🌱 Hurricane Ian Relief + Local Pumpkin Patches + Trash Pickup Update

Hello all! Kristen here with your Tuesday edition of the Dunedin Daily. I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! Keep reading to find out what's happening locally, including updates on:

• Storm debris pickup and recycling
• Hurricane Ian relief donation opportunities
• Volunteers needed at Honeymoon Island

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 82 Low: 65.

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Here are the top stories today in Dunedin:

1. The City of Dunedin has released a storm debris update. As of Oct. 3, the Solid Waste Division is on schedule, according to Monday’s route. Residents should expect collection delays due to heavy volumes. Don't forget, those with smaller debris such as leaves, grass clippings, and small twigs are reminded to use strong plastic bags or 32-gallon cans. Stage piles of tree branches within 10 feet from the curb, not under powerlines, and away from planted trees and other structures, such as mailboxes. The Recycling Center remains closed until further notice. The city hopes to have it open by Friday. (Dunedin Gov)
2. Looking for a pumpkin patch near Dunedin? Klausmeyer Farm and Pumpkin Patch in Clearwater is open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. except for Saturdays when it's open until 10 p.m. In addition to a pumpkin patch, families can enjoy a petting zoo, zombie paintball, a 5-acre maze, a haunted barn, and various other attractions. DK Farms & Nursery Fall Festival in Largo is open Oct. 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, and 29. In addition to the pumpkin patch, the festival offers pony and bull rides, scenic hayrides, bounce houses, mini golf, a train ride, craft and food vendors, and more. Finally, the Pumpkin Patch at St. Pete Pier is open Oct. 8-16 between 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. More than 5,000 pumpkins will be set up in a traditional pumpkin patch under the Bending Arc net structure for you to choose from. (Dunedin Patch)
3. The Hi-Fi Rooftop Bar in Fenway Hotel is participating in “Raising the Roof for Hurricane Ian Relief” on Thursday, Oct. 6 between 4 and 10 p.m. The bar will be donating 50 percent of all sales from the night to the Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida in support of those impacted by the storm. Other participating bars include EDGE Rooftop Cocktail Lounge in Tampa, Vantage Rooftop Bar in Clearwater, and the Skybox Rooftop Bar in Tampa. (That's So Tampa)

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Dunedin Daily Pic of the Day:

Thank you scanlanmary1 for sharing this beautiful photo taken from the Hi-Fi Rooftop Bar in Fenway Hotel!

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Today in Dunedin:

• Preschool Power Hour at the Dunedin Public Library (11 a.m.)
• Duplicate Bridge at the Hale Senior Activity Center (11:45 a.m.)
• Dulcimer Club at the Hale Senior Activity Center (1 p.m.)
• Music Mash at the Dunedin Public Library (4 p.m.)
• Books & Brews at Cueni Brewing (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• For the latest update and map of power outages in your area, visit Duke Energy at Duke Energy Power Outages or view the map of outages here. (City of Dunedin via Facebook)
• The 22nd annual Oktobeerfest is scheduled for Oct. 6 through Oct. 9 at Dunedin Brewery from 7 to 10 p.m. Attendees can expect German food, fest beers, and live music performed by various artists including Tand, Displace, GoldenEra, Legacy Orchestra Collective, DeLeon Family Oktoberfest Band, Mike Garulli, Joe Marcinek, Kristopher James, Danielle Mohr, Joe Roma, and Jessica Rose Powell. (Dunedin Patch)
• The city's Parks Division and staff continue to evaluate and clean up Dunedin parks and playgrounds due to the effects of the storm. Please use caution when visiting a park or walking along the trails as there may still be hazards or debris present. As of Sunday, Hammock Park is open with the exception of a portion of Kettles Trail. The Stirling Park Driving Range remains closed due to damage to the safety netting from Hurricane Ian, however, the chipping and putting areas are still available for use. (City of Dunedin via Facebook)
• If you are looking for ways to help and donate to hurricane relief efforts, Captains For Clean Water is taking donations at several drop-off locations, including at Soggy Bottoms Brewery in Dunedin. They are in need of toiletries, batteries, flashlights, water, nonperishable food, radios, pet food, work gloves, and more. (City of Dunedin via Facebook | Captains For Clean Water)
• Pinellas County Animal Services thanks all of their volunteers who stepped up and fostered a dog as they made preparations for Hurricane Ian. This helped increase space in their shelter for the pets of Special Needs residents while giving the pups up for adoption a well-deserved break from the shelter. In honor of National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, be sure to visit the Pinellas County Animal Services shelter in Largo to bring home one of the 50 adorable pups waiting to meet their forever families. (Pinellas County Animal Services via Facebook)
• Honeymoon Island is recruiting volunteers to operate toll booth registers. Volunteers will collect park entrance fees, check annual passes, and welcome visitors to the island. An info session and a brief training will be held on Oct. 4 at 1 p.m. in the Nature Center. All who are interested in this opportunity are welcome to attend. (Friends of the Island Parks via Facebook)
• Mangos & Marley is teaming up with Master Restoration to take emergency supplies down south to help those impacted by Hurricane Ian. They will be collecting donations this week during business hours. They are looking for Gatorade, water, nonperishable food, tarps, gas cans, pet food, medical supplies, diapers, blankets, and more. (The Dunedin Give Back via Facebook)

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