Today and Monday
Golfers nationwide have the opportunity to donate $1 to the Folds of Honor Foundation to provide educational scholarships for families of those who have become disabled or lost their lives in the line of military duty. Over the past three years, PGA Professionals and golfers nationwide have helped to raise over $5.4 million for the cause. 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Largo Golf Course, 12500 Vonn Road, Largo. (727) 518-3024.
Today and Monday
Labor Day Arts & Crafts Festival: The fifth annual Labor Day Weekend Arts, Crafts and More Festival will feature quality arts and crafts, hand-crafted and repurposed wares, vintage collectibles and antiques and live entertainment. Food and beverages will be available. Meet nationally famous "Gator Crusader" Michael Womer. Representatives from the Suncoast Primate Sanctuary will be raising funds and awareness for their charity. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free admission and parking. Tarpon Springs Municipal Parking Lot, Corner of Tarpon Avenue and Alt. 19 (Pinellas Ave.), Tarpon Springs. Sponsor: Jasmine Bohnke. (727) 485-6663.
"Old Skool 3 Labor Day Weekend": Break out that big, gaudy bling of days gone by. It's "Scratchin' Sunday" on the beach with non-stop DJ action during the day and live old skool hip-hop/rap by Naughty by Nature and Young MC starting at 8 p.m. This is part of Shephard's Beachfront Labor Day Weekend Celebration Friday through Monday with round the clock music by DJ's Barrey Carew, Ray, Kidd Leow and Risk. 8 p.m. $10 before 8 p.m., $20 after 8 p.m. (Sunday); cover varies other days and times. Shephard's Beach Resort, 601 S Gulfview Blvd. # 619, Clearwater. (727) 441-6875; shephards.com.
Today
Indoor Fresh Market: The air conditioned mall corridors house a market with fresh produce, prepared foods, multi-cultural and specialty food, greenery, arts/crafts, music and plenty of seating for people watching. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free (items individually priced). Seminole Mall, 11201 Park Blvd., Seminole. Sponsor: Scott. (727) 776-7261; www.seminolemall.net.
Miniature Train Rides: Kids of all ages can ride the miniature trains of Largo Central Railroad. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free (donations for train maintenance appreciated). Largo Central Railroad, 105 Central Park Drive, Largo. (727) 587-6775; www.lcrailroad.com.
White Party at Blur featuring Tribal Style: Tribal Style's original roots reggae foundation transcends beyond the typical world beat/reggae genre and has generated a diverse and unique sound. The five-member group is self-produced, and independently writes, arranges, produces and records their own songs. Check out the band at http://www.myspace.com/tribalstyle. 7 p.m. No cover charge. Blur, 325 Main St., Dunedin. Sponsor: Brooklynn. (727) 736-020; www.myspace.com/blurdunedin.
Monday
LiveStrong Exercise for Cancer Survivors: Ongoing gentle exercise class for cancer survivors and those currently in treatment. Mondays. 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Free admission. YMCA (North Pinellas), 4550 Village Center Drive, Palm Harbor. (727) 772-9622.
Work Out While Kids Play: Parents can choose from Just Pump or Zumba while children have fun at one of Highland's youth classes including Crazy Crafts, Bayside Gymnastics, Super Star Sports, or Tennis. 5:45 p.m. Highland Recreation Complex and Family Aquatic Center, 400 Highland Ave. NE, Largo. (727) 518-3016; www.largo.com/department/division.php?fDD=13-61.
Singing is Life: The Palm Harbor Crystal-Aires Men's Barbershop four-part harmony chorus invites all male singers to come and see if this hobby might appeal to you. 6:45 p.m.-8:45 p.m. Palm Harbor Community Activity Center, 1500 16th St., Palm Harbor. Sponsor: Wes. (727) 784-8052; crystalaires.com.
Dixieland Dancing: Cut a rug to the live Dixieland jazz sounds of the Bayside Banjo Band. 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Free. American Legion Post 7, 1760 Turner St., Clearwater. (727) 442-5293.
Tuesday
Tai Chi: Learn at a relaxed pace. Tuesdays and Thursdays. 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m. $3 with ID card; $4 without. Dr. William E. Hale Senior Activity Center, 330 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. (727) 298-3299.
Military Order of the World Wars: The Military Order of the World Wars meets the first Tuesday of every month. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Belleair Country Club, One Country Club Lane, Belleair. (727) 461-7171; www.belleaircc.com.
Free Movie: The Tarpon Springs Recreation Department will show the following new release movie, It's Complicated. When attending their son's college graduation, a couple reignite the spark in their relationship. What's complicated is they're divorced and he's remarried. Meryl Streep, Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin. Rated R. 1 p.m. Free. Tarpon Springs Community Center, 400 S Walton Ave., Tarpon Springs. (727) 942-5628.
Films on the Bluff: Watch a movie for free at the library. This portion features Hachi: A Dog's Tale, an adaptation of a true Japanese tale about a loyal dog named Hachiko, starring Richard Gere and Joan Allen. 2 p.m. Free. Clearwater Beach Library, 69 Bay Esplanade, Clearwater Beach. (727) 562-4970.
Books & Brews: Books & Brews, a library program for adults age 21 and older, is a new type of book discussion group for those who love to read and have a fondness of special brews. The get-togethers feature popular titles that appear on bestseller book lists and appeals to anyone of age who has a burning desire to read and express their viewpoint. The group meets the first Tuesday of every month. 6 p.m. The program is free. Oldsmar Tap House, 300 State St. E, Suite 107, Oldsmar. (813) 749-1178; oldsmartaphouse.com.
Singles Meeting: The Upper Pinellas Singles, a group of active seniors 50-plus, meet weekly for dinner, a program and socializing. 6 p.m. $7 per person. First United Methodist Church of Dunedin, 449 Wood St., Dunedin. (727) 736-4623.
Donoghue-Dunedin Toastmasters Club: Wish you could be a better public speaker? Check out what this group has to offer. 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Unity Community Church, 1315 Bayshore Blvd., Dunedin. Sponsor: Karen. 727) 455-0454.
Wednesday
QiGong: QiGong warm up, movement progression and meditation with a certified instructor. Wednesdays and Fridays. 9 a.m.-10 a.m. First session free! $3 for members, $4 for non-members. Dr. William E. Hale Senior Activity Center, 330 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. Sponsor: Sharon Snow. (813) 249-7356.
Pianist to perform: Musician and composer, Claudia Ann Sodaro, will give a piano performance at a meeting of the Tarpon Lake Women's Club. CDs of original compositions will be available for purchase. Guests are welcome. 9:30 a.m. Free. The Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 1555 Windmill Pointe Road, Palm Harbor. (727) 945-8827.
Learn To Perform Card Magic: Master Magician William Kahn, a member of The International Brotherhood of Magicians and The Society of American Magicians, will present two workshops jam-packed with card magic anyone can do! Following the workshop he will be signing Kahncepts, his latest book on card magic. Attendees should bring a regular deck of playing cards. Each class is limited to 50 adult students. 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Free. Dunedin Public Library, 223 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. (727) 298-3080, ext. 224.
Vegetable Gardening: Love the taste of just-picked vegetables from the garden? Pam Brown shows how to prepare the soil and control pests for a bounty of fresh, home-grown produce in the fall. 6:15 p.m.-7:45 p.m. Free, but registration required. Palm Harbor Library, 2330 Nebraska Ave., Palm Harbor. (727) 582-2100.
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