., auction 10 a.m., five areas of bargains. Food available. Highland Presbyterian Church, 1885 S. Highland Ave., Clearwater. Call 727-584-1191.

"Gotta Have Art" Festival, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., games, food, entertainment, arts & crafts, children's activities, exhibition of the trapeze and dance performance. Celebrating the grand opening of KidsKottage, an art and activity center for children. First Presbyterian Church of Safety Harbor, 255 Fifth Ave. S., Safety Harbor. Call 727-710-3170.

Jr. Olympic Skills Competition, 9 a.m., qualifying event for ages 8-13 in basketball and tennis. Hosted by Oldsmar Leisure Services. Cypress Forest Recreation Center, 650 Pine Ave. N., Oldsmar. No cost. Registration required. Call 813-818-0149.

National Quilting Day Celebration, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., five Pinellas County quilting guilds host free hands-on activities and demonstrations of this historic American craft. "History of Patterns" lecture, 11:30 a.m. and a trunk show of appliqued quilts, 1:30 p.m. Heritage Village, 11909 125th St. N., Largo. Call 727-582-2123.

"The Tour Through the Ages," 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Dunedin historic house tour, featuring buildings from the early 1900s through 2008, including the historic Fenway Hotel. Sponsored by the Dunedin Historical Society. Advance tickets available at the Chamber of Commerce, Hale Senior Center, Cindy Lou's and the Dunedin Museum on the Pinellas Trail at Main Street, Dunedin. Call 727-736-1176.

Florida Slide Presentation, 1-2 p.m., the story of the real Florida, narrated by Terry Fortner, granddaughter of Myrtle Scharrer Betz, author of "Yesterday I Lived In Paradise: The Story of Caladesi Island." Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1525, ext. 232.

"Past Visions, Future Solutions: Solving the Conundrum of Suburban Sprawl," 1-2 p.m., Bruce Stephenson, Rollins College, Winter Park, traces the origins of Florida's growth problems and historic remedies. Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs. Registration required. Call 727-453-6800.

19th Annual Abilities Wine Tasting & Auction, 6-9 p.m., presented by Raymond James Financial, Inc. and featuring VIP and Grand Tasting of 400 premium wines, including Washington State Wines, 40 gourmet restaurants, auctions, live entertainment and more. Proceeds benefit the Abilities Foundation. Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg. Reservations required. Call 727-538-7370, ext. 349.

Movie in the Park, dusk, featuring "Charlotte's Web." Free family movie sponsored by the Palm Harbor Community Activity Center. Pop Stansell Park, corner of 8th and Florida Ave., Palm Harbor. Call 727-771-6000.

2008 Miss Tampa Pageant, 7:30 p.m., Ferguson Hall, TBPAC. Call 813-229-STAR (7827).

March 8, 22

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.

Sunday, March 9

"The Massing of the Colors," 2 p.m., a free pageant of the flag, presented by the Clearwater Chapter of The Military Order of the World Wars. Espiritu Santo Catholic Church, 2405 Philippe Pkwy., Safety Harbor. Call 727-343-7664 or 727-786-5578 or 727-559-0410.

Tuesday, March 11

Regency Oaks Life Care Community Parade of Homes, 1:30-3:30 p.m., variety of homes open to the public, live entertainment, food and more. Regency Oaks, 2720 Regency Oaks Blvd., Clearwater. Reservation required. Call 727-252-0540.

"Tracing the Life of William Shakespeare," 7 p.m., Yvonne McMorrough discusses the life and times of the Bard. Dunedin Library, 223 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. Call 727-298-3080.

Great Decisions Discussion Group, 7 p.m., topic is "European integration." Dunedin Library, 223 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. Call 727-298-3080.

Wednesday, March 12

"Why Can't the Press Be Fair?" 4 p.m., free talk by Robert J. Haiman, senior fellow of The Freedom Forum and retired President of The Poynter Institute. Part of the 25th Anniversary Academy of Senior Professionals Series. Lewis House, Eckerd College, 4200 54th Ave. S., St. Petersburg. Call 727-864-7979.

Author Visit: Carol Carrick, 7 p.m., the popular children's author presents a narrative slide program about her writing career. Dunedin Library, 223 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. Call 727-298-3080.

"The Wild, Wild World of Emerging Infectious Diseases," 7 p.m., free talk by Dr. Gary L. Simpson, National Center for Genome Resources, Santa Fe, New Mexico. Fox Hall, Hough Center, Eckerd College, 4200 54th Ave. S., St. Petersburg. Call 727-864-7979.

