🌱 Purple Heart Day + Wines The Blues Canceled + Rays Game Day Trip

Hello again, everybody! It's Kristen, your host of the Dunedin Patch newsletter. Here are all the things you need to know about what's happening in town. Today you'll find these stories and more:

• Celebrated National Pickleball Day with an indoor game in Dunedin.
• The 2023 Wines the Blues Festival is canceled.
• A day trip for adults to the Tampa Bay Rays game next month.

But first, today's weather: Mostly sunny and humid. High: 94 Low: 81.

Here are the top 3 stories today in Dunedin:

1. During Dunedin's National Purple Heart Day event on Monday, 97-year-old Sissy Nielsen received a Purple Heart medal in honor of her brother, Otto Broker, who died on the battlefield in World War II. Broker was awarded the Purple Heart after he was killed in France at just 21 years old, however, his family never received the medal. Decades later, this error was corrected, and Broker was honored at a ceremony in Purple Heart Park. (WTSP)
2. Dunedin Merchants shared some unfortunate news on Tuesday. According to their statement posted on Facebook, there won't be a Wines the Blues Festival this year. "Given the tough economic climate and rising costs that our organization and merchant membership face, the DDMA did not feel it could put on an event fitting the name of Dunedin Wines the Blues that we have all grown to love and expect." Hopefully, something can be done to rectify the situation! (Dunedin Merchants via Facebook)
3. The Hale Senior Activity Center is offering a day trip for adults to the Tampa Bay Rays game on Sept. 21 to watch them play the LA Angels. Those interested must register by Aug. 18. Tickets are $40 per person and include a game ticket, Rays tote bag, and bus transportation. Learn more at the link! (City of Dunedin via Facebook)

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Today in Dunedin:

Wednesday, August 9

• Group Technology Class at the Dunedin Public Library (10 a.m.)
• Canasta at the Hale Senior Activity Center (11:15 a.m.)
• In the News at the Hale Senior Activity Center (2 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Did you miss the City of Dunedin's Purple Heart Day event? Check out a video highlighting this annual celebration of all our military heroes at the link. (City of Dunedin via Facebook)
• In honor of National Pickleball Day, the City of Dunedin reminds everyone that indoor pickleball is available at the Dunedin Community Center and at the MLK Jr. Rec Center. Call either facility to learn more. (City of Dunedin via Facebook)
• Friends of the Island Parks shared an incredible photo of a marbled godwit showing off its flexed bill. The rare photos taken by Roy Lockwood show the flexibility in the bill that enables the bird to grab invertebrates under the sand. Check it out at the link! (Friends of the Island Parks via Facebook)

That's it for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!