🌱 Newcomers Club Luncheon + Silkworms Bring Spring + Vicki's Bees

Hello, and happy Tuesday! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Today's issue includes...

• Dunedin Mythcon downtown this weekend
• A lunch on Dunedin’s Sister City ties to Stirling, Scotland
• Check out local beekeepers at Vicki's Bees

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Here are the top stories in Dunedin today:

1. If you're interested in learning more about Dunedin’s Sister City ties to Stirling, Scotland, the Newcomers Club of Dunedin is hosting a luncheon on March 9 at the Dunedin Golf Club at noon. The assistant to the city administrator, Nicole Delfino, will host the lunch and share fun photos and facts about the connection. Tickets are $23 and include lunch. To reserve your spot, call Rosemary O’Hara at 813-468-0633. (Dunedin Patch)
2. Ever wonder what those green worms dangling from the trees are? These lime-green silkworms are a sign that spring is just around the corner. According to the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, silkworms "munch on the leaves of oak trees before creating a cocoon and becoming oak leafier moths or oak leafrollers." While they can be annoying, these little critters are harmless and tend to stick around for just a few weeks. (City of Dunedin via Facebook | Tampa Bay Times)
3. Local beekeepers at Vicki's Bees now offer artisan, hand-crafted, organic Wildflower Infused Honey. They offer honey in a variety of flavors, including blueberry, raspberry, sweet orange zest, French lavender, peppermint, and more. Show them your support by following them on Facebook! To put in an order or learn more about their honey, send them a message or call them at 727-288-8341. (Vicki's Bees via Facebook)

Dunedin Patch Pic of the Day:

Thank you, Linda Morgan, for sharing this photo taken by Ken Valeri of an osprey enjoying a meal.

Want to see your Dunedin photo here? Submit it 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:

• Senior Scams Seminar at the Hale Senior Activity Center (10 a.m.)
• Stay & Play Cheerio Craft in Weaver Park (10:20 a.m.)
• Breweries of Dunedin Pub Crawl at 7venth Sun Brewery (4 p.m.)
• George Caleb Bingham and the River Paintings at the DFAC (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Did you know that March 6 to March 10 is National School Breakfast Week? Pinellas County Schools reminds all parents that breakfast is free for all students at their school cafeteria. Learn more about the county's food program here. (Pinellas County Schools via Facebook)
• The City of Dunedin is looking for residents interested in getting more involved with your city and the Architectural Review Committee. Members will help establish architectural guidelines, review compatibility, and much more in Dunedin. Learn more about the committee and how to apply here. (City of Dunedin via Facebook)
• The Dunedin History Museum is hosting Dunedin Mythcon this weekend, March 11, between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Stop by the museum to check out its new exhibit, "Monsters, Myths, and Magic in the Sunshine State," and experience a day of stories, tales, myths, and legends. Guests can shop with vendors, participate in a cosplay contest, and enjoy a showing of "Creature from the Black Lagoon" in Pioneer Park. Tickets are on sale now. (Dunedin History Museum)

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That's it for today! See you tomorrow for your next update.