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Out & About

By Times Staff Writer
Published December 11, 2007


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Today

Folksy performance

Susan Boyer Haley and her husband Bill will sing folk carols accompanied by dulcimer, banjo and mandolin at 7 p.m. at the Dunedin Public Library, 223 Douglas Ave. Free. Refreshments served. For information, call (727) 298-3080, ext. 224.

Today

Free concert: Swing to the high-energy sounds of the Jive Aces at a free concert from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Winter Wonderland at Drew and Fort Harrison, Clearwater. Donations of non-perishable food or unwrapped toy will be accepted for charity. Open through Dec. 21. Hours are 6-9 p.m. weeknights and 1-9 p.m. weekends. Call (727) 442-2099.

Chamber luncheon: The Largo Middle School chorus will entertain at the Largo/Mid-Pinellas Chamber of Commerce annual holiday luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at East Bay Country Club, 702 Country Club Drive, Largo. Cost is $10 for chamber members in advance, $15 at the door and $20 for nonmembers. To register, call (727) 584-2321.

Wednesday

Concert: The choral department of East Lake High School, under the direction of Robert Knabel, will present a variety of seasonal music during its annual winter concert at 7 p.m. at East Lake High School, 1300 Silver Eagle Drive, East Lake. Adults $4 at the door, children younger than 12 admitted free. Call (727) 515-1817.

Thursday

Holiday recipes: Join Publix Apron's Cooking School Chef Bil Mitchell as he demonstrates recipes for holiday entertaining from noon to 1 p.m. at the Clearwater Main Library, 100 N Osceola Ave. Free. Call (727) 4970, ext. 5284.

Breakfast with Santa: Children ages 3 to 5 and their younger siblings can join Santa for breakfast and a sing-along at 10 a.m. at the Palm Harbor Library, 2330 Nebraska Ave. Space is limited, registration required by calling (727) 784-3332, ext. 203 or 213.

Celtic Christmas: Boys of the Lough will perform traditional Celtic music at 7:30 p.m. at the Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine St. Reserved seating is $30, $28 for center members, $15 for children. Call (727) 942-5605.

Old-fashioned holiday: Create a basket while learning basic and intermediate skills at a basket making workshop from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Heritage Village, 11909 125th St. N, Largo. Fee charged; prepaid registration required. While at the village, check out the historical homes decked out in holiday finery. Call (727) 582-2426.



 

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