🌱 Make Beds For Kids Without + Veteran Honor Flight + Museum Giveaway

Hello and happy Wednesday! I'm back in your inbox this morning with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. In this issue, you'll find news about...

• Pisces Sushi and Woof Gang Bakery team up for a special treat
• Dunedin locals on Tuesday's Honor Flight
• Charitable volunteer opportunity

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and cooler. High: 68 Low: 53.

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Here are the top stories today in Dunedin:

1. The Junior League of Clearwater-Dunedin has partnered up with Sleep in Heavenly Peace for a truly incredible and charitable event. On Oct. 22 they will be working with volunteers to build beds for children in Pinellas County who do not have their own beds to sleep in. They're looking for plenty of volunteers, so if you're looking to give back, be sure to learn more about this event. You can sign up by emailing CommunityImpact@jlcd.org. Volunteers under 18 must have a legal guardian present at this event, which will be held between 7 a.m. and noon at the Boys & Girls Club Tarpon Springs location. (Junior League of Clearwater-Dunedin via Facebook)
2. The 44th Honor Flight took off from St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport on Tuesday morning with 70 veterans onboard. As a thank you for their service, the veterans are being flown to Washington D.C. This year is special for our small town as several Dunedin residents participated, including veterans Dave Dexter of VFW Post 2550 in Dunedin, John Dingman of the Dunedin American Legion Post 275, and Gary Carlisle of the Dunedin American Legion Post 275. Veterans spent the day in the capital visiting various memorials before they flew home that same night. They were welcomed home by a crowd of family, friends, and locals. (Fox 13 Tampa | VFW Post 2550 Dunedin via Facebook | Dunedin American Legion Post 275 via Facebook)
3. The Dunedin History Museum is giving away a pair of tickets to its big anniversary event coming up! Rules on how to enter are on their Facebook page. You must have a Facebook account and be 18 years or older to participate. The giveaway ends on Thursday, Oct. 20 at 11:59 p.m. and the winner will be notified in a direct message on Oct. 21. This '70s-themed bash is scheduled for Nov. 6 between 5 and 8 p.m. at Blur Nightclub! If you don't win, tickets are available online. (Dunedin History Museum via Facebook | Dunedin History Museum)

Dunedin Daily Pic of the Day:

Thank you, Mark Olsen, for sharing this incredible photo of an owl you spotted!

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Today in Dunedin:

• In The News seminar at the Hale Senior Activity Center (2 p.m.)
• Brats, Beers, & Blooms at Random Acts of Flowers (5 p.m.)
• Plant Pop Up at Caledonia Brewing (6 p.m.)
• Florida Migratory Shorebirds and Seabirds at the Dunedin Public Library (6 p.m.)
• Surviving Suicide Loss Support Group at the Dunedin Community Center (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Pisces Sushi and Woof Gang Bakery have teamed up to present Yappy Hour on Tuesdays! Stop by Pisces between 5 and 8 p.m. with your furry friends to enjoy house wine specials and a special doggy food and drink menu. (Pisces Sushi via Facebook)
• In celebration of Florida City Week, Dunedin honors the Parks & Rec Department on Facebook. "The Dunedin Parks & Recreation Department is dedicated to improving our residents' and visitors' quality of life. We offer a wide array of classes and programs for all ages and abilities to help improve your physical, mental and social well-being. Get outdoors and explore the many beautiful community parks and playgrounds." (City of Dunedin via Facebook)
• The Dunedin Music Society announced an upcoming concert on Oct. 20 at 8 p.m. in the Friendship Hall at First UMC of Dunedin. Attendees will experience performances by the Pinellas Community Players and the Pinellas Community Clarinet Choir. This event is free to attend, but donations are welcome. (Dunedin Music Society via Facebook | DMS)
• Congratulations to the Dunedin High School Scottish Highlander Band on their first-place finish! They recently competed at the East Lake Classic marching band competition and earned awards in several categories, including auxiliary (guard), visual, general effect, and tie in music. They too first place in the Class 2A Division! (Dunedin High School via Facebook)
• Meet Andrew Ellingson who will be attending his first Junior League of Clearwater-Dunedin Art Harvest this year! You can check out some of his paintings on his website or meet him in person at the 58th Annual Art Harvest scheduled for Nov. 5 and Nov. 6 at Highlander Park. (Junior League of Clearwater-Dunedin Art Harvest via Facebook | Andrew Ellingson)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you soon.