March 12-13

Chapel on the Hill Art & Craft Festival, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wed.; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thurs., free admission, arts and crafts exhibitors, greyhound adoption and more. Chapel on the Hill, 12601 Park Blvd., Largo. Call 352-344-0657.

Friday, March 14

Movies in the Park Series, 6:30 p.m., 2nd Friday series featuring "Bee Movie," a family-friendly comedy. R.E. Olds Park, Oldsmar. Call 813-749-1260.

March 14-16

27th Annual Florida Antiquarian Book Fair, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Fri.; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun., featuring exhibit and sale of rare and out of print books, first editions, fine bindings, maps, prints, autographs, documents and paper collectibles. More than 112 vendors from 25 different states and Canada. The Coliseum, 535 Fourth Ave. N., St. Petersburg. Call 727-822-3278.

St. Pete Beach Happening Weekend, 7-9 p.m. Fri., "Progressive Corey Taste," sample local restaurants; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat., 15th Anniversary Open House, Gulf Beaches Historical Museum, 115 Tenth Ave., St. Pete Beach; 1-5 p.m. Sun., 11th annual Pass-A-Grill Home Tour & Spring Art Festival (See separate listing below.) Call 727-363-6888.

Tampa Bay Boat Show, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Fri. and Sat.; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun., featuring new boats, watercraft, exhibits and more. Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg. Call 727-893-8523.

Saturday, March 15

Long Center Open House, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., tours of the recently renovated facility, information on programs and camps. The Long Center, 1501 N. Belcher Rd., Clearwater. Call 727-793-2320.

Easter Egg Hunt, 9 a.m., by age group, featuring 5,000-plus candy and toy-filled eggs plus an appearance by the Easter Bunny. R.E. Olds Park, Oldsmar. Call 813-749-1260.

Great American Clean-up, 9 a.m.-noon, volunteers remove trash, debris and cut back vegetation along service roads along Clearwater's Memorial Causeway and Clearwater Beach gateway. Sign-up required. Call 727-562-4803.

Easter Eggstravaganza, 10 a.m., egg hunts in three age groups, pony rides, miniature golf, moonwalk, coloring contest, visit from the Easter Bunny and more. Sports Complex, 150 Jasmine Ave., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-942-5628.

Easter Eggstravaganza, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., egg hunts in four age groups, carnival games, pictures with the Easter Bunny, arts and crafts and more. Safety Harbor City Park, 940 Seventh St. S., Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1572.

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.

Sunday, March 16

11th Annual Pass-A-Grill Home Tour and Spring Art Festival, 1-5 p.m., tours of six homes, presented by the Pass-A-Grill Woman's Club; art festival hosted by the Suntan Art Center of St. Pete Beach at Frank T. Hurley Sr. Park, St. Pete Beach. Tour tickets available at St. Pete Beach merchants or call 727-360-9423.

Tuesday, March 18

A Day at Tampa Bay Downs, noon, join members of the Abilities Guild for lunch and the day's racing program in a fundraiser for the Abilities Foundation to assist disabled persons. Tampa Bay Downs, Race Track Road, Oldsmar. Reservations required. Call 727-934-4304.

Book Discussion: "Red Tent," 2-3 p.m., by Anita Diamant. A look at the daily life of Biblical mothers, wives and daughters. Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1525, ext. 233.

Wednesday, March 19

"Fire Sale," 7 p.m., discussion of the book by Sara Paretsky with Eckerd College teacher and novelist Lee Irby. Women of Mystery Book Discussion Series. Dunedin Library, 223 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. Call 727-298-3080.

Thursday, March 20

Nutrition and Holistic Care Seminar, 7-9 p.m., presented by Dr. Gregory Todd, DVM, a student and practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine. Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) Tampa Bay, 9099 130th Ave. N., Largo. Reservations required. Call 727-586-3591.

Friday, March 21

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.

3rd Friday at Illuminations Station, 6-9 p.m., free chair massage, psychic readings, music circle and refreshments. Illuminations Station 130 Eighth Ave. S., Safety Harbor. Call 727-797-4441.

Egg Hunt, 6 p.m., free event sponsored by the Clearwater Beach Association, offering several hunts in age appropriate categories. Mandalay Park, Clearwater Beach. Call 727-462-6138.

Saturday, March 22

Country Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, 8:30-11:30 a.m., fundraiser for the center, featuring an egg hunt for 12 and younger. Reservations recommended. Palm Harbor Community Activity Center, 1500 16th St., Palm Harbor. Call 727-771-6000.

