🌱 Trashy Treasures + Library Book Sale + Island Parks Fundraiser

Hi all! Kristen here, back with your fresh edition of the Dunedin Daily. Here's a look at the most important things happening in town. Today you'll find these stories and more...

• Upcoming "Possibilities in Pastel" art exhibit
• DFAC's annual Trashy Treasures event
• Friends of the Library's annual book sale

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Here are the top stories today in Dunedin:

1. Dunedin Fine Arts Center is hosting its annual Trashy Treasures events in March. The event kicks off with a week-long online silent auction between March 10 and March 18. A BEST of Trashies pARTy is scheduled for March 18 between 6 and 8 p.m. Admission is $10 and includes hotdogs, beer, and access to various pieces of art for sale. Finally, an art supplies garage sale is planned for March 19 between 1 and 4 p.m. Anyone interested in donating any gently used art supplies can stop by the DFAC on Feb. 1 or Feb. 4 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. (DFAC)
2. Dunedin Friends of the Library is hosting its Annual Book Sale this week! The members-only book sale is scheduled for Feb. 1 between 6 and 8 p.m. in the Dunedin Public Library. Between Feb. 2 and Feb. 4, the event is open to the public between 9:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. If your bookshelf could use a few new additions, be sure to stop by! (Dunedin Friends of the Library via Facebook)
3. Friends of the Island Parks is hosting an exciting fundraiser on Feb. 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the Francis Wilson Playhouse in Clearwater. The event will include a performance of GYPSY, a musical fable, appetizers, a silent auction, and more. Tickets are $46 and are being sold online. All proceeds from the event will go towards Honeymoon and Caladesi islands. (Eventbrite)

Dunedin Daily Pic of the Day:

Thank you, Lynne O'Dell, for sharing this beautiful full moon photo taken at Weaver Park!

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Today in Dunedin:

• Identity Theft Seminar at the Hale Senior Activity Center (10 a.m.)
• Stay & Play in Weaver Park (10:20 a.m.)
• Dunedin Toastmasters meeting at Unity Community Church (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Save the date! The 30th Annual Downtown Dunedin Craft Festival is coming up on Feb. 25 and Feb. 26 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. along Main Street. (Art Festival)
• The Pastel Society of Tampa Bay is hosting a reception for its latest art exhibit, "Possibilities in Pastel." The reception will include an award ceremony on Feb. 10 between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. at Stirling Art Studios. All are welcome to attend, view the artwork, and meet the artists. (Stirling Art Studios & Gallery via Facebook)
• New World Celts have Celtic Arts scholarship opportunities available for pipers, drummers, dancers, Highland athletes, and more! Applications for February close on Jan. 31, so be sure to email scholarships@dunedinnwc.org to learn more and apply. (New World Celts via Facebook)
• Meet Mrs. Thickums, the 7-year-old wrinkly pup available for adoption at SPCA Tampa Bay! "This lovely 7-year-old lady cannot get enough attention and would be more than happy to let you rub her belly forever and ever." Stop by the SPCA dog shelter to meet Mrs. Thickums and all of her furry friends in need of homes. (SPCA Tampa Bay via Facebook)

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Events:

• GriefShare (February 3)
• Creative Artist Guild of Dunedin Art in the Park (February 5)
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You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!