AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Clearwater Florida. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/clearwater 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/clearwater http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sat, 28 Nov 2009 04:04:18 -0600 Between his hardworking elves and all those lists he gets, Santa has it easy.  For the rest of us, holiday gift giving can be a little more... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/clearwater/news/clearwater-holiday-shopping-guide-black-friday-deals-and-clearwater-malls-and-outlets-236285 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/clearwater/news/clearwater-holiday-shopping-guide-black-friday-deals-and-clearwater-malls-and-outlets-236285 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 CLEARWATER, FL - Give back to your community and become a volunteer for the Clearwater Public Library System.  Explore a variety of volunteer... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/clearwater/news/the-clearwater-public-library-system-is-looking-for-volunteers-237032 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/clearwater/news/the-clearwater-public-library-system-is-looking-for-volunteers-237032 Schools and Libraries Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dramatization by Sam McClelland Book by Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol – We all know the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, Jacob Marley and the... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/clearwater/news/a-christmas-carol-230620 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/clearwater/news/a-christmas-carol-230620 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:50:24 -0600 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tampa Bay, FL – Army Soldiers, Navy Seamen, and Air Force Airmen from MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa spent much of... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/clearwater/news/volunteers-from-macdill-air-force-base-help-serve-the-homeless-236633 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/clearwater/news/volunteers-from-macdill-air-force-base-help-serve-the-homeless-236633 Government and Politics Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Annual Show with a Black and White Theme The artists of Studio 1212 are pleased to present their annual black and white exhibit featuring... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/clearwater/news/black-and-white-show-230650 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/clearwater/news/black-and-white-show-230650 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:50:28 -0600 Max is planning to murder his wife Janet, collect her life insurance, and enjoy life with his girlfriend when Mary and George arrive on their Greek... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/clearwater/news/anybody-for-murder-by-brian-clemens-and-dennis-spooner-230595 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/clearwater/news/anybody-for-murder-by-brian-clemens-and-dennis-spooner-230595 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:50:28 -0600 CLEARWATER, FL---The Clearwater Main Library will host the Franzini Family Math & Science Circus. This entertaining and educational program... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/clearwater/news/franzini-family-math-and-science-circus-at-the-clearwater-main-library-234578 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/clearwater/news/franzini-family-math-and-science-circus-at-the-clearwater-main-library-234578 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 CLEARWATER, FL---The Foster Grant Ironman World Championship 70.3, presented by Ford will impact Pinellas County traffic on race day, Saturday, Nov.... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/clearwater/news/residents-should-plan-for-ironman-70-3-traffic-impacts-saturday-nov-14-2009-232947 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/clearwater/news/residents-should-plan-for-ironman-70-3-traffic-impacts-saturday-nov-14-2009-232947 Government and Politics Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 CLEARWATER, FL---The Clearwater Main Library will host a dance-based fitness class for ages 3 to 6 titled Jump, Jive, and Jam. Additional classes... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/clearwater/news/clearwater-main-library-to-host-dance-fitness-class-for-kids-231991 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/clearwater/news/clearwater-main-library-to-host-dance-fitness-class-for-kids-231991 Health and Fitness Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Clearwater, FL – The Clearwater Main Library will host an Etiquette Class for students ages 12 to 18, presented by Patricia Rossi. Attendees will... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/clearwater/news/teens-can-learn-etiquette-at-the-library-229551 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/clearwater/news/teens-can-learn-etiquette-at-the-library-229551 Schools and Libraries Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 CLEARWATER, FL - Ulli Kampelmann, professional artist and timepiece designer, is a long-time fan of the great artist Michael Jackson. A few days... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/clearwater/news/ulli-kampelmann-s-latest-artistic-timepiece-design-honors-michael-jackson-229819 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/clearwater/news/ulli-kampelmann-s-latest-artistic-timepiece-design-honors-michael-jackson-229819 Clubs and Organizations Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 CLEARWATER, FL - The Clearwater Library System will host activities to celebrate Halloween at the Main and Countryside libraries as follows:... