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By Times Staff Writer
Published December 19, 2007

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Today

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. Cost is $20. Call (727) 797-7722 or visit www.humanesocietyofpinellas.org.

Today

Help the artists: 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. at the Dunedin Fine Art Center, 1143 Michigan Ave. A $20 donation is suggested. Call Kaya at (727) 298-2233.

Reptile Club party: The Suncoast Herpetological Society will host its annual Christmas/holiday party at 6 p.m. today at Moccasin Lake Nature Center, 2750 Park Trail Lane, Clearwater. Free and open to the public. The club meets the third Thursday of each month. Call (727) 942-6700 or visit www.kingsnake.com/suncoastherpsociety.

Spice up your life: Create excitement on the dance floor when you learn 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. 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. at Clearwater Center, 1270 Turner St., Clearwater. Call Kim Hobson or Steve Kelly at (727) 443-7639.

Thursday

Safety Harbor Museum of Regional History: See artifacts and memorabilia from Safety Harbor and the surrounding area from circa 10,000 B.C. through the early 20th century. The museum's Happy HollyDays exhibit celebrates Christmas past and present. There will be a silent auction of decorated trees and holiday arrangements. Free admission to the museum with a new toy donation. The exhibit continues through Dec. 31. Hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Admission is $3 adults, $2 seniors, teens and ages 7-12. 329 S Bayshore Blvd., Safety Harbor. Call (727) 726-1668.

Cards and carolers: Marvel at giant-sized handcrafted Christmas cards on display from 4-9 p.m., and at 7 p.m. warm your hands with some hot chocolate and enjoy carols by the men's adult choir at Lakeview Baptist Church, 1430 Belleair Road, Clearwater. The cards will be on display through Saturday. Call the church at (727) 442-2661.

Holiday production: The Divas Delicious holiday musical production will charm with humor and songs for everyone at 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday at the Francis Wilson Playhouse, 302 Seminole St., Clearwater. Tickets are $18; reservations highly recommended. Call (727) 446-1360 or visit www.FrancisWilsonPlayhouse.org.

Beach concert: Celebrate the end of day with arts, crafts and entertainment at Sunsets at Pier 60, ClearwaterBeach, and hear a variety of music nightly. Event begins two hours before sunset, ends two hours after, weather permitting. Call (727) 449-1036.

Friday

Friday Nights and Garden Lights: Families can relax from 6 to 9 p.m. at Florida Botanical Gardens, 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo, with the Lyle Warner Trio providing music. For a suggested $5 donation, children get a photo taken with Mother Nature. Free admission and refreshments. Call (727) 582-2100.

Safford House Historic Museum: Built in 1883 and home to one of the original developers of Tarpon Springs. Hours are 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday and Friday; tours by appointment. Admission is $5 for adults, free for children. 23 Parkin Court, Tarpon Springs (727) 937-1130.

Family outing: The Third Friday Music Series, a fun family event, features shopping, dining and live entertainment from 6 to 10 p.m. along Main Street from Bayshore Boulevard to Sixth Avenue in Safety Harbor. Santa will make an appearance. Free admission and parking. Call (727) 724-1572.

A good time: Dance to the music or listen to the 25-piece Suncoast String Band playing favorites from the 1920s through the 1990s from 7 to 10 p.m. the first and third Friday of the month at VFW Post 2550, 360 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. Admission is $5, sodas are 50 cents and snacks are free. BYOB. Call (727) 733-6107.

Friday night fun: 5 to 8 p.m. every Friday at American Legion Post 119, 130 First Ave. SW, Largo. Seafood or chicken dinners will be available. Cost is $6 to $6.50. Bill Johnson and his karaoke machine will entertain from 7 to 11 p.m. Call (727) 584-2038.

Saturday

Farmers market: The Market in the Park, 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo, offers farm-fresh, local produce, gourmet foods and plants as well as free educational seminars on gardening, nutrition and cooking from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Music provided by Frank Brandenburg. Free admission. For information, call (727) 582-2100 or visit www.pinellascounty.org/events or http://pinellas.ifas.ufl.edu/market/index.html.

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