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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 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.
December 1-22
Winter Wonderland, 6-9 p.m. weeknights; 1-9 p.m. weekends, free playground, petting zoo, pony rides, entertainment, visits by Santa Claus and more sponsored by the Clearwater Community Volunteers of the Church of Scientology. Corner of Drew Street and Ft. Harrison, downtown Clearwater. Call 727-442-2099.
Wednesday, December 13
Chanukah Party, 7 p.m., Congregation B’nai Emmunah, Reform Jewish Synagogue, 3374 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-938-9000.
Thursday, December 14
Great Books Club, 1:30 p.m. second Thursday monthly, featuring a well-known novel. Clearwater Main Library, 100 N. Osceola Ave., Clearwater. Call 727-480-3515.
“Winter Wonderland,” 6:30 p.m., an evening of gourmet dining, dancing and live entertainment, including a “Rockette” style production. Silent and live auction featuring holiday gift items. Opportunity drawings for a trip to Las Vegas, a western Caribbean cruise and a trip to Paris. Presented by the Leading Ladies of PACT as a benefit for Youth Education in the Performing Arts. Reservations required. Heye Great Room, Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater. Call 727-410-8526.
Friday, December 15
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.
“Revolt in Modi’in,” Chanukah musical extravaganza, Congregation B’nai Emmunah, Reform Jewish Synagogue, 3374 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-938-9000.
Saturday, December 16
Holiday Parade, 1 p.m., annual parade featuring floats, classic cars, Shriners and Santa Claus. Main Street, Bayshore to Ninth Ave., Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1530.
Pet Day Program, 1-3 p.m., for children 5-12 years, how to care for pets, including ferrets, dogs, cats, birds and tortoises. Presentations by an animal shelter, a pet store, a veterinarian and sanctuary personnel. Nature Park at Suncoast Primate Sanctuary Foundation, 4600 Alt. U.S. 19, Palm Harbor. Registration requested. Call 813-404-6528.
Sunday, December 17
North Pinellas Annual Christmas Bird Count, coordinated by the Clearwater Audubon Society. Volunteers welcome. Call 727-781-0745.
Monday, December 18
Florida Senate Page Essay Contest Deadline, 5 p.m., students ages 15-18 eligible to enter a 100-word essay on “What is the most important issue that Governor-Elect Charlie Crist should tackle once he is inaugurated and why?” to receive appointment for one-week service as a Page during the 2007 session of the Florida Legislature. Office of Sen. Mike Fasano, 8217 Massachusetts Ave., New Port Richey. Call 727-848-5885 or 800-948-5885.
Tuesday, December 19
Book Discussion Group, 2-3 p.m., discussing “The Time Traveler’s Wife,” by Audrey Niffenegger. Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Registration requested. Call 727-724-1525, ext. 233.
Great Books Discussion Group, 7 p.m., “The Boy Without A Flag” by Abraham Rodriguez, Jr. and “Fellowship” by Franz Kafka. Dunedin Library, 223 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. Call 727-298-3080.
Thursday, December 21
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.
Friday, December 22
“Menorah Madness,” service followed by pot luck dinner. Congregation B’nai Emmunah, Reform Jewish Synagogue, 3374 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-938-9000.
Monday, January 1
New Year’s Day brunch, 11 a.m., noon, 1 and 2 p.m., special menu and unlimited mimosas and Bloody Marys. Lincoln Heights Bistro, 603 Elm St., Safety Harbor. Reservations required by Dec. 24. Call 727-726-4210.
Tuesday, January 2
Contemporary Books Discussion Group, 7 p.m., features discussion of “Ceremony” by Leslie Marmon Silko. Dunedin Library, 223 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. Call 727-298-3080.
Wednesday, January 3
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.
January 3, 17
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.
January 5, 14
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, January 6
Pinellas Causeways, 7:30 a.m., Clearwater Audubon Society Field Trip to view water, shorebirds and raptors along causeway plus songbirds at Al Lopez Park. Meet at Clearwater Mall. Reservations required. Call 727-939-1549.
Moccasin Lake Nature Park, 8 a.m., Clearwater Audubon Society Field Trip to view resident and migratory songbirds, water birds and raptors in oak and xeric hammocks. Moccasin Lake Nature Park, 2750 Park Trail Ln., Clearwater. Call 727-447-9367.
Florida-Friendly Landscaping, 10:30-11:45 a.m., Pinellas County Extension Service presentation on use of native plants and the nine principles of Florida-Friendly Landscaping by Dale W. Armstrong, coordinator of the Florida Yards and Neighborhoods program. GCMA Auditorium, Gulf Coast Museum of Art, 12211 Walsingham Rd., Largo. Call 727-582-2426.
Sunday, January 7
Country Breakfast, 8:30-11:30 a.m., fundraiser for the Palm Harbor Community Activity Center, 1500 16th St., Palm Harbor. Call 727-771-6000.
Tuesday, January 9
“Pandemics and Security,” 7:30 p.m., Great Decisions Discussion Group at the Dunedin Library, 223 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. Call 727-298-3080.
Thursday, January 11
Great Books Club, 1:30 p.m. second Thursday monthly, featuring a well-known novel. Clearwater Main Library, 100 N. Osceola Ave., Clearwater. Call 727-480-3515.
Saturday, January 13
Lake Rogers Park, 8 a.m., Clearwater Audubon Society Field Trip to view songbirds and water birds plus Al Lopez Park. Meet at Countryside Shopping Town, Clearwater. Call 727-538-0688.
Vegas Night, 6:30-10 p.m., live entertainment, buffet, cocktails, prizes and more. Palm Harbor Community Activity Center, 1500 16th St., Palm Harbor. Call 727-771-6000.
January 13-15
Everglades National Wildlife Refuge, 7 a.m. departure, Clearwater Audubon Society Field Trip to view Everglades’ Shark Valley, Everglades at Flamingo and the Loxahatchee Wildlife Refuge. Reservations required. Call 727-781-0745.
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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., at the Dunedin Library, 223 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. Feature film every Tuesday. “Horatio Hornblower,” four-part A&E series for December. 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.
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