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Community Events January 2008 |
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Events of interest to the community at
large are welcomed for inclusion in the Tropical Breeze monthly
events calendars. Arts events, theater performances and gallery
shows generally are included in the calendars in the Arts &
LifeStyles section. Announcements and updates should be sent to
Tropical Breeze Calendar, P.O. Box 585, Safety Harbor, FL 34695 or
by email to:
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and telephone number. Call 727-725-5345 for more information.
January 6-20
Vintage Bridal Gown Exhibit, including a
handmade gown from 1895, others from 1908 to the 1960s, many with
veil, gloves and related items, including photos of the original
wedding. Hours: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; 2-4 p.m. Sun. Andrews
Memorial Chapel, Hammock Park, 1899 San Mateo Dr., Dunedin. Call
727-733-4981.
Wednesday, January 9
Cypress Swamp Café: Environmentally
Friendly Personal Products, 7-8 p.m., free presentation by 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.
'Three Writers Who Forever Changed
Detective Fiction,' 7 p.m., Women of Mystery Book Discussion
Series. Dunedin Library, 223 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. Call
727-298-3080.
January 10-April 26
People's Law School, 7-9 p.m. Thurs.,
annual program presented by the Clearwater Bar Association. Opening
with 'The Judicial System from the Judge's Perspective,'
featuring a panel of local judges. Weekly sessions explore aspects
of the judicial system and procedures. Full schedule at
www.clearwaterbar.org/law.html. Fine Arts Auditorium, Drew Street
Campus, St. Petersburg College, Clearwater. Call 727-461-4869.
Friday, January 11
Movies in the Park Series, 6:30 p.m.,
first in a monthly 2nd Friday series featuring a family-friendly
movie. R.E. Olds Park, Oldsmar. Call 813-749-1260.
January 11-13
32nd Annual Gem, Jewelry and Mineral Show
and Sale, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; noon-5 p.m. Sun., presented by
the Pinellas Geological Society, a non-profit gem and mineral club.
Parkside Room, Largo Cultural Center, 105 Central Park Dr., Largo.
Call 727-894-2440.
Saturday, January 12
'The Equanimity Equation,' 9 a.m.-4
p.m., workshop with the Rev. Dr. Michael Schuler, minister of the
First Unitarian society of Madison, WI, the largest UU congregation
in North America. Unitarian Universalists of Clearwater, 2470
Nursery Rd., Clearwater. Registration required. Call
727-531-7704.
Culinary Academy Awards Gala 'Cookbooks
& Culinary Arts,' 6:30 p.m., featuring television personality
Tim Wilkins as emcee. Dinner, live auction and more. Benefit for
the Abilities Foundation. Renaissance Vinoy Resort, 501 Fifth Ave.
S., St. Petersburg. Registration required. Call 727-538-7370, ext
349.
'Vegas Night,' 6:30 p.m., live
entertainment, buffet, cocktails and prizes. Adults only.
Reservations requested. Palm Harbor Community Activity Center, 1500
16th St., Palm Harbor. Call 727-771-6000.
January 12-13
Fine Arts Festival, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.,
presented by American Craft Endeavors, Downtown Main Street,
Dunedin. Call 813-962-0388.
Sunday, January 13
Country Breakfast, 8:30-11:30 a.m.,
fundraiser for the center, reservations required. Palm Harbor
Community Activity Center, 1500 16th St., Palm Harbor. Call
727-771-6000.
Mah Jongg Tournament, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.,
registration includes continental breakfast and lunch. The Grand
Ballroom, Aston Gardens, 12951 W. Linebaugh Ave., Tampa (1/4 mile
east of Race Track Road). Call 813-926-7926, 813-598-6043 or
727-726-8626.
Monday, January 14
'A History of Smuggling in Florida:
Rumrunners and Cocaine Cowboys,' 7:30 p.m., a presentation by Stan
Zimmerman, author, historian and lecturer. Book signing and sale
follows presentation. Historical Largo Feed Store, 295 Central Park
Dr., Largo. Call 727-709-7382.
Wednesday, January 16
'S is for Silence,' 7 p.m., discussion
of the book by Sue Grafton. Women of Mystery Book Discussion
Series. Dunedin Library, 223 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. Call
727-298-3080.
Thursday, January 17
Wine Tasting, 6-8 p.m., a twice-monthly
event featuring wines and a special menu at the Lincoln Heights
Bistro, 603 Elm St., Safety Harbor. Call 727-726-4210.
January 17-19
2008 Mobil Tech Expo, 7:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
Thurs.; 8 a.m.-12:30 a.m. Fri.; 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat., presented by
Mobile Tech News & Detailers Digest. Seminars on all aspects of
automotive care. Harborview Center, 300 Cleveland Ave., Clearwater.
Call 727-725-2069.
Friday, January 18
Dinner Dance, 5-7 p.m., live entertainment
and chicken cordon bleu dinner. Fundraiser for the center,
reservations requested. Palm Harbor Community Activity Center, 1500
16th St., Palm Harbor. Call 727-771-6000.
Saturday, January 19
Mt. Dora Day Trip, 7:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.,
tea and antiques tour sponsored by Lifelong Learning Center of St.
Petersburg College. Registration required. Call 727-341-3184.
'Southern Comforts: Rooted in a Florida
Place,' 1-2 p.m., Florida Humanities Council Road Scholars program
by Sudye Cauthen, North Florida Center for Documentary Studies.
Registration required. Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental
Education Center, 3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs. Call
727-453-6800.
