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Out & About

By Tmes Staff Writer
Published December 5, 2007


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5 TOday

Lights and Sirens Day: 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 by calling (727) 298-3299.



5 TOday

Classical holiday: Celebrate the season with "Christmas at the Plaza," featuring the Bayside String Quartet and pianist Dr. Scott Behler, as well as an art show and refreshments from 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 from 3-5 p.m. today at the Gulf Coast Museum of Art, 12211 Walsingham Road, Largo. Gallery admission is free during this event. Call (727) 518-6833.

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

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

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

6 THURSday

A simpler time: Join in the fun with carolers, cider, 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.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. Times are 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $20 adult, $10 student. Reservations recommended. Call (727) 446-1360 or visit www.FrancisWilsonPlayhouse.org.

[Last modified December 4, 2007, 22:39:27]


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