This Saturday is National Pumpkin Day!

This Saturday is National Pumpkin Day, which recognizes a favored autumn decoration and food. This squash is native to North America and the oldest evidence of pumpkin-related seeds dates back to somewhere between 7000 and 5500 BC to seeds found in Mexico. Celebrate with some of these 100 pumpkin-centric recipes: https://www.onceuponapumpkinrd.com/100-pumpkin-recipes-for-national-pumpkin-day/

Today is National Black Cat Day!

Today is National Black Cat Day! Black cats get a bad rap, especially during Halloween season, when they’re associated with witches and other scary things. It sounds like spooky fun, but their reputation has real consequences. Experts say black cats are less likely to be adopted and some people even harm them. National Black Cat...

Today is National Cat Day!

Today is National Cat Day! Yes, we just had National Black Cat Day, but that day serves to raise awareness about black cats. National Cat Day was founded to help the public recognize the total number of cats that need to be rescued. The day also encourages cat lovers to celebrate the cats in their...

Happy Halloween MetroWest!

Happy Halloween! MetroWest Public Safety wants your Halloween to be safe, so please check out these Halloween safety tips from Safe Kids:   https://www.safekids.org/halloween

National Child Safety Month

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....

The Orlando International Dragon Boat Festival

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  

Storytime in the Park at Bill Frederick Park

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...

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