Light The Night Walk 2009-11-07 10:00:00 -0500 The Night is The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s nationwide evening fundraising walk celebrating and commemorating lives touched by cancer. Come to Steinbrenner Field and enjoy live music and food vendors. World Peace Day Celebration 2009-11-07 10:00:00 -0500 World Peace Day Celebration is at Sims Park in New Port Richey. Spiritual leaders gather to pray for World Peace at 3:30 p.m. There will be music, healing arts, crafts, food, and much more. Come empower a vision for world peace. 24th Annual CCC festival 2009-11-07 10:00:00 -0500 24th Annual Civilain Conservation Corps Festival is at Highlands Hammock State Park near Sebring. Find antique cars, more than 60 arts and crafts tables and local farm produce. CCC Alumni will be there to tell their CCC stories. Children's Photography Workshop 2009-11-07 10:00:00 -0500 Children can learn the origin of photography and how Camera Obscura benefited Renaissance artists and now contemporary photographers. Build pinhole cameras and take them outside to capture an image. spirit of the bluez 2009-11-07 10:00:00 -0500 The International Boba House and Internet Cafe' proudly present the return of "Billy Bluez" and "LoveStash." Hear acoustic blues and Americana played by one of Tampa's best in a friendly atomsphere with board games and lots of local art. The ALS Association Florida Chapter's Tour de Vie 2009-11-07 15:00:00 -0500 Tampa Bay's Tour de Vie is for everyone, from the occasional cyclist to the experienced enthusiast. Choose from one of three routes: 5 Mile Family Fun Ride, 25 Mile Challenge, or 100 K Century Loop, and benefit victims of Lou Gehrig's disease. Hike for Hospice 2009-11-08 00:00:00 -0500 A Hike for Hospice benefits Gulfside’s Hospice Houses and Bereavement Centers and the patients and families facing life-limiting illnesses in Pasco County. Take the 5K walk in memory or in honor of your loved one beginning at 9 a.m. at Wesley Chapel District Park. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. or register online at <a href="http://www.firstgiving.com/hikeforhospice">firstgiving.com/hikeforhospice</a>. Call 800-561-4883 with any questions. Tolley's Hollywood Night 2009-11-08 00:00:00 -0500 The First Annual Charity Event benefits the Lupus Foundation Greater Florida Chapter. Food, beverage, opportunity drawings, entertainment, live auction and Vegas style gaming at The Venue in St Pete. Autumn Home Tour 2009-11-08 05:00:00 -0500 An Autumn Home Tour of 6 South Tampa homes benefits The Humane Society of Tampa. Contact Interior Spaces, Inc., for all the information: intspacesinc.com/hometour Veterans Day Celebration at Liberty Manor 2009-11-08 15:00:00 -0500 Liberty Manor opens doors for Veterans Day offering food, drinks, tours of the residential facility and chance to meet some of the resident heroes. Play horseshoes & volleyball and help raise funds to give the veterans a better quality of life. Amensty International Tampa Bay meeting 2009-11-09 05:00:00 -0500 Take a stand for human rights worldwide. Amnesty International's Tampa Bay group meets once a month to further human rights, free prisoners of conscience, oppose violence against women, and protest against torture. Newcomers are always welcome. Movie Showing: Zeitgeist Addendum 2009-11-09 10:00:00 -0500 The University Area Green Party presents Zeitgeist: Addendum. The movie attempts to discover the root causes of pervasive social corruption, and offer a solution. Join in for open-minded conversation and good drink at Int'l Boba House & Internet Cafe Brooker Creek Preserve Events 2009-11-10 05:00:00 -0500 Check all there is to do every month for children, adults and families - guided hikes, canoe trips, book time, and more. There is also nature science education workshops for homeschooling instructors, and environmental seminars for everyone. Arts and Letters Day at SCF Venice 2009-11-10 05:00:00 -0500 A student art exhibit, music, poetry and book events are all on the agenda for an Arts and Letters Day at State College of Florida. This event takes place at the Venice Campus on Tamiami Trail. Music Reborn II: Forbidden and Forgotten 2009-11-10 15:00:00 -0500 CCC and the Tampa Ameet Chapter of Hadassah present a memorial to gifted Jewish composers whose lives were lost in The Holocaust. "Music Reborn II: Forbidden and Forgotten" is a fitting tribute to the innocent victims of Kristallnacht. Florida Conversations 2009-11-10 15:00:00 -0500 Tampa Bay History Center welcomes USF Historian Andrew Huse and Columbia Restaurant owner Richard Gonzmart for a Florida Conversation about Huse’s new book, "The Columbia Restaurant: Celebrating a Century of History, Culture and Cuisine." 