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Events Calendar November 2006

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 following month.

Events in the first 10 days of the next month will be included as space permits. Please include a contact name and telephone number. Call 727-725-5345.

Friday, November 10

Rededication of Memorial Statues, 10:30 a.m., City of Clearwater and American Legion Post 7 rededicate two well-known public statues, “Spirit of the American Doughboy” and “Spirit of the American Navy,” which were originally dedicated on Armistice Day, Nov. 11, 1927 at the entrance of the Memorial Causeway Bridge. The statues were removed in 2002 to allow for construction of the new Memorial Bridge and restored by sculptor Frank Colson of Sarasota. Memorial Causeway Bridge, Clearwater. Call 727-562-4852.

Saturday, November 11

Fred Howard and John Anderson Parks, 8 a.m., Clearwater Audubon Society Field Trip to view migratory songbirds, shorebirds and raptors along causeway and trail. Meet in Fred Howard Park. Reservations required. Call 727-939-1549.

Ford Ironman World Championship 70.3, world class competitive event beginning and ending at Pier 60 on Clearwater Beach and featuring a 1.2 mile swim in the Gulf of Mexico, a 56-mile bicycle race through Pinellas County and a 13.1 mile foot race over the Memorial Causeway Bridge and along the Pinellas Trail back to Clearwater Beach. Call 727-942-4767.

Tagless “Tag Sale,” 9 a.m.-2 p.m., benefit for local charities. “Take what you need, give what you can.” Emmanuel Community Church, (NE corner of Curlew and C.R. 1/Keene roads), Palm Harbor. Call 727-796-0166.

Veterans’ Day Memorial Salute, 11 a.m., City of Safety Harbor, American Legion Post 238 and VFW Post 10093 present a salute to all who have served our country. Veterans Memorial Park, Safety Harbor Marina, Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1572.

“Begonias in the Landscape,” 11:30 a.m., presentation by Shirley Brown, past president of the Begonia Society of Tampa Bay, on caring for begonias in the home and landscape. Sunken Gardens, 1825 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg. Call 727-551-3148.

Veteran’s Day Ceremony, 3 p.m., featuring the Suncoast Band, Veteran’s Memorial Park, East Shore Drive, Oldsmar. Call 813-749-1260.

November 11-12

Christmas Under the Oaks Arts & Crafts Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 30th annual show featuring more that 125 artists, crafters and food vendors. Proceeds benefit projects of the Clearwater Junior Woman’s Club. Coachman Park, downtown Clearwater. Call 727-723-0888.

Sunday, November 12

“Kirkin’ O’ Th’ Tartans,” 10 a.m., featuring a concert by the St. Andrews Pipe and Drum Band and Scottish fare served by the congregation. Annual event at Highland Presbyterian Church, 1885 S. Highland Ave., Largo. Call 727-584-4786.

“The Florida Show,” 10 a.m.-5 p.m., featuring the Sunshine state’s largest show/sale of vintage Floridiana, with more than 85 exhibitor booths. From roadside kitsch, flamingo figurines and alligator handbags to Florida ephemera, postcards, fruit crate and cigar box labels, and vintage Florida art. Meet original Florida Highwaymen artists and more. The Coliseum, 535 Fourth Ave. N., St. Petersburg. Call 727-892-5202.

American Sign Language Storytelling Festival, 1:30-4 p.m., third annual event to celebrate Deaf Awareness week. Special guests: Deaf storyteller Sarah Harris and the Deaf Choir from Cross Point Baptist Church. Storytelling, poetry, skits, music and signed karaoke; children’s activities and resource displays. Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1525, ext. 232.

“Afternoon of Decadent Desserts,” 2-6 p.m., food and a silent auction fundraiser for the spay/neuter campaign of SPOT (Stop Pet Overpopulation Together). Clearwater Community Sailing Center, 1001 Gulf Blvd., Clearwater. Call 727-545-3463.

Monday, November 13

“Railroading through Pinellas,” 10 a.m., Vinnie Luisi, author of a new book on local railroad history, tells tales of people and events that shaped 100 years of railroading in Pinellas County. “Speaking of History” series. Free admission. Book sale and signing to follow. Heritage Village, 11909 125th St. N., Largo. Call 727-582-2403.

Tuesday, November 14

“Turkey,” 7:30 p.m., Great Decisions Discussion Group at the Dunedin Library, 223 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. Call 727-298-3080.

Wednesday, November 15

Pet Photo Contest Entry Deadline, SPOT (Stop Pet Overpopulation Together) is seeking pet photos for its marketing campaign and 2007 calendar. Cash prizes. Call 727-545-3463.

Afternoon Ballroom Dance, noon-3 p.m. first and third Wed. monthly, featuring singer Lori Mann. Lunch available. Knights of Columbus, 512 S. Lincoln, Clearwater. Call 727-796-9164.

