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

Tuesday, April 1

Suncoast Conchologists Shell Club, 7:30 p.m., monthly meeting featuring a program, “Shelling in the Solomon Islands.” Trinity Presbyterian Church, 2001 Rainbow Dr. (just off Hercules), Clearwater. Open to anyone interested in shells. Call 727-796-4117.

Wednesday, April 2

Welcome Newcomer Club of Pinellas luncheon, noon, first Wednesday monthly, social club for persons new to the area or those recently widowed-divorced-retired. Meeting locations vary. Call 727-938-7478 or 727-447-0375.

Thursday, April 3

Palm Harbor Newcomers Alumnae and Friends luncheon, 11 a.m., featuring barbershop style entertainment by The Palm Harbor CrystalAires. East Lake Woodlands Country Club, 1055 East Lake Woodlands Pkwy., Palm Harbor. Reservations required by Fri., Mar. 28. Call 727-784-3386.

Ladies Auxiliary, VFW Post 10093, 7:30 p.m., monthly meeting at the post hall. VFW Post 10093, 965 Harbor Lake Ct., Safety Harbor. Call 727-726-3646.

VFW Post 10093, 7:30 p.m., monthly meeting at the post hall. VFW Post 10093, 965 Harbor Lake Ct., Safety Harbor. Call 727-726-3646.

Friday, April 4

Clearwater Audubon Society Field Trip, 7 a.m. departure from Countryside Mall, to Cross Bar Ranch, Pasco County. Migratory and resident songbirds, burrowing owls and raptors. Registration required. Call 727-781-0745.

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

“Caregiver Coffee Break,” 10-11:30 a.m., for those caring for a family member or friend. Suncoast Community Service Center, the Garden House, Hospice of the Florida Suncoast, 5771 Roosevelt Blvd., Clearwater. Call 727-523-3435.

Saturday, April 5

Clearwater Audubon Society Field Trip, 8 a.m., to Moccasin Lake Nature Park. Resident songbirds, raptors and water birds. Registration required. Call 727-462-6024.

Dunedin Garden Club, 2 p.m., monthly meeting, featuring “Summer Gardens” with Denys Walk and a plant exchange. Dunedin Library, 223 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. Call 727-298-3080 or 727-733-5727.

Monday, April 7

Friends of the Oldsmar Library, noon, monthly meeting. TECO Hall, Oldsmar Public Library, 400 St. Petersburg Dr. E. (corner of St. Pete Drive E. and Dartmouth Ave.), Oldsmar. Call 813-749-1178.

Clearwater Audubon Society meeting, 7:30 p.m., featuring a talk by Terry Tomalin, outdoor editor, St. Petersburg Times. Moccasin Lake Park, 2750 Park Trail Ln., Clearwater. Call 727-447-4785.

April 8, 22

Counseling to Small Businesses, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., SCORE counselors provide confidential assistance for entrepreneurs. Registration recommended. Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1525, ext. 233.

Library Advisory Committee, 7 p.m., open to the public. Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1525, ext. 233.

Snowsharks, 7 p.m., monthly meeting to plan hosted ski trips and events. 1st N 10 Sports Bar, 776 N. Missouri Ave., Largo. Call 727-581-3111.

American Legion Post 238 Auxiliary, 7:30 p.m., monthly meeting. Post Home, 900 Main St., Safety Harbor. Call 727-726-9601.

Wednesday, April 9

“Caregiver Coffee Break,” 10-11:30 a.m., for those caring for a family member or friend. Hosted by Hospice of the Florida Suncoast, St. Mark’s Village, 2655 Nebraska Ave., Palm Harbor. Call 727-523-3435.

“Colorful Summer Gardens,” 2 p.m. or 6:30 p.m., presented by Pinellas County Master Gardener Denys Walk. Crystal Beach Community Hall, 517 Crystal Beach Ave., Crystal Beach. Reservation required. Call 727-582-2637.

Friends of the Library Meeting, 6:30 p.m., at the Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1525.