11:11- Let there be Light, Art, Sound 2009-11-11 00:00:00 -0500 Come to a mind-blowing, 3-day spiritual, interactive, multi-media art extravaganza by local and international artists and live painter, Alex Grey. Experience live art as never before. For tickets, and more info, go to eleven eleven event dot org. Be More. . . Award Applications 2009-11-11 00:00:00 -0500 WEDU is accepting applications from Tampa Bay non-profits for the 2010 Be More Awards, held Jan. 14, 2010 at the A La Carte pavillion. Demonstrate your best work of the year and promote your outstanding achievements to the community. Learn more: The Many Uses of Solar Power 2009-11-11 05:00:00 -0500 John Gambill, president of Hotwire Enterprises, discusses various uses of solar power, the types of panels, the cost and basic requirements needed to get off the grid at the montly meeting of the Tampa Bay Sierra Club. Introduction to Tactile Graphics (Braille) 2009-11-11 15:00:00 -0500 The Pinellas Braille Group presents "An Introduction to Tactile Graphics Used in Braille" at Temple Beth El in St. Petersburg. You will have the chance to sign up afterwards to learn methods and uses for Tactile Graphics, a class that starts in Dec. Judith Ortiz Cofer Reading 2009-11-12 05:00:00 -0500 The Writers at the University series at The University of Tampa welcomes renowned Puerto-Rican American writer, poet and translator Judith Ortiz Cofer to the Reeves Theater on the UT campus. 'Yappy' Hour with Chihuahua Rescue and Transport 2009-11-12 05:00:00 -0500 Chihuahua Rescue and Transport is a dog rescue organization that works to promote adoption, rescue, education, spay and nuetering of all chihuahuas and chihuahua mixes. This event benefits the organization. Pulitzer Prize Novelist at SCF Venice 2009-11-12 10:00:00 -0500 Pulitzer Prize winner Robert Olen Butler reads from his newly released novel, “Hell” at State College of Florida, SCF-Venice. A Law Forum from the Carrollwood Bar Association 2009-11-12 15:00:00 -0500 Representative Kevin Ambler and others cover topics such as the plan for Florida’s economic recovery, efforts to lower property taxes, and making improvements to the education system. The Q&A also covers estate planning & auto insurance. Helping Hands Across America 2009-11-12 15:00:00 -0500 Helping Hands Across America vows to STOP Hunger in our communities. Sodexo attempts to break the Guinness World Record for the largest donation collected in 24 hours by a non-charitable organization. All cans go to America's 2nd Harvest of Tampa Bay John Hampshire: Expressive Eccentricities 2009-11-13 05:00:00 -0500 State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota Fine Art Gallery displays cutting-edge images by contemporary artist John Hampshire during the opening reception at SCF Bradenton. Open House at Hale Activity Center 2009-11-13 10:00:00 -0500 Hale Activity Center is having an Open House. You can explore a variety of exciting programs like “Fun with Wii” an interactive experience that is great for all ages and learn about the various classes. Queen of Bingo 2009-11-13 10:00:00 -0500 Where can two sisters find a little zestful fun and excitement in their lives? How about Bingo Night at St. Joseph's where these two 50-somethings meet the off-beat, colorful town regulars in this production from Carrollwood Players. Jazz with Jim 2009-11-13 15:00:00 -0500 Jazz with Jim: “Finger Poppin' BeBop” takes place at Carrollwood Cultural Center with Tampa jazz saxophonist, Jim Burgeon and the Jazz Directions. Purchase tickets at the door to hear memorable music by Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie & Bud Powell. The Story of Juanito Citruseed 2009-11-13 15:00:00 -0500 Studio 84 Productions at State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota presents a children’s theatre production, “The Story of Juanito Citruseed,” 7 pm in David S. and Anne W. Howard Studio Theatre on the SCF Bradenton campus. Walk for Health in Haiti 2009-11-14 05:00:00 -0500 Partners with Haiti, a ministry of St. Paul's Catholic Church in St. Petersburg, holds its fourth annual "Walk for Health in Haiti" to benefit its sixth annual medical mission to La Gonave, Haiti. Community-wide clothing swap 2009-11-14 05:00:00 -0500 LocalShops1 asks you to bring gently-used clothes and accessories and exchange them with friends and neighbors at a community clothing swap. This is a great way to update your wardrobe and meet great people. All leftovers go to charity. Divas & Dudes 5K: Go the distance for Sarasota Youth Opera 2009-11-14 10:00:00 -0500 Divas & Dudes 5K is a new racing event dedicated to support Sarasota Youth Opera. Come out to beautiful Payne Park in Sarasota and run for prizes in 7 age groups, and the top runners overall. Friends of Joe