Helicopters to Drop Thousands of Easter Eggs in Dunedin

Two helicopter pilots are dropping 10,000 plastic Easter eggs at Highlander Park on Saturday.

The plastic, pastel eggs are loaded with prizes and ready to go airborne. All 10,000 snap-tight Sunny Bunny Easter Eggs, which are specifically designed for helicopter drops, were driven over in boxes to Tampa Bay Aviation in Clearwater on Monday, says Angel Trueblood, a new Dunedin employee organizing her first city event. The next time those eggs will see Dunedin is on the descent of a 20-foot free-fall over Highlander Park on Saturday. And the city has so many eggs, they wouldn't all fit into the single Robinson R22 helicopter they rented for $300, says Trueblood. The pilot would have had to make several trips. To prevent delays, they allotted another $600 for a slightly bigger Robinson R44. This way, both helicopters can arrive in …

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Dunedin Celebrates Tampa Bay Beer Week

Dunedin Brewery, Dunedin House of Beer, Dunedin Smokehouse, Luekens Liquor and lots of other nearby locations are raising a glass in honor of Tampa Bay Beer Week 2013. Check out the full events schedule here.

Tampa Bay Beer Week is almost here, and Dunedin knows how to celebrate. Several local establishments, including Dunedin Brewery, Dunedin Smokehouse, Luekens Liquor and Dunedin House of Beer, have events planned in honor of area beer lovers' favorite week, which officially lasts from March 2-10. We're presenting here the full calendar of events that will be happening all over Pinellas, Pasco and Hillsborough counties, so put on your beer goggles and check them out. And don't forget to check out the Dunedin Patch events calendar anytime to find more fun things to do. Sign up for the free Dunedin Patch email newsletter to stay connected to your community.

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What's Happening in Dunedin Today

It's Saturday, and that means it's time to play. From golf cart tours to organ concerts, take your pick from these fun holiday-related events happening in Dunedin today!

Annual "A Christmas Fantasy" Orchestral Organ Concert  For Kids: A Wishful Winter's Night  Dunedin Golf Cart Jingle Tour Live Concert: Bellarive  You may also enjoy: Looking for more options? Check the Dunedin Patch events calendar and see what else is happening. Don't see your event? Add it to the calendar!

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Reader Spotlight: 'Super Popular' Christmas Concert at The Kirk

Dunedin Patch highlights interaction with our readers. Today, it's a reader-posted event listing for a Christmas concert at the Kirk of Dunedin.

Thanks to Patch reader and concert organist Terry Charles, who posted this event listing for his upcoming Christmas concert on our site. Charles will present "A Christmas Fantasy" on Friday, Dec. 14 at the Kirk of Dunedin. See more details in the event listing. Got an event of your own? Post it in the Dunedin Patch events calendar for free to get the word out! Dunedin Patch is an interactive community site, and we want you to get involved! Post a comment at the bottom of any story. Upload your photos to our Pics & Clips gallery. Post an Announcement to share your news, or add an Event to our calendar. Post a blog in our Local Voices section to let everyone know about your group, your expertise or your opinion. 

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What's Happening in Dunedin This Week

Check the events calendar on Patch to find out what's going on around town. Have an event of your own? Post it here for free to get the word out!

3 Easy Ways To Get Your Info Posted On Patch

Bookmark this page when you're wondering how to post an event, announcement or blog to Dunedin Patch.

Would you like to post events, announcements and blogs to Dunedin Patch? Keep this article handy each time there is something you'd like to share with our community. To post events to the site for free: navigate to the Events page and click “Add an Event” on the right side of the page. Tell us all the details about your upcoming event, then click “post my event” at the bottom of the page. That puts the event directly on our calendar. The end result is the same as if a Patch staffer had posted it for you. The only difference is, when you post it, it goes up right away. If you send it to us, you might have to wait until we're done reporting on the latest city commission meeting, photographing an event, meeting with community members or …

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What's Happening Sunday in Dunedin?

Squeeze in the last bit of fun at the Our Lady of Lourdes Fall Festival and watch the famed Avett Brothers perform live at Clearwater Jazz Holiday today.

Our Lady Of Lourdes Annual Fall Festival & Oktoberfest 33rd Annual Clearwater Jazz Holiday Check the Dunedin Patch events calendar to see what else is going on. Don't see your event? Add it to the calendar!

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What's Going On Saturday in Dunedin?

No one should be bored with outdoor options like live mariachi at the Dia de los Muertos Fiesta, an antiques fair and classic car show, and carnival games at the annual Our Lady of Lourdes Fall Festival today.

Dia de los Muertos Festival Fall Antiques Fair  Dunedin Classic Car Show  Our Lady Of Lourdes Annual Fall Festival & Oktoberfest 33rd Annual Clearwater Jazz Holiday Check the Dunedin Patch events calendar to see what else is going on. Don't see your event? Add it to the calendar!

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Ideas for the Weekend in Dunedin

Looking for something to do? Well, there's no shortage of things to do with the family or with friends in Dunedin this weekend. Take a look at some of the major events around town.

Our Lady Of Lourdes Annual Fall Festival & Oktoberfest Olde Bay Craft Beer and Crab Festival 33rd Annual Clearwater Jazz Holiday Dia de los Muertos Tequila Trail: Films in the Park:    Dia de los Muertos Festival Fall Antiques Fair  Dunedin Classic Car Show  Our Lady Of Lourdes Annual Fall Festival & Oktoberfest:  33rd Annual Clearwater Jazz Holiday   Our Lady Of Lourdes Annual Fall Festival & Oktoberfest 33rd Annual Clearwater Jazz Holiday   Check the Dunedin Patch events calendar to see what else is going on. Don't see your event? Add it to the calendar!

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Wearable Art is Runaway Success at DFAC Event

Multiple designers put their creativity to the test at the Wearable Art 8 Fashion Show in Dunedin.

Dunedin Fine Art Center's eighth annual Wearable Art Fashion Show was a monumental affair on Aug. 11. Several designers put their creativity to the test, and created outfits that wowed almost 1,000 attendees. Here is some information on the designers who participated and their lines. Rocky and Kathleen Bridges made a trashy chic appearance out a combination of fabric and found metal in a display called From Rags to Bitches. Michael Della Penna, a world champion in Moscow, made an Aluminum Fashion Experiment show with his models. Mark Byrne with Funny Money Productions used ordinary balloons and turned them into creative headware and full length couture. Byrne has traveled the world and has performed in Shanghai, Brussels, London, Las Vegas…

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