🌱 ESE Kids Volunteers + Pre-St. Annual 5K Rice Day + HOB Party

Now, today’s weather: Generally sunny. High: 76 Low: 63.

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Here are the main news in Dunedin today:

1. Children from Dunedin Highland Middle School’s ESE program recently volunteered at the Healthy Harbor Community Market, which is one of Feeding Minds’ many school-based food pantries. The children were led by Jennifer Rossell, who helped them stay focused on filling boxes with food for those in need. “Students with intellectual disabilities need opportunities to experience a little giving back,” says Rossell. “But there’s not a lot of organization available for them to do it. It gives them the feeling that they are on to something. You can see it on their faces. They love helping people.” Volunteering helps prepare students for vocational training when they go on to secondary school. (ABC Action News Tampa Bay)
2. Beach Island Brewery is having Pre-St. Rice Day Party with Irish Dennis on March 12 between 3 and 6 pm Stop by to start your St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Patrick’s with live music, craft beer and good friends. This event is the precursor to the St. Patrick’s Day Feast. Patrick’s at Beach Island Brewery on March 17, which will offer green beer, food and live music. (Beach Island Brewery via Facebook)
3. Downtown Dunedin Annual St. Patrick’s Day 5K is scheduled for March 18th at HOB Brewing. Runners can register online here for a 5K, 10K, or Kids Dash. Best Dressed on St. Patrick’s Day Paddy you and get ready to check in at 7:30am The Kids Dash will start at 8:40am, and all the kids will receive a finishers medal. All 5K and 10K runners will start after the Kids Dash at around 9am This event is open to a limited number of racers, so those who are interested must register as soon as possible. (727 Can Race)

Today’s Dunedin Patch Image:

Thank you Jean Shelby for sharing this beautiful photo of the Downtown Market!

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Today in Dunedin:

• Dunedin City Center Market at Pioneer Park (9am)
• Dunedin Youth Guild Scholarship Lunch 2023 at the Community Center (10:30am)
• Dunedin Mythcon at the Dunedin Museum of History (11am)
• Baritone Bada$$ Concert at First United Methodist Church of Dunedin (14:00)
• Hop-on, Hop-off Trolley Brew Crawl from various Dunedin locations (3 p.m.)
• Saint Patrick’s Day Warming Up Feast at The Conmy Center (6 p.m.)
• Jeffery Straker Duo in Concert at Faith UCC (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The City of Dunedin offers a peek at the new City Hall office as employees prepare to move in. Check out the video they shared in the link! (Dunedin City via Facebook)
• Congratulations to Dunedin High School Ssenior Olivia Rosenbaum, who was valedictorian of the Class of 2023! Rosenbaum is dual enrolled at SPC and plans to major in communications after graduation. Congratulations, and good luck in the future! (Dunedin High School via Facebook)
• Friends of the Island Parks remind residents that the wait to enter Honeymoon Island has been cut since the addition of the new toll booth! Don’t let the crowds stop you from enjoying your weekend. (Island Park Friends via Facebook)
• That The Pinellas County Government Solid Waste Department held a household chemical collection event today, March 11, between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. at Tarpon Springs High School. Customers should remain in their vehicles and place all chemical waste in the trunk or bed of the truck. Some acceptable items include antifreeze, cleaning chemicals, gasoline, paint, and chlorine. Find the complete list in the link. (City of Dunedin via Facebook | Government of Pinellas)
• Get your tickets to Bonsai & Brews at Caledonia Brewing on March 15th at 7pm The ticket includes all the tools you need to care for and maintain the bonsai. (Lightning Struck Bonsai)

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