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Out and about

By Times Staff Writer
Published February 28, 2008

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Today

Beach concert

Celebrate day's end 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.

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Today

Safety Harbor farmers market: 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 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.

New members wanted: Palm Harbor Toastmasters is having an open house from 7-8:30 p.m. today at the Palm Harbor Community Activity Center, 1500 16th St. Refreshments available. A six-month membership will be raffled. Call (727) 967-6577.

Friends book sale: Check out the Friends of the Library Book Sale from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. today and Friday, and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at the Clearwater Main Library, 100 N Osceola Ave. Call (727) 562-4970.

Harvest marketplace: Discover green market favorites, handcrafted indulgences, arts and crafts, and hear live music at this family-friendly event 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Thursday from November to April in Ulmer Park, 301 West Bay Drive, Largo. Free admission. Call (727)587-6740, ext. 5015.

Friday

Opa!Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church of Clearwater, 409 Old Coachman Road, hosts its 20th annual three-day Greek Festival, Friday through Sunday. Features Greek food, vendors, cooking demonstrations, church tours, live music, raffles, exhibition dancers and children's activities. 11 a.m.-midnight Friday and Saturday, 1-9 p.m. Sunday. $2 admission, free parking. Call (727) 799-4605.

Classic theater: The West Coast Players present The Glass Menagerie Friday through Sunday at the Conmy Center, 750 San Salvador Drive, Dunedin. Show times are 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. General admission is $15, and $12 for seniors, students and West Coast Players members. Call (727) 734-7100 or visit www.wcplayers.org.

Rummage and bake sale: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday Golda Meir/Kent Jewish Center, 2010 Greenbriar Blvd., Clearwater. Open swim. Refreshments available. Call (727) 736-1494.

Candlelight concert: Hear organ music, an a cappella chorus and J.S. Bach's famous arias sung by internationally acclaimed vocal artists and Bach scholars at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Church of the Ascension, 701 Orange St., Clearwater. Free. Call (727) 447-3469 or visit www.churchofascension.org.

Classic musical: The Eight O'Clock Theatre presents Mame Friday-Sunday, March 6-9, and March 13-16 at Largo Cultural Center's Tonne Playhouse, 105 Central Park Drive. 8 p.m. curtain except for 2 p.m. Sunday matinees. For tickets and information, call the box office at (727) 587-6793.

Saturday

Vintage craft: Instructor Robin Popp will teach parents and children ages 7 and older the art of rug hooking from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday at Heritage Village, 11909 125th St. N, Largo. Fee charged; prepaid registration required. Call (727) 582-2426 or e-mail heritagevillage@pinellascounty.org

Accomplished artistry: London-born pianist Louis Demetrius Alvanis will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 E Pine St. Tickets $22, $20 for students and center members. Call (727) 942-5605.

Seafood festival: The Safety Harbor Seafood Festival offers great food, a family area and live entertainment from noon-10 p.m. Saturday and from noon-6 p.m. Sunday at the Safety Harbor Marina, 110 Veteran's Memorial Lane. Free admission. Call (727) 724-1572.

Ride the rails: Kids and adults can experience large-scale model railroading and the hobby of live steam firsthand with a ride on the Largo Central Railroad Saturday and Sunday. There are approximately 1.2 miles of main line track with numerous passing sidings running through beautifully landscaped Largo Central Park, 101 Central Park Drive. The train is open for public runs the first full weekend of each month from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donations welcome. Call (727) 585-9835.

Outdoor book sale: Friends of the East Lake Library will host an outdoor book sale from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at 4125 East Lake Road, Palm Harbor. All books $1 and under. Call (727) 773-2665.

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