🌱 Dunedin's Family FunFest + Sidewalk Snapshots + Hudson Valley Swim​

Good morning, neighbors! It's Wednesday in Dunedin, and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in our community, including updates on:

• Tickets to Bike Night at TD Ballpark.
• Dunedin's upcoming Family FunFest event.
• A collection of Sidewalk Snapshots at the library.

But first, today's weather: Partly sunny. High: 84 Low: 66.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Dunedin:

1. The City of Dunedin's Family FunFest event is this Friday, April 21, between 6 and 10 p.m. in Highlander Park. Spend the day with the family enjoying activities, games, music, food, and inflatables. A kid-friendly talent showcase will be held throughout the event, followed by a movie at dark. Be sure to bring the kids to this free fest! (Dunedin Gov)
2. Thanks to a community challenge grant from AARP, a collection of Sidewalk Snapshots can be found along the front of the Dunedin Public Library. The rotating collection offers snapshots of Dunedin's history, things happening at the library, and more. Right now, the collection includes information about the Kellogg Mansion 3D Immersive Experience and plants salvaged from the mansion by the Dunedin Garden Club. Be sure to check them out the next time you're in the area! (Dunedin Friends of the Library)
3. A new Hudson Valley Swim location is coming to Dunedin on July 1. They offer swimming lessons to students of all ages and abilities. Classes at basic levels teach safety and survival skills. Additionally, classes are also available at intermediate and advanced levels. Those interested can participate in group classes, private lessons, and specialized instruction for competitive athletes or students with special needs. An address for the new location has not been released yet. (HV Swim)

Dunedin Patch Pic of the Day:

Check out this photo of a beautiful Osprey shared by Judi Kiefer!

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Today in Dunedin:

• Italian Feast Luncheon at the Hale Senior Activity Center (noon)
• Water Safety Pop-Up Event at Weaver Park (3 p.m.)
• The Dunedin 3 O'Clock Big Band at the Hale Senior Activity Center (3 p.m.)
• Boozy, Banned Book Club at Cueni Brewing Co. (7 p.m.)
• Bonsai & Brews at Caledonia Brewing (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Have your heard? Dunedin was voted one of the best small towns in the south by Southern Living! (City of Dunedin via Facebook)
• The Dunedin Blue Jays honored Pat Skunda last week by naming him the 2022 FSL groundskeeper of the year! Click the link to see a photo of Director of Florida Operations Shelby Nelson, and the Regional Supervisor of the Florida State League Andy Shultz presenting Skunda with the award. (Dunedin Blue Jays via Facebook)
• Hurricane Eddie's is hosting a Paint Night event on April 24 between 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. Attendees will paint a "Turtle Guide." No experience is necessary. (Sunsets by Brush)
• Join the Dunedin Blue Jays for Bike Night at TD Ballpark on April 28. A pregame bike ride and tour will kick off at 4 p.m. Then, throughout the game against the Bradenton Marauders, guests can win bike accessories, bike tours, and more that will be raffled off. The grand prize raffle at the end of the night is an electric bike! Get your tickets here. (Dunedin Blue Jays via Facebook)

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That's it for today! See you tomorrow for your next update.