🌱 Art Pop Up Market + Artist Open House + National Marrow Awareness

Hello, friends! I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I'm here with your fresh copy of the Dunedin Daily, full of everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Including updates on...

• Blayke Leigh Boutique's grand opening this weekend
• Today's Art on the Patio Pop Up Market at Studio 1212
• Local shares her story during National Marrow Awareness Month

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Here are the top 3 stories in Dunedin today:

1. Studio 1212 artists are hosting an Art on the Patio Pop Up Market today, Nov. 26 between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Participating vendors will pop up their tents and tables on the Gallery’s patio for a one-day event where locals can find affordable, and unique gifts for the Holiday season. As an added bonus, the gallery is offering a $25 gift certificate to the first 10 customers who make a purchase in the amount of $200 or more between now and Dec. 30. (Studio 1212)
2. The Institute for Creative Arts is hosting an open house event today, Nov. 26 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Those interested can stop by to shop local and support Dunedin artists on Small Business Saturday! Meet the artists and do some holiday shopping while you watch painting, pottery, jewelry making, metalwork, and mosaic demonstrations. Guests can also enjoy refreshments and enter for the chance to win a raffle. (Dunedin Patch)
3. In celebration of National Marrow Awareness Month, Dunedin resident Kathy Till shared her experience in hopes of raising awareness of the importance of bone marrow donors. In March 2021, Till learned that she had a form of blood cancer called myelodysplastic syndrome and that she would need a bone marrow transplant to survive. Unfortunately, neither of her daughters was a donor match, so she sought help through the Be The Match Program, which is a national organization that matches donors with recipients. In just two weeks, Till found two potential donors and received a successful transplant that September. Learn more about how you can help at www.bethematch.org. (Tampa Bay Newspapers)

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Today in Dunedin:

• Artists’ Open House at The Institute for Creative Arts (10 a.m.)
• Blayke Leigh Boutique Grand Opening (11 a.m.)
• Art on the Patio Pop Up Market at Studio 1212 Art Gallery (11 a.m.)
• St. Andrews Day Whisky Tasting at the Scottish American Society (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Blayke Leigh Boutique is holding its Grand Opening this weekend on Nov. 26 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Nov. 27 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Located at 1004 Broadway, shoppers can stop by to participate in raffles for the chance to win several items donated by local Dunedin businesses. No purchase is necessary. (Dunedin Patch)
• Pinellas County Schools remind parents to ensure kids make the most of their Thanksgiving Break by participating in the Fall Challenge. Students in elementary, middle, and high school can complete a variety of games and activities to keep the learning going while school is out. Learn more at pcsb.org/fallchallenge. (Pinellas County Schools via Facebook)
• The City of Dunedin took to Facebook to wish residents a Happy Thanksgiving. "We are thankful we live in a City that cares. A City that cares about its neighbors, businesses, and visitors. A City that is fulfilling a shared vision to create a vibrant, diverse, inclusive, and sustainable community. We are thankful for our City employees, who do an exceptional job building community; meeting the needs of our neighbors through prompt, responsive service; and enhancing quality of life." (City of Dunedin via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!