🌱 Pinellas County Hiring Substitutes + New Calligraphy Workshop

Morning, neighbors! It's me again, Kristen, your host of the Dunedin Daily.

First, today's weather:

Rather cloudy and cooler. High: 63 Low: 55.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Dunedin:

1. Stirling Art Studios will be hosting a free art reception for the "Art from the Heart" show by The Exhibiting Society of Artists on February 11th between 5:30 and 7:30 PM. Stop by to view the art, meet the artists, visit Stirling artists in their studios, and more. The exhibit will run through February 28. (Facebook | Stirling Arts Studio)
2. The City of Dunedin is offering a beginner calligraphy workshop with Margot Griffin of Inky Fingers Calligraphy. The workshop will be held in the Dunedin Library on February 18 at 3:00 PM. Register now by calling 727-298-3080 ext: 1707 and learn the basics of pointed pen calligraphy. All materials will be provided and no experience is necessary. (Facebook)
3. The Pinellas County school district has been struggling to fill positions for substitute teachers since the start of the pandemic. Lisa Brown, principal of San Jose Elementary School in Dunedin, does anything she can to keep substitute teachers on board if she likes them. "If I have... substitutes that know our students and know our routines here at our school, I want to keep them,” Brown explains. The district will be hosting a virtual Q&A session on February 8 for those interested in becoming a substitute teacher. (WFLA)

Today in Dunedin:

• "Got Lobstah?" Food Truck at Beach Island Brewery (4:00 PM)
• Dunedin Downtown Market at Pioneer Park (9:00 AM)
• Make your own Natural Bath Soak Workshop at Jade Soap Shop (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• In honor of Valentine's Day, Pinellas County Animal Services in Largo is offering $14 adoption fees all month. View adoptable pets on their website or social media pages. (Facebook | Pinellas County Animal Services)
• In honor of Black History Month, Faith UCC Dunedin will unveil the new Rosa Parks Bench TODAY at 3:00 PM. The bench and the unveiling will take place in the Butterfly Garden. (Facebook)
• The City of Dunedin has declared February National Canned Food Month. You can help them celebrate by donating canned food to Dunedin Cares. Check out their pantry wish list on their website. (Facebook | Dunedin Cares)

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