🌱 Trashy Treasures + Scottish American Society Party + Highland Games

Hi all! It's Kristen, your host of the Dunedin Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town these days. In today's issue, you'll find:

• Save the date for the upcoming Tampa Bay Ukulele Festival.
• Get ready for Trashy Treasures this weekend.
• Get your tickets for the Scottish American Society's 40th Anniversary Party.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Dunedin today:

1. The Dunedin Fine Arts Center is holding Trashy Treasures this weekend, March 18 and 19. According to CL Tampa Bay, this year's art garage sale event is bigger than it's ever been, "with donations of legit art and art supplies outpacing past years in such dramatic fashion that the nonprofit has had to hold pop-up sales just to make room in storage." The event kicks off on March 18 at 6 p.m. with a Best of Trashies Party. For $10, you get first dibs on sale items, a hot dog, and beer. You can also attend for free on March 19 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to shop for items that will be priced to sell. (CL Tampa Bay | DFAC)
2. The Scottish American Society is holding a 40th Anniversary Party on April 8 at 2 p.m. in Weaver Park. Guests will enjoy bagpipe performances, Scottish Highland Dancing, and live music by The Byrne Brothers from Ireland and Skerryvore from Scotland. Tickets are just $15. Various vendors will be on site selling beer, wine, and more. (Dunedin Patch)
3. Don't forget to get your tickets to the 2023 Dunedin Highland Games scheduled for April 1 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. This year's event will be bigger and better than any other! Guests will enjoy performances by Pipe Bands and Highland Dancers as they compete across various categories. Athletes from around the world will also be in attendance, competing in traditional Highland games. Get your tickets now to enjoy a day filled with live music, dancing, Scottish food, drinks imported from Scotland, and so much more. (Eventbrite)

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Dunedin Patch Pic of the Day:

Thank you, Nancy Pedersen, for sharing this incredible photo of your new butterfly garden!

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Today in Dunedin:

• Drop Bead Chunky Charm Bracelet Class at Roxie K. Boutique (6 p.m.)
• Game Night Live at Caledonia Brewing (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• With warmer weather approaching our area, the City of Dunedin shared some important water safety tips. If you have a backyard pool, check out the tips they've shared here and take advantage of the city's upcoming Water Safety Pop Up events. (City of Dunedin via Facebook)
• Dunedin Parks & Rec is offering several specialty summer camps, including a baseball camp for kids between 8 and 12. Space is filling up fast, so be sure to register as soon as possible. Other sports camps include basketball, golf, fishing, dancing, and more. (City of Dunedin via Facebook)
• Nature’s Food Patch is hosting the annual Tampa Bay Ukulele Festival on March 26 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Stop by to hear live music from The Ladies of Uke and more! (Nature’s Food Patch via Facebook)

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• PInellas Federated Republican Women will be hosting Kathleen King, RNC National Committeewoman (March 14)
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• Spring Equinox Sound Celebration (March 20)
• CNCN Education Forum (March 20)
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That's it for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update.