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By Times Staff Writer
Published January 26, 2008

Today

Be a star: Learn modeling and marketing tips from 20-year model and actress Ro Martinez at a modeling seminar for children and teens at 1 p.m. at the Clearwater Main Library, 100 N Osceola Ave. Call (727) 562-4970, ext. 5284.

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 for today's National Yoga Day. Call the Suncoast Yoga Teachers Association at (727) 559-7653 or visit www.suncoastyoga.org for a complete list of participating studios.

Clowning around: Clowns from all over Florida and the Southeast will gather from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 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 from 9-11:30 a.m. 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. 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 from 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.

Sunday

Highwaymen lecture: Gary Monroe, documentary photographer and author of three Florida Highwaymen books, will give the lecture "The Story of the Highwaymen" at 3 p.m. at the Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art, 600 Klosterman Road. The cost is $3 for museum members, $5 for nonmembers. Call (727) 712-5226.

Pancake breakfast: Enjoy sausage, all-you-can-eat pancakes, coffee, milk and orange juice from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 1555 Windmill Pointe Road, East Lake. The cost is $5 for adults, $3 for children 12 and younger and $4 for East Lake High students. Call (727) 504-0722.

Family discovery: Families with children of all ages can participate in self-guided nature activities and games from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Road, East Lake. Free. Call (727) 453-6800 or visit www.pinellascounty.org/events.

Sunday bingo: Knights of Columbus, 1251 San Christopher Drive, Dunedin, offers bingo starting at 12:30 p.m. Free coffee and donuts with signed-in players. Hot dogs, chips and soda available. Call (727) 734-1361.

Monday

Guitar class: Register now for a four-week beginning guitar class starting Feb. 5 at the Palm Harbor Community Activity Center, 1500 16th St. Classes will be small. Cost for center members is $35, nonmembers $40. E-mail required for class work. Call (727) 771-6000.

KATHLEEN FLYNN Times (2006)

Martha Snow of Dunedin hooks a Delphinium pattern on a rug at a meeting of the Heritage Rug Hookers at St. John's Episcopal Church in January 2006. Members of the group planned to demonstrate how to hook at the Pinellas Folk Festival.

Today

Pinellas Folk Festival

Hear dozens of Tampa Bay folk musicians, watch historical demonstrations, enjoy great food and more from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at Heritage Village, 11909 125th St., Largo. Free admission, parking and shuttle. Call (727) 582-2123.

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