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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 &
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by the 15th of the month for the next
month. Please include a contact name and telephone number. Call
727-725-5345.
Tuesday, October 9
2nd Annual Women's Symposium, 5-9 p.m.,
Women In Networking presents business professional speakers on
safety, women's health, public relations, personal image,
networking and more. Proceeds benefit American Cancer Society,
Education Fire Center and Resource Center for Women. HCA, 31975
U.S. 19 N, Palm Harbor. Call 727-781-0917.
Relief Funds for Darfur, 6-9 p.m., silent
auction, raffle, buffet and more. Proceeds benefit the Save the
Children Federation in Darfur. Event to raise awareness about the
genocide occurring in Darfur. Presented by "Mothers Walking for
Others," a newly formed fundraising group founded by Dunedin
residents Stacy McMahon and Joanna Kehr, who are walking 300 miles
from Dunedin to Key Largo beginning Nov. 3. Palm Pavilion, 10
Esplanade, Clearwater Beach. Reservations requested. Call
727-743-5667.
Great Decisions Discussion Group, 7 p.m.,
topic is "War Crimes." Dunedin Library, 223 Douglas Ave., Dunedin.
Call 727-298-3080.
Wednesday, October 10
Flapper Party, 3:30-4:30 p.m., for ages
5-9, "The Great Gatsby" theme, craft hats and necklaces; learn to
dance the Charleston. Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N.,
Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1525, ext. 233.
"Creating a Nation of Writers: How We all
Can Help," 4 p.m., free talk by Dr. Roy Peter Clark, vice president
and senior scholar, The Poynter Institute. Part of the 25th
Anniversary Academy of Senior Professionals Series. Lewis House,
Eckerd College, 4200 54th Ave. S., St. Petersburg. Call
727-864-7979.
Cypress Swamp Café: Environmentally
Friendly Cleaning 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.
"Mark Twain on American Humor," 7 p.m.,
portrayal by Dr. George Fein, professor and director of the
National Chautauqua Tour. Dunedin Library, 223 Douglas Ave.,
Dunedin. Call 727-298-3080.
Thursday, October 11
Film: "The Great Gatsby," 4:30-7:30 p.m.,
for adults and teens, discussion and refreshments follow. Part of
the NEA "Big Read" program. Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St.
N., Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1525, ext. 233.
Beauty & Boutique Tea, 6-9:30 p.m.,
evening tea, anti-aging presentation by David M. Wall, M.D. and
holiday shopping with The Gold Thread Boutique. Countryside Country
Club, 3001 Countryside Blvd., Clearwater. Registration required.
Call 813-968-5599.
October 11-31
Haunted House, 7-10 p.m. Thurs. and Sun.;
7 p.m.-1 a.m. Fri. and Sat., proceeds benefit the Pinellas Park
Police Explorers Post #912. Food and drinks available. 9945 66th
St., Pinellas Park. Call 727-643-6095.
Friday, October 12
Teen Special "Big Read" Event, 4:30-5:30
p.m., discussion of the novel and film "The Great Gatsby." Part of
the NEA "Big Read" program. Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St.
N., Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1525, ext. 233.
October 12-13
SPOT (Stop Pet Overpopulation Together)
Yard Sale, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., fundraiser for SPOT spay/neuter program
for cats and dogs. Books, music, plants, collectibles and household
goods. SPOT Yard Sale, 7820 43rd St., Pinellas Park. Call
727-545-3463.
"Recollections Shared," 10:30 a.m.-noon,
free program sharing the oral history project of the Brooker Creek
Preserve. Pre-registration required. Brooker Creek Preserve
Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon
Springs. Call 727-453-6800.
October 12-14
Sunshine City Antiques & Collectibles
Show, 5-8 p.m. Fri.; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. and Sun., featuring nearly
100 exhibitors offering antique furniture, art, porcelain, pottery
and glass, silver, vintage clothing, toys, jewelry and more. Also
featuring Appraisal Fair 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat. and Sun. The Coliseum,
535 Fourth Ave. N., St. Petersburg. Call 727-823-4130.
Saturday, October 13
Flea Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., indoors, rain
or shine, open to community vendors. Tarpon Community Center Gym,
400 S. Walton Ave., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-942-5628.
Spa Beach Coastal Cleanup, 8-10 a.m.,
sponsored by Keep Pinellas Beautiful and the Ocean Conservancy. Spa
Beach, St. Petersburg. Call 727-895-7437, ext. 208.
