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DUNEDIN — A Back-to-School Open House & Expo will be presented Thursday, July 28, 6 to 8 p.m., at MLK Jr. Recreation Center, 550 Laura Lane, Dunedin.
Bring the whole family to get prepared for the school year. Visit with local exhibitors providing information about school resources and information including before/after school activities, health, wellness, safety and more. Kids will enjoy hands-on activities and games.
The first 200 school-age children will receive a free backpack.
Admission is free. Vendor cost is $25.
For information, visit www.DunedinGov.com.
LARGO — A Saturday Pool Party will take place Saturday, July 30, at the Highland Family Aquatic Center, 400 Highland Ave., Largo.
Hours are 10 a.m. to noon; and 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Cost is $5 with a recreation card and $8 without a card. Each Saturday features a different theme. This week’s theme will be Crazy Sock/Hat Day. All HFAC patrons are encouraged to get in on the fun and dress up in each week's theme for a chance to win prizes. For more information, call 727-518-3016.
CLEARWATER — Retired educators are invited to the annual “Not Back to Work Luncheon” Aug. 1 conducted by The North Pinellas County Retired Educators Association.
The event will begin at 11 a.m. at Capogna’s Italian Restaurant, 1653 Gulf to Bay Blvd., Clearwater.
School supplies will be collected for the Pinellas Education Foundation’s annual “Stuff the Bus” for local students as they return to school.
CLEARWATER — The Clearwater Public Library System is hosting a free backpack, book and school supply giveaway for students in kindergarten through 12th grade at each of the library’s five locations. Stop by your closest library location during open hours from Aug. 1 through Aug. 5 to pick up supplies while they last.
Limited to one backpack per child, if the child is present. If the child or children are not present, limited to two backpacks per family. Supplies are provided with support from the Clearwater Library Foundation.
Clearwater Public Library System locations:
• Clearwater Beach Library, 69 Bay Esplanade
• Clearwater Main Library, 100 N. Osceola Ave.
• Clearwater East Community Library, 2465 Drew St.
• Countryside Library, 2642 Sabal Springs Dr.
• North Greenwood Library, 905 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.
For more information and to view the library hours, call 727-562-4970 or visit myclearwaterlibrary.com.
LARGO — Teen Tidal Wave will be presented Tuesday, Aug. 2, 7 to 9 p.m., at the Highland Family Aquatic Center, 400 Highland Ave., Largo.
The program is designed for ages 12 and older. Cost is $3 a person. For more information, call 727-518-3016.
ST. PETERSBURG — An open cars and trucks show will be held Friday, Aug. 5, 5-8 p.m., at Smokin’ 19, 3080-3090 U.S. 19, St. Petersburg.
Registration is $5. A photo will be taken with the trophy and vehicle, which will be presented at the next show, which is held the first Friday of each month. A dash plaque will be given to the first 20 entries.
Proceeds will benefit the Kathryne Mezerowski Memorial Scholarship at St. Petersburg College.
The show is sponsored by Scroungers Car Club and Smokin’ 19.
LARGO — Teens Go Insane Friday will take place Friday, Aug. 5, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., at the Highland Family Aquatic Center, 400 Highland Ave., Largo.
The program is designed for grades six through 12. Cost is $3 a person. The night will include open gym, Playworld, game room, movies, dancing, option of participating in activities such as dodge ball or a Nerf battle. The snack shop will be open for purchases.
Attendees should wear socks for Playworld. Membership is not required.
To register, visit playlargo.com. For more information, call 727-518-3016.
LARGO — A Saturday Pool Party is set for Saturday, Aug. 6, at the Highland Family Aquatic Center, 400 Highland Ave., Largo.
Hours are 10 a.m. to noon; and 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Cost is $5 with a recreation card and $8 without a card. Each Saturday features a different theme. This week’s theme will be Tie Dye Day. All HFAC patrons are encouraged to get in on the fun and dress up in each week's theme for a chance to win prizes. For more information, call 727-518-3016.