Edward Jones Open House, 4-7 p.m., Addie Rodriguez, investment representative with the financial services firm, hosts an open house at her branch office, 610 E. Tarpon Ave., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-945-8911.

“Passion, Peace and Activism,” 7:30 p.m., talk by Rick Ufford-Chase, founder of Borderlinks, a bi-national organization, and executive director of the Presbyterian Peace Fellowship. Spiritual Life Lecture Series. Raymond James Room, Hough Center, Fox Hall, Eckerd College, 4200 - 54th Ave. S., St. Petersburg. Call 727-864-7979.

Thursday, November 16

Safety Harbor Farmer’s Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., opening for the season, featuring fresh produce, gourmet foods, flowers and plants, food vendors and a select group of handmade jewelry. The Gazebo, John Wilson Park, Main Street, Safety Harbor. Call 727-461-7674.

Poetry Nights, 7 p.m. third Thursday monthly, bring your own poetry or read favorite works at an open mike with the Tampa Bay Poetry Foundation. Clearwater Main Library, 100 N. Osceola Ave., Clearwater. Call 727-562-4970, ext. 5284.

“Industrial Activities and Marine Mammals: The Gulf of Mexico Issue,” 7:30 p.m., talk by Dr. Bernd Wursig, professor and world expert on whale and dolphin biology, Texas A&M University. Presidential Events Series. Raymond James Room, Hough Center, Fox Hall, Eckerd College, 4200 - 54th Ave. S., St. Petersburg. Call 727-864-7979.

Friday, November 17

3rd Friday in Downtown Safety Harbor, 6-9 p.m., featuring “Big Boys’ Toys,” from power tools to riding mowers and more. Shopping, dining and entertainment. Live music with rock band Middle Rhythm Session at the Gazebo in John Wilson Park; jazz sponsored by Tech Café at the 500 Main Building Courtyard; acoustic guitar by Levi Hammock at the Harbour Pointe building. Main Street open to pedestrians only Bayshore to Sixth Street. Call 727-724-1572.

Saturday, November 18

Brooker Creek Preserve, 8 a.m., Clearwater Audubon Society Field Trip to view resident and migratory songbirds, raptors and wildlife, wildflowers and more. Meet at Brooker Creek Education Center. Call 727-453-6906 or 727-781-0745.

2006 Florida Sunburst Table Tennis Tour, 9 a.m., final tournament in a series of six presented by Sunrise Table Tennis Club of Pinellas County and the Lakeland Table Tennis Association. Cash prizes plus trophies. Proceeds benefit junior programs. The Long Center, 1501 N. Belcher Rd., Clearwater. Registration limited to 110 players. Call 727-669-0899.

Third Southeast Regional Ethics Bowl, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., 20 schools participating in debates; top four teams qualify for the National Ethics Bowl in February in Cincinnati. Co-sponsored by Eckerd College, USF St. Petersburg and St. Petersburg College. USF St. Petersburg, 140 Seventh Ave. S., St. Petersburg. Call 727-864-7979.

“PugsGiving 2006: Pugs Giving to Pugs,” 10 a.m.- 3 p.m., fifth annual pug picnic and fundraiser, free event sponsored by Pug Rescue of Florida and Central Florida Pug Rescue. Rescue parade, pug games and contests, food, vendors and more. Lake Parker Park, 820 E. Robinson Dr., Lakeland. Call 727-458-8737.

Mahogany Book Discussion Group, 10:30-11:30 a.m., discussing “Parable of the Sower” by Octavia E. Butler. Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Registration requested. Call 727-724-1525, ext. 233.

“Wild, Wild Pinellas,” 1:30-3:30 p.m., children ages 5-11 are invited to discover hands-on what life was like more than 100 years ago. Theme is “Sift and Savor” as children try pioneer chores, socializing and samples from an open air “kitchen.” Heritage Village, 11909 125th St. N., Largo. Registration required. Call 727-582-2426.

Manatee Menagerie Live Auction, 5:30 p.m., live auction followed by entertainment by Tom Gribben and the Saltwater Band and Club Trini (including members of Jimmy Buffet’s Coral Reefer Band). Proceeds benefit the Outdoor Arts Foundation and Save the Manatee Club. Sirata Beach Resort, 5300 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. Call 877-474-7282.

November 18-19

“Pinellas County Rose Festival and Show,” rose experts, workshops, vendors and more. Sunken Gardens, 1825 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg. Call 727-784-1284.

Sunday, November 19

Holiday Gift Fair, noon-4 p.m., free opportunity to shop for Chanukay gifts and other holiday items, including Judaic and gift items, imported and by local craftsmen. Also, offering lunch, swimming pool access and big screen football. Golda Meir/Kent Jewish Center, 2010 Greenbriar Blvd., Clearwater. Call 727-736-1494.

