🌱 Elementary Students Honor SAVE Day + Halloween Bar Crawl Downtown

Hello, neighbors. It's Friday in Dunedin and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening locally. Today's briefing includes updates on:

• The band schedule for this weekend's Honeymoon Island Fall Fest
• How to watch a live recording of the Senior Voice America Podcast
• How fifth graders honored National SAVE Day

But first, today's weather:

Sunny and pleasant. High: 75 Low: 59.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Dunedin today:

1. On Wednesday, Pinellas County Schools participated in National SAVE Day, or Students Against Violence Everywhere. As part of the Sandy Hook Promise Program, its goal is to train students, and adults, to recognize the signs and prevent gun violence. Students at San Jose Elementary in Dunedin participated in a special activity to recognize the day, choosing someone in the room to thank. The point of the activity was to teach students how to show appreciation for each other and promote anti-bullying. (Bay News 9)
2. Downtown Crawlers is hosting a Halloween Bar Crawl in downtown Dunedin on Oct. 29 between 3 and 11:30 p.m. Participants will check in at Reboot Arcade & Bar before heading to other participating bars, including Flanagan's Irish Pub and The Rusty Lyon. Tickets are $25 and include welcome shots at participating bars, free cover to all participating venues, free entry to the After Party, exclusive drink specials, and Trick-or-Treat candy. A professional photographer will be taking photos at each location. (727 Area)
3. Today, Oct. 21, watch a live recording of the Senior Voice America Podcast: Breast Cancer Awareness Month at the Hale Senior Activity Center between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Enjoy a free lunch as you listen to professionals discussing health and educational topics. Guests will have an opportunity to ask questions. This month's topic is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Games, activities, and prizes are also included. Be sure to RSVP by calling 813-693-5511 or emailing Sue.S@SeniorVoiceAmerica.org. (Dunedin Gov)

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Today in Dunedin:

• Historic Downtown Dunedin Walking Tour at the Dunedin Museum (10 a.m.)
• Dunedin Stone Crab Festival at Edgewater Park (4 p.m.)
• Live Music at Mangos and Marley (5 p.m.)
• Dunedin Piper On The Pier at the downtown marina (6 p.m.)
• 80’s Night at Beach Island Brewery (7 p.m.)
• Movies In The Park at Pioneer Park (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The Dunedin Garden Club is getting ready for its Fall Plant Sale on Saturday, Oct. 22 in Eagle Scout Park. They will have various plants, flowers, herbs, and vegetables for sale, including many salvaged plants from the former Kellogg Estate. Be sure to stop by and pick up your plants between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. (City of Dunedin via Facebook)
• Pinellas County Government is asking residents to take a Hurricane Ian Survey. The survey asks you to share your evacuation decision-making process during Hurricane Ian's landfall. It will help emergency management and public health officials respond to hurricanes in the future. (Pinellas County Government via Facebook | Survey)
• Dunedin High School congratulates the Girls' Cross Country Team for qualifying for Regionals for the first time in over a decade! (Dunedin High School via Facebook)
• Meet watercolor artist Warren Speck, who will be attending this year's Art Harvest! Come see his work at the 58th Annual Art Harvest on Nov. 5 and Nov. 6 in Highlander Park. (Junior League of Clearwater-Dunedin Art Harvest via Facebook)
• A Community Garage Sale is scheduled for Nov. 19 between 8 a.m. and noon at the Hale Senior Activity Center. Shop for hidden treasures or rent a space to sell your stuff and earn some extra cash before the holidays. (City of Dunedin via Facebook)
• Friends of the Island Parks shared an update on what bands will be performing this weekend at the Honeymoon Island Fall Fest. On Saturday, Oct. 22, Pieces of Eight will be performing the music of Chicago & more between 2:30 and 5:00 p.m. On Sunday, Oct. 23, The Brian Leneschmidt Band will be playing blues, rock, and Funk at the same time. (Friends of the Island Parks via Facebook)

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