🌱 Miniature Art Exhibit Opens + Local Liquid Tour Of Scotland

Hello, people of Dunedin! It's me again, Kristen, your host of the Dunedin Daily.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Dunedin today:

1. The 47th International Miniature Art Exhibition presented by the Miniature Art Society of Florida will open on January 16 at the Dunedin Fine Art Center. The exhibit will feature more than 700 works of art including the society’s permanent collection of more than 100 miniatures. Each artwork is well lit and under magnifying glasses making them possible to view. Artists created these miniatures in paint, fired porcelain, pastel, colored pencil, and sculpture. Starting January 17, artists will be on hand demonstrating their miniature art techniques. The exhibit will be on display until February 6. (Tampa Bay Newspapers)
2. On February 12, Blue-Green Connections will be hosting a celebration honoring the belated 2nd anniversary of the launch of the Florida Gulf Coast Hope Spot. The celebration will include an outdoor festival with eco-friendly vendors, environmentally responsible arts and crafts, locally sourced food, games, hands-on activities, and learning experiences. Guests will also have the opportunity to get up close and personal with a pod of mermaids, touch live native animals or participate in guided Yoga. (Facebook | Blue Green Conn)
3. The New World Celts Dunedin Chapter will be hosting its spring Whisky Tasting Event on March 19. The organization's Scotch Masters Bob Peirson and Matt Hartigan will be on hand to describe the nuances of each of the scotches offered. Several 15-year-old whiskies will also be available for guests to taste. The event will include food catered by The Dunedin Golf Club, pipers, dancers, and a silent auction. Tickets are available online now and are expected to sell out fast. (Facebook | Dunedin NWC)

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Today in Dunedin:

• “Here In Paradise” Art Exhibit at Stirling Gallery (5:30 PM)
• Piper On The Pier at the marina (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Foundation for Scottish Athletics has announced the return of the Dunedin Highland Games. The next game is scheduled for April 2 at Highlander Park. More information will be coming soon! (Facebook | F4SA.org)
• The Dunedin Library is looking to hire a full-time technical assistant to assist with the "acquisition, cataloging, processing and distribution of library books and materials for public access ... Performs related library and clerical work as needed." The hiring salary is $15.97 per hour. Those interested can apply online. (Facebook | Job Description)
• Pinellas County Government reminds homeowners they can save water and get up to $100 for upgrading to high-efficiency EPA WaterSense toilets. Learn if you qualify for a Tampa Bay Water Wise toilet rebate on their website. (Facebook | Tampa Bay Water Wise)
• The Faith United Church of Christ is unveiling a Rosa Parks Bench in its Butterfly garden on February 5 at 3:00 PM. The bench will honor the first lady of civil rights and allow people to use it to meditate and reflect on "the necessity of continued resistance against racism." All are welcome to attend. (Facebook)

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