Thursday, April 10

“Lawn and Garden Help Desk,” 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Pinellas County IFAS Extension staff provide landscape and gardening information. Also, “Florida-Friendly Pest Control in Your Landscape,” 10-11 a.m., with Cindy Peacock, Pinellas County extension. Pre-registration required. Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs. Registration required. Call 727-453-6800.

“Caregiver Coffee Break,” 10-11:30 a.m., for those caring for a family member or friend. Suncoast Community Service Center, Hospice of the Florida Suncoast, 2675 Tampa Rd., Palm Harbor. Call 727-523-3435.

Book Time at Brooker Creek: “Planting a Rainbow,” 10:30-11:15 a.m., free program featuring stories and hands-on activities designed to introduce pre-school children to the natural environment. Featuring the book by Lois Ehlert. Pre-registration required. Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-453-6800.

Sons of the American Revolution, meeting second Thursday monthly, locations vary. Call 727-398-4425.

Florida West Coast Orchid Society monthly meeting, 7 p.m., visitors welcome. Educational class preceding business meeting. Orchid sale and refreshments follow. Pinellas County Cooperative Extension Bldg., 12175 125th St. N., Largo. Call 727-733-8167.

Friday, April 11

Adult Ecology Workshop: Small Herptiles: Identification and Ecology, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., with Rick Lavoy, education coordinator, Archbold Biological Station. Pre-registration required. Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-453-6800.

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

Women’s Civic Club of Safety Harbor, 2-4 p.m., monthly meeting featuring a program with guest speaker. Rigsby Recreation Center, 605 2nd St. N., Safety Harbor. Call 727-725-2866 or 727-725-2403.

Talent Night, 7:30 p.m., open to poetry, songs, instruments and more. Refreshments by Fun with God Ministry. Bible Fellowship Church, 4670 East Bay Dr., Clearwater. Call 727-787-8609.

Saturday, April 12

Clearwater Audubon Society Field Trip, 8 a.m. departure from Tri-City Mall, to Circle-B-Bar Ranch, Polk County. Eagles and other raptors, songbirds, water birds and alligators. Registration required. Call 727-538-8688.

“Boot Camp” Fitness, 9 a.m., workout with a certified personal trainer. Monthly program on second Saturday. Registration required. Cypress Forest Recreation Center, Oldsmar. Call 813-749-1260.

“A Tisket, A Tasket, Weave Yourself a Basket,” 10 a.m.-2 p.m., instructors Diane Frederick and Angela Jones, sisters and third generation basket weavers, teach basic skills as participants create a basket. Registration required. Heritage Village, 11909 125th St. N., Largo. Call 727-582-2426.

“Compost Happens,” 10-11:30 a.m., learn about composting with Pinellas County IFAS Extension staff and receive a free plastic compost bin. Pre-registration required. Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs. Registration required. Call 727-582-2673 or 727-453-6800.

Oldsmar Historical Society, 10 a.m., monthly meeting. TECO Hall, Oldsmar Public Library, 400 St. Petersburg Dr. E. (corner of St. Pete Drive E. and Dartmouth Ave.), Oldsmar. Call 813-749-1178.

Captain Max’s Junior Astronomers, 11 a.m.-noon, astronomy club meeting second Saturday monthly for ages 8-12. Great Explorations, The Children’s Museum, 1925 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg. Call 727-821-8992.

World Circle Language Club, 11:30 a.m., monthly meeting. Cove Cay Country Club, 2612 Cove Cay Dr., Clearwater. Call 727-787-3344.

“Sip a Little Tea with Me,” 1-3 p.m., monthly meeting of The Doodlebugs club for ages 5-11. Living history activities, a tour, story time and a craft. Registration required. Heritage Village, 11909 125th St. N., Largo. Call 727-582-2426.

Monday, April 14

Managing Conflict Workshop, 6:30 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. program on how to reduce stress, navigate conflict, exercise self-control, learn new strategies and restore self-esteem. For all ages, elementary students to adults. The Compass, 401 Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Call 727-791-0234.

