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This week

By Times Staff Writer
Published November 2, 2007


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TODAY

Sand volleyball: Join the Largo Adult Sports Entertainment and Recreation group for sand volleyball from 7-9 p.m. 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.

Dunedin green market: It's in Pioneer Park, at Douglas Avenue and Main Street in downtown Dunedin, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. every Friday until April 25. Call (727) 733-4215 or e-mail GreenMarketManager@verizon.net

Meet the artists: The Imago Art Group @ Trailside will exhibit works by the group's 16 artists and host a reception from 6:30-9 p.m.at 464 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. Call (727) 733-5607 or (727) 736-6172.

Medieval love story: King Arthur, Sir Lancelot and Lady Guinevere come to life in Lerner & Lowe's Camelot at 8 p.m.at the Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine St. Weekend shows continue through Nov. 18. Reserved seats, $25; or $23 for center members and students. Call (727) 942-5605 or visit www.tarponarts.com.

Golf for charity: The fifth annual CharityWorks Cup Challenge will have a shotgun team scramble at 12:30 p.m. 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 go toward toys for needy children. To register, visit charityworks.org/golf.htm. call (727) 447-2064.

SATURDAY

Fish fry: The Clearwater Historical Society will host an all-you-can-eat fry from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the recreation center at 1426 S Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., Clearwater. $8 adults, $4 children. Free parking. Proceeds help maintain the historic Plumb House Museum. Call (727) 804-2073.

Art Harvest: The 44th annual Dunedin Art Harvest returns to Highlander Park with more than 200 artists. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Continues Sunday. The park is at 1143 Michigan Blvd. Parking is $4 per car; a $2 shuttle is available at Curlew Road and Alt. U.S. 19. Free parking at Dunedin High. Call (727) 738-5523.

Dox-A-Palooza II: Dachshund Adoption Rescue & Education's event, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Crest Lake Park, 201 Glenwood Ave., Clearwater, features costume contests, races, a raffle and silent auction. Friendly, leashed dogs welcome. Visit www.daretorescue.com.

Largo fresh market: Pinellas County Extension's market opens from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo, and brings together produce, gourmet foods, plants, programs on gardening, a cooking demonstration, live music and grand opening of butterfly gardens. Call (727) 582-2528.

Crystal Beach art: Check out the Outdoor Art Show from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in Live Oak Park, two streets south of Alderman Road. Also: Fall crafts from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Community Hall, 517 Crystal Beach Ave. Free.

SUNDAY

Nature tour: Take a self-guided Garden Explorer Discovery Backpack Tour from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at Florida Botanical Gardens, 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo. A backpack, checked out at the front desk, is filled with needed items. Free. Plan on two-hour tour. To register call (727) 582-2581.

[Last modified November 1, 2007, 23:12:28]


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