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By Times Staff Writer
Published September 29, 2007

Today

Healthy fun

Clearwater families are invited to participate in a national health and fitness day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Long Center, 1501 N Belcher Road, Clearwater. The event includes a scavenger hunt, bike maintenance clinic, volleyball, basketball, swimming, preschool programs, health assessments and more. Call (727) 793-2339, ext. 248.

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Today

Family festival: The 23rd annual Dunedin Cup/Kiwanis Regatta and Festival continues today from 10 to 4 p.m. with racing and family events in Marina Park on the waterfront in downtown Dunedin. Call (727) 734-3749 or visit the Web site at www.dunedincup.org.

Classic comedy: Arsenic and Old Lace will be performed at the Dunedin Community Center, 1920 Pinehurst Road. Show times and dates are 2 p.m. today and Sunday. Advance tickets are $12, $15 at the door, and available at the Dunedin Community Center, the Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center, 550 Laura Lane, and the Hale Activity Center, 330 Douglas Ave. Call (727) 298-3299.

Fall festival: Enjoy music from local blues bands, raffle drawings every two hours and free wine-tasting from 4-6 p.m. at the first annual Fall Festival presented by Got Wine & Cigars, 662 Main Street, Dunedin. Vendors will sell food and ice cream. Free admission. Call (727) 421-3031 or (727) 736-4077.

Military appreciation: The city of Largo is showing its support of military service and their families by hosting a free Family Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Largo Central Park, 101 Central Park Drive. Opening ceremony at 10 a.m. followed by entertainment, family games and resources, children's activities and a veteran's benefit seminar. Free lunch will be provided to active and non-active military personnel and their families, $1 lunch for non-military. Call (727)587-6740, ext. 5005.

Relax to reggae: Celebrate the end of day with arts, crafts and entertainment at Sunsets at Pier 60, ClearwaterBeach and hear reggae music from Garner and Ironhead. Event begins two hours before sunset and ends two hours after, weather permitting. Call (727) 449-1036.

Classical dance auditions: Dance auditions for The Nutcracker will be today and Sunday at Tampa Dancenter, 2735 Whitney Road, Clearwater. All roles are open, all ages welcome. Dancers with strong pointe work are needed. For audition times, call (727) 412-8885.

Photo exhibit: The public is invited to an opening reception for Safari Education featuring photographs of nature by James Corwin Johnson, Jake Fisher and others from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the ICOT Center, 13575 58th St. N., Clearwater. The free event includes a media and slide show, door prizes and complimentary wine and hors d'oeuvres. RSVP requested. Call (727) 538-4100.

Sunday

Musical program: Soprano Sara Buckley and pianist Constantine Grame will perform Song of Passion and Power at 2 p.m. at the Tarpon Springs Cultural Center, 101 S Pinellas Ave. The recital will also include works by Wagner, Handel, Rogers and Hammerstein, and more. Tickets are $15, $13 for Center members and students. Call (727) 942-5605, or buy online at www.tarponarts.org.

Steve Starkman & Friends: Be entertained by chamber music by violinist Steve Starkman, along with members of the Florida Orchestra, as part of the continuing 2007-08 Art For Faith's Sake Concert Series at 3 p.m. at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 455 Missouri Ave., Largo. Free, but donations accepted. Call (727) 585-9969.

Opera fun: The Sunstate Opera Society presents Fun With Opera, featuring romantic songs, Broadway tunes, and scenes from Madame Butterfly, La Boheme and Cavalleria Rusticana at 3 p.m. at Royalty Theatre, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater. Free parking in rear. $15 adults, $12.50 seniors. Call (441) 8868.

Monday

Beach concert: Celebrate the end of day with arts, crafts and entertainment at Sunsets at Pier 60, ClearwaterBeach and hear a variety of music from Acoustic Jake. Event begins two hours before sunset and ends two hours after, weather permitting. Call (727) 449-1036.

Employee art: Art from more than 140 local artists will be displayed during "Colors of Pinellas," the second annual exhibit of the National Arts Program for Pinellas County employees, retirees and their families. Exhibit is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday in the County Courthouse lobby, 315 Court St., Clearwater. Ends Oct. 31. Call (727) 464-4836 or visit www.ntlartsprog.org.

Tuesday

Fall films: The Tarpon Springs Recreation Department will show the movie Away From Her at 1 p.m. at the Tarpon Springs Community Center, 400 S Walton Ave. Free. Call (727) 942-5628.

Visions of nature: An Artists Vision: Florida Wildlife and Landscapes, acrylic paintings of the natural world by Thomas Brooks of Lakeland, will be on display from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday through Oct. 30 at Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs. Free. Call (727) 453-6800.

Writers Group: Regulars, newcomers and the curious are invited to bring copies of your 5-minute prose, poetry, mystery or humor for member critique at the Palm Harbor Writers Group meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Palm Harbor Library, 2330 Nebraska Ave. Call (727) 784-3332.

Scary scenery: Check out the Halloween display at the second annual Spooktacular at Regency Oaks Life Care Community, 2720 Regency Oaks Blvd, Clearwater, featuring thousands of miniature lighted and animated sights from 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays, and from 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through Oct. 31. Call (727) 252-0540.

Wednesday

Sentimental Expression: Enjoy creating a special Halloween, Thanksgiving or Christmas memory for a loved one or friend at the next greeting card artistry class from 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays at Largo's Highland Complex, 400 Highland Ave. Cost is $7 for residents, $8.75 for non-residents. Call (727) 587-6740, ext. 5005.

Talent show auditions: The city of Dunedin's 2007 Senior Talent Show is having open auditions for anyone over 50 with a special talent from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Oct. 3 and 4 at the Hale Activity Center, 330 Douglas Ave. Talent show will be presented Oct. 24. Call (727) 298-3299.

What's your opinion?: Be a part of Socrates Cafe, the popular discussion group where suggested topics are voted on to chat about from 1 to 2:45 p.m. at the Palm Harbor Library, 2330 Nebraska Ave. Free. Call (727) 784-3332, ext. 206 or visit www.philosopher.org.

Night Hike: Awaken your senses during a free night hike from 7-8:30 p.m. at Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Road, East Lake. Sturdy, closed-toe shoes are a must, flashlight optional. Not recommended for children under 10. Preregistration is required and space is limited. Call (727) 453-6800.

Thursday

Lawn & garden info: Bring your questions about gardening, native plants and landscaping to the lawn and garden help desk where horticulture agent Cindy Peacock will be available to help you at no charge from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Road, East Lake. For information and to register call (727) 453-6800.

Latin music: The Brazilian band O Som Do Jazz will perform bossa nova, samba and jazz music at 7 p.m. at the Dunedin Public Library, 223 Douglas Ave. Tickets are $5 at the library. Refreshments will be served after the concert.

Folk Art lecture: Art collector and gallery owner Jeanine Taylor will give a lecture on "An Introduction to Folk Art" at 7 p.m.in the lobby of the Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art, 600 Klosterman Road, Tarpon Springs. Cost is $5. Call (727) 712-5762.

Friday

Art opening: Attend the grand opening reception forFine Arts and Crafts for the Season, an exhibit featuring the work of 27 local artists, from 6-9 p.m. at Artist's Way Cooperative Gallery, 1403 Cleveland St., Clearwater. Call (727) 446-1708.

Art workshop: O Appalachia artist Cher Shafferwill lead a hands-on workshop for all ages from 10 a.m. to noon at the Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art, 600 Klosterman Road, on the Tarpon Springs campus of St. Petersburg College. Cost is $12. Call (727) 712-5762.

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