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Out & About

By Times Staff Writer
Published December 23, 2007


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Today

Benefit concert: Four members of the Dunedin High School chorus will give a benefit performance of holiday music from 1 to 4 p.m. at Purple Moon, 833 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. Donations will be accepted, and a portion of all merchandise sales during this event will be donated to the DHS chorus. Call (727) 738-1540.

Safety Harbor Museum of Regional History: See artifacts and memorabilia from Safety Harbor and the surrounding area 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. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Admission is $3 adults, $2 seniors, teens and ages 7-12. 329 S Bayshore Blvd., Safety Harbor. Call (727) 726-1668.

Monday

Gardens aglow: Enjoy the Illuminated Gardens at Florida Botanical Gardens nightly from 6 to 10 p.m. through Jan. 3. More than 425,000 lights welcome in the holiday season with style. The gardens are at 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo. For more information, call (727) 582-2100.

Light the bayou: Set the bayou aglow with holiday spirit. For just $1, you can personalize a lambatha bag to be placed with hundreds more that annually edge Spring Bayou in Tarpon Springs on the evening of Dec. 24. For more information, call Sunset Hills Elementary School at (727) 943-5523.

Supporting veterans: Attend weekly dinner, dancing and bingo events at American Legion Turner-Brandon Post 7, 1760 Turner St., Clearwater. Memberships are available for all veterans and immediate family members. For event days and times, call (727) 447-9204.

Thursday

Library fun: The Clearwater Public Library is offering a variety of programs for youth during winter break. Tricky Dogs, a family-friendly circus-style dog act, comes to the Countryside Library, 2741 State Road 580, at 10:30 a.m.. A High School Musical sing-along will invite the audience to sing to the movie at 2 p.m. at the Main Library, 100 N Osceola Ave. Call (727) 562-4970, ext. 5244.

23 Today

Select your tree: Scotch pines, Douglas firs and Fraser firs are available at the Knights of Columbus Christmas tree sale, open daily until 9 p.m. at the west end of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 2281 State Road 580, Clearwater. Call (727) 733-9441.

[Last modified December 22, 2007, 21:32:17]


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