ST. PETERSBURG — A Weedon Walkabout will take place Saturday, Aug. 6, 8 to 10 a.m., at Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Drive NE, St. Petersburg.
This docent-led walk will visit the mangrove and upland ecosystems of the Weedon Island Preserve, including a visit to the Preserve's 45 ft. tall Observation Tower for a 360-degree view of the area. Learn about the coastal environment, native wildlife, and early history of the Preserve. This tour is recommended for adults and youth ages 6 and older.
Cost is $3. To register, visit www.eventbrite.com.
DUNEDIN — Purple Heart Recognition Day will take place Sunday, Aug. 7, 6 p.m., at Purple Heart Park
Join the city of Dunedin as it honors and pays tribute to all veterans with special focus on Purple Heart recipients who have earned the military tribute by virtue of their bravery and sacrifice. The event is presented by Dunedin Parks & Recreation. Admission is free.
For information, visit www.DunedinGov.com/events.
CLEARWATER — Clearwater Christian Women’s Club will meet Wednesday, Aug. 10, 11:30 a.m., at Banquet Masters, 13355 49th St.
Becky Burgue will speak on “Pictures from the Past, Possibilities for the Future.”
Cost is $20. Reservations must be made by Aug. 4 by calling Mary at 461-4521 or Ruth at 797-5922.
DUNEDIN — Dunedin Parks & Recreation and the Committee on Aging will host a transportation expo Wednesday, Aug. 10, 9 a.m. to noon.
Admission is free. Organizers seek to bring awareness about the many local transportation services available to the community. Vendors will showcase current transit options, emerging possibilities, trends and future projects.
Get a free ride to the event. Call Neighborly Care Services at 727-571-4384 at least 24 hours in advance and mention this event. For information, visit www.DunedinGov.com.
CLEARWATER — As part of the Dive-In Movie series, “Pokemon Detective Pikachu” will be shown Friday, Aug. 12, 6:30 p.m., at Morningside Recreation Complex, 2400 Harn Blvd., Clearwater.
Hang out and float around with your family and friends at Morningside Recreation Complex. Tickets are $2 with a recreation card and $3 without a card.
Visit myclearwater.com/morningside for movie details.
DUNEDIN — Dunedin Parks & Recreation will present a Float-In Movie Friday, Aug. 12, 6 p.m., at Highlander Pool, 1937 Ed Eckert Drive, Dunedin.
Cost is $6 a person. Ages 2 and younger will be admitted free. The event will feature games, trivia and a movie shown poolside. The movie will be “Remember the Titans.” Single person pool floats are allowed. Concessions will be available.
To register, visit www.DunedinGov.com/events.
ST. PETERSBURG — Angel Outreach Ministry is inviting vendors to participate in a “Craft and Treasure Sale” Saturday, August 13, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pasadena Community Church, 227 70th St. S.
Cost of an 8-foot table with two chairs is $35. Vendors keep all proceeds. The event will be indoors with concessions and free parking.
To reserve a table, call Susan, 727-565-9482 or email housernfl@gmail.com, or Barbara, 727-381-2499, ext. 214.
A completed registration form and full payment are required in advance to guarantee a table.
Angel Outreach supports local vulnerable families.
LARGO — A luncheon and show will be presented Thursday, Aug. 18, at Largo Community Center, 400 Alt. Keene Road, Largo.
This month’s show will be themed “Jumpin’ Jive.” Doors will open at 11:45 a.m. Tickets are $14. Register at the center. For more information, call 727-518-3131.
LARGO — The play “Phoney Baloney,” about the world of fraud and scams, will be presented Sunday, Aug. 21, 2 p.m., at the Central Park Performing Arts Center.
The performance is organized and performed by the Senior Actors Guild & Education Services in partnership with the Largo Police Department Senior Services Division.
