HOLIDAY PAGEANT: The Unity Church of Palm Harbor will hold a special Christmas pageant featuring the Unity Choir at 7 p.m. Friday at the church, 1960 Tampa Road. Free. Call (727) 784-7911.

CHRISTMAS SEASON SERVICE: Those looking for a way to add meaning to their holiday season may attend the 8 or 10 a.m. liturgy and holy Eucharist Sunday at Good Samaritan Church, 2165 NE Coachman Road, Clearwater.

TOY SHOW: The Kiwanis Club of Seminole will sponsor its Second annual Holiday Farm Toy and Collectible Show from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at Seminole United Methodist Church, 5400 Seminole Blvd. Admission is $3 (free for children under 10). Call (727) 393-2001.

CHRISTMAS PRODUCTION: A fully choreographed Christmas production called A Time for Christmas will be held at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. today, and 6:30 p.m. Sunday at First Assembly of God, 1739 S. Greenwood Ave., Clearwater. Call (727) 585-5468.

HOLIDAY SHOW: The St. Matthew Hosanna Singers invite you to a Christmas musical called The Plane Truth About Christmas at 7 p.m. Friday and Dec. 17 at the church, 9111 90th Ave. N, Seminole. Free. Call (727) 393-5503.

SINGING FOR GOD: The Sanctuary and Chancel Choirs of Oakhurst United Methodist Church will present the Wonders of Christmas at the 9:25 and 11 a.m. services Sunday at the church, 13400 Park Blvd., Seminole. Call (727) 391-4769.

THE BREAKFAST CLUB: The inspirational active adult program the Breakfast Club will present Christmas with Larry Ford from 9:30 to 11:15 a.m. (doors open at 8:30 a.m.) Wednesday at Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater. Tickets cost $5; price includes continental breakfast. Call (727) 538-9889.

HOLIDAY LUNCH AND SHOW: The Clearwater Christian Women's Club will hold a holiday luncheon and fashion show from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Harborview Center, 300 Cleveland St., Clearwater. Soloist Donna Odland will perform, and author Cid Davidson will speak. Tickets cost $13. Call (727) 398-4129.

CHORAL SHOW: The music department of the Florida Division of the Salvation Army will present a Christmas Choral Celebration, featuring the Salvation Army Songster Brigades of Tampa, Lakeland, St. Petersburg and Clearwater and the Massed Songster Brigade. Also, the Florida Division Brass Band will perform songs of the season, and Vocal Point, a vocal ensemble, will sing. The program will begin at 6 p.m. Sunday at the Salvation Army Worship Center, 1625 N Belcher Road, Clearwater. Free. Call (727) 725-9777.

CANDLE CEREMONY: Members of the Pinellas County Chapter of the Compassionate Friends, a self-help support group for families grieving over the death of a child, will join thousands of people worldwide in a candle-lighting ceremony. It will be at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at the Good Samaritan Episcopal Church, 2165 NE Coachman Road, Clearwater. Call (727) 461-5980.

JEWISH SERVICE: Rabbi Sundheim's monthly Shabbat Morning Service and Torah Study will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at Temple Ahavat Shalom, 1575 Curlew Road, Palm Harbor. It includes a short service (including Torah reading) plus an in-depth exploration of the Torah portion and related material. Call (727) 785-8811.

INTERACTIVE FORUM: Beyond the December Dilemma, an interactive forum of learning and fun led by Rabbi Klein will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Temple Ahavat Shalom hall, 1575 Curlew Road, Palm Harbor. The discussion will include family rituals, songs, food, history and interfaith discussions. Call (727) 785-8811.

CHRISTMAS EXHIBIT: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will present O Holy Night, and exhibit of more than 200 nativity sets and religious Christmas artifacts from around the world from 6 to 9 tonight, and from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at 9000 106th Ave. N, Largo. Free. Call (727) 345-6274.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA: The St. Jerome Early Childhood Center will hold its ninth annual Breakfast with Santa from 8 to 11 a.m. today at the Parish Center, 10895 Hamlin Blvd., Largo. This is a family-oriented event with face-painting, crafts and a visit with Santa. Tickets are $3 each or $15 for a family. Call (727) 596-9491.

MUSICAL DRAMA: An original drama, Rough Wood and Rusty Nails, will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Dec. 16 at First Lutheran Church and School, 1644 Nursery Road, Clearwater. Free. Call (727) 447-4504.

EVENING CONCERT: Trumpeter-singer Phil Driscol will perform special Christmas music as part of an evening service at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Countryside Christian Center, 1850 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater. Free.

HOLIDAY PRESENTATION: Palm Harbor United Methodist Church and the Rainbow Singers will present Once Upon a Tree, Journey to the Center of Christmas at 6 p.m. Saturday and 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday at the church, 1551 21st St. $5 donation. Call (727) 785-7487.

LET'S TALK: The Bahai Center at Clearwater will offer a discussion called Finding Inner Peace at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the center, 2898 Gulf to Bay Blvd., Clearwater. Call (727) 584-2080.

STOP SMOKING PROGRAM: First Baptist Church of Indian Rocks offers a weekly stop-smoking program called Quitting for Good at 7:15 p.m. Wednesdays at the church, 12685 Ulmerton Road, Largo. Cost is $13 for the workbook. Call (727) 595-3421.

BLIZZARD: At least 20 tons of snow will be dropped at the Oldsmar Flea Market to promote the sale of Christmas trees sold to help finance the activities of the Christian Fellowship International, the parent organization of Harvest Church in Safety Harbor. The event will take place at 10 a.m. at the flea market on State Road 580 and Racetrack Road in Oldsmar. Free. Hot apple cider will be served.

TWO CHRISTMAS PROGRAMS: Largo Wesleyan Church will present two holiday productions, Baby's First Christmas, at 10 a.m. Sunday, and Bringing Christmas Home at 6 p.m. Dec. 17 at the church, 1301 Eighth Ave. NW, Largo. Call (727) 584-5272.

FUNDRAISER: Congregation B'nai Emmunah will hold its largest fundraising event of the year -- a silent auction -- at 8 p.m. today at Kent Jewish Community Center, 1955 Virginia, Clearwater. Cost is $10 per person. Call (727) 786-3375.

CHRISTMASTIME AT THE CHAPEL: A Sunday school Christmas breakfast for the Sunday school and youth group and their families will be held at 9 a.m. Sunday at Chapel-by-the-Sea. At 10:30 a.m. it will offer a Church Family Christmas Service. The chapel is at 54 Bay Esplanade on Clearwater Beach. Call (727) 446-0430.

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