Tuesday, April 15

Memoir Writing Workshop, 1 p.m., presented by Sandy Huff of the Clearwater Branch, National League of American Pen Women. Registration requested. Countryside Public Library, 2741 S.R. 580, Clearwater. Call 727-420-6184.

LIADO (The Italian-American Women of Today) General Membership meeting, 6 p.m., Italian music, heritage and food. Our Lady of Lourdes Community Center, 750 San Salvador Dr., Dunedin. Call 727-418-5415.

Florida Herb Society meeting, 5:30 p.m., featuring a program by Allan Bedmar of Simply Hydroponics & Organics; herbal swaps, refreshments. Non-members welcome. Clearwater Main Library, 100 N. Osceola Ave., Clearwater. Call 727-393-3943 or 727-447-6305.

Healthy Pet Care Seminar, 6-8 p.m., free event presented by SPOT, a non-profit organization for people with pets, featuring guest speaker and personal chef to pets, Gaye Haygood. Reservations required. Pinellas Park Library, 7770 52nd St. N., Pinellas Park. Call 727-545-3463.

Tampa Bay Computer Society monthly meeting, 6:30 p.m., free program on computer use, open to the public. “Free” diagnostic repair clinic available to members. Classes available by registration. Largo Cultural Center, 105 Central Park Dr., Largo. Call 727-443-4433.

St. Petersburg Audubon Society monthly meeting, 7 p.m., free program. The Science Center of Pinellas County, 7701 22nd Ave. N., St. Petersburg. Call 727-384-0027.

Laubsch Bonsai Society, 7:30 p.m., monthly meeting featuring bonsai “show-and-tell” by members, presentation or workshop on bonsai and a raffle of pre-bonsai material, pots, books and more. Taste Café, 500 Main St., Suite E, Safety Harbor. Call 727-734-0027.

Wednesday, April 16

Clearwater Audubon Society Field Trip, 8 a.m., to Honeymoon Island Park. Meet at Alt. U.S. 19 N. and Curlew Road. Wading, water and shore birds, migratory songbirds and raptors. Registration required. Call 727-939-1549.

Safety Harbor Garden Club, 10:30 a.m., monthly meeting and new officer installation, followed by catered luncheon and auction. Shelter #1, Philippe Park, Safety Harbor. Call 727-726-3794.

Bay Bouquet Garden Club, 11 a.m., monthly meeting, featuring “Saving Our Earth,” by Charles Ryburn, Pinellas County Environmental Program Manager. Social hour: 9:30 a.m. Community Room, Dunedin Library, 223 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. Call Call 727-734-2058.

Top of the Bay Zonta Club monthly meeting, 5:30 p.m., an international service club of executive women that supports local charities. Guests welcome. East Lake Woodlands Country Club, Oldsmar. Call 727-781-5949 or 727-656-7722.

Cypress Swamp Café: Environmentally Friendly Personal Products for Earth Day, 7-8 p.m., free presentation by Pinellas County IFAS Extension and Brooker Creek Preserve staff from a series on sustainable lifestyles. Pre-registration required. Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-453-6800.

Thursday, April 17

The Great Naturalists Reading Series, 10 a.m.-noon, interactive presentation on the writings of noted naturalists, followed by a “walk in the woods.” Hosted by the East Lake Community Library and the Brooker Creek Preserve staff. Registration required. Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-453-6800.

“Sip a Little Tea with Me,” 1-3 p.m., a Home School History Adventure for ages 5-11, a living history lesson. Registration required. Heritage Village, 11909 125th St. N., Largo. Call 727-582-2426.

eBay Discussion Group, 6:30 p.m., monthly meeting open to “Newbies to Power Sellers.” Taste Café, 500 Main St., Suite E, Safety Harbor. Call 727-215-3279.

Friday, April 18

Computer Class: Internet and Database Searching, 9:45-10:45 a.m., registration required. Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1525, ext. 233.

