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By the Times staff
Published September 9, 2007

9 Today

Responsible Dog Ownership Day: An afternoon that's all about dogs, 2-6 p.m., St. Theresa's Church fellowship building, 4265 13th Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Includes a microchip clinic, American Kennel Club good citizens testing, information on hip dysplasia and eye testing. Call 846-7848 for more information.

11 Tuesday

'How Hurricanes ImpactEstuaries': Dr. David Tomasko, senior environmental scientist with the Southwest Florida Water Management District, speaks at 7:30 p.m., Lake Maggiore Environmental Education Center at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, 1101 Country Club Way S, St. Petersburg. Free. Call 893-7326.

General nutrition: Program by Pinellas County Extension experts, 1 p.m., Sunshine Center, 330 Fifth St. N, St. Petersburg. Learn about stress, the new MyPyramid, new food labels and more. Free. Call 582-2293.

14 Friday

Mad Hatter's tea party: Dress the part for a tea party based on Alice in Wonderland, 5:30 p.m., Sunshine Center, 330 Fifth St. N, St. Petersburg. Celebrate the center's 30th anniversary with tea, crumpets, cakes and cookies. Well-behaved children welcome. $10. Call 893-7190 to reserve a table.

Swing dance: Featuring the Venturas, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Gulfport Casino, 5500 Shore Blvd. Dance lessons at 8 p.m., plus dance exhibitions and contests. $11. Call 893-1070.

15 Saturday

Tai chi open house: Learn about the ancient Chinese exercise, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Taoist Tai Chi Society, 1833 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. N, St. Petersburg. Free. Call 896-2620 or check the Web at www.taoist.org/branches/usa/florida/stpetersburg.

Tropical floral design: Stephanie Anderson teaches striking floral design, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Sunken Gardens, 1825 Fourth St. N, St. Petersburg. Take home your work. $45. Register at 551-3148.

Antiques appraisal: Volunteer professional appraisers tell you what Aunt Sally's tea set or Uncle Bob's old books are worth, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 Second Ave. NE. Items include dolls, paper memorabilia, art, small furniture, jewelry, vintage clothing and fine china. $5 per item. Proceeds benefit the museum. Call to register: 894-1052, ext. 200.

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