Out and about
By Times Staff Writer
Published October 9, 2007
Today
Casting call: Auditions will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Dunedin Community Center, 1920 Pinehurst Road, for actors ages 6 to 11 who can sing, rap, juggle, do gymnastics or martial arts for the Dunedin Showcase Theater's production of A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court. Call Tammy at (727) 744-9236 or Marge at (727) 734-1208.
Women helping women: Enjoy networking opportunities, food vendor booths and women-related educational classes, including health, finances and career-related subjects at the second annual Women's Symposium, presented by Women In Networking from 5 to 9 p.m. at HCA, 31975 U.S. 19 N, Palm Harbor. Registration is $10. All proceeds will benefit the Women's Resource Center, Education Station and American Cancer Society. Call Susan Senger at (727) 781-0917.
Book discussion: Spend an evening with author Francine Pappadis Friedman, who will discuss her book MatchDotBomb: A Midlife Journey Through InternetDatingat 7 p.m. at the Tarpon Springs Library, 138 E Lemon St. Refreshments provided by Mykonos Restaurant and Fournos Bakery. Free. Call (727) 943-4922.
Dinner dance: Indulge your continental tastes with a pasta dinner and dance from 5 to 8:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Italian American Club of Greater Clearwater, 200 McMullen Booth Road. Cost is $7 for members, $9 for nonmembers. Call (727) 791-8698.
Wednesday
A good laugh: Dr. George Frein will portray Mark Twain in "Mark Twain On American Humor" at 7 p.m. at the Dunedin Public Library, 223 Douglas Ave. Free. Call (727) 298-3080, ext. 224.
Master Gardeners Series: Learn how to design your garden in Part 2 of the program in 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. classes at the Palm Harbor Library, 2330 Nebraska Ave. Free. Space is limited. To reserve a seat, call the Pinellas County Extension Office at (727) 582-2673.
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 to 3 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays, and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through Oct. 31. Call (727) 252-0540.
Peace vigil: 4:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays at Edgewater Park, next to the Dunedin Marina, at Alt. U.S. 19 and Main Street, Dunedin. Call (727) 734-8945 or visit www.stpeteforpeace.org.
Thursday
A little night music: Picnic under the stars as the Florida Orchestra presents Target Pops in the Park, a fun mix of familiar symphonic and pop favorites at 7 p.m. at Coachman Park, Clearwater. Canned goods will be accepted for the Tampa Bay Harvest food drive. Call (813) 286-2403, toll-free 1-800-662-7286 or visit www.floridaorchestra.org.
Concert: Bobby Tess and the Dixie Chaps will perform from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Coconuts Comedy Club, 2950 Gulf to Bay Blvd., Clearwater. Admission $5. Call (727) 724-3379.
Art talk: Have a coffee and talk with artist Sally Robertshaw, creator of handmade books, at this month's Coffee and Conversation Series at noon at the Palm Cafe at the Dunedin Fine Arts Center, 1143 Michigan Blvd. Call (727) 298-3322.
History buffs: The Palm Harbor Historical Society will hold its annual meeting at 7 p.m. at the North Pinellas Historical Museum, 2943 Curlew Road, Palm Harbor. The public is invited. Call (727) 724-3054.
Oktoberfest: Dunedin's 18th annual Oktoberfest begins from 5 to 10 p.m., continues Friday 3 p.m.-midnight, Saturday 11 a.m.-midnight, and Sunday11 a.m.-10 p.m. at Highlander Park, 903 Michigan Blvd. featuring four days of German food, beer gardens, live entertainment, carnival games and rides. Call (727) 798-6336.
a.m. exchange: The Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce invites current and prospective members to a special networking breakfast from 7:45 to 9:30 a.m. at Smokey Bones BBQ & Grill, 2693 Gulf to Bay Blvd., Clearwater. Great door prizes. $10 pre-registered members, $15 members at the door or late registration, $20 non-members. Call (727) 461-0011.
Today
Sky rolling
Since opening in December of 2003, Largo Skate Park at Highlands Recreation Center, 400 N Highland Ave., has seen its share of talented area skaters and bikers. There is no entrance fee with waiver on file. Helmets are required. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Bikes are allowed from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. For more information, call (727) 518-3016.
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