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Things to do

Flurries of autumn fun

November is packed with things to do, whether it's checking out new boats, eating ribs or shopping at craft fairs. Here are a few ideas to get you going.

By NANCY PARADIS
Published October 31, 2006

Strictly Sail boat show, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thur.-Sat., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sun., Spa Beach at the Pier, St. Petersburg. $10 weekdays, $12 weekends, children under 15 free with purchase of adult ticket. Toll-free 1-800-817-7245; www.strictlysailstpete.com.

Ruskin Seafood Festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat. and Sun., E.G. Simmons Park, 2401 19th Ave. NW, Ruskin. $5, $4 seniors, free for children under 12. www.ruskinseafood festival.org.

Coffee talk for people 55 plus: Nan Colton's "Short Stories in Steuben Glass," gallery tour and refreshments, 10:30 a.m. to noon Nov. 8, Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg. Free with museum admission. 727 896-2667; www.fine-arts.org.

Ribfest, ribs competition and performances by national and local bands, including Cheap Trick, Guess Who and Toto, Nov. 10-12, Vinoy Park, Bayshore Drive & Seventh Avenue NE, St. Petersburg, $6 advance tickets, $10 day of event. (727) 528-3828; www.ribfest.org.

Make A Difference Volunteer Fair, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 10, Regency Oaks, 2720 Regency Oaks Blvd., Clearwater. Keynote speaker Wendy Spencer, CEO of the Governor's Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service (formerly Volunteer Florida) at 10 a.m., followed by exhibits by local volunteer organizations. Free, lunch included. Registration required. (727) 791-3381.

Third Annual Roser Park Art Festival, a fine art and fine craft event, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 11, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 12, Roser Park Drive, St. Petersburg. (727) 822-7582; www.roserpark.net

"Treasures in the Attic, How to Avoid Getting Ripped Off when Selling Antiques," a Pinellas Education Foundation Seniors & Scholars breakfast, 9 to 11 a.m. Nov. 13, Gus A. Stavros Institute, 12100 Starkey Road, Largo. Free. Reserve by Monday. (727) 588-4816.

Senior Friendly Extravaganza, with free health screenings; flu shots (free for Medicare Part B subscribers and through some health insurers; $30 for others); and entertainment, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 15 and 16 at Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg. On Nov. 16, singer Pat Boone , will appear. Admission and parking are free. Call toll-free 1-888-670-0040.

Reader's Digest Book Fair, books, gifts and stationery at 30 to 70 percent discount, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 17, Regency Oaks, 2720 Regency Oaks Blvd., Clearwater. (727) 252-0540, toll-free 1-800-925-2588.

Send event listings for inclusion to Nancy Paradis, Life Times, the St. Petersburg Times, P.O. Box 1121, St. Petersburg, FL 33731-1121, or e-mail nparadis@sptimes.com.

[Last modified October 30, 2006, 19:33:51]