Author Archives: Dena Hurst

Coffee & Conversation with Samson Huang Feb 16

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Coffee & Conversation with Samson Huang

February 16 | 12:00 to 1:00 pm

Dunedin Fine Art Center | 1143 Michigan Blvd | Dunedin, FL 34698

The series welcomes artist Samson Huang. The title of Samson’s presentation is: Embracing Change. “Nothing is Absolute. Samson’s talk is about embracing change when encountering unexpected twists and turns in life as well as in the process of creating art. He shares his story from his humble immigrant beginnings to exhibiting at the Tampa Museum of Art in Skyway 20/21. Throughout his journey, Samson encountered opportunities offering new and unexplored paths, which appeals to him. Samson gives a delightful and inspiring talk weaving a collection of personal vignettes with images of his artworks, illuminating his thought processes when creating art in his home studio or sketching on his travels.

Admission to these relaxed talks is $5 and is FREE to current DFAC members. Click here to learn more.

DFAC: Thomas Gainsborough and the Blue Boy

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Thomas Gainsborough and the Blue Boy

February 7 | 12:00 to 1:00 pm

Dunedin Fine Art Center | 1143 Michigan Blvd | Dunedin, FL 34698

In 1922, the New York Times reported that ” Gainsborough’s ‘Blue Boy’ is even more well-known than the Mona Lisa.” This iconic painting, originally titled “Portrait of a Young Gentleman,” was first exhibited in London in 1770. When admiring critics called it “The Blue Boy,” the nickname stuck. In 1922, the painting came to America when it was sold to American railway tycoon Henry Huntington. Its $728,000 sale price was the highest price ever paid for a painting at that time. Learn how and why Gainsborough created this iconic masterpiece (which was not a commissioned work) and what prompted the painting’s extraordinary fame.

Member tuition is $15 | Non-member $20

Click here to learn more!

Dunedin History Museum Downtown Walking Tour – January 20

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Downtown Walking Tour

January 20 | Dunedin History Museum | 349 Main St | Dunedin

Stroll back in time during this fun and interactive walking tour. See the oldest house in Dunedin and other buildings of special note, ring a 130-year-old church bell and get the lowdown on the interesting cast of characters who shaped our delightful little city.

Downtown Dunedin Walking Tours begin at 10 a.m. in front of the museum.

Space is limited… Reservations required. $20 per person.

Taoist Tai Chi Society Open Houses & Intro Sessions – Starting January 19

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Open Houses & Introductory Sessions

Open Houses are schedule for January 19, 6:30 pm, and January 22, 2:00 pm, at the International Center Florida (280 Locklie St., Dunedin) and January 23, 11:00 am, at Trinity Presbyterian Church (2001 Rainbow Dr., Clearwater).

Introductory Sessions begin January 26. Check out our 2023 schedule!

Join us for an open house at the Taoist Tai Chi Society International Center Florida. We’ll be offering demonstrations of our Taoist Tai Chi® set of movements and tours of our center. Volunteers will be on hand to answer questions and help with registration.

Coffee & Conversation with the Artist – Kathy Durdin

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Coffee & Conversation with Kathy Durdin

January 19 | 12:00 to 1:00 pm

Dunedin Fine Art Center | 1143 Michigan Blvd | Dunedin, FL 34698

The series welcomes artist Kathy Durdin. In her presentation, Kathy will provide an overview of the elements of composition, with some illustrations. Also, she will provide you some tools that you can apply to your own work, to enhance your planning in the future and to evaluate your work. Kathy will also share ideas about what to include in a checklist to use to evaluate one’s work both before and after painting. You might even be motivated to rework that prior painting, with much greater success!

Admission to these relaxed talks is $5 and is FREE to current DFAC members.

Click here to learn more!

Dunedin Youth Guild Tour of Homes: Dec. 3

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53rd Annual Holiday Tour of Homes

December 3 | 10:00 am to 3:30 pm | Hale Center, 330 Douglas Ave., Dunedin

On Saturday, December 3, 2022, the Dunedin Youth Guild will host the 53nd Annual Holiday Tour of Homes. This year’s “Winter Wonderland” theme is our way of welcoming the holiday season. Our five Dunedin homes, the Dunedin Chamber of Commerce, and the Dunedin Fine Art Center are all included in this year’s tour. The homes on this year’s tour are a delightful blend of historical and holiday wonders and are sure to put everyone in a festive mood.

