Testing Grounds The latest industry being outsourced to India is clinical drug trials. And any number of tragic things can happen on the way to your medicine cabinet.
Friday Night Rewind It doesn't matter which team you cheer for. We've got video previews of every high school football program in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Hernando County.
Author to speak: Spend "An Evening with the Author," featuring award-winning writer, lecturer and television commentator Robert N. Macomber at 7 p.m. at the Clearwater Main Library, 100 N Osceola Ave. Wine, hors d'oeuvres, desserts and door prizes are included in the $20 donation. Visit www.clearwater cwc.org.
Saturday
Classic rock: Scottish rockers Nazareth will take the stage at 8 p.m. at the Largo Cultural Center, 105 Central Park Drive. Advance tickets $32; $35 day of show. Call (727) 587-6793.
Giant book sale: Thousands of used books will be available for purchase at the Friends of the Largo Library book sale 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the largo Public Library, 120 Central Park Drive. Call (727) 587-6715, ext. 2516.
Free decorating workshop: Learn how to incorporate your personality into your unique space from noon-2 p.m. at Vellagio Furniture, 29909 U.S. 19 N, Clearwater. Call (727) 785-6300.
Buy and sell: Learn the ins and outs of how to sell and buy children's items on eBay 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Highland Recreation Complex, 400 Highland Ave. NE, Largo. Call (727) 518-3016.
Arts and crafts: Browse paintings, woodworking, decorative art, and jewelry at an arts and crafts show 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Japanese Garden, 19709 Highway 19 N, Clearwater. Free admission and parking. Call (727) 531-3651.
Train show: Regal Railways presents a Train Show and Swap Meet 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus/Amvets Hall, 512 S Lincoln Ave., Clearwater. Admission $4, free for children 13 and younger. Call (727) 244-1341.
Combined sale: The North Pinellas Historical Museum and the Lions Club of Palm Harbor, along with individuals and community churches, will host a yard sale 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at 2043 Curlew Road, Palm Harbor. Call (727) 724-3054.
Step back in time: Heritage Village, 11909 125th St. N, Largo, Pinellas County's 21-acre living history museum, gives tours and classes in the arts of bygone days. Call (727) 582-2123 or visit www.pinellascounty.org.
Classic tunes: Dance to the music of Bravo Contante 7-11 p.m. at American Legion Post 7, 1760 Turner St., Clearwater. Admission $5. Call (727) 447-9204.
Arts and crafts: Find unique, locally made treasures at an arts and crafts show 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday along Tarpon Avenue in Tarpon Springs.
Fun night out: Sons of Amvets of USS Cole Post 67 will host dinner, dancing and music with the Charlie Vegas Band 5-9 p.m. at 512 S Lincoln Ave., Clearwater. No cover Call (727) 631-0067.
Holiday shop: Women in Networking will host its third annual Holiday Shopping Bazaar 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at the Palm Harbor Community Center, 1500 16th St. Free. Nonperishable food items accepted. Call (727) 784-6029.
Dinner and music: 5 to 8 p.m. Saturdays at American Legion Post 119, 130 First Ave. SW, Largo. Filet mignon, potato and salad is $7.50. Call (727) 584-2038.
Sunday
Scenic Sunday: Registration for the Cops and Kids Motorcycle Toy Run begins at 10 a.m. on the west corner of Walton Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Street in Tarpon Springs. Proceeds will help buy toys for the Tarpon Springs Police Department's Cops and Kids Program. Call (727) 943-7210.
[Last modified: Nov 20, 2008 03:31 PM]
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