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• DBC Blood Drive with OneBlood

  • When
    11/21/2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    VFW Parking Lot, 360 Douglas Ave.

  
  

  SAVE THE DATE

  DETAILS:

  • Organized By:  Chris Benson, held in conjunction with VFW Post #2550.
  • Registration:  Follow the link below to schedule an appointment at the OneBlood website.

  Make an Appointment

  • People's Stories:  Click on this link to read the stories of people who have been helped by OneBlood blood donors.

  OneBlood Testimonials

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• Chili Cook-off & Nautical Auction - 2026

  • When
    11/21/2026
  •  
    5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Scottish American Society
  • Spaces left
    68

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  Turn up the heat and bring your best chili!  Join fellow members for an evening of great food, friendly competition, and our "almost famous" nautical auction.

  
  

  WHEN
  

  • Saturday, November 21, 2026, 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM

  
  

  LOCATION
  

  • Scottish American Society - 917 Louden Street, Dunedin, FL

  
  

  CHILI COMPETITION
  

  • Calling all cooks!  Bring your homemade chili in a crockpot and compete for Best Appearance, Best Overall, and Best Afterburn.  
  • All members will sample the entries and vote for the winners.

  
  

  WHAT TO BRING
  

  • Your award-winning chili (in a crockpot)
  • A side dish or appetizer to share
  • A pan of cornbread to accompany the chili

  
  

  FUN & GAMES
  

  • Cash bar available
  • 50/50 Drawing

  
  

  NAUTICAL AUCTION

  • For bids on auction items, bring cash, checks, credit cards, or debit cards, we’ll happily take them all

  
  

  FEES
  

  • Members:  Free
  • Guests:  $15.00 per person

  
  

  REGISTRATION
  

  • Maximum attendance is 80 members.
  • Registration closes the day before the event, Friday, November 20, 2026 at midnight.
  • Members are requested to register and pay online.

  
  

  IMPORTANT FOR CONTEST ENTRANTS:

  • When registering, please indicate if you plan to enter a chili in the competition. This helps us determine how many electrical outlets are needed for crockpots.

  
  

  VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
  

  • Help make this event a success! Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4CA9AE22A7FBCE9-67046566-chili

  
  

  Hosted by: Butch Cole / Social

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• DBC's 69th Annual Lighted Holiday Boat Parade 2026

  • When
    12/05/2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Staging will be at Marker 1 Marina
  • Spaces left
    31
  • Registered
    9 registrants

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  Join us for our 69th Annual Lighted Holiday Boat Parade

  After a two-year break following the 2024 hurricanes, the Dunedin Lighted Holiday Boat Parade is back and might be your most fun night on the water all season.  Pull out the lights, decorate your boat, and run the ICW after dark with a fleet of fellow boaters.  Santa rides in on the last boat, so stick around for the finish.

  
  

  Important Notes:

  • PARTICIPATION:  This event is open to all boaters (Members and Non-Members).  Registration is required to participate, as is your attendance at the Mandatory Skipper's Meeting on December 2nd. You will need to have a ship-to-shore (VHF) radio onboard (fixed or portable) for communications with the Parade Master.
  • REGISTRATION:  
  • • REGISTRATION STARTS:  November 3, 2026
    • REGISTRATION ENDS:  December 1, 2026 at Midnight
    • TO REGISTER:  Click on the blue "Register" button on this page. 
      NOTE:  The "Register" button will no longer appear once registration is closed.
      
      
  • FEES:  There is no fee to register and participate.  However, there is a limited number of registrations available.  If you register, please plan to participate. 
  • MAXIMUM PARTICIPANTS:  40 boats
  • STAGING LOCATION & TIME:  The parade will begin staging inside Marker 1 Marina, starting at 4:30 PM
  • STARTING LOCATION & ROUTE:  The parade will start at Marker 1 Marina, head west to the ICW and follow the ICW South to the Dunedin/Clearwater border.  At the Dunedin/Clearwater border, turn around heading North, and proceed into the City of Dunedin Marina.
  • ENDING LOCATION:  The parade will conclude at the City of Dunedin Marina.
  • START TIME:  The parade will leave from the basin at Marker 1 Marina starting at 6:00 PM.  
  • SKIPPER'S INSTRUCTIONS:  Skipper's Instructions for the parade will be provided within your registration confirmation email.
  • MANDATORY SKIPPER'S MEETING:  The Skipper's meeting for the parade will be at the Dunedin Community Center on Wednesday, December 2nd at 6:30 PM.  The address is:  1920 Pinehurst Rd., Dunedin, FL 34698
  • JUDGING LOCATION:  The judging will be conducted as you pass through the channel opening coming into the City of Dunedin Marina.
    
  • WAIVER:  Skippers are required to read and agree to a waiver during registration.  Acceptance of the waiver is a requirement to participate in the Lighted Boat Parade.
  • NO POLITICAL DECORATIONS:  We ask that boat decorations DO NOT contain politically related messages.
  • NO SANTA COSTUMES:  So we don't confuse the kids, we ask that boat decorations and crew DO NOT contain a likeness of Santa, as the real Santa will be arriving on the last boat.

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• DBC's Annual Holiday Party 2026

  • When
    12/19/2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    The Elks Lodge

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  DETAILS:

  • The Elks Lodge, 1240 San Christopher Dr.
  • Cost: Free
  • Cash Bar 
  • More Details as they are available

  GUEST POLICY:

  • Members only, except for single members who are permitted to bring one  guest. 

  PLEASE REGISTER:

  • PLEASE REGISTER for the event, so we can get a headcount for planning purposes.  
  • When logged into our website as a member, you should see a blue "Register" button once Registration is open for the event.

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• Christmas on the Gulf, Fundraiser for DCCF

  • When
    12/27/2026
  •  
    5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Bon Appetit Restaurant, Dunedin, FL

  

  
  

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• Change of Watch 2027 - Tribute Dinner and Awards

  • When
    01/17/2027
  •  
    5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Highland House
  • Spaces left
    200

  
  

  Join us to celebrate 2026 and install our 2027 Bridge and Board. 

  The Dunedin Boat Club's annual Change of Watch is an evening to recognize and thank our outgoing Bridge and Board, welcome our newly elected leadership for 2027, and celebrate the contributions of our members.  Annual awards, including "Member of the Year," will also be presented.  Enjoy an evening of great food, camaraderie, and a fun evening with your fellow Dunedin Boat Club friends.

  Hosted by the DBC Past Commodores.

  SCHEDULE FOR THE EVENING

  • 5:00 pm Cocktail Reception
  • 6:00 pm Dinner
  • 6:30 pm Official Meeting and Installation of Officers

  FEES

  • $75.00 per member of guest

  LOCATION:

  • Highland House at Dunedin Golf Club 
    1050 Palm Blvd.
    Dunedin, FL

  RESERVATIONS

  • Advanced online reservations required
  • Attendance is limited to DBC members and their invited guests.  Each adult DBC member may register up to two guests.
  • Reservations will be limited to 200 people.
  • Dinner Entree Options (to be selected during your online registration):  
  • • Flank Steak with starch and vegetable
    • Chicken with starch and vegetable
    • Salmon Filet with starch and vegetable
    • Vegetarian Option with starch and vegetable
  • Click the blue "Register" button on our website to reserve you place and select your dinner option.
  • Registration closes on January 10, 2027 (7 days before the event) so we can give an accurate attendee count. 

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