🌱 Float-In Movie Event + Birding By Ear + Food Waste Prevention Week

Hello, Dunedin! I'm here in your inbox per usual to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on around town. In today's issue, we have these stories and more:

• Dunedin Pride Gay-Lah tickets are now on sale.
• A Float-In Movie event is scheduled for next month.
• Learn how to identify a bird based on its call.

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Now, today's weather: Breezy in the afternoon. High: 81 Low: 65.

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Here are the top stories in Dunedin today:

1. Save the date! Dunedin Parks & Recreation is hosting a Float-In Movie event on May 19 at the Highlander Pool. Doors open at 6 p.m. for games and trivia! Bring your single-person pool floats to enjoy a presentation of "The Big Green" from the water. The 1995 kid-friendly soccer movie will begin at dark. Tickets are $6 per person and can be purchased online here or in person at the Dunedin Community Center. (City of Dunedin via Facebook)
2. Are you interested in learning how to identify a bird based on its call? If yes, then sign up for Friends of the Island Parks' Birding by Ear event scheduled for April 16 between 1 and 2 p.m. During the one-hour program, park volunteer Ray Dabkowski will demonstrate ways to develop your listening skills, explain sonograms and mnemonics, and offer advice on the best apps to help you identify birds. The cost to participate is $35 per person. Those interested should meet in the Rotary Centennial Nature Center at Honeymoon Island State Park on April 16. (Friends of the Island Parks via Facebook)
3. The City of Dunedin invites everyone to participate in Florida Food Waste Prevention Week now through April 16. They aim to raise awareness of the impacts reducing your food waste can have, including saving money, reducing hunger in our community, and decreasing the impact waste has on the environment. Resources are available here to learn more about food waste prevention and tips on how you can help. (Dunedin Gov)

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Dunedin Patch Pic of the Day:

Check out this incredible photo of a cocoon sent in by Linda Bridge! I'll share the photo she took of what came out of the cocoon in tomorrow's newsletter!

Don't forget to send me photos for the new Inspired by Dunedin section! I know there are plenty of artists in our community who would love to share their work with the community. Submit pictures to Dunedin@Patch.com for consideration! Please confirm in the email that you own the rights to the photo and that Patch has permission to republish it.

Today in Dunedin:

• Free Seminar on Hiring a Contractor at the Hale Senior Activity Center (10 a.m.)
• Beginner's Tai Chi Class at the Dunedin Community Center (2 p.m.)
• Sunset Beach Yoga on Honeymoon Island (6:30 p.m.)
• Dunedin Blue Jays Opening Day at TD Ballpark (6:30 p.m.)
• April Book Club at Fenway Hotel (7 p.m.)
• Liter of Laughs Comedy Open Mic at the Dunedin Brewery (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Everyone loves free things, and in the City of Dunedin, there is plenty you can do without pulling out your wallet. From the various parks, art galleries that offer free admission, bike trails, and more, it's easy to find something for you and your family to do without spending a dime. Learn more about all our city has to offer here. (City of Dunedin via Facebook)
• Tampa Bay "Swifties" are in a tizzy with Taylor Swift's upcoming concert, and the staff at SPCA Tampa Bay are no exception! To honor the musician's visit to the area, they've named some of their puppies up for adoption after her songs. Click on the link to meet Betty, Karma, Marjorie, and Willow! (SPCA Tampa Bay via Facebook)
• The Dunedin Public Library is holding a workshop for 11th graders and parents on the college application process on April 12 at 7 p.m. Dr. Jennifer Haber from My Prep Scholar will go over the best practices for selecting colleges, help attendees gain a better understanding of the process, and work through college applications. (City of Dunedin via Facebook)
• Dunedin High School congratulates 11th-grade entrepreneurs Cameron Walsh, Arlen Martinez, and Cyniah Green for their big win at the first Innovator's Showcase at Raymond James Financial. According to the school's post, one team from each school competed in the pitch event, and DHS won. Congrats! (Dunedin High School via Facebook)
• The City of Dunedin reminds residents to stop by the Hale Senior Activity Center every Tuesday morning between 8:30 and 9:30 a.m. for breakfast! The meal includes pancakes, maple syrup, sausage, bacon, fruit, coffee, and juice. It costs just $4 with a rec card and $5 without. (City of Dunedin via Facebook)
• Tickets are now on sale for the Dunedin Pride Gay-Lah on June 17, a special event that will kick off Pride Week. Even though it's a few months away, tickets will sell out fast, so be sure to get yours now if you plan to attend! (Dunedin Pride via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right! See you all tomorrow for your next update.