Pinellas County events

Today

Island EarthDays 2009: Two days of family fun and nature-based entertainment from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Honeymoon Island State Park, at the west end of Dunedin Causeway. Event is free; park entry is $5 per car (up to eight people). Call (727) 738-2903 or visit celebratewithfriends.com.

Today

Orchid Auction: The Florida West Coast Orchid Society's 2009 Orchid Auction will begin with a preview at 8:30 a.m.; auction is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Largo Feed Store, 105 Central Park Drive. Free admission. Refreshments and snacks available. Call Cheryl Finke at (727) 420-7230.

Blow the house down: Stages Productions presents The Three Little Pigs at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Largo Cultural Center, 105 Central Park Drive. $7 adult, $6 children, $20 family (four tickets). Tickets available only through the box office at (727) 587-6793.

Dunedin Garden Club Plant and Yard Sale: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 549 Wilkie St., Dunedin, featuring annuals, perennials, herbs, vegetables, butterfly-garden plants as well as household items. Call (727) 733-5727 or (727) 789-4880 (evenings).

Afternoon of reading: Pinellas Reading Council will present a "Read-In" for Fancy Nancy books written by Jane O'Connor from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Barnes and Noble, 23654 Highway 19 N, Clearwater. Call (727) 686-4411 or e-mail embreyj@pcsb.org.

Art in Oldsmar: Oldsmar's first "Art In the Park," an interactive event for all ages, will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at R.E. Olds Park, along the north shore of Tampa Bay at 107 Shore Drive W. The event will have more than 20 artists exhibiting, selling and demonstrating their art or craft, children's activities and live performances. Refreshments available. Admission and parking are free. Call (813) 749-1260.

Learn about Africa: Friendship Force of the Florida Suncoast invites guests to attend the presentation "South Africa — Before and After Mandela's Imprisonment," at 2 p.m. at Largo Public Library, 120 Central Park Drive. Guests will also learn about travel and host opportunities for both domestic and foreign travel. Call (727) 474-2647 or visit friendship forcefloridasuncoast.org.

Open air market: Market in the Park, featuring fresh produce, plants and herbs, all natural pet treats, hot sauces, breakfast and lunch foods and more, opens at 9 a.m. at 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo. Call (727) 733-4215 or e-mail GreenMarketManager@verizon.net.

Weekend music: Turner-Brandon American Legion Post 7 presents entertainment by Carlo at 12:30 p.m. and Bobby Palermo at 7 p.m. Saturday; and a singles dance with DJ Mike at 6 p.m. Sunday at 1760 Turner St., Clearwater. Call (727) 442-5293.

Sunday

Bark at the Ball Park: Sponsored by the Humane Society of Pinellas Inc., the event begins at noon at Bright House Field, 601 Old Coachman Road, Clearwater, with contests, raffles, demonstrations, adoptable pets and more. Tickets $4 for humans and dogs. Call (727) 476-4457 or visit humanesocietyofpinellas.org.

Salute to the military: The Dunedin Community Chorus presents "Keep America Singing," its last concert of the season, at 3 p.m. at the Dunedin Community Center, 1920 Pinehurst Road. $5 donation suggested. Call (727) 812-4530.

Book to film: Watch The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, starring Mathieu Amalric and Emmanuelle Seigner, at 1:30 p.m. at Largo Public Library, 120 Central Park Drive, followed by a discussion comparing the book to its screen adaptation. Free. Call (727) 587-6715, ext. 2516.

Honoring local heroes: Palm Harbor VFW Post 2550 will host a dinner to honor law enforcement, fire service, paramedic service and teacher of the year starting at 4 p.m. at 360 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. Cost is $7 per person. Menu includes pulled pork and barbecued chicken. The public is invited. Call (727) 724-4136 or visit vfw2550.org.

Dance fundraiser: Patricia Ann Dance Studio presents its 2009 Dance Team Showcase at 2 p.m. at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 705 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin. $5 donation. Proceeds will help the team compete at the summer Nationals in New York City. Call (727) 432-8003.