Out and about
By Times Staff Writer
Published January 23, 2008
Today
Downtown Clearwater farmers market: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. every Wednesday at Clearwater City Hall, 112 S Osceola Ave. Fresh produce, cheese, nuts, bakery items, organic products, handcrafted jewelry and more. Music from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free parking, handicapped accessible. Call Bob Fernandez at (727) 461-7674 or visit www.clearwaterfarmersmarket.com.
Trace your roots: Free genealogy assistance with volunteer genealogist Mary Kay Heitmann from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays at the Tarpon Springs Public Library, 138 E Lemon St. Call (727) 943-4922.
Thursday
Safety Harbor farmers market: 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. every Thursday at the John Wilson Park Gazebo at Main Street and Fourth Avenue in downtown Safety Harbor. Fresh produce, cheese, pasta, gourmet foods, honey, nuts, plants, baskets and jewelry. Free parking. Call Bob Fernandez at (727) 461-7674.
Friday
Stay safe: Attend a free community-wide Senior Health Fest featuring safety presentations, health screenings and senior products and services from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 455 Missouri Ave., Largo. Call (727) 585-9969.
Chinese New Year: Welcome the Chinese New Year with music, dancing and martial arts exhibitions from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in Pioneer Park at Main Street and Douglas Avenue in downtown Dunedin. Call David White at (727) 812-4545.
Contain it!: The Dunedin Fine Art Center, 1143 Michigan Blvd., presents 10 PODS interiors, each designed by a different artist to reflect their unique take on the space. A kickoff party with $10 admission starts at 8 p.m. Friday with John Kilduff, host of cable's Let's Paint TV, and the exhibition will be open free to the public from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Call (727) 298-3322 or visit www.dfac.org.
Saturday
View Florida history: Attend the opening reception for two exhibitions, "The Highwaymen" and "Highwaymen Paintings," from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art, 600 Klosterman Road on the Tarpon Springs campus of St. Petersburg College. Free to members, $10 for nonmembers. Call (727) 712-5762.
Strong and healthy:Try a free yoga class on National Yoga Day, Saturday. Contact the Suncoast Yoga Teachers Association at (727) 559-7653 or visit www.suncoastyoga.org for a complete list of participating studios.
Pinellas Folk Festival: Hear dozens of Tampa Bay's premiere folk musicians, watch historical demonstrations, enjoy great food and more from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday at Heritage Village, 11909 125th St., Largo. Free admission, parking and shuttle. Call (727) 582-2123.
Clowning around: Clowns from all over Florida and the Southeast will gather from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday in Largo Central Park, 101 Central Park Drive, in partnership with Largo's annual "Touch-A-Truck" celebration. The event will feature more than 50 trucks, a marching band, clown supply and food vendors, face painting, magic, juggling, games, inflatables and free train rides. Call (727) 517-4244.
Listen and learn: Diane Couris, author and talk radio host, shares tips and techniques on better family communication 9-11:30 a.m. Saturday at Starbucks, 30503 U.S. 19, Palm Harbor. Call (727) 787-2085.
Book signing: Florida author Tim Dorsey will sign his new book, Atomic Lobster, at 7 p.m. Saturday at Book Bank USA, 10500 Ulmerton Road, No. 360, in the Largo Mall. Call (727) 588-0474.
Explore your roots: The Pinellas Genealogy Society will host a seminar with professional genealogist Rhonda McClure Saturday at the Largo Public Library, 120 Central Park Drive. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Includes a book sale and door prizes, and lunch will be available for purchase. Call (727) 587-6715, ext. 2516 or visit www.rootsweb.com.
Adopt a pet: To promote Special Pets In Need, the Humane Society of Pinellas will host its second annual Big Dog, Cool Cat, Sassy Rabbit Day 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at 3040 State Road 590, Clearwater, offering reduced adoption fees and microchip clinics, discussions, games, prizes and refreshments. Call (727) 797-7722, ext. 222.