🌱 Painting Party + Dunedin Showcase Theater Show + Book Craft Party

Hello, everybody! It's Kristen, your host of the Dunedin Patch newsletter. Here are all the things you need to know about what's happening locally, including:

• How to register for Dunedin Stirling Soccer Club tryouts.
• An upcoming Painting Party at the Hale Senior Activity Center.
• Available tickets for performances of "But Why Bump off Barnaby?"

But first, today's weather: An a.m. t-storm; partly sunny. High: 83 Low: 70.

🏘️ Looking to differentiate yourself from other real estate agents in Dunedin? Partner with the Dunedin Patch and gain access to a targeted, engaged audience through our premium newsletter sponsorships. Click here to learn more.

Here are the top 3 stories today in Dunedin:

1. The Hale Senior Activity Center is holding a Painting Party on April 21 between noon and 2 p.m. for anyone interested in learning more about painting with acrylics. Caroline Brown, the founder of the Incredible Me Institute Inc. Art Club, will lead the class with tips and methods that will result in a painting of a beautiful sunset. All levels of experience 44 years and older are welcome. Attendees only need to bring a canvas, as all other materials will be provided. Those interested must register online or in person by April 19. (Dunedin Gov)
2. Dunedin Showcase Theater will present several performances of "But Why Bump off Barnaby?" at the Dunedin Community Center. You can get tickets to performances on April 28 and April 29 at 7:30 p.m. and April 30 at 3 p.m. Additional performances are scheduled for May 4 through May 6 at 7:30 p.m. The play depicts the story of a murder at a family gathering, during which "it transpires that he had a motive to murder everybody else, but no one had a reason to want him dead." According to the description, "the killer is finally unmasked and destroyed using one of the funniest methods ever seen on a stage." Get your tickets now for $15. (Dunedin Gov)
3. The Dunedin Public Library is hosting a Book Craft Party for tweens and teens interested in learning how to publish a book. Kids between six and 18 are invited to participate in the workshop on April 19 between 6 and 7:30 p.m. in the Community Meeting Room. Led by Wildebeest Publishing Co., the workshop will cover the steps to take to publish a story. Those interested must register online or in person by April 19 at 6 p.m. (Dunedin Library)

Dunedin Patch Pic of the Day:

Check out all of the beautiful trees on the Dunedin Golf Course, shared by Linda Mac!

Want your photo to be included in the Dunedin Pic of the Day or Inspired by Dunedin section? Submit it to Dunedin@Patch.com for consideration! Please confirm in the email that you own the rights to the photo and that Patch has permission to republish it.

Today in Dunedin:

• Dunedin Downtown Market in Pioneer Park (9 a.m.)
• Dunedin 2nd Friday Art Market in Pioneer Park (5 p.m.)
• Victoria Drive Sunset Stroll (5 p.m.)
• Rockin Dunedin at VFW Post 2550 (6 p.m.)
• Sunset Sound Bath in Kiwanis Park (7 p.m.)
• Piper on the Pier at the downtown marina (7:55 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• In honor of International Plant Appreciation Day, the City of Dunedin featured the Rosemary Bald on its social media pages. They shared a fun fact about the plant stating, "The Florida Rosemary doesn’t smell like the common cooking Rosemary!" (City of Dunedin via Facebook)
• Looking to adopt a puppy? Pinellas County Animal Services will be pulling up its adoption trailer at the OCC Road House location during the annual SPCA Pet Walk on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to noon. All adoption fees will be waived! (Pinellas County Animal Services via Facebook)
• Registration for the 2023/24 Dunedin Stirling Soccer Club season is open now. There is no fee to sign up! The season runs for ten months, between August and May. Tryouts will be held the week of May 1! Those interested can register here. (Dunedin Stirling Soccer Club via Facebook)

More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Featured businesses:

• Tarot Card Readings! Personal and Parties! —
• Add your business here

Featured events:

• Learn Improv Comedy and Get 30-Minute Group Dance Sampler — All for $5! (April 15)
• Social Security Seminar at Palm Harbor Library on April 17 and 20 (April 17)
• Add your event

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! I'll see you soon.