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By Times Staff Writer
Published October 12, 2007

Today

Films al fresco: Watch a classic, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, at Pioneer Park, corner of Main Street and Douglas Avenue, starting at dusk. Free. Call (727) 812-7598.

Blues at sunset: The piano/guitar team of Liz Pennock & Dr. Blues will perform from 7 to 9 p.m. at "Sunset Sounds" at Ulmer Park, 301 West Bay Drive, Largo. Free.

Oktoberfest: Dunedin's 18th annual Oktoberfest continues from 3 p.m. to midnight today, 11 a.m. to midnight Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday at Highlander Park, 903 Michigan Blvd. Call (727) 798-6336.

Saturday

Music appreciation: In honor of the first Universal Music Day, a "Cornucopia of Live Music" concert featuring 12 musicians will be presented from 6 to 9 p.m. at Unitarian Universalists of Clearwater Church, 2470 Nursery Road. Offerings accepted. Call (727) 804-4908 or (727) 531-7704.

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

Four-alarm fun: Largo Fire Rescue Station 41, 180 Fourth St. SW, will have an open house and Chili Cook-off from 5 to 8 p.m.Donations benefit the Children's Burn Foundation of Florida. Park across the street. Call (727) 587-6714.

Open house: Clearwater Fire & Rescue invites the public to an open house from 10 a.m. to 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. 51 at 1720 Overbrook Ave., and No. 50 at 2681 Countryside Blvd. with a special appearance by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays Street Team, a hitting and pitching tent, and special giveaways.Call (727) 562-4327, ext. 3199.

New exhibit: The work of internationally acclaimed artist Hessam Abrishami will be featured through Oct. 25 at Syd Entel Galleries, 247 Main St. in Safety Harbor. Call (727) 725-1808.

Research your past:Mary Kay Heitmann will present a genealogy workshop 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 Tarpon Springs Recreation's flea market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Tarpon Springs Community Center and Gymnasium, 400 S Walton Ave.

Sunday

The jazz age: The Clam Bayou Jazz Band will perform music from the "Great Gatsby" era at 3 p.m. in the Community Room of the Palm Harbor Library, 2330 Nebraska Ave. Free.

Healthy fun: Families can enjoy a free pool party, refreshments and live music at the "Quality of Life Extravaganza," a health fair that includes screenings, flu shots and fitness demonstrations from noon to 4 p.m. at the Golda Meir/Kent Jewish Center, 2010 Greenbriar Blvd., Clearwater.

Big-band sounds: The University of Tampa Jazz Band will present big-band favorites from the 1940s to today at 3 p.m. at Peace Memorial Presbyterian Church, 110 S Fort Harrison Ave., Clearwater. Free. Call (727) 461-1818 or (727) 446-3001.

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