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Out & About

By Times Staff Writer
Published December 18, 2007


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Today

Holiday concert: The Dunedin Concert Band will perform a holiday show at 7:30 p.m. today at the new Dunedin Community Center, 1920 Pinehurst Road. Free, but donations are welcome. Call (727) 812-4533.

Wreath sale: The Humane Society of Pinellas, 3040 State Road 590, Clearwater, is offering holiday wreaths made from fresh Noble fir and accented with cedar, juniper and ponderosa pine cones. $20. Call (727) 797-7722 or visit www.humanesocietyofpinellas.org.

Free critique: Studio 1212 invites artists to bring in their paintings for a free critique from 10 to 11:30 a.m. today at their gallery at 1405 Cleveland St., Clearwater. Call (727) 446-4566.

Artistic memories: Artists Paula Chaplinsky and Bernadette Weiers host "Creative Escapes," an exhibit of memory items created with paper, vintage photos, old books, tins, postcards, stamps and buttons, at the Clearwater Main Library, 100 N Osceola Ave., until Feb. 26. Call (727) 562-4970, ext. 5284.

B-I-N-G-O: Try your luck as the numbers are called every Tuesday evening at the AMVETS Post 67, 1825 Highland Ave., Clearwater. Early bird game begins at 6:30 p.m. Regular session starts at 7:30. Call (727) 631-0067.

Dinner dance: Indulge your continental tastes with a pasta dinner and dance from 5 to 8:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Italian American Club of Greater Clearwater, 200 McMullen Booth Road. Cost is $7 for members, $9 for nonmembers. Call (727) 791-8698.

Wednesday

Fundraising event: A fundraiser for the IMAGO gallery artists, who were burned out of their studios and gallery Dec. 9, will feature food, music and a live auction of donated artwork and other items from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Dunedin Fine Art Center, 1143 Michigan Ave. A $20 donation is suggested. Call Kaya at (727) 298-2233.

Spice up your life: Create excitement on the dance floor when you learn how to salsa, merengue and cha cha at a beginner's Latin dance class from 7:45 to 8:45 p.m. every Wednesday at Largo's Southwest Complex, 13120 Vonn Road. To get information on cost or to register, call (727) 518-3125.

Craft fair: The Clearwater Farmers Market presents its annual Holiday Craft Fair from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday in front of Clearwater City Hall, 112 S Osceola Ave. Fresh produce, cheeses, bakery items and green plants will be available as well as handmade jewelry, soaps, candles, and other holiday-themed items. Free admission and parking. Call (727) 461-7674 or visit www.clearwaterfarmersmarket.com.

Photo with Santa: Get a treat bag and a framed picture with Santa at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Clearwater Center, 1270 Turner St., Clearwater. Call Kim Hobson or Steve Kelly at (727) 443-7639.

[Last modified December 17, 2007, 20:59:04]


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