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Sunday, March 1, 2009
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Mar 1
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9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
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Photography Hike at Weedon Island Preserve
Location: Weedon Island Preserve
Details:
Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Drive N.E., St. Petersburg
Hike Weedon Island Preserve in search of that perfect shot. Center staff members highlight seasonal features and specific wildlife behaviors that will help capture the beauty of the Preserve. Free and open to the public. To register, call (727) 453-6500.
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Mar 1
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9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
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Photography Hike at Brooker Creek Preserve
Location: Brooker Creek Preserve
Details:
Brooker Creek Island Preserve, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs
Hike Brooker Creek Preserve in search of that perfect shot. Center staff members highlight seasonal features and specific wildlife behaviors that will help capture the beauty of the Preserve. Free and open to the public. To register, call (727) 453-6800.
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Mar 1
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10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
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Fort De Soto Park Nature Walk
Location: Fort De Soto Park
Details:
Fort De Soto Park, 3500 Pinellas Bayway S., Tierra Verde
Come and enjoy the beauty of Ft. De Soto Park with a free one-hour nature walk great for the entire family. An Arrowhead Nature Walk is planned. Call the park for tour information and meeting locations. Registration required by calling (727) 582-2267.
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Monday, March 2, 2009
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Mar 2
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9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
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Health & Human Services Coordinating Council Mental Health/Substance Abuse Subcommittee (Health & Behavioral Helath Leadership Network)
Location: Pinellas County Courthouse
Details:
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COORDINATING COUNCIL MENTAL HEALTH/SUBSTANCE ABUSE SUBCOMMITTEE (HEALTH & BEHAVIORAL HEALTH LEADERSHIP NETWORK), 5th Floor Commissioners Conference Room, Pinellas County Courthouse, 315 Court Street, Clearwater. (727) 582-7951
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Mar 2
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1 p.m.
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Informal Grievance Hearing
Location: Pinellas County Courthouse Annex
Details:
INFORMAL GREIVANCE HEARING, Pinellas County Human Resources Department, Room 429, Pinellas County Courthouse Annex, 400 S. Ft. Harrison Ave, Clearwater. (727) 464-4028
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Tuesday, March 3, 2009
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Mar 3
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9:30 a.m.
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Location: Pinellas County Courthouse
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, 5th Floor Assembly Room, Pinellas County Courthouse, 315 Court Street, Clearwater. (727) 464-3485
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Mar 3
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3 p.m.
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Housing Finance Authority
Location: Weedon Island Preserve
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HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY, Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center, 1800 Weedon Drive NE, St. Petersburg. (727) 464-8240
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Mar 3
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5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
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Board of County Commissioners Budget Information Meeting
Location: Palm Harbor University High School
Details:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BUDGET INFORMATION MEETING, Palm Harbor University High School, 1900 Omaha Street, Palm Harbor. (727) 453-3051
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Wednesday, March 4, 2009
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Mar 4
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9 a.m.
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Tourist Development Council d/b/a Visit St. Petersburg/Clearwater
Location: Pinellas County Courthouse
Details:
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL D/B/A VISIT ST. PETERSBURG/CLEARWATER, 5th Floor Assembly Room, Pinellas County Courthouse, 315 Court Street, Clearwater. (727) 464-6633
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Mar 4
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9 a.m.
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CANCELLED--Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) School Transportation Safety Committee/Pinellas Schools Collaborative
Location: 600 Cleveland Street, Clearwater
Details:
METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO) SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY COMMITTEE/PINELLAS SCHOOLS COLLABORATIVE, Planning Department Conference Room, 600 Cleveland Street, Clearwater. (727) 464-8200
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Mar 4
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9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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Integrated Pest Management Update for the Landscape
Location: Pinellas Extension
Details:
Pinellas County Extension, 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo
Calling all landscaping professionals: Learn about bio-control in the landscape as well as scouting and problem diagnosis. Discuss key problems and current management technologies for diseases, insects, weeds, nematodes, palm diseases and soil health. The cost is $20 for those who pre-register and $40 at the door. To register, visit www.pinellascountyextension.org and click on the “Online Class Registration” button or call (727) 582-2100.
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Mar 4
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10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
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Preschool Village Ramblers - Sails to Rails
Location: Heritage Village
Details:
Heritage Village, 11909 125th St. N., Largo
Children and their parents or grandparents join in the fun with Florida history during Preschool Village Ramblers. During this Sails to Rails! program, children explore early Pinellas County the way early tourists did. Sail the new Heritage Village Sharpie and ride the caboose. Start the fun with circle time that offers stories, songs or finger plays. Other programs planned for the first Wednesday in April and May. Fee charged; pre-paid registration required. Special discount offered for Pinellas County Historical Society members. Two adults admitted free per child. For information about costs and to register, go to www.pinellascounty.org/heritage and click “Online Reservations,” call (727) 582-2426 or email heritagevillage@pinellascounty.org.
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Mar 4
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1 p.m.
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Informal Grievance Hearing
Location: Pinellas County Courthouse Annex
Details:
INFORMAL GRIEVANCE HEARING, Pinellas County Human Resources, Conference Room 429, Pinellas County Courthouse Annex, 400 S. Ft. Harrison, Clearwater. (727) 464-4028
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Mar 4
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7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
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Ancient Assassins - Scorpions
Location: Brooker Creek Preserve
Details:
Brooker Creek Preserve, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs
Take an interactive look at scorpions with a short presentation and a black-light walk to search for them along the trails. These amazing arachnids have remained virtually unchanged since the time of the dinosaurs. This program is free and great for families with children ages 8 and older. To register, call (727) 435-6800.
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Thursday, March 5, 2009
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Mar 5
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9 a.m.
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Board of Adjustment
Location: Pinellas County Courthouse
Details:
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT, 5th Floor Assembly Room, Pinellas County Courthouse, 315 Court Street, Clearwater. (727) 464-8200
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Mar 5
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9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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Adult Ecology Workshop - Dragonfly Behavior, Identification and Ecology
Location: Brooker Creek Preserve
Details:
Brooker Creek Preserve, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs
Enjoy a workshop perfect for those wanting to learn more about focused topics in natural history along with the pros. Grigorios Delaportas from the Biology Department at St. Petersburg College offers a unique way for dragonfly lovers to learn about these unique insects. Hands-on field and laboratory investigations teach ecology, use of taxonomic keys and techniques. Budding naturalists are welcome as are those wanting to improve their current skills. This program is sponsored by the Friends of Brooker Creek Preserve, Inc. Admission is $40 person, and space is limited. Call (727) 453-6800 for more information and to register.
