🌱 Mental Health Conference + Citizen Survey + Casino-Themed Luncheon

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Here are the top three stories today in Dunedin:

1. The House of Mercy & Encouragement Foundation is holding a Help, Hope, & Healing mental health conference on September 17 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Dunedin. Speakers at the event will include professional physicians, nurses, teachers, therapists, psychologists, and more. There will also be exhibitor tables set up with special resources on mental health and wellness in the community. The event will cover a variety of conditions including depression, anxiety, ADHD, grief and autism. Tickets are available online and are $25 for adults and $15 for teens. (Newsbreak)
2. Dunedin City Manager Jennifer Bramley revealed the results of the city's 2022 Citizen Satisfaction Survey residents were asked to take earlier this year. Overall, the city received a satisfaction rating of 93.6 percent. Among all city services, satisfaction was top rated amongst fire, EMS, the Dunedin public library, Parks and Recreation and Solid Waste and Recycling. A few areas where the city showed marked improvements were business opportunities at 85.3 percent, communications at 84.1 percent, and public transportation at 72 percent. The city continues to work diligently to improve these aspects by supporting local businesses, providing more direct and useful public information, and offering alternative means of transportation. Watch the full video to learn more about the survey results. (Dunedin Patch | YouTube)
3. A casino-themed luncheon is scheduled for August 17 at noon in the Hale Senior Activity Center. Put your betting hats on and try your luck at blackjack, craps, horse, or even roulette! The games are purely for fun using fake money only. No real money or gambling services of any kind is offered or provided. Those interested must register for the event by August 12 either in person at the activity center or online. (Dunedin Patch)

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Today in Dunedin:

• Free yoga class at The Patch Dunedin (8:15 a.m.)
• Dunedin Downtown Market in the Dunedin History Museum parking lot (9 a.m.)
• Virtual Socrates Café at the Dunedin Public Library (10 a.m.)
• Dunedin Stars bowling league at Dunedin Lanes (noon)
• Children Flamenco class at Universal Flamenco (2:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More of Dunedin is expanding and offering a nationwide incentive for veterans and first responders. The incentive program includes a 20% discount on the initial investment and waives annual royalty fees for one year. The veteran-focused initiative aims to help veterans and first responders fulfill their dreams of owning a small business. (Big Frog Franchise)
• Reminder: Dunedin's Purple Heart Recognition Ceremony is this Sunday at 6 p.m. in Purple Heart Park. All residents are welcome. (Dunedin Gov)
• Vendor applications are now open for Dunedin Wines The Blues on Nov 12! Those interested can apply online for consideration. The deadline is November 7. (Apply here)
• The city of Dunedin is hiring a Multimedia Public Information Coordinator to coordinate public information and assist with community engagement related to the conception, design, creation, development, and production of media. Learn more about the position and how to apply at the link. (Job Description)

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