Print

Email story

Comment

Letter to the editor

Out and about

By Times Staff Writer
Published February 6, 2008

Today

Fiction into film: Enjoy a book discussion and free film showing at 2 p.m. every Wednesday at the Tarpon Springs Public Library, 138 E Lemon St. This week's book and movie is Bernice Bobs Her Hair by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Refreshments served. Registration required. Call (717) 943-4922.

Gathering of poets: The poetry group, Purely Poetry, meets from 6-8 p.m. the first Wednesday of every month at the Dunedin Public Library, 223 Douglas Ave. The group explores all forms of poetic expression in a friendly, adult environment. Call (727) 481-8323.

Free movie: See Black Orpheus, winner of the 1959 Academy Award for the Best Foreign Language Film, at 1 p.m. at the Tarpon Spring Cultural Center, 101 S Pinellas Ave. Portuguese with English subtitles. Call (727) 942-5605.

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, handicap 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. at the Tarpon Springs Public Library, 138 E Lemon St. Call (727) 943-4922.

Thursday

Nature in art: The Plainsmen Gallery presents "Nature's Canvas - Focus on Wildlife and Landscape," an exhibit of paintings, bronzes and prints Thursday-Feb. 29 at 2450 Sunset Point Road, Clearwater. For details and hours of operation, call (727) 726-5100.

Safety Harbor farmers market: 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. every Thursday at John Wilson Park Gazebo, Main Street and Fourth Avenue, Safety Harbor. Fresh produce, cheese, pasta, gourmet foods, honey, nuts, plants, baskets and jewelry. Free parking. Call Bob Fernandez at (727) 461-7674.

Friday

Borealis Wind Quintet: With finesse and style, this award-winning group will give a performance of carefully conceived musical interpretations at 8 p.m. at the Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine St. Tickets are $22, $20. Call (727) 942-5605.

Fish fry: St. Patrick Catholic School, 1501 Trotter Road, Largo, will have three fish fries on the following Fridays; Feb. 8 and 22, and March 7, all from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in the parish hall. Advance tickets $7, $8 at the door, $3 for children 13 and younger. Call 581-4865.

Adult ecology workshop: Learn to identify plants at a college-level workshop with John Kunzer of the USF Biology Department from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs. $40, $30 for members of the Friends of Brooker Creek Preserve Inc. Bring lunch. Call (727) 453-6800.

Create a memory: Dads and daughters ages 4-7 will enjoy dinner for two, dancing and games at Daddy Daughter Date Night from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Rigsby Recreation Center, 605 Second St. N, Safety Harbor. Cost is $35 per couple for Safety Harbor residents, $50 nonresidents. Call (727) 724-1572.

Trashy treasures: The Dunedin Fine Arts Center is accepting donations of art, art supplies and artsy "stuff" (no household goods) until Friday at 1143 Michigan Blvd. in preparation for its annual Trashy Treasures Preview Party from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 15 and Art Sale the following day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Both events are at DFAC Classroom Annex, 614 Main St., Dunedin. Preview Party admission is $10; Art Sale admission free. Call (727) 298-2233 or visit www.dfac.org.

Valentine fun: The city of Dunedin recreation division presents Friday Family Fun Night from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on the back lawn of the Dunedin Community Center, 1920 Pinehurst Road. The Valentine-themed party includes contests, crafts, concessions and games. Call (727)812-4538.

JIM DAMASKE Times (2002)

A mourning dove sits on her nest in a palm tree in a Clearwater yard.

Today

Night hike

Take an educational night hike from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs. Free. Closed-toe shoes and registration required. Call (727) 453-6800.

[Last modified February 5, 2008, 22:21:17]