During the show, the audience will meet a group of friends from a local senior center who learn to outsmart phone scammers. A question-and-answer session will follow with Largo Police Senior Services Officer Joel Quattlebaum and Pinellas Consumer Services.
Doors open at 1 p.m. for those with reserved seating; walk-in seating will begin at 1:45 p.m. Seats can be reserved at https://PhoneyBaloneyLARGO.eventbrite.com.
The Central Park Performing Arts Center is at 105 Central Park Drive in Largo.
Largo Elks Lodge 2159 is sponsoring the performance.
LARGO — A Senior Citizen Appreciation Day event will take place Monday, Aug. 22, noon to 2 p.m., at Largo Community Center, 400 Alt. Keene Road, Largo.
Join us as we celebrate our senior citizens during National Senior Citizen Appreciation week. Enjoy ice cream cups as a thank you for being a part of our community. For information, call 727-518-3131 or visit playlargo.com.
LARGO — As part of the Largo Palooza series, Sing, Sing, Sing will perform Friday, Aug. 26, at the Largo Community Center, 400 Alt. Keene Road, Largo.
Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $10 a person. Call 727-518-3131 for information.
DUNEDIN — Dunedin Parks & Recreation will present Midnite Madness Friday, Aug. 26, 7 to midnight, at MLK, Jr. Recreation Center, 550 Laura Lane, Dunedin.
Skate, scooter, play ’til midnight and test your skills on extreme inflatables or the games truck. The fun also includes mini scooter/skate jams, music, giveaways and a snack food buffet. Presented by Dunedin Parks & Recreation and hosted by the Youth Advisory Committee.
CLEARWATER — As part of the Dive-In Movie series, “Space Jam: A New Legacy” will be shown Friday, Sept. 9, 6:30 p.m., at Morningside Recreation Complex, 2400 Harn Blvd., Clearwater.
Hang out and float around with your family and friends at Morningside Recreation Complex. Tickets are $2 with a recreation card and $3 without a recreation card.
Visit myclearwater.com/morningside for movie details.
CLEARWATER — The Make a Difference Fishing Tournaments for Adults will be presented Saturday, Sept. 10, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Pier 60, 1 Causeway Blvd., Clearwater.
Give back to your community and enjoy a beautiful day of fishing on Pier 60. The Make a Difference Fishing Tournament relies on caring volunteers who want to help special-needs adults have a fun-filled day on the water and learn how to fish.
For information and to register, visit www.makeadifferencefishing.com.
LARGO — The annual Mom Son Messy Madness event will take place Saturday, Sept. 17, 5 p.m., the Highland Recreation Complex, 400 Highland Ave., Largo.
Cost is $30 per couple and $10 for each additional child.
Come prepared to get messy and have fun during the popular event. On arrival mom and sons will have dinner and then take part in high energy interactive messy games. Make sure to wear clothes and shoes that you don’t mind getting messy as well as a towel. Space is limited. Ticket sales begin Aug. 1. The deadline to register is Sept. 10.
LARGO — The annual Daddy Daughter Date Night will be presented Saturday, Sept. 17, 5 to 8 p.m., at Largo Community Center, 400 Alt. Keene Road, Largo.
Cost is $40 per couple and $13 for each additional child. This year’s theme will be “A Night in Emerald City.” The event will include dinner, dancing and dessert. Call 727-518-3131 for more information.
CLEARWATER — The Hooters Clearwater Offshore National Boat Races will run Friday through Sunday, Sept. 23-25, on Clearwater Beach.
Spectators can see all the race action from the beach or Pier 60. No chairs or coolers are allowed on the pier. The main race events will be on Sunday. Parking may be a challenge on Clearwater Beach. Some parking options to consider are the North Beach Parking Plaza, the Jolley Trolley and the Clearwater Ferry.
For event information, visit www.clearwaternationals.com.
LARGO — The Crop ‘til You Drop event will run Sept. 23-25 at the Largo Community Center, 400 Alt. Keene Road, Largo.
