🌱 Meteor Shower + Midnite Madness + Wine The Blues Festival Back On

Hey, neighbors! It's Saturday in Dunedin, and I'm back in your inbox to catch you up on the most important things happening in town, including updates on...

• This year's featured artist at the upcoming Art Harvest.
• Register teens and tweens for the next Midnite Madness event.
• The Wine the Blues Festival is back on with a date announced in November.

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Now, today's weather: Showers around in the p.m. High: 94 Low: 82.

Here are the top 3 stories in Dunedin today:

1. Those in Tampa Bay may get to see the Perseid meteor shower this weekend! Considered one of the best meteor shows of the year, viewers will get the chance to see between 50 and 100 shooting stars and a few fireballs in an hour. The best time to see them will be Saturday evening. (Dunedin Patch)
2. Tweens and teens between 9 and 14 are invited to the MLK Jr. Recreation Center on Aug. 25 between 7 p.m. and midnight for Midnite Madness. Participants can choose from various activities, including skating, laser tag, and taking on extreme inflatables. Kids will also get to enjoy mini scooter and skate jams, music, giveaways, and a snack food buffet. Those interested must register by Aug. 24. (Dunedin Gov)
3. It looks like Dunedin Merchants has canceled the cancellation of the Wine the Blues Festival! In a recent statement, they said, "Thanks to the incredible determination of our community, the event has been saved," and is scheduled for Nov. 11. "This year's event will take us back to our grassroots, a community-driven effort that reminisces the early days of the event." Read their full statement at the link! (Jazz Blues Florida)

Dunedin Patch Pic of the Day:

Thank you, Gary Abney, for sharing this incredible post-rain sunset photo!

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Today in Dunedin:

Saturday, August 12

• Posture Back to School Screenings at The Chiropractic Spa (9 a.m.)
• Artisan Crystal Candle Making Workshop at Jade Soap Shop (1 p.m.)
• The Second Annual Sheila's Shindig at Paddywagon Dunedin (2 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The Junior League of Clearwater-Dunedin shared that the featured artist at this year's Art Harvest is Michelle Mardis! Learn more about the artist and see some of her work on her website. (Junior League of Clearwater-Dunedin Art Harvest via Facebook)
• In anticipation of hurricane season, City Arborist Craig Wilson helps deter fears of property damage caused by falling trees. According to Wilson, "trees are more often victorious than they are failures." If you're concerned about the trees surrounding your property, read Wilson's post and learn what can be done. (City of Dunedin via Facebook)
• Hope Grove offers a Women's Divorce/Separation Support Group on Aug. 17 at 7 p.m. Meet with those going through a similar transition every Thursday. (Hope Grove via Facebook)

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Featured events:

• Suncoast Storytellers Open Mic (August 12)
• Social Security Seminar at Oldsmar Public Library (August 15)
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You're officially in the loop for today! See you all next week for your next update.