Firefighters were battling to contain a brush fire sparked Wednesday by a controlled burn of 10 acres of Mobbly Bayou Preserve that was burning out-of-control, authorities say. Forty acres were involved in the fire, which was reported at 3:37 p.m. Firefighters from the Department of Forestry, East Lake, Oldsmar, Palm Harbor and Safety Harbor were battling the blaze. No structures were reported endangered. The controlled burn was being run by Pinellas County. Check tampabay.com for updates.
Dunedin
See hot rod parade before ball game
Get revved up tonight for Car Night, a pre-game car show and parade around Dunedin Stadium from 5 to 6:30 p.m. before the Dunedin Blue Jays' game against the Fort Myers Miracle. Game time is 7 p.m. The Blue Jays are doing the pre-game festivities in association with the Florida Christian Hot Rod Association, which is providing the cars. It's also Thirsty Thursday; $1 beverages are available. Tickets are $6 general admission. For information, call (727) 733-9302.
North Pinellas
Club trains dogs to be well-mannered
Calling all dogs. The Upper Suncoast Dog Training Club offers classes in puppy training, obedience, agility and conformation in a clean, air conditioned facility at 2101 Logan St. in Clearwater. Whether you want your dog to be well-mannered or if you'd like to go on to compete for titles, the nonprofit club can get you there. All ages and levels welcome. Prices vary. Call (727) 449-8738 or visit www.usdtc.org.
Clearwater
Get early start on a fall festival booth
Vendors are needed to advertise their product or homemade articles at a community event scheduled for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 24 for North Bay Community Church's third annual Fall Fest. The church is at 3170 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater. Parking space booth sizes are available for $20 outside and a limited number of 8-foot square spaces inside the church will be $35. Proceeds from the sale will benefit the Church Community Missions and/or Building Fund. Call (727) 795-0071 or e-mail jwalterr12@tampabay.rr.com for a vendor application. Deadline is Oct. 6.
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