Clearwater Fire & Rescue Open House,
10 a.m.-4 p.m., all eight Clearwater fire stations host open houses
for 2007 Fire Prevention Week, featuring "Practice Your Escape
Plan." Truck rides available at Countryside Fire & Rescue, 2681
Countryside Blvd., Clearwater. Call 727-562-4334.
St. Pete Bike Fest, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.,
proceeds benefit The Pier Aquarium's education programs. The Pier,
St. Petersburg. Call 727-895-7437, ext. 206.
"The Great Gatsby," 11 a.m., book
discussion of F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic as part of "The Big
Read," an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts.
Dunedin Library, 223 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. Call 727-298-3080.
"Bunco Bash," noon-3 p.m., fundraiser to
benefit All Children's Hospital, sponsored by the North Pinellas
Branch of All Children's Hospital Guild. Costumes in black and
orange encouraged. Regency Oaks, 2720 Regency Oaks Blvd.,
Clearwater. Reservations required. Call 727-785-9419.
Sunday, October 14
3rd Annual "Quality of Life Extravaganza"
Free Health Fair, noon-4 p.m., featuring health screenings, health
education presentations, fitness demonstrations and classes,
exhibitors from health and wellness organizations and live
entertainment. Golda Meir/Kent Jewish Center, 2010 Greenbriar
Blvd., Clearwater. Call 727-736-1494.
Tuesday, October 16
Book Discussion: "Tender is the Night,"
2-3 p.m., by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Part of the NEA "Big Read"
program. Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety Harbor.
Call 727-724-1525, ext. 233.
Great Books Discussion Group, 2 p.m.,
featuring "They'll Say: 'She Must Be From Another Country'," by
Imtiaz Dharker; "Fellowship" by Franz Kafka; and, "Earliest
Impressions" by Jane Addams. Dunedin Library, 223 Douglas Ave.,
Dunedin. Call 727-298-3080.
Author Discussion: Marshal Frank, 7 p.m.,
on his latest mystery, "Violins to Violence." Dunedin Library, 223
Douglas Ave., Dunedin. Call 727-298-3080.
Wednesday, October 17
"Reflecting Feelings: Recognizing Your
Child's Emotions," 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, October 19
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.
Saturday, October 20
4th Annual "Red Ribbon Family Funfest," 8
a.m., 5K run and 1 Mile Fun Walk to benefit Operation PAR. Also
featuring live entertainment, arts and crafts, games and more,
including an essay contest for students. Straub Park, downtown St.
Petersburg. Call 727-545-7564.
Coastal Clean-Up/Tarpon Springs, 8-10
a.m., volunteer effort sponsored by Keep Pinellas Beautiful and the
Tarpon Springs Recreation Dept. Sunset Beach, Tarpon Springs. Call
727-942-5628.
17th Annual SPCA Pet Walk, 8:30 a.m.-1
p.m., 17th annual fundraiser for the non-profit animal shelter,
featuring vendors and exhibits by animal-related businesses. North
Shore Park, St. Petersburg. Call 727-586-3591, ext. 163.
Florida Coastal Clean-up/Clearwater, 9
a.m.-noon, remove trash and debris from the shoreline and invasive
vines from mangroves. Two locations: Edgewater Drive Park, Alt. 19
and Sunset Point Road, or Lawn Bowls and Shuffle Board Club, 1040
Calumet St., Clearwater. Call 727-562-4803.
Guided Nature Walk, 9-10:30 a.m., explore
the outdoors and discover the native plants of wetlands and pine
flatwoods along Peggy Park Trail. John Chesnut Park, 2200 East Lake
Rd., Palm Harbor. Free, registration required. Call
727-669-1951.
"Operation Pump Well," 5-8 p.m.,
international goodwill and understanding project to provide fresh
water, sponsored by Soroptimist International of Largo Mid-Pinellas
and Bikol National Association of America, featuring a Philippine
fashion show, dance and choral performances; silent auction of
Philippine arts; Philippine cuisine. Unitarian Universalists Church
of Clearwater, 2470 Nursery Rd., Clearwater. Reservations required.
Call 727-531-7704, 727-424-7693 or 727-531-4034.
2007 Harborween, 6-9 p.m., trick or treat
town, inflatables and friendly characters; 8-11 p.m., haunted hike,
movie in the park, blacklight carnival. Tickets required.
Concessions available. Safety Harbor City Park, Seventh Street
South, Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1572.
October 20-21
"Ocean in Motion," 10 a.m.-4 p.m.,
proceeds benefit The Pier Aquarium's education programs. Albert
Whitted Airport, St. Petersburg. Call 727-895-7437, ext. 206.
