Now is a great time to visit the Dunedin Public Libary and join if you have not already. Movies, music, crafts, and community events are as much a part of the library as checking out books. And speaking of checking out, did you know the library has park and museum passes to lend?
Category Archives: Member News
Virtual Author Talk – Dunedin Library
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January 30 | 2:00 to 3:00 pm Launch your New Year healthy with Dr. Robert Lustig, a pediatric neuroendocrinologist who has long been on the cutting edge of medicine and science. He challenges our current healthcare paradigm which has gone off the rails under the influence of Big Food, Big Pharma, and Big Government. Click here for more information and to register. |
United Faiths Walk of Peace
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January 28 | 1:30 pm Registration | 2:00 Walk begins Pioneer Park to Weaver Park Join in the walk for peace. Registration begins at 1:30 pm at Pioneer Park with the Walk commencing at 2:00 pm. Purchase a UFWoP tee. Walkers will journey to the Masjid Al-Salaam, 1218 New York Ave, and end at Weaver Park for a celebration including music, drum circle and other entertainment to be determined. Volunteers needed. Please message via Facebook if you are interested in helping. This year’s charities are Clothes to Kids https://clothestokids.org/ and Dunedin Cares https://www.dunedincares.org/. Donations for both charities will be accepted prior to the walk. Please see their websites for the items most needed. |
GFWC North Pinellas Monthly Meeting
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January 16 | 6:00 pm Doors open | 6:30 Meeting begins Heritage United Methodist Church, 2680 Landmark Drive, Clearwater GFWC North Pinellas Woman’s Club is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit service organization working to improve the community by volunteering our time and financial resources through programs and fundraising that support numerous local charities and groups in Pinellas County. Visit the website for more information. |
Opening Reception for Winter Exhibits
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January 14 | 2:00 to 4:00 pm Dunedin Fine Art Center, 1143 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin, 34698 Admission: FREE: DFAC & MASF Members and Children Under 12 And don’t forget the monthly Coffee & Conversation with the artist will be held January 18, 12:00 to 1:00 pm at the Dunedin Fine Art Center (free for DFAC members, only $5 for non-members). |
DDMA 2nd Friday Wine/Art Walk
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January 12 | 5:30 to 8:30 pm Downtown Dunedin Visit businesses, get a walking map, and the inside scoop on local discounts and events at the DDMA tent. Click for additional information. |
Introductory Tai Chi Sessions
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Taoist Tai Chi Society International Center Florida | 280 Locklie St. | Dunedin, FL 34698 New introductory sessions beginning at the International Center Florida and Trinity Presbyterian Church in Clearwater. Come join us and gain strength, flexibility and peace for the new year. |
Dunedin Youth Guild’s Scholarship Luncheon and Fashion Show March 11
Scholarship Luncheon and Fashion Show
March 11 | Shopping begins 9:30 am | Main room opens 10:30 am
Dunedin Community Center | 1920 Pinehurst Road | Dunedin, FL 34698
The theme for this year’s Fashion Show is “All Around The Town” with fashions provided by Suncoast Hospice. Guests will be able to shop in the “Hospice Shop” in the lobby of the Dunedin Community Center from 9:30 am to 11:00 am, so arrive early to get some fantastic deals on beautiful garments and accessories. Guests will be able to enter the main event room at 10:30 am. Fashion Show guests will enjoy a refreshing lunch catered by Palate Culinary Services. 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 cost is $40.00 per person and reserved tickets can be purchased from any Dunedin Youth Guild member, by calling 727-734-0394, or online. Seating is limited so early ticket purchases are advised. (Special VIP tables are also available.)
This event helps support the Scholarship Program for Dunedin students. For additional information about our organization, please visit our website.
DFAC Trashy Treasures Starting March 1
Trashy Treasures
Dunedin Fine Art Center’s annual Trashy Treasures begins March 1 with the opening of a virtual silent auction and the festivities end with a party March 18 and an art and supplies garage sale March 19. Click here for more information.
Dunedin History Museum Bazingo Night Feb 16
Bazingo Night
February 16 | 5:00 pm
Dunedin History Museum | 349 Main St | Dunedin
Join us for a FUNdraiser game night with rousing game of Bingo that helps support the Dunedin History Museum. Win prizes (and bragging rights).
Doors open at 5pm, game starts at 5:30pm. $10. Click here for more information.
Coffee & Conversation with Samson Huang Feb 16
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
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
Taoist Tai Chi Society Open Houses & Intro Sessions – Starting January 19
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
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.
Art in the Park – Creative Artists Guild – January 15
Art in the Park
January 15 | Pioneer Park | Downtown Dunedin
Local Artist Exhibiting and Selling their works. A variety of styles and mediums, including Jewelry, Paintings, Drawings, and Ceramics. Presented by Creative Artist Guild of Dunedin.
Dunedin Youth Guild Tour of Homes: Dec. 3
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
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
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.
Family Friendly Holiday Concerts
December 15 | 8:00 pm
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church | 3240 McMullen Booth Rd, Clearwater
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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.
Come Fishing with the Rotary Club of Dunedin & the Dunedin Boat Club
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St. Joseph Sound Flats ClassicDinner & 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. |