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By TIMES STAFF
Published August 12, 2007

12 Today

Band concert: The Masonic Band of St. Petersburg, conducted by Peter Harris, presents a free concert, 4 p.m., Masonic Home, 3201 First St. NE, St. Petersburg. Call 584-1391.

13 Monday

Poets Live: A family-friendly open-mike poetry reading, 6 p.m., in the First Floor Reading Room of the Largo Public Library, 120 Central Park Drive. Free. Call 587-6715.

14 Tuesday

General nutrition: Presented by a Pinellas County Extension expert, 1 p.m., Sunshine Center, 330 Fifth St. N, St. Petersburg. Learn healthy eating issues such as the new MyPyramid, how to interpret the new food label, stress and nutrition and more. Free. Call 582-2293.

17 Friday

History of smuggling in Florida: Anyone who lives near water can easily conjure images of rumrunners and schooners full of contraband sliding through darkened waters to secret assignations. These images come to life when journalist and author Stan Zimmerman speaks, 7 p.m., Heritage Village, 11909 125th St. N., Largo. The talk is based on his book, A History of Smuggling in Florida: Rumrunners and Cocaine Cowboys. Book sale and signing follows the program. Free. Call 582-2123.

Vital to Life program: "Decomposition: A Yucky Process" is presented by Dr. Bruce Rinker, director of Pinellas County's Environmental Lands Division, 7 p.m., Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Drive NE, St. Petersburg. Learn how some organisms thrive from the demise of others. For ages 10 and older. Free. To register, call 453-6500.

S'Real Friday: Featuring the grooves of Sol Caliente, playing Latin compositions with sophisticated guitar work set against earthy percussion, 5-8 p.m., at the Salvador Dali Museum, 1000 Third St. S, St. Petersburg. Enjoy the fusion of music, art, food and spirits while touring the museum. Free with museum admission, half-price after 5 p.m. Call 823-3767.

Healthy Fridays: Dr. Tami Horner speaks on "Osteoarthritis, Nonsurgical Options," 2 p.m., Main Library Auditorium, 3745 Ninth Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Free. No reservations required. Call 893-7724.

18 Saturday

Adopt your new best friend: In recognition of National Homeless Animals Day, the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals hosts an adoption event, noon-5 p.m., 9099 130th Ave. N, Largo. Rescue groups will attend with adoptable dogs. Visitors can learn about feline, canine and rabbit behavior. Free snacks for dogs. Call 586-3591.

'Passages of Martin Luther King': Gospel music from the play performed by the American Singers, 7:30 p.m., Studio@620 620 First Ave, N, St. Petersburg. Also at 7 p.m. Aug. 19. Sunday's performance is followed by a social justice discussion moderated by Ray Arsenault, author of Freedom Riders 1961 and the Struggle for Racial Justice. $15-$20. $10 students and seniors. Call 895-6620.

Compost Happens workshop: Learn what can or cannot be added to the compost bin, 10 a.m., Weedon Island Preserve. Pinellas residents receive a free compost bin while they last. Free. Register at 582-2673.

Back to School Fair: Entertainment, food, door prizes, free health screenings and more, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Jordan Park Apartments, 1245 Jordan Park St. S, St. Petersburg. Free Call 824-6999 or 322-9327.

Healthy Soil's the Key: Join Master Gardener Mary Ellen Warner as she shows how to care for soil, 11:30 a.m., Sunken Gardens, 1825 Fourth St. N, St. Petersburg. Free with garden admission. Call 551-3148.

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