🌱 Author Talk With Lana Harper + Robin Hood Show + Shredding Event

Morning, everybody! It's Kristen, your host of the Dunedin Daily — here to present the most important things happening in town these days. Today we'll cover these stories and more...

• Upcoming road closures downtown
• A virtual author talk event with Lana Harper
• Dunedin Showcase Kids Theater performances of "Robin Hood and His Merry Men"

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 64 Low: 48.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Dunedin:

1. The Dunedin Public Library is hosting an Author Talk with Lana Harper on Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. This virtual event will feature a conversation with the New York Times bestselling author best known for her series titled, "The Witches of Thistle Grove." She will largely focus on the third installment of the series, "Back in a Spell." Click the link to learn more about the book and how to register for the event. (Dunedin Public Library)
2. Two Dunedin Showcase Kids Theater performances of "Robin Hood and His Merry Men" are scheduled for next month in the Dunedin Community Center. The shows will be on Friday, Feb. 3, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 4, at 3 p.m. According to the description, "Robin Hood, with the help of his merry men (which are mostly girls) rob from the rich, give to the poor, and save the fair Maid Marian." Tickets are just $8, so bring the whole family! (Dunedin Gov)
3. SHREDFEST 2023, a free, secure paper shredding event, is scheduled for Jan. 28 between 8 a.m. and noon at the Achieva Credit Union located at 1659 Achieva Way in Dunedin. Residents are allowed to bring up to five boxes of documents that need to be shredded. Place the documents in disposable boxes in your trunk before heading to this simple drive-thru event. Learn more about what can be shredded at the link. (Dunedin Gov)

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Today in Dunedin:

• Senior Awareness Fair at the Hale Senior Activity Center (9 a.m.)
• Dunedin Downtown Market in Pioneer Park (9 a.m.)
• Piper on the Pier on the downtown marina (6 p.m.)
• Watch & Play at the MLK Jr. Rec Center (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The City of Dunedin has announced there will be road closures around the new City Hall building between Feb. 6 and Feb. 10. Residents should expect delays as contractors pave portions of Milwaukee Avenue, Virginia Street, and Louden Avenue. A map of street closures is available at the link. The new City Hall facility is expected to open in February! (Dunedin Gov)
• Dunedin Blue Jays Spring Training Home Opener is coming up on Feb. 26! The team is celebrating with a beach towel giveaway so be sure to get your tickets now! (Dunedin Blue Jays via Facebook)
• The City of Dunedin is looking for park maintenance workers! If you prefer to work outdoors and have landscaping or grounds management experience, this may be just what you're looking for. Learn more about the position and how to apply here. (City of Dunedin via Facebook)
• Bingo is back at the Dunedin American Legion Post 275 and kicks off today, Jan. 27! Early bird games start at 12:15 p.m. Don't miss lunch, served between 11 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. (Dunedin American Legion Post 275 via Facebook)
• Pinellas County Animal Services is looking for volunteers to walk and foster their shelter dogs! Learn more about how you can get involved and apply to volunteer here. (Pinellas County Animal Services via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!