🌱National Wear Red Day + Tiny Tots Basketball + Blue Jays Celebration

Hello all! It's Kristen, your host of the Dunedin Daily. Keep reading for the most important things happening in town. Today we'll cover these stories and more...

• Next month's International Women's Day Luncheon
• Wear red today for Heart Health and National Wear Red Day
• More details on the Blue Jays Welcome Back Celebration

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A shower and thunderstorm. High: 72 Low: 52.

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Here are the top stories today in Dunedin:

1. Today, Feb. 3, is Heart Health & National Wear Red Day! Stop into the Dunedin Community Center wearing red to receive free admission to the Fitness Center and all group exercise classes. Additionally, those who wear red will receive a raffle ticket for the chance to win heart-healthy prizes! The City of Dunedin works hard to spread awareness about heart disease and promote a heart-healthy lifestyle. You can find a list of scheduled exercise classes at the link. (Dunedin Gov. | City of Dunedin via Facebook)
2. The City of Dunedin is hosting Tiny Tots Basketball for kids ages three to four on Tuesdays between 9:30 and 10:15 a.m. in the MLK Jr. Recreation Center. The first session will run from Feb. 7 to Feb. 28, with two more sessions in March and April. Kids who join will learn the basics of basketball, fundamental social skills, and sportsmanship in a non-competitive environment. Those interested can register their children online or in person at the MLK Jr. Recreation Center. (Dunedin Gov)
3. The Blue Jays Welcome Back Celebration is coming up on Feb. 19, and more details have been released about what attendees can expect. The event kicks off with a golf cart parade at 1 p.m., leading people from downtown Dunedin to TD Ballpark. The most festive golf cart will win two season tickets for the 2023 Toronto Blue Jays Spring Training season! Anyone interested in participating in the golf cart parade can sign up at DunedinGoesCarting.com. Once at TD Ballpark, guests will enjoy free hotdogs, free soda, music played by a local DJ, lawn games, inflatable, prizes from local vendors, and a chance to take photos out on the field! Stop by TD Ballpark between 1 and 5 p.m. to enjoy the festivities. (Our Sports Central)

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Today in Dunedin:

• Heart Health & National Wear Red Day at the Community Center (6 a.m.)
• Dunedin Downtown Market in Pioneer Park (9 a.m.)
• Book Signing at the Sandpiper Cafe (9 a.m.)
• Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale at the Public Library (9:30 a.m.)
• Piper on the Pier at the downtown marina (6 p.m.)
• Live music with SoulFish at the Dunedin American Legion Post 275 (6 p.m.)
• Performance of "Robin Hood and His Merry Men" at the Community Center (7 p.m.)
• Live music with Marbin at the Dunedin Brewery (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Check out the City of Dunedin's latest episode of Made in Dunedin featuring Rambling Rose, a florist located at 771 Main St. More than just a flower shop, Rambling Rose also sells other nick-nacks like teddy bears, barbecue sauce, and other items your loved ones will enjoy this Valentine's Day season! (City of Dunedin via Facebook)
• The Dunedin Public Library now offers a Career Online High School program, allowing anyone to earn an accredited high school diploma for free on their own time. The program also provides scholarships to qualified adult learners interested in a continued education program. (Dunedin Gov)
• In honor of Rosa Parks' birthday, Faith UCC of Dunedin is hosting a celebration on Feb. 4 at 3 p.m. Stop by to see their new mural and meet the artist! The celebration will also include music and cake. Those who can't attend in person can enjoy the celebration live on Facebook or YouTube. (Faith UCC Dunedin FL via Facebook)
• Dunedin resident and birding expert Jim McGinity of the Florida Avian Conservation is hosting Backyard Birding on Feb. 22 at 6:30 p.m. in the Dunedin Public Library. His presentation will focus on birding in the Dunedin area and the library's birding backpack program. No registration is required. (Dunedin Friends of the Library via Facebook)
• Congratulations to Dunedin High School Sophomore Trinity Clincy, who is nominated for Pinellas County Player of the Week! Clincy averaged 17 points and 10 steals during the team's three winning games last week. Vote for her here now through 9 a.m. on Saturday! (Dunedin High School via Facebook)
• The Dunedin Chamber of Commerce is hosting its Third Annual International Women's Day Luncheon on March 8 between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at Bon Appetit. The event will include speakers, swag bags, lunch, and more! All are welcome to attend. Tickets are available online now. (Dunedin Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)

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