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Pets and Santa

By Times Staff Writer
Published November 22, 2007


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SATURDAY

Pet photos with Santa will be available at the Humane Society of Pinellas, 3040 State Road 590, Clearwater, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. over three weekends; Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 1-2 and Dec. 8-9. Call (727) 797-7722.

TODAY

Dunedin sparkles: Downtown Dunedin will present an "Old-Fashioned Christmas" with festive light poles on display from Thanksgiving on Thursday through Jan. 3, and an outdoor concert, horse-drawn carriage rides, children's crafts and more Nov. 30. Call Steven Sherman at (727) 812-4533.

Holiday football: Bring your Thanksgiving Day football team to the Largo Sports Complex, 1640 McMullen-Booth Road, and sign up for game times at 9, 10 and 11 a.m. and noon. Reservations include use of flags and field markers. Referees and a trophy are available for an additional cost. Call (727) 587-6740, ext. 5016.

FRIDAY

Seasonal art: Browse original holiday-themed fine arts and crafts from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. daily at "Merry Fishmas," the annual holiday show at the Painted Fish Gallery and Clay and Paper, 350 Main St., Dunedin. Call (727) 734-5060, (727) 736-0934 or visit www.paintedfishgallery.comor www.claypaper.com.

Scottish party: Dance, sing and talk with friends both old and new at a Scottish ceilidh (party) from 6:30-10 p.m. every Friday at the Scottish American Society Hall, 917 Louden Ave., Dunedin. Call (727) 586-4188 or visit www.sas-dunedin.com.

SATURDAY

Modeling workshop: Professional model, actress and author Ro Martinez will teach the dos and don'ts of the modeling business, runway walking and poise in a teen modeling workshop for girls 13-18 from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.at the Palm Harbor Library, 2330 Nebraska Ave., ending with a fashion show. Free. Sign up by calling (727) 784-3332, ext 206 or stop by the library's Youth Services desk.

Art show: The Creative Artists Guild Inc. of Dunedin will present an outdoor art show in downtown Dunedin from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in Pioneer Park, on the corner of Douglas Avenue and Main Street. For more information,visit www.creative-artists-guild.com.

Wreath sale: Fresh pine wreaths will be sold in $30 and $40 sizes at the Humane Society of Pinellas, 3040 State Road 590, Clearwater. Call (727) 797-7722.

Dinner and music: 5 to 8 p.m. every Saturday at American Legion Post 119, 130 First Ave. SW, Largo. Filet mignon, potato and salad will be featured. Cost is $7. Music provided by Ann Marie. Call (727) 584-2038.

SUNDAY

Art explained: The Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art offers a docent tour at 2 p.m. every Sunday. Meet in the lobby of the museum, on the Tarpon Springs campus of St. Petersburg College, 600 Klosterman Road. Admission is free on Sundays. Call (727) 712-5762.

Illuminated Gardens: Florida Botanical Gardens, 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo, is illuminated with more than 425,000 holiday lights. Hours are 6-10 p.m. through Jan. 3. Free. Call (727) 582-2100 or visit www.flbg.org.

Take the floor: Scottish country dancing is offered every Sunday at the Scottish American Society Hall, 917 Louden Ave., Dunedin. Beginners class from 6 to 7 p.m., social dancing from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Call Connie Powell at (727) 787-3805 or Val Wade at (727) 947-4668.

[Last modified November 21, 2007, 21:28:47]


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