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Meet dating columnist and author Lisa Daily at a book signing for her debut novel Fifteen Minutes of Shame at the Barnes & Noble in Carrollwood.7pm. 813.962.6446.

Pick up valuable conservation solutions for the home at the Pinellas Living Green Expo at HarborviewCenter in Clearwater. Learn how to lead healthy lives while having less impact on the environment. FREE. Saturday, 9am-5pm. Sunday, 10am-4pm. pinellaslivinggreenexpo.org.

Feel empowered when it comes to what you know about your automobile. Attend the  Women’s Car Care Clinic led by performance vehicle specialist Doug Turner at Vortex Motorsport in Tampa. Get basic car maintenance information, learn how to distinguish between good and faulty car parts and arm yourself with the knowledge to protect yourself as a driver and consumer. 10:30am-1pm. FREE, with donations suggested for Wheels For Success, a nonprofit program providing transportation for lower-income families. vortexmotorsport.com.

Sample some of the Bay area’s finest cuisine at the 7th Annual Sea Grapes Fine Wine & Food Festival at the Florida Aquarium in Tampa. Evening includes a wine tasting from over 100 wines, live music and an auction. $85. 7-10pm. flaquarium.org.

Pick up valuable conservation solutions for the home at the Pinellas Living Green Expo at HarborviewCenter in Clearwater. Learn how to live healthy lives while having less impact on the environment. FREE. Saturday, 9am-5pm. Sunday, 10am-4pm. pinellaslivinggreenexpo.org.

Ride to support a worthy cause. The 3rd Annual Love Shouldn’t Hurt Motorcycle Ride begins at Performance Honda in Wesley Chapel and ends in Land O’Lakes. Proceeds benefit The Spring women’s shelter in Tampa. Register at 10am, head out by 11:30am. $10 entry fee. 813.247.5433, x325.

Ride to support a worthy cause. The 3rd Annual Love Shouldn’t Hurt Motorcycle Ride begins at Performance Honda in Wesley Chapel and ends in Land O’Lakes. Proceeds benefit The Spring women’s shelter in Tampa. Register at 10am, head out by 11:30am. $10 entry fee. 813.247.5433, x325.

Join others on the links for the 22nd Annual University Community Hospital Foundation’s Diabetes Golf Classic at Saddlebrook Resort in Wesley Chapel. $300 for individuals; $1,000 for foursomes. Registration and lunch at 11am, shotgun start at noon. 813.615.7663.

Sit and mingle with our staff at Sip with Skirt! being held at the Blue Martini in International Plaza. Wear a skirt and enjoy one free drink. Ladies’ night Bacardi drink specials also available. 5-9pm. 813.873.2583.

Attend the United Way of TampaBay’s 4th Annual Women’s Leadership Art of Givingdinner and auction at T. Pepin Hospitality Center in Tampa. Author of “The Devil Wears Prada” Lauren Weisberger serves as guest speaker and will sign books after the program. Event also includes dinner and “Power of the Purse” auction. $100. 5:30-9pm. unitedwayoftampabay.com.

Lace up your sneakers for Miles for Moffitt at the USF Sun Dome in Tampa. Take part in a 5k run or 1-mile run/walk for all age groups. Fees vary by races with proceeds supporting the Moffitt Cancer Center. Register at 6am, race at 7:30am. milesformoffit.com.

Sit back and enjoy the smooth sounds of local musicians at the 13th Annual Take Back the Night Blues Review at Skipper’s Smokehouse in Tampa. Proceeds benefit Bay area domestic violence shelters, including CASA, The Haven, Sunrise, The Spring and Salvation Army.$7 in advance, $10 at the door. 5-9pm. skipperssmokehouse.com.

Support the Salvation Army’s efforts to help the Bay area homeless with its Diaper Drive being held all month at its St. Pete location. The organization has an urgent need for baby diapers for newborns and sizes one through six. Drop off donations at 340 14th Ave. S. Weekdays, 8:30am-4pm. 727.550.8080, x332.

Network with other young professional women at Exploring the 6 F’s: Part 1, Fortune, part of the Ophelia Project of Tampa Bay’s Conversations & Cocktails series at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, Ferguson Hall Lobby. $10 at door, includes drinks and appetizers. 5:45-7:30pm. opheliatampa.org

Show off your favorite denim and bling at the 2nd Annual Blue Jeans and Bling Gala at the Stone Chase Restaurant in Westchase. Evening includes a dinner buffet, cocktails, desserts, raffle prizes and dancing. Proceeds benefit The Spring with a truck also available onsite to accept The Spring Wish List donations. $35. 7-10pm. RSVP at 813.597.6013.

Celebrate women’s heart health at the Go Red for Women Luncheon at the A La Carte Event Pavilion in Tampa. Event includes a heart-healthy lunch, women’s healthcare discussion and handouts and a sea of ladies in red. $125. 11am-1:30pm. 727.563.3108.

Indulge your taste buds at the 2ndAnnualTampaBay Wine & Food Festival at the Don Cesar Beach Resort in St. Petersburg.. This three-day festival treats patrons to 21 individual events including grand tastings, wine and food seminars, a VIP black-tie dinner and auction. Proceeds benefit the Abilities Foundation, an organization focused on helping Floridians with disabilities obtain jobs and affordable housing. unleashyourpalate.com.

Get child safety pointers at the Florida Aquarium’s Child Safety Event being held at the aquarium in downtown Tampa. A number of local organizations share tips with parents and their kids about staying safe. FREE. 9:30am-5pm. 813.367.4065.

