Farewell to Honeymoon Island’s Pete Krulder!

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As you may have heard, Pete Krulder, the manager of Honeymoon and Caladesi Island state parks is retiring at the end of this month. The Friends of the Island Parks have scheduled an event that will enable well wishers to say goodbye to Pete.

On Tuesday, September 22, beginning at 6:30 pm at Honeymoon Island State Park, well wishers will line up for a parade loop through the park which will pass by Pete at his “reviewing stand”.  All are welcome, and there is no limit to the number of people in a vehicle.

Beginning at 6:00 pm paraders will be able to enter the park with no fee. Signs, banners and honking horns are welcome.  All we ask is that you rsvp to president@islandparks.org before you come out.

The Sheriff’s Christmas Sharing Project

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Ride and Run with the Stars – The Sheriff’s Christmas Sharing Project
Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office

For 26 years, Ride & Run With The Stars has brought the community together to participate in athletic competition, a silent auction, and a special delivery of Mr. and Mrs. Claus via helicopter. We look forward to this holiday fundraiser every year, which is why the decision to cancel this year’s event was a difficult one. However, we must consider the health and safety of our community during these trying times.

Despite not having an in-person event, I hope you will continue to support Ride & Run With The Stars’ charity—the Sheriff’s Christmas Sharing Project. Last year, we raised enough money to provide food, clothing, books, and toys to more than 384 underprivileged families and 862 deserving children whom sheriff’s office members identified through their daily interaction in the community as homeless, economically stressed, victimized, or abused. Here are a few ways you can support the Sheriff’s Christmas Sharing Project by December 1st:

  • Mail your check made payable to Ride & Run With The Stars to P.O. Box 2500, Largo, FL 33779 Attn: Sergeant Elizabeth Brady
  • Make an electronic payment at https://www.rideandrunwiththestars.com/
  • Adopt a family by contacting Sandra Garcia-Olivares, Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Victim Advocate, at sgarcia-olivares@pcsonet.com or 727-582-6465

No matter the size, every contribution is valuable and a treasured holiday gift to the less fortunate families in our community, especially after this challenging year.

Dunedin Youth Guild Update!

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Handcrafted Cards! And Tour of Homes Update
Dunedin Youth Guild

Dunedin Youth Guild’s crafting group has been busy making handcrafted greeting cards. They are beautiful all-occasion cards  offered in a variety pack of 6 cards for a donation of $10.

Cards can be ordered by emailing Anne Louise Fernbach at ALFernbach@aol.com Anne Louise will contact you to arrange collection of your donation and delivery of your cards. Cards can also be ordered on the DYG website.

Order soon. There will be a limited supply for the upcoming holiday season.

Members of the Dunedin Youth Guild were happy to contribute school supplies to Dunedin schools in August. Members also collected underwear for the annual “Drop Off Your Drawers” sponsored by Clothes to Kids. We will continue collecting and delivering school supplies and underwear during September.

DYG’s Annual Holiday Tour of Homes update: We’ve been getting lots of questions – and yes, there will be a tour. We will adhere to Florida guidelines for distancing so our 51st annual tour will be a virtual one and it will be fantastic. Just a few things to look forward to coming up this December – professionally filmed videos of wonderful homes, online auctions, opportunities to shop with vendors, and even some surprise guests.

Thanks to our community of sponsors and participants – you’ve supported us for over 50 years and we know that we can count on you again as we work to contribute to the youth and children of Dunedin.

NPCDC September Member Meeting Sept 15

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September Membership Meeting
North Pinellas County Democratic Club
September 15, 2020
6:00 – 8:30 pm

The North Pinellas County Democratic Club will hold its September membership meeting September 15. Social 1/2-hour will begin at 6 pm, the meeting at 6:30.

The meeting will be held via Zoom. To get the Zoom video conferencing link, please fill out this questionnaire.

If you are interested in joining the Club, annual dues are $25.00.