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Mar 5
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10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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Health & Human Services Coordinating Council Administrative Forum
Location: Park Station, Pinellas Park
Details:
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COORDINATING COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE FORUM, Room 101, Park Station, 5851 Park Bvld, Pinellas Park. (727) 582-7951
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Mar 5
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4 p.m.
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Environmental Science Forum
Location: Weedon Island Preserve
Details:
ENVIORNMENTAL SCIENCE FORUM, Weedon Island Preserve Cultural & Natural History Center, 1800 Weedon Island Drive NE, St. Petersburg. (727) 464-4761
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Mar 5
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4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
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102nd Ave Public Information Meeting
Location: Seminole High School
Details:
102ND AVE WIDENING PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING, regarding the 102nd Ave Road Improvement Project from 125th St to 113th St and to discuss future modifications from Antilles Drive to 125th St and from 113th St to Seminole Bvld, Seminole High School, 8401 131st St, Seminole (727) 464-3631
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Mar 5
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6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
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Florida Style Gardening - Landscape Maintenance
Location: Pinellas Extension
Details:
Pinellas County Extension, 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo
Learn the concepts of proper pruning of trees and shrubs, using fertilizers and pesticides efficiently and effectively, which mulch is best and how much to use and how to condition your landscape to be more drought tolerant. This is the last workshop in the Florida Style Gardening series. The cost is $15. To register, visit www.pinellascountyextension.org and click on the “Online Class Registration” button or call (727) 582-2100.
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Mar 5
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6:30 p.m.
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Unified Personnel Board
Location: Pinellas County Courthouse
Details:
UNIFIED PERSONNEL BOARD, 5th Floor Assembly Room, Pinellas County Courthouse, 315 Court Street, Clearwater. (727) 464-4028
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Friday, March 6, 2009
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Mar 6
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8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
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Health & Human Services Coordinating Council Health & Behavioral Health Leadership Network
Location: 14155 58th Street North, Clearwater
Details:
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COORDINATING COUNCIL HEALTH & BEHAVIORAL HEALTH LEADERSHIP NETWORK, Juvenile Welfare Board Children's Services Council, 14155 58th Street North, Clearwater. (727) 582-7951
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Mar 6
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1:30 p.m. - 3:25 p.m.
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Homeless Leadership Network
Location: Area Agency on Aging, St. Petersburg
Details:
HOMELESS LEADERSHIP NETWORK, Area Agency on Aging, 9887 4th Street N, Suite 100, St. Petersburg. (727) 528-5762
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Saturday, March 7, 2009
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Mar 7
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8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Cross Bayou Canal/Joe's Creek Waterway Cleanup
Location: 78th Ave N near Wagoon Wheel Flea Market
Details:
Launching at end of 78th St. N., Near Wagon Wheel Flea Market in Pinellas Park
Help the local waterway get spruced up as part of the Keep Pinellas Beautiful spring cleanup. Refreshments and t-shirts provided. Free prizes and other activities add to the fun. You can bring your own canoe or kayak or reserve one with us. Supplies limited so sign up early. Registration deadline is Friday, Feb. 27. To learn more, email arivera@pinellascounty.org or call (727) 464-4425.
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Mar 7
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9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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Market in the Park
Location: 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo
Details:
Market in the Park is home to 30-plus booths selling unique items, not always found in chain stores. Farm-fresh produce, natural products and gardening items are the mainstay of the market. The list of products includes everything natural from stuffed breads, herbs and hot sauces to honey, coffee and nuts. Handmade soaps, soft cotton products and bird feeders may be sold.
New this year, horticultural-friendly craft products are for sale. Entertainment and educational booths add a distinctly different touch, and food is sold for vendors and visitors. Dogs, on leashes, are welcome to wander with their families.
Free admission, on-site restrooms and plenty of room to roam make this market convenient and accessible. The market is held in the Pinellas County Extension parking lot at 12520 Ulmerton Road in Largo. It is located off 125th Street between Walsingham and Ulmerton roads, next to Heritage Village.
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Mar 7
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9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
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Guided Hike at Brooker Creek Preserve
Location: Brooker Creek Preserve
Details:
Brooker Creek Preserve, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs
Take a walk through time on a guided hike along the Brooker Creek Preserve Education Trail. Join in this walk, see how the land has changed over time and discuss the ecological footprints left by those changes. All ages welcome, but children younger than 6 may find the hike challenging. Free. Pre-registration is required by noon on Friday by calling (727) 453-6800.
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Mar 7
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9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
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Saturday Guided Hike at Weedon Island Preserve
Location: Weedon Island Preserve
Details:
Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Drive N.E., St. Petersburg
Take a two-hour hike with the experts through Weedon Island Preserve’s coastal mangrove and upland ecosystems. Learn about the coastal environment and the Preserve’s early residents. Please reserve your space by 2 p.m. on Friday. Free. To register, call (727) 453-6500.
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Mar 7
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10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
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Fort De Soto Park Nature Walk
Location: Fort De Soto Park
Details:
Ft. De Soto Park, 3500 Pinellas Bayway S., Tierra Verde
Come and enjoy the beauty of Ft. De Soto Park with a free one-hour nature walk great for the entire family. An Mangrove Nature Walk is planned. Call the park for tour information and meeting locations. Registration required by calling (727) 582-2267.
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Mar 7
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10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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Blacksmithing - A Second Level
Location: Heritage Village
Details:
Heritage Village, 11909 125th St. N., Largo
Learn to forge, weld, punch holes and hot rivet. You must have some blacksmith experience and or have completed the beginning class. You will learn how to make some parts of a fireplace set. Ken Straight is the instructor. For information about costs and to register, go to www.pinellascounty.org/heritage and click “Online Reservations,” call (727) 582-2426 or email heritagevillage@pinellascounty.org.
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Mar 7
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10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
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Composting Workshop
Location: Weedon Island Preserve
Details:
Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Drive N.E., St. Petersburg
Get the scoop on the composting process and what types of materials can be successfully added with the pros from Pinellas County Extension experts. Just throw your kitchen scraps to your yard clippings and compost happens. Twenty 17.6 cubic feet plastic compost bins will be given away as door prizes drawn from those completing a short survey. This free workshop is best for adults. Registration is required by calling (727) 453-6500.
