MetroWest Public Safety – Safety Tips

If you plan on enjoying the April weather by biking, be aware of these safety tips from the MetroWest Public Safety: Observe all traffic laws, signs and signals. Bicycles must ride with the flow of traffic, not against it. Bicycles are allowed on sidewalks and pathways, but must yield to pedestrians. Yield the right-of-way when...

Energy Conservation Tips from OUC

With warm weather in full swing, it’s a good time to share these energy conservation tips from OUC: ·       Air conditioning can account for more than 50 percent of your electric bill! To keep cool during summer's heat, set your air conditioning thermostat at 78 degrees. When you leave your house, turn it up to...

Earth Day!

Central Florida celebrates Earth Day tomorrow from 10 am. To 6 p.m. at Lake Eola Park. Central Florida Earth Day is an exciting day of colorful and educational exhibits and activities! Admission is free. Earth Day is a family-friendly, dog-friendly, alcohol-free, smoke-free, and vegan event. For more information, visit http://www.cfearthday.org/

Eid al-Fitr “Ramadan Holiday”

Tonight at sunset is Eid al-Fitr, the holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, a holy month of fasting observed by Muslims. To end the fast, a big meal is the primary event. (Eid Mubarak image)  

The Orange County Library System Genealogy Collection

Are you interested in genealogy? The Orange County Library System's genealogy collection is located at the West Oaks Branch & Genealogy Center (1821 E Silver Star Rd, Ocoee FL 34761).  It includes an extensive collection of genealogy reference books organized by state as well as a sizable collection of donated family histories organized by surname. OCLS also offers several...

Food Truck Connection Tomorrow!

FTC_2023_8hx11_print Food Truck Connection is Tomorrow!!! At the MetroWest Golf Club, 2100 S. Hiawassee Road, Orlando, FL 32835

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