Saturday, April 19

Clearwater Audubon Society Field Trip, 8 a.m., Peggy Park Trail, John Chesnut County Park. Resident and migratory songbirds, raptor and more. Registration required. Call 727-796-8822.

United Daughters of the Confederacy, 10 a.m., meeting of the Mary Custis Lee Chapter #1451. UDC Memorial Bldg., 3158 Gulf-to-Bay Blvd., Clearwater. Call 727-323-4401.

Sunday, April 20

Sunday Morning Bird Walk, 9-11 a.m., identify common birds with the Brooker Creek Preserve staff. Registration required. Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-453-6800.

Monday, April 21

GFWC North Pinellas Woman’s Club monthly meeting, 6 p.m., community room of the Countryside Public Library, 2741 S.R. 580, Clearwater. Call 727-726-7907.

Top of the Bay Garden Club, 7 p.m., Woman’s Club, 207 Exeter St., Oldsmar. Public invited. Call 813-891-6241.

Tuesday, April 22

Ask a Genealogist, 3-4 p.m., local genealogy volunteers assist with family tree searching and genealogy source work. Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1525, ext. 233.

Pinellas Geological Society monthly meeting, 7 p.m., youth group, The Tumblers, meets one hour prior. Largo Library, 351 East Bay Drive, Largo. Call 727-894-2440.

Singles Group, 7:30 p.m., monthly meeting featuring refreshments by the Fun With God Group. Bible Fellowship Church, 4670 East Bay Dr., Largo. Call 727-787-8609.

April 23, 26, 30 and May 3

Beginning Birding Class, 6:30-8 p.m. Wed.; 8 a.m.-noon Sat., basics of field identification, songs, habitats, equipment needed and more. Registration required. Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-453-6800.

April 23-June 4

Beginning Racewalking Class, 5:45-7:45 p.m., techniques taught by Bonnie Stein, nationally known racewaling instructor. Six-week session. Taylor Park, Largo. Call 727-394-WALK (9255).

Thursday, April 24

Book Time at Brooker Creek: “The Very Quiet Cricket,” 10:30-11:15 a.m., free program featuring stories and hands-on activities designed to introduce pre-school children to the natural environment. Featuring the book by Eric Carle. Pre-registration required. Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-453-6800.

Free Equipment for the Hearing Impaired, 1-3 p.m., for qualified Florida residents who are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired. Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Call 727-399-9983.

Friday, April 25

Computer Class: More Internet and Database Searching, 9:45-10:45 a.m., registration required. Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1525, ext. 233.

Sunday, April 27

“The Great Weedon Bird Quest,” 8-9:30 a.m., park staff led hike to identify marks and behaviors of year-round and seasonal birds. Pre-registration required. Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center, 1800 Weedon Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Call 727-453-6500.

“Discovering Nature with Your Child,” 11 a.m.-3 p.m., free open classroom program for children of all ages with the Brooker Creek Preserve staff. Registration required. Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-453-6800.

Monday, April 28

Suncoast Genealogy Society, 7 p.m., monthly meeting. Palm Harbor Library, 2330 Nebraska Ave., Palm Harbor. Call 727-937-8915.

Tuesday, April 29

Zonta Club of Pinellas monthly meeting, 5:30 p.m., an international service club of executive women that supports local charities. Guests welcome. Alfano’s Restaurant, 1702 Clearwater Largo Rd., Clearwater. Call 727-441-8640.

Daughters of Italy Lodge #2825 monthly meeting, 6 p.m., featuring a presentation on Italy. Countryside Public Library, 2741 S.R. 580, Clearwater. Call 727-447-6890 or 727-455-1521.

Thursday, May 1

Palm Harbor Newcomers Alumnae and Friends luncheon, 11 a.m., at East Lake Woodlands Country Club, 1055 East Lake Woodlands Pkwy. Featuring a program. Reservations required by Fri., Apr. 25. Call 727-784-3386.

