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Lights and Sirens Day

By Times Staff Writer
Published December 5, 2007

Today

Classical holiday: Celebrate the season with "Christmas at the Plaza," featuring the Bayside String Quartet and pianist Dr. Scott Behler, and an art show and refreshments,6-8 p.m. today at 100 Indian Rocks Road N, Belleair Bluffs.

Holiday open house: Unique hand-created ornaments by artists in the museum's collection, art teachers and museum volunteers will be on display and for sale at a holiday open house 3-5 p.m. today at the Gulf Coast Museum of Art, 12211 Walsingham Road, Largo. Gallery admission free during this event. Call 727 518-6833.

Social evening: The Florida Orchestra/North Suncoast Associates presents an evening of holiday music, refreshments and socializing at 6 p.m. today in the town hall at Regency Oaks, 2770 Regency Oaks Blvd., Clearwater. Tickets $25. For information and to RSVP, call Johanna Guzik at (727) 734-9727.

Author tea: Romance author Anita Lowe will be the guest at an author tea at 3 p.m. today at Dunedin Public Library, 223 Douglas Ave. A book signing will follow. Call (727) 298-3080, ext. 224.

Great minds: Share opinions at Socrates Cafe, a popular discussion group where suggested topics are voted on, 6-7:45 p.m. today at the Palm Harbor Public Library, 233 Nebraska Ave. Free. Call (727) 784-2332, ext. 203 or 213 or visit www.philosopher.org.

Thursday

A simpler time: Join the festivities with carolers, spiced cider, holiday treats and Mr. and Mrs. Claus as residents of the Allegro, an independent and assisted living facility at 1755 East Lake Road in East Lake, host a holiday open house 1-4 p.m. Thursday. RSVP to (727) 943-8878.

Laugh along: The comedy Greater Tuna opens Thursday and runs through Dec. 16 at the Francis Wilson Playhouse, 302 Seminole St., Clearwater. Shows at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Tickets $20 adult, $10 student. Reservations recommended. Call (727) 446-1360 or visit www.FrancisWilsonPlayhouse.org.

Thoughtful entertainment: The Clearwater High School Drama Department presents the calypso-flavored love story Once On This Island at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday at Clearwater High School, 540 S Hercules Ave. All seats $12. Call (727) 298-1620.

Feel the rhythm: All ages are invited to a drum circle presented by Giving Tree Books at 4 p.m. Thursday at the Tarpon Springs Public Library, 138 E Lemon St. Call (727) 943-4922.

Friday

Skateboard competition: Largo Recreation, Parks and Art invite skateboarders in middle or high school to compete 5:30-9 p.m. Friday at Largo Skate Park in Highland Recreation Complex, 400 Highland Ave. Free. Liability waiver required. Call (727) 518-3016.

Gilbert and Sullivan musical: The Gilbert and Sullivan Players present Thespis, or, The Gods Grow Old at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sundayat the Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 E Pine St. Reserved seating $20 ($18 for members and students). Call the box office at (727) 942-5605 or order online at www.tarponarts.org.

Seasonal songs: The East Lake Madrigal Singers present a holiday concert at 3 p.m. Friday at the Dunedin Public Library, 223 Douglas Ave. Refreshments will follow. Free. Call (727) 298-3080 ext. 224.

Meet the artists: Imago Art Group @ Trailside, 464 Douglas Ave., Dunedin, opens its latest show with an artist's reception 6:30-9 p.m. Friday. Free admission and parking. Refreshments will be served. Call (727) 733-5607 or (727) 736-6172.

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Today

This event gives seniors an up-close look at emergency vehicles inside the facility and an hour of demonstrations outside beginning at 10 a.m. today at the Hale Activity Center, 330 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. Free. RSVP requested to (727) 298-3299.

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