🌱 Free Bus Rides + Celtic Music Festival + Sunset Paint Night

Good morning, neighbors! It's Kristen, your host of the Dunedin Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in the community. Including news on...

• Save the date for the 30th Annual Downtown Dunedin Craft Festival.
• Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority offers free rides.
• Paint a Dunedin sunset at Cueni Brewing Co.

But first, today's weather: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm. High: 91 Low: 81.

Here are the top 3 stories today in Dunedin:

1. The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority offers students, teachers, and school staff free rides every day. Whether you're heading to work or an after-school activity, you can take advantage of their offer for free transportation. All you have to do is show your school ID to bus drivers. (Tampa Bay Newspapers)
2. Save the date for the Dunedin Celtic Music and Craft Beer Festival scheduled for Nov. 18 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. in Highlander Park. Hosted by the Dunedin Scottish Arts Foundation, guests will enjoy various vendors, beer, wine, and Celtic music. Tickets start at $15 and will help support the Scottish Arts programs in Dunedin, including Highland Dancing, school pipe band programs, and the City of Dunedin Pipe Band. (Eventbrite)
3. Sign up to paint a Dunedin sunset at Cueni Brewing Co. on Aug. 21 between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Join Robin of Nothing Left Blanc, who will offer step-by-step painting instructions. Tickets are $45 each and include a drink! Space is limited, so get your tickets soon! (Cueni Brewing Co. via Facebook)

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Dunedin Patch Pic of the Day:

Thank you, Brenda Cheeke, for sharing this beautiful sunset photo taken from Victoria Drive!

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Today in Dunedin:

Tuesday, August 15

• Tuesday Movies featuring "Elvis" at the Dunedin Public Library (2 p.m.)
• Live music with Kyle Schroeder at the Fenway Hotel (6 p.m.)
• Neon & Fluorescent Paint Night at HOB (6:30 p.m.)
• Percussion Ensemble Concert at the Community Center (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Pinellas County Animal Services said "Happy Tails" to one its longest residents, Sabrina, who had been at the shelter since Oct. 2022! Congrats to Sabrina on finding her fur-ever home! Don't forget that PCAS is clearing the shelters this month and waiving all adoption fees. (Pinellas County Animal Services via Facebook)
• The City of Dunedin reminds everyone to stop for school buses and stay off phones while driving in School Zones. "Child safety starts with you!" (City of Dunedin via Facebook)
• Studio 1212 is hosting an Open Studio session on Aug. 17 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Artists are invited to bring their supplies and make some art! (Studio 1212 via Facebook)
• A free eight-week grief support group will be held at Hope Grove starting on Aug. 22 at 7 p.m. The program offers a safe and nurturing space to explore your grief, share your feelings, and learn to heal. (Hope Grove via Facebook)
• Save the date for the 30th Annual Downtown Dunedin Craft Festival, scheduled for Nov. 18 and Nov. 19. Meet some of the country's finest artists and crafters on Main Street! (Oceans and Africa Craig Dietrich Photography via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update!