Ladies Auxiliary, VFW Post 10093, 7:30 p.m., monthly meeting at the post hall. VFW Post 10093, 965 Harbor Lake Ct., Safety Harbor. Call 727-726-3646.

VFW Post 10093, 7:30 p.m., monthly meeting at the post hall. VFW Post 10093, 965 Harbor Lake Ct., Safety Harbor. Call 727-726-3646.

Friday, May 2

“Caregiver Coffee Break,” 10-11:30 a.m., for those caring for a family member or friend. Suncoast Community Service Center, the Garden House, Hospice of the Florida Suncoast, 5771 Roosevelt Blvd., Clearwater. Call 727-523-3435.

Saturday, May 3

“A Tisket, A Tasket, Weave Yourself a Basket,” 10 a.m.-2 p.m., instructors Diane Frederick and Angela Jones, sisters and third generation basket weavers, teach basic skills as participants create a basket. Registration required. Heritage Village, 11909 125th St. N., Largo. Call 727-582-2426.

Oldsmar Historical Society, 10 a.m., monthly meeting. TECO Hall, Oldsmar Public Library, 400 St. Petersburg Dr. E. (corner of St. Pete Drive E. and Dartmouth Ave.), Oldsmar. Call 813-749-1178.

Monday, May 5

Friends of the Oldsmar Library, noon, monthly meeting. TECO Hall, Oldsmar Public Library, 400 St. Petersburg Dr. E. (corner of St. Pete Drive E. and Dartmouth Ave.), Oldsmar. Call 813-749-1178.

Tuesday, May 6

Suncoast Conchologists Shell Club, 7:30 p.m., monthly meeting featuring the DVD “Secret Lives of Seashells.” Trinity Presbyterian Church, 2001 Rainbow Dr. (just off Hercules), Clearwater. Open to anyone interested in shells. Call 727-796-4117.

Wednesday, May 7

Welcome Newcomer Club of Pinellas luncheon, noon, first Wednesday monthly, social club for persons new to the area or those recently widowed-divorced-retired. Meeting locations vary. Call 727-938-7478 or 727-447-0375.

Friends of the Library Meeting, 7 p.m., at the Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1525.

Thursday, May 8

“Caregiver Coffee Break,” 10-11:30 a.m., for those caring for a family member or friend. Suncoast Community Service Center, Hospice of the Florida Suncoast, 2675 Tampa Rd., Palm Harbor. Call 727-523-3435.

Sons of the American Revolution, meeting second Thursday monthly, locations vary. Call 727-398-4425.

Florida West Coast Orchid Society monthly meeting, 7 p.m., visitors welcome. Educational class preceding business meeting. Orchid sale and refreshments follow. Pinellas County Cooperative Extension Bldg., 12175 125th St. N., Largo. Call 727-725-1719.

Friday, May 9

Women’s Civic Club of Safety Harbor, 2-4 p.m., monthly meeting featuring a program with guest speaker. Rigsby Recreation Center, 605 2nd St. N., Safety Harbor. Call 727-725-2866 or 727-725-2403.

Talent Night, 7:30 p.m., open to poetry, songs, instruments and more. Refreshments by Fun with God Ministry. Bible Fellowship Church, 4670 East Bay Dr., Clearwater. Call 727-787-8609.

Saturday, May 10

“Boot Camp” Fitness, 9 a.m., workout with a certified personal trainer. Monthly program on second Saturday. Registration required. Cypress Forest Recreation Center, Oldsmar. Call 813-749-1260.

Captain Max’s Junior Astronomers, 11 a.m.-noon, astronomy club meeting second Saturday monthly for ages 8-12. Great Explorations, The Children’s Museum, 1925 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg. Call 727-821-8992.

Monday, May 12

Managing Conflict Workshop, 6:30 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. program on how to reduce stress, navigate conflict, exercise self-control, learn new strategies and restore self-esteem. For all ages, elementary students to adults. The Compass, 401 Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Call 727-791-0234.

 
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