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Out and about
By TIMES STAFF
Published March 10, 2007
Unless otherwise noted, phone numbers are area code 727. 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 Farmer's Market: From jicamas to pineapples, the Downtown Clearwater Farmers Market is full of fresh food. The weekly market is celebrating its 12th year of offering seasonal fruits, vegetables, cheeses, breads and honey from all over the country. The market is open from 8 a.m. to1:30 p.m. each Wednesday until April 25 in front of Clearwater City Hall. In addition to fresh fruit, homemade chocolate and macaroni, there is homemade honey from a Pinellas source that comes in seasonal flavors. The event also features other ready-to-eat food like hot dogs, popcorn and ribs. The market is 99 percent green, which means the majority of the sellers offer food, not crafts. However, jewelry and some kitchen linens are for sale. There is music from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The weekly meet is also a Jolly Trolley stop and nets more than 500 visitors. Call 461-7674. '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: -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. Fish fry: Feast on fish and/or shrimp with side dishes from 6 to 8 p.m. Fridays at the AMVETS Post 67, 1825 N Highland Ave., Clearwater. Cost is $7 per person. Call 631-0067.
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