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By Times Staff Writer
Published October 2, 2007

Today

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.

Writers group: Regulars, newcomers and the curious are invited to bring copies of your five-minute works of 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.

Wednesday

Talent show auditions: The city of Dunedin's 2007 senior talent show is holding open auditions for anyone older than 50 with a special talent from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at the Hale Activity Center, 330 Douglas Ave. The show is scheduled for Oct. 24. Call (727) 298-3299.

Visions of nature: An Artist's 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. Wednesdays through Sundays through Oct. 30 at the Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Road, East Lake. Free. Call (727) 453-6800.

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.

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 Preserve Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Road, East Lake. Sturdy, closed-toe shoes are a must, flashlight optional. Not recommended for children younger than 10. Preregistration is required and space is limited. Call (727) 453-6800.

Thursday

Latin music: The Brazilian band O Som Do Jazz will perform bossa nova, samba and jazz 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.

Lawn and 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.

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, Tarpon Springs. Cost is $12. Call (727) 712-5762.

Friday Night Films: Starting at dusk, the city of Dunedin will present the movieCasablanca at Friday Night Films in Pioneer Park (corner of Main Street and Douglas Avenue, Dunedin). Free. Different movies will be shown every Friday night during October. Hot dogs, ice cream and drinks will be sold. Call (727) 812-7598.

Crafts and music: The third annual "Bluegrass Strings and Crafty Things" features a homemade and natural craft show, children's crafts, train rides, concessions and live music from the Claire Lynch Band 6-10 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday in Largo Central Park, 101 Central Park Drive. Free. Call (727) 587-6740, ext. 5005.

Vintage fun: All teens are invited to attend a Great Gatsby party from 5-9 p.m. at the Dunedin Public Library, 223 Douglas Ave. Come dressed in 1920s gear and enjoy food, games, music and dancing from the Jazz Age. Call (727) 784-3332.

Saturday

Studio tour: Bring friends and make a day of it at the 15th annual Studio Waltz, an artist's open house studio tour and sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 13 sites throughout Clearwater, Dunedin and Oldsmar. See a wide variety of art and buy directly from the artists. Pick up a tour map at any Clearwater or Dunedin library, the Clearwater, Clearwater Beach and Dunedin chambers of commerce, and Dunedin Fine Art Center and Painted Fish Gallery, Dunedin. Call Susan Rollins Gehring at (727) 736-2466 or Barbara Hubbard at (727) 734-5663.

Celebrate the quilt: A quilt and quiltmaking exhibit featuring precision piercing, applique, photo transfer, beading and embroidery opens and runs through Nov. 28 at the Tarpon Springs Cultural Center, 101 S Pinellas Ave. Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, noon to 4 p.m. Saturday. Free. Call (727) 942-5605.

Wine and fun: Celebrate Italian pride from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. with live musical entertainment and free food with a wine purchase at Castle Winery, 320 E Tarpon Ave., Tarpon Springs. Call (727) 943-7029.

Explore the spiritual: Educate yourself in the rituals and history of various pagan religious paths at Suncoast Pagan Pride Day from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Unitarian Universalists of Clearwater Church, 2470 Nursery Road, Clearwater. Lunch and dinner available, and vendors will be on-site. For more detailed information e-mail athairn@verizon.net

Safety fair: Bring the whole family to a safety fair from 3 to 6 p.m.at Trinity Alliance Church, 2577 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs. The event will include self-defense demonstrations, fire trucks, a Coast Guard 20-foot speedboat, police tracking dogs, a moonwalk, hayride, games, door prizes, cake walk, and a hot dog with chips and drink for $1. Call (727) 232-1573.

Get involved: The Greater Tarpon Springs Democratic Club is hosting a Celebration of Youth/Win 2007 Picnic at 11:30 a.m., with candidates at 1 p.m., in shelter No. 8 at Anderson Park, Tarpon Springs. The park entrance is on the east side of U.S. 19 between Klosterman Road and Tarpon Avenue. Cost is $10, free for high school age and younger. Call (727) 937-8590.

Safety fair: Bring the whole family to a safety fair from 3 to 6 p.m.at Trinity Alliance Church, 2577 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs. The event will include self-defense demonstrations, fire trucks, a Coast Guard 20-foot speedboat, police tracking dogs, a moonwalk, hayride, games, door prizes, cake walk, and a hot dog with chips and drink for $1. Call (727)232-1573.

Use the trail  

Bicyclists prepare to cross Dunedin's Main Street on the Pinellas Trail, a 34-mile, lusciously green corridor lined with old oaks, peaceful streams and diverse wildlife. The trail is accessible from almost any point along its route from Tarpon Springs to St. Petersburg and is a great choice for bicycling, jogging or a relaxing stroll. Open during daylight hours daily. No alcohol, electric bikes or motorized vehicles allowed.

DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD Times (2004)

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