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🌱 Birding Backpacks Coming Soon + Sunset Music Series At Weaver Park

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Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know going on today.

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Sunny and pleasant. High: 83 Low: 66.

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Here are the top three stories in Dunedin today:

  1. Birding backpacks are coming to the Dunedin Public Library! These backpacks will contain everything you would need to go bird watching. The idea was inspired by the Palm Beach County library system and Library Director Phyllis Gorshe who explained that starting this summer, you can check out a backpack that has binoculars and everything needed for birding and bird watching. Read the full article to learn more about how Gorshe is helping the library get back on track after the pandemic. (Tampa Bay Newspapers)
  2. Toronto Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo isn't shedding any tears for unvaccinated opposing players that can't enter Canada. "Rules are rules," he said. "That's why we couldn't play in Toronto for two years ... Nobody cared about us when we were in Dunedin." Canada's current border regulations require anyone entering the country to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and professional athletes aren't exempt from this policy. Players who are unable to play in Toronto can be placed on the restricted list. The Oakland Athletics placed three players on the list over the weekend and the Boston Red Sox will have to do the same for multiple unvaccinated players next week. (The Score)
  3. Grab your blanket or lawn chairs and get ready for the City of Dunedin's free Sunset Music Series at Weaver Park next month. The schedule includes reggae fusion band Undercover Rasta on May 6, the classic rock band More is More on May 13, the 90s alternative band Fuse Box on May 20 and the blues group the Wendy Barmore Band on May 27. All performances begin at 7:00 PM. Concessions will be available for food and drinks. (Dunedin Gov)

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Today in Dunedin:

  • The Dunedin 3 O'Clock Big Band Concert at the Hale Senior Activity Center (3:00 PM)
  • Candlelight Yoga at Studio 3 (6:30 PM)
  • Wine and Cheese Tasting at the Fenway Hotel (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

  • REMINDER: The City of Dunedin's Family Fun Fest is scheduled for Friday, April 22 between 6:00 and 10:00 PM at Highlander Park. This free, family event will include activities, games, inflatables, music, and an outdoor movie in the park. Sing 2 will be played on a large, outdoor screen at sunset. (Facebook | Dunedin Gov)
  • CORRECTION: The Dunedin Daily announced that Pinellas County Schools are offering an in-person Mentor Workshop on April 22 at 8:00 AM in last week's newsletter. The workshop is for adults in the community, NOT students as previously mentioned. We apologize for any confusion! Be sure to sign up online if you're interested! (Facebook | Sign Up)
  • The City of Dunedin puts the spotlight on local volunteer, Meredith McMurray in celebration of National Volunteer Week. McMurray is a volunteer for Dunedin Friends of the Library. Her favorite book is "The Heart Goes Last" by Margaret Atwood. (Facebook)
  • Attention local writers: The Dunedin Writers' Group is looking for new members! The diverse group of professionals has written three anthologies that can be purchased from Back in the Day Books and the Dunedin Fine Arts Center. The group meets every Friday morning at 9:30 AM for critiques at the Dunedin Public Library. Join the Facebook group to learn more. (Facebook | Dunedin Gov)
  • Learn how to roll your own sushi with The Fenway Hotel's own in-house sushi chef! The class will be held at the hotel on April 27 between 6:00 and 8:00 PM. Tickets are $45 per person and are limited to 15 people. Buy tickets online now! (Fenway Hotel)

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