Today is Martin Luther King Day, which can be celebrated as a 'Day of Service' where Americans are encouraged to volunteer to help others less fortunate than themselves. Help to honor Dr. King’s legacy by finding a way to make a difference in our community. We’d like to suggest helping Edgewood Children’s Ranch, a nonprofit,...
Did you make any New Year’s resolutions? If you didn’t but would like to, check out these ideas for easy and achievable resolutions: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/health/wellness/advice/g985/achievable-new-year-resolutions/
Now that the holidays are over, it would be a good time to review your home’s energy use and address ways to reduce your energy bill in 2024. OUC offers a free home energy survey to help identify energy and water loss issues. Go to https://www.ouc.com/residential/save-energy-water-money/online-and-in-home-energy-audits for more information.
Wondering what to plant in your yard this month? The University of Florida IFAS extension has created useful calendars that list all the best planting ideas by month. Check it out here: https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep450#SECTION_1
Did you know that the City of Orlando offers an easy way to report problems within the city? From potholes to graffiti, issues can be reported online at https://www.orlando.gov/Report-a-Problem
This is the first day of Black History Month, which celebrates the important contributions and achievements of African Americans throughout our nation's history. In celebration of the accomplishments and contributions of African-Americans to our country, the Orange County Library System is offering special events throughout the month including lectures, cultural performances and film screenings. For...
Today is Groundhog Day! This is the odd, more than 130-year-old American tradition, where a groundhog called Punxsutawney Phil is called upon to forecast whether we'll endure six more weeks of winter or get an early spring. You can watch a live feed of Groundhog Day here: https://visitpa.com/groundhog-day-live-stream/
Every February, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and City Commissioners celebrate Black History Month by highlighting the lasting contributions and positive influence of Black Americans in the Central Florida community. Tonight, the City launches its celebration with the Black History Month Art Exhibition Opening Reception. For a complete list of all Black History Month events, visit...
