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Light of Christ Holly Festival
CLEARWATER - The annual Light of Christ Holly Festival will be Friday and Saturday, Nov. 6 and 7, 3 to 8 p.m., at Light of Christ Catholic Church, 2176 Marilyn St.
Sponsored by the Council of Catholic Women, the event is the church’s largest fundraiser of the year. Activities will include a white elephant sale, with books, toys, jewelry and needle crafts and holiday crafts. There will be a magic show on Friday, 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. Food and drink will be available. Admission will be free.
There also will be an Italian dinner on Saturday, Nov. 7, 4 to 7 p.m. Tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for children. Salad, rolls, pasta with sauce, drinks and dessert will be served.
Call 441-4545.
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Delta Gamma 50th anniversary jubilee
CLEARWATER - The Clearwater Delta Gamma Alumnae chapter is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a jubilee event Saturday, Nov. 7, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. All Delta Gamma members are invited. Appetizers and refreshments will be served and festivities will include a historical display. To R.S.V.P. and get directions, call 392-4181. Delta Gamma offers women of all ages a heritage based on principles of personal integrity, responsibility and intellectual honesty, a press release said.
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Veterans Appreciation Day
CLEARWATER - The fifth annual Clearwater Veterans Appreciation Day is set for Saturday, Nov. 7, 2 to 6 p.m., at Bright House Networks Field, 601 N. Old Coachman Road. The event is free, but people are encouraged to bring nonperishable food items or new socks to be distributed to area veterans. This year’s events include the U.S. Coast Guard Silent Drill Team, the Navy Band Southeast Marching Band, U.S. Special Operations Parachute Team, the Clearwater High School USMC JROTC Silent Drill Team, and Admiral Farragut Academy Drill Team.
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Holiday bazaar
CLEARWATER - The Lutheran Women’s Missionary League will host its annual holiday bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 7, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at First Lutheran Church, 1644 Nursery Road. Vendors are needed for the event. The bazaar also will feature a bake sale.
The event will help raise funds to assist needy families in the church, neighborhood and other areas. Admission is $1. Proceeds will go to charity. Call 462-8000.
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Community garage sale
DUNEDIN - A community garage sale is set for Saturday, Nov. 7, 8 a.m. to noon, at the Hale Activity Center, 330 Douglas Ave.
Ten-foot by 10-foot spaces are available to rent for $10 to sell items, and space is free to charitable and nonprofit organizations. There will be music starting at 8 a.m. To register for space, visit the Hale Activity Center or call 298-3299.
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Pinellas County Market in the Park
LARGO - Pinellas County Market in the Park on Saturdays, Nov. 7-April 17, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Heritage Village, 11909 125th St. N., Largo.
Free admission, on-site restrooms. Parking is available in the Pinellas County Extension parking lot next to Heritage Village. The market features farm-fresh produce, natural products, gardening items and more. The Pinellas County Historical Society sponsors. Visit www.pinellascounty.org/heritage or call 727-582-2123.
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Holiday craft fair
LARGO - A holiday craft fair is set for Saturday, Nov. 7, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Bay Ranch Mobile Home Village clubhouse, 7349 Ulmerton Road. Admission is free. Breakfast and lunch are available.
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Largo High School class of 1971 reunion
LARGO - Members of the Largo High School class of 1971 and their families are invited to attend a day of fun, food, and our music at Taylor Park on Saturday, Nov. 7.
The picnic kicks off at 11 a.m. at Shelter 4.
Teachers and staff members too are invited for this gathering. Contact Deborah Wallace Carterfor more information at 441-3589.
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Charis Christian Bookstore will host a storewide clearance sale
LARGO - The Charis Christian Bookstore will host a storewide clearance sale Thursday through Sunday, Nov. 5 through 8, at the First Baptist Church of Indian Rocks, 12685 Ulmerton Road.
Planned to coincide with the church’s Jamboree, sale hours will be Thursday, 3 to 7 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday, 1 to 6 p.m.
The store also will host its Christmas Open House on Saturday, Nov. 14, 11 a.m. The event will feature several authors who will be signing books. Participating authors will include Angela Hunt, Phil Farver and Rodney Barnes.
Call Martha Brangenberg at 593-0164 or visit www.shopcharis.com.
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Hydrocephalus walk
LARGO - The fifth annual Hydrocephalus Walk will be held Saturday, Nov. 7, 9 a.m., at Largo Central Park, 101 Central Park Drive.
