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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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