Movie in the Park, dusk, featuring 'Happy
Feet.' 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.
January 19-20
Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks Art &
Craft Festival, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun., featuring
free admission, fine art, fine craft and foods. Presented by T-N-T
Events, Sponge Docks, Dodecanese Blvd., Tarpon Springs. Call
352-344-0657.
Tuesday, January 22
Annual Health Fair, 9 a.m.-noon,
informational displays by health care providers, health screenings,
free breakfast, door prizes. Allegro at East Lake, 1755 East Lake
Rd., Tarpon Springs. Reservations required. Call 727-943-8878.
Thursday, January 24
Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest,
7-8 p.m., for boys and girls ages 10-14; each shoots 25 free
throws; winners advance to regional. Tarpon Springs Community
Center, 400 S. Walton Ave., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-942-5628.
January 25-27
Sarasota Native American Indian Festival,
9 a.m.-6 p.m., first annual event featuring traditional native
artists from throughout North America. Authentic jewelry,
paintings, sculpture, beadwork, baskets, drums, flutes, along with
drumming, dancing, storytelling, native foods and entertainment.
Proceeds benefit the Oscar Scherer State Park renovations fund.
Hosted by Rex A. Begaye, a traditional Navajo artists and longtime
Sarasota resident. Call 941-924-2784.
Tampa Bay Home Expo, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Fri.
and Sat.; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun.; nearly 500 exhibits related to home
improvements, lifestyle and more. Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg.
Call 727-893-8523.
Saturday, January 26
Bay Bouquet Garden Club Annual Card
Party/Fashion Show, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., featuring 'A Peek At Spring'
by MJ Fashions. Faith Lutheran Church, 1620 Pinehurst Rd., Dunedin.
Call 727-733-4118.
Oldsmar Public Library Grand Opening
Celebration & Ribbon Cutting, noon-3 p.m., featuring
refreshments and special events. Sponsored by Friends of the
Library. Oldsmar Public Library, 400 St. Petersburg Dr. E. (corner
of St. Pete Drive E. and Dartmouth Ave.), Oldsmar. Call
813-749-1178.
'Pieces of the Climate Change Puzzle --
Antarctica Research,' 1-2 p.m., talk by Dr. Thomas Wagner,
National Science Foundation. Registration required. Brooker Creek
Preserve Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone
Rd., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-453-6800.
Monday, February 4
The 50th Annual Ebony Fashion Fair, 8
p.m., presenting 'Glam Oddyssey -- A Fashion Journey into Bliss
and Beyond.' Mahaffey Theater, St. Petersburg. Call
727-892-5798.
Tuesday, February 5
Mardi Gras Celebration, 5-10 p.m.,
presented by Downtown Merchants Association, Downtown Main Street,
Dunedin. Call 727-538-4394.
Lecture Series with Robert Bazell, 7 p.m.,
the chief science and health correspondent for NBC News discusses
science reporting and the public's understanding of science.
Mahaffey Theater, St. Petersburg. Call 727-892-5798.
Friday, February 8
Movies in the Park Series, 6:30 p.m., 2nd
Friday series featuring a family-friendly movie. R.E. Olds Park,
Oldsmar. Call 813-749-1260.
Saturday, February 9
Shady Lane Oaks Annual Bazaar, 8:30 a.m.-2
p.m., featuring a bake sale, breakfast and lunch available, raffles
and many treasures. Shady Lane Oaks Clubhouse, 15777 Bolesta Rd.,
Clearwater. Call 727-524-9453.
February 9-10
29th Annual Depression Glass Show &
Sale, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun., presented by the
Sparkling Clearwater Depression Glass Club and featuring Depression
era glass, china and pottery. Harborview Center, 300 Cleveland
Ave., Clearwater. Call 727-725-2069.
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Every Tuesday
Free Movies, every first and third Tuesday
monthly (third and last in January) at 1 p.m. at the Tarpon Springs
Community Center, 400 S. Walton Ave., Tarpon Springs. Call
727-942-5628.
Free Movies, 2 p.m., at the Dunedin
Library, 223 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. Feature film every Tuesday.
Theme for December: Museums. Call 727-298-3080.
Ballroom Dancing, 6:30-8:30 p.m.,
instruction and practice. Dr. William E. Hale Senior Activity
Center, 330 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. Sponsored by the Dunedin
Recreation Division. Call 727-298-3299.
Every Wednesday
Leading Ladies Duplicate Bridge Luncheons,
11:30 a.m., benefit for education programs for youth in the
performing arts. Open to all bridge players. First and third
Wednesdays at Cypress Run Country Club, Tarpon Springs; second
Wednesday at Countryside Country Club, Clearwater; fourth Wednesday
at Dunedin Country Club, Dunedin. Reservations required. Call
727-784-7386.
Downtown Drum Circle, 6-9 p.m., in the
courtyard next to Taste Café, 500 Main St., Safety Harbor.
Call 727-723-1116.
Every Wednesday and Friday
Senior Socials, 9 a.m.-noon, for seniors
(50+). Coffee, donuts and bagels available. Oldsmar Senior Center,
127 State St. W., Oldsmar. Call 813-749-1195.
Every Thursday
Safety Harbor Farmer's Market, 8
a.m.-1:30 p.m., featuring fresh produce, gourmet foods, flowers and
plants, food vendors and more. The Gazebo, John Wilson Park, Main
Street, Safety Harbor. Call 727-461-7674.
