🌱 Community Bark Box + Wine & Cheese Pairing​ + Strike Out For AIDS

Hello again, everybody! It's Kristen, your host of the Dunedin Patch newsletter. Here's all the local news you need to know right now, including...

• Music Bingo at Woodwright Brewing Company.
• Community Bark Box helping pet owners in need.
• Register for the Annual Strike Out for AIDS bowling event.

But first, today's weather: Showers and a heavier t-storm. High: 91 Low: 79.

Here are the top 3 stories today in Dunedin:

1. Inspired by Little Free Library boxes, the women behind Rescue Not Retail in Dunedin created a Community Bark Box. The box offers a place for people to drop off donations and promotes rescue dog adoptions. Additionally, those in need of pet supplies and pet food can pick what they need whenever it's convenient for them. You can find the new Community Bark Box outside Bauer’s bar at 520 Douglas Ave. (Tampa Bay Newspapers)
2. Palate Culinary Services is hosting a Wine & Cheese Pairing Dinner on Sept. 15 at 6:30 p.m. in Kirk Hall. Guests will experience a cooking demonstration as well as a five-course meal. Each course will be paired with a glass of wine. Check out the full menu and get your tickets at the link. (It's All About The Food)
3. Empath Partners in Care and Suncoast Hospice Foundation will host its 16th Annual Strike Out for AIDS event on Aug. 26 at Dunedin Lanes between 6 and 9 p.m. Come dressed as your favorite comic book character and join the battle between Superheros and Villains on the lanes! Those interested can register at the link. (Suncoast Hospice Foundation)

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Today in Dunedin:

Wednesday, August 16

• Technology Class on LinkedIn at the Dunedin Public Library (10 a.m.)
• Casino Luncheon at the Hale Senior Activity Center (noon)
• Meet & Mingle at Bon Appetit (5:30 p.m.)
• Bonsai & Brews at Caledonia Brewing (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Dunedin High School congratulates senior Isabella Hoover for winning first place as a premier dancer at the Ohio Scottish Highland Games this summer! In addition to winning dance competitions and working on her high school diploma, she is also a full-time student at SPC! (Dunedin High School via Facebook)
• Meet Mojo, a 2-year-old good boy up for adoption at Pinellas County Animal Services! Mojo is 60 pounds of cuddles. While he enjoys relaxing, he also loves a good adventure. Meet him and all of his furry friends in need of homes at the shelter today! (Pinellas County Animal Services via Facebook)
• Greater Dunedin Little League shared a 20 percent off coupon at Dick's Sporting Goods. Click the link to get a discount on equipment for the fall! (Greater Dunedin Little League via Facebook)
• Head to Woodwright Brewing Company at 7 p.m. on Sept. 2 for 2000's Music Bingo with Molly and Elise. Dress in your best turn-of-the-century attire and sing along to some epic tunes!

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• Make A Difference Fishing Tournament Benefit Auction (August 19)
• Taxes in Retirement Seminar on August 22nd and 24th at Largo Public Library (August 22)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday! I'll see you soon.