🌱 Patriotic Golf Cart Parade + Blue Jays Event + Join CareLift

Hey, Dunedin! I'm here in your inbox as per usual to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on in town, including news about:

• A new Banned Book Outdoor Library in Dunedin.
• The Patriotic Golf Cart Parade ahead of Hometown USA.
• Volunteers are needed to help patients get to their medical appointments.

But first, today's weather: Humid with a stray t-storm. High: 90 Low: 80.

Here are the top 3 stories today in Dunedin:

1. There's plenty to do in Dunedin to celebrate Independence Day, including a Patriotic Golf Cart Parade on July 3 at 6:15 p.m. Golf carts decorated in red, white, and blue will leave the parking lot on New York Avenue and Virginia Street, drive through Mease Manor, and Downtown Dunedin. The parade will then head to TD Ballpark, where the city's Hometown USA event kicks off at 7 p.m. Learn more about these events and more at the link! (Dunedin Patch)
2. If you're unable to attend Hometown USA at TD Ballpark, the Blue Jays have a game scheduled for July 4 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are available here and are just $4! Attendees can grab hotdogs for just $2 at the stadium and participate in various other activities in the pavilion. In honor of Independence Day, the Blue Jays will be wearing special jerseys, and there will be a fireworks display after the game! (Dunedin Blue Jays via Facebook)
3. CareLift at BayCare is in need of volunteers to assist in their efforts providing patients with free rides to their medical appointments at BayCare hospitals in the area. Their office is based in Dunedin and serves areas from Largo to Palm Harbor. The service is available Monday through Friday and helps improve the lives of the most vulnerable people in our community. They're currently looking for drivers, driver's aides, and dispatchers. Anyone interested in making a positive impact can send an email to irene.brandenberger@baycare.org and Lauretta.fernandez@baycare.org or give them a call at 727-734-6046. (BayCare)

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Dunedin Patch Pic of the Day:

Thank you, Lisa Tilton, for sharing a photo of this beautiful mural!

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Today in Dunedin:

Tuesday, June 27

• Pancake Breakfast at the Hale Senior Activity Center (8:30 a.m.)
• Tuesday Movie Showing of "Love Sarah" at the Dunedin Library (2 p.m.)
• Dunedin Pride Art Show at Blur Nightclub (5 p.m.)
• Meet the Artists Event at The Hub (5:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• In honor of Pet Preparedness Month, the City of Dunedin reminds you to include your furry friends in any emergency plans created for your household. Don't wait for a looming hurricane to prepare! Learn what you can do to get ready here. (City of Dunedin via Facebook)
• Meet Sally, a rare orange female cat up for adoption at the SPCA Tapa Bay shelter. Not only is she special because of her coloring, but she's also incredibly playful and loves to cuddle. While she isn't comfortable around dogs, she has lived with other cats before. Stop by the SPCA to meet Sally and all of her feline friends looking for homes! (SPCA Tampa Bay via Facebook)
• Faith UCC in Dunedin announced its new Banned Book Outdoor Library, which contains various books that have been banned. The church invites anyone to stop by, borrow a book, and pass it on! "We wish this library to be one for books that school districts, libraries, and other places have banned in this climate of fear of knowledge and history ... May this Banned Books Library live long and educate, inspire, and be a beacon of hope in these times!" (Faith UCC Dunedin FL via Facebook)
• The City of Dunedin has some exciting employment opportunities available. Departments with open roles include community development, finance, fire, parks & recreation, and public works. Those interested can browse job opportunities here. (City of Dunedin via Facebook)

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• Join us for an evening of meditation and energy healing provided by Shabnam Hashemi RN (June 29)
• Disney Descendants, The musical (June 30)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right! I'll see you soon.