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Out and about

By Times Staff Writer
Published February 29, 2008


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Today

Opa! Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church of Clearwater, 409 Old Coachman Road, hosts its 20th annual Greek Festival from11 a.m.-midnight today and Saturday, 1-9 p.m. Sunday. Features Greek food, vendors, cooking demonstrations, church tours, live music, raffles, exhibition dancers and children's activities. $2 admission, free parking. Call 727 799-4605.

Classic theater: The West Coast Players present The Glass Menagerie today-Sunday at the Conmy Center, 750 San Salvador Drive, Dunedin. Show times are 8 p.m. today and Saturday,2 p.m. Sunday. $15, or $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. today and 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Golda Meir/Kent Jewish Center, 2010 Greenbriar Blvd., Clearwater. Call (727) 736-1494.

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

Saturday

Rug hooking: Robin Popp will teach parents and children 7 and older the art from 10 a.m.-noon at Heritage Village, 11909 125th St. N, Largo. Prepaid registration required. Call (727) 582-2426 or e-mail heritagevillage@pinellascounty.org

Fine pianist: London-born Louis Demetrius Alvanis will perform at 8 p.m. at the Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 E Pine St. $22, or $20 for studentsand members. Call (727) 942-5605.

Sunday

League of her own: Dolly Konwinski, a member of the All American Girls Professional Baseball League from 1948-1952, will discuss her experiences at 2 p.m. at the Largo Public Library, 120 Central Park Drive. Free. Call (727) 587-6715, ext. 2516.

Dunedin Historical Museum:has extended the "Honeymoon Isle" exhibit through March 15, detailing the island's history when it was used as a honeymoon resort in the late 1930s and 1940s. Museum is at 349 Main St. For details call (727) 733-4081 or e-mail nellpr@dunedinhistory@yahoo.com

Dunedin pipers: Bring chairs and enjoy the City of Dunedin Pipe Band at 2:30 p.m. at the Highlander Park Pavilion, 1920 Pinehurst Road.Free. Call (727) 733-6240.

Meet the artists: Florida conservation photographers will be at the exhibit opening of "Exposing Florida: Through the Lens of Conservation" from 1-4 p.m. at Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs. Call (727) 453-6800.

Dixieland jazz: The CanAmGer Band performs from 1-4 p.m. at East Bay Country Club, 702 Country Club Drive, Largo. Members $15, guests $20.

Morning walk: Get an early peek at nature with a walk from 7:45-9 a.m. at Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs. Closed-toe shoes required; water and hat recommended. Free. To register call (727) 453-6800.

[Last modified February 28, 2008, 20:31:20]


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