🌱 DHS Honors ESE Teacher + Scottish Heavy Athletics + Craft Festival

Hello, everybody! It's Kristen, your host of the Dunedin Daily. Here's all the community news you need to know right now, including:

• The Remembrance Wreaths Ceremony today at the Dunedin Municipal Cemetery
• Scottish Heavy Athletics will be held at the Dunedin Celtic Music Festival
• What to expect at the Dunedin Craft Festival this weekend

But first, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 67 Low: 53.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Dunedin today:

1. Today Dunedin High School celebrates ESE teacher, Mrs. Kellam. Here is the full interview they shared:
   What were you involved in at DHS?
   I was a member of the chorale program and sang with the Falconaires! I loved my time performing on stage. The program felt like a family and it motivated me to work hard in school.
   What was your favorite memory at DHS?
   Building a table and a wooden chess board in Carpentry class. I also had a blast at Grad Bash Night at Disney!
   Where did you go to college?
   I went to SPC, USF, and Stetson University.
   What is your favorite thing about working at DHS?
   That we get to make a positive difference in our community. (Dunedin High School via Facebook)
2. New details about the Dunedin Celtic Music Festival have been released. The festival, which is scheduled for Nov. 19 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. in Highlander Park, will now include Scottish Heavy Athletics. “New this year is the addition of Scottish Heavy Athletics,” said Eric MacNeill, president of the Dunedin Scottish Arts Foundation. “Typically a favorite crowd spectacle at the Highland games in April, we're excited to add this is as part of the Celtic Festival for 2022.” Athletics will include caber toss, sheaf toss, stone throw, and more! Guests will also enjoy Celtic-themed vendors, live music, a performance by the Highland dancers, an antique British car show, and so much more. Tickets start at $15 and are available on Eventbrite. (Tampa Bay Newspapers)
3. If you're looking for one-of-a-kind gifts this holiday season, be sure to stop by the downtown Dunedin Craft Festival this weekend. Expected to attract more than 200 artisans, the festival is scheduled for Nov. 19 and Nov. 20 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. along Main Street. This is a free dog-friendly event where guests can get a chance to meet artists who will be on-site during the entire festival. Guests can shop for various handmade items including folk art, pottery, personalized gifts, handmade clothing, basket weaving, beaded utensils, candles, cork assemblage, fabric design, fiber quilts, waxwork and glass, hair accessories, handbags and accessories, handmade cards, leather, mosaic, wood, painted wood, plaster craft, and stained glass. Read the full article to learn more about specific vendors who plan to attend the festival. (Tampa Bay Newspapers)

Dunedin Daily Pic of the Day:

Thank you Debbie Lewis for sharing this beautiful sunset photo!

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Today in Dunedin:

• Increasing Profits for Your Business consultation at The Hub (10 a.m.)
• Joy Rides leaving from the First Presbyterian Church (10 a.m.)
• Coffee and Conversation with Diana Enyedi at the DFAC (noon)
• Remembrance Wreaths Ceremony at the Dunedin Municipal Cemetery (noon)
• Third Thursday Social Hour at the Dunedin History Museum (5 p.m.)
• Monthly IFPA Tournament at Reboot (5 p.m.)
• Snowflake Ornament Class at Roxie K. Boutique (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• A Remembrance Wreaths Ceremony will be held at the Dunedin Municipal Cemetery today, Nov. 17 at noon. The ceremony is designed to remember and honor veterans through the laying of "Remembrance Wreaths" on the graves of our local veterans whose service dates as far back as the Civil War. You can participate by clicking the "Sponsor" button on their website to purchase a $15 wreath, or you can sign up to volunteer your time. (Wreaths Across America)
• The City of Dunedin reminds residents to head to the Dunedin Marina Pier every Friday and Saturday during sunset to listen to the Piper on the Pier. They will play "Amazing Grace" and other live bagpipe music while the sun sets, weather permitting. (City of Dunedin via Facebook)
• Dunedin Fine Art Center is bringing back its Coffee and Conversations series, starting today, Nov. 17, at noon. Enjoy a cup of coffee while listening to artist Diana Enyedi discuss her shared work and process with her late husband, Janos Enyedi. According to the event details, Diana's "compellingly crafted assemblages, welded steel sculpture, and photography explored and documented the Rust and Steel Belts of America, capturing both the proud history of the industrial landscape, as well as its decline." (DFAC)
• The Dunedin History Museum will host Third Thursday Social Hour every month this fall from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The first Social Hour will be held today, Nov. 17. Guests will meet the museum's board and staff and learn about their mission, exhibits, and collections. This discussion will be followed by socializing, lite bites, and drinks. This event is free for the first three months to guests as well as members. (Dunedin Patch)
• Are you looking for some plants or greenery? Meet the owner Tegan, featured in a recent Made in Dunedin video, and visit Seeds in Downtown Dunedin. They have a huge variety of plants and home decor to enhance your home or office. (City of Dunedin via Facebook)
• Registration has begun for Senior Cycling Bike Tours, which are kicking off in the new year. These four-day tours are designed for those 50 and older who are capable of biking between 25 and 40 miles per day. The tour takes participants along Clearwater Beach, the Sponge Docks, Honeymoon Island, and more. Participants will stay in hotels each night and enjoy daily social hours. (Senior Cycling)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!