🌱 Purple Heart Ceremony + After School Programs + Kids' Cross Country

Good morning, neighbors! It's Kristen, your host of the Dunedin Patch newsletter. Let's get this Friday started off right with a quick dive into the most important things going on in town these days. Today you'll find news about these stories and more:

• A fencing course for beginners begins next month.
• The city's upcoming Purple Heart Recognition Ceremony.
• Registration opened for the city's Cross Country Program for kids.

But first, today's weather: Thunderstorms. High: 92 Low: 79.

Here are the top 3 stories today in Dunedin:

1. In honor of National Purple Heart Day, the City of Dunedin is hosting a Purple Heart Recognition Ceremony on Aug. 7 at 6 p.m. in Purple Heart Park. Stop by to pay tribute to all veterans, with a special focus on Purple Heart recipients. If you would like to honor a Purple Heart recipient with an engraved brick, learn more about the Purple Heart Commemorative Brick Program at the link. (Dunedin Gov)
2. Registration is now open for Dunedin Parks & Recreation's before and after school programs for kids in VPK through fifth grade. All programs will be held at Dunedin Elementary, Garrison-Jones Elementary, and San Jose Elementary Schools and include snacks and homework help. Kids will get to enjoy sports, games, crafts, music, holiday celebrations, and more. The morning program begins at 7:30 a.m., and the after-school program ends at 6 p.m. (Dunedin Gov)
3. Dunedin's Cross Country Program for kids between five and 15 kicks off next month, with the season running between Aug. 9 and Oct. 4. Practice will be held on Wednesdays between 6 and 7 p.m. in Highlander Park. Additionally, athletes will get to compete in four meets throughout the season. Register your kids online here or in person at the Dunedin Community Center. (City of Dunedin via Facebook)

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Today in Dunedin:

Friday, July 28

• Functional Fitness at the Hale Senior Activity Center (9 a.m.)
• Bingo at Dunedin VFW Post 2550 (10:30 a.m.)
• Kids Chess Club at the Dunedin Public Library (4:30 p.m.)
• 70's Dance Party at the Dunedin Golf Club (6 p.m.)
• Event for singles 30s-50s at The Honu (7 p.m.)
• Sunset Sound Bath in Kiwanis Park (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The Dunedin Public Library is holding an End of Summer Book Giveaway for kids up to 12 years old. Kids can take home one book from the youth department at no cost! (City of Dunedin via Facebook)
• Today is the last day to vote for the Dunedin Fire Station 61 in the 2023 People's Choice competition celebrating Florida's public safety architecture. You can vote for them online here. (City of Dunedin via Facebook)
• The Dunedin Community Center is hosting an eight-week fencing course for beginners starting Aug. 8. Classes are held on Tuesday nights between 7 and 8:30 p.m. Those interested must be eight years or older to participate. (Dunedin Community Center via Facebook)

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