With the advent of summer, MetroWest Public Safety says it’s a good time to review water safety measures for young children. Among preventable injuries, drowning is the leading cause of death for children 1 – 4 years old.  Visit https://www.safekids.org/watersafety for important information about water safety in the home, while swimming and while boating.

Tomorrow is Friday the 13th, a day considered by some to be unlucky. Learn more about the origins of this superstition from NPR at https://www.npr.org/2024/09/13/nx-s1-5103766/beware-its-friday-the-13th-dont-say-we-didnt-warn-you

Interested in learning more about Florida’s diverse plant life? Then make plans to attend Conservation Corner at Bill Frederick Park this Saturday from 2-3 p.m. to explore the wonders of local flora by learning the roles they play in our ecosystems and why protecting them matters. For more information, visit https://www.orlando.gov/Events/Conservation-Corner-June-2025

Tomorrow is Flag Day! Celebrate Flag Day with fun and surprising facts about the American flag and how to display it. https://www.history.com/news/what-is-flag-day

Are you ready for Father’s Day tomorrow? Treat your dad to a round of golf at the MetroWest Golf Club or food from one of our community’s great restaurants. Go to the MWMA website and click on restaurants for a list of all MetroWest eateries: https://www.metrowestcommunity.com/businesses/metrowest-businesses/

Today is Juneteenth, the day in 1865 when emancipated slaves living in Galveston, Texas, learned they were free. The City of Winter Garden is celebrating Juneteenth this Saturday with a free community event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Charlie May Wilder Park. The celebration will include family-friendly activities, entertainment, community resource booths, and...