Proceeds from this event benefit the Dunedin Youth Guild’s youth scholarship program and other youth-focused community improvement projects. Advance tickets are available for $25.00 around the town of Dunedin: Dunedin Chamber of Commerce, Dunedin Community Center, Hale Center, and Dunedin Fine Art Center.

Tickets are also available for purchase online at our website. Tickets can also be purchased for $30.00 the day of the event at the Hale Center, 330 Douglas Avenue in Dunedin.

The tours are open from 10 am to 3:30 pm and the Holiday Tea is open from 11 am to 3:00 pm.

Ride & Run with the Stars: Dec. 3

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29th Annual Ride & Run with the Stars

December 3 | 8:00 am | Fort DeSoto Park

Help make a difference along with the PCSO by registering for Ride & Run With The Stars. Join us Saturday, December 3rd at 8 a.m. at Fort DeSoto Park for family fun runs and rides as well as a competitive 5K chipped race. Bid on items in a silent auction, and see Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive in a helicopter, along with other family-friendly events.

“Ride & Run With The Stars and the Christmas Sharing Project are simply life-changing,” said Corporal Goldberg. “Each year I witness families restore their trust and support for the sheriff’s office due to these programs. The vast amount of hard work and effort by our members really makes a huge difference in so many young lives in Pinellas County.”

If you’re unable to attend this year’s event but still want to contribute to the holiday magic here are some ways to help:

  • Become a Sponsor: To view sponsorship levels or to make an online donation visit: https://www.rideandrunwiththestars.com/event-sign-up/.
  • Make a Donation: To mail in a donation make checks payable to: Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office (RRWTS in the memo line), P.O. Drawer 2500, Largo, FL 33779.
  • Donate to the Silent Auction: To donate to our silent auction, contact Verliz Williams at 727-582-6238 or vwilliams@pcsonet.com. Please note: We kindly ask that any donated items be new and unwrapped. Items that appear to be used will not be accepted.
  • Sponsor a Family: For more information or to sponsor a family contact Sandra Garcia-Olivares at 727-582-6465 or sgarcia-olivares@pcsonet.com.

Dunedin Music Society: December Concerts

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Community Concert

December 8 | 7:00 pm

First United Methodist Church of Dunedin | Friendship Hall | 411 Wood St.

No charge for admission, but donations appreciated.

Click here to register.

Family Friendly Holiday Concerts

December 15 | 8:00 pm

Holy Trinity Episcopal Church | 3240 McMullen Booth Rd, Clearwater

&

December 22 | Trinity Presbyterian Church, 2001 Rainbow Dr., Clearwater

Familiar holiday classics, show tunes, movie music & light pops. Ideal for ALL ages! General admission is $15. Admission for DMS members is $10.

Click here to register.

Come Fishing with the Rotary Club of Dunedin & the Dunedin Boat Club

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St. Joseph Sound Flats Classic

Dinner & Silent Auction | October 27 | 6:00 – 10:00 pm | Dunedin Golf Club

Fishing Tournament | October 28 | Dunedin Boat Club

The Rotary Club of Dunedin and the Dunedin Boat Club are hosting the first annual St. Joseph Sound Flats Classic. The events begins with a Dinner Party and Silent Auction at The Dunedin Golf Club on Thursday evening, October 27, 2022, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM. You will be provided a delicious dinner, an incredible view of the golf course, and the opportunity to bid on a wide array of donated items.

The fishing tournament takes place October 28.

For information, donations, and tickets, click here.

Scottish American Society Presents Brayzen Heads in Concert

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Brayzen Heads in Concert

October 22 | 7:30 – 11:00 pm | Historic Scottish Hall of Dunedin

The Scottish American Society of Dunedin is very pleased to welcome back The Brayzen Heads to the Scottish Cultural Center in Dunedin. Featuring Dave Gilmore on guitar & vocals and Shane Farrell on fiddle, banjo & mandolin. The Brayzen Heads have been performing live since 2000. They have performed over 4000 shows throughout Europe and the USA. From the infamous Shamrock Bar, Spain, to Raglan Road, Orlando, playing to audiences seven nights a week.

We have been very fortunate to have been able to book this fantastic duo on several occasions, and they have never failed to delight and entertain our audience. The Brayzen Heads are now traveling around the USA and Canada, sharing their style of Irish Music along the way. We are delighted to welcome them back to Dunedin.

