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Get out!

By Times Staff Writer
Published February 13, 2008


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13 Today

Singing Valentines: In honor of Valentine's Day, barbershop quartets will once again be delivering old-fashioned love songs in four-part harmony upon request to homes, offices and hospitals throughout Pinellas County through Saturday. Cost is $50. Net proceeds help support local charities. Call 727 784-8052.

Health fair: St. Jerome Catholic Church presents a senior community health fair with free health screenings from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today in the parish hall, 10895 Hamlin Blvd., Largo. Call (727) 595-4610.

Find a job: WorkNet Wednesday launches its first bilingual job fair from noon to 4 p.m. at the EpiCenter, 13805 58th St. N, Clearwater. Call Sarah Whitney-Mead at (727) 507-4300, ext. 3007 or e-mail swhitney-mead@workplacepinellas.org

14 Thursday

Green market: Shop the Harvest Marketplace, 301 West Bay Drive, Largo from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday for fresh produce, green and handcrafted goods and more. Live entertainment. This week, several humanitarian organizations will be on site so visitors may bring canned goods, make a donation or register for services. Call (727) 587-6740, ext. 5015.

15 Friday

Bird count: The Great Backyard Bird Count is an annual four-day event sponsored by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and National Audubon Society that engages bird watchers of all ages in counting birds across the country. Participate from 8-10 a.m. at Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs. Free. Call (727) 453-6800.

Talent show: The Clearwater Campus High Achievers Club presents "Reach For Your Dreams" talent showcase at 7 p.m. in the Arts Auditorium of St. Petersburg College's Clearwater Campus, 2465 Drew St. Tickets are $3 in advance, $5 at the door and free for SPC students. Call (727) 791-2590.

Save the Royalty: Guitarist Michael Tyrrell will perform at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Royalty Theatre, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater. Tickets are $20. All proceeds will help the Royalty Theatre remain a historic Clearwater landmark. Call (727) 699-2345 or visit www.myspace.com/royaltytheatre.

Musical comedy: The Largo Cultural Center, 105 Central Park Drive, will present The Great American Trailer Park Musical at 8 p.m. Friday, and 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday. Tickets $32 VIP, $29 advance, $25 senior (60+), $15 student. Call (727) 587-6793.

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Gardening advice: Pinellas County Master Gardener Sandy Huff will discuss the selection and care of different types of flowering trees at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. today at the Crystal Beach Community Hall, 517 Crystal Beach Ave. Free. Call (727) 582-2673.

[Last modified February 12, 2008, 21:31:50]


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