🌱Drive-In Movie Night + Call With Santa + Three 6 Mafia Performing

Good morning, Dunedin! I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Today's briefing includes updates on...

• The Dunedin Art Cave Holiday Market held weekly until Christmas
• An upcoming holiday Drive-In Movie Night in Highlander Park
• When you can register your kids for a personal call from Santa's Workshop

But first, today's weather:

Periods of rain. High: 76 Low: 67.

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1. Dunedin Parks & Recreation is hosting a holiday Drive-In Movie Night on Dec. 16 at 5 p.m. in Highlander Park. "Christmas with the Kranks" will play after sunset on a large outdoor movie screen. Guests will also enjoy music and raffles before the film starts. Tickets are $12 per car and must be purchased in advance from the Dunedin Community Center. Parking is first come first serve! (Dunedin Gov)
2. A Night With DJ Paul will be held at Dunedin Brewery on Nov. 25 at 7 p.m. The event features tracks spun by DJ Paul, who is one-half of Three 6 Mafia! Attendees can expect him to rap Three 6 Mafia's greatest hits, while also spinning platinum and gold hits he produced for others. This performance will take place at the Moon Tower, Dunedin Brewery's newest addition. Tickets are free and available now online. A limited number of VIP tickets for $50 are also available for those who want to meet DJ Paul in person before the show! (Eventbrite)
3. Dunedin Goes Carting is hosting its annual Christmas Parade on Dec. 17 at 5 p.m. Those interested in participating can register online for $20. The registration fee will benefit veterans in Dunedin through the VFW community outreach programs. The route begins at VFW Post 2550 Dunedin on Douglas Avenue and ends at Mease Manor. A competition will be held for the best-decorated golf carts! Three winners will be announced on Dec. 20. (VFW Post 2550 Dunedin via Facebook)
4. Would your child enjoy a chat with Santa? Register them between Nov. 28 and Dec. 13 for a live personal phone call from Santa's Workshop. Kids will receive the phone call on Dec. 14 between 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. Entry forms for this free service are available online, at the Dunedin Community Center, and at the Dunedin Public Library. (Dunedin Gov)

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Today in Dunedin:

• Pancake Tuesdays at the Hale Senior Activity Center (8:30 a.m.)
• Dunedin Toastmasters meeting at Unity Community Church (7 p.m.)
• Hip-Hop Hangout with Jon Ditty at Reboot (10 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Meet Jake, the adorable 5-year-old kitty up waiting for his forever family at the SPCA Tampa Bay shelter since August. According to the shelter, Jake is laid-back and loves to lounge on the couch. He's in desperate need of a human sidekick to give him lots of love and scratches! This kitty's picture is full of expression and will certainly make your day. Be sure to stop by the shelter to meet Jake and all of his feline friends in need of homes. (SPCA Tampa Bay via Facebook)
• If you're more of a dog person, then you need to meet Kane, who was featured in Sunday's Senior Spotlight at the SPCA Tampa Bay. Kane has been in the shelter since September and can't wait to find his fur-ever home! According to the shelter's post, Kane loves to play, especially in the pool. He's also easy to walk and would likely do well in a home with another dog. Meet Kane and all of his furry friends waiting to meet their families at the SPCA Tampa Bay shelter! (SPCA Tampa Bay via Facebook)
• Dunedin Brewery is hosting the Dunedin Art Cave Holiday Market every Saturday until Christmas, beginning Nov. 26, between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Get your holiday shopping done while supporting local artists and businesses! (Dunedin Brewery via Facebook)
• Blur Nightclub is hosting Ho Ho Glow Yoga on Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. The special holiday edition of their usual glow yoga is $15 per person. Get there early for some glowing body paint! (Blur Nightclub via Facebook)
• Bring the kids to meet Santa at Eddie's Bar & Grill on Dec. 3 between 1 and 3 p.m. Kids can have their photo taken with the man in red and decorate some cookies to take home. (Eddie's Bar & Grill via Facebook)
• Did you know that Florida is home to two of the five wild turkey subspecies in the United States? According to the City of Dunedin, the Osceola turkey is a Florida wild species and the smallest of the five. (City of Dunedin via Facebook)
• Reminder to all parents: Pinellas County Schools will be closed from Nov. 21 through Nov. 25 for Thanksgiving Break. Additionally, Pinellas County Schools district offices will be closed from Nov. 23 through 25. (Pinellas County Schools via Facebook)
• New World Celts invite you to join them for Kilt Night with Clover's Revenge at Flanagan’s Irish Pub on Dec. 3 at 8 p.m. (New World Celts - Dunedin Chapter via Facebook)
• Don't forget to join the City of Dunedin for Pancake Tuesdays between 8:30 and 9:30 a.m. at the Hale Senior Activity Center. Stop by for pancakes, maple syrup, sausage, bacon, fruit, coffee, and juice. (City of Dunedin via Facebook)

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