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Out and about

By TIMES WIRES
Published February 8, 2007

Unless otherwise noted, phone numbers are area code 727.

TODAY

Wine and food tasting benefit: The Greater Palm Harbor Area Chamber of Commerce's wine and food tasting event, "Evening Extraordinaire," is scheduled for 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Safety Harbor Resort and Spa. The event features cuisine from local restaurants and samples of domestic and foreign wines as well as a silent and a live auction. Proceeds benefit chamber programs that include economic development efforts, scholarship funds and small business assistance. Tickets are available through the chamber office, 1151 Nebraska Ave., for $30 or at the door for $35. Call (727) 784-4287.

Feb. 17

Women's Day Away Retreat: Kali Schnieders , author of Truffles from Heaven, will be the guest speaker for a Women's Day Away Retreat 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 17 at St. Paul United Methodist Church's Christian Life Enrichment Center, 119 Highland Ave., Largo. Her program presents inspiration for meeting the challenges of daily life through examples of God's grace in her personal experiences. Registration before Feb. 9 is $25, and after that $30. The cost includes coffee and croissant and lunch. Child care for infants through fifth grade will be provided. For more information or to register, call 585-4758.

March 17

Book discussion: Author and former Chicago Tribune columnist Bob Greene will discuss his newest book, And You Know You Should Be Glad, an exploration of the power of friendship, at 1 p.m. March 17 at the Largo Public Library, 120 Central Park Drive, Largo. Cost is $10 per person. For reservations, call (727) 586-7398.

Continuing

'Adventures in Opera': The Pinellas Opera League, in conjunction with the Marcia P. Hoffman Institute, is holding "Adventures in Opera," a series of six Wednesday programs from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the theater of the Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute at Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 N McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater. The remaining programs are:

-Feb. 25: "Zarzuela - Spain's Operatic Tradition," presented by Madeline Crotty.

-March 28: "Legendary Opera Singers," presented by Blauner and Middy Larson.

-April 25: "Children in Opera," presented by Larson.

Cost is $5 per session, or $25 for all six in advance. Free parking. Call (727) 791-7400 or toll-free 1-800-875-8682.

Weaver's Guild exhibits: The Pinellas Weaver's Guild has exhibits on display until Feb. 26 at Clearwater Main Library, 100 N Osceola Ave., Clearwater. Formed in 1946, the guild sponsors workshops with widely known instructors and sponsors the study of spinning, dyeing, bobbin lace, beadwork and kumihimo - the ancient art of braiding ropes, belts, ribbons and decorative sashes. For more information and a list of workshops, call (727) 562-4970, ext. 5284.

Green Market: Stroll through Dunedin Green Market, which is in Pioneer Park, at Douglas Avenue and Main Street downtown, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Friday until April 27. Products available include Amish foods; coffee, tea and espresso; handmade soaps; organic cotton products; produce; spices; and tropical plants. For vendor information, call Richard Kendler at (727) 733-4215.

Peace vigil: The public is invited to a weekly peace vigil from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays at Edgewater Park, next to the Dunedin Marina, at Alt. U.S. 19 and Main Street, Dunedin. For more information, call (727) 733-1177 or (727) 734-8945 or visit www.stpeteforpeace.org.

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