Every Friday
Dunedin Green Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.,
outdoor, open-air market featuring variety of vendors and live
entertainment, continuing through April in Pioneer Park, northeast
corner of Douglas Avenue and Main Street, downtown Dunedin. Call
727-733-4215.
Kayaking for Seniors, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.,
learn basic boat control and safety while viewing an array of
wildlife. Pre-registration required. Weedon Island Preserve
Cultural and Natural History Center, 1800 Weedon Dr. NE, St.
Petersburg. Call 727-453-6500.
First Saturday monthly
'Theme Party,' 11 a.m.-7 p.m., live
music, food and wine tastings and tours. Monthly wine event at
Tarpon Springs Castle Winery, 320 E. Tarpon Ave., Tarpon Springs.
Call 727-943-7029.
Every Saturday
Ranger Guided Walks, 11 a.m., view
wildlife, birds and plants with Florida Park Service Rangers. Free
with park admittance. Honeymoon Island State Park, #1 Causeway
Blvd., Dunedin. Call 727-469-5942.
Every Saturday and Sunday
Self-Guided Kayak/Canoe Trips, 9 a.m.-4
p.m., canoe through mangrove stands and over seagrass and oyster
beds while viewing an array of wildlife. Kayak basics and safety
lessons available 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Pre-registration required. Weedon
Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center, 1800 Weedon
Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Call 727-453-6500.
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Meetings & Classes January 2008 |
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Wednesday, January 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.
Friends of the Library Meeting, 7 p.m., at
the Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Call
727-724-1525.
Thursday, January 3
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, January 4
Saturday, January 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 'Native Florida Wildflowers' with Pam Traas
and a plant exchange. Dunedin Library, 223 Douglas Ave., Dunedin.
Call 727-298-3080 or 727-733-5727.
Sunday, January 6
Monday, January 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 'Distribution and Habitat Use of the Florida
Burrowing Owl,' talk by Mark Mueller, Florida Fish and Wildlife
Research Institute, St. Petersburg. Moccasin Lake Park, 2750 Park
Trail Ln., Clearwater. Call 727-447-4785.
Tuesday, January 8
Clearwater Chapter of the Hearing Loss
Association of America, 3 p.m., monthly meeting for anyone with
hearing impairment. Cheek-Powell Pavilion, 455 Pinellas St., Room
A, Clearwater. Call 727-724-6409.
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.
Suncoast Conchologists Shell Club, 7:30
p.m., monthly meeting featuring a silent auction of worldwide
shells. Trinity Presbyterian Church, 2001 Rainbow Dr. (just off
Hercules), Clearwater. Open to anyone interested in shells. Call
727-796-4117.
Wednesday, January 9
UTB Chamber Luncheon, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.,
topic: 'Amendment I, Possible Property Tax Reductions.' Speaker:
Doug Wheeler, vice president of Grass Roots Advocacy and Political
Action Development, Florida Chamber of Commerce. Hosted by the
Upper Tampa Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce. Tampa Bay Downs,
11225 Race Track Rd., Oldsmar. Registration required. Call
813-855-4233.
Free Container Gardening Class, 2 p.m. or
6:30 p.m., presented by Pinellas County Master Gardener Dick
Davies. Crystal Beach Community Hall, 517 Crystal Beach Ave.,
Crystal Beach. Reservation required. Call 727-582-2673.
Citizens Emergency Response Team (CERT)
training orientation, 7-9 p.m., adult volunteers receive training
to cope with major disasters. Conducted by firefighters,
paramedics, E.M.T.s and law enforcement officers. Oldsmar Fire
Rescue, 225 Pine Ave. N., Oldsmar. Call 813-749-1212.
January 9-30
'Stocks, Bonds and Your Money,' 7-9:30
p.m. Tues., taught by Harold Hultman, adjunct finance professor.
Features basic economic principles and their impact on creation of
personal wealth. Registration required. St. Petersburg College
Lifelong Learning Center, SPC Clearwater Campus. Call
727-341-3184.
Thursday, January 10
'Lawn and Garden Help Desk,' 9 a.m.-4
p.m., Pinellas County IFAS Extension staff provide landscape and
gardening information. Also, 'Pruning Basics,' 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.
Book Time at Brooker Creek: 'The Very
Clumsy Click Beetle,' 10:30-11:15 a.m., free program every second
and fourth Thurs. monthly 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.
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, January 11
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G. Wayne Dailey, author, and Mary Kitchen,
Chapter Vice President. At the November meeting, Mr. Dailey
spoke about his book on the Roosevelts, "Two Great Presidents, One
Great Family." Women who are interested in historical colonial
research and are lineal descendants of an ancestor who lived and
served prior to 1701 in one of the Original Colonies are invited to
attend.
Colonial Dames XVII Century, noon, winter
meeting of the Berkeley Plantation Chapter, featuring 'Colonial
Apothecary,' program by Linda Neal, member of Daughters of the
American Colonists. 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, January 12
'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.
World Circle Language Club, 11:30 a.m.,
monthly meeting. Cove Cay Country Club, 2612 Cove Cay Dr.,
Clearwater. Call 727-787-3344.
Florida-Friendly Yard Design, 1-2:30 p.m.,
landscaping that helps conserve water and protects the environment.
Pre-registration required. Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental
Education Center, 3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs.
Registration required. Call 727-453-6800.
Sunday, January 13
Monday, January 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.
Professional Guardianship Course Open
House, 7-8 p.m., to acquain potential guardians with the coursework
and responsibilities of a professional guardian. Approved by the
Florida Department of Elder Affairs. St. Petersburg College
Lifelong Learning Center, downtown St. Petersburg campus. Call
727-341-3184.
