🌱 Pickleball Courts + Purple Heart Jersey + Back-To-School Benefit

Hi all! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh copy of the Dunedin Patch newsletter, fresh off the presses. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in the community today. In today's issue, you'll find news about these stories and more...

• An upcoming cancer fundraiser will offer carnival games, pizza, and more.
• Pickleball courts are coming to a nearby park.
• Attend Hurricane Eddie's benefit to support kids going back to school.

But first, today's weather: An afternoon thunderstorm. High: 91 Low: 79.

Here are the top 3 stories in Dunedin today:

1. Dunedin city commissioners decided to repurpose the three tennis courts at Eagle Scout Park by converting them into pickleball courts. This was decided after residents expressed they were against having pickleball courts at Stirling Park, which the city plans to update with new trails, benches, and plant life. It's unlikely a dog park will be built in Stirling Park as pet waste is considered a stormwater pollutant, but the city is considering turning it into a park dedicated to veterans. (TBN Weekly)
2. The Dunedin Blue Jays are holding an online auction for the team's Purple Heart Jersey now through Aug. 6 at 8 p.m. Fans can bid on one of 25 jerseys available in various sizes. Proceeds from the auction will be donated to the Military Order of the Purple Heart. Check out some of the players wearing the jersey at the link or in person on Aug. 6 at noon at TD Ballpark! (Dunedin Blue Jays via Facebook)
3. Hurricane Eddie's is hosting a Second Friday Party & Benefit on Aug. 11 between 5 and 11 p.m. Guests will enjoy $10 bingo, a 50/50 raffle, and more! All proceeds will be donated to The Backpack Lady Project, an organization dedicated to ensuring kids start the school year off right with everything they need. A donation box for school supplies will also be on site. (Hurricane Eddie's via Facebook)

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Today in Dunedin:

Friday, August 4

• Back-to-School Lemonade Stand on Taylor Avenue (11:30 a.m.)
• Live music with Dual Exhaust at the VFW Post 2550 (6 p.m.)
• Coffee & Concerts at Bonsai Beverage Co. (7 p.m.)
• Alex and Will's Okie Dokie Karaoke at Caledonia Brewing (9 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Any moms looking for a fun activity for the kids can join FIT4MOM at the Kiwanis Sprayground on Aug. 8 at 10:30 a.m. for a group playdate. Kids can cool off in the water and enjoy the playground afterward. (FIT4MOM via Facebook)
• Paddywagon Dunedin is hosting the Second Annual Sheila's Shindig on Aug. 12 between 2 and 10 p.m. The event will feature raffles, vendors, pizza, carnival games, and live music to help raise money for The American Cancer Society. (Paddywagon Dunedin via Facebook)
• The Connector Club is hosting a Mompreneur Networking Social on Aug. 10 at 10:30 a.m. at Clear Sky Draught Haus. Those interested can stop by to connect and network with other small business owners in a kid-friendly environment. (The Connector Club via Facebook)

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