🌱 Caregiver Tips Seminar + Singles Mixer + PCS Responds To Threats

Hello, Dunedin! I'm back with your new edition of the Dunedin Daily. Let's get this Wednesday started off right with a quick guide to everything you need to know about what's going on around town, including updates on:

• Pinellas County Schools respond to school shooter threats
• An upcoming caregiver seminar
• Dueling Pianos is back at The Rusty Lyon

But first, today's weather:

Humid; an afternoon t-storm. High: 84 Low: 73.

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Here are the top stories in Dunedin today:

1. Dunedin Parks & Recreation is hosting a free Caregiver Survival Tips seminar on Oct. 18 at 10 a.m. in the Hale Senior Activity Center. The seminar will be presented by Kelly Siegal of Empath Health and cover various tips including how important it is to maintain a sense of humor. Keeping your sense of humor while things quickly change can be key to maintaining a caregiver’s health. Attendees will also learn to navigate community resources, take time for themselves, and to reestablish friendships. No registration is required to attend. (Dunedin Patch)
2. A singles mixer hosted by Direct from Dunedin is scheduled for Nov. 8 between 6 and 9 p.m. at Blur Nightclub. Tickets are $25 and include two drinks and an array of desserts. Attendees will also have a chance to win one of several prizes, including a 24-hour golf cart rental from Let’s Go Carting and two passes to the Safety Harbor Resort and Spa! All ages are welcome. (Direct from Dunedin)
3. Pinellas County Schools have responded to threats that were called into a variety of police agencies on Tuesday reporting active shooters at several schools in the county and throughout the state. They posted to their Facebook page saying, "Pinellas County Schools takes ALL threats seriously and our school resource officers, Schools Police Department, and local law enforcement agencies responded to our schools as trained. There were NO signs of a threat at any of our schools. Law enforcement is investigating the source(s) of the calls and those responsible will face criminal charges." If you have a child attending a school in Pinellas County, you will receive a text through the district's automated messaging system in the event of a verified active threat. To sign up for these messages, text Y or YES to 67587. (Pinellas County Schools via Facebook)

Dunedin Daily Pic of the Day:

Thank you, Joe Rodriguez, for sharing this spooky photo you took downtown to help us get in the mood for Halloween!

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Today in Dunedin:

• Group Technology Class at the Dunedin Public Library (10 a.m.)
• Toddler Time Story Time at the Dunedin Public Library (10:30 p.m.)
• Dunedin Kiwanis Satellite Club Social at Bon Apetit (6 p.m.)
• Resin Art Workshop at HOB (6:30 p.m.)
• Dessert and Cocktail Pairing at Sonder Social Club (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Dunedin Fire Rescue is looking to hire experienced firefighters. They're offering a starting salary of up to $66,385 to anyone with five years of experience. Additionally, all Pinellas County Certified Paramedics will receive $5,000 at the end of their probationary year. Those interested can apply online. (City of Dunedin via Facebook | Apply Here)
• Dueling Pianos is back at The Rusty Lyon on Oct. 18 between 6 and 9 p.m.! A limited number of seats will be open to the public. If you would like to attend, send your name for the reservation to therustylyon@gmail.com. Reservations are available on a first come first serve basis and include one guest. (The Rusty Lyon via Facebook)
• The Nest at Caracara is hosting Broomsticks & Baddies Halloween Burlesque Show on Oct. 28 at 8 p.m. The event also includes a costume contest and a dance party! Tickets are available online now for $30. (Caracara via Facebook| Tickets)
• A Greyhound Meet and Greet is scheduled for Oct. 16 between noon and 2 p.m. at HOB Brewing Company. Stop by to support Gold Coast Greyhound Adoptions and have a few drinks while surrounded by these adorable dogs! (Gold Coast Greyhound Adoptions via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update.