Community Drum Circle, 2-3 p.m., free
event hosted by Steve Turner of Giving Tree Music, open for
participation or observation. Preceded by a giant pool party for
children and adults. Golda Meir/Kent Jewish Center, 2010 Greenbriar
Blvd., Clearwater. Call 727-736-1494.
Tuesday, October 23
Contemporary Book Discussion Group, 7
p.m., featuring "In the Country of Men" by Hisham Matar. Dunedin
Library, 223 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. Call 727-298-3080.
Wednesday, October 24
Author Tea: Ann O'Farrell, 2 p.m., author
of "Norah's Children" discusses her book about five young siblings
in 1922 Ireland. Dunedin Library, 223 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. Call
727-298-3080.
Thursday, October 25
"The Great Gatsby," noon, book discussion
of F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic as part of "The Big Read," an
initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts. Oldsmar
Library,101 State St. W., Oldsmar. Call 813-749-1178.
"Barkoween" Pet Costume Party, 5:30-8
p.m., dog costume contest, sponsored by Fluffy Puppies and the
Belleview Biltmore with proceeds benefiting Stop Pet Overpopulation
Together (SPOT). Belleview Biltmore, dog-friendly hotel, 25
Belleview Blvd., Clearwater. Registration required. Call
727-545-3463.
Author Talk with John Sims Jeter,
6:30-7:30 p.m., discussion of home a story moves from pen to press,
featuring Jeter's novel "...and the Angels Sang." Safety Harbor
Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1525, ext.
232.
"An Islamic Perspective of Interreligious
Solidariy Against Oppression," 7:30 p.m., free talk by Farid Esack,
South African Muslim theologian and professor at Harvard Divinity
School. Presidential Events Lecture Series. Fox Hall, Hough Center,
Eckerd College, 4200 54th Ave. S., St. Petersburg. Call
727-864-7979.
October 25-26
Haunted House, 7-9 p.m., annual event not
suitable for kids under 8 or skittish adults. Tarpon Community
Center Gym, 400 S. Walton Ave., Tarpon Springs. Call
727-942-5628.
Friday, October 26
MOAA First Annual Golf Tournament, 7:30
a.m. registration, a benefit for Clearwater High School Marine
Corps Junior ROTC Scholarship Fund. Sponsored by the Clearwater
Chapter of MOAA (Military Officers Association of America). Cove
Cay Country Club, 2612 Cove Cay Dr., Clearwater. Call 727-421-8873
or 727-799-9275 or 727-733-8646.
Halloween Carnival, 6-9 p.m., spooky
haunted house, costume contests, games, prizes and candy. R.E. Olds
Park, Oldsmar. Call 813-749-1260.
October 26-27
Halloween in the Park -- Rest in Pieces X,
6-10 p.m., 10th annual Honeymoon Island event featuring games,
food, face painting, fortune telling and "not so scary" activities,
hosted by Friends of the Island Parks and state park personnel.
Honeymoon Island State Park, #1 Causeway Blvd., Dunedin. Call
727-469-5942, ext. 6 or 727-469-5943.
October 26-28
12th Annual Oktoberfest, 5-11 p.m. Fri.;
11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sat.; noon-7 p.m. Sun., largest and most authentic
Oktoberfest in the Bay Area, now in a new location. Live German
music, dancing, carnival, German and American food and beer, plus
arts and crafts vendors, contests, German and classic car shows and
more. Presented by the Upper Tampa Bay Regional Chamber of
Commerce. Tampa Bay Downs, Race Track Road, Oldsmar. Call
813-855-4233.
Saturday, October 27
Guided Nature Walk, 9-10:30 a.m., learn
park history while exploring nature at one of Pinellas County's
oldest historic parks. Philippe Park, 2525 Philippe Parkway, Safety
Harbor. Free, registration required. Call 727-669-1947.
Tampa Bay Computer Society Open House and
RAK Clinic, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., introduction of a new A/V lab and
technicians conducting a RAK (Random Acts of Kindness) computer
clinic in which computers will be repaired for free. Classes and
interest group registration available. Tampa Bay Computer Society
Resource Center, 1510 Barry St., Ste. 1, Clearwater. Call
727-443-4433.
Annual Country Jubilee and Heritage
Village's 30th Birthday Celebration, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.,
featuring 125 crafters, live music, parade of historic homes,
hands-on living history activities, traditional craft
demonstrations and more, including special guests from pioneer
families. Heritage Village, 11909 125th St. N., Largo. Call
727-582-2426.
