North Pinellas calendar of events

Today

Irish-born R&B and soul singer Laura Izibor will perform at noon at the historic Capitol Theater, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater. Tickets are $27.50 and available at the Ruth Eckerd Hall ticket office, 1111 McMullen-Booth Road, Clearwater. Call (727) 791-7400.

Today

A celebration of love: The Gilbert & Sullivan Players present The Fantasticks at 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine St. Tickets $16, $14 members, $12 students. Call (727) 942-5605 or visit tarponarts.org.

Christmas show and sale: St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church presents its Christmas Arts & Crafts Show 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday at 2757 Alderman Road, Palm Harbor. Call (727) 787-2845.

Arts and crafts show: The 22nd annual Calico Cottage Holiday Boutique offers handmade gifts, jewelry, holiday decorations and more 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at 1426 Treetop Drive, Palm Harbor. Donations of canned goods for F.E.A.S.T., the Palm Harbor food pantry, will be collected at the show. Call (727) 786-4256.

Refresh, renew, rejoice: Fan the Flames Women's Conference will continue at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Clearwater Grand Hotel, 20967 U.S. 19 N. Admission $15. E-mail FantheFlameConference@gmail.com.

Music festival: The Upper Pinellas Music Teachers Association presents its annual two-day student "Fun" Festival 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday at The Music Gallery, 5990 Ulmerton Road, Clearwater. 180 students will perform in all types and styles of music. Free. Call (727) 789-3478.

New location: Market in the Park, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. every Saturday through April 17, 2010 at Heritage Village, 11909 125th St., Largo. At least 36 vendors will offer fresh produce, seafood, honey, all natural pet treats, hot sauces, crafts and more. Pinellas County Extension will provide several educational booths. Call market manager Richard Kendler at (727) 733-4215.

Enjoy nature: Largo Central Park is a beautiful, 70-acre park located 101 Central Park Drive with picnic pavilions, restroom facilities, James S. Miles & Richard A. Leandri Military Court of Honor and Rainbow Rotary Playground, one of the only playgrounds in the Bay area completely accessible to disabled users. Open 5 a.m.-11 p.m. daily. Call 727-586-7415 for rental information.

Rummage/estate sale: Antiques, collectibles and items from the 1930s to the present will be sold 8 a.m.-3 p.m. in the social hall next to St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church on Pinellas Ave., Tarpon Springs. Sponsored by Philoptochos Women's Group. Call Sylvia at (727) 937-6785.

Rummage sale fundraiser: An indoor rummage sale to benefit the Suncoast Animal Shelter of Palm Harbor will be 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at Resurrection Lutheran Church, 1555 Windmill Pointe Road, Palm Harbor. Call (727) 846-1668.

Clothing swap: Bring gently used clothing and accessories and swap them for clothes brought by others 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the parking lot of Twice As Nice, 674 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. All ages welcome. Free admission. Leftover clothing and concession proceeds will be donated to Harriet's, an outreach ministry for Clearwater Community Church. Call (727) 637-5586.

Language club to meet: The World Circle Language Club will meet at 11:30 a.m. at Cove Cay Country Club, 2612 Cove Cay Drive, Clearwater. Call (727) 787-3344.

Lively afternoon: VFW Post 2550 will host a Country Hoedown to benefit Toys For Tots 1-5 p.m. at 360 Douglas Ave., Dunedin featuring the Red, White and Blue Collar Band. Admission $5; free with one new, unwrapped toy. Food and beverages available for purchase. Call (727) 733-6107.

Cancer fundraiser: The GFWC North Pinellas Woman's Club will host a dinner and dancing event, "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer," 6-10 p.m. at Dunedin Country Club, 1050 Palm Blvd. To RSVP call (727) 799-7966 or (727) 278-9106.

Backgammon and tavli: The Tampa Bay Backgammon Club has scheduled tournaments for backgammon and tavli starting at noon at Hampton Inn & Suites, 39284 Highway N, Tarpon Springs. Open to the public. Call (727) 743-0500 or visit tampabaybackgammon.com.

Meet the author: Author Adrienne C. Wilson will sign copies of her children's book, Issac and the Bah Family Tree, 1-3 p.m. at Barnes and Noble, 23654 Highway 19 N, Clearwater. Call Traci Jones toll-free at 1-888-361-9473.

Sunday

Bowl-a-Thon: The Tarpon Springs Lions Club will host a bowl-a thon at Tarpon Lanes, 41522 Highway 19 N. 11:30 a.m. sign in, bowling starts at noon. Cost is $15 per person, four persons per team. Proceeds sponsor medical care for guide dogs and glasses for the visually impaired. Call (727) 244-2227 or (727) 741-8767.

Book signing: Former St. Petersburg Times book editor Margo Hammond will discuss her mother's career as a writer and her own at 2 p.m. at Dunedin Public Library, 223 Douglas Ave. Light refreshments will be served. Call (727) 298-3080, ext. 224.

Antiques galore: More than 50 dealers will show their wares at Antique Alley's annual Fall Indoor-Outdoor Antique Show 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at 580 Indian Rocks Road, Belleair Bluffs. Rain date Nov. 22. Call (727) 581-6585.

Art for Faith's Sake: Vivaldi's Seasons, featuring Steve Starkman on violin and members of the Florida Orchestra, will be performed at 3 p.m. at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 455 Missouri Ave., Largo. Free, but an offering will be taken. Call (727) 585-9969.

New Yorkers to meet: The Native New Yorkers of Tampa Bay Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Marlin Darlin Grill, 2819 West Bay Drive, Belleair Bluffs, in the Colonial Bank Shopping Center. Call (727) 345-5558 or (727) 585-0992.

Chili cook-off: The Crystal Beach Family Activity Center will host its second annual chili cook-off noon-4 p.m. at the Crystal Beach waterfront park (Crystal Beach Ave. and N Gulf Drive). Event features children's games and live music. Taste and vote on the best chili. Free admission. Call (727) 418-2827.

Monday

Hadassah to meet: The North Pinellas Chapter of Hadassah will meet at 11:30 a.m. at Temple Ahavat Shalom, 1575 Curlew Road, Palm Harbor with guest speakers Audrey Lederman and Joye Swisher. Bring a bag lunch. Coffee and tea will be available. Call Jackie Albin at (727) 786-5885.

Learn about roses: Top of the Bay Garden Club will meet at 7 p.m. at the Women's Club, 207 Exeter St., Oldsmar with guest speaker Tricia Weimer from the Tampa Rose Society. The public is invited to this free program. Call (813) 814-2928.

Women's Club president to speak: Janet Goen, activist, local member and newly-elected president of the Florida Democratic Women's Club Inc. will be the guest speaker at an 11:30 a.m. meeting of the Democratic Women's Club of Upper Pinellas at Stacey's Buffet, 1451 Missouri Ave N, Largo. All are welcome. Call (727) 581-4630.