🌱 Pinellas Trail Closed + Pride Events + For The Love Of Nature

Hello there, Dunedin! I'm here in your inbox per usual to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on in town, including news on...

• A stroller walk group for new moms.
• Parts of the Pinellas Trail are closed today.
• For the Love of Nature class for kids later today.

Today's newsletter is sponsored by Studio 1212 Art Gallery

Visit Dunedin’s Studio 1212 Art Gallery — voted Tampa Bay Magazine’s best small art gallery cooperative for 2022

Since 1971, Studio 1212 – a nonprofit art gallery owned and managed by an all-volunteer group of local, award-winning artists — has been a part of the creative community in the Dunedin area.

Here are a few things you can do at Studio 1212:

• Attend an exhibit of local artists (check out the schedule here)
• Get your own artwork critiqued for free by volunteer artists (on the first Saturday and third Tuesday of each month at 10am)
• Support local artists by buying their work – art prints, note cards and fine hand-crafted gift items – in the gift boutique
• Sign up for a workshop to expand and improve your own artistic abilities
• Join other local art lovers by becoming a benefactor of Studio 1212 (Learn more here.)

Studio 1212 is located at 234 Monroe St. in Downtown Dunedin and is open Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit Studio 1212 — a part of the Dunedin area arts community for over 50 years.

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Now, today's weather: Humid with a thunderstorm. High: 83 Low: 73.

Here are the top 3 stories in Dunedin today:

1. A reminder to anyone using the Pinellas Trail today! Pinellas County Government Public Works are completing trail crossing upgrades today that will affect usage of the trail from Weaver Park to Sedeeva Street. You may notice some sections of the trail are closed. If so, be sure to follow the detour path. More details can be found at the link. (Dunedin Gov)
2. Dunedin Pride is hosting a ton of exciting events next month in celebration of Pride Month. These events will be held at various businesses around Dunedin, many of which require tickets ahead of time. Events kick off with the Annual Pride Show & Dance Party at Blur on June 16 and the Dunedin Pride Gay-Lah on June 17. Other Pride Month events to look forward to include a pool party at the Fenway Hotel, a luau at The Honu, a silent disco at HOB, and a golf cart parade. You can find the full calendar of events and ticket information at the link. (Dunedin Pride)
3. If your child is a budding biologist, ecologist, or conservationist, be sure to join Ms. Stacey, the Science Lady, today at 1 p.m. in the Hope Grove School Outdoor Classroom. For the Love of Nature is recommended for children between 4 and 10 years old. They'll get to listen to naturalist-inspired literature, participate in a nature-focused lesson, and have active explorations of the school gardens. Be sure to take advantage of this community event, as May 18 and May 25 are the last classes of the season. (For the Love of Nature via Facebook)

Dunedin Patch Pic of the Day:

Check out this beautiful sunset photo taken by Maureen Belote from the rooftop bar at the Fenway Hotel!

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Today in Dunedin:

• Intro to Taoist Tai Chi at the Hale Senior Activity Center (9 a.m.)
• Revolution Genealogy Assistance at the Dunedin Library (10 a.m.)
• Coffee and Conversation with Ashley Cassens at the DFAC (noon)
• Mah-Jongg at the Hale Senior Activity Center (12:30 p.m.)
• IFPA Sanctioned Pinball Tournament at Reboot (5 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Dunedin High School reminds all parents and guardians of 2024 seniors to schedule an appointment for senior portraits with CADY if you want to be included in the yearbook. CADY specializes in senior portraits and offers a full photo studio housing over 10 different scenes to choose from. Those who schedule their appointment in June will receive an additional scene for free through a limited-time promotion. (Dunedin High School via Facebook)
• Dunedin American Legion Post 275 is holding a Spring Fling Dinner and Drawing on May 20 between 4 and 6 p.m. This public event will include dinner and a Spring Fling ticket drawing where three lucky ticket holders will win $50. All proceeds will benefit Final Salute - Ms. Veteran America. (Dunedin American Legion Post 275 via Facebook)
• Looking for other new mothers in the area? Join newly postpartum mamas on a stroller walk on May 22 between 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. in Weaver Park for adult conversations and some fresh air. The group meets at Weaver Park before walking to downtown Dunedin for coffee. Learn more at the link. (Stroller Walk via Facebook)

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• Maifest (May 20)
• Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (May 22)
• Social Security Seminar on May 22nd and 25th at Oldsmar Public Library (May 22)
• Understanding Social Security - Free Online Course (May 24)
• Memorial Day Service (May 29)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday off right! See you tomorrow for your next update.