🌱 Rare White Dolphin + Teen Henna Class + Virtual Author Talk

Morning, neighbors! It's Kristen, your host of the Patch newsletter. Come along for everything you need to know about what's happening around town, including updates on...

• Louden Avenue reopens to public traffic.
• A rare white dolphin was spotted off of Honeymoon Island.
• An upcoming Teen Henna Class at the Dunedin Public Library.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Dunedin today:

1. A rare white dolphin was spotted in the water at Honeymoon Island earlier this month. Steve Thompson was sitting on his balcony when he spotted the white dolphin in the water and captured the moment on video. You can see his video of the beautiful creature at the link. (FOX35)
2. Sunset Henna is holding a Teen Henna Class at the Dunedin Public Library on April 29 at 1 p.m. The workshop is ideal for teens between 12 and 18 interested in learning about henna's long history and how to do a simple flower design. Participants will work with some actual henna and get to take home a cone too! Registration is required to attend. Contact the library for more information and to register for the workshop. (Sunset Henna via Facebook)
3. Join New York Times Bestselling author of "Ordinary Grace," William Kent Krueger, for a virtual Author Talk event on April 27 at 8 p.m. Krueger will discuss his newest book in the Cork O’Connor series, "Fox Creek," and his other works. "Fox Creek" follows former sheriff Cork O'Connor "in a race against time to save his wife, a mysterious stranger, and an Ojibwe healer from bloodthirsty mercenaries." Those interested can register for the event at the link. (Dunedin Library)

Dunedin Patch Pic of the Day:

Thank you, Adele Philbrick, for sharing this beautiful sunset photo taken in Weaver Park!

Don't forget to take some photos for us while you're out and about in Dunedin this weekend! If you'd like to share any with the community, submit them 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:

• WOD Wars at the Dunedin Community Center (7 a.m.)
• Arbor Day Tree Give-Away at the Achieva Credit Union Corporate Headquarters (8 a.m.)
• Jewelry Making Sale at the Dunedin Fine Art Center (10 a.m.)
• Band Performance of "Mischief Managed" at the Community Center (3 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The City of Dunedin shared that Louden Avenue, between Wood Street and Virginia Street, is now open for normal traffic use. (City of Dunedin via Facebook)
• If you're at the Kiwanis Sprayground with your kids, don't forget to take them on frequent bathroom breaks. Prevent them from becoming the dreaded party pooper that forces everyone to leave the park! (City of Dunedin via Facebook)
• Registration is open for the Multi-City Youth CoEd Basketball League for kids ages 7 to 15. Evaluations will be held on April 29, May 6, and May 11. Games will be held on Tuesdays and Saturdays between June 3 and July 29. Those interested can register here. (City of Dunedin via Facebook)
• The Kiwanis Club of Dunedin is holding a fundraiser on April 16 at Dairy Rich in Palm Harbor. Twenty percent of all sales made throughout the day will be donated to the organization to help enhance the lives of children in the community. (Kiwanis Club of Dunedin via Facebook)
• The City of Dunedin shared a video featuring local artist Cindy Abell, the "Chandelorian of Dunedin." Watch the video to hear about her experience helping people create their own unique, personal chandeliers through her workshops! (City of Dunedin via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday off right. See you all next week for another update!