Invitation to Participate in the Disability-Friendly Dunedin Survey

PLEASE FORWARD THIS EMAIL TO ANYONE YOU KNOW WHO MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING IN THIS PROJECT

HELP THE DUNEDIN DISABILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE HELP DUNEDIN

BECOME A MODEL OF DISABILITY FRIENDLINESS

BY BECOMING PART OF UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA RESEARCH PROJECT #00042641:

DESIGNING A DISABILITY-FRIENDLY DUNEDIN

PURPOSE: TO GATHER EXPERIENCES AND IDEAS ABOUT DISABILITY ACCESSIBILITY AND INCLUSION FROM ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS AND CAREGIVERS

TAKE OUR ANONYMOUS ONLINE SURVEY BY CLICKING ON THE FOLLOWING LINK FROM A COMPUTER OR TABLET

https://usf.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a03z4Qdoquomi4S

NOTE: IT MAY BE MORE DIFFICULT TO COMPLETE THE SURVEY ON A MOBILE PHONE

Link can also be accessed through the city website from

July 12 through July 26, 2021  

  • 100 – 1000 adults with disabilities and family members and caregivers of people with disabilities are expected to participate in the survey
  • There are no costs, reimbursements, or compensations for taking part in the survey
  • The survey will take about an hour and a half to complete. You can take a break and come back to finish the survey later if you choose. There are no known personal benefits to participation, other than providing guidance to the city to improve disability accessibility and inclusion

For more information, contact the study’s Principal Investigator,

Dr. Sara Green, at dunedindisabilitysurvey@usf.edu

PUBLIC RECORDS NOTICE: Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing. Pursuant to FLORIDA STATUTE 119.12, public record requests to inspect or copy public records may be made to the city’s custodian of public records, City Clerk Rebecca Schlichter, 1415 Pinehurst Road, Suite D, Dunedin, Florida 34698, or email: rschlichter@dunedinfl.net, or phone (727) 298-3034 or facsimile (727) 298-3505. Pursuant to Florida Statute 119.12, if you wish to assert that you were denied access to inspect or copy a public record, you must provide a written notice to the city’s custodian of records, identifying it as a public records request, at least five business days before filing a civil action. The notice period begins on the day the written notice of the request is received by the custodian of public records, excluding Saturday, Sunday, and legal holidays, and runs until 5 business days have elapsed. The contact information for the city’s custodian of public records is posted in the city’s primary administrative building in which public records are routinely created, sent, received, maintained, and requested and on the city’s website.

Habitat for Humanity Hammers & Heels Aug 24

The mission of Hammers & Heels is to empower women to help families build strength, stability and independence. Habitat for Humanity has the ability to provide opportunities for hands-on learning, and given these tools, women can succeed in changing their communities. Enjoy a wine tasting at Stirling Winery August 3 and learn more about this program.

RSVP by July 24 to Pam Ora, 727-422-8331 or Pam Ora pora@habitatpinellas.org.

Summer Whisky, Wine and Song June 12

Scottish American Society of Dunedin

Celebrate the start of Summer by joining us for the next great Whisky Tasting! The event will be a fundraiser for the Isle of Skye Highland Dancers, who will perform for us as part of their preparation for their first dancing competition in over a year! We want to support these award winning dancers who use the Scottish Cultural Center as their home. These Tasting Nights are for everyone! If you want to be there and prefer to drink beer or wine, we are re-introducing a ticket just for you. And for those who prefer not to partake, but love the atmosphere of these great nights, we offer a ticket that includes all the soft drinks you can consume as well as the food and entertainment. This will be a fun night for all. We look forward to seeing you there.

Whisky Tasting: $40 / Beer & Wine Option: $30 / Designated Driver Option:  $15

Click here to purchase tickets!

Register Now! Hog Hustle Virtual Mile Challenge May 1-8

Hog Hustle Logo

Dunedin Parks & Recreation presents “Hog Hustle virtual mile challenge” from May 1-8, 2021.

During your time quarantining, did you turn into a little piggy? Here’s your time to hustle into exercise! We will be doing a week long mile challenge. Accumulate as many miles throughout the week and post them online. You can complete your mileage challenge by running or walking anywhere (road, park, treadmill).

For $25, the first 500 runners will receive a dri-fit t-shirt, in addition to a piggy bank and piggy nose.

For more information, contact Dunedin Parks & Recreation at 727-812-4530, or click here to register.