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Mar 7
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10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
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Family Doodlebug Saturday
Location: Heritage Village
Details:
Heritage Village, 11909 125th St. N., Largo
Saturdays are a great time for the family to spend time together without spending a lot of money. A new adventure will be held each Saturday when children ages 5 to 11 “Enter the Action” of history. House tours, group activities, stories from the past and more make a wonderful way to discover Florida and ever changing Pinellas. Small fee charged; pre-paid registration required. Special discount available for Pinellas County Historical Society members. For information about costs and to register, go to www.pinellascounty.org/heritage and click “Online Reservations,” call (727) 582-2426 or email heritagevillage@pinellascounty.org.
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Sunday, March 8, 2009
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Mar 8
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10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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Blacksmithing - A Second Level
Location: Heritage Village
Details:
Heritage Village, 11909 125th St. N., Largo
Learn to forge, weld, punch holes and hot rivet. You must have some blacksmith experience and or have completed the beginning class. You will learn how to make some parts of a fireplace set. Ken Straight is the instructor. For information about costs and to register, go to www.pinellascounty.org/heritage and click “Online Reservations,” call (727) 582-2426 or email heritagevillage@pinellascounty.org.
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Mar 8
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10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
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Fort De Soto Park Nature Walk
Location: Fort De Soto Park
Details:
Ft. De Soto Park, 3500 Pinellas Bayway S., Tierra Verde
Come and enjoy the beauty of Ft. De Soto Park with a free one-hour nature walk great for the entire family. A Soldier’s Hole Nature Walk is planned. Call the park for tour information and meeting locations. Registration required by calling (727) 582-2267.
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Mar 8
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1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
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Meet the Artist: G. Wayne McCartney - At Home in the Wild
Location: Brooker Creek Preserve
Details:
Brooker Creek Preserve, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs
Meet G. Wayne McCartney and talk about his realistic wildlife paintings. His work places strong emphasis on the interrelationships between wildlife and habitat. The exhibit will be on display during normal Center hours through Sunday, April 26. For more information, call (727) 453-6800.
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Mar 8
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2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
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Pilgrim in the Land of Alligators: Modern Floridians in the Age of Dinosaurs
Location: Weedon Island Preserve
Details:
Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Drive N.E., St. Petersburg
Award-winning columnist and author, Jeff Klinkenberg, talks about the fascinating encounters between us and alligators. We’ve worshipped them, feared them, hunted them, eaten them and wrote fine literature about them. They’re still here and are dinosaurs living in the 21st Century. Books will be available for purchase and signing. This free program is best for adults and children 12 and over. To register, call (727) 453-6500.
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Monday, March 9, 2009
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Mar 9
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1:30 p.m.
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Pinellas Mobility Initiative Steering Committee
Location: 600 Cleveland Street, Clearwater
Details:
PINELLAS MOBILITY INITIATIVE STEERING COMMITTEE, Planning Department Conference Room, 7th Floor, 600 Cleveland Street, Clearwater. (727) 464-8200
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Tuesday, March 10, 2009
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Mar 10
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9:30 a.m.
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Location: Pinellas County Courthouse
Details:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION, 5th Floor Assembly Room, Pinellas County Courthouse, 315 Court Street, Clearwater. (727) 464-3485
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Mar 10
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4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
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Youth Advisory Committee
Location: Pinellas County Courthouse
Details:
YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE, 4th Floor Clerk's Conference Room, Pinellas County Courthouse, 315 Court Street, Clearwater. (727) 582-2450
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Wednesday, March 11, 2009
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Mar 11
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8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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Aquatic Update for Professionals
Location: Pinellas Extension
Details:
Pinellas County Extension, 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo
Calling all landscaping professionals: Learn about the pesticide mode of action and chemical families. Discuss new weeds to watch for and new herbicides on the horizon. CEUs are available. The cost is $40 for those who pre-register and $80 at the door. To register, visit www.pinellascountyextension.org and click on the “Online Class Registration” button or call (727) 582-2100.
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Mar 11
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8:30 a.m.
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Pinellas Police Standards Council
Location: 4000 Gateway Center Bvld, Pinellas Park
Details:
PINELLAS POLICE STANDARDS COUNCIL, Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council offices, 4000 Gateway Center Bvld, Pinellas Park. (727) 864-3822
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Mar 11
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1 p.m.
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METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO)
Location: 315 Court St., Clearwater
Details:
METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO) Monthly Meeting -- Pinellas County Courthouse, BCC Assembly Room, Fifth Floor, 315 Court Street, Clearwater. 464-8200
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Mar 11
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2 p.m.
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Pruning Basics and Benefits with Pinellas County Extension Master Gardener
Location: Palm Harbor Library
Details:
Palm Harbor Library, 2330 Nebraska Ave., Palm Harbor
Improve the look and health of landscapes by learning why, how and when to prune shrubs and trees at a free Pruning Basics and Benefits program with Pam Brown, Pinellas County Extension Educator. You may attend either session. To register, log onto www.pinellascountyextension.org and click the “Online Class Registration” button or call (727) 582-2100.
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Mar 11
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5 p.m.
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CANCELLED--Health Facilities Authority
Location: Pinellas County Courthouse
Details:
HEALTH FACILITIES AUTHORITY, 6th Floor Administrator's Conference Room, Pinellas County Courthouse, 315 Court Street, Clearwater. (727) 464-3485
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Mar 11
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6:30 p.m.
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Pruning Basics and Benefits with Pinellas County Extension Master Gardener
Location: Palm Harbor Library
Details:
Palm Harbor Library, 2330 Nebraska Ave., Palm Harbor
Improve the look and health of landscapes by learning why, how and when to prune shrubs and trees at a free Pruning Basics and Benefits program with Pam Brown, Pinellas County Extension Educator. You may attend either session. To register, log onto www.pinellascountyextension.org and click the “Online Class Registration” button or call (727) 582-2100.
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Mar 11
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7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
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Cypress Creek Swamp: Backyard Buffet
Location: Brooker Creek Preserve
Details:
Brooker Creek Preserve, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs
Join the pros at Brooker Creek Preserve as they discuss ways to explore the wild side of your neighborhood by creating a buffet for wildlife in your backyard. This program is best for adults. To learn more or to register, call (727) 453-6800.
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Thursday, March 12, 2009
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Mar 12
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9 a.m.
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Local Planning Agency Public Hearing
Location: Pinellas County Courthouse
Details:
LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY PUBLIC HEARING, 5th Floor Assembly Room, Pinellas County Courthouse, 315 Court Street, Clearwater. (727) 464-8200
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Mar 12
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10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
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Book Time at Brooker Creek - I'm a Manatee
Location: Brooker Creek Preserve
Details:
Brooker Creek Preserve, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs
Introduce your preschooler to the wonders of the natural world. This Book Time features I’m a Manatee by John Lithgow. A little boy dreams of becoming a manatee. This beautifully illustrated tale full of silly rhymes explores the world of one of Florida’s most endearing marine mammals. This program also includes a craft, game or other hands-on activity related to the story. Best for children ages 3 to 5. Free. Registration is required by calling (727) 453-6800.
