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Event explores nature of the saw palmetto

By TIMES WIRES
Published December 14, 2006

DUNEDIN - Serenoa repens, otherwise known as the saw palmetto, is a small, fan-shaped palm that grows along the southeastern coast of the United States. Seminole Indians once enjoyed its berries as an important part of their diet.

The Dunedin Nature Center invites the public to see palmettos that are more than 100 years old, learn about their amazing resilience to fire, their use as scrub brushes and medicine, their usefulness to wildlife and how to tell their age at a nature program from 9 to 10:30 a.m. today at the nature center, 1910 Ed Eckert Drive.

High school hosting variety show, auction

CLEARWATER - Singers, dancers, comedians, and serious dramatic actors will entertain at Countryside High School's variety show and silent auction at 7 p.m. Friday at the school's auditorium, 3000 State Road 580.

Cost is $5. Forty-five minutes before the show and during intermission, attendees can bid on items from themed baskets and imported wines to vacation packages.

Drama club to appear at Sponge Docks

TARPON SPRINGS - In the thespian tradition of old, members of the Tarpon Springs High School's Drama Club will perform at the Sponge Docks from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Both days the public will be treated to monologues, holiday spirit scenes, singers, solo instrumentalists, interactive dialogue with the audience and much more. Call (727) 934-9966.

Library to hold talk on Canadian history

TARPON SPRINGS - Join host Jerry Ciarcia and special guest speaker Keith Rosser for a discussion of Canadian history at 1:30 p.m. today at the Tarpon Springs Library, 138 E Lemon St. All ages are welcome and registration is not required. Call (727) 943-4922.

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