🌱 Oktoberfest In Dunedin + Brewery Tours + Local Tennis Lessons

Hi all! It's Kristen, your host of the Dunedin Daily. Let's get this weekend started off right, with a quick guide to the most important things going on in town.

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Here are the top three stories in Dunedin today:

1. Ready for Oktoberfest in Dunedin? Tampa Bay Times has shared a list of some exciting ways to celebrate the upcoming holiday including several events right here in Dunedin! On September 21 Caledonia Brewing will host an Oktoberfest Celebration Beer Dinner for those looking to indulge in a full German meal with Obatzda, Schweinebraten, Gurkensalat, Sauerbraten, Schwarzwalder Kirschtorte, and early-release Oktoberfest beers. Additionally, an Oktoberfest: Wine vs. Beer 5K is scheduled for September 24 at 9 a.m at HOB. This is a family- and dog-friendly timed 5K run-walk through Dunedin. Check out the article for more Oktoberfest nearby! (Tampa Bay Times - Subscription Required)
2. Did you know you can take tennis lessons from a pro right here in Dunedin? If you’re interested in picking up a racket and trying tennis for the first time, or if you want to improve your current skills and game strategies tennis pro and instructor Greg Reardon is available for group and private lessons. He has been teaching players of all ages and skill levels for over 35 years. Register in person at the Dunedin Community Center or online. (City of Dunedin via Facebook | Dunedin Gov)
3. Local Tiki Rides Brewery Tours are back and ready to reserve! Tours are available for September 22 at 5:30 p.m. and September 25 at 1 p.m. The tour will make three stops including Olde Florida Brewing, Grindhaus Brew Lab, and a third to be determined. Likely it will be at Clearwater Brewing, Arcane or Southern Lights. Reserve your place online now! (Local Tiki Rides)

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Today in Dunedin:

• Friends of the Library Pop-Up Book Sale at the Dunedin Public Library (9:30 a.m.)
• Solid Lotion and Lip Balm Workshop at Jade Soap Shop (10 a.m.)
• Halfway to St. Paddy's Day Whisky Tasting at the Scottish American Society (7 p.m.)
• Sunset Music Series at Weaver Park (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Pinellas County is collecting household electronics and chemicals today, September 17, in St. Pete. Stop by St. Petersburg College Gibbs Campus between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. to drop off all of your qualifying garbage. (City of Dunedin via Facebook)
• The Dunedin Public Library is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month now through October 15. Stop by the library to choose from a great display of relevant books, or stream free movies with your library card through Kanopy. (City of Dunedin via Facebook)
• The Dunedin Give Back is looking for some Dunedinites to consider becoming Social Services Committee members! The committee is responsible for recommending social service needs for the community. Meetings are on the third Tuesday of each month at 4:30 p.m.
  Those interested can contact Heath Watson on Facebook or by calling or texting 727-418-6767. (The Dunedin Give Back via Facebook)
• Let's Glow Riding & GypSea Blue is now The Bicycle Boutique, and they now offer bike rentals! Stop by their shop on Scotland Street to rent e-bikes and manual 7-speed bikes to take around Dunedin. (The Bicycle Boutique via Facebook)
• Love to spoil your pup? A locally-owned online shop, Pooches to Love, has just opened and offers clothes, dog costumes, treats, and more! (Pooches to Love via Facebook)

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