🌱 DHS Honors AVID Teacher + St. Andrews Day Event + Holiday 5K Race

Hello all! I'm back with your fresh copy of the Dunedin Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in the community today. In today's briefing, you'll read about these stories and more...

• The Kellogg Mansion 3D Immersive Experience is now up and running
• An upcoming St. Andrews Day Whisky Tasting event
• Details on the Downtown Dunedin Holiday 5K 10K 15K and Toy Drive

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Variable cloudiness. High: 72 Low: 56.

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Here are the top stories today in Dunedin:

1. Dunedin High School continues to honor alumni who currently work at the school ahead of Thanksgiving. Most recently they celebrated AVID teacher, Dr. Julie-Ann Burton, with an interview about her experiences at DHS.
   What was your favorite memory as a DHS student?
   Spirit week during Homecoming week senior year was so much fun! I also enjoyed developing leadership skills learned throughout various extracurricular activities.
   Where did you go to college?
   University of Miami (undergrad), Florida International (Masters), and Liberty University (Doctorate)
   What is your favorite thing about working at DHS?
   Interacting with the students, building relationships, and watching them grow into young adults. (Dunedin High School via Facebook)
2. The Scottish American Society of Dunedin is hosting St. Andrews Day Whisky Tasting with Bill Mullen on Nov. 26 at 7 p.m. Celebrate this Scottish holiday with a special whisky tasting and music by Scottish singer and storyteller, Bill Mullen. Guests can also enjoy beer and wine, or opt for a designated driver ticket. All tickets include a plate of Scotch Meat Pie or the vegan option Mac'nCheese Pie and a side of fries. The event will also include Highland dancing and bagpipes! Tickets start at $15 and are on sale now! (Eventbrite)
3. The Downtown Dunedin Holiday 5K 10K 15K And Toy Drive will kick off at Dunedin HOB on Dec. 17 at 8:30 a.m. Runners can choose any of the three distances to take on when registering. The course heads north on the Pinellas Trail and is open to all ages and levels of ability. Participants are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy to contribute to the Christmas Toy Drive being held by organizers. Those interested in participating can register now online. (Active)

Dunedin Daily Pic of the Day:

Thank you Suzy O'Keefe for sharing this incredible photo of a grounded boat after back-to-back hurricanes at the Dunedin Boat Club!

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Today in Dunedin:

• Community Garage Sale at the Hale Senior Activity Center (8 a.m.)
• Quilt & Craft Show at the Church of the Good Shepherd (9 a.m.)
• Dunedin Downtown Market in Pioneer Park (9 a.m.)
• 29th Annual Downtown Dunedin Craft Festival along Main Street (10 a.m.)
• Dunedin Celtic Music and Craft Beer Festival at the Dunedin Scottish Arts Foundation (10 a.m.)
• Solid Lotion Bar & Lip Balm Workshop at Jade Soap Shop (2 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Pinellas County Animal Services has shared that their Milk-Bone shortage is over thanks to some incredible supporters. With the help of the adorable two-year-old Suga, the shelter thanked all of its donors individually. Be sure to visit Pinellas County Animal Services to meet Suga and all of her furry friends in need of homes! (Pinellas County Animal Services via Facebook)
• The Kellogg Mansion 3D Immersive Experience is now up and running at the Dunedin Public Library! Participants will be able to interact with elements of the home and learn more about its history, art, and architecture. The experience is entirely free and open to the public, however, registration is filling up fast! If you want to check it out, you'll need to register several months in advance on the library website. (City of Dunedin via Facebook)
• Are you interested in getting involved more with the city? The City of Dunedin is now accepting applications from those interested in becoming a member of the Local Planning Agency (LPA). Learn more about the board and how to apply here. (City of Dunedin via Facebook)
• Indy's Cookie Co. on Bayshore Blvd. is hosting its Grand Opening on Dec. 3 at noon! Be sure to show your support by stopping by and following them on Facebook. (Indy's Cookie Co. via Facebook)
• Are you spending your free time meticulously planning out your holiday decorations? Then you may want to consider sending a photo of your home upon completion to Dunedin Love! Starting Nov. 28 they'll be looking for homes with the best holiday light displays! To participate, share your photo on their Facebook event page. (DunedinLove via Facebook)

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