Tuesday, January 15
Woman to Woman Bible Study, 9:30 a.m.,
opening coffee for free spring study session, beginning with the
Gospel of Matthew. Nursery for pre-schoolers and study hall for
children 6-12 available. North Dunedin Baptist Church, 1595
Michigan Blvd., Dunedin. Call 727-443-1981.
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, January 16
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 'You Can Do It,' a team design challenge
program, and a plant exchange. Social hour: 9:30 a.m. Community
Room, Dunedin Library, 223 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. 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.
Thursday, January 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.
Suncoast Sierra Club meeting, 7:30 p.m.
third Thursday monthly, featuring a speaker on an environmental
topic. Moccasin Lake Park, 2750 Park Trail Ln., Clearwater. Call
727-526-5065.
Friday, January 18
Forest Guardians -- Florida's Oaks and
Pines, 1-3 p.m., educational trail walk. Pre-registration required.
Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center, 3940
Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs. Registration required. Call
727-453-6800.
January 18-21
Clearwater Audubon Society Multi-Day Field
Trip, 6 a.m. departure from Coachman Fundamental Middle School to
south Florida. Annual trip to view indigenous and migratory species
with chapter President Paul Trunk. Registration required. Call
727-447-4785.
Saturday, January 19
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.
January 19-February 23
Beginning Racewalking Class, 1-3 p.m.,
techniques taught by Bonnie Stein, nationally known racewaling
instructor. Six-week session. Taylor Park, Largo. Call 727-394-WALK
(9255).
Sunday, January 20
Monday, January 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, January 22
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.
Spiritual Empowerment 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.
Wednesday, January 23
Thursday, January 24
Book Time at Brooker Creek: 'Forest
Bright, Forest Night,' 10:30-11:15 a.m., free program every second
and fourth Thurs. monthly featuring stories and hands-on activities
designed to introduce pre-school children to the natural
environment. Featuring the book by Jennifer Ward. Pre-registration
required. Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center,
3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-453-6800.
Oldsmar Book Club, noon, discussion of
'Thousand Splendid Suns' by Khaled Hosseini. TECO Hall, Oldsmar
Public Library, 400 St. Petersburg Dr. E. (corner of St. Pete Drive
E. and Dartmouth Ave.), Oldsmar. Call 813-749-1178.
January 24-25
Mature Driving Classes, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. each
day, 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, January 25
Saturday, January 26
Clearwater Audubon Society Field Trip, 9
a.m. departure from Brighthouse Stadium to view songbirds, raptors
and water birds in Clearwater, followed by visit to the Miniature
Art Show at the Gulf Coast Museum of Art, Largo. Registration
required. Call 727-538-8688.
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.
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:
Tu Bishevat. Registration required. Congregation B'Nai Emmunah,
Reform Jewish Synagogue, 3374 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs. Call
727-738-9000.
Sunday, January 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.
Monday, January 28
Suncoast Genealogy Society, 7 p.m.,
monthly meeting. Palm Harbor Library, 2330 Nebraska Ave., Palm
Harbor. Call 727-937-8915.
January 28-March 20
Professional Guardianship Class, 6-9 p.m.
Mon. and Thurs., course with guest presenters from all walks of
life on the responsibilities of a professional guardian. Approved
by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs. St. Petersburg College
Lifelong Learning Center, downtown St. Petersburg campus. Call
727-341-3184.
Tuesday, January 29
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.
Wednesday, January 30
Thursday, January 31
Friday, February 1
Saturday, February 2
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 'Roses, roses, roses!' with James Bailey, West
Pasco Rose Society, and a plant exchange. Dunedin Library, 223
Douglas Ave., Dunedin. Call 727-298-3080 or 727-733-5727.
Sunday, February 3
Monday, February 4
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, February 5
Suncoast Conchologists Shell Club, 7:30
p.m., monthly meeting featuring a representative of 'Tampa Bay
Watch' discussing the group's conservation efforts. Trinity
Presbyterian Church, 2001 Rainbow Dr. (just off Hercules),
Clearwater. Open to anyone interested in shells. Call
727-796-4117.
Wednesday, February 6
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, February 7
Palm Harbor Newcomers Alumnae and Friends
luncheon, 11 a.m., at East Lake Woodlands Country Club, 1055 East
Lake Woodlands Pkwy. Featuring a talk on growing and caring for
orchides by Michael Polin, owner of Art Stone Orchids. Reservations
required by Fri., Feb. 1. 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, February 8
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, February 9
'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.
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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
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.
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, 11:30 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., 230.
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
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 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, 9:30 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.
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Events of interest to the community at
large are welcomed for inclusion in the Tropical Breeze monthly
events calendars. Arts events, theater performances and gallery
shows generally are included in the calendars in the Arts &
LifeStyles section. Announcements and updates should be sent to
Tropical Breeze Calendar, P.O. Box 585, Safety Harbor, FL 34695 by
the 15th of the month for the next month. Events in the first 10
days of the following month will be included as space permits.
Please include a contact name and telephone number. Call
727-725-5345.
Through March 1
"Honeymoon Island," featured exhibit about
the history of the island west of Dunedin. Also featuring during
December, "Christmas in Dunedin" and "The History of Santa Claus,"
including original and reproduction toys from the 1870s-1970s.
Dunedin Historical Museum, former train station on Main Street at
the Pinellas Trail, Dunedin. Call 727-736-1176.
