🌱 DFAC President Announced + Meet Vietnam Author + Art Reception

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• Line dance classes are now offered at the Dunedin Community Center.
• New president and CEO of the Dunedin Fine Art Center has been announced.
• Discussion with author of "Unwavering: The Wives Who Fought to Ensure No Man is Left Behind."

But first, today's weather: Sunny to partly cloudy. High: 94 Low: 78.

Here are the top 3 stories in Dunedin today:

1. Congratulations Andrea Nalls, who has been named president and CEO of the Dunedin Fine Art Center. Nalls has served the Tampa Bay cultural community for more than 14 years, most recently as director of Experience and Operations at the Tampa Bay History Center. “In collaboration with the staff and board, I am committed to building on DFAC’s legacy of offering outstanding visual arts education experiences while celebrating the unique culture of the Dunedin community," she told TBN Weekly. Nalls will begin her position at the museum on Sept. 18. (TBN Weekly)
2. The Rotary Club of Dunedin is hosting a discussion with author Judy Silverstein Gray on Aug. 23 at 7:30 a.m. in the Dunedin Golf Club. Gray is the co-author of "Unwavering: The Wives Who Fought to Ensure No Man is Left Behind," which details the true story of military wives who took action after their husbands were captured during the Vietnam War. Learn about the political maneuvering these women performed and the legacy they created. (Dunedin Patch)
3. Studio 1212 Art Gallery will hold a reception for its new exhibit, “Roots,” on Sept. 10 between 1 and 4 p.m. This free event is open to the public and gives guests a chance to meet local artists and view their work while enjoying entertainment, wine, and a buffet. The exhibit can also be viewed during the gallery's regular business hours now through Nov. 4. (TBN Weekly)

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Today in Dunedin:

Tuesday, August 22

• Home Sharing Seminar at the Hale Senior Activity Center (10 a.m.)
• Tuesday Movie featuring "The Lost King" at the Dunedin Public Library (2 p.m.)
• Painting on Reclaimed Wood at HOB (6:30 p.m.)
• Grief Support Group at Hope Grove (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The Dunedin Community Center now offers Line Dance classes every Saturday between 1 and 3 p.m. This new program teaches how to line dance to all different rhythms and is great for beginners and experienced line dancers. (City of Dunedin via Facebook)
• Meet Hay You, a gorgeous 11-year-old kitty up for adoption through the SPCA! Yes, that's really her name, and according to the shelter, she is easygoing, gentle, friendly, and extremely affectionate! She's great with kids and other pets, so she'd be great in nearly any household. Those interested in adopting her or any of her feline friends can head to the shelter today! (SPCA Tampa Bay via Facebook)
• If you're over the age of 50, consider participating in Functional Fitness classes every Monday and Wednesday between 9 and 10 a.m. at the Hale Senior Activity Center. This class focuses on body strengthening, core flexibility, and social conditioning and can be adapted for all experience levels and abilities. (City of Dunedin via Facebook)
• Madison Avenue Pizza is working to help support the victims of the Hawaiian wildfires by donating portions of their sales. Now through the end of September, 15 percent of sales of their Hawaiian-inspired pizza, The Causeway, will be donated to Mercy Chefs to help feed those affected by the wildfires. The pizza features spinach, pineapple, ham, and bacon! (Madison Avenue Pizza via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!