Register Now! Hog Hustle Virtual Mile Challenge May 1-8
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.
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.
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 Dun
edin 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!
Farewell to Honeymoon Island’s Pete Krulder!
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
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!
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
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.