🌱 Middle School Art Exhibit + Holiday Concert + New Mease President

Hi all! Kristen here with your fresh copy of the Dunedin Daily. Keep reading to find out all the community information you need to know right now, including updates on:

• Volunteering at the library bookstore
• An art exhibit by Pinellas County middle school students
• The Dunedin Concert Band Holiday Concert this weekend

Today's newsletter is sponsored by Studio 1212 Art Gallery

Visit Dunedin’s Studio 1212 Art Gallery — voted Tampa Bay Magazine’s best small art gallery cooperative for 2022

Since 1971, Studio 1212 — a non-profit art gallery owned and managed by an all-volunteer group of local, award-winning artists — has been a part of the creative community in the Dunedin area.

Here are a few things you can do at Studio 1212:

• Attend an exhibit of local artists (check out the schedule here)
• Get your own artwork critiqued for free by volunteer artists (on the first Saturday and third Tuesday of each month at 10am)
• Support local artists by buying their work — art prints, note cards and fine hand-crafted gift items — in the gift boutique
• Sign up for a workshop to expand and improve your own artistic abilities
• Join other local art lovers by becoming a benefactor of Studio 1212 (Learn more here.)

Studio 1212 is located at 234 Monroe Street in Downtown Dunedin, and is open Wednesday through Sunday from 11am to 3pm. Visit Studio 1212 — a part of the Dunedin area arts community for over 50 years.

Now, today's weather:

Showers and a heavier t-storm. High: 77 Low: 58.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Dunedin:

1. BayCare Health System named Kelly Enriquez its next president of Mease Countryside and Mease Dunedin Hospitals. She has 16 years of proven success in hospital leadership, recently serving as Chief Executive Officer at Shorepoint Health-Venice. "I'm thrilled to join BayCare and Mease Countryside and Mease Dunedin Hospitals and truly feel connected with the values that drive them,'' Enriquez said. "I want to work hand-in-hand with our team members to continue to support them as they work at the bedside. Together, we will navigate the challenges facing healthcare markets today and in the future.'' (PR Newswire)
2. An art exhibit at the Morean Arts Center features 74 works of art by Pinellas County middle school students. Titled "I Am Enough," the pieces center around this theme, showcasing art and writing in one piece. Enjoy the show online or by visiting the Morean Art Center during regular business hours. (Pinellas County Schools via Facebook |Morean Arts Center)
3. The Dunedin Concert Band will perform its Holiday Concert this weekend, on Dec. 18, at 3 p.m. in the Dunedin Community Center. Enjoy all of your favorite holiday classics presented by Dunedin Parks & Recreation and the Dunedin Music Society. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online. Guests are encouraged to bring a donation for the Dunedin Cares Food Bank, which can be placed in a collection bin in the lobby. (Dunedin Gov | Dunedin Music Society)

Dunedin Daily Pic of the Day:

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Today in Dunedin:

• Third Thursday Social Hour at the Dunedin History Museum (5:00 p.m.)
• Acoustic open mic night at Beach Island Brewery (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Did you know that the City of Dunedin has a Public Art Interactive Map on the City's website? It helps residents and visitors locate the many works of public art in our community. If you haven't already, be sure to check it out! (City of Dunedin via Facebook)
• The Dunedin Public Library bookstore is looking for volunteers. Stop in the store or email the library at dunedinlibrary@dunedinfl.net for more information. If you can't commit to a weekly shift, they are also looking for substitutes. (Dunedin Gov)
• Volunteers with SHINE, Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders, are available by appointment to discuss any Medicare questions you may have. Each appointment is one-hour long and takes place in person at the library. They're currently taking appointments for Dec. 20 between 9:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Call the library reference desk at 727-298-3080 ext. 1707 to learn more or schedule your free appointment. (Dunedin Library)

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Events:

• Market, Music, & Mimosas (December 17)
• Choral Christmas Celebration (December 17)
• Celtic Christmas Concert with North of Argyll (December 17)
• Christmas Lessons & Carols (December 18)
• New Year's Eve Party (December 31)
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• Veterans SoftWash & Pressure Cleaning (Details)
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That's it for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update.