Through December 30
"Howliday Festival of Lights," holiday
lights representing donations from the community at the SPCA
Congress Street Shelter, New Port Richey. Presented by Animal
Planet Pet Video. Lighting ceremony and open house, 5 p.m. Fri.,
Nov. 30. SPCA Suncoast, 7734 Congress St., New Port Richey. Call
727-643-3647.
Winter Wonderland, 6-9 p.m. week nights;
1-9 p.m. weekends, 15th annal production by the Clearwater
Community Volunteers of the Church of Scientology. Free admission;
donations of food and toys requested for the Homeless Emergency
Project. Activities include petting zoo and pony rides; blow-up
slide; playground and live entertainment. Corner of Ft. Harrison
Ave. and Drew Street, downtown Clearwater. Call 727-442-2099/
Saturday, December 1
Old Clearwater Bay Home & Garden Tour,
10 a.m.-3 p.m., tour of 13 homes and a wine tasting; special
demonstrations of rain barrels, Florida Friendly landscaping, water
well systems, generators; also featuring displays by artists and
designers. Benefit for the Clearwater Garden Club and its programs.
Old Clearwater Bay neighborhood, along the waterfront on Myrtle and
Ft. Harrison, Clearwater. Reservations required. Call 727-298-0084
or 727-441-2719.
December 1-March 19
Women of Mystery Book Discussion Series,
books for the series available. Discussion groups Jan. 9, 16, Feb.
20 and Mar. 19. Dunedin Library, 223 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. Call
727-298-3080.
Tuesday, December 4
"Three Marjories," 2-3 p.m., Dr. H. Bruce
Rinker discusses the writings of Marjory Stoneman Douglas, Marjorie
Kinnan Rawlings and Marjorie Harris Carr. Great Naturalist Reading
Series. Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety Harbor.
Registration required. Call 727-724-1525, ext. 233.
Wednesday, December 5
Author Tea: Anita Lowe, 3 p.m., author of
books with a Pinellas County locale, talks about writing and
publishing. Dunedin Library, 223 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. Call
727-298-3080.
Wine Tasting, 6-8 p.m., a monthly event
featuring wines and a special menu at the Lincoln Heights Bistro,
603 Elm St., Safety Harbor. Call 727-726-4210.
Thursday, December 6
"Operation Latke: Bringing Hannukkah to
the Harbor," 7 p.m., music and latkes; a group lighting of Menorah
candles; program led by Rabbi Shimon Moch of Congregation Bnai
Emmunah. Public invited. Patio next to Taste Café, 500 Main
St., Safety Harbor. Call 727-726-3482.
December 6-8
National Positive Aging Conference:
"Beyond the Cutting Edge," workshops, discussions, demonstrations
and experiential activities regarding trends in services and
programs for mature adults. Eckerd College, 4200 54th Ave. S., St.
Petersburg. Call 727-864-7979.
Friday, December 7
Holiday Choral Concert, 3 p.m., featuring
the East Lake High School Madrigal Singers; and 7 p.m., Holiday
Folk Carol Concert, featuring Susan Boyer Haley and her husband
Bill, accompanied by mountain dulcimer, banjo and mandolin. Dunedin
Library, 223 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. Call 727-298-3080.
1st Friday, 6-10 p.m., Old Palm Harbor
Main Street's monthly celebration of music, food and art. Florida
Avenue, downtown Old Palm Harbor. Call 727-787-0075.
Christmas Tree Lighting, 6-7 p.m.,
Christmas carols and a visit from Santa. Gazebo, John Wilson Park,
Main Street, Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1530.
Christmas Wonderland, 6-9 p.m., giant snow
slope and inflatables, pictures with Santa, holiday songs and pony
rides, concessions and more. R.E. Olds Park, 107 Shore Dr. W.,
Oldsmar. Call 813-749-1260.
December 7, 8
Arts & Antiques Stroll, shops and
restaurants open until 8 p.m. or later, live entertainment, first
Friday and second Saturday monthly. Sponsored by the Tarpon Springs
Business Alliance, Inc. Historic Downtown Business District, Tarpon
Springs. Call 727-942-4675.
Saturday, December 8
Courtney Campbell Causeway Clean-up, 9
a.m.-noon, volunteers remove trash, debris and cut back vegetation
along service roads on Pinellas side. Sign-up required. Call
727-562-4803.
Friends of the Library Book Sale, 9 a.m.-3
p.m., fundraiser for the new library, opening in January. Oldsmar
Library,101 State St. W., Oldsmar. Call 813-749-1178.
SPOT's Holiday Pet Festival and
Adoptathon, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., presented by SPOT (Stop Pet
Overpopulation Now), featuring photos with Santa, pet costume
contest, nail trimming, agility demonstrations, arts and crafts and
more. Azalea Recreation Park, 1600 72nd St. N., St. Petersburg.
Call 727-545-3463.
"3rd Annual Let It Snow Party," 11 a.m.-7
p.m., live music, food and wine tastings and tours. Monthly wine
event at Tarpon Springs Castle Winery, 320 E. Tarpon Ave., Tarpon
Springs. Call 727-943-7029.
"Land of Sunshine, State of Dreams: A
Social History of Modern Florida," 1-2 p.m., Florida Humanities
Council Road Scholars program by author Gary Mormino, Univ. of S.
Florida St. Petersburg. Registration required. Brooker Creek
Preserve Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone
Rd., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-453-6800.
18th Annual Holiday Boat Parade, 6:30-8:30
p.m., decorated boats parade down the Anclote River, through
Whitcomb Bayor and stop in Spring Bayou, Tarpon Springs. Call
727-942-5628.