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Mar 12
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10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
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Wee-time at Weedon: A Tiny Seed
Location: Weedon Island Preserve
Details:
Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Drive N.E., St. Petersburg
Introduce your preschooler to the wonders of the natural world at this free Wee-time at Weedon program. This week’s program is A Tiny Seed by Eric Carle. A brilliant illustration of a timeless story of a tiny seed that travels ar and survives many perils to grow into a flower. Free. Registration required by calling (727) 453-6500.
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Mar 12
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11 a.m.
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Informal Grievance Hearing (Continuation of panel discussion)
Location: Pinellas County Courthouse Annex
Details:
INFORMAL GRIEVANCE HEARING (Continuation of panel discussion), Pinellas County Human Resources, Conference Room 421, Pinellas County Courthouse Annex, 400 S. Ft. Harrison, Clearwater. (727) 464-4028
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Mar 12
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1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
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Home School History Adventures - Race into Spring
Location: Heritage Village
Details:
Heritage Village, 11909 125th St. N., Largo
This monthly club for home schooled children ages 5 to 11 offers a fun getaway to the past with a Race into Spring! program. What did pioneers do to welcome the spring? Celebrate new plantings with old fashioned relay races. Cultivate the mind while cultivating the soil. Take home a new home for a fine feathered friend. Other programs planned for the second Thursday in April and May. Fee charged; pre-paid registration required. Special discount available for Pinellas County Historical Society members. For information about costs and to register, go to www.pinellascounty.org/heritage and click “Online Reservations,” call (727) 582-2426 or email heritagevillage@pinellascounty.org.
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Mar 12
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2 p.m.
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Security Panel
Location: Pinellas County Courthouse
Details:
SECURITY PANEL, 4th Floor Clerk's Conference Room, Pinellas County Courthouse, 315 Court Street, Clearwater. (727) 464-5232
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Friday, March 13, 2009
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Mar 13
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8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance & Limited Lawn and Ornament Training
Location: Pinellas Extension
Details:
Pinellas County Extension, 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo
Calling all landscaping professionals: If you are seeking licensing for Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance and Limited Lawn and Ornamental, this training workshop is for you. Testing is included. The cost is $60, and pre-registration is required. To register, visit www.pinellascountyextension.org and click on the “Online Class Registration” button or call (727) 582-2100.
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Mar 13
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1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
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Revised: Evaluation Meeting for 089-0201-IP(MW) Consulting Services - Wireless Communicatons Facilities (Cell Towers) Leasing
Location: Purchasing Department 400 S. Ft. Harrison Ave., 5th Floor Conference Room #516, Clearwater, FL 33756
Details:
Proposal Evaluation 089-0201-IP Consulting Services - Wireless Communications Facilities (Cell Towers) Leasing
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Saturday, March 14, 2009
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Mar 14
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9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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Market in the Park
Location: 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo
Details:
Market in the Park is home to 30-plus booths selling unique items, not always found in chain stores. Farm-fresh produce, natural products and gardening items are the mainstay of the market. The list of products includes everything natural from stuffed breads, herbs and hot sauces to honey, coffee and nuts. Handmade soaps, soft cotton products and bird feeders may be sold.
New this year, horticultural-friendly craft products are for sale. Entertainment and educational booths add a distinctly different touch, and food is sold for vendors and visitors. Dogs, on leashes, are welcome to wander with their families.
Free admission, on-site restrooms and plenty of room to roam make this market convenient and accessible. The market is held in the Pinellas County Extension parking lot at 12520 Ulmerton Road in Largo. It is located off 125th Street between Walsingham and Ulmerton roads, next to Heritage Village.
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Mar 14
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9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
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Guuided Hike at Brooker Creek Preserve
Location: Brooker Creek Preserve
Details:
Brooker Creek Preserve, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs
Take a walk through time on a guided hike along the Brooker Creek Preserve Education Trail. Join in this walk, see how the land has changed over time and discuss the ecological footprints left by those changes. All ages welcome, but children younger than 6 may find the hike challenging. Free. Pre-registration is required by noon on Friday by calling (727) 453-6800.
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Mar 14
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9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
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Saturday Guided Hike at Weedon Island Preserve
Location: Weedon Island Preserve
Details:
Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Drive N.E., St. Petersburg
Take a two-hour hike with the experts through Weedon Island Preserve’s coastal mangrove and upland ecosystems. Learn about the coastal environment and the Preserve’s early residents. Please reserve your space by 2 p.m. on Friday. Free. To register, call (727) 453-6500.
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Mar 14
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9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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Celebrate Florida Archaeology Month 2009
Location: Weedon Island Preserve
Details:
Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Drive N.E., St. Petersburg
Celebrate Florida Archaeology Month and learn what’s happening in archaeology in the Tampa Bay area. Brent Weisman, President of the newly formed non-profit organization, Alliance for Weedon Island Archaeological Research and Education, discusses how the value of archaeological research helps understand the present in an afternoon lecture. Central Gulf Coast Archaeological Society hosts a research display. Join us on a guided hike and learn about the early prehistory of a shell mound while discussing the colorful, recent history of Weedon Island Preserve. Pre-registration is requested for the guided hikes. Recommended for families with children 6 and older.
The great event is free and best for all ages. To learn more, visit www.weedonislandpreserve.org or call (727) 453-6500.
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Mar 14
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10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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Blacksmithing - A Second Level
Location: Heritage Village
Details:
Heritage Village, 11909 125th St. N., Largo
Learn to forge, weld, punch holes and hot rivet. You must have some blacksmith experience and or have completed the beginning class. You will learn how to make some parts of a fireplace set. Ken Straight is the instructor. For information about costs and to register, go to www.pinellascounty.org/heritage and click “Online Reservations,” call (727) 582-2426 or email heritagevillage@pinellascounty.org.
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Mar 14
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10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
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Fort De Soto Park Nature Walk
Location: Fort De Soto Park
Details:
Ft. De Soto Park, 3500 Pinellas Bayway S., Tierra Verde
Come and enjoy the beauty of Ft. De Soto Park with a free one-hour nature walk great for the entire family. A Beach Nature Walk is planned. Call the park for tour information and meeting locations. Registration required by calling (727) 582-2267.
