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By TIMES STAFF
Published July 30, 2007
Events
HARRY POTTER'S BIRTHDAY: Inkwood Books invites Harry Potter fans to come and celebrate his birthday. There will be a book discussion on Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows and all attendees will get birthday cake. Winners of Inkwood's Potter Prognosticator's contest will be announced. 6:30 p.m. Tuesday; Inkwood Books, 216 S Armenia Ave., Tampa; free, but reservations are required. Call 813 253-2638.
ATHLETE'S ANSWER: Global Wellness Alliance and a panel of board-certified physicians host "Athlete's Answer: Safe, Legal Performance Enhancement." The seminar for coaches, parents and athletes takes place 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday; Global Wellness Alliance, 2701 Rocky Point Drive, No. 1030, Tampa; free. Call (727) 954-5173.
BLACK ON BLACK RHYME: One of the bay area's longest-running spoken-word groups hosts an open mike featuring local and national talents. 8 to 11:30 p.m. Tuesday; Cotton Club South, 2502 N Albany Ave., Tampa; free. Visit www.blackonblackrhyme.com or call (813) 810-3582.
ART FOR LUNCH: The Tampa Museum of Art hosts Art for Lunch, a brown bag lunch lecture. Guests may participate in discussions related to exhibitions. The speaker is Tampa's 2006 photographer laureate, Steven Gregory. Beverages and desserts provided. Noon to 1 p.m. Thursday; Tampa Museum of Art, 600 N Ashley Drive, Tampa; free for members, $2 off regular admission for nonmembers. Call (813) 274-8130.
Meetings
ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING: The Perry Harvey Sr. Park Advisory Committee will meet to ensure the cultural and historic elements of Central Avenue are preserved and represented in the Perry Harvey Park Sr. Master Plan. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Tampa Parks and Recreation Department, 1420 N Tampa St., Tampa. Call Fred Hearns at (813) 866-5205.
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