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By Times Staff Writer
Published October 31, 2007

Today

SUMMERTIME MARKETPLACE: Shop, be entertained and go trick-or-treating at the final Downtown Clearwater Summertime Marketplace from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Clearwater City Hall, 112 S Osceola Ave. Choose from products including produce, pumpkins, gourmet coffees, clothing, smoothies, ice cream and more. Call (727) 461-7674.

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Family fun: As an alternative to Halloween, the Upper Pinellas County Ministerial Alliance is sponsoring Family Fun Night from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Greenwood Panther Field on Holt Ave., Clearwater, across from the old Martin Luther King Jr. Center. This free event includes refreshments, door prizes and live entertainment. Call Bethany CME Church at (727) 441-4689.

Opening night: Join the First Nighters group for a gala premiere of the musical Bells Are Ringing at 7 p.m. at the Francis Wilson Playhouse, 302 Seminole St., Clearwater. A $27 donation includes finger foods, desserts, champagne and show. For information and tickets, call (727) 734-5313 or (727) 738-9121.

1 Thursday

Woodcarving classes: Classes in woodcarving, woodburning and decorative wood painting begin Thursday and will be held in several area recreation and community centers. Classes are for ages 9 and older, beginner to advanced. Call Bob and Carolyn Marek for specific dates, times, venues and costs at (727) 726-7725.

Safety Harbor farmers market: Hand-crafted jewelry, produce, kettle corn and much more will be available every Thursday from 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Safety Harbor Farmers Market, 401 Main St., at the Downtown Safety Harbor Gazebo. Call Bob Fernandez at (727) 461-7674.

Live theater: The Judy Holliday musical, Bells Are Ringing, opens with shows at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Francis Wilson Playhouse, 302 Seminole St., Clearwater. Cost is $25 for adults, $12 for students. Reservations recommended. Call (727) 446-1360 Monday through Friday from 1:30-5:30 p.m. or visit www.FrancisWilsonPlayhouse.org.

Time to unwind: Learn holistic techniques for managing stress with Eva Chang, who will demonstrate Getting a Grip on Stress, at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Crystal Beach Community Hall, 517 Crystal Beach Ave. Free. Call (727) 771-7228.

2 Friday

Sand volleyball: Join the Largo Adult Sports Entertainment and Recreation group for sand volleyball 7-9 p.m. Friday at the Bayhead Complex, 375 Seminole Blvd., Largo, and a social afterward at Smiley's Coffee House, 12629 Ulmerton Road., Largo. Cost for volleyball is $3. Ages 18-35. Call (727) 587-6740 ext. 5016.

Golf for charity: The fifth annual CharityWorks Cup Challenge will have a shotgun team scramble at 12:30 p.m. Friday at the Belleview Biltmore Golf Club, 1501 Indian Rocks Road, Belleair. Entry fees: $150 individual; $600 foursome; $200 hole sponsor; and $20 dinner tickets for nonmembers. Half the event's proceeds will benefit the inaugural CharityWorks Holiday Gift Giving Fund that will provide toys for needy children. For more information and to register, call (727) 447-2064 or visit www.charityworks.org/golf.htm.

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