🌱 Senior Community Fair + 3 O'Clock Big Band + Lifeguards Needed

Hello neighbors! It's Kristen, your host of the Dunedin Patch newsletter. Here's what you need to know about what's happening these days in town. Today you'll read about...

• When Highlander Pool is reopening for the season.
• A free community vendor fair for seniors at Mease Life.
• An upcoming performance by the Dunedin 3 O'Clock Big Band.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Dunedin today:

1. Mease Life is holding a free community vendor fair for seniors on April 26 between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Stop by to connect with local businesses and artists while shopping for apparel, crafts, art, and more. Attendees will also have access to vendors offering various health and wellness resources. The event will also include food trucks, live music, and prizes! If you're a local vendor interested in participating, email sbroadhurst@measelife.com. (Mease Life)
2. The Dunedin 3 O'Clock Big Band will perform at the Hale Senior Activity Center on April 19 at 3 p.m. This 18-piece band led by Bob Springer will feature the music of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, and other classics from the '40s! Tickets are $5 at the door. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. (Dunedin Patch)
3. Pools in the Tampa Bay area are being impacted by lifeguard shortages as they continue searching for lifeguards to fill open positions. Alicia Castricone, a program coordinator with Dunedin Parks & Recreation, spoke on the issue, saying, “It is very concerning. With summer right around the corner, we need as many lifeguards as we can get to help supply and staff all the pools and beaches to prevent drowning.” The City of Dunedin increased the hourly pay for lifeguards and expanded training opportunities to try to attract more applicants. While the job requires applicants to be 16 years old, it's suitable for anyone in the community looking to be active. Those interested in applying can learn more about the job here. (Bay News 9)

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Today in Dunedin:

• Chair Yoga at the Hale Senior Activity Center (9:30 a.m.)
• Wills, Trust & Estate Planning Seminar at the Hale Senior Activity Center (10 a.m.)
• Sunset Painting Party at HOB (5 p.m.)
• Suncoast Sierra Club Info & Social at Caledonia Brewing (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Dunedin's Highlander Pool will reopen for the season on April 24! The pool will be open between 3 and 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekends. These hours will be extended on May 27. (City of Dunedin via Facebook)
• The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office warns residents of a new phone scam impacting locals. Someone is contacting citizens claiming to be an employee of the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, requesting money from people to purge a fictitious warrant. This is a scam! The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office will never call citizens requesting money over the phone. (Pinellas County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• Black on the Scene, a multimedia production company that focuses on Black representation in media, is raising money so 200 young Black girls can see Disney's live-action version of "The Little Mermaid" in theaters! The organization based in St. Pete is planning a showing of the movie and other activities on May 28 between 2 and 6 p.m. at the AMC Sundial 12. Anyone looking to help them reach their goal can donate here. (Patch)
• Did you know that the Hale Senior Activity Center offers a variety of programs and classes for anyone over 50 to help keep you active? They offer adaptable workout programs suitable for all experience levels and ages. Stop by the center now to learn more about chair volleyball, chair yoga, functional fitness, intro to Taoist Tai Chi, the Laughter Wellness Gang, the Walking Club, and more! You can register for these classes here. (City of Dunedin via Facebook)
• Check out some of the incredible photos from the set of "Valentine's Town," filmed in our very own backyard! (City of Dunedin via Facebook)

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