🌱 Rainbow Dinner + Fun In The Sun Event + Preserve Presentation

Hello all! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through all the most important things happening locally. Today you'll learn about:

• Dunedin's improved interface for paying online bills.
• Rainbow Dinner at The Honu in celebration of Pride Month.
• Fun in the Sun event at TD Ballpark.

But first, today's weather: Humid with a stray t-storm. High: 82 Low: 70.

Here are the top 3 stories in Dunedin today:

1. The Honu is hosting a Rainbow Dinner on June 22 between 5 and 10 p.m. featuring a dish that includes all of the colors of the rainbow. The dish costs $20.23 and includes Huli chicken, roasted sweet potato, yellow squash, green salad with blueberry orange dressing, and ube sour cream cake. No reservations are required. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Caregivers Wellness Program, a local nonprofit that supports older members of the LGBTQ+ community. (The Honu via Facebook)
2. Celebrate "Fun in the Sun" this Saturday, May 27, at TD Ballpark at 6:30 p.m. while the Dunedin Blue Jays take on the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels! The family-friendly event will offer an inflatable course on the pavilion, face painting, balloon art, kite-making, and more. Additionally, all kids will get the chance to run the bases after the final out! Get your tickets to the game here. TD Ballpark hosts Family Saturdays every weekend, so be sure to check their game schedule for family-friendly game days! (Dunedin Blue Jays via Facebook)
3. Join our city arborist Craig Wilson at the Dunedin Public Library on June 1 at 1 p.m. for a Gladys Douglas Preserve Presentation. Attendees will learn about the critically endangered scrub habitat, part of the preserve that contains the largest undeveloped sandy ecosystem in North Pinellas County, and the preserve's 143 native plant species. This two-part presentation also includes a walk through the preserve on June 1 at 8:30 a.m. Learn more about the presentation at the link. (Dunedin Library)

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Today in Dunedin:

• Equipment Rodeo in Highlander Park (8 a.m.)
• Alzheimer Caregiver Support Group at the Hale Senior Activity Center (10 a.m.)
• In the News at the Hale Senior Activity Center (2 p.m.)
• Sip into the Bold Flavors of Paso Robles at Grape Bottle (7:45 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Metropower, a major electrical contractor serving the greater southeastern U.S., recently visited Dunedin High School to congratulate senior Josh Ward for winning the SkillsUSA Electrical Construction Wiring competition. They presented Ward with various tools and apparel to encourage his career as an electrician and support his goal of becoming a master licensed electrician. Congratulations, Josh Ward! (Dunedin High School via Facebook)
• The City of Dunedin has improved its online interface to give residents a safer, faster, and more convenient way to pay their utility bills. Those interested can learn more here. Residents who prefer to drop off their utility bill payments can do so by visiting the Utility Billing Drop Box located outside of the front door of the new City Hall building. (City of Dunedin via Facebook)
• The City of Dunedin is conducting a Business Survey now through the end of June for local business owners. Those interested in taking the survey can do so here. (City of Dunedin via Facebook)
• Dunedin Pride will be at the new City Hall Building on June 1 at 10:30 a.m. for the raising of the Pride flag! All are welcome to attend and watch. If you're looking for more information about the LGBTQ+ community, Dunedin Pride has resources available here. Learn what you can do to support the LGBTQ+ community, reading suggestions, community resources, and more. (Dunedin Pride)

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