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Out and about

By Times Staff Writer
Published January 24, 2008


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Today

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.

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

Friday

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 the cable access television'sLet'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.

Stay safe: Attend a free community Senior Health Fest featuring safety presentations, health screenings and senior products and services from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 455 Missouri Ave., Largo. Call (727) 585-9969.

Chinese New Year: Music, dancing and martial arts exhibitions from 7 to 9 p.m. in Pioneer Park at Main Street and Douglas Avenue in downtown Dunedin. Call David White at (727) 812-4545.

Dunedin Green Market: Find produce, cheese, pasta, nuts, plants and herbs, natural pet treats and organic products at the Dunedin Green Market from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. every Friday in Pioneer Park at the corner of Main Street and Douglas Avenue. Call (727) 733-4215 or e-mail GreenMarketManager@verizon.net

Saturday

View Florida history: Attend the opening reception for two exhibitions, "The Highwaymen" and "Highwaymen Paintings," from 7 to 9 p.m. 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. 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 premier folk musicians, watch historical demonstrations, enjoy great food and more from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.at Heritage Village, 11909 125th St., Largo. Free admission, parking and shuttle. Call (727) 582-2123.

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 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. at 3040 State Road 590, Clearwater, offering reduced adoption fees and microchip clinics, discussions, games, prizes and refreshments. Call (727) 797-7722, ext. 222.

DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD Times (2004)

Clearwater Beach's Pier 60 at sunset.

Today

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.

[Last modified January 23, 2008, 22:01:59]


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