🌱 Muralist Honored + Trunk To Treasure + 'Phoney Baloney' Senior Play

Hello, everybody! I'm back with your new edition of the Dunedin Patch newsletter, fresh off the presses. Let's get this Friday started off right with a quick guide to the most important things going on around town, including updates on:

• This weekend's annual Dunedin Seafood and Music Festival.
• A Trunk to Treasure sale at The First United Methodist Church.
• How to register for a free humorous one-act play titled "Phoney Baloney."

But first, today's weather: Plenty of sun. High: 82 Low: 69.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Dunedin:

1. Local muralist Tom Stovall was recently honored for completing a large-scale mural on the Curlew Water Tower in Dunedin featuring Henry the gopher tortoise and Sylvia the sea turtle. The 1-million-gallon water tower was in need of maintenance and repairs, so the city took the opportunity to include a public art project in its plan. Stovall graduated from UCLA Film School and spent his career as an actor, director, and producer for television, film, and stage productions. He's also a classically trained pianist and ballet dancer but has made a name for himself in Pinellas County as a muralist. His artwork appears on the Crescent Lake Water Tower, the Seminole Water Tower, and on two water treatment tanks in St. Petersburg. (Dunedin Patch)
2. The First United Methodist Church of Dunedin is holding a Trunk to Treasure sale on March 25 between 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Stop by to browse new and slightly used home goods, collectibles, artwork plants, books, jewelry, pottery, and more. Vendors will sell items from their cars in the church's parking lot, which will only be open to foot traffic. (Dunedin Patch)
3. The Senior Actors Guild & Education Services is holding a one-act play titled "Phoney Baloney" on April 15 at 2 p.m. in The Conmy Center. Portrayed by the talented senior cast of SAGE, this free play is a humorous portrayal of how to prevent scammers from targeting you or your loved ones. After the hour-long play, attendees can ask questions about scammers during a 30-minute Q&A session. Email playswithpurpose@sagestheater.org to reserve your seat today! (SAGES Theater)

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Dunedin Patch Pic of the Day:

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Today in Dunedin:

• Dunedin Downtown Market in Pioneer Park (9 a.m.)
• Florida Bike Month on the Pinellas Trail near Skinner Boulevard (10 a.m.)
• Pint for Pints Blood Drive at Cueni Brewing Co. (3 p.m.)
• Fitness in the Park in Pioneer Park (6 p.m.)
• Voices of Jazz at the Dunedin Community Center (7 p.m.)
• Piper on the Pier at the downtown marina (7:45 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Reminder: Olde Bay Café's annual Dunedin Seafood and Music Festival is coming up on Saturday, March 25, between noon and 9 p.m. Stop by to enjoy live music, drinks, and fresh local seafood. (Olde Bay Café via Facebook)
• The Pinellas County Government Department of Solid Waste is hosting a mobile collection event for household chemicals and rechargeable batteries on March 25 at the Pinellas County Government Center in Clearwater. Place all qualifying items in your vehicle's trunk or flatbed. (City of Dunedin via Facebook)
• Pinellas County is hosting a webinar titled "The Journey of Stormwater" on March 28 at 12:15 p.m. Presented by Lara Milligan, the Natural Resources Agent for UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas County, will review what you can do to help improve the water quality in your own yard. Those interested can register online here. (Pinellas County Extension via Facebook)
• New World Celts' Annual Haggis Hunt is scheduled for March 30 between 6 and 9 p.m. at Flanagan’s Irish Pub. Attendees can purchase a Haggis Hunting license for $5 and have a chance to become the Haggis Hunt Champion! The event also includes live entertainment and raffles. (New World Celts via Facebook)
• Pinellas County Government invites residents to take The National Community Survey, available online until April 6. Providing feedback will help the county make important plans for our community. You can find a link to the survey here. (Pinellas County Government via Facebook)
• Pisces Sushi will be hiding Easter Eggs around the downtown area on April 2. Each egg holds a gift card valued between $5 and $50. If you're walking around town that day, make sure to keep your eyes open! (Pisces Sushi via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you all tomorrow for your next update.