Halloween Fun & Safety Fair, 10 a.m.,
annual free event featuring pony rides, costume contest, arts &
crafts, exhibits, games, concessions and more. Tarpon Community
Center Gym, 400 S. Walton Ave., Tarpon Springs. Call
727-942-5628.
"Western Round-up," 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.
"Night at the Races," 6:30-9 p.m., six
simulated horse races, live entertainment, food and more. Sponsored
by Congregation B'nai Emmunah. Aston Gardens at Tampa Bay Senior
Living Community, 12952 W. Linebaugh Ave., Tampa. Reservations
required. Call 813-926-7926 or 813-855-2811.
Wednesday, October 31
4th Annual Trunk or Treats, 6-8:30 p.m.,
fun, safe alternative to trick or treating. Costumes welcomed.
Also, inflatables, face painting, crafts, food and a hay ride.
Skycrest Baptist Church, 125 N. Belcher Rd., Clearwater. Call
727-224-2821.
Halloween Costume Ball, 7 p.m., special
Gulfport Casino Swing Night featuring a costume contest and door
prizes, food, dancing and more. Gulfport Casino, 5500 Shore Blvd.
S., Gulfport. Call 813-274-4950.
Thursday, November 1
Safety Harbor Farmers Market Grand
Opening, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., open every Thursday until April 24. John
Wilson Park, Fourth St. N. and Main St., Safety Harbor. Call
727-461-7674.
Friday, November 2
1st Friday, 6-10 p.m., Old Palm Harbor
Main Street's monthly celebration of music, food and art. Florida
Avenue, downtown Old Palm Harbor. Call 727-787-0075.
BPW Monte Carlo Night, 6-10 p.m, gaming,
dining and dancing to benefit the Business & Professional
Women/St. Petersburg-Pinellas scholarship program. Treasure Island
Yacht and Tennis Club, 400 Treasure Island Causeway, Treasure
Island. Call 727-502-5790 or 727-510-7889.
November 2, 10
Arts & Antiques Stroll, shops and
restaurants open until 8 p.m. or later, live entertainment, first
Friday and second Saturday monthly. Sponsored by the Tarpon Springs
Business Alliance, Inc. Historic Downtown Business District, Tarpon
Springs. Call 727-942-4675.
Saturday, November 3
300 Miles for Darfur, 7 a.m., beginning of
a 300-mile journey from Dunedin to Key Largo, first annual walk to
raise money for the Save the Children Federation in Darfur and to
raise awareness about the genocide occurring in Darfur. Presented
by "Mothers Walking for Others," a newly formed fundraising group
founded by Dunedin residents Stacy McMahon and Joanna Kehr.
Downtown Dunedin at Main Street and the Pinellas Trail. Call
727-743-5667.
Palm Harbor Fire Station Open House, 11
a.m.-3 p.m., dedication and celebration of the rebuilt Palm Harbor
Fire Rescue Station 65. Food, demonstrations and more. Palm Harbor
Fire Rescue Station 65, 250 West Lake Rd., Palm Harbor. Call
727-784-0454.
14th Annual Fish Head Ball, 7-11 p.m.,
proceeds benefit The Pier Aquarium. The Hilton St. Petersburg
Bayfront, St. Petersburg. Call 727-895-7437, ext. 206.
Wednesday, November 7
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.
Friday, November 9
Shabbat Pinellas, 6 p.m., all unaffiliated
Jews and interfaith families invited to Shabbat dinner and services
at six Pinellas congregations: Temple Beth-El, St. Petersburg;
Congregation B'nai Israel, St. Petersburg; Temple B'nai Israel,
Clearwater; Congregation Beth Shalom, Clearwater; Temple Ahavat
Shalom, Palm Harbor; Congregation B'nai Emmunah, Tarpon Springs.
Reservations required. Call 727-530-3223.
Saturday, November 10
Ford Ironman World Championship 70.3, 7
a.m., triathalon featuring swimming, biking and running, including
a 56-mile bike course that will close roads in Clearwater, Palm
Harbor, Largo and Pinellas Park. All events begin at Pier 60,
Clearwater Beach. Call 727-942-4767.
Guided Nature Walk, 9-10:30 a.m., explore
the outdoors and discover the native plants of wetlands and pine
flatwoods along Peggy Park Trail. John Chesnut Park, 2200 East Lake
Rd., Palm Harbor. Free, registration required. Call
727-669-1951.
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