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Out and about

By Times Staff Writer
Published November 10, 2007

Today

Skateboard fun: The Ian Tillmann Foundation's fundraising skateboard competition is from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today 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.

Navajo art: The Plainsmen Gallery celebrates its grand re-opening with a reception for Navajo artist Rex Begaye from noon to5 p.m. today at 2450 Sunset Point Road, Clearwater. The show runs through Nov. 28 and features artwork by other western and wildlife artists. Call (727) 726-5100.

Concert and jazz bands: The Clearwater Community Concert and Jazz Bands will perform today 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, Concert Band at 3. Free. Call (727) 791-2603.

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

Yard sale and craft show: A community yard sale and craft show will be from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. today at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 512 S Lincoln Ave., Clearwater. Breakfast and light lunch can be purchased. 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. today at Moccasin Lake Park, 2750 Park Trail Lane, Clearwater. Hear storytelling and bring a drum along. Cost is $5 for ages 13 and older; $3 for ages 3-12, and $1 for ages 2 and younger. Refreshments provided. The concert will move inside if weather is bad. Call (727) 462-6024.

Book sale: Find great deals on books (from 25 cents to $1) at an outdoor book sale from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. today at East Lake Community Library, 4125 East Lake Road. Call (727) 773-2665.

Sunday

Christmas under the oaks: Arts and crafts show with 100 exhibitors is scheduled 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday at Coachman Park, 301 Drew St., Clearwater. Cost is $2. No pets allowed. Call (727) 723-0888 or visit www.clearwaterjuniors.org.

Classical concert: Florida Orchestra musicians will exhibit their talents on the fortepiano, oboe, flute and bassoon as they present works by Mozart, Haydn and other composers at 3 p.m. Sunday at Peace Memorial Presbyterian Church, 110 S Fort Harrison Ave., Clearwater. No ticket needed, an offering will be taken. Call (727) 446-3001 or (727) 461-1818.

Jazz in the stacks: The six-piece Clam Bayou Jazz Band led by Frank Greenstreet will present Songs of World Wars I & II at 3 p.m. Sunday in the community room of the Palm Harbor Library, 2330 Nebraska Ave. Free. Light refreshments served. Call the library at (727) 784-3332 or Greenstreet at (727) 784-8908.

Antiques show: Browse antiques from 50 dealers 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday at Antique Alley, 580 N Indian Rocks Road, Belleair Bluffs. Free admission. Rain date is Nov. 18. Call (727) 581-6585.

Monday

20 years of adventure:St. Petersburg Times outdoors editor Terry Tomalin will share a power point presentation, "Walk on the Wild Side," illustrating his many adventures, from cave-diving to blue water sailing, at 7:30 p.m. Monday at Chapel-by-the-Sea, 54 Bay Esplanade, Clearwater Beach. Call (727) 446-0430.

Chamber music: Enjoy an evening of chamber music featuring the Florida Orchestra Chamber Players Monday in the Margaret Heye Great Room of Ruth Eckerd Hall, 111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater. Cash bar and complimentary dessert and coffee at 7 p.m.; concert 8 p.m. $24. Call (813) 286-2403 or toll-free 1-800-662-7286.

Honoring veterans: A Veteran's Day service will begin at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Curlew Hills Memory Gardens, 1750 Curlew Road, Palm Harbor, and will include guest speakers and hundreds of participants from more than 20 veterans' organizations. Light refreshments will be offered following the ceremony. Call (727) 789-2000.

Sunday

Original drama 

Actress and playwright Nan Colton will present a one-woman dramatization of the life of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo, pictured above, at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Gulf Coast Museum of Art, 12211 Walsingham Road, Largo. Tickets are $20 for museum members, $25 nonmembers, and includes exhibition admission. Refreshments served after show. For reservations call (727) 518-6833, ext. 204 or e-mail cklova@gulfcoastmuseum.org.

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