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🌱 Arbor Day Tree Give-Away At Achieva + Local Children's Book Signing

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Happy Thursday, people of Dunedin! Let's get this day started. These are the most important things going on around town today.

First, today's weather:

An afternoon t-storm; windy. High: 83 Low: 72.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Dunedin:

  1. Dunedin Parks & Recreation will host an Arbor Day Tree Give-Away event on April 9 at the Achieva Credit Union Corporate Headquarters beginning at 8:00 AM. Dunedin residents with proof of residency will receive two 3-gallon trees, while supplies last. This event is a contact-less drive-through. Attendees are asked to remain in their vehicle as they drive through to pick up their trees from city staff. Read the full article to see what tree types will be available. (Dunedin Patch)
  2. Salty Paws will host a book signing with the author of "A Beagle Named Carol," Cathy Schenkelberg, on April 9 between 12:00 and 3:00 PM. She was inspired to write the children's book while living in Ireland. This Irish Dog Tale pays homage to all sweet beagles who are rescued and given second chances at life to find love and magical adventures. Schenkelberg's premier children's book will be followed by a series of many romps through the Irish countryside. Be sure to bring your furry friends along when you stop by to get a copy of her book for some dog-friendly ice cream! (Facebook | Salty Paws)
  3. Jennifer Galley, the Chief Operations Officer of Achieva Credit Union, is using her art skills to show appreciation for employees. Every month she hands out new custom-made gifts such as personalized notebooks, mugs, t-shirts, and more. Galley remembers greeting guests at Achieva when she was just a teenager working as a teller. It was only supposed to be a temporary job until she graduated college as she planned on becoming an art teacher. Now, however, Galley is an inspiration to the 300 employees she oversees across 22 bank branches. Read the full article to learn more about her story and what she does for her employees. (ABC Action News)

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Today in Dunedin:

  • Chair yoga at the Hale Senior Activity Center (9:30 AM)
  • Tigers vs. Blue Jays at TD Ballpark (1:00 PM)
  • Sunset Jazz Series with oysters and bubbles at the Fenway Hotel (5:00 PM)
  • Adult Hip Hop Class at Dreamer's Dance Company (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

  • The City of Dunedin celebrates Take A Walk In The Park Day by encouraging residents to take some quiet time in nature and connect with plant life and wildlife. Go for a walk and enjoy nature's beauty by visiting one of our local parks. (Facebook | Dunedin Parks)
  • Pinellas County Schools is hosting a live Facebook Q&A event for parents interested in learning about Special Assignment Requests (SARs) today at 5:30 PM. SARs allow students to attend a school outside of their zone without applying for a magnet program. Families interested in the Special Assignment Request process for the 2022-23 school year should tune in! (Facebook | PCSB)
  • The Dunedin Highland Games & Festival was highlighted on the Daytime TV Show featuring the City of Dunedin Pipe Band's Pipe Major Iain Donaldson, Drumming Director and President of the Dunedin Scottish Arts Foundation Eric MacNeill, and the Isle of Skye Highland Dancers! Check out some of the behind-the-scenes photos they shared on their social media pages! (Facebook)

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