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Members Show Support for Theater Field Trips program
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Ruth Eckerd Hall recently announced that because of supporters and their generous donations, more than 15,000 low-income students will continue to get the opportunity to visit the venue as part of the special low-cost field trips program offered through the Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts, whose performances are held inside the Clearwater venue’s Richard B. Baumgardner Center for the Performing Arts. Powered by a matching gift from Alan Gassman of the Clearwater law firm Gassman, Crotty & Denicolo, P.A. as well as an anonymous donor, Ruth Eckerd Hall members and supporters achieved its $50,000 fundraising goal during the closing weeks of 2015.
March 4, 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Donations support the venue’s popular SchoolTime series which provides low-income students throughout the Bay Area the opportunity to view world-class theater performed on the stage through the Hoffman School of the Arts. Shows are designed to reinforce classroom lessons in math, science, reading and history.
March 5, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
With all tickets $5 unless otherwise specified, the SchoolTime Series makes theater productions affordable and accessible for younger visitors. Shows run year-long with most productions approximately 55 minutes in running time, and cover a variety of themes and stories. For March, Virginia Rep on Tour presents “Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad” with tickets available for only 25 cents thanks to the show’s generous sponsor, Macy’s. A performance for children in grades 3-8 is scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday, March 11 at the Hall’s downtown venue, Capitol Theatre. For more information about this or other upcoming productions in the SchoolTime Series, visit hoffmanschoolofthearts.com or call 727-712-2706.
Trashy Treasures Await Dunedin Shoppers The Dunedin Fine Art Center (DFAC) is currently accepting gently used artwork and art-related supplies for the Annual Trashy Treasures Art Sale, the Center’s popular yearly art garage sale to be held Saturday, March 5. The Center, located at 1143 Michigan Blvd., will continue accepting donations through Feb. 28. A Trashy Treasures Preview Party featuring what the art venue deems the best of all trashy treasures collected will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, March 4 at the DFAC. Preview Party admission is $10 and includes admission to the Center’s current “Contain It!” multi-media installation fest. For more information about this year’s event, call 727-298-3322, ext. 236 or email linda@dfac. org. Learn more about current and upcoming exhibits at the Center at dfac.org.
International Women’s Day Lunch Join Working Women of Tampa Bay at its fourth annual leadership luncheon at Feathersound Country Club in Clearwater. Event features networking, lunch and guest speakers, including keynote guest Iraqi War veteran Laura Westley. Tickets are $35 members and $50 nonmembers. workingwomenoftampabay.com
Boot Camp for New Dads Sign up new or expectant fathers for this helpful class at Morton Plant Hospital’s Powell Pavilion in Clearwater. A certified facilitator will share ways for dads to bond with baby, tips for baby care and pointers for surviving the first few weeks and supporting mom. Cost is $25. Register at baycare.org/events.
March 12, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Autos for Autism 2016 Check out a variety of classic cars and listen to live music as part of this annual car show fundraiser to benefit autism causes in downtown Tarpon Springs. Pre-registration is $15; day of show, $20. aacaricheyregion.com
March 18 and 19, 5 p.m. 2016 Drive-In Movie Night: The Sandlot Catch a movie under the stars as part of this fun outdoor film screening event at Highlander Park. Night includes music, trivia and the 1993 youth baseball classic. Families must pre-register. Cost is $10 per car. Park opens at 5 p.m. with movie to begin at dark. For more information, call 727-812-4530.
March 20, 8 a.m. Nolan’s St. Patrick’s Day 5K Lace up the sneakers for a family walk/run event along Safety Harbor’s scenic Main Street. Morning begins with welcome festivities including a traditional bagpipe performance followed by a run through downtown. Cost is $30 per person advance and $35 day of race (all ages). Register at nolanspub.com.
March 21-25, various times
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Water Safety Program at Clearwater Y Enroll the kids in a free 5-day water safety course being offered through Clearwater YMCA in time for spring break. Families can also sign up for parent/child swim lessons with next session to begin March 28 and run through April 21. For more information, call 727-4619622. suncoastymca.org.