🌱 Celebration Of Life Event + Highland Games Parade + Family FunFest​

Hi all! I'm back with your new edition of the Dunedin Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town, including...

• The county's 2023 Pinellas Trail User Survey.
• A Celebration of Life honoring the late Wendy Barmore.
• The annual Highland Games & Festival kick-off celebration.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Dunedin today:

1. The late Wendy Barmore's Celebration of Life is scheduled for April 22 at 4 p.m. in Edgewater Park. The Whitaker and Barmore families have organized a "Life is Music" event that will include food, drinks, and live music. Speakers will honor Wendy between 4:15 and 5:15 p.m., followed by a performance with Wendy's band. Other musicians will also perform until 8:30 p.m. The event is open to the public and will be live streamed for anyone who can't make it in person. (Cindy Anderson via Facebook)
2. Ahead of the Dunedin Highland Games & Festival, a kick-off celebration is planned for March 31 at 6 p.m. in Downtown Dunedin. Enjoy the traditional Pipe Band and Clan March down Main Street, beginning at 6:30 p.m. After the parade, the Highland Games Block Party will immediately begin on Broadway. Guests can stop by to enjoy live music until 10 p.m. (Dunedin Highland Games & Festival via Facebook)
3. Save the date! The City of Dunedin is hosting Dunedin Family FunFest on April 21 in Highlander Park between 6 and 10 p.m. This free, family-friendly event will offer a ton of activities, games, and inflatables for kids to enjoy. Entertainment will include live music and a talent showcase performed by local residents. Those who want to be considered for the talent showcase can click the link for more details. The evening will finish off with a family-friendly outdoor movie shown at dark. (City of Dunedin via Facebook)

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Today in Dunedin:

• Trunk to Treasure Rummage Sale at the First United Methodist Church (8:30 a.m.)
• Dunedin Downtown Market in Pioneer Park (9 a.m.)
• Cold Process Soap Workshop 101 at Jade Soap Shop (10 a.m.)
• Seafood Festival in Edgewater Park (noon)
• Pinellas Festival of Community Bands in Highlander Park (2 p.m.)
• Dunedin New World Celts Whisky Tasting at the Dunedin Golf Club (7 p.m.)
• Piper on the Pier at the downtown marina (7:45 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The City of Dunedin asks residents to take the 2023 Pinellas Trail User Survey to allow them to better understand how people use the trail. Your thoughts and opinions will be used to inform future trail planning decisions throughout Pinellas County. Take the survey here. (City of Dunedin via Facebook)
• The Humane Society of Tampa Bay is holding a "Name Your Price" adoption event between March 27 and April 2. During this special event, you get to choose how much your adoption fee is on dogs over 40 pounds, cats over one year old, and all pocket pets. (WTSP.com)
• Dunedin High School featured senior Elijah Lopez, who started attending DHS just a few months ago. Since then, "he has made new connections, found teachers that care, and has earned all A’s and B’s this past quarter." Elijah is also an incredible artist! Check out some photos of his work shared at the link! (Dunedin High School via Facebook)
• The City of Dunedin is holding a Summer Golf Camp for kids ages 5 to 17 at the Stirling Park Driving Range. Kids will learn the fundamental skills of the game from PGA Professional Paul Sylvester. The camp will run from May 30 to Aug. 4, Mondays through Thursdays, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Those interested can register for any of Dunedin's summer camp programs here. (City of Dunedin via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. I'll catch up with you all next week with another update!