Dress to the nines for the 6th Annual Tuxes and Tailsgala at the T. Pepin Hospitality Center in Tampa. Event features a celebrity and pet fashion show; silent and live auction; live entertainment; and elegant dinner. Proceeds benefit Humane Society of Tampa Bay. 813.876.4150.6-11pm.  humanesocietytampa.org.

Take part in the 3rd Annual Sweep Across America for Scoliosis Walkathon at John Chesnut Park in Palm Harbor. The 1.5 mile walk raises funds for research at the Scoliosis Association. $10 registration fee includes t-shirt, raffles, food and beverages. Check-in at 9am, walk between 9:30-11:30am. 727.271.0712.

Pack up the kids for groovy art classes the whole family can enjoy together. Sign up for Creative Art Classes being offered by the City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department and held at Hyde Park Art Studio,on S. Albany Ave. in Tampa. Classes include "Clay For Children" from 3:30-4:30 p.m. and "Glass Flameworking and Beadmaking" from 12:30-2:30 p.m. or 6-8 p.m. $10/week. 813.259.1687.

Check out the “Royalty... Triumphs and Tragedies” Exhibitat the St. Petersburg Museum of History on Second Avenue in St. Pete. The exhibit, which runs from Feb. 9 through Sept. 28, includes artifacts and documents from a variety of Royals including Queen Elizabeth II, The Queen Mother, Diana, Princess of Wales among others. Limited edition royal memorabilia is also on sale in the gift shop with part of the proceeds going to The Hospice of the Florida Suncoast. $7-12. Open Tue. through Sat., 10am-5pm and Sun., 1-5pm. 727.894.1052.

Get tips designed for new parents at the Healthy Parenting Workshop at the Centre for Women in Tampa. This five-week series from the Center for Women’s Family Service Association in Brandon focuses on offering information for raising a healthy child. $40. 5:30-7:30pm. 813.521.8437.

Enjoy the sounds of young pianist Jason Nong at “Romance & Rhapsody," a concert being performed by the previous Young Artist competition winner at the Mahaffey Theater at the Progress Energy Center in St. Pete. Tickets, $20-32. 11am. 727.892.5798.

Prep those pipes and pack up the family for Karaoke Night at the Hudson Beach Ice Cream Parlor at 6930 Clark St. Have fun with your friends and family singing golden oldies every Sunday night. FREE. 6-10pm.

Spend Memorial Day at the Zoo at Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo. Anyloved one who is an active duty, activated, retired or drilling reservist, or National Guardsman will receive free admission. He or she will need to show a Department of Defense photo ID at the zoo ticket counter. As many as three direct dependents of military personnel also are entitled to free admission. Dependents may take advantage of the offer without their service member, though an adult must accompany minor dependents. 9:30am-5pm. lowryparkzoo.com.

Support the Salvation Army’s efforts to help the Bay area homeless with its Diaper Drive being held all month at its St. Pete location. The organization has an urgent need for baby diapers for newborns and sizes one through six. Drop off donations at 340 14th Ave. S. Weekdays, 8:30am-4pm. 727.550.8080, x332.

Take five at the Happiness Pit Stop, hosted by the BlueOrchidHealingCenter in Palm Harbor. Guests enjoy a variety of 15-minute happiness boosters including acupuncture, hand treatments and upper back massages designed to de-stress and rejuvenate. Minimum $25 donation benefits Pinellas Habitat for Humanity. 5-7pm. 727.771.7110.

Enjoy the energy and joyful sounds of the Live Concert Series at OldHyde ParkVillage in Tampa. Series held on the last Wednesday of every month through October with portion of the proceeds benefitting local charities. FREE. 6-9pm. 813.251.3500.

Witness the future Mamets at Young Dramatists’ Project ’08 at the Gorilla Theatre in Tampa May 29-June 8. See full-scale professional productions of this annual playwriting competition for Bay area teens. The top five plays are presented during the theatre’s final week of the season.$20 Thursdays, $25 Friday-Sunday. 7pm. gorillatheatre.com.

Witness the future Mamets at Young Dramatists’ Project ’08 at the Gorilla Theatre in Tampa May 29-June 8. See full-scale professional productions of this annual playwriting competition for Bay area teens. The top five plays are presented during the theatre’s final week of the season.$20 Thursdays, $25 Friday-Sunday. 7pm. gorillatheatre.com.

Witness the future Mamets at Young Dramatists’ Project ’08 at the Gorilla Theatre in Tampa May 29-June 8. See full-scale professional productions of this annual playwriting competition for Bay area teens. The top five plays are presented during the theatre’s final week of the season.$20 Thursdays, $25 Friday-Sunday. 7pm. gorillatheatre.com.

Support local art at the Go!Square One Art, Fashion & Music Showcase at The Ritz Ybor in Ybor City. Check out the work of local fashion designers and more than 80 artists. Percentage of all sales will go to Central Park Village Youth Services, Inc. FREE. 7pm-midnight. myspace.com/square1art.

Witness the future Mamets at Young Dramatists’ Project ’08 at the Gorilla Theatre in Tampa May 29-June 8. See full-scale professional productions of this annual playwriting competition for Bay area teens. The top five plays are presented during the theatre’s final week of the season.$20 Thursdays, $25 Friday-Sunday. 7pm. gorillatheatre.com.

Be a part of the 2nd Annual Purses & Passion Bruncheon at the Renaissance Vinoy Resort and Golf Club in St. Petersburg. The event will include a Purses & Passions Photo Exhibit and silent auction. Proceeds benefit the YWCA of Tampa Bay. Photo Exhibit of 100 women and purses will remain on display at The Studio@620 from June 7-13. The bruncheon is free but guests are encouraged to leave donations.