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Out and about

By Times Staff Writer
Published December 30, 2007

Today

Dunedin bingo: The Knights of Columbus offer bingo every Sunday from 12:30-4:30 p.m. at 1251 San Christopher Dr., Dunedin. Free coffee and donuts with sign in. Call Ken Brown at (727) 797-3704.

Take the floor: Scottish country dancing is offered every Sunday at the Scottish American Society Hall, 917 Louden Ave., Dunedin. Beginners class from 6 to 7 p.m., social dancing from 7 to 9:30 p.m. No partner necessary. Call Connie Powell at (727) 787-3805 or Val Wade at (727) 947-4668.

Monday

Trace your roots: Free genealogy assistance with volunteer genealogist John Kiwala from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays at the Tarpon Springs Public Library, 138 E Lemon St. Call (727) 943-4922.

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 located at 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo. For more information, call 727-582-2100.

Tuesday

Nature's finery: Enjoy Florida's natural beauty at the Florida Botanical Gardens at 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo. Stroll through hundreds of blooming flowers and plants and native and nonnative ornamentals. Free and open to the public daily 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Call (727) 582-2581 or visit, www.flbg.org.

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

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.

Wednesday

Music and dance: The Tamburitzans of Duquense University perform the music and dance of Eastern Europe at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at The Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine St. Tickets are $25 and $23. Call (727) 942-5605 or visit www.tarponarts.org.

Trace your roots: Free genealogy assistance with volunteer genealogist Mary Kay Heitmann from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. every Wednesday at the Tarpon Springs Public Library, 138 E Lemon St. Call (727) 943-4922.

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.

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.

Thursday

Hot artists:Paintings, bronzes and giclees from leading, collectible wildlife and western artists will be exhibited today through Wednesday, Jan. 30 at the Plainsmen Gallery, 2450 Sunset Point Road, Clearwater. Gallery hours are Tues., Thurs., Fri. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Call (727) 726-5100.

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Today

Art explained

The Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art offers a docent tour at 2 p.m. every Sunday. Meet in the lobby of the museum, which is on the Tarpon Springs campus of St. Petersburg College, 600 Klosterman Road. Admission is free on Sundays. Call (727) 712-5762.

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