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By Times Staff Writer
Published October 26, 2007

TODAY

African violet lovers: The Upper Pinellas African Violet Society will present many varieties of flowering African violets, starter plants, leaves and supplies from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today and Saturday at St. Matthias Lutheran Church, 2751 Sunset Point Road, Clearwater. Members will answer questions and help with problem plants. Call Phyllis King at 727 398-7450 or e-mail Glenn Shelton at shelgl@yahoo.com

MOAA golf tournament: Participate in the first Military Officers Association of America Golf Tournament and Military Appreciation Day at Cove Cay Country Club, 2612 Cove Cay Drive, Clearwater. Registration at 7:30 a.m.; shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. $65 entry fee includes golf, lunch, goodie bag and an opportunity to win a 2008 Chevy Malibu. Call Keith Kurber at (727) 421-8873 or Sue Morse at (727) 799-9275.

Berlin Wall art: Opening reception for the inaugural showing of the Berlin Wall Art Collection, 5-8 p.m. at Syd Entel Galleries, 247 Main St., Safety Harbor. Exhibit hours will be 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and noon-2 p.m. Sunday. Call (727) 725-1808.

Nature comes alive: Hear a narrative of the experiences of naturalist and artist William Bartramfrom 10 a.m.-noon at Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs. Free. Recommended for adults. Registration required. Call (727) 453-6800.

SATURDAY

British car show: The Tampa Bay Austin-Healey Club is sponsoring its 21st annual All-British Car Show and Autojumbleat 8 a.m. at Crest Lake Park, 1500 Gulf-to-Bay Blvd., Clearwater, rain or shine, with all cars in position by 10:30 a.m. Awards presented at 2:30 p.m. to show winners in more than 30 classes. Registration, $25. Call Bud Keck at (813) 752-0186 or Ed Swartz at (813) 884-7171 or register online at clubs.hemmings.com/clubsites/tbahc.

Country Jubilee: Crafts, music and demonstrations grace Heritage Village's 30th birthday celebration from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at 11909 125th St. N, Largo. Call (727) 582-2123.

Books galore: Fourth annual Colossal Book Sale is from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Unitarian Universalists of Clearwater Church, 2470 Nursery Road. Bargain prices. Call (727) 733-7855 or (727) 531-7704.

Art show: Crystal Beach Outdoor Art Show is from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Live Oak Park. Call (727) 781-6859 or e-mail areyouartsy@yahoo.com

SUNDAY

Kite festival: Sport kite lessons and demonstrations, children's kite-building activities (while supplies last) and more, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Sand Key Park, 1060 Gulf Blvd., Clearwater. Free. See www.sunsetflyers.com or (727) 588-4852.

Bat appreciation: Join the Florida Bat Conservancy for an evening of batty activities from 6:30-8 at the Pinellas County Extension, 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo. Talk with bat experts while watching real bats eat their evening meal. Family program. Limited space. $3. To register call (727) 582-2673.

Roaring '20s tea: Attend a jazz-age tea from 2-4 p.m. at the Plumb House, 1380 S Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., Clearwater, with actors in character, a string quartet, croquet, light refreshments and children's activities. Period dress is encouraged. Call (727) 562-4184.

Puppet fun: Fabricate hand puppets and enjoy storytelling and refreshments from 12:30-2 p.m. at Pinellas County Jewish Day School, 1775 S Highland Ave., Clearwater. Free. RSVP by Friday. Call (727) 588-0100.

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