December 8-January 5
2nd Annual 'Tis the Season Holiday
Display, 1-3 p.m. Wed. and Sat; 6-8 p.m. Tues. and Thurs. Virginia
Lydon presents a dazzling display of lights in a miniature, moving
holida village. Meet the artist and enjoy refreshments, 1-4 p.m.
Sat., Dec. 8. Regency Oaks, 2720 Regency Oaks Blvd., Clearwater.
Reservations requested. Call 727-252-0540.
Sunday, December 9
Kiwanis Holiday Arts and Crafts Show, 10
a.m.-4 p.m., featuring more than 200 vendors of fine arts and
crafts. Main Street, Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1530.
Historic Old Northeast Candlelight Tour of
Homes, 3-8 p.m., tenth annual tour of homes decked out in their
holiday finest. Sponsored by Historic Old Northeast Neighborhood
Association. Tickets available at many Northeast St. Petersburg
businesses. Call 727-895-4443.
Monday, December 10
2007 Mayors' Breakfast, 7:30 a.m., annual
event hosted and served by the mayors of Safety Harbor and Oldsmar.
Fundraiser for holiday food baskets. Safety Harbor Resort &
Spa, 105 N. Bayshore Dr., Safety Harbor. Reservations required.
Call 813-855-4233 or 727-726-2890.
Discovery of Jewish China Heritage Tour
Presentation and Slide Show, 7:30 p.m., Joy Katzen-Guthrie, tour
creator and scholar, talks about Temple Beth-El's Jewish tour of
China, including photos from previous trips and discussion of
upcoming trips. Chinese desserts and tea. Temple Beth-El, 400
Pasadena Ave. S., St. Petersburg. Reservations required. Call
727-347-6136.
Tuesday, December 11
Holiday Storytime with Mrs. Claus, 10:30
a.m., for ages up to five. Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St.
N., Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1525, ext. 233.
December 11-14
Palm Harbor Fire Rescue Santa Ride Routes,
evenings, Tues.: south of Tampa Rd. to Curlew between U.S. 19 and
Alt. 19; Wed.: east of U.S. 19 to McMullen Booth Rd., between Tampa
and Curlew roads; Thurs.: east of U.S. 19, north of Tampa Rd.;
Fri.: Alderman Rd., south, between U.S 19 and Alt. 19, Palm Harbor.
Call 727-784-0454.
Wednesday, December 12
Holiday "Let's Do Lunch," 11:30 a.m.,
hosted by the Safety Harbor Chamber of Commerce. Safety Harbor
Resort & Spa, 105 N. Bayshore Dr., Safety Harbor. Reservations
required. Call 727-726-2890.
A Celebration of Hanukkah Traditions and
Music, 2 p.m., Joy Katzen-Guthrie performs traditional music and
tells stories. Regency Oaks, 2720 Regency Oaks Blvd., Clearwater.
Reservations requested. Call 727-252-0540.
Cypress Swamp Café: Climate Change:
A Primer on Carbon Offsets and Trading, 2-3 p.m. and 7-8 p.m., free
presentation by 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.
"Israel, a Country of Immigrants,"
7:30-9:15 p.m., film and discussion led by Rina Donchin, director
of the Hebrew program, University of South Florida. Pinellas County
Jewish Day School, 1775 S. Highland Ave., Clearwater. Reservations
required. Call 727-588-0100.
Thursday, December 13
New Beginnings Luncheon "Home for the
Holidays," 12:30 p.m., special luncheon with Regency Oaks
residents. Regency Oaks, 2720 Regency Oaks Blvd., Clearwater.
Reservations requested. Call 727-252-0540.
Film: "Chocolat," 6 p.m., for adults and
teens, discussion and refreshments follow. Safety Harbor Library,
101 Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1525, ext. 233.
Friday, December 14
Victorian Christmas Stroll, featuring a
guided tour of Ybor City, lunch at the Columbia Restaurant and tour
of University of Tampa's Plant Museum annual exhibition featuring
decorated trees and interiors. Sponsored by Lifelong Learning
Institute, St. Petersburg College. Registration required. Call
727-341-3184.
Santa's Calling, 6-8:30 p.m., the jolly
elf calls children (if parents fill out a questionnaire). Tarpon
Community Center Gym, 400 S. Walton Ave., Tarpon Springs. Call
727-942-5628.
Saturday, December 15
Breakfast with Santa, 9 a.m., breakfast,
photo with Santa and goodie bag. Sponsored by Oldsmar Leisure
Services. Oldsmar Chick-fil-A, 3740 Tampa Rd., Oldsmar. Call
813-749-1260.
Christmas Parade and Candy Cane Hunt, 10
a.m., parade begins at Mears Blvd. and Alt. 19 and ends at Craig
Park, site of the candy cane hunt. Also, Christmas carols by Lisa
Nicole. Craig Park Recreation Center, 5 Beekman Lane, Tarpon
Springs. Call 727-942-5628.
Clearwater Holiday Parade, 11 a.m., annual
event featuring bands, floats and more on Cleveland Street from
Highland Ave. west to Myrtle Ave.; followed by the Clearwater
Downtown Festival, 12:30-4 p.m., including carnival games, pony
rides, exhibitors and crafters on Cleveland Street, downtown
Clearwater. Call 727-562-4828.
Safety Harbor Holiday Parade, 1 p.m., 27th
annual event featuring floats, local businesses, old time cars and
more. Theme: "90th Year of Holiday Cheer." Main Street, Safety
Harbor. Call 727-724-1530.