A Discussion on Racial Equity

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North Pinellas Advocates for Racial Equity is a new initiative that is partnering with local community advocates to address the topic of racial equity in our community. We have put together a series of virtual events for the community to hear various perspectives, tackle difficult questions and consider action steps. Our goal is to reverse the tide of racial injustice through acceptance of and respect for racial identity and cultural differences.

Panel discussions and a community movie night are being planned via Zoom. Our first event is a zoom Panel Discussion on Wed. Aug. 26 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. The topic is “How to Stop Walking on Eggshells and Really Start Communicating”.

Advance Zoom registration is required so please click on this link.

How can you get involved? Please help us spread the word! We invite you to use the attached flyers to help us promote this Panel Discussion event via your social media, newsletter and word of mouth within your organizations. Please invite your Facebook friends to like our page and attend our event.

We are grateful for your support, and we look forward to seeing you at our August 26 event!

Scottish Country Music & Line Dancing March 6

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This Friday Night! Country Music & Line Dancing

Kick of the weekend with some fun! 

It’s not a Haggis Concert Y’All, but good old Haggis Fun!

Friday March 6th
7pm till 10pm
Scottish American Society Hall
917 Louden Avenue, Dunedin
Tickets $10 on Eventbrite or at the Door

Come on down for a good old Scottish Hootenanny.  DJ Tom will play the best in Country, Honky Tonk and some of our favorite Scottish & Irish Dance Music. We would love to see the dance floor filled, and hope you and your friends will join us.

Wear cowboy hats, kilts, boots, jeans, tartan! Prize for the Best Dressed Scottish Cowboy!

Your ticket includes a day membership to the Scottish American Society of Dunedin.

Thank you for your support of the Scottish Programs in Dunedin. As always, at all of our events we accept donations for Dunedin Cares.

The Rotary Club of Dunedin Casino Night March 27

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The Rotary Club of Dunedin Casino Night
March 27, 2020
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m
Dunedin Fine Art Center
1143 Michigan Blvd.
Dunedin, FL 34698

Casino Night includes the following – casino games run by a professional company, music, and DJ, food (by Chef Davis), fun and libations.

Ticket sales are limited to the first 300, so please buy your tickets earlier!

Rotarians are dedicated to Service, and the Rotary Club of Dunedin raises $25,000 to $30,000 a year for charitable giving for the good of our local citizens in the form of Scholarships for Dunedin High School seniors and Grants to local 501(c)3 organizations. Our Grants Committee meets three times a year and typically donates $6,000 each term (3 to 6 grants).  The Scholarship Committee meets once a year to give scholarships to deserving DHS students, through the Pinellas Education Foundation.   In addition to these local donations, we also give to international projects around the world and to eradicate Polio worldwide.

The Rotary Club of Dunedin is asking you to become a sponsor, Corporate or Individual, for our Rotary Casino Night.100% of the proceeds (after expenses) will be used for charitable giving in Dunedin.

Dunedin Senior Hall of Fame Nominations Due March 26

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Dunedin Senior Hall of Fame
Deadline March 26, 2020

Senior Hall of Fame gold olive branch
The Dunedin Senior Hall of Fame honors and celebrates older residents who have made significant contributions to the community. Each year the Committee On Aging inducts new members into the Senior Hall of Fame who must meet the following guidelines:

  • Be 75 years of age or older
  • Have at some time resided in Dunedin for ten years or more
  • Have demonstrated the art of aging successfully
  • Have donated time and abilities to activities serving the community
  • Both individual men and women nominees are welcomed, as are couples.


Nominations for the 2020 Senior Hall of Fame are currently being accepted through Thursday, March 26, 2020. Nominees will be selected in April. The Awards Banquet is held in May at the Hale Senior Activity Center, located at 330 Douglas Avenue, Dunedin.
2020 Nomination Form: Submit Online or Download Printable Version

Congratulations to last year’s recipients inducted into the Senior Hall of Fame:

  • Sara and John Kessinger
  • Edward T. Hughes


View the list of recipients from 1999-present
For more information, call the Hale Senior Activity Center at (727) 298-3299.

