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🌱 Sounds Of Motown Hit Downtown + Register For Competitive Swimming

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Hello, people of Dunedin! It's me again, Kristen, your host of the Dunedin Daily.

First, today's weather:

A heavy t-storm in the a.m. High: 80 Low: 65.

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Here are the top four stories in Dunedin today:

  1. CORRECTION: Wednesday's newsletter mentioned the Blue Jays vs. Marauders game on Friday night at TD Ballpark. It will NOT have fireworks. The newsletter has since been corrected. All other information about the game was correct. (MILB)
  2. Dunedin Parks & Recreation will offer two Radiant Aquatics Swim Teams led by Coach Kyle Trelka at Highlander Pool. A Youth Swim Team for kids ages five to 17 will be available for beginners, recreational, and competitive simmers. The team will meet during morning or evening sessions Monday through Thursday from May 31 to July 28. Optional local swim meets will be offered throughout the summer. The Masters Swim Team is for anyone 18 and up and focuses on general fitness and stroke technique, as well as elements of race training. Classes will be held at 8:00 AM Monday through Thursday from June to September and can be paid for by the month or day. Registration is now open online. (Dunedin Patch | Registration)
  3. The senior service program Neighborly is in need of volunteers to deliver meals to those who are homebound in Pinellas County. Volunteers pick up the meals from one of 10 different nutrition sites throughout the county. They then deliver meals to clients on their route, often 5 to 10 stops, taking between one and two hours. Those who can make a regular commitment should fill out an application today! (Bay News 9 | Volunteer Application)
  4. The Motown and Soul Music Show Luncheon is scheduled for this Sunday, April 10 at 2:00 PM at the Scottish American Society of Dunedin. This event features live performance tributes to James Brown, Ray Charles, Lil Richard, Marvin Gaye, and more. Hosted by Grammy-nominated singer Dre Hilton, attendees will also receive lunch. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased by calling or texting the box office at 1-888-777-8790 or on Eventbrite. (Facebook| Eventbrite)

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Today in Dunedin:

  • Preschool Story Time at the Dunedin Public Library (10:30 PM)
  • Sunset Jazz Series at the Fenway Hotel (5:00 PM)
  • My Kind of Bunny at the Dunedin Community Center (6:00 PM)
  • Glow Yoga at Blur (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Have you seen the Curlew Water Tower lately? Artist Tom Stovall has made significant progress on his mural of a turtle, which can be seen in a video posted to the City of Dunedin's social media pages. Check it out! (Facebook)
  • The Dunedin Soccer League will host tryouts for their competitive leagues between May 2 and May 6. Their competitive soccer program consists of a 10 month season with three practices per week, season league games on weekends, and tournaments coordinated by the team and coach. Learn more about the program and register your child for tryouts online now. (Facebook| Dunedin Soccer League)
  • Congrats to the City of Dunedin! the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council awarded Dunedin first place at the 28th Annual Future of the Region Awards. The award was presented under the category Community Preparedness and Resiliency recognizing Dunedin's new Resilient Environmental Action Master Plan (DREAM). The Future of the Region Awards event highlights projects and programs that exemplify regionalism and recognizes outstanding achievements and contributions that benefit the regional community. Check out the city's Facebook page to see photos of City Arborist Craig Wilson and Sustainability Program Coordinator Natalie Gass accepting the award. (Facebook)
  • Salty Paws will host an Easter event for our furry friends on both April 9 and April 16. They're asking for a $5 donation from anyone who decides to take photos, which will benefit the Be Like Josh Foundation. Pictures will be taken with your cell phones. Everyone interested must register for a time slot online. (Facebook)

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