Scottish American Society: Tour of Scotland Whisky Tasting April 10 @ 7 pm

Tour of Scotland Whisky Tasting
Scottish American Society of Dunedin
April 10, 7:00 pm

As part of a week-long celebration of Tartan Week, join us for a spectacular and exhilarating tour of Scotland and uisce beatha: the “water of life.” You will taste whisky from the rolling hills of the Scottish Lowlands, from the fast flowing waters of the River Spey; from the spectacular mountains of the Scottish Highlands to the peaty moors of the Western Isles. The landscape of these four regions of Scotland is very different, and this is well represented in the wildly different tastes of Scotch Whisky. Of course, although the whisky and food will be as fine as it ever was, the key ingredient in all our whisky tastings is the people who attend. You, who appreciate the fine varied taste of Scotch Whisky. Click here for tickets!

Haggis Celtic Concerts: Bill Mullen April 8 @ 7:30 pm

Scottish American Society of Dunedin, in celebration of Tartan week, is very pleased to welcome Scotsman Bill Mullen for a special Haggis Celtic Concert. Originally from Dundee, Scotland, Bill grew up listening to Andy Stewart, The Corries, Hamish Imlach, the Clancy Brothers, the Dubliners, Christie Moore and many others. After time spent living in Aberdeen, the Netherlands and Barcelona, Bill and his wife Dorothy moved to Lake Oswego, Oregon where his friend David Maher offered him a solo gig at Maher’s Irish Pub. Since 2013 Bill has been playing full time, offering a mix of Scottish, Irish, English and American songs, plus a few of his own, and traveling throughout the U.S. and Canada. Fortunately for us, he and Dorothy now winter in Florida and we are very excited to bring them to our Scottish Cultural Center for the first time. Click here for tickets!

City of Dunedin Child Safety Drive Thru: March 6

Child Safety Drive Thru
Highlander Park
March 6, 10 am to 1 pm

The City of Dunedin is hosting a Child Safety Drive Thru and life jacket giveaway! Children will be sized and fitted for life jackets. Families will learn about safety topics and how to stay safe while in the comforts of their vehicles. Participants will receive a bag with information regarding child safety for parents and children

Haggis Celtic Concerts: Alan Murray and Haley Richardson, Feb. 27

Haggis Celtic Concerts
Scottish American Society of Dunedin
February 27, 7:30 pm

Scottish American Society of Dunedin welcomes Alan Murray and Haley Richardson. Guitarist, bouzouki player and singer AlanMurray hails from Glasgow, Scotland, where he grew up playing the whistle and later guitar. Eventually moving to New York City, he has established himself as an in-demand performer and teacher on the Irish music scene. Haley Richardson is a virtuosic musician, whose talents extend to the fields of both classical and Irish traditional music. With her highly ornamented Sligo style perfected under the tutelage of fiddler Brian Conway, Haley has garnered a number of prestigious awards and honors. Haley is currently the fiddler for the 25th Anniversary tour of the Grammy Award-winning Riverdance production. Tickets are $25. Click here for more information.

Dunedin Fine Arts Center: Conversation with Rachel Simmons, Feb. 22

Dunedin Fine Art Center
February 22, 10:00 – 11:30 am

Join DFAC in conversation with Rachel Simmons, celebrated artist and Rollins College professor, and hear her speak about her engaging projects. “The Language of Watching” is a project informed by the artist’s research into the social/political ramifications of bird representations in field guides, the history and culture of birdwatching, and the relationships between birdwatchers and birds, and more broadly speaking, between humans and the natural environment. FLOCK, a socially engaged art project, has evolved since 2015 to include over 200 community participants across the US. Click here to learn more about this and other DFAC events.

Kiwanis Adventure Run January 17

Kiwanis is hosting live and virtual adventure runs January 17, 2021 at Honeymoon Island State Park. There will be 5 Mile or 5K Events. Both races start at 8:30am and finish in the Playground. Park gate opens at 6:00 am. Free entrance until 8:00 am.

GFWC Pinellas Juniorettes are accepting new members!

GFWC Pinellas Juniorettes are accepting new members! Accompanied by advisors from GFWC North Pinellas Woman’s Club and GFWC Clearwater Community Woman’s Club, these young ladies aged 13-18 work together to meet the needs of our local community through volunteer service projects.

Recent projects include a beach cleanup on the Dunedin Causeway, a food drive for Dunedin Cares, making cards for the veterans at Bay Pines, and sending notes of encouragement to local nursing homes. Bright Futures hours are available. For more information, contact Advisor Laura Connelly.

