🌱 Discover Dunedin's Seed Library + Learn To Make Wearable Art

Get on up, Dunedin! It's Thursday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on around Dunedin today.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and nice. High: 79 Low: 62.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Dunedin:

1. Local artist Caitlin Albritton is scheduled to host "Rock On: Making Wearable Inlays with Caitlin Albritton" on March 8 at noon. As part of the Dunedin Fine Art Center's Coffee and Conversation series, Albritton will talk about transforming her figurative oil paintings into wearable, miniature pendants made with silver and colorful stones. As a painter-turned-silversmith, she uses the technique of inlay to make her jewelry. Her signature pieces are abstract female figures that explore the nuances of nonverbal communication through body language. Read the full article to learn more about Albritton's work and register for this unique virtual event. (Dunedin Patch | Register Here)
2. Did you know that within the Dunedin Library is a Seed Library that allows you to check out seeds just like a book? Obviously, you don't return them. The Seed Library works with The Community Garden to encourage residents to try their hand at gardening. "Our seeds are donated to us from different seed companies and different organizations," explained library director Phyllis Gorsche. "So we'll put out what is the best thing to plant during our central Florida gardening seasons." While there's a waiting list to get a spot to plant in The Community Garden, residents with their own garden at home are encouraged to utilize the seeds and resources available at the library. (FOX 13 Tampa)
3. Are your green shirts and shamrock socks ready for St. Patrick's Day? If you're already making a game plan for the Irish holiday, check out this list of local pubs known for going above and beyond this time of the year. Of course, Flanagan's in downtown Dunedin is at the top of all of our lists, but if you're looking to celebrate throughout the month of March, this article has a few other suggestions. (MOR)

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Today in Dunedin:

• Drop-In Homework Help at the Dunedin Library (3:00 PM)
• Oysters and Bubbles with live music at the Fenway Hotel (5:00 PM)
• Sketch Group with a live model at the Hale Senior Activity Center (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Did you know Dunedin was the first city in Florida to receive a National Votes for Women Trail Marker? The marker recognizes Dunedin resident Elizabeth Skinner for her suffrage work. It's located in Edgewater Park, the former site of Library Hall, where Skinner hosted suffrage meetings and Florida Federation of Women's Club meetings. (Facebook)
• IMPORTANT safety information for Pinellas Trail walkers and cyclists! The trail's optical camera sensors at the Skinner Road crossing are not working. Cyclists and pedestrians must stop to push the buttons to activate the flashing crossing lights on Skinner to stop traffic. Be cautious. (Facebook)
• Greater Dunedin Little League apparel for parents is now available for purchase! All orders must be placed by 11:59 PM on Sunday, March 6th. (Facebook |Order Here)

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