🌱Parks & Rec Senior Trips Return + Scottish New Year's Eve Bash

Happy Friday, people of Dunedin! Here's everything worth knowing in town today.

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Partly sunny and warm. High: 81 Low: 67.

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Here are the top three stories in Dunedin today:

1. Dunedin Parks & Recreation is bringing back Senior Trips in 2022 for those ages 40+. Outings currently on the calendar include an Early Bird Dinner Theatre showing of "Boeing Boeing," a day at Tampa Bay Downs, a tour of the Tampa Bay History Center, and a catamaran ride in Tampa. All trips depart from the Hale Senior Activity Center. (Press Release Desk)
2. Bring in the New Year with the Hogmanay Ceilidh and a concert featuring Celtic Conundrum at the Scottish Cultural Center. The event includes a catered dinner, party favors, live music, and a champagne toast at midnight. Scottish New Year's traditions will also be incorporated throughout the night. (Tampa Bay Newspapers)
3. The Dunedin Parks & Recreation Magazine for January through April 2022 is now available online or in print. Inside you will learn about a variety of local programs, events, and services offered by the City of Dunedin. Learn what teen, senior, and adult programs will be available and find information on party and pavilion rentals, community parks, playgrounds, and recreational facilities. Print copies can be picked up at the library, City Hall, Fine Art Center, marina, and more. (Press Release Desk)

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Today in Dunedin:

• Drive-in Movie Night: The Santa Clause playing at Highlander Park (4:00 PM)
• Santa's Workshop: Parents/Kids Night Out at the Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center(6:30 PM)
• Live music by Aubrey Wollett at Beach Island Brewery (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The City of Dunedin shared an impressive video featuring some of the top highlights from the 2021 Dunedin Holiday Parade and Old Christmas celebration in the heart of Downtown Dunedin. (Facebook)
• The Dunedin American Legion Post 275 thanks all of the people and pets who took part in the Pinellas County Animal Services mobile vaccine clinic and Animal Services for bringing this program to Dunedin. (Facebook)
• Dunedin High School congratulates Mr. Vroman and his culinary students for their performance on the SafeStaff Industry Certification test. Of the 102 students tested, all passed the exam. (Facebook)

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