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Mar 14
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10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
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Family Fun Learning - Lady Bug, Lady Bug
Location: Pinellas Extension
Details:
Pinellas County Extension Parking Lot, 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo
Explore the insects in the garden. Learn what they eat and how they grow. Paint a lady bug on a rock for fun at this Family Fun Learning – Lady Bug, Lady Bug Program. The program cost is $2 per person and requires registration. Also that day, explore Pinellas County Market in the Park. The Market is located off 125th Street between Walsingham and Ulmerton roads, next to Heritage Village. To register for the Family Fun Learning program, log onto www.pinellascountyextension.org and click on the “Online Class Registration” button or call (727) 582-2100.
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Mar 14
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10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
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Family Doodlebug Saturday
Location: Heritage Village
Details:
Heritage Village, 11909 125th St. N., Largo
Saturdays are a great time for the family to spend time together without spending a lot of money. A new adventure will be held each Saturday when children ages 5 to 11 “Enter the Action” of history. House tours, group activities, stories from the past and more make a wonderful way to discover Florida and ever changing Pinellas. Small fee charged; pre-paid registration required. Special discount available for Pinellas County Historical Society members. For information about costs and to register, go to www.pinellascounty.org/heritage and click “Online Reservations,” call (727) 582-2426 or email heritagevillage@pinellascounty.org.
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Mar 14
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10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
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Get Cooking Demonstraton - Delicious Squash Shines in Summer & Winter
Location: Pinellas Extension
Details:
Pinellas County Extension, 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo
Start healthier eating habits with a free Get Cooking Demonstration by the pros at Pinellas County Extension. This Delicious Squash Shines in Summer & Winter demonstration uses local produce to show how easy eating healthy can be with a little imagination. Citizens learn how to best purchase, store and prepare strawberries. Recipes will be shared, and fact sheets offered. To register, log onto www.pinellascountyextension.org and click on the “Online Class Registration” button or call (727) 582-2100.
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Mar 14
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10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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Mini-Camp for Grown-Ups at Heritage Village - Out of the Fry Pan
Location: Heritage Village
Details:
Heritage Village, 11909 125th St. N., Largo
Cook up a pot of beans the old fashioned way at a Mini-Camp for Grown-ups at Heritage Village – Out of the Fry Pan program. Squeeze oranges for a refreshing drink and glaze the best biscuits ever. You will love the sensational flavors of outdoor cooking. Other programs planned for one Saturday in April and May. Pre-paid registration required. Special discount for Pinellas County Historical Society members. For information about costs and to register, go to www.pinellascounty.org/heritage and click “Online Reservations,” call (727) 582-2426 or email heritagevillage@pinellascounty.org.
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Mar 14
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1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
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A Feather in My Book - Reading Aloud with Miss Ellie
Location: Brooker Creek Preserve
Details:
Brooker Creek Preserve, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs
Step into an 1892 classroom to see how pioneer children learned to read. Birds and reading went together naturally in the classic McGuffey Reader. Join Nancy Hughes as Miss Ellie, a one room school teacher, as she leads you through a reading lesson about birds. This program is best for families with children ages 5 and up. Registration required by calling (727) 453-6800.
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Sunday, March 15, 2009
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Mar 15
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10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
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Fort De Soto Nature Walk
Location: Fort De Soto Park
Details:
Ft. De Soto Park, 3500 Pinellas Bayway S., Tierra Verde
Come and enjoy the beauty of Ft. De Soto Park with a free one-hour nature walk great for the entire family. An Arrowhead Nature Walk is planned. Call the park for tour information and meeting locations. Registration required by calling (727) 582-2267.
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Mar 15
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10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
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Young Naturalist Walk at Brooker Creek Preserve
Location: Brooker Creek Preserve
Details:
Brooker Creek Preserve, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs
Take a short walk along the Brooker Creek Center’s trails to discover nature. Use all your senses to bring out the naturalist in children of every age. Great for families with children of all ages. To register, call (727) 453-6800.
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Monday, March 16, 2009
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Mar 16
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8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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Request for Proposal Evaluation 089-0065-P Software Replacement, Solid Waste Scale House
Location: 400 S. Ft. Harrison Ave., 5th FL Conf. Room 516, Clearwater, FL 33756
Details:
Request for Proposal Evaluation 089-0065-P Software Replacement, Solid Waste Scale House
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Mar 16
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8:30 a.m.
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Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Pedestrian Transportation Advisory Committee
Location: 600 Cleveland Street, Clearwater
Details:
METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO) PEDESTRIAN TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE, Planning Department Conference Room, Suite 750, 600 Cleveland Street, Clearwater. (727) 464-8200
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Mar 16
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2 p.m.
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CANCELLED--Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) User Policy Bord
Location: Criminal Justice Center
Details:
CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFORMATION SYSTEM (CJIS) USER POLICY BOARD, Criminal Justice Center 3rd Floor Conference Room, 14250 49th Street North, Clearwater. (727) 464-4582
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Mar 16
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4 p.m.
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Location: 600 Cleveland Street, Clearwater
Details:
Planning Review Committee, Planning Department Conference Room, 7th Floor, Bank of America Building, 600 Cleveland Street, Clearwater.
(727) 464-8200
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Tuesday, March 17, 2009
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Mar 17
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9:15 a.m.
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Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Local Coordinating Board for the Transportation Disadvantaged
Location: 600 Cleveland Street, Clearwater
Details:
METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO) LOCAL COORDINATING BOARD FOR THE TRANSPORTATION DISADVANTAGED, Planning Department Conference Room, 7th Floor, 600 Cleveland Street, Clearwater. (727) 464-8200
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Mar 17
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10 a.m.
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CANCELLED--Selection Advisory Committee
Location: 440 Court Street, Clearwater
Details:
SELECTION ADVISORY COMMITTEE, Public Works Administration Building, Conference Room 111, 440 Court Street, Clearwater. (727) 453-3403
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Mar 17
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10 a.m.
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Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Coordinating Board for the Transportation Disadvantaged Public Hearing
Location: 600 Cleveland Street, Clearwater
Details:
METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO) LOCAL COORDINATING BOARD FOR THE TRANSPORTATION DISADVANTAGED PUBLIC HEARING, Planning Department Conference Room, 7th Floor, 600 Cleveland Street, Clearwater. (727) 464-8200
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Mar 17
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1:30 p.m.
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Pinellas County Construction Licensing Board
Location: Largo City Hall Complex Community Room 201 Highland Avenue, Largo. PCCLB office at 536-4720, extension six.