Tuesday, November 21

Book Discussion Group, 2-3 p.m., discussing “Life of Pi,” by Yann Martel. Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Registration requested. Call 727-724-1525, ext. 233.

Great Books Discussion Group, 7 p.m., topic to be announced. Dunedin Library, 223 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. Call 727-298-3080.

November 22-26

22nd Annual Festival of Trees, noon-8 p.m. Wed.; 2-8 p.m. Thurs. (Thanksgiving); 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Fri. and Sat.; noon-5 p.m. Sun., holiday kick-off fundraiser for the Upper Pinellas Association of Retarded Citizens (UPARC), featuring more than 100 decorated trees by top designers, civic groups, businesses and individuals; room-sized vignettes and holiday inspired crafts and other merchandise. Entertainment, including a performance by local native Eric Darius 7-9 p.m. Fri.; photos with Santa, children’s crafts and games. Harborview Center, 300 Cleveland St., Clearwater. Call 727-797-8712.

Saturday, November 25

John Chesnut Park, 8 a.m., Clearwater Audubon Society Field Trip to view resident and migratory songbirds, raptors and more. Meet at parking lot near boat launch. Call 727-786-3716 or 813-496-2148.

“Cattleya Orchid Culture,” 11:30 a.m., presentation by Michael Polen, owner of Art Stone Orchids and past president of the West Coast Orchid Society, on caring for exotic orchids. Sunken Gardens, 1825 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg. Call 727-551-3148.

Tuesday, November 28

Contemporary Books Discussion Group, 7 p.m., features discussion of “Damascus Gate” by Robert Stone. Dunedin Library, 223 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. Call 727-298-3080.

Wednesday, November 29

“Is there an American system of elder care?” 4 p.m., talk by Marshall Seiden, CEO, Menorah Manor. An ASPEC Public Forum. Lewis House, Eckerd College, 4200 - 54th Ave. S., St. Petersburg. Call 727-864-7979.

Friday, December 1

Mayors’ Breakfast, 7:30 a.m., annual benefit for needy families in the Oldsmar and Safety Harbor areas. Tampa Bay Downs, 11225 Race Track Rd., Oldsmar. Call 727-724-1555.

“Festival of Hope,” 3 p.m., booths showcase the non-profit agencies where senior students have volunteered as part of a 40-hour service learning project. Hough Center, Fox Hall, Eckerd College, 4200 - 54th Ave. S., St. Petersburg. Call 727-864-7979.

Annual Christmas Tree Lighting, 6 p.m., live entertainment and performance by a children’s choir. Visit by Santa. The Gazebo, John Wilson Park, Main Street, Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1572.

December 1, 9

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 2

SPOTlight on Pets Festival and Adoptathon, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., outdoor event under the oaks, including family activities, raffles and crafts. Sponsored by SPOT (Stop Pet Overpopulation Together) and St. Pete Rec. Dept. Final judging for the SPOT Pet Photo contest. Azalea Recreation Center, 1600-72nd St. N., St. Petersburg. Call 727-545-3463.

Wednesday, December 6

Holiday Conservation Celebration, 6-10 p.m., Florida Native Plant Society Pinellas Chapter annual meeting and fundraiser with the St. Petersburg Audubon Society, featuring “Journal of Light,” photography program and booksigning with John Moran; silent auction; environmental exhibits. Pinellas County Extension, 12520 Ulmerton Rd., Largo. Call 727-544-7341.

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.

December 6, 20

Afternoon Ballroom Dance, noon-3 p.m. first and third Wed. monthly, featuring singer Lori Mann. Lunch available. Knights of Columbus, 512 S. Lincoln, Clearwater. Call 727-796-9164.

Thursday, December 7

Leadership Book Review, noon-1 p.m. first Thursday monthly, members of the business community, local government and others share inspirational books and authors. Sponsored by Leadership Pinellas. Clearwater Main Library, 100 N. Osceola Ave., Clearwater. Call 727-464-2312.

Friday, December 8

Historic Bok Sanctuary and Victorian Christmas Stroll, motor trip to Bok Tower Gardens, Belltower and Estate, Lake Wales. Following a carillon concert, return trip includes a stop at the University of Tampa’s Plant Museum for the annual Victorian Christmas Stroll. Sponsored by St. Petersburg College Lifelong Learning Center. Registration required. Call 727-341-4451.

Sunday, December 10

Holiday Arts & Crafts Show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., annual show sponsored by Safety Harbor Kiwanis Club and the City of Safety Harbor. Main Street, Bayshore to Ninth Ave., Safety Harbor. Call 727-726-4830.

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. “This ‘n That” is theme for November. 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.

Tuesday Open Drum Circle, 8-11 p.m., public invited, some drums provided. Dunedin Brewery, 937 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. Call 727-736-0606.

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.

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 p.m., opening for the season Nov. 16, featuring fresh produce, gourmet foods, flowers and plants, food vendors and a select group of handmade jewelry. 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.

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.