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Salvador Dali Exhibit
Organization: Palm Harbor Library
Date: Jan. 3-7
Location: Palm Harbor Library
Cost: Free traveling exhibit
Contact: Debbie Phillips: (727) 784-3332, ext. 3021; www.palmharborlibrary.org.

Epiphany & Glendi (Greek Festival)
Organization: Tarpon Springs Chamber of Commerce
Date: Jan. 6
Time: Noon(ish) – arrive early for a good place to watch
Location: PineSpring Bayou, 100 Beekman Place, Tarpon Springs
Cost: Free (may be a small cost for Glendi at the Greek Hall)
Contact: Lena, St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral: (727) 937-3540 or lena@epiphanycity.org; www.epiphanycity.org.

Intellectual Property, Anyone?
Organization: City of St. Petersburg Business Assistance Center and SCORE
Date: Jan. 10
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: City of St. Petersburg Business Assistance Center, City Hall Annex (Behind City Hall), 440 2 Ave. N., St. Petersburg 33701
Cost: No cost
Contact: tracey.smith@stpete.org; (727) 893-7146; www.stpete.org/bac

Solar Power in the Sunshine State
Organization: Pinellas County Extension
Date: Jan. 12
Time: 12:15 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Location: Your computer
Cost: Free
Contact: Register online at https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/213932043

Pathway to a Great Business – Business Planning Skills Combat Style
Organization: Upper Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce
Date: Jan. 16
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Location: bd’s Mongolian Grill, 3140 Tampa Rd. Suite B, Oldsmar 34677
Cost: $15
Contact: Jerry Custin: (813) 955-4233; jcustin@utbchamber.com; http://www.oldsmarchamber.com/index.cfm?pageid=999&eventID=1225

Business of the Year Awards
Organization: Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce
Date: Jan. 18
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Sheraton Sand Key, 1160 Gulf Blvd., Clearwater
Cost: $65
Contact: Sherri Callahan: (727) 461-0011 ext. 223, scallahan@clearwaterflorida.org, www.clearwaterflorida.org

Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce Annual Installment Dinner
Organization: Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce
Date: Jan. 20
Time: 6:00 p.m. cocktail reception / 7:00 p.m. program
Location: Sirata Beach Resort & Conference Center, 5300 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach, 33706
Cost: $60 Member / $75 Non Member (ticket price includes drink ticket and plated dinner)
Contact: Amanda Page: (727) 360-6957 or Amanda@tampabaybeaches.com;
http://www.tampabaybeaches.com/CWT/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=936

Spencer’s Theatre of Illusions
Organization: Largo Cultural Center / City of Largo
Date: Jan. 21
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Location: Largo Cultural Center, 105 Central Park Dr., Largo, 33771
Cost: $33 advance, $38 VIP, $38 day of show
Contact: Rob Mondora, rmondora@largo.com; Box Office, (727) 587-6793; www.largoarts.com

Annual Installment Banquet
Organization: Pinellas Park/Gateway Chamber of Commerce
Date: Jan. 22
Time: 6:00 p.m. Social Hour; 7:00 p.m. Buffet Dinner catered by Vincent House
Location: Pinellas Park Performing Arts Center, 4951 78 Ave. N., Pinellas Park 33781
Cost: $40.00 in advance / Jan. 8 $50.00
Contact: Donna Lofgren or Larry Steinlauf at (727) 544-4777; www.pinellasparkchamber.com; info@pinellasparkchamber.com

Healthcare Industry Forum
Organization: WorkNet Pinellas
Date: Jan. 26
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: The EpiCenter, 13805 58 St. N., Clearwater 33760
Cost: Free
Contact: Marilyn Browne: (727) 608-2420, mbrowne@worknetpinellas.org

Understanding QuickBooks
Jan. 25
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Setting up a chart of accounts, creating invoices, paying bills, writing checks and tracking customers – QuickBooks makes it all easier. This introductory class takes you through the basics of the software program. Presented by the Suncoast Chapter of the Florida Society of Enrolled Agents. Cost: $25 includes course materials.