🌱 Puppy Pride Party + 5K In Weaver Park + New DHMS Principal

Hello and happy Pride Week! I'm back in your inbox this morning with all of the most important things going on in Dunedin.

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First, today's weather:

A shower and thunderstorm. High: 85 Low: 80.

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Here are the top three stories today in Dunedin:

1. In honor of Dunedin Pride, Dunedin Pet Supply is hosting a Puppy Pride Party TODAY between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Bring your furry friends to sniff out what Grandma Lucy's Dog Food, Pup Popz Frozen popsicles and Pupnic Baskets have to offer and snack on some free samples. It's the perfect opportunity to pick up some Pride gear for your pup, as they'll be selling Pride bandanas, t-shirts, treats, toys and more. Learn more about the event online. (Dunedin Pet Supply via Facebook)
2. Dunedin Highland Middle School is getting a new principal. Brandon Glenn is currently the principal of McLane Middle in Hillsborough County and will take over at DHMS starting July 1. Glenn is replacing Principal Michael Vasallo, who has been reassigned to be an assistant principal at Largo High School. (TBN Weekly)
3. The Downtown Dunedin Hearts Full of Pride 5K is scheduled for Sunday at 8 a.m. in Weaver Park. Registration includes an armband for runners over the age of 21 which can be redeemed at Dunedin HOB anytime before noon. The 5K is a dog-friendly event open to all ages and abilities. Or, you can register your children for the Kids Dash along the trail and they'll receive their own "kid-friendly" finisher's medal! Learn more about the event and how to register online. (Active)

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Today in Dunedin:

• Salty Soul Beach Cleanup at Dunedin Causeway (8 a.m.)
• Dunedin Downtown Market in Pioneer Park (9 a.m.)
• Discover Reptiles at Hammock Park (10 a.m.)
• Pride Golf Cart Parade downtown (4 p.m.)
• Dunedin Pride Silent Disco at HOB (8 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Interested in learning how to make sushi? A Class Pop Cooking Class is scheduled for June 12 at 1 p.m. at Cueni Brewing Co. Chef Princess will guide you through each step of the process and help you learn to confidently roll, cut, and garnish your own sushi. Register online and use the promo code CBCCP22 for a discounted rate. (Class Pop)
• Get a sneak peek at some of the golf carts decorated for the Pride Golf Cart Parade scheduled for tonight! The parade will be coming down Main Street from Dunedin Mease to the Chamber of Commerce. It will then turn around and head to the Blue Jays TD Stadium. (Dunedin Pride via Facebook)
• Ever wonder what the conditions at the beach are before you leave home? Now you can see a live feed streaming from a camera set up on Honeymoon Island! Check it out at the link. (Visit Dunedin FL)
• Reminder: Registration for the bus trip to the Early Bird Dinner Theatre on July 14 is closing on June 14. The bus leaves the Hale Senior Activity Center at 10 a.m. and returns at 3:45 p.m. Click the link to learn more about the event and how to register. (City of Dunedin via Facebook | Dunedin Gov)

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