Concert 2009-11-14 10:00:00 -0500 Roy Zimmerman sings funny songs about ignorance, war and greed and Grant Peeples opens the Friends of Joe concert at UUCL, the Unitarian Center in Lakeland. Pennies For Peace of Mind 2009-11-14 10:00:00 -0500 Come together for a fun and entertaining evening, "Pennies for Peace of Mind," to benefit The Industrial Arts Center in Gulfport. Learn about a variety of health and wellness services and listen to unique blues and jazz infused music by Lynn DiVenuti Friends of Joe concert 2009-11-14 20:00:00 -0500 Folk-singer Roy Zimmerman writes satirical songs about issues such as war, poverty, ignorance, bigotry, neo-conservatism, homophobia, greed, lust, fear, intelligent design and healthcare. He performs in Lakeland for this month's Friends of Joe. Uhuru Pies support programs for self-reliance 2009-11-15 10:00:00 -0500 Sweeten your holidays with a delicious Bay Area tradition & order your Uhuru pies now. Uhuru Pies campaigns have supported African community development in African hands for 2 decades. Order from uhurupies.org, 727-683-9949, stpetepies@uhurufoods.org The Crusade for a Christian Military 2009-11-15 15:00:00 -0500 Major Laurel Williams, an attorney in the U. S. Army Reserves addresses religious proselytizing of U. S. service men and women, at military sites and discusses whether it is in the letter and spirit of our Constitution. 2010 T-shirt Design Contest - Manatee Festival of the Arts 2009-11-16 05:00:00 -0500 The 18th Annual Manatee Festival of the Arts is looking for a great T-Shirt design. Submit your minimum sized, 12” x 14” original designs to the Apollo Beach Chamber of Commerce. Winner will be notified on or about Nov. 30th. Founders of Florida Audubon 2009-11-17 05:00:00 -0500 Concerned citizens in 1900 influenced Florida’s environmental movement of today. Leslie Kemp Poole portrays how women stopped the plume trade that was exterminating Florida’s birds and in the process formed the Florida Audubon Society. SCF Orchestra and Wind Ensemble Concert 2009-11-17 05:00:00 -0500 The Orchestra and Wind Ensemble of State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota presents a fall concert at Neel Performing Arts Center at SCF Bradenton, 5840 26th St. West. Concert For The Animals 2009-11-17 10:00:00 -0500 Seabreeze Recording Artist Dan McMillion & His Jazz Orchestra play a benefit "Concert For The Animals" at The Palladium Theater in St. Petersburg. Proceeds from the concert go to animal shelters in the area. Hampton at Clearwater Craft Fair 2009-11-17 10:00:00 -0500 Shop for the holidays all in one place at the Annual Hampton at Clearwater Craft Fair. Over 30 exhibitors of all types are exhibiting handmade crafts for your holiday gift giving. Interested in vending? Contact (727) 726-8861. The American Cancer Society Kicks Off Relay For Life in Seminole Heights 2009-11-18 10:00:00 -0500 Find out how Relay for Life helps thousands of people battle all types of cancer. The American Cancer Society celebrates its birthday with an info session on how to join a relay team, or start your own. RSVP to the H.S. for the program TOMORROW eve. The Kassel Mission 2009-11-18 10:00:00 -0500 Renee Polmear from the Kassel Society presents a film and discusses the tragedy of US 445th bombing mission to Germany during WWII. In just over 3 minutes, 25 B-24's were shot down over Germany. A Q & A follows the film. Citizen Advisory Board Applications 2009-11-19 05:00:00 -0500 The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners is looking for volunteers to serve as citizen advisors to a number of city boards and councils. Openings exist in many areas. Find details and application forms from County Center, downtown. A Midsummer Night's Dream 2009-11-19 05:00:00 -0500 The University of Tampa presents "A Midsummer Night's Dream" in the David Falk Theatre. Shows at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday. Hispanic Professional Women's Organization 2009-11-20 05:00:00 -0500 HPWA enhances the professional image of Hispanic women in Tampa Bay, shares knowledge, promotes Hispanic heritage and values education. The group welcomes attorney Leticia Valdes, to speak on Basic Employment Law, Avoiding Risk. "Literality": USF BFA Exhibition 2009-11-20 10:00:00 -0500 The University of South Florida’s Bachelors of Fine Arts present their annual exhibition, “Literality” in the West Tampa Center for the Arts through Dec. 12. The show features dynamic works in a melting pot of artistic media. Cortez Folk Festival 2009-11-21 05:00:00 -0500 Takes place on the grounds of the Maritime Museum of Florida, 4415 119th Street West Cortez, in Manatee County. No Alcoholic Beverages allowed. For map and further details: cortez-fish.org, or call 941-708-6121.