Details:
Public comment, opinion, and testimony is encouraged. Persons are advised that if they decide to appeal any decision made at this meeting/hearing, they will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose they may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you to the provision of certain assistance. Within two (2) working days of your receipt of this notice, please contact the Office of Human Rights, 400 S. Ft. Harrison Avenue, Suite 300, Clearwater, Florida 33756. (727) 464-4062 (V/TDD).
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Mar 17
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3 p.m.
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Location: Pinellas County Courthouse
Details:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, 5th Floor Assembly Room, Pinellas County Courthouse, 315 Court Street, Clearwater. (727) 464-3485
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Mar 17
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6:30 p.m.
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Location: Pinellas County Courthouse
Details:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PUBLIC HEARINGS AND CITIZENS TO BE HEARD, 5th Floor Assembly Room, Pinellas County Courthouse, 315 Court Street, Clearwater. (727) 464-3485
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Wednesday, March 18, 2009
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Mar 18
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10 a.m.
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Pinellas County EMS Advisory Council
Location: 12490 Ulmerton Road, Largo
Details:
PINELLAS COUNTY EMS ADVISORY COUNCIL, EMS & Fire Administration Building, Conference Room 132, 12490 Ulmerton Road, Largo. (727) 582-2000
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Mar 18
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10 a.m.
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Tampa Bay Area Regional Transportation Authority (TBARTA) Transit Management Committee
Location: 3802 Spectrum Bvld, Tampa
Details:
TAMPA BAY AREA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (TBARTA) TRANSIT MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE, USF Connect Building, 3802 Spectrum Bvld, Tampa. (813) 220-0526
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Mar 18
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1 p.m.
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Pinellas Planning Council
Location: Pinellas County Courthouse
Details:
PINELLAS PLANNING COUNCIL, 5th Floor Assembly Room, Pinellas County Courthouse, 315 Court Street, Clearwater. (727) 464-8250
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Mar 18
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1:30 p.m.
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Employees Advisory Council Representatives
Location: Pinellas County Courthouse Annex
Details:
EMPLOYEES ADVISORY COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES, Pinellas County Courthouse Annex, Training Room 429, 400 S. Ft. Harrison, Clearwater. (727) 464-4064
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Mar 18
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1:30 p.m.
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Tampa Bay Area Regional Transportation Authority (TBARTA) Citizens Advisory Committee
Location: 3802 Spectrum Bvld, Tampa
Details:
TAMPA BAY AREA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (TBARTA) CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE, USF Connect Building, 3802 Spectrum Bvld, Tampa. (813) 220-0526
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Mar 18
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7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
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Wednesday Evening Walk at Brooker Creek Preserve
Location: Brooker Creek Preserve
Details:
Brooker Creek Preserve, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs
Take a pleasant evening stroll when nature’s day shift has ended and the night shift begins. Many animals are most active at dawn and dusk. Discuss the ways many living things are adapted to make the best use of twilight hours. This free program is best for families with children ages 10 and up. To register, call (727) 453-6800.
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Thursday, March 19, 2009
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Mar 19
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8:30 a.m.
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Pinellas County Cultural Council
Location: EpiCenter Room 1-450
Details:
PINELLAS COUNTY CULTURAL COUNCIL, EpiCenter Room 1-450, 13805 58th Street North, Clearwater. (727) 453-7860
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Mar 19
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9 a.m.
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CANCELLED--Building Board of Appeals
Location: 310 Court Street, Clearwater
Details:
BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS, Building and Development Review Services Department, 2nd Floor, 310 Court Street, Clearwater. (727) 464-3757
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Mar 19
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9:30 a.m.
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Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Location: 631 Chestnut Street, Clearwater
Details:
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD, Parks and Recreation Administrative Office, 631 Chestnut Street, Clearwater. (727) 453-3275
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Mar 19
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7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
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Looking for Angola: New Approaches and Evidence in the Search for an Early 19th Century Maroon Community on the Manatee River
Location: Weedon Island Preserve
Details:
Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Drive N.E., St. Petersburg
Meet Uzi Baram, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Anthropology, New College of Florida, as he discusses the settlement in the history of Maroons in Florida, explains the choices made by the research team and provides an update on the search for Angola in Florida and with descendent communities in the Bahamas. This free program is best for adults. To register, call (727) 453-6500.
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Friday, March 20, 2009
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Mar 20
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9:30 a.m.
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Board of County Commissioners Special Public Hearing
Location: Pinellas County Courthouse
Details:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SPECIAL PUBLIC HEARING, regarding EMS resolutions and citizens' comments, 5th Floor Assembly Room, Pinellas County Courthouse, 315 Court Street, Clearwater. (727) 464-3485
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Mar 20
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12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
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Guided Canoe Trip at Weedon Island Preserve
Location: Weedon Island Preserve
Details:
Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Drive N.E., St. Petersburg
Explore the south canoe trail of Weedon Island Preserve and get a rare look at the aquatic ecosystems that make west-central Florida special. Trained guides lead through mangrove stands and over seagrass and oyster beds while pointing out various flora and fauna. The cost, including tax, for this unique experience is $15 per person or $30 per canoe with a maximum of three people in each canoe. Children should be over 6 years old and accompanied by an adult. Spaces fill quickly so call (727) 453-6500 for more information and pre-register today.
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Saturday, March 21, 2009
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Mar 21
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9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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Market in the Park
Location: 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo
Details:
Market in the Park is home to 30-plus booths selling unique items, not always found in chain stores. Farm-fresh produce, natural products and gardening items are the mainstay of the market. The list of products includes everything natural from stuffed breads, herbs and hot sauces to honey, coffee and nuts. Handmade soaps, soft cotton products and bird feeders may be sold.
New this year, horticultural-friendly craft products are for sale. Entertainment and educational booths add a distinctly different touch, and food is sold for vendors and visitors. Dogs, on leashes, are welcome to wander with their families.
Free admission, on-site restrooms and plenty of room to roam make this market convenient and accessible. The market is held in the Pinellas County Extension parking lot at 12520 Ulmerton Road in Largo. It is located off 125th Street between Walsingham and Ulmerton roads, next to Heritage Village.
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Mar 21
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9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
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Guided Hike at Brooker Creek Preserve
Location: Brooker Creek Preserve
Details:
Brooker Creek Preserve, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs
Take a walk through time on a guided hike along the Brooker Creek Preserve Education Trail. Join in this walk, see how the land has changed over time and discuss the ecological footprints left by those changes. All ages welcome, but children younger than 6 may find the hike challenging. Free. Pre-registration is required by noon on Friday by calling (727) 453-6800.