Finish line festivities and lunch served after the event. Register online before Oct. 31 at www.gothydro.org.
Proceeds from the event support the Hydrocephalus Association, a nonprofit organization that provides support, education and advocacy to individuals, families and medical professionals dealing with hydrocephaluus.
Call 637-5585
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Genealogy seminar
PALM HARBOR - The Suncoast Genealogy Society will host its 2009 seminar Saturday, Nov. 7, 1 to 4:30 p.m., at the Palm Harbor Library, 2330 Nebraska Ave.
Topics to be covered include “collateral relatives” and “under-used resources and marriage records.” The guest speaker will be Donna Murray. A book and periodical sale will precede the seminar.
Call John at 667-0457 or e-mail john8530@aol.com .
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Spiritual luncheon
SEMINOLE - Donna Allen will be the featured keynote spiritual speaker at a luncheon on Saturday, Nov. 7, 11:30 a.m., in the Life Center of Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 9530 Starkey Road. Allen was recently asked to be the featured soloist and worship leader at an anniversary conference of 9/11 for the Flight 11 crew. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. For reservations, call 743-4166.
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DHC poker fundraiser
SEMINOLE - The Deaf and Hearing Connection for Tampa Bay, a nonprofit agency serving the deaf and hard of hearing, is hosting a poker fundraising event Saturday, Nov. 7, 5 p.m.
The event will be held at the offices of the Deaf and Hearing Connection, 7821 Seminole Boulevard.
Proceeds will benefit the clients of the Deaf and Hearing Connection by providing funding for the programs of DHC. This event is sponsored by Elite Travel and Dreams Resorts and Spas. The suggested donation to play is $75. Large prizes will be awarded in addition to a grand prize of a Dreams Resorts and Spas vacation.
Beer, wine, soda and appetizers will be provided. Non-players are encouraged to enjoy the Raffle Room for a donation of only $10 per person.
Visit www.dhctb.org for more information or contact Holliday Lisowski at 399-9983 or Steve Wolf, 432-9767. Ample parking is provided. Space is limited and preregistration is required.
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SHS junior class flea market
SEMINOLE - The junior class at Seminole High School plans a community flea market and craft fair Saturday, Nov. 7, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the school parking lot.
The junior class is using the event to raise money for a trip to Washington, D.C., in February and to offset costs of the prom in May.
Rental spaces range in price from $12 to $40, depending upon size. Tables are available for rent for $10.
For more information, e-mail Larry Browett at browettl@pcsb.org .
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Community-wide yard sale
ST. PETE BEACH - The St. Pete Beach Community Center is hosting a community-wide yard sale on Saturday, Nov. 7, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sell your own items for extra cash or come browse for bargains. Cost for a vendor spot is $10 for residents and $12.50 for non-residents. Tables are $5 each while supplies last. Sellers can begin setting up as early as 6 a.m. at the Community Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Drive. Registration will run from Oct. 1 through Nov. 6 or until all spots are full. Call 363-92455 with questions.
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Salvation Army Holiday Market
ST. PETERSBURG - The Salvation Army is hosting its Holiday Market Saturday, Nov. 7, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Salvation Army is at 3800 Ninth Ave. N., in St. Petersburg. Spaces are available and include a 12-by-12-foot space and two chairs. No tables are provided. Prices are $20 for an outdoor space and $25 for an air-conditioned indoor space. For more information or to reserve a space, contact Lynn Rosa at 323-2222 or e-mail Lynn_Rosa@uss.salvationarmy.org .
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GriefShare
ST. PETERSBURG - GriefShare, a seminar on surviving the holidays, will be presented on Saturday, Nov. 7, 10 a.m. to noon, at Cornerstone Community Church, 6745 38th Ave. N.
This one day seminar is helpful for people facing the holidays after a loved one’s death. Coffee and goodies will be served. There is no charge for this event. No child care will be available.
Attendees will receive a free book with over 30 daily readings providing additional insights and ideas on holiday survival. Call 343-7747 or e-mail vkillion@cdp.com .
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Calvary Chapel yard sale fundraiser
ST. PETERSBURG - There will be a yard sale fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 7, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 781 72nd Ave. N.
Hosted by the Calvary Chapel Costa Rica Mission Team, this yard sale is a fundraiser to support the team going on a mission trip to the Talamanca region of Costa Rica as part of the Operation Smiles project for Indigenous peoples. Funds will be used to purchase gifts and toys for the children of Talamanca.
Call 941-981-3552.
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