See free showing of 'Willy Wonka' at Beach Theatre
Check out the free matinee — open to kids of any age — Saturday morning at the historic Beach Theatre. This week's film is the original 1971 Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory starring Gene Wilder and Jack Albertson.
When: 10 a.m. Saturday
Where: Beach Theatre, 315 Corey Ave.
Information: Call 360-6697 or visit www.beach-theatre.com.
Wednesday market has fresh produce, crafts
Shop for fresh produce, organic food products, crafts, clothing, original artwork and more every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the covered pavilion at the St. Pete Beach Community Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Drive. Call 363-9245 for more information.
INDIAN ROCKS BEACH
Beach Art Center plans all media next month
The Beach Art Center, 1515 Bay Palm Blvd., will present an All Media Members' Show Jan. 10 -30. Entries will be accepted Jan. 5 and 6 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. A reception and award ceremony will be Jan. 10 from 4 to 6 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, contact the Beach Art Center, 596-4331 or visit the Web site at www.beachartcenter.org.
TREASURE ISLAND
Open-air shopping at community center
Check out the Treasure Island open-air market every Friday through March. Vendors sell fresh produce, original art, crafts, and food items. Gift wrapping is available.
When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays through March
Where: Treasure Island Community Center, 1 Park Place
GULFPORT
Market vendors offer plants and artwork
Gulfport's morning market is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Tuesday on Beach Boulevard. The market's vendors sell fresh produce, plants and food items as well as a variety of original work created by local artists. The outdoor event is pet-friendly; leashed dogs are welcome. Prospective vendors can download an application at the Gulfport Merchant Association's Web site gulfportma.com or call 459-1963 for more information.
Give yourself the gift of an energy-wise home
Now's a good time to think about giving to yourself by making sure your home is managing energy properly. Make an appointment with Progress Energy Florida for a free home energy check, a good first step toward lowering energy costs. Progress Energy Florida offers its customers a free home evaluation to analyze its overall energy use and provides a customized report with specific recommendations that can help save energy and money and maybe even lower your monthly power bill. For information online, visit www.savethewatts.com or call, toll-free, 1-877-364-9003 to make an appointment.
The Beaches Neighborhood Notebook is compiled by Times correspondent Lorrie Lykins. E-mail news to SPTimeslistings@yahoo.com or snail-mail it to Lorrie Lykins, Neighborhood Notebook, P.O. Box 4954, Seminole, FL 33775. Deadline for inclusion in the Wednesday Neighborhood Times is 5 p.m. the previous Friday.
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