🌱 Mindfulness For Chronic Pain + 'The Prophets' Author + School Expo

Hello, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning with everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town. Today you'll read about:

• Christmas in July Bingo at the ELKS Lodge.
• A mindfulness class for chronic pain at the library.
• The Back to School Open House & Expo happening this week.

But first, today's weather: A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 92 Low: 80.

Here are the top 3 stories today in Dunedin:

1. The Dunedin Public Library is hosting Mindfulness for Chronic Pain on Aug. 9 at noon in the community meeting room. Attendees will be led by nurse and mindfulness instructor Marisela in a one-hour session designed to reduce chronic pain. Register online today to begin your self-care routine using mindfulness practices that have been shown to decrease pain flare-ups. (Dunedin Public Library)
2. New York Times bestselling author Robert Jones Jr. will be featured in an upcoming Virtual Author Talk event on Aug. 15 at 4 p.m. He will be discussing his debut and award-winning novel, "The Prophets," about love between two slaves. Their relationship is put to the test when another slave "seeks to gain favor by preaching the master’s gospel on the plantation," causing those enslaved to turn against each other. Those interested in attending this event can register at the link. (Dunedin Public Library)
3. Don't forget to stop by the City of Dunedin's Back to School Open House & Expo on Thursday, July 27, between 6 and 7:30 p.m. at the MLK Jr. Recreation Center. This is a free event that offers parents and students vital information for the upcoming school year, including options for before and after school activities. The first 200 school-aged kids will receive a free backpack filled with school supplies, so be sure to get there early! (City of Dunedin via Facebook)

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Today in Dunedin:

Wednesday, July 26

• Intro to Excel Class at the Dunedin Public Library (10 a.m.)
• In the News at the Hale Senior Activity Center (2 p.m.)
• Community Public “Listening Session” at City Call (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The Dunedin Blue Jays posted their 2024 Spring Training schedule so fans can start planning their trips to TD Ballpark! (Dunedin Blue Jays via Facebook)
• SPCA Tampa Bay is hosting Pocket Pet Palooza, which allows you to adopt any of the small pets in their shelter for free! They have over 100 small animals and livestock available for adoption, including guinea pigs, rabbits, ducks, chickens, mice, hamsters, and birds. (SPCA Tampa Bay via Facebook)
• Kids had a great time with storyteller and puppeteer Katie Adams as she performed a colorful shadow puppet show at the Dunedin Public Library! In case you missed out, check out the video shared by the city online. (City of Dunedin via Facebook)
• Stop by Caledonia Brewing on Aug. 2 at 5:30 p.m. for an Annual Backpack Stuffing Party hosted by The Backpack Lady Project. Help volunteers fill backpacks with school supplies for the kids of Pinellas County. (The Backpack Lady Project via Facebook)
• The Dunedin-Clearwater ELKS Lodge is hosting Christmas in July Bingo on July 30 at 5 p.m. Wear your holiday best for a chance to win exciting Christmas-themed prizes! (ELKS Lodge via Facebook)

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