MetroWest Orlando

MWMA Annual Meeting
2024-12-05 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-12-05 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)

MetroWest Giving Hearts ends tomorrow
2024-12-05 00:00

Orlando Family Stage presents A Charlie Brown Christmas
2024-12-05 00:00
Orlando Family Stage is presenting A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live on Stage through Dec. 29. Adapted from Charles M. Schulz’s timeless Peanuts cartoons and featuring the music of Vince Guaraldi, this production is a gift the whole family can enjoy. For more information, visit
https://orlandofamilystage.com/show/a-charlie-brown-christmas-live-on-stage/

OUC Suggestions for Energy Savings
2024-12-04 00:00
OUC has some great suggestions for giving yourself the gift of energy savings this holiday season. Check out their suggestions here: https://oucblog.com/12-holiday-energy-saving-gift-ideas/

MetroWest Public Safety Tips for safe Online Shopping
2024-12-03 00:00
MetroWest Public Safety would like to remind our community of some helpful tips to help keep you safe while holiday shopping online:

Beware of shopping-related phishing schemes
Avoid suspicious or unfamiliar retailers
Don’t shop online using free WiFi unless you’re using a virtual private network (VPN)
Don’t save sensitive info on sites or in your browser
Avoid suspicious or unfamiliar retailers
Secure accounts with strong passwords
Keep an eye on your credit report
Ship to a secure location

MetroWest Giving Hearts Supporting Edgewood Children's Ranch
2024-12-02 00:00
MetroWest Giving Hearts Supporting Edgewood Children’s Ranch (ECR) continues until this Friday. We are asking that MetroWest residents donate gift cards from local businesses (in any amount) that ECR can use for ranch and school supplies, family night events, student recognition and other special occasions/needs.
Examples of gift cards that would be the most useful include:

Visa or MasterCard
Sam’s Club
Walmart
Publix
McDonalds
Chick-fil-A
Josie’s Pizza
Marco’s Pizza
Pizza Hut
Office Depot

Now more than ever, Edgewood Children’s Ranch is needed to help make a difference in the lives of children across Central Florida

Today is Small Business Saturday!
2024-11-30 00:00
Today is Small Business Saturday! Think about shopping locally with our wonderful MetroWest small businesses!

Orlando's Latino Fest USA 2024 at Luminary Green Park in Orlando
2024-11-30 00:00
Today is Orlando’s Latino Fest USA 2024 at Luminary Green Park in Orlando. Latino Fest embraces the traditions, food, music and art that make our community unique. Bring your family and friends and come prepared for a day of joy, connection and celebration. Visit https://www.orlando.gov/Events/Latino-Fest-USA-2024
for more information.

UCF Knights vs Utah
2024-11-29 20:00 - 23:00
In the last game of the regular season, the UCF Knights face Utah at home tonight at 8 p.m. For more information, visit
https://ucfknights.com/sports/football/schedule

Last Call for Edgewood Children's Ranch Giving Hearts Donations
2024-11-29 00:00
Last Call for Edgewood Children’s Ranch Giving Hearts Donations – Give before 12/6/2024!
Reach out to MWMA at mwma.mgr@cfl.rr.com

Happy Thanksgiving MetroWest!
2024-11-28 00:00

Thanksgiving Recipe Swap Today!
2024-11-18 16:00 - 17:00
The Hiawassee branch library will host a Thanksgiving Recipe Swap Monday, Nov. 18 at 4 p.m. For more information, visit https://attend.ocls.org/event/11782976

Orlando hosts Taco Festival at Pointe Orlando
2024-11-17 14:00 - 20:00
Today Live! at Pointe Orlando hosts the Orlando Taco Festival from 2-8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The Festival features more than 25 taco and food vendors, a giant Margarita bar, Tequila Expo, mechanical bull riding, a kids’ fun zone, live entertainment and much more. For ticket prices and additional information visit
https://www.tacofestival.com/event/orlando/

Orlando hosts Taco Festival Live at Pointe Orlando
2024-11-16 14:00 - 20:00
This weekend Live! at Pointe Orlando hosts the Orlando Taco Festival from 2-8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The Festival features more than 25 taco and food vendors, a giant Margarita bar, Tequila Expo, mechanical bull riding, a kids’ fun zone, live entertainment and much more. For ticket prices and additional information visit
https://www.tacofestival.com/event/orlando/

The Orlando Taco Festival at Pointe Orlando!
2024-11-15 14:00 - 20:00

MWMA Leasing Standards & Public Safety
2024-11-14 10:00 - 11:00
New Managers & Board Members Introduction to MetroWest, Leasing Standards & Public Safety.

