🌱 Sister Cities Painting + Volunteers Needed + Summer Afternoon Tea

Hello, neighbors! It's Kristen, your host of the Dunedin Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town today. In this issue, you'll find...

• How to share the beaches with shorebirds during nesting season.
• Volunteers are needed to help neglected children.
• Tickets are available for Summer Afternoon Tea at the Fenway Hotel.

But first, today's weather: A stray afternoon t-storm. High: 91 Low: 78.

Here are the top 3 stories in Dunedin today:

1. You can now see a 1930s painting titled "Spring Has Come" by George Henry on display in the City Hall lobby. On loan from The Smith Stirling Museum in Stirling, Scotland, as part of Dunedin's Sister Cities relationship, you may have seen it at the DFAC while the City Hall was still under construction. When it was created, the painting was considered fairly radical as it went against the "conventional technical style of art" that was more common. Those interested can see it in the lobby over the next year or two. (City of Dunedin via Facebook)
2. The Dunedin Public Library is hosting a meeting for those interested in volunteering for The Florida Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office on Aug. 7 at 10 a.m. Guardian ad Litem represents abused, abandoned, and neglected children in the courtroom by providing legal representation. They also represent these children in the community by helping them voice their needs and wishes. Anyone interested in learning more about the team and volunteering is encouraged to attend. (Dunedin Public Library)
3. Get your tickets for Summer Afternoon Tea at the Fenway Hotel on Aug. 13 between 2 and 4 p.m. Guests will enjoy the finest Dammann Frères teas, scones, sandwiches, and dessert on the hotel's historic property. Tickets are limited and cost $40 per person. (Fenway Hotel)

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Dunedin Patch Pic of the Day:

Thank you, Thomas Cerabone, for sharing this awesome photo of the new city hall building lit up at night!

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Today in Dunedin:

Wednesday, August 2

• Children's Writers Group at the Dunedin Public Library (10 a.m.)
• Group Technology Class on Libby at the Dunedin Public Library (10 a.m.)
• Backpack Stuffing Party at Caledonia Brewing (5:30 p.m.)
• Pinball Tournament at Reboot (5:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Pinellas County Animal Services is holding a Clear the Shelters event for the month of August! All adoption fees are waived through Aug. 31 in hopes of finding loving homes for all of the animals in need. (Pinellas County Animal Services via Facebook)
• The City of Dunedin reminds residents to share the beaches with shorebirds during nesting season. This is especially important as they've had a decrease in population over the last few years. You can help by not letting your kids chase or feed the birds, staying away from posted nesting signs, and keeping our beaches clean. Learn more here. (City of Dunedin via Facebook)
• Help support Dunedin High School by purchasing a reusable grocery bag for $2.99 at the Dunedin Winn-Dixie grocery store. On top of reducing plastic waste, $1 from every purchase will be donated to the school. (Dunedin High School via Facebook)
• Check out this adorable watercolor painting of Ollie The Do Good Dog created by local artist Debbie Lewis! Ollie and his human Michael are currently on an epic Jet Ski journey to raise money for no-kill shelters. Follow their journey at the link. (Ollie The Do Good Dog via Facebook)

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