🌱 $12K For Hurricane Relief + The Honu + Meet The Artists Event

Hey, everybody. It's Wednesday in Dunedin and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in the community, including updates on...

• The Raise the Roof for Hurricane Ian Relief
• An upcoming Drug Take Back Day
• Meet the Artists night at The Hub

But first, today's weather:

Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm. High: 82 Low: 68.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Dunedin today:

1. Five local hotels owned by Mainsail Lodging & Development raised $12,000 for the Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida! Raise the Roof for Hurricane Ian Relief was held on Oct. 6 at several rooftops around Tampa Bay, including the Hi-Fi Rooftop Bar at the Fenway Hotel in Dunedin. “It came together fast, but we wanted to give our guests and neighbors a way to quickly and directly help those affected by Hurricane Ian,” said Joe Collier, president and founder of Mainsail. So far, Harry Chapin Food Bank has distributed over 2.6 million pounds of dry goods and has served more than 7,000 families impacted by the hurricane in Southwest Florida. To learn how you can help, head to the food bank's website! (Lehigh Acres Citizens | HarryChapinFoodBank.org)
2. In honor of Women-Owned Business Month, the Dunedin Chamber of Commerce is highlighting women-owned businesses in our community. Today they put the spotlight on everyone's favorite tiki bar, The Honu. Owned by Kimberly Platt, the Polynesian restaurant offers a relaxed vibe and delicious island-style dishes. According to the post shared by the Chamber of Commerce, "Their passion for sourcing fresh ingredients from farmers and suppliers they know, combined with traditional flavors and rewriting familiar recipes into exceptional cuisine is their mission and greatest joy." If you haven't had dinner or cocktails there before, you're truly missing out! (Dunedin Chamber of Commerce via Facebook | The Honu)
3. The Hub in Dunedin is hosting a Meet the Artists night on Oct. 17 at 5 p.m. Curated by Evelyn Dufner, guests will get the chance to meet several artists, including photographer James Reed, watercolor painter Kara Voorhees Reynolds, and abstract artist Maria Costa. Stop by to mingle with other art aficionados, find out about the history and meanings behind the artwork, purchase your favorite piece, have a beverage, and enjoy the hub coworking space. Register ahead of the event online or by calling 727-600-8300. (Dunedin Chamber of Commerce)

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Dunedin Daily Pic of the Day:

Thank you, Joy Nable, for sharing this photo of your neighbor's incredible Halloween decorations! If you walk along San Roy Drive South, you might get to see them in person!

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Today in Dunedin:

• Trunk-or-Treat at North Dunedin Baptist Church (5 p.m.)
• Haunted Cemetery Tour at the Dunedin Cemetery (6 p.m.)
• Paint and Sip for Julia at Caledonia Brewing (6 p.m.)
• Mommy & Me Canvas Class at Art From the Heart Cafe (6 p.m.)
• Trunk-or-Treat at Gulf Shores Baptist Church (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Meet Dunedin artist Maryann Charmoz who will be at the 58th Annual Art Harvest on Nov. 5 and Nov. 6 at Highlander Park. "Living in Dunedin, I am inspired by the vibrancy and energy that the town has to offer, which I aim to capture through my colorful hand-painted pottery." (Junior League of Clearwater-Dunedin Art Harvest via Facebook)
• The City of Dunedin reminds residents to safely store or properly discard prescription pain medications to help reduce the chance that others may accidentally take or intentionally misuse them. Never flush medications down the toilet. To discard them safely, the DEA is hosting Drug Take Back Day on Oct. 29 at the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office in Dunedin between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit DEATakeBack.com to search for a different collection site near you. (City of Dunedin Government via Facebook)
• The New World Celts - Dunedin Chapter is looking for volunteers to help out the officers at their tent at The Dunedin Celtic Music Festival on Nov. 19. Volunteers will work in two-hour shifts so they can also enjoy the festival. Sign up online if you're interested! (New World Celts - Dunedin Chapter via Facebook | Volunteer Sign-Up Sheet)
• Dunedin Stirling Soccer Club has opened registration for its Thanksgiving camp scheduled for Nov. 21 through Nov. 23! Both half-day and full-day options are available. Those interested can register online now. (Dunedin Stirling Soccer Club via Facebook | Dunedin Stirling Soccer Club)

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