🌱 New Postmaster + Trendy Treats Event + The Backpack Lady Project

Hello all! I'm here with your fresh copy of the Dunedin Patch newsletter, filled with all the community information you need to know right now. Including updates on...

• An update for reclaimed water customers in Dunedin.
• Meet Dunedin post office's new postmaster.
• The Backpack Lady Project's 2023 donations and how it got started.

But first, today's weather: A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 95 Low: 82.

Here are the top 3 stories in Dunedin today:

1. Meet Craig Haumann, Dunedin post office's new postmaster! Haumann began his career as a letter carrier in St. Petersburg 24 years ago, moving up through the ranks as a supervisor, manager, and postmaster in Safety Harbor. Originally from the Midwest, Haumann moved to Florida in 1984. Congratulations, and welcome to Dunedin! (Tampa Bay Newspapers)
2. Kids between 9 and 14 are invited to a Trendy Treats event on Aug. 18 between 6:30 and 8:30 at the MLK Jr. Recreation Center. The "Wacky Taste Testers" will create two viral food sensations, including biscuit pizza waffles. Register your kids online at the link to participate. (Dunedin Gov)
3. The Backpack Lady Project, a nonprofit founded by Dunedin resident Rob Ditro, will donate 2,000 backpacks to students in need in Pinellas and Pasco counties. Ditro started the organization to honor his late mother, Phyllis, after discovering that she had been anonymously donating backpacks full of school supplies for years. After she passed, he decided to continue her mission. Read more about his story at the link! (Tampa Bay Newspapers)

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Today in Dunedin:

Friday, August 11

• Dunedin Writers Group at the Dunedin Public Library (9:30 a.m.)
• Bingo and Coffee at VFW Post 2550 (10:30 a.m.)
• Party and Benefit with The Backpack Lady Project at Hurricane Eddie's (5 p.m.)
• "Summer Breeze" Art Reception at Stirling Art Studios & Gallery (5:30 p.m.)
• 2nd Friday Kids' Night Out at Art from the Heart Cafe (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The City of Dunedin reminds reclaimed water customers that water pressure can decline when the area experiences very dry weather conditions and high demand from customers. They will provide updates when the tanks have been refilled. (Dunedin Gov)
• Check out photos shared by the City of Dunedin of the construction progress in front of Casa Tina's. The photos show Silva Cells being installed, which are "flexible, modular soil containment systems that allow street trees to continue growing their roots in an urban setting." (City of Dunedin Florida - Government via Facebook)
• The Dunedin American Legion Post 275 is collecting toiletries for Bay Pines, including deodorant, razors, shaving cream, lotion, and more. Bring your donations to Post 275 and place them in the box located in the conference room. (Dunedin American Legion Post 275 via Facebook)
• The Pinellas County Government Department of Solid Waste will hold a Household Chemical Collection Event on Aug. 12 between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. in Clearwater. Check the link for the address, a list of accepted items, and more. (City of Dunedin via Facebook)

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That's it for today. I'll see you around!