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By Times Staff Writer
Published November 8, 2007

TODAY

Yiddish music and history: Zalmen Mlotek, internationally acclaimed performer and authority in the field of Yiddish music, will perform at 7:30 p.m. 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. today at 2855 County Road 95, Palm Harbor. Military guests will be honored. RSVP to Marsha Bergreen at (727) 669-1161.

Flea market: The Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2550 indoor flea market is from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. today 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. Call (727) 784-8922.

Taste of Mexico: Explore Mexico in video, talk and a 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! From 6:30-8 tonight 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 from 6-8 p.m. 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.

Free concert: The band Ferengata will play a benefit concert for the Florida Sheriff's Youth Ranch from 7-9 p.m. at Emmanuel Community Church of Palm Harbor, 1150 County Road 1. Free. Call (727) 789-1800.

SATURDAY

Navajo art: The Plainsmen Gallery celebrates its grand reopening with a reception for Navajo artist Rex Begaye from noon-5 p.m. at 2450 Sunset Point Road, Clearwater. The show runs through Nov. 28 and features artwork by other nationally recognized western and wildlife artists. Call (727) 726-5100.

Concert & Jazz bands: The Clearwater Community Concert and Jazz Bands will perform a variety of music in the arts auditorium on St. Petersburg College's Clearwater campus, 2465 Drew Street. Doors open at 1 p.m., Jazz Band begins at 2 p.m., Concert Band at 3 p.m. Free. Call (727) 791-2603.

Chili Blast 2007: International Chili Society's Florida Championship. Teams compete in traditional red, chili verde and salsa categories. Winner advances to 2008 World Championship Chili Cookoff. Chili available for sampling. Also music, kid's activities. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Coachman Park, 301 Drew St., Clearwater. Free. (727) 781-6330; www.floridachili.com.

Wine and Blues Festival: Enjoy a wide variety of foods from local restaurants in addition to beer and wine from 5-11 p.m. at the 17th annual Wine and Blues Festival in Downtown Dunedin on Main Street between Louden Avenue and Broadway Street. Browse arts & crafts vendors along Main Street and be entertained by musical entertainment in Pioneer Park. Free admission. Call (727) 733-3197.

Stone Soup Project: Soup (from area restaurants) and bread dinner to benefit Shepherd Center to aid families in need. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at Tarpon Springs Train Depot Museum, 160 E Tarpon Ave., Tarpon Springs. Cost is $5 per bowl of soup, with carry-out available, museum admission free. Call (727) 943-4624 or (727) 939-2277

Yard Sale & Craft Show: A Community Yard Sale and Craft Show will be held from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 512 S Lincoln Ave., Clearwater. Breakfast and light lunch available for purchase. Call (727) 441-2159 or (727) 726-6964.

Indian culture: Enjoy an evening under the stars with American Indian music and drumming by performer and artist YaYa, from 7-9 p.m. at Moccasin Lake Park, 2750 Park Trail Lane, Clearwater. Hear storytelling and bring a drum to play along. Cost is $5 for ages 13 and older; $3 for ages 3-12, and $1 for ages 2 and younger. Refreshments provided. Concert is held indoors in case of inclement weather. Call (727) 462-6024.

Book sale: Find great deals on $1 hardback, 50-cent softcover and 25-cent paperback and children's books at a giant outdoor book sale from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at East Lake Community Library, 4125 East Lake Road, Palm Harbor. Call (727) 773-2665.

Skateboard fun: The Ian Tillmann Foundation's fundraising skateboard competition is from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Ian Tillmann Skatepark, 940 Seventh Ave., Safety Harbor. There is a $5 entry fee. Signed waiver and helmet mandatory. Children's art activities, inflatables and a product toss. Call David Ace at (727) 724-1530 or visit www.cityofsafetyharbor.com.

Today

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

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