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By Times Staff Writer
Published October 10, 2007

Today

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

Today

Big Rigs: The Clearwater Main Library is hosting a "Big Rig" day at 2:30 p.m. at Coachman Park. All ages can explore a variety of big rigs up close with stories and activities. Free. Call (727) 562-4970 ext. 5236.

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. 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 meets 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 is from 5 to 10 p.m., continues Friday 3 p.m. to midnight, Saturday 11 a.m. to midnight, and Sunday11 a.m.to 10 p.m. at Highlander Park, 903 Michigan Blvd. featuring German food, beer gardens, live entertainment, carnival games and rides. Call (727) 798-6336.

a.m. exchange: The Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce is hosting 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 for members who register in advance, $15 for members at the door, $20 for non-members. Call (727) 461-0011.

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