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By Times Staff Writer
Published October 28, 2007

28 Today

Exotic bird adoption: Dozens of exotic birds will be looking for new, loving homes, noon-4 p.m., Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 9099 130th Ave. N, Largo. Adoption is through Safe Haven Avian Placement Services, which provides rescue, education and permanent placement for homeless companion birds. Potential adopters should be able to commit to several hours of interaction with the birds a day. Bring completed applications to the event and proof of an appropriately sized travel carrier. To get information or fill out an application, go to www.safehavenfl.org orwww.SPCATampaBay.org or call 586-3591.

Pipes, piano and synthesizer showdown: Join the Horsley family's two teen prodigies for a unique blend of synthesizers, piano and the Palladium's own Skinner Pipe Organ, 3 p.m., Palladium, 253 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Includes works by Vivaldi, Bach, Handel, Widor, Sousa and variations on The Star Spangled Banner. $8-$15. Call 822-3590.

1 Thursday

Strictly Sail St. Petersburg: An all-sailboat show featuring displays in and out of water, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. today through Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Spa Beach Park, 615 Second Ave. NE, St. Petersburg. Sailboats from 6 to 50 feet, cruising gear, equipment, more than 100 seminars, special events, children's activities, parties and more. $12 weekdays, $14 weekend days. Any two days, $24. Free for children 15 and under. Call (800) 817-7245.

2 Friday

Monte Carlo Night: Third annual event features an evening of gaming, dining, dancing and a silent auction to support educational opportunities for women, 6-10 p.m., Treasure Island Yacht and Tennis Club, 400 Treasure Island Causeway. $55. Reserve a space online atwww.BPWMonteCarloNight.com or call 520-0790.

Get Downtown: First Friday street party features the music of the On Que Players, 5:30-10 p.m., on Central Avenue between Second to Third streets. Proceeds from beer and wine street sales benefit the Christmas Toy Shop. Free. Call 393-3597.

Car show and swap meet: Cars and crafts with a swap meet, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today and Saturday. The antique, semi and modified car show and judging is held from8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, England Brothers Band Shell and Town Square Plaza Park, 5121 80th Ave. N, Pinellas Park. Vehicles from 1987 and older of all makes and models are included. It's free to attend. Call 595-7554.

3 Saturday

Library book sale and Jazz Concert: Get great deals on books and enjoy toe tapping tunes by the Clam Bayou Jazz Band, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. today and 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Pinellas Park Public Library, 7770 52nd St. Free. Call 541-0718.

Community yard sale: 7 a.m.-2 p.m., Park Place Wesleyan Church, 4400 70th Ave. N. Call 526-3674.

Fish Head Ball: The Pier Aquarium invites you to wear your sombrero and enjoy an evening of food, music by the Surfin' Raccoons, silent and live auctions, mystery grab bags and more at the 14th annual ball, 7-11 p.m., the Hilton St. Petersburg, 333 First St. S.Proceeds benefit the Pier Aquarium. $50 advance, $55 at the door. Call 895-7437, ext. 206.

Gulfport Fall Festival: Auto show featuring all GM/Corvette vehicles and Ford/Mustang vehicles, 9 a.m.-noon, 2200-2400 Beach Blvd. S, Gulfport. There are 27 overall best of show awards. Dash plaques to all preregistered vehicles. Also automotive related vendors. Entry fee $20. Call 547-8082.

Birding 101: Slide presentation and then guided bird walk through the various environments of Boca Ciega Millennium Park, 7:30 a.m., 12410 74th Ave. N, Seminole. For all levels of birding experience. Call 588-4882 to reserve a spot.

Mountain Memories: Bluegrass concert, 7 p.m., Clearview United Methodist Church, 4515 38th Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Free. Call 545-3012.

4 Sunday

Bicycle Bash by the Bay: Bike rides, swap meet, outdoor gear demonstrations, bike rodeo, bike dealers, agencies and clubs, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Vinoy Park, Bayshore Drive and Seventh Avenue NE, St. Petersburg. Free. Call (813) 468-0064 or check the Web at www.bicyclebash.com.

Suncoast Singers: In a concert called We Love America,the singers will perform everything from Broadway to blues, from country to rap, 3:30 p.m., Palladium, 253 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg. $16 at the door. Call 822-3590.

03 Saturday

Art Arbor: Arts, crafts, bluegrass and folk music at this 27th annual family festival, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Boyd Hill Nature Park, 1101 Country Club Way, St. Petersburg. Also environmental displays, wildlife presentations and children's activities, plus entries and winners of the annual Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Photo Contest. Shown here is Wyatt Weniger, holding a Chilean rose-haired tarantula at last year's Art Arbor. $2, $1 for children. Call 893-7326.

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