American Legion fish fry CLEARWATER - The American Legion Post 7 hosts a fish fry every Friday, 5 to 8 p.m., at 1760 Turner St., Clearwater. There is live entertainment, singing and dancing that begins at 7 p.m.
The Post also accepts old cell phones and flags for proper disposal.
Call 442-5293.
Candlelight vigil for victims of hate crimes CLEARWATER - There will be a candlelight vigil for victims of international hate crimes against transgendered individuals on Friday, Nov. 20, 7 p.m., in the sanctuary at the Unity Church of Clearwater, 2465 Nursery Road.
The vigil of remembrance will be presented to honor the victims of hate crimes against transgendered individuals, internationally, during this past year. Keynote speaker at the service will be Tobias Packer, new media manager of Equality Florida.
The service also will feature Robin Hankins, executive director of AS I AM and Janice Carney, executive director of F.O.R.G.E. Participating clergy will be the Rev. Abhi Janamanchi, Senior Minister of the Unitarian Universalists of Clearwater and the Rev. Leddy Hammock, Minister, Unity Church of Clearwater, along with Unity members, Nickie McNichols and Annie Skinner. A love offering will be received and shared equally between F.O.R.G.E., AS I AM, and Equality Florida.
VFW bingo DUNEDIN - The VFW Post 2550 Dunedin hosts Bingo every Friday, with doors opening at 10:30 a.m. and games starting at noon, 360 Douglas Ave. Lunch is available.
Caregiver’s support group LARGO - The caregiver’s support group meets the first and third Fridays of the month, 9:30 a.m. and the first and third Tuesdays, 6 p.m., at Grand Villa, 750 Starkey Road.
Pesticide training LARGO - The county will present limited pesticide license training and testing for professionals on Friday, Nov. 20, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Pinellas County Extension, 12520 Ulmerton Road.
Designed for landscape professionals, this program offers training and testing necessary to obtain a Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance or Limited Lawn and Ornamental license. CEUs can be earned. The cost is $150. Registration and payment are required by Thursday, Nov. 19.
To register, call 582-2100 or visit www.pinellascountyextension.org.
Book sale TARPON SPRINGS - The Friends of the Library will host a three-day book sale and Christmas Booktique Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 19 through 21.
Sale hours will be Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Thousands of used hardcover and paperback books will be available for purchase.
The Christmas booktique will feature book and gift combinations and recent hardcover books in gift condition, all at prices in keeping with the holiday spirit. On Friday, local artists from the Tarpon Springs Art Association will work in the library lobby. On Saturday, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., free face painting with Sugar Bear the Clown will be offered. Call 943-4922.
