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Out & About

By Times Staff Writer
Published December 26, 2007


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Today

Double-6, anyone? Experienced domino players and those wishing to learn the game are invited to play from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays at Largo's Highland Complex, 400 Highland Ave. Instructor Francis Novoa, president of the Tampa Bay Domino Club, will provide instruction on rules and strategies. Free with Rec card, $3 without. Call 727 518-3016.

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 register, call (727) 518-3125.

Peace vigil: 4:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays at Edgewater Park, next to the Dunedin Marina, at Alt. U.S. 19 and Main Street, Dunedin. Call (727) 734-8945 or visit www.stpeteforpeace.org.

Line dancing: Adults and seniors are invited to learn new and traditional line dances from 11 a.m. to noon Mondays and Wednesdays at Largo's Highland Complex, 400 Highland Ave. No partner needed. Join anytime. Call (727) 518-3016.

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.

Harvest Marketplace: Candles, jewelry, natural clothing, home accessories and plenty of edibles are offered from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ulmer Park, 301 West Bay Drive. Call 587-6740, ext. 5017 or e-mail rkosiews@largo.com

Safety Harbor farmers market: Hand-crafted jewelry, produce, kettle corn and much more will be available every Thursday from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Safety Harbor Farmers Market, 401 Main St., at the Downtown Safety Harbor Gazebo. Call Bob Fernandez at (727) 461-7674.

[Last modified December 25, 2007, 21:25:44]


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