Click here for tickets and information.

Dunedin Music Society Marimbo Concerto

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Marimba Concerto & Symphonic Dances

October 16 | 3:00 – 4:30 pm | Dunedin Community Center

Dunedin Concert Band performs a marimba concerto and symphonic dances. This year’s featured concert work is Marimba Concerto #2 by David Gillingham, performed by our very own Alex Guini.

If you don’t know what a marimba is, it can be one of the most beautiful, exotic, calming, mesmerizing instruments ever invented… in the right hands. Come see if that’s what you and your friends will experience!

Matched with Ginastera’s Symphonic Dance suite Estancia as well as music by Khatchaturian, Tatebe, and a Sousa march, this is surely a concert you HAVE to bring someone with you! Ideal for ages 7+

General Admission (in advance) $15 | DMS Members: login for a 33% discount

Click here for more information.

Our programs are sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, and the National Endowment for the Arts (Section 286.25, Florida Statutes).

PCSO Ride & Run with the Stars

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Last year thanks to you, Ride & Run With The Stars was able to help 217 families and 539 children. This year, we’re hoping to help even more!

Be a part of the holiday magic and register for Ride & Run With The Stars today!

Ride & Run With The Stars will be on Saturday, December 3rd at North Beach in Fort De Soto Park.

A new location means new race routes and even more fun for the whole family!

To see this year’s routes, click here.

To register visit: https://www.rideandrunwiththestars.com/event-sign-up/

Dunedin Cares Girl Power June Drive

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FEMININE CARE PRODUCT DRIVE

The number of families in the USA needing assistance from food pantries continues to increase every year. The lack of access to menstrual health products for people who are either homeless or low-income is appalling. These necessary products are not covered by SNAP or any other welfare program.  Each month, this leaves countless people without the products many of us take for granted.

During the month of June, please help to support Dunedin Cares’ “Girl Power” feminine care product drive by donating maxi pads, mini pads, panty liners and tampons. Or make a monetary donation to Dunedin Cares (cash, check or online) and identify your donation is in support of our “Girl Power” drive. With your help, we can help so many who cannot afford these necessary products.

Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Internship Program

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Job Feature: Internship Opportunities
Looking for internship opportunities for the fall semester? We are accepting applications for interns in our Patrol Operations Bureau, Department of Detention and Corrections, and our Fiscal Affairs Bureau.
Get your applications in fast! The deadline to apply is June 30th.
To find out more and to fill out an application visit: pcsoweb.com/careers
If you have any questions please contact HR at 727-582-6208 or email them at employment@pcsoweb.com.

North Pinellas County Democratic Club meeting June 16

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Don’t miss the next Club meeting on Thursday, June 16
Social time begins at 6:30pm, business meeting from 7:00 – 8:30pm. We meet in person at the Scottish Cultural Center, 917 Louden Ave. in Dunedin.  Given the recent rise in COVID numbers it is recommended you wear a mask.
Can’t be there in person? We’ll send Zoom details via email on Wednesday June 15. Make sure we have your up to date email info, write to us at northpinellasdems@gmail.com.Members, potential members and guests are all welcome at our monthly meetings.

Coffe & Conversation – Dunedin Fine Art Center – April 12

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Coffee & Conversation with

Carol Sackman & Blake White is at

NOON on Tues., April 12th (Virtually!)

Tuesday, April 12th, 2022 at 12 noon, the Dunedin Fine Art Center series welcomes mosaic artists Carol Sackman and Blake White. Blake & Carol’s presentation is entitled “Carol & Blake’s Mosaic House of Dunedin.” Sharing the incredible images of their house, they will discuss how the house evolved, what it means to them, and how they work. You won’t want to miss the opportunity to see this house that has been featured in “Roadside America.”

Ukraine Benefit Concernt April 30

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There’s a special event happening in our area where you can help make a difference.  On Saturday April 30th, the City of Dunedin together with the Scottish American Society of Dunedin (where our Club holds its monthly meetings) presents “Benefit For The People of Ukraine: A Celtic Concert”.  The concert will take place at Waterfront Weaver Park on Bayshore Boulevard, Dunedin from 2:00 – 8:00pm.  Tickets are $10 per person, available via EventBrite or at the gate.