Celtic Christmas Concert December 16 at 7:30 pm

The Scottish American Society of Dunedin is hosting a second annual Celtic Christmas Concert December 16 at 7:30 pm. We offer an evening of exciting and heart warming holiday music and song. Singer, dancer, guitarist Dave Curley and fiiddle and whistle player Colin Farrell are currently residents at Disney’s Raglan Road Irish Pub at Disney Springs in Orlando. The Isle of Skye Dancers and the Progressive Arts Drama Group will also perform. Our show promises to be a fast-paced evening with brilliant musicianship and dynamic arrangements of classic songs and tunes. Don’t miss this amazing night of holiday favourites.

Tickets are available for $25 at Eventbrite or at The Celtic Shop of Dunedin, 354 Main Street, Downtown Dunedin (CASH ONLY PLEASE). This year we are limiting tickets to allow for social distancing. Masks are required for everyone’s safety.

In support of Dunedin Cares, we will provide bins at the entry for your donations of non-perishable items. Thank you for your generosity.

Haggis Celtic Concerts: The Byrne Brothers – November 20

Scottish American Society
Haggis Celtic Concerts: The Byrne Brothers
Scottish Cultural Center
917 Louden Avenue, Dunedin
November 20, 2020
7:30 pm

The Byrne Brothers are a Family Band from Dublin who moved to Donegal for a few years and now live in Orlando Florida. They are all County Champions of their Traditional Irish Instruments, Duo and Trio Champions and Ulster Champion Irish Dancers. Even their Dad Tommy was Dublin Champion on Bagpipes back in the day and now plays with them on Guitar, Uilleann Pipes, Fiddle Whistles and Bagpipes. Their show is fast paced with brilliant musicianship on multiple instruments, exciting and dynamic arrangements as well as world class Irish dancing.
https://www.thebyrnebrothers.com.

Tickets are available here.

You can also purchase tickets at The Celtic Shop of Dunedin, 354 Main Street, Downtown Dunedin (CASH ONLY PLEASE).

In support of Dunedin Cares, we will provide bins at the entry for your donations of non-perishable items.  Thank you for your generosity.

Visit our website for more information on this and upcoming concerts as well as DunedinLive2:Haggis Winter MusicFest.

2020 Biggest Turkey Drive October 1 – November 15

2020 Biggest Turkey Drive
Dunedin Cares

October 1 through November 15, 2020

WHAT IS IT?                              

Raising funds and fowls for our neighbors in need!

WHO WINS?

The individual or team that has the highest total number of pounds by Nov 15 wins!

WHAT DO THEY WIN?

We have a Gold, Silver and Bronze Turkey Medal waiting for our top three finishing teams!

Winners also get promoted in all our marketing through the holidays, straight up to Jan 1st.

HOW TO DONATE FOOD?

Food donations can be brought in M-W or Sat from 10-12

We are looking for all food, but holiday-themed dishes are excellent! Canned veggies, instant potatoes, jar gravy, frozen turkeys, boxes of stuffing, canned cranberries….

HOW TO DONATE FUNDS

Monetary donations count as $1 = 1 lbs.

Click here to donate!

Whiskey, Wine and Song October 24

Scottish American Society
Whiskey, Wine and Song
October 24, 2020
7:00 – 10:00 pm

Join us at the Scottish American Society of Dunedin for an authentic Scotch Whisky Tasting! Three choice whiskies and a special dram toast are included in your ticket with light bites served by The Honu Restaurant. We also offer a ticket for Wine or Beer drinkers. Music provided by local Celtic crooner, Cage O’Hanlon. Piping and Scottish Highland Dancing demonstrations. For your Designated Driver, we offer a special ticket to enjoy entertainment, light bites, and unlimited non-alcoholic beverages.

Tickets are $35. All tickets include day membership to the Scottish American Society of Dunedin.

We are following CDC guidelines for social distancing, and please wear a mask. Our facility is clean and sanitary!

Haggis Celtic Concerts: Reel Treble October 16

Scottish American Society
Haggis Celtic Concerts: Reel Treble
October 16, 2020
7:30 – 10:00 pm

Are you ready for some Foot Stomping Tunes?! We are excited to welcome a fantastic new trio of multi-instrumentalists from Dallas, Texas. Reel Treble includes Antonio Santiago on tenor banjo, mandolin and guitar, Keyreel Raskolenko on fiddle and Joseph Carmichael accompanying on flute, guitar and whistle.  They are headed to this year’s Celtoberfest in Bradenton and we are pleased to have them stop by to join us for a night of great music.You’ll find them moving seamlessly from Irish, Scottish, Cape Breton and Old Time tunes with that perfect mix of Celtic and American Fusion for all ages!

Tickets are available.