Tuesday, December 18
Book Discussion: "Tourist Season:
Stories," 2-3 p.m., by Enid Shomer. Safety Harbor Library, 101
Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1525, ext. 233.
December 18-20
Palm Harbor Fire Rescue Santa Ride Routes,
evenings, Tues.: north of Alderman Rd., west of U.S. 19, except
Crystal Beach; Wed.: Old Palm Harbor, north of Nebraska between
Alt. 19 and U.S. 19 from Tampa Rd. to Nebraska; Thurs.: Crystal
Beach and Ozona. Call 727-784-0454.
Wednesday, December 19
"Sugarplum Tea," 1:30 p.m., tea and
holiday sweets; Christmas program by Nan Colton, artist in
residence at the St. Petersburg Museum of Fine Arts. Regency Oaks,
2720 Regency Oaks Blvd., Clearwater. Reservations requested. Call
727-252-0540.
"Making Memorable Holidays," 6:30 p.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. 232.
Friday, December 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.
Wednesday, December 26
"Holiday Open House," 9 a.m.-4 p.m.,
Regency Oaks, 2720 Regency Oaks Blvd., Clearwater. Reservations
requested. Call 727-252-0540.
Monday, December 31
"Way to GO GREEN! Labyrinth," 7-11:30
p.m., educational and entertaining program presented by The Pier
Aquarium. S. Straub Park, St. Petersburg. Call 727-895-7437, ext.
206.
Wednesday, January 9
"Three Writers Who Forever Changed
Detective Fiction," 7 p.m., Women of Mystery Book Discussion
Series. Dunedin Library, 223 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. Call
727-298-3080.
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Ongoing Events
Every Tuesday
Free Movies, every first and third Tuesday
monthly at 1 p.m. at the Tarpon Springs Community Center, 400 S.
Walton Ave., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-942-5628.
Free Movies, 2 p.m., at the Dunedin
Library, 223 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. Feature film every Tuesday.
Theme for December: Museums. Call 727-298-3080.
Ballroom Dancing, 6:30-8:30 p.m.,
instruction and practice. Dr. William E. Hale Senior Activity
Center, 330 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. Sponsored by the Dunedin
Recreation Division. Call 727-298-3299.
Every Wednesday
Leading Ladies Duplicate Bridge Luncheons,
11:30 a.m., benefit for education programs for youth in the
performing arts. Open to all bridge players. First and third
Wednesdays at Cypress Run Country Club, Tarpon Springs; second
Wednesday at Countryside Country Club, Clearwater; fourth Wednesday
at Dunedin Country Club, Dunedin. Reservations required. Call
727-784-7386.
Tea Dance Series. Dance instruction, 11:30
a.m.-12:30 p.m.; live music with various bands including Bobby Tess
and Mario DeLeon, 1-3:30 p.m.; Coliseum Ballroom, 535 Fourth Ave.
N., St. Petersburg. Call 727-892-5202.
Downtown Drum Circle, 6-9 p.m., in the
courtyard next to Taste Café, 500 Main St., Safety Harbor.
Call 727-723-1116.
Every Wednesday and Friday
Senior Socials, 9 a.m.-noon, for seniors
(50+). Coffee, donuts and bagels available. Oldsmar Senior Center,
127 State St. W., Oldsmar. Call 813-749-1195.
Every Thursday
Safety Harbor Farmer's Market, 8
a.m.-1:30 p.m., featuring fresh produce, gourmet foods, flowers and
plants, food vendors and more. The Gazebo, John Wilson Park, Main
Street, Safety Harbor. Call 727-461-7674.
Every Friday
Dunedin Green Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.,
outdoor, open-air market featuring variety of vendors and live
entertainment, continuing through April in Pioneer Park, northeast
corner of Douglas Avenue and Main Street, downtown Dunedin. Call
727-733-4215.
Kayaking for Seniors, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.,
learn basic boat control and safety while viewing an array of
wildlife. Pre-registration required. Weedon Island Preserve
Cultural and Natural History Center, 1800 Weedon Dr. NE, St.
Petersburg. Call 727-453-6500.
First Saturday monthly
"Theme Party," 11 a.m.-7 p.m., live music,
food and wine tastings and tours. Monthly wine event at Tarpon
Springs Castle Winery, 320 E. Tarpon Ave., Tarpon Springs. Call
727-943-7029.
Every Saturday
Ranger Guided Walks, 11 a.m., view
wildlife, birds and plants with Florida Park Service Rangers. Free
with park admittance. Honeymoon Island State Park, #1 Causeway
Blvd., Dunedin. Call 727-469-5942.
Every Saturday and Sunday
Self-Guided Kayak/Canoe Trips, 9 a.m.-4
p.m., canoe through mangrove stands and over seagrass and oyster
beds while viewing an array of wildlife. Kayak basics and safety
lessons available 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Pre-registration required. Weedon
Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center, 1800 Weedon
Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Call 727-453-6500.
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Ongoing
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 Thursday monthly at Dunedin Senior Center; and, 6 p.m. third
Monday monthly at Clearwater-Family Counseling, 1615 Union St.,
Clearwater. Call 727-550-4250.
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
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.
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.
NPI (Network Professionals) Palm Harbor
Chapter, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m., weekly networking meeting at
Countryside Country Club, 3001 Countryside Blvd., Clearwater. Call
727-804-1399.
"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 Wednesday
Homework Help, 3-5 p.m., high school
volunteers assist elementary school students with their homework.
