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5 Things to Know in St. Pete Today: Bargain Books, Shuffleboard, Dating Game
From bargain-hunting at Borders to bachelor-bidding at Push, there's plenty of offbeat things to do in St. Petersburg.

1.) Borders Bargains: The going-out-of-business liquidation sale begins today. All books, DVDs and music CDs will be marked down for final sale. as the chain goes out of business.
2.) Harry Potter Party: If your young wizards haven't had their fill of Harry Potter yet, the is hosting another Harry Potter party today at 2. Admission is free and includes games, trivia and a costume contest. If you want to host your own party, here are some kid-friendly recipes for Butterbeer and Pumpkin Juice.
3.) St. Pete Shuffle: The world's largest shuffleboard club is located in the Old Northeast and hosts its popular St. Pete Shuffle party from 7 to 11 p.m. every Friday on 32 lighted courts. Learn how to play the old-fashioned game (no microchips required!) or brush up on your skills.
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4.) Rock'n'Roll Friday: There's live rock'n'roll all around the city tonight: The Marksmen play at Local 662, The Krimns at Dave's Aqua Lounge, and Ballyhoo at the in downtown St. Pete.
5.) Bachelor Auction: All the single ladies will want to head to Push Ultra Lounge tonight for the . There are five young hunks up for bid. The auction begins at 9, and admission is only $5. But if you want to land one of the five men donating their time, have some cash on hand.
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