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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 September 15
"Granny's Home Gadgets," new exhibit of
gadgets and pre-electricity appliances used in cooking, sewing and
washing. "Hands-on" and interactive items for the family included.
Also, through Sept. 8, "Spanish Exploration in Florida," an
exhibition covering the first Europeans to visit Florida and their
lasting impact. Dunedin Historical Museum, former train station on
Main Street at the Pinellas Trail, Dunedin. Call 727-736-1176.
Friday, June 13
7th annual Flag Retirement Ceremony, noon,
official ceremony to dispose of torn and tattered American flags.
Sponsored by VFW Post 10094, Clearwater Chapter Military Officers
Association and City of Indian Rocks Beach. Chic A Si Park, 4th
Ave. and 2nd St., Indian Rocks Beach. Call 727-596-8959 or
727-733-2822.
"The 11th Hour," 7 p.m., free film
screening and discussion of global warming. Social Justice Free
Film Series, presented by the Unitarian Universalists of
Clearwater. Octagon Arts Center, 2430 Nursery Rd., Clearwater. Call
727-474-2647 or 727-531-7704.
Saturday, June 14
SPCA Cat-terrific Adoption Day, 11 a.m.-5
p.m., a celebration of National Adopt a Shelter Cat Month,
featuring reduced adoption fees, seminars and advice. Society for
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) Tampa Bay, 9099 130th Ave.
N., Largo. Call 727-586-3591.
June 14-15
16th Annual Tampa Bay Caribbean Carnival,
featuring live steel band performances, costume parade, exhibits,
arts and crafts, food, live music and more. Headliners Ivy Queen
and Collie Buddz; Bunji Garlin; Faye Ann Lyons; Hunter and Leon
Coldero. Vinoy Park, St. Petersburg. Call 727-327-1277.
June 16-August 4
Summer Reading Programs for children,
teens and adults. Storytime, movies, crafts, booktalks and more.
Kickoff program 1 p.m. Wed., June 16 in TECO Hall. Oldsmar Public
Library, 400 St. Petersburg Dr. E., Oldsmar. Registration required.
Call 813-749-1181.
Tuesday, June 17
Book Discussion: "Their Eyes were Watching
God," 2-3 p.m., by Zora Neale Hurston. Safety Harbor Library, 101
Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1525, ext. 233.
Thursday, June 19
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.
Friday, June 20
Western Dinner Dance, 5-7 p.m., country
music by the KeyNotes and BBQ rib dinner. BYOB. Fundraiser for the
center, reservations requested. Palm Harbor Community Activity
Center, 1500 16th St., Palm Harbor. Call 727-771-6000.
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.
"For The Bible Tells Me So," 7 p.m., free
film screening and discussion of homosexuality and the American
family. Social Justice Free Film Series, presented by the Unitarian
Universalists of Clearwater. Octagon Arts Center, 2430 Nursery Rd.,
Clearwater. Call 727-474-2647 or 727-531-7704.
Sunday, June 22
CBE 2nd Annual Family Picnic, noon, food
provided by Congregation B'nai Emmunah brotherhood; vacation
raffle 3 p.m. Howard Park, Shelter 6, Tarpon Springs. Reservation
required. Call 727-938-9000.
Tuesday, June 24
Antique Appraisal Fair, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.,
with appraisals by Dale Smrekar, president of the Downsizing
Advisory Service. Proceeds benefit the Tarpon Springs Historical
Society. Allegro at East Lake, 1755 East Lake Rd., Tarpon Springs.
Reservations required. Call 727-943-8878.
Wednesday, June 25
Thursday, June 26
"The Weight of Water," noon, book
discussion of Anita Shreve's novel. Oldsmar Library, 400 St.
Petersburg Dr. E. (corner of St. Pete Drive E. and Dartmouth Ave.),
Oldsmar. Call 813-749-1178.
"History on the Water," 8:30-9:45 a.m., a
new viewpoint on history -- from the water side of life. A pontoon
boat ride through Old Tampa Bay presented by the Safety Harbor
Museum of Regional History. Departure from the Safety Harbor
Marina. Reservations required. Call 727-726-1668.
July 3, 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.
Friday, July 4
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.
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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., feature films weekly.
Dunedin Library, 223 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. Call 727-298-3080.
Free Medicare Counseling with S.H.I.N.E.,
by appointment, with representatives of the Florida Dept. of Elder
Affairs. Dunedin Library, 223 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. Call
727-298-3080, ext. 253.
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
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 Friday
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.
Last Saturday monthly
Latin Dance Night, 7-10 p.m., free dance
lessons available. Hosted by Taste Café on the Taste Patio,
500 Main St., Suite E, Safety Harbor. Call 727-723-1116.
Every Saturday
Tarot Readings, noon-4 p.m., by Teri Gary,
ordained intuitive tarot reader, a clairvoyant and clairaudent.
Illuminations Station 130 Eighth Ave. S., Safety Harbor. Call
727-797-4441.
Yappy Hour, 2-4 p.m., free organic dog
treats for pets and drink specials for their owners. Hosted by
Taste Café on the Taste Patio, 500 Main St., Suite E, Safety
Harbor. Call 727-723-1116.
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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