🌱 Miss Honu Pinup Contest + HOB Paint Night + Signs In Hammock Park

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• Registration is open for Walk for Whiskers coming to Dunedin this fall.
• Sign up to participate in the Miss Honu 2023 Pinup Contest.
• Signs ask visitors to stick to trails in Hammock Park.

Today's newsletter is sponsored by Studio 1212 Art Gallery

Visit Dunedin’s Studio 1212 Art Gallery — for two years in a row, named by Tampa Bay Magazine the best small art gallery cooperative for 2023

Since 1971, Studio 1212 – a nonprofit 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 St. in Downtown Dunedin and is open Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit Studio 1212 — a part of the Dunedin area arts community for over 50 years.

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Now, today's weather: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm. High: 92 Low: 81.

Here are the top 3 stories in Dunedin today:

1. The Honu will be hosting a Miss Honu 2023 Pinup Contest on Sept. 24 between 2 and 5 p.m. Those interested in competing can register for free at the link. Registration will be capped at 12 contestants, with slots available on a first come, first serve basis. The event will include live music, vintage cars, tiki drinks, and more! (Mayzie Mac via Facebook)
2. Get your tickets to a special paint night event at HOB with Heather's Traveling Canvas at 6:30 p.m. on July 25. Choose from two canvas sizes to paint on and learn to create a fun orange design while enjoying one of HOB's many craft beers. All materials are included in the price of your ticket, with a special price available for those who bring their own supplies. (Heather's Traveling Canvas via Facebook)
3. The City of Dunedin asks everyone to help preserve plant and animal life in Hammock Park by sticking to the designated trails only. Temporary signs have been placed in areas where people have attempted to create new paths. Unknowingly, people have created paths leading to environmentally sensitive areas, preventing plant life from thriving in its natural state. Remember to keep to the trails next time you're in the park. (City of Dunedin via Facebook)

Dunedin Patch Pic of the Day:

Thank you, Daniela Smyth, owner of D&J Records, for sharing this awesome photo from their "Barbie" soundtrack listening party! You can check out some more photos from the event here.

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Today in Dunedin:

Thursday, July 20

• Summer S.T.E.A.M. at Hope Grove Community Dunedin (1 p.m.)
• Ibbi's BBQ Pop Up at Caledonia Brewing (5 p.m.)
• Third Thursday Social Hour at the Dunedin History Museum (5 p.m.)
• Labor & Delivery Workshop at Nurture Chiropractic (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Registration is now open for Walk for Whiskers, a fundraiser event scheduled for Sept. 24 to help fund the shelter animals at the Pinellas County Humane Society. The event will be held in Pioneer Park and will include lots of pet-focused vendors, live music, raffles, a pet costume contest, and more! (Humane Society of Pinellas via Facebook)
• In honor of National Girlfriend's Day, Beso Del Sol Resort in Dunedin is offering a special deal on a one-night stay on Aug. 1. The offer includes early check-in, lunch for two at Cara Cara, and drink tickets at Marker 8 Tiki Bar & Grill. (Beso Del Sol Resort via Facebook)
• Caledonia Brewing is hosting a Mounted Plant Workshop on Aug. 1 at 7 p.m. Get your tickets now to learn how to build a mounted planter to bring home. (Evergreen Plant Experience via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! See you all tomorrow morning for your next update.