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Mar 21
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9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
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Saturday Guided Hike at Weedon Island Preserve
Location: Weedon Island Preserve
Details:
Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Drive N.E., St. Petersburg
Take a two-hour hike with the experts through Weedon Island Preserve’s coastal mangrove and upland ecosystems. Learn about the coastal environment and the Preserve’s early residents. Please reserve your space by 2 p.m. on Friday. Free. To register, call (727) 453-6500.
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Mar 21
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9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
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Guided Nature Walk at John Chesnut Park
Location: John Chesnut Park
Details:
Chesnut Park, 2200 East Lake Road, Palm Harbor
Explore the outdoors and discover plants naturally found in wetlands and pine flatwoods. Learn how these plants have been used over the years. Visit points along Brooker Creek and enjoy the view of Lake Tarpon. Free. Registration is required by calling (727) 669-1951.
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Mar 21
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10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
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Fort De Soto Nature Walk
Location: Fort De Soto Park
Details:
Ft. De Soto Park, 3500 Pinellas Bayway S., Tierra Verde
Come and enjoy the beauty of Ft. De Soto Park with a free one-hour nature walk great for the entire family. A Campground Nature Walk is planned. Call the park for tour information and meeting locations. Registration required by calling (727) 582-2267.
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Mar 21
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10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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The Ecology of Mangrove Swamps
Location: Weedon Island Preserve
Details:
Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Drive N.E., St. Petersburg
Mangrove swamps are an essential coastal wetland ecosystem along both coasts of peninsular Florida. There are many secrets waiting to be discovered in the mangrove swamp. This program addresses and explores these highly adaptive trees and the different biological communities they support. This program is free and best for ages 12 and older. To register, call (727) 453-6500.
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Mar 21
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10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
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Family Doodlebug Saturday
Location: Heritage Village
Details:
Heritage Village, 11909 125th St. N., Largo
Saturdays are a great time for the family to spend time together without spending a lot of money. A new adventure will be held each Saturday when children ages 5 to 11 “Enter the Action” of history. House tours, group activities, stories from the past and more make a wonderful way to discover Florida and ever changing Pinellas. Small fee charged; pre-paid registration required. Special discount available for Pinellas County Historical Society members. For information about costs and to register, go to www.pinellascounty.org/heritage and click “Online Reservations,” call (727) 582-2426 or email heritagevillage@pinellascounty.org.
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Mar 21
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10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
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National Quilting Day Celebration
Location: Heritage Village
Details:
Heritage Village, 11909 125th St. N., Largo
This celebration honors the ancient art of quilting when quilters from five Pinellas County guilds will show their quilts. Several historic buildings will be open, each showcasing specific kinds of quilts including appliqué, miniature art, pieced, wall hangings, challenges and antique. Two lectures about the history and impact of quilts are planned. Hands-on activities will engage visitors of all ages in the many aspects of this historic American craft. For information, visit www.pinellascounty.org/heritage
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Mar 21
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1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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Prehistoric People and Pottery
Location: Heritage Village
Details:
Brooker Creek Preserve, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs
Get a hands-on look at the lives of Florida’s ancient civilizations while watching Shadows and Reflections: Florida’s Lost People. Along with Loren Blakeley, past president of the Central Gulf Coast Archeological Society, you will have a chance to try your hand at creating prehistoric pottery. This program is free and best for families with children of all ages. To register, call (727) 453-6800.
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Sunday, March 22, 2009
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Mar 22
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10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
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Fort De Soto Park Nature Walk
Location: Fort De Soto Park
Details:
Ft. De Soto Park, 3500 Pinellas Bayway S., Tierra Verde
Come and enjoy the beauty of Ft. De Soto Park with a free one-hour nature walk great for the entire family. A Beach Nature Walk is planned. Call the park for tour information and meeting locations. Registration required by calling (727) 582-2267.
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Mar 22
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11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
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Open Classroom -- Discovering Nature with your Child at Brooker Creek Preserve
Location: Brooker Creek Preserve
Details:
Brooker Creek Preserve, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs
Stop by the open classroom at Brooker Creek Preserve and explore nature with your family. You are welcome to stop by anytime between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. to participate in a variety of self-guided nature games and activities. This open classroom is free and great for families with children of all ages. To learn more, call (727) 453-6800.
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Monday, March 23, 2009
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Mar 23
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8 a.m.
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Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC) Facilities Standing Committee/Safety & Education Standing Committee/Marketing & Public Relations Committee
Location: 600 Cleveland Street, Clearwater
Details:
METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO) BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE FACILITIES STANDING COMMITTEE/SAFETY & EDUCATION STANDING COMMITTEE/MARKETING & PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE, Planning Department Conference Room, Suite 750, 600 Cleveland Street, Clearwater. (727) 464-8200
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Mar 23
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8:30 a.m.
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Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Bicycle Advisory Committee
Location: 600 Cleveland Street, Clearwater
Details:
METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO) BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE, Planning Department Conference Room, Suite 750, 600 Cleveland Street, Clearwater. (727) 464-8200
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Mar 23
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5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
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Board of County Commissioners Budget Information Meeting
Location: Osceola High School cafeteria
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BUDGET INFORMATION MEETING, Osceola High School cafeteria, 9751 98th Street North, Seminole. (727) 453-3051
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Tuesday, March 24, 2009
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Mar 24
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9 a.m.
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Pinellas County Construction Licensing Board (PCCLB)
Location: 12600-102 Belcher Road, Largo
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PINELLAS COUNTY CONSTRUCTION LICENSING BOARD (PCCLB) meeting to determine probable cause on complaint cases submitted to the PCCLB, 12600 Belcher Road, Suite 102, Largo. (727) 536-4720
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Mar 24
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9:30 a.m.
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Location: Pinellas County Courthouse
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION, 5th Floor Assembly Room, Pinellas County Courthouse, 315 Court Street, Clearwater. (727) 464-3485
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Wednesday, March 25, 2009
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Mar 25
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9 a.m.
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Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) Board of Directors
Location: 3201 Scherer Drive, St. Petersburg
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PINELLAS SUNCOAST TRANSIT AUTHORITY (PSTA) BOARD OF DIRECTORS, PSTA Headquarters, 3201 Scherer Drive, St. Petersburg. (727) 540-1800
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Mar 25
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9 a.m.
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Pinellas County Cultural Affairs Department Public Art & Design Committee
Location: EpiCenter Room 1-122
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PINELLAS COUNTY CULTURAL AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT PUBLIC ART & DESIGN COMMITTEE, EpiCenter Room 1-122, 13805 58th Street North, Clearwater. (727) 453-7860
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Mar 25
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2 p.m.
