🌱 Holiday Food Drive + Christmas Concert Series + Local Estate Sale

Hello, neighbors! Kristen here with your fresh copy of the Dunedin Daily, filled with all the community news you need to know right now. In today's issue, you'll find...

• Information on pet photos with Santa
• Where to drop off donations for the Dunedin Cares Holiday Food Drive
• The Dunedin Music Society family-friendly Christmas concert series

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Times of sun and clouds. High: 81 Low: 64.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Dunedin:

1. Dunedin Fire Rescue is collecting food and donations for the Dunedin Cares Holiday Food Drive! Drop off non-perishable items at one of their stations from now until Dec. 16, or scan the QR code on their post to make a donation. Dunedin Cares is in need of holiday items such as boxed stuffing mix, instant mashed potatoes, turkey gravy, canned vegetables, canned yams, canned cranberry sauce, shelf-stable milk, cooking oil, pie crust mix, canned pie fillings, cake mix, brownie mix, muffin mix, salt, pepper, coffee, and tea. Drop-off locations include Station 60 on Virginia Avenue, Station 61 on Michigan Boulevard, and Station 62 on Belcher Road.(Dunedin Fire Rescue via Facebook)
2. The Dunedin Music Society presents “Winter Strings,” a family-friendly Christmas concert series. They will perform on Dec. 15 at 8 p.m. at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Clearwater and on Dec. 22 at 8 p.m. at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Clearwater. The Dunedin Music Society also has several holiday and winter concerts scheduled in Dunedin throughout December. Tickets are available online for $15 or $10 for DMS members. (Dunedin Music Society)
3. An estate sale is being held at 2010 Indian Creek Ct. in Dunedin this week, from Dec. 1 to Dec. 3. Stop by between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. to browse through holiday decor, china, kitchen appliances, furniture, and more. Some vintage collectibles are also for sale, including a Hess truck collection in original boxes, Ty Beanie Babies, and Vintage Burlington gauge 01 train cars and accessories. Check out photos of items for sale here. (Dunedin Patch)

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Today in Dunedin:

• Line Dance Experienced Class at the Hale Senior Activity Center (10:30 a.m.)
• Sippin' Santa Pop-Up at The Honu (noon)
• Live music with Erica Deciegle at The Fenway Hotel (6 p.m.)
• Mommy & Me Canvas Class at Art from the Heart Cafe (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Did you know there's a restaurant located inside the Dunedin Fine Art Center? The Palm Café offers a tasty menu of sandwiches and soups with items made in-house by Chef Robert! Learn more about the cafe in the city's episode of Made in Dunedin. (City of Dunedin via Facebook)
• The Dunedin Blue Jays released their 2023 schedule! You can check out the dates of both home and away games between April and September here. Tickets will go on sale in the new year. (Dunedin Blue Jays via Facebook)
• Dunedin High School shared a link for senior students looking for college scholarships. By filling out this one application, students will have the chance to receive over 100 scholarships. (Dunedin High School via Facebook)
• Want to get a Santa photo with your pets? Pet Supplies Plus in Palm Harbor is offering Pictures with Santa on Dec. 3 and Dec. 17 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Those interested should bring a gift to be donated to Pinellas County Animal Services. Pets will receive holiday bandanas while supplies last! (Pinellas County Animal Services via Facebook)

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