Good morning, friends. It’s Thursday in Dunedin and I’m back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in town. Here goes…

First, today’s weather:

A thunderstorm in spots. High: 84 Low: 76.

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Here are the top 4 stories in Dunedin today:

1. A Wild West BBQ Luncheon is scheduled for September 21 at noon in the Hale Senior Activity Center. Take this opportunity to whip out your favorite Western wear and enjoy some great BBQ food and line dancing with friends. This event is part of the monthly luncheons hosted by Dunedin Parks & Recreation. Space is limited, so be sure to register online or in person before September 16! (Dunedin Patch)
2. Dunedin Parks & Recreation is now offering a new, unique experience at the Hale Senior Activity Center. Locals residents can now be present for live filming sessions of the Senior Voice America Podcast, which hosts professionals discussing health and educational topics concerning our community. Join them in person for a chance to ask questions, have some lunch, and participate in fun games and activities. Registration is currently available for four upcoming shows, including Cholesterol Education Month on September 23, Breast Cancer Awareness Month on October 21, American Diabetes Month on November 18, and Flu Vaccine – Winter is Coming on December 16. The podcast will also be posted live on Facebook and YouTube and can be watched at a later time. Additionally, the show can be heard on 106.1FM/1340AM radio Monday through Friday between 8:00 and 10:00 AM. (Dunedin Patch | Senior Voice America)
3. With the countywide Tenants Bill of Rights set to take effect on Oct. 3, 2022, Pinellas County is launching an educational campaign to ensure landlords and tenants are well-informed about their responsibilities and rights under the new ordinance. A webinar for landlords and others who want more information about the ordinance is scheduled via Zoom on September 21 at 1:00 PM. Register online to participate and consider submitting your questions via email by September 16. (Newsbreak)
4. The Pinellas County School District is preparing to swap some of its diesel school buses for electric ones! One of the district’s bus yards is already equipped with 20 electric charging stations for the same number of new buses that should start arriving this December. They were purchased with grant money from the state’s share of a 2016 settlement between Volkswagen and the U.S. Department of Justice over emissions violations. Pinellas County will be one of the first counties in Florida to begin switching to electric school buses. (Bay News 9)

Dunedin Daily Pic of the Day:

Submitted by Jill IsaacsonThank you Jill Isaacson for submitting this beautiful sunset photo taken on Honeymoon Island!

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Today in Dunedin:

• International Drum Circle at the Hale Senior Activity Center (10:00 AM)
• Preschool Story Time at the Dunedin Public Library (10:30 AM)
• The Tampa Bay Ukulele Society Outdoor Open Mic Night at The Honu (6:30 PM)
• Snell’s Square Dances at the Hale Senior Activity Center (6:30 PM)
• Adult Hip Hop Class at Dreamer’s Dance Company (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The first 600 fans who attend the Dunedin Blue Jays game at TD Ballpark on September 10 will receive a free t-shirt celebrating members of the 2017 Dunedin Blue Jays championship team now playing in Toronto! The Dunedin Blue Jays will be playing the Palm Beach Cardinals at 6:30 PM. Get your tickets on Ticketmaster now! (Dunedin Blue Jays via Facebook | Ticketmaster)
• Keene Road will be closed for approximately six weeks from Sunset Point Road to Drew Street in Clearwater while CSX replaces a railroad crossing. The project is scheduled to begin on September 9 at 6:00 AM and conclude by early October. Through traffic will be detoured along Sunset Point Road, Hercules Avenue, and Drew Street. Local traffic will have access up to the project zone. Detour maps have been posted to the county’s Facebook page. (Pinellas County Government via Facebook)
• The Dunedin Chamber of Commerce is looking for nominations for Business of the Year 2022! The Chamber will honor businesses in our community that have prospered in their field of endeavor. The judges will select finalists based on work ethics, integrity, community involvement, and the financial success of the company. Nominees must be a member of the Dunedin Chamber. One business will be chosen to receive an award and recognition at the Chamber’s Annual Meeting on September 29. The deadline for nominations is this September 9. (Dunedin Chamber of Commerce via Facebook | Nomination Form)
• Looking to meet new people? Enjoy kayaking or paddleboarding? Check out the Meetup group called WakeRack-Florida! They’re offering free rentals for those interested in enjoying an end-of-the-week sunset paddle out at Dunedin Causeway on September 9 at 6:00 PM. Spots are limited so RSVP soon! (Meetup)
• Meet three-year-old Ginny! Currently up for adoption through Pinellas County Animal Services, Ginny is 44 pounds of couch potato and adventure buddy all wrapped into one! Ginny has been at the shelter since May and is looking for her fur-ever home. Contact Pinellas County Animal Services to meet Ginny or any of the other dogs up for adoption! (Pinellas County Animal Services via Facebook | Pinellas County Animal Services)

Ginny is up for adoption at Pinellas County Animal Service

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