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Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Technical Coordinating Committee
Location: 600 Cleveland Street, Clearwater
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METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO) TECHNICAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE, Planning Department Conference Room, Suite 750, 600 Cleveland Street, Clearwater. (727) 464-8200
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Mar 25
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2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
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Vegetable Gardening with Pinellas County Extension Master Gardener
Location: West St. Petersburg Community Library
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West St. Petersburg Community Library, 6605 5th Ave. N., St. Petersburg
Discover tips and techniques for effective vegetable gardening in Pinellas County with expert Pinellas County Extension Master Gardeners. This is a free workshop. For more information, visit www.pinellascountyextension.org or call (727) 582-2100.
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Mar 25
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7 p.m.
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Traffic Calming Public Meeting
Location: Lake St. George Elementary School
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TRAFFIC CALMING PUBLIC MEETING, concerning roads in the Hidden Grove subdivision, Lake St. George Elementary School, 2855 County Road 95, Palm Harbor. 464-8831
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Mar 25
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7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
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New Moon Story Telling
Location: Brooker Creek Preserve
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Brooker Creek Preserve, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs
Join in an evening of old fashioned storytelling around the fire. Why does the moon hide her face and how did the constellations come into being are just two of the stories shared. This free program is great for families with children of all ages. Registration is required by calling (727) 453-6800.
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Thursday, March 26, 2009
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Mar 26
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8 a.m.
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Employees Advisory Council Delegates
Location: Heritage Village
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EMPLOYEES ADVISORY COUNCIL DELEGATES, Heritage Village, 11909 125th Street North, Largo. (727) 464-4064
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Mar 26
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8 a.m.
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CANCELLED - PRE-QUALIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING
Location: PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
Details:
PRE-QUALIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING
CONFERENCE ROOM #516, 5TH FLOOR
400 S FT HARRISON AVENUE, ANNEX BLDG
CLEARWATER, FL 33756
CONTACT: KATHY FREEMAN (727)464-3311
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Mar 26
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9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
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CANCELLED--Health & Human Services Coordinating Council Disaster Recovery Leadership Network
Location: Park Station, Pinellas Park
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HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COORDINATING COUNCIL DISASTER RECOVERY LEADERSHIP NETWORK, Room 101, Park Station, 5851 Park Boulevard, Pinellas Park. (727) 582-7951
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Mar 26
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10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
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Wee-Time at Weedon: The Very Quiet Cricket
Location: Weedon Island Preserve
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Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Drive N.E., St. Petersburg
Introduce your preschooler to the wonders of the natural world at this free Wee-time at Weedon program. This week’s program is The Very Quiet Cricket by Eric Carle. A story about a young cricket that longs to make sounds and songs by rubbing his wings together like many other crickets can do. Free. Registration required by calling (727) 453-6500.
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Mar 26
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1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
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CANCELLED--Health & Human Services Coordinating Council Administrative Forum
Location: Park Station, Pinellas Park
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HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COORDINATING COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE FORUM, Park Station, Room 101, 5851 Park Boulevard, Pinellas Park. (727) 582-7951
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Mar 26
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5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
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Board of County Commissioners Budget Information Meeting
Location: Gibbs High School cafeteria
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BUDGET INFORMATION MEETING Gibbs High School cafeteria, 850 34th Street S, St. Petersburg. (727) 453-3051
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Mar 26
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7 p.m.
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Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Citizens Advisory Committee
Location: 600 Cleveland Street, Clearwater
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METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO) CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE, Planning Department Conference Room, Suite 750, 600 Cleveland Street, Clearwater. (727) 464-8200
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Friday, March 27, 2009
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Mar 27
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8 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
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Request for Proposal Evaluation 089-0065-P Software Replacement, Solid Waste Scale House
Location: 400 S. Ft. Harrison Ave., 5th FL. Conf. Room 516, Clearwater, FL 33756
Details:
Request for Proposal Evaluation 089-0065-P Software Replacement, Solid Waste Scale House
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Mar 27
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9:30 a.m.
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Tampa Bay Area Regional Transportation Authority (TBARTA) Board
Location: 3802 Spectrum Bvld, Tampa
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TAMPA BAY AREA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (TBARTA) BOARD, USF Connect Building, 3802 Spectrum Bvld, Tampa. (813) 220-0526
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Mar 27
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1:30 p.m.
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Historic Preservation Advisory Subcommittee
Location: Heritage Village, Largo
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION ADVISORY SUBCOMMITTEE, Heritage Village, 11909 125th Street N, Largo. 9727) 464-8200
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Saturday, March 28, 2009
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Mar 28
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9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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Market in the Park
Location: 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo
Details:
Market in the Park is home to 30-plus booths selling unique items, not always found in chain stores. Farm-fresh produce, natural products and gardening items are the mainstay of the market. The list of products includes everything natural from stuffed breads, herbs and hot sauces to honey, coffee and nuts. Handmade soaps, soft cotton products and bird feeders may be sold.
New this year, horticultural-friendly craft products are for sale. Entertainment and educational booths add a distinctly different touch, and food is sold for vendors and visitors. Dogs, on leashes, are welcome to wander with their families.
Free admission, on-site restrooms and plenty of room to roam make this market convenient and accessible. The market is held in the Pinellas County Extension parking lot at 12520 Ulmerton Road in Largo. It is located off 125th Street between Walsingham and Ulmerton roads, next to Heritage Village.
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Monday, March 30, 2009
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Mar 30
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10 a.m.
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EMS Management Committee
Location: 12490 Ulmerton Road, Largo
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EMS MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE, EMS Administration Building, Conference Room 132, 12490 Ulmerton Road, Largo. (727) 582-2000
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Mar 30
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2 p.m.
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Pinellas County EMS Medical Control Board
Location: 12490 Ulmerton Road, Largo
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PINELLAS COUNTY EMS MEDICAL CONTROL BOARD, meeting concerning EMS protocols, EMS & Fire Administration Building, 12490 Ulmerton Road, Largo. (727) 582-2035
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Mar 30
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2 p.m.
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Water & Navigation Authority Administrative Hearing
Location: Pinellas County Courthouse
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WATER & NAVIGATION AUTHORITY ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING, 4th Floor Clerk's Conference Room, Pinellas County Courthouse, 315 Court Street, Clearwater. (727) 453-3385
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Tuesday, March 31, 2009
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Mar 31
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9 a.m.
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Informal Grievance Hearing
Location: Pinellas County Courthouse Annex
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INFORMAL GRIEVANCE HEARING, Pinellas County Human Resources, Pinellas County Courthouse Annex, Conference Room 429, 400 S. Ft. Harrison, Clearwater. (727) 464-4028
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