Chili cook-off: The Crystal Beach Family Activity Center will host its second annual chili cook-off from noon to 4 p.m. at the Crystal Beach waterfront park (Crystal Beach Avenue 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.
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Antiques galore: More than 50 dealers will show their wares at Antique Alley's annual Fall Indoor-Outdoor Antique Show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 580 Indian Rocks Road, Belleair Bluffs. Rain date is Nov. 22. Call (727) 581-6585.
Christmas show and sale: St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church continues its Christmas Arts and Crafts Show from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 2757 Alderman Road, Palm Harbor. Call (727) 787-2845.
Music festival: The Upper Pinellas Music Teachers Association presents day two of its student "Fun" Festival from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Music Gallery, 5990 Ulmerton Road, Clearwater. Some 180 students will perform in all types and styles of music. Free. Call (727) 789-3478.
Bowl-a-Thon: The Tarpon Springs Lions Club will host a bowl-a-thon at Tarpon Lanes, 41522 U.S. 19 N. Sign in at 11:30 a.m.; bowling starts at noon. Cost is $15 per person, four people 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.
Art for Faith's Sake: Vivaldi's Four 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.
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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. Guest speakers are 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. Guest speaker is 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, 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.
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Make new friends: The Upper Pinellas Singles 50-Plus meet at 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday in Fellowship Hall of First United Methodist Church, at the corner of Douglas Avenue and Wood Street, Dunedin. Join in for dinner, a program and socializing. Call (727) 736-4623.
Holiday shopping: Women in Networking present a Holiday Shopping Bazaar, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn, 4052 Tampa Road, Oldsmar. Free admission. All profits benefit FillAHeart.org.
Hear a story: The Tampa Bay Storytellers Guild will host an evening of holiday storytelling at 6:30 p.m. at Dunedin Public Library, 223 Douglas Ave. Cookies and cocoa will be served. Call (727) 298-3080, ext. 224.
Bible study: Woman to Woman, a nondenominational group, meets for Bible study from 9:25 to 11 a.m. every Saturday in November at North Dunedin Baptist Church, 1595 Michigan Blvd. A nursery for preschoolers and a study room for homeschooled children is provided. Free. Call Barbara at (727) 443-1981.
Art lecture: Local artist George Trimitsis will discuss the history of the postmodernist movement at 2 p.m. at the Palm Harbor Library, 2330 Nebraska Ave. Trimitsis' work will be on display in the library through Dec. 31. Call (727) 784-3332, ext. 3021, or visit palm harborlibrary.org.
Herb Society to meet: The Florida Herb Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. at 405 Seminole St. Bring a bottle to participate in an herbal vinegar hands-on workshop. Visitors are welcome. Call (727) 365-8574.
Stamp club meeting: The Worldwide Stamp Club will host its monthly meeting and auction from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Clearwater East Library, 2251 Drew St. Call Richard at (727) 744-1454.
Daughters of Italy to meet: The Daughters of Italy Lodge 2825 will meet at 6 p.m. at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 2281 State Road 580, Clearwater. Italian and non-Italian women are invited to attend; coffee and dessert will be served, followed by a short general meeting and guest speaker, Dr. Mark Carlo. Call (727) 447-6890 or (727) 455-1521. Visit daughtersof italy.com.
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