Hours will be Friday, 3 p.m. to midnight; Saturday, 8 a.m. to 1 a.m.; and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost for the full weekend, including four meals and drinks throughout the event, is $125 prior to Sept. 1; and $145 after Sept. 1. Cost for the full weekend without meals is $85 prior to Sept. 1; and $105 after Sept. 1. Cost for Saturday only with two meals is $90 prior to Sept. 1; and $110 after Sept. 1.
This will be a weekend of cropping, eating and socializing. This quiet, roomy space features electrical outlets at every table and dining areas away from your crafting. No refunds will be given two weeks prior to the event date. Any requests to refund or change dates will result in a $20 processing fee. Call 727-518-3131 for questions.
ST. PETERSBURG — St. Petersburg's favorite shuffleboard party, Cocktails on the Courts, returns Sept. 24, for a vintage Florida celebration.
Located at the historic St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club, Cocktails on the Courts is an annual fundraising event benefiting the Museum of History and its mission to preserve, protect and share the city's history.
Guests will enjoy dancing under the stars with live music from The Black Honkeys, unlimited Florida cuisine and cocktails, a 1950s fashion show, a live art demonstration and "guest appearances" from Elvis Presley and Marilyn Monroe. Additionally, a silent auction will offer uniquely St. Pete products and experiences to bid on.
Tickets are $100, or two for $175. Advance tickets are available online at https://conta.cc/3c7BGLk or by calling the Museum of History at 727-894-1052. Museum of History members receive a 10% discount.
VIP Court Sponsorships are also available for $1,250 and include a private court, six tickets, promotional placement, PA announcements, and stadium court signage. For more information on VIP Court Sponsorships, contact Macey at macey@spmoh.org.
LARGO — Movies in the Park will be presented Friday, Oct. 7, at Largo Central Park, 101 Central Park Drive, Largo.
Gather up the family and friends, grab your blankets and or chairs and join us for a movie on the big screen on select Fridays in October. On-site parking and snack concessions are available. No alcohol is permitted. The event is sponsored by Roadrunner Digital. For more information, call 727-587-6740, ext. 5014, or visit playlargo.com.
CLEARWATER — Sailing teams from around the world will tack their way to Clearwater Beach for nine days in October as world sailing championships take place, for the first time, in Pinellas County waters.
The 2022 Immunolin F18 World Championship and Red Gear Racing Championships will be held Oct. 8-16 in the waters behind the Sheraton Sand Key Resort. Eighteen-foot-long high-performance beach catamarans will race just off the beach every afternoon. The public will be able to meet the teams on the beach before and after each race.
Festivities will begin Oct. 8-10 with the Red Gear Racing Championships for the F16 Nationals, Nacra 15 Youth Nationals, and F18 Worlds Warm Up event. The main event, the 2022 Immunolin F18 World Championships, will run Oct. 12-16.
CLEARWATER — As part of the Dive-In Movie series, “Tom & Jerry” will be shown Friday, Oct. 14, 6:30 p.m., at Morningside Recreation Complex, 2400 Harn Blvd., Clearwater.
Hang out and float around with your family and friends at Morningside Recreation Complex. Tickets are $2 with a recreation card and $3 without a recreation card.
Visit myclearwater.com/morningside for movie details.
LARGO — Movies in the Park will be presented Friday, Oct. 14, at Largo Central Park, 101 Central Park Drive, Largo.
Gather up the family and friends, grab your blankets and or chairs and join us for a movie on the big screen on select Fridays in October. On-site parking and snack concessions are available. No alcohol is permitted. The event is sponsored by Roadrunner Digital. For more information, call 727-587-6740, ext. 5014, or visit playlargo.com.
LARGO — The city of Largo will host a ShredFest event Saturday, Oct. 15, at the Starkey Road Collection Center, 1551 Starkey Road, Largo.
