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Out and about

By Times Staff Writer
Published November 7, 2007

Today

Local author to speak: Elliot Heit, a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy, World War II Army pilot and a leader in the international travel industry, will talk about his autobiography, One of Eight, at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Dunedin Public Library, 223 Douglas Ave. A book signing will follow. (727) 298-3080, ext. 224.

Spice up your life: Create excitement on the dance floor when you learn how to salsa, merengue and cha cha at a beginner's Latin dance class 7:45-8:45 p.m. Wednesdays at Largo's Southwest Complex, 13120 Vonn Road. To register, call (727) 518-3125.

Family night hikes: Awaken your senses with a night hike from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Road in East Lake. Sturdy closed-toe shoes are a must and a flashlight is optional. Register in advance. Free. Recommended for families with children 10 and older. Call (727) 453-6800.

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

Yiddish music and history: Zalmen Mlotek, internationally acclaimed performer and authority in the field of Yiddish music, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine St. $50 for seating and special VIP reception with the artist, $25 regular admission, $23 center members and students. Call (727) 942-5605 or visit www.tarponarts.com.

Honoring veterans: Lake St. George Elementary School will present its 19th annual Veterans Day Parade and Celebration at 9 a.m. at 2855 County Road 95, Palm Harbor. Military guests will be honored. RSVP to Marsha Bergreen at (727) 669-1161.

Art talk: The Dunedin Fine Arts Coffee and Conversation Series presents Michaela Oberlander, Egyptian art historian, who will explore Egyptian funerary art noon-1 p.m. Thursday at the Palm Cafe in the Dunedin Fine Arts Center, 1143 Michigan Blvd. Free coffee. Call (727) 298-3322 or visit www.dfac.org.

Flea market: The Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 2550 indoor flea market is 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday and Friday at 360 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. Rent a table for $3. Proceeds go to the American Cancer Society. Also accepting donations of canned goods for the homeless. (727) 784-8922.

Taste of Mexico: Explore Mexico in video, talk and sampling of regional foods 5-9 p.m. at Casa Tina, 369 Main St., Dunedin. Free. Call (727) 734-9226 or visit www.casatinas.com.

Speak your mind: Help guide Clearwater's public art displays at a public art planning workshop entitled Imagine Art Downtown!6:30-8 p.m. at the North Greenwood Recreation and Aquatic Complex, 900 N Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., Clearwater. (727) 562-4809.

Friday

Art opening: Meet Peruvian-born artist Patricia Filomeno Hunter 6-8 p.m. Friday at Art on the Docks, 735 Dodecanese Blvd., Tarpon Springs, where her paintings will be exhibited in her first gallery show entitled "Everyone Needs a Little Red in Their Lives." Call (727) 943-9298 or visit www.artonthedocks.com.

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