Thanksgiving Recipe Swap
2024-11-13 16:00 - 17:00

MWMA DRB Meeting
2024-11-13 14:00 - 15:00

MWMA Open Board Meeting
2024-11-12 12:00 - 13:00

MWMA Closed Board Meeting
2024-11-12 11:30 - 12:00

Today is Veterans Day!
2024-11-11 00:00
Today is Veterans Day, a time for us to pay our respects to those who have served. For one day, we stand united in respect for our veterans. Are you a veteran, or do you have a veteran in your life? If so, many businesses offer Veterans Day discounts that can make the day even more special for those how have served in our armed forces. Check here for details:
https://www.military.com/veterans-day/veterans-day-military-discounts.html

25th Annual City of Orlando Veterans Day Parade
2024-11-09 11:00 - 13:00
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and his Veterans Advisory Council will honor the courageous men and women of the armed forces at the 25th Annual City of Orlando Veterans Day Parade today from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in downtown Orlando. For more information, visit
https://www.orlando.gov/Events/2024-Veterans-Day-Parade

Storytime in the Park at Bill Federick Park
2024-11-06 10:00 - 11:00
Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake will host Storytime in the Park tomorrow and Wednesday at 10 a.m. Join the Park Naturalist and Orange County Libraries for a morning of wonder and adventure! Nestled under the cool of shade trees, right next to the playground, enjoy a journey through enchanting tales. For more information, visit
https://www.orlando.gov/Events/Storytime-in-the-Park-November

MWMA Manager Alliance Meeting
2024-11-06 10:00 - 11:00

November MetroWest Lifestyle is now available!
2024-11-04 00:00
The November issue of MetroWest Lifestyle is now available!
https://www.metrowestcommunity.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/MWMA-390_Winter24_post.pdf

UCF Knights vs Arizona
2024-11-02 15:30
The UCF Knights face Arizona today at 3:30 p.m. at FBC Mortgage Stadium in the annual Space Game. For more information, visit
https://ucfknights.com/sports/football/schedule

Storytime in the Park at Bill Frederick Park
2024-11-02 10:00 - 11:00

The Orlando International Dragon Boat Festival
2024-11-02 07:00 - 19:00
The Orlando International Dragon Boat Festival returns to Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake tomorrow from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The festival is a full day family friendly event with racing all-day and live cultural performances. For more information, visit mldb.gwnevents.com/orlando

National Child Safety Month
2024-11-01 00:00
November is National Child Safety Month. MetroWest Public Safety is sharing these safety tips to keep your kids safe during the holidays:

Decorate your tree with your kids in mind. Move the ornaments that are breakable or have metal hooks towards the top of the tree, keeping ornaments safe for young children at the bottom.
Check and water your natural tree regularly. A natural tree’s needles can dry out and pose a potential fire hazard.
Examine the lights on your tree and in and around your home for exposed or frayed wires, loose connections or broken sockets.
Blow out candles and store matches out of reach. Keep holiday candles at least 12 inches away from anything that can burn, and don’t forget to blow them out when you leave the room or before you go to sleep. Consider transitioning to LED candles.
Keep harmful/poisonous plants out of reach, including mistletoe berries, holly berry and Jerusalem cherry. In a poison emergency, call the national Poison Control Center at 1- 800-222-1222.
Keep a special eye on small pieces, including

button batteries that may be included in electronic toys. Serious, and even life-threatening, complications can occur if children swallow button batteries or put them in the nose or ear.