12th Annual "Eggstravaganza," 9-11 a.m., free family event including free breakfast, photos with the Easter Bunny, petting zoo, arts and crafts, kids activities, Patel Conservatory tours and more. TBPAC grounds, Tampa. Call 813-229-STAR (7827).

Easter Eggstravaganza, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., free egg hunts in age appropriate categories, held in conjunction with an open house for the Countryside Recreation Center. Featuring moonwalk, visit by the Easter Bunny, tours, refreshments, games and more. Countryside Recreations Center, 2640 Sabal Springs Dr., Clearwater. Call 727-669-1914.

22nd Annual Antique Car Show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., free event presented by the Pin-Mar Antique Car Club and Heritage Village, featuring more than 100 restored automobiles, entertainment, food court and more. Heritage Village, 11909 125th St. N., Largo. Call 727-582-2123.

Country Western/Chili Cook Off Concert, 6-9 p.m., free, featuring J.T. Curtis and The Silver Eagle Band. R.E. Olds Park, Oldsmar. Call 813-749-1260.

Sunday, March 23

Easter Sunday Sunrise Service, 6:45 a.m., sponsored and hosted by Safety Harbor Kiwanis Club. Marina Park, Safety Harbor/ Call 727-724-1555.

Monday, March 24

"Women Who Changed the World," 7 p.m., free talk by Vera Green, Paula Rechnitz, Linda Reimer and Eleanor Wolf about historic women. Part of the 25th Anniversary Academy of Senior Professionals Series. Lewis House, Eckerd College, 4200 54th Ave. S., St. Petersburg. Call 727-864-7979.

Tuesday, March 25

Lecture Series with Professor Paul Erhlich, 7 p.m., the author of 1968's "The Population Bomb" on population growth, natural resource use and environmental degradation. Mahaffey Theater, St. Petersburg. Call 727-892-5798.

"The Road," 7 p.m., discussion of the book by Cormac McCarthy. Dunedin Library, 223 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. Call 727-298-3080.

"Israel, Iran, the Bush Doctrine and the Future of Terrorism," 7:30 p.m., free talk by Jeffrey Goldberg, Washington correspondent of The New Yorker and author. Presidential Events Lecture Series. Fox Hall, Hough Center, Eckerd College, 4200 54th Ave. S., St. Petersburg. Call 727-864-7979.

Wednesday, March 26

46th Annual Ed Wells Jr./Kiwanis Invitational Track and Field Meet, 3-11 p.m., featuring 32 boys and girls track teams from Pinellas County high schools; trophies and more than 400 medals awarded. Sponsor deadline Monday, Mar. 17. Clearwater High School, Clearwater. Call 727-725-7549.

"Civilization without Prayer: Some Chinese Approaches to Contemplation and Community," 1 p.m., talk by Andrew Chittick, member of The Council of Faculty Fellows. Triton Room, Eckerd College, 4200 54th Ave. S., St. Petersburg. Call 727-864-7979.

Thursday, March 27

10th Annual Senior FREE! Fest, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., featuring food, drink, seminars, health screenings, live entertainment and more, including an appearance by Bill Murphy, author and travel host and former reporter and anchor at WTVT-13. The Coliseum, 535 Fourth Ave. N., St. Petersburg. Call 727-217-0727.

"Lucky Jim," noon, book discussion of Kingsley Amis's classic. Oldsmar Library, 400 St. Petersburg Dr. E. (corner of St. Pete Drive E. and Dartmouth Ave.), Oldsmar. Call 813-749-1178.

Onondaga County Day, noon-3 p.m., annual reunion for "snow bird" and former residents of Onondaga County, NY or nearby. Prizes, 50/50 raffle; BYOB food and drink. Open to the public. Philippe Park, Pavilion #7, Safety Harbor. Call 727-712-3394.

"Science, Non-Science, and Nonsense: From Aliens to Creationism," 7:30 p.m., free talk by Lawrence Krauss, theoretical physicist and professor of astronomy, Case Western Reserve University. Presidential Events Lecture Series. Miller Auditorium, Eckerd College, 4200 54th Ave. S., St. Petersburg. Call 727-864-7979.

Friday, March 28

Senior Smarts "Jeopardy," 9:30 a.m., part of the annual Good Life Games, featuring competition for ages 70+ at 9:30 a.m.; ages 50-69 at 12:30 p.m. Registration required for contes