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/clearwater/news/have-some-halloween-fun-with-the-clearwater-library-system-225441 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/clearwater/news/have-some-halloween-fun-with-the-clearwater-library-system-225441 Arts and Entertainment Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Clearwater, FL. – The Clearwater Main Library will host Paranormal Research and the Search for Annie Owen, former Library Director.  Learn... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/clearwater/news/learn-about-paranormal-research-at-the-clearwater-main-library-224811 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/clearwater/news/learn-about-paranormal-research-at-the-clearwater-main-library-224811 Schools and Libraries Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Clearwater, FL. – The Clearwater Main Library will host a program titled ADHD: Answers for a Healthy Solution presented by Cheryl Healey This... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/clearwater/news/the-clearwater-main-library-will-host-an-educational-program-about-adhd-224306 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/clearwater/news/the-clearwater-main-library-will-host-an-educational-program-about-adhd-224306 Schools and Libraries Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 CLEARWATER, FL - Teens and adults can play Wii video games, such as virtual tennis, baseball, bowling, golf and boxing, at the Clearwater Beach... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/clearwater/news/play-nintendo-wii-at-the-clearwater-beach-library-and-recreation-center-223478 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/clearwater/news/play-nintendo-wii-at-the-clearwater-beach-library-and-recreation-center-223478 Sports and Recreation Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Clearwater. – Teens can celebrate Teen Read Week by entering a Short Story Contest held at all Clearwater Public Library System branches. All... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/clearwater/news/clearwater-public-library-system-is-celebrating-teen-read-week-with-short-story-contest-220126 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/clearwater/news/clearwater-public-library-system-is-celebrating-teen-read-week-with-short-story-contest-220126 Schools and Libraries Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 CLEARWATER, FL----Clearwater celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a concert at Coachman Park, 301 Drew St.; gates will open at noon. The... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/clearwater/news/clearwater-hispanic-heritage-festival-at-coachman-park-219033 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/clearwater/news/clearwater-hispanic-heritage-festival-at-coachman-park-219033 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Florida corn maze and it's a... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/tallahassee/news/find-florida-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-florida-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217123 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/tallahassee/news/find-florida-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-florida-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217123 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Clearwater, FL – The Clearwater Public Library System’s hours will be changing, effective Saturday, Sept. 26. Hours will be changed to the... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/clearwater/news/clearwater-public-library-system-changes-operating-hours-216218 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/clearwater/news/clearwater-public-library-system-changes-operating-hours-216218 Schools and Libraries Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 CLEARWATER, FL---The Clearwater Main Library will host an Artist’s Talk with Cecilia Lueza. There will be a short reception followed by a... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/clearwater/news/the-clearwater-main-library-celebrates-hispanic-heritage-month-with-artist-s-talk-214873 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/clearwater/news/the-clearwater-main-library-celebrates-hispanic-heritage-month-with-artist-s-talk-214873 Schools and Libraries Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 CLEARWATER, FL---The Countryside Library is hosting an Indian Cuisine Cooking Demonstration. Surinder Dhaliwal, from Fine Indian Cuisine, will... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/clearwater/news/learn-how-to-cook-indian-food-at-the-countryside-library-212662 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/clearwater/news/learn-how-to-cook-indian-food-at-the-countryside-library-212662 Schools and Libraries Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Along with other local businesses, PostcardMania helps raise food donations for RCS Food Bank in honor of Breanna Karl’s birthday wish. ... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/clearwater/news/postcardmania-helps-make-an-amazing-little-girl-s-birthday-wish-come-true-212407 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/clearwater/news/postcardmania-helps-make-an-amazing-little-girl-s-birthday-wish-come-true-212407 Business and Professional Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Clearwater, FL – The Society of Scribes will host a program titled Shakespeare Appears in a Florida Scriptorium by Ruth Pettis in conjunction with... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/clearwater/news/clearwater-main-library-hosts-society-of-scribes-program-210500 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/clearwater/news/clearwater-main-library-hosts-society-of-scribes-program-210500 Schools and Libraries Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Dear EarthTalk How can I make good use of the rainwater that runs down my roof and into my gutters? -- B.S. For most of us, the rain that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600