🌱 Brewery's Anniversary Event + Explore Mangroves + Candle Workshop

Hey, everybody! I hope you all had a fantastic July Fourth holiday! I'm here with your fresh copy of the Dunedin Patch newsletter, filled with all the community news you need to know right now. In this issue, we'll touch on...

• Summer Splash Weekend at TD Ballpark.
• Dunedin Brewery's 27th anniversary weekend.
• Signing up to learn about and tour Tampa Bay's mangroves.

Today's newsletter is sponsored by Studio 1212 Art Gallery

Visit Dunedin’s Studio 1212 Art Gallery — for two years in a row, named by Tampa Bay Magazine the best small art gallery cooperative for 2023

Since 1971, Studio 1212 – a nonprofit art gallery owned and managed by an all-volunteer group of local, award-winning artists — has been a part of the creative community in the Dunedin area.

Here are a few things you can do at Studio 1212:

• Attend an exhibit of local artists (check out the schedule here)
• Get your own artwork critiqued for free by volunteer artists (on the first Saturday and third Tuesday of each month at 10am)
• Support local artists by buying their work – art prints, note cards and fine hand-crafted gift items – in the gift boutique
• Sign up for a workshop to expand and improve your own artistic abilities
• Join other local art lovers by becoming a benefactor of Studio 1212 (Learn more here.)

Studio 1212 is located at 234 Monroe Street in Downtown Dunedin and is open Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit Studio 1212 — a part of the Dunedin area arts community for over 50 years.

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Now, today's weather: Humid with a thunderstorm. High: 92 Low: 81.

Here are the top 3 stories today in Dunedin:

1. Dunedin Brewery is celebrating its 27th anniversary this weekend between July 7-9. Stop by on any of the three days to enjoy live music and some new beers on tap, including Pineapple Salad and Electra Gose. Events kick off at 7 p.m. each night and will include performances by Sauce Pocket, Stick & Ditty, Road To Nowhere, Deadseat, and more. (Creative Loafing Tampa)
2. Sign up for Friends of the Hammock's educational Second Saturday program on July 8 at 9 a.m. to learn about Tampa Bay's mangroves and the role they play as an animal nursery. The program will be led by Tampa Bay Watch's Discovery Center, who will take attendees on a short walk to explore the mangroves in Hammock Park. Guests will also learn what can be done to positively impact Florida's mangroves and how to protect the animals that call mangroves their home. (Friends of the Hammock)
3. Jade Soap Shop is hosting its first artisan candle workshop on July 15 at 10 a.m. This class is ideal for beginners and will teach you everything you need to know to make candles from scratch. Attendees will each make and bring home three candles. Those who sign up for the shop's first candle-making workshop will also receive a free organic lip balm! (Dunedin Patch)

Dunedin Patch Pic of the Day:

Thank you, Blair Carr, for sharing this beautiful photo taken from Victoria Road!

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Today in Dunedin:

Thursday, July 6

• Singles Meetup at Reboot (7 p.m.)
• Stand Up and Sing at Dunedin Brewery (7:30 p.m.)
• Pride Bowling Anniversary Party at Dunedin Lanes (10 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Did you miss the Independence Day golf cart parade and Hometown USA celebration at TD Ballpark? Check out the highlight reel shared by the City of Dunedin! (City of Dunedin via Facebook)
• If you enjoy the music of Johnny Cash, be sure to stop by Caledonia Brewing on July 8 between 8 and 11 p.m. for a special tribute performance by The Bad Katz. (Caledonia Brewing via Facebook)
• Bring the kids to TD Ballpark for Summer Splash Weekend on July 8 and July 9! These family-friendly events will include face painting, water slides, player autographs, super soakers, and more. (Dunedin Blue Jays via Facebook)

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• Dunedin Orange Festival (July 8)
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• Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (July 10)
• Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward Live! (July 28)
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You're officially in the loop for today! See you all tomorrow morning for your next update.