The free event will run from 9 a.m. to noon, or until full capacity has been reached. This easy, drive-through event allows residents to bring up to five boxes of documents for free and secure on-site shredding and recycling. All patrons are to remain in their cars during the event.
The Starkey Road Recycling Center is also a 24-hour facility where residents can drop off their mixed recycling at no cost, recycle used cooking oil, and pick up free, recycled mulch all year-round. ShredFest is part of the city of Largo’s sustainability initiatives. To learn more about ShredFest or other upcoming events, visit OurFutureLargo.com.
LARGO — Movies in the Park will be presented Friday, Oct. 21, at Largo Central Park, 101 Central Park Drive, Largo.
Gather up the family and friends, grab your blankets and or chairs and join us for a movie on the big screen on select Fridays in October. On-site parking and snack concessions are available. No alcohol is permitted. The event is sponsored by Roadrunner Digital. For more information, call 727-587-6740, ext. 5014, or visit playlargo.com.
DUNEDIN — The inaugural Honeymoon Island Fall Fest will take place Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 22-23, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Honeymoon Island State Park on Oasis Beach and the adjacent parking area.
This beachside event will feature an arts market, outdoor recreation activities, live music, food trucks, vendor tables, and an array of engaging educational booths. Vendors and others interested in participating may apply on the Friends of the Island website. Visit friendsoftheislandparks.org.
Fall Fest will be free with the regular paid admission to Honeymoon Island State Park. Friends of the Island Parks, a citizens support organization serving Honeymoon Island and Caladesi Island State Parks, is organizing this new special event in conjunction with the Florida State Park staff. Friends of the Island Parks is a not-for-profit, 501 (c)(3) organization serving Honeymoon and Caladesi State Parks exclusively.
LARGO — Coastal Market will hold its third annual outdoor market Sunday, Oct. 30, and Monday, Oct. 31, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the store, 607 Clearwater-Largo Road N.
The market will include 30 local vendors specializing in arts, crafts, plants, holiday items and food vendors. There also will be costume contests.
For information, call 727-587-6607 or email coastalmarket607@gmail.com.
CLEARWATER — The Clearwater Sangria Festival will be presented Saturday, Nov. 5, noon to 11 p.m., at 600 Cleveland St, Clearwater.
This Cleveland Street Block Party will feature live entertainment, food vendors and street vendors. Visit www.clearwatersangriafestival.com.
LARGO — An Indoor Garage Sale is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 5, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Largo Community Center, 400 Alt. Keene Road, Largo.
Cost to rent a table is $10. There is no cost to shop. Clean out your closets and garages and find your gently used items a new home at this annual indoor event.
Table sales begin Sept. 1. More than 30 tables are available. Call 727-518-3131 for event questions.
CLEARWATER — As part of the Dive-In Movie series, “Frozen II” will be shown Friday, Nov. 11, 6:30 p.m., at Morningside Recreation Complex, 2400 Harn Blvd., Clearwater.
Hang out and float around with your family and friends at Morningside Recreation Complex. Tickets are $2 with a recreation card and $3 without a recreation card.
Visit myclearwater.com/morningside for movie details.
CLEARWATER — The Arc Tampa Bay Foundation will present its Festival of Trees Friday through Sunday, Nov. 18-20, at the Long Center, 1501 N. Belcher Road, Clearwater.
Hours will be Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The event showcases hundreds of beautifully decorated trees and wreaths, local vendors, and live performances. All tree and wreath sales benefit those with intellectual and developmental disabilities served by The Arc Tampa Bay Foundation.
For information, visit thearctbfoundation.org/event/festival-of-trees.
CLEARWATER — As part of the Dive-In Movie series, “The Grinch” will be shown Friday, Dec. 9, 6:30 p.m., at Morningside Recreation Complex, 2400 Harn Blvd., Clearwater.
Hang out and float around with your family and friends at Morningside Recreation Complex. Tickets are $2 with a recreation card and $3 without a recreation card.
Visit myclearwater.com/morningside for movie details.
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