Appointment suggested. Countryside Public Library, 2741 S.R. 580,
Clearwater. Call 727-669-1290.
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, 11:30 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., 230.
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.
One-on-One Small Business Counseling
Sessions, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., presented in partnership with SCORE
(senior small business counselors). Registration required.
Clearwater Main Library, 100 N. Osceola Ave., Clearwater. Call
727-562-4970, ext. 5045.
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
Fall Migration Bird Hikes, 8-9:30 a.m.
through Thurs., Oct. 25, 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.
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 727-525-1749.
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 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, 9:30 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.
"Read 'n Play," 2-4 p.m., children read
to teen volunteers and play an educational/reading board game. Ends
with special "Reading Celebration" on Thurs., Aug. 2. Tarpon
Springs Library, 138 E. Lemon St., Tarpon Springs. Registration
required. Call 727-943-4922.
Learn to Salsa, 6-7 p.m. Fridays in March.
For beginners, couples or singles. Registration required. Cypress
Forest Rec. Ctr., 650 Pine Ave. N., 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.
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.
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Saturday, December 1
Oldsmar Historical Society, 10 a.m.,
monthly meeting. Oldsmar Woman's Club building, 207 Exeter St.,
Oldsmar. Call 813-749-1178.
Dunedin Garden Club, 2 p.m., monthly
meeting, featuring "Designs for the Home: Grocery Store Flowers"
with Marion Crane and a plant exchange. Dunedin Library, 223
Douglas Ave., Dunedin. Call 727-298-3080 or 727-733-5727.
Tuesday, December 4
Mid County Homeschool Support Group
monthly meeting, 7-9 p.m., hosted by the Pinellas Parent Educators
Association and led by Brandy Strouse, a veteran home educator.
Suncoast Community Church, 12855 110th Ave. N., Largo. Call
727-547-8798.
Wednesday, December 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, December 6
ESOL Grammar Workshop, 6:30-7:30 p.m.,
monthly workshop for ESOL students and tutors. Safety Harbor
Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Registration required.
Call 727-724-1525, ext. 233.
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, December 7
Computer Class: Internet Recipe Websites,
9:45-10:45 a.m., registration required. Safety Harbor Library, 101
Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1525, ext. 233.
Saturday, December 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.
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:
Hannukah. Registration required. Congregation B'Nai Emmunah,
Reform Jewish Synagogue, 3374 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs. Call
727-738-9000.
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.
Sunday, December 9
World Circle Language Club Holiday Party,
5:30 p.m., cocktails, dinner and dance. Cove Cay Country Club, 2612
Cove Cay Dr., Clearwater. Call 727-787-3344.
Monday, December 10
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, December 11
American Legion Post 238 Auxiliary, 7:30
p.m., monthly meeting. Post Home, 900 Main St., Safety Harbor. Call
727-726-9601.
Thursday, December 13
Book Time at Brooker Creek: "Nuts to
You!," 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
727-725-1719.
Friday, December 14
Small Business Education Seminar, 9
a.m.-noon, topic: "Small Business -- Human Resources Issues."
Speaker: Eduardo Solar, president & owner, Integrated Employer
Resources & Consulting. Sponsored by the Upper Tampa Bay
Regional Chamber of Commerce. Hilton Garden Inn, 4052 Tampa Rd.,
Oldsmar. Registration required. Call 813-855-4233.
Computer Class: Internet Travel Websites,
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, December 15
Scout Day, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., sessions on
archaeology and/or soil and water conservation to meet merit badge
requirements. Registration required. Brooker Creek Preserve
Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon
Springs. Call 727-453-6800. Also, Weedon Island Preserve Cultural
and Natural History Center, 1800 Weedon Dr. NE, St. Petersburg.
Call 727-453-6500.
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.
Pre-Holiday Arts and Crafts, noon-2 p.m.,
visitors create a marine animal wreath with foam cut-outs. The Pier
Aquarium, The Pier, St. Petersburg. Call 727-895-7437, ext.
206.
Monday, December 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, December 18
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.
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, December 19
Safety Harbor Garden Club, noon, annual
Christmas party. Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety
Harbor. Call 727-726-3794.
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.
Thursday, December 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.
Suncoast Sierra Club meeting, 6 p.m.,
featuring the annual potluck meal and auction. Moccasin Lake Park,
2750 Park Trail Ln., Clearwater. Call 727-526-5065.
Friday, December 21
Computer Class: Blogs 101, 9:45-10:45
a.m., registration required. Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St.
N., Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1525, ext. 233.
Saturday, December 22
"Nuts About Squirrels," 1-2 p.m., observe
squirrel habitat and behavior and play a "nutty" game with the
Brooker Creek Preserve staff. Registration required. Brooker Creek
Preserve Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone
Rd., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-453-6800.
Sunday, December 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.
Thursday, December 27
Book Time at Brooker Creek: "Marsh Music,"
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 Marianne Berkes.
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, December 28
Saturday, December 29
The Wild Side of Your Neighborhood --
Critter Houses, 1-2:30 p.m., workshop on how to make bird boxes,
toad huts and other types of critter houses, led by the Brooker
Creek Preserve staff. Registration required. Brooker Creek Preserve
Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon
Springs. Call 727-453-6800.
Sunday, December 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.
Harry Gurr, Harry's Fixit Shop, 1-4 p.m.,
Cracker Country Kids presentation featuring hands-on pioneer
activities. Registration required. Brooker Creek Preserve
Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon
Springs. Call 727-453-6800.
Wednesday, January 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.
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