🌱 Sensory-Friendly Easter Event + Youth Co-ed Basketball Leagues

Happy Tuesday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today.

First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 83 Low: 73.

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Here are the top three stories today in Dunedin:

1. Dunedin Parks & Recreations will offer youth co-ed basketball leagues in partnership with the Dunedin Jr. Falcons. Registration is now open for the league which is made up of two co-ed divisions, one for kids ages eight to 10 and another for kids 11 to 13. This is a recreational league for both new and seasoned players interested in focusing on skill development, instruction, teamwork, hand-eye coordination, social skills, sportsmanship, and confidence. Kids must attend one of two evaluation clinics, which will take place on May 7 at 10:45 AM and May 11 at 6:30 PM. Games will begin the weekend of June 10. Register your child online now or by visiting the MLK, Jr. Recreation Center. (Dunedin Patch)
2. High-tech birthing manikins are helping BayCare nurses save real lives by simulating emergency situations. These manikins are incredibly life-like as they breathe, have a pulse, cry, and describe their symptoms. Labor and Delivery nurse Bri Gibson described the manikin saying, "Its fake cord feels like a real umbilical cord. It has a placenta. You can hook it up to a fetal monitor and program the heart rate to drop just like it would. You practice in a friendly way. You can pause, touch, slow down to ask questions. There's no fear of harming the patient.'' Gibson used her skills learned from her lesson with the manikin in a real-life situation when she faced a delivery with a prolapsed umbilical cord, which is an emergency situation causing decreased blood flow and oxygen to the baby. Fortunately, her training with the manikin prepared her for this kind of emergency and a healthy baby was delivered. Read the full article to learn how other Dunedin medical facilities are using these high-tech manikins! (Dunedin Patch)
3. The City of Dunedin will host "My Kind of Bunny" Thursday, April 7 at 6:00 PM in the Dunedin Community Center. This Easter event will be sensory-friendly for families and children between one and eight years old with special needs. Register now and enjoy a relaxed, safe, and accepting environment with the Easter Bunny, arts & crafts, dinner, and an outdoor egg hunt. Register online now! (Facebook | Event Registration)

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Today in Dunedin:

• Goddess Gatherings of Tampa Bay Luncheon at Sea Sea Riders (11:30 AM)
• Orioles vs. Blue Jays at TD Ballpark (1:00 PM)
• Community Appreciation Party at Pure Harmony Massage Studio (3:30 PM)
• Live music with Taylor Reed at Caracara (6:00 PM)
• Dunedin Toastmasters meeting at the Unity Community Church (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• If you missed the Dunedin Highland Games & Festival over the weekend, check out this highlight reel put together by the City of Dunedin. (Facebook | Youtube)
• Congratulations to the Dunedin Highland Middle School Highland dancers who participated in the Florida Open Championships at the Dunedin Highland Games. Click the link to see a full list of DHMS students who received a medal! (Facebook)
• This week is Florida Food Waste Prevention Week. Reducing food waste is important as it saves money, protects the environment, and reduces hunger. Learn how to do your part and register for any of the various webinars they will be hosting throughout the week. (Facebook | Webinars)
• Dunedin Cares will host a Pack-A-Snack event at HOB Brewing on Wednesday, April 6 at 7:00 PM. The nonprofit organization is in need of juice boxes, jerky, chips, fruit cups, pasta cans, fruit snacks, and cereal. Stop by to lend a hand or drop off your donations! (Facebook)
• Dunedin-based artist, Jon Ditty, will be featured in an upcoming art exhibit in Largo at The Gallery at Creative Pinellas. The rapper, songwriter, and artist's work will be included in the 2022 Emerging Artist Exhibition along with various other local artists. An opening reception is scheduled for April 14 at 6:00 PM. Click the link to learn more and RSVP to the event. (Facebook | Creative Pinellas)

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