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Meetings & Classes December 2007 E-mail
Saturday, 01 December 2007

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.

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.

Saturday, January 5

Oldsmar Historical Society, 10 a.m., monthly meeting. Oldsmar Library, 101 State St., 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.

Monday, January 7

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

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.

Thursday, January 10

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

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.

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.

Tuesday, January 15

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.

 
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