? Transportation Expo + Superintendent Meetings + Purple Heart Event

Hello all! It's Kristen, your host of the Dunedin Daily. Let's get this Tuesday started off right, with a quick look at everything going on around town.

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Partly sunny. High: 90 Low: 80.

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Here are the top three stories today in Dunedin:

1. A transportation expo will be held at the Hale Senior Activity Center on August 10 between 9 a.m. and noon. This event is designed to bring awareness to the many local transportation services available in our community. Vendors will showcase current transit options, emerging possibilities, trends and future projects. You'll be able to chat with representatives from various local transportation companies, including AVA, Clearwater Ferry, Jolley Trolley, Local Tiki Rides, Mobility on Demand, Wheelchair Transport Service and more. Admission is free and refreshments will be provided. (Dunedin Patch)
2. The new Pinellas County Schools Superintendent, Kevin Hendrick, will be holding various Listen & Learn community meetings throughout the district in the upcoming weeks. Hendrick is looking for community feedback as students work to get back to normal after dealing with challenges created by the COVID pandemic the past two years. He will be asking questions such as, "How does the student experience change after two years of virtual learning and being able to extend the school day? What do we need to see in classrooms? How do we make sure kids are really engaged with the content?? Each Listen & Learn meeting will focus on a different topic. A meeting discussing performing and visual arts is tentatively scheduled in Dunedin for August 17 in the Dunedin Fine Art Center at 6 p.m. See the full schedule of meetings at the link. (ABC Action News Tampa Bay)
3. The Purple Heart Recognition Ceremony is scheduled for August 7 at 6 p.m. at Purple Heart Park. The community is invited to join the city as they honor and pay tribute to veterans with a special focus on Purple Heart recipients. National Purple Heart Day is observed on August 7 each year and is a time for Americans to remember and honor the brave men and women who represented our country and were either wounded on the battlefield or paid the ultimate sacrifice with their lives. This is a free event. All are welcome! (Dunedin Gov)

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Today in Dunedin:

• Duplicate Bridge at the Hale Senior Activity Center (11:45 a.m.)
• Teen Creative Writing Club at the Dunedin Public Library (5 p.m.)
• Dunedin Toastmasters meeting at Unity Community Church (7 p.m.)
• Adult Tap Class at Dreamer's Dance Company (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Meet Scrappy, a sweet senior dog who has been at the SPCA Tampa Bay for 102 days. Scrappy loves going for car rides, hanging out at the beach, making pup friends, giving kisses, and dancing for his friends! Contact the SPCA to learn more about adopting Scrappy and other senior dogs in need of a home. (SPCA Tampa Bay via Facebook | SPCA Tampa Bay)
• Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is looking for several detail-oriented administrative assistants to fill positions in various locations throughout the agency. Learn more about the positions and how to apply at the link. (Pinellas County Sheriff's Office via Facebook | PCSO)
• Friends of the Island Parks is looking for volunteers at Honeymoon Island State Park for Fall Fest on October 22 and October 23 and Bluegrass Festival on December 3. Those who are interested should save the date and follow Friends of the Island Parks on Facebook. They will be posting sign-up sheets closer to the events. (Friends of the Island Parks via Facebook)
• The city of Dunedin is looking for someone to join its finance team. This position is ideal for those interested in finance and who enjoy budget development and analysis. Learn more about the position and how to apply at the link. (Job Description)

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