Haggis Concert: Aoife Scott March 11

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Dunedin Haggis Concert: Aoife Scott
March 11, 2020
7:30 pm
Scottish American Society Hall
917 Louden Avenue
Dunedin, FL 34698

Born into the legendary Black Family, Aoife Scott is steadily rising to the top of the traditional and folk music scene as a singer-songwriter.  Aoife’s single “All Along the Wild Atlantic Way” was named “Song of the Year” at the Irish Folk Music Awards in 2017. She was named Emerging Artist of the Year in 2018 and her most recent song “The December Letter” won Single of the Year at the ALSR Celtic Music Awards in 2019. Aoife and her cousins, Róisín O & Danny O Reilly from The Coronas, released their single “Grace,” which hit number 1 on iTunes Ireland in December. Her new album HomeBird was just released this January.

Tickets $15 in advance, $18 at the door. Or you can purchase tickets at the Celtic Shop of Dunedin, 354 Main Street Dunedin, 34698 (Cash Only Please).

Shoot with the Stars! Feb 22

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Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office
Shoot with the Stars
February 22, 2020

Shoot with the Stars is an annual event held at the Tampa Bay Sporting Clays’ state-of-the-art facility in Land O Lakes. Participants will enjoy breakfast followed by an all-inclusive morning of competitive clay shooting that will conclude with a catered lunch. All sponsorship and registration funds support the Sheriff’s Police Athletic League, which has given hope and opportunity to children in low-income areas of Pinellas County. Register here.

Come Count Gopher Tortoise Burrows!

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Friends of the Hammock Gopher Tortoise Burrow Survey
Starting February 16, 2020

A new gopher tortoise burrow survey will be conducted by Heinrich Ecological Services and volunteers in the park’s uplands. The survey will provide data to assess current habitat management strategies and guide future efforts related to this keystone species. For dates and times visit the Friends of the Hammock events page. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact george@heinrichecologicalservices.com or call (727) 599-1834.

Grant Opportunity! Through the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office

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Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Community Connection Grants
Deadline March 31, 2020

One of the objectives of the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office is to give back to the community and support positive and dynamic initiatives that serve our youth, provide a service, or fulfill a need. If you have a program that needs funding, the Sheriff’s Community Connection grant program may be able to further your vision. The individual grants are up to $1,000 per program. Apply before March 31, 2020.

*Click Here to Apply*

47th Annual Scholarship Luncheon & Fashion Show

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The Dunedin Youth Guild will host its 47th Annual Scholarship Luncheon and Fashion Show on Saturday, February 29, 2020, at the Dunedin Community Center, 1920 Pinehurst Road, in Dunedin. Doors open for a social hour at 11:00 am and lunch will be served at noon.

Additionally, there will be door prizes and many opportunities will be available to purchase tickets for beautiful items donated by members, generous merchants, and friends of the Dunedin Youth Guild.

The theme for this year’s Fashion Show is “Perfect Vision 20/20” with fashions provided by Chico’s at Westfield Countryside.  Guests will also enjoy a refreshing lunch catered by Marguerite’s Cafe.

The cost is $35.00 per person and reserved tickets can be purchased from any Dunedin Youth Guild member, by calling 727-734-0394, or online by visiting www.dunedinyouthguild.org.  Seating is limited so early ticket purchases are advised.  This event helps support the Scholarship Program for Dunedin students.

For additional information about our organization, please visit our website at www.dunedinyouthguild.org.

Dunedin Live Haggis Winter Music Fest: Ashley Davis Band & House of Hamill in Concert January 25

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The Ashley Davis Band & House of Hamill in Concert at Church of the Good Shepherd, 639 Edgewater Dr, Dunedin, FL 34698.

7pm Tickets $20, $10 for members and previous

Haggis Concert Regulars: Use Promo Code HAGGIS when Ordering Tickets on line!

For more information on this and our other events over this fantastic weekend of Traditional and Modern Celtic Music, visit our web site at www.haggiscelticconcerts.com.