May is National Bike Safety Month. Here are 10 important bike safety tips from MetroWest Public Safety:   Wear a bike helmet that fits you and is properly adjusted. It could save your life in a crash. Be visible. Wear bright clothing and make sure you have reflectors on the front and rear of your...

May the Fourth be With You! Today is Star Wars Day, which was created by fans who celebrate by hosting movie marathons, cooking Star Wars recipes and donning Star Wars costumes. To find out more, visit https://www.starwars.com/star-wars-day

It’s Cinco de Mayo, the perfect time to celebrate some with delicious Mexican food. Much of what Americans think of as Mexican fare is really more Tex-Mex, so if you’d like to try your hand at authentic Mexican food, check out these recipes: https://mexicanfoodjournal.com/authentic-mexican-recipes/

Today is the first day of National Nurses Week and is National Nurses Day (May is National Nurses Month). Here are some ideas to show appreciation for the lifesaving work that nurses do: https://people.com/health/easy-ways-to-thank-nurses-appreciation-week/

Today is the first day of National Teacher Appreciation Week and tomorrow is National Teacher Appreciation Day! For Teacher Appreciation Week, PTO Today offers some last-minute ideas for demonstrating gratitude to our indispensable teachers: https://www.ptotoday.com/pto-today-articles/article/1407-teacher-appreciation-week-2023-resources

MetroWest MusicWORKS 2025 is coming July 3! Register now as a sponsor or vendor at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MetroWestMusicWORKS2025Registration to expose your organization to the thousands of people who attend this event every year!

The City of Ocoee will hold its Centennial Celebration tomorrow from 5-10 p.m. at Bill Breeze Park. The event will feature food trucks, vendors, rides and live entertainment. https://www.ocoee.org/calendar.aspx?EID=7109  

May is Military Appreciation Month and today is Military Spouse Appreciation Day, which honors the military spouses who sacrifice in support of their service member’s mission. Learn more about Military Appreciation Month and Military Spouse Appreciation Day here: https://veteran.com/military-spouse-appreciation-day/

Don’t forget that tomorrow is Mother’s Day. Here are some easy recipes that kids can make for mom with just a little help: https://www.foodnetwork.com/holidays-and-parties/packages/mothers-day/photos/kids-can-make-mothers-day

Today is Mother’s Day! To all our MetroWest moms – enjoy your day! (Mother’s Day image)