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By Times Staff Writer
Published October 11, 2007

Today

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.

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Today

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 is $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 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 preregistered members, $15 members at the door or late registration, $20 nonmembers. Call (727) 461-0011.

Friday

Films al fresco: Watch this week's classic film,Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, courtesy of Friday Night Films in Pioneer Park (corner of Main Street and Douglas Avenue) starting at dusk.. Refreshments are available for purchase. The event is free and so is parking at the corner of Douglas Avenue and Virginia Street. Call (727) 812-7598.

Blues at sunset: The piano/guitar team of Liz Pennock & Dr. Blues will perform classic, contemporary and original blues from 7 to 9 p.m. at "Sunset Sounds" in Ulmer Park, 301 West Bay Drive, Largo. Free. Parking on site. Call (727) 587-6740, ext. 5017.

Spicy rhythms: Ray Olan and the Jazz Ole Band explore a spectrum of Latin/jazz/pop/salsa and Afro-Cuban dance music at 8 p.m. at Largo Cultural Center, 105 Central Park Drive, and salsa dance lessons are part of the show. Cabaret seating. Advance tickets $22, day of show $25 at cultural center box office. Call (727) 587-6751.

Saturday

Making music: In honor of the first annual Universal Music Day, a "Cornucopia of Live Music" concert featuring 12 musicians will be presented from 6-9 p.m. at Unitarian Universalists of Clearwater Church, 2470 Nursery Road. The free event promotes funding and encourages support of music enrichment programs. Love offerings accepted. Call Susan Golden at (727) 804-4908 or Yvonne Charnesky at (727) 531-7704.

Remember when: Enjoy coffee and refreshments as longtime residents share stories and photos of what is now the Brooker Creek Preserve from 10:30 a.m.-noon at Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center, 3949 Keystone Road, East Lake. Free. Preregistration required. Call (727) 453-6800.

4-alarm fun: Largo Fire Rescue Station 41, 180 Fourth St. SW, will open its doors from 5-8 p.m. for the 2007 Largo Fire Rescue open house and eighth annual Chili Cook-off, featuring station tours, games, police dog demonstrations and more. Sample chili from competing teams. Donations accepted. Proceeds benefit the Children's Burn Foundation of Florida. Parking available across the street. Call (727) 587-6714.

Open house: Clearwater Fire & Rescue invites the public to an open house with home fire safety demos, station tours, blood pressure checks from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the following stations: No. 44 at 950 Gulf Blvd., No. 45 at 610 Franklin St., No. 46 at 534 Mandalay Ave., No. 47 at 1460 Lakeview Ave., No. 48 at 1700 N Belcher Road, No. 49 at 565 Sky Harbor Drive, No. 50 at 2681 Countryside Blvd. with a special appearance by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays Street Team, hitting and pitching tent and special giveaways, and No. 51 at 1720 Overbrook Ave. Call (727) 562-4327, ext. 3199.

Research your past: Attend "Not Far From the Tree," a genealogy workshop presented by Mary Kay Heitmann, at 10 a.m. at the Tarpon Springs Public Library, 138 E Lemon St. Reservations requested. Call (727) 934-7831.

Bargain hunting: Rain or shine, come find a treasure at the Tarpon Springs Recreation Department's annual flea market from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at Tarpon Springs Community Center and Gymnasium, 400 S Walton Ave. Call (727) 942-5628.

"Hello Dollies": Examples of celebrity, advertising, career, ethnic and fashion dolls from antiquity to the modern age will be on display today through January in the Strum Gallery of the St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 Second Ave. NE. General admission $7, senior citizens 60+ and students with ID $5, children 7-17 $3, under 6 free. Museum hours are noon-7 p.m. Mondays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 10-5 p.m. Sunday. Call Bob Guckenberger at (727) 894-1052 or visit www.spmoh.org.

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