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By Times Staff Writer
Published October 16, 2007

Today

Herbal goodness 

The Florida Herb Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Clearwater Main Library, 100 N Osceola Ave. Natural lifestyle counselor and wholistic health educator Joel Chudnow will speak. Herbal swaps, membership applications and refreshments at 6:30. Call Gail at (727)393-3943 or Eleanor at (727) 447-6305.

Today

Free critique: Artists may bring their paintings to Studio 1212 Art Gallery, 1405 Cleveland St., Clearwater, for a free critique from 10-11:30 a.m. Call 727 446-4566.

Tropical style: Support the Florida Orchestra by attending Island Rhythms Soiree from 5-8 p.m. at the Nature Pavilion on Honeymoon Island at the end of Dunedin Causeway. Enjoy conch fritters, jerk chicken, punch, wine and live steel drum music. Tickets are $50. For reservations and information, call Johanna Guzik at (727) 734-9727.

Meet the author: Michelle B. Westin will give her acclaimed "Show, Don't Tell" writer's workshop, discuss her Elysian Chronicle fantasy series and sign and sell books from 6:30-8 p.m. at the East Lake Community Library, 4125 East Lake Road, East Lake. Reserve a spot by calling (727) 773-2665.

The write way: The Palm Harbor Writers Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Palm Harbor Library, 2330 Nebraska Ave. Bring a sampling of work for a member critique. Call (727) 784-3332.

Hometown artists: The Safety Harbor Museum of Regional History is showcasing the city's artists through a display of paintings, prints, calligraphy, photography and three-dimensional artwork. Most will be available for purchase. The exhibition runs through Oct. 31 at the museum, 329 Bayshore Blvd. S, Safety Harbor. Cost is $3 for adults, $2 for seniors and students, free to kids younger than 7. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Call (727) 726-1668 or e-mail info@safetyharbormuseum.org

Wednesday

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.

Colorful creativity: An exhibition of watercolors by Viv Ruegger titled The Alice Project, Ruegger's artistic interpretation of the timeless story of Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass, and The Figuerido, a sculpture by Cindy Jones, are on display in the Carnegie and Osceola galleries of the Clearwater Main Library, 100 N Osceola Ave. Hand-crafted jewelry by Mary and Otto Glass can be viewed in the library's first floor lobby. Exhibition ends Nov. 27. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Call (727) 562-4970, ext. 5284.

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. Wednesday through Sunday through Oct. 30 at the Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Road, East Lake. Free. Call (727) 453-6800.

Line dancing: Adults and seniors are invited to learn new and traditional line dances from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at Largo's Highland Complex, 400 Highland Ave. No partner needed. Join anytime. Call (727) 518-3016.

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

Rock 'n' roll: See guitarist Rick Derringer, whose hits include Hang on Sloopy, Come On, Let's Go, and Teenage Love Affair, in concert at 7:30 p.m. at the Largo Cultural Center, 105 Central Park Drive. Tickets are $28 VIP, $25 advance, $28 day of show. Call (727) 587-6793.

Native culture: The Kevin Locke Native American Dance Ensemble will perform dances, music and theatrical writings and performances representing several tribes at 7:30 p.m. at the Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 E Pine St. Reserved seating $22, $20 for center members and students. Call (727) 942-5605.

Beach music: The Spells music group will entertain from 7-9 p.m. at Sunset Beach at the west end of Gulf Road, Tarpon Springs. On-site concessions. Chairs and blankets are allowed, alcohol and pets are not. Free, but donations support the program. Call (727) 942-5628.

Succulent seafood: Cooters Raw Bar and Restaurant's 14th annual Crab Festival kicks off at 5:05 p.m. and runs through Sunday at 423 Poinsettia Ave., Clearwater Beach, featuring stone crab claws, king, snow and Dungeness crab and live music under a big tent. Call (727) 462-2668.

Migratory bird hike: Join bird watchers on a hike from 8-9:30 a.m. every Thursday during October at the Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Road, East Lake. Closed-toe, comfortable shoes are a must, and water and a hat are recommended. Free. Prereg istration is required. Call (727)453-6800.

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