Today is the first day of fall! Believe it or not, we’re only a little over halfway through hurricane season. It’s not too late to make some important preparations in case there is a late season storm. To create your own hurricane preparedness kit, visit https://www.ready.gov/build-a-kit. Don’t let a late-season storm catch you unprepared!
The UCF Knights travel to Manhattan, Kansas to face Kansas State tomorrow. Time TBD. For more information, visit https://ucfknights.com/sports/football/schedule
Tomorrow is the September Walk in the Park at Bill Frederick Park, 3401 S. Hiawassee Rd. at 10 a.m. The walk begins at the farm. Find out more here https://www.orlando.gov/Events/September-Walk-in-the-Park-at-Bill-Frederick
Today is National Good Neighbor Day, a time to recognize and appreciate your good neighbor(s). If you’re looking for tips on being a good neighbor, this story from the Washington Post has nine great suggestions: https://www.washingtonpost.com/home/2018/10/02/neighbor-etiquette/ (Good neighbor image)
It’s National Coffee Day! Where in MetroWest is your favorite place to grab a cup of Joe? Check out these nine reasons the right amount of coffee is good for you from Johns Hopkins Medicine: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/9-reasons-why-the-right-amount-of-coffee-is-good-for-you (coffee image)
As Sepsis Awareness Month ends, learn the signs of sepsis in children. Sepsis causes more death in children than pediatric cancers. Visit https://www.sepsis.org/sepsis-basics/what-is-sepsis/ for more information. (Sepsis in kids infographic)
October is Breast Cancer awareness month, which aims to raise awareness about the disease and raise funds for research into its cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure. Visit the American Cancer Society website to find out how you can get involved.
If you plan to vote in the City of Orlando Nov. 4 Election, you MUST be registered to vote by Monday, Oct. 6! Visit https://ocfelections.gov/ to find out how to start or update your registration.
The UCF Knights face Kansas at 7:30 tonight at the Bounce House. Can’t make it to the game? Watch it on ESPN 2. For more information, visit https://ucfknights.com/sports/football/schedule
The City of Orlando will celebrate the heritage, culture and contributions of Hispanic residents to our city, state and nation at the Hispanic Heritage Month Community Celebration Event tomorrow at 5 p.m. at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. This annual community gathering will feature an official program officiated by Mayor Buddy Dyer...
