MetroWest Orlando

MetroWest New Manager Leasing Standards & Public Safety Workshop
2022-05-24 10:00 - 11:30, 2022-06-22 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York)

MetroWest Food Truck Connection
2022-05-26 17:30 - 21:00

Florida's 2021 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday begins
2022-05-27 08:00 - 17:00
Florida’s 2021 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday begins tomorrow and will run through June 10. During the 14-day sales tax holiday period, qualifying items related to disaster preparedness are exempt from sales tax. Examples of tax-free items include:

Flashlights and lanterns costing $40 or less
Radios costing $50 or less
Tarps costing $100 or less
Coolers costing $60 or less
Batteries costing $50 or less
Smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and carbon monoxide detectors costing $70 or less
Generators costing $1,000 or less

The holiday also includes a number of items related to the safe evacuation of household pets.

Memorial Day-Honor Our Country's Military!
2022-05-30 08:00 - 17:00
Today is Memorial Day. If you are looking for ways to honor our country’s fallen military heroes, here are a few suggestions:

By visiting cemeteries and placing flags or flowers on the graves of our fallen heroes.
By flying the U.S. Flag at half-staff until noon. Memorial Day is a day of “National Mourning.”
By participating in a “National Moment of Remembrance” at 3 p.m. to pause and think upon the meaning of the day.
By renewing a pledge to aid the widows, and orphans of our fallen dead, and to aid the disabled veterans.

Flag Day
2022-06-14 08:00 - 17:00
Today 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

MWMA Fine & Hearing Meeting
2022-06-15 13:00 - 14:00

MWMA Design Review Board Meeting
2022-06-15 14:00 - 15:00

Happy Father's Day
2022-06-19 08:00 - 17:00

MetroWest MusicWORKS is TWO WEEKS AWAY!!
2022-06-20 18:00 - 22:00 | MetroWest Golf Club 2100 S. Hiawassee Road, 2100 S. Hiawassee Road, Orlando, FL, United States
JULY 4TH MUSICWORKS AT METROWEST GOLF CLUB FROM 6-10PM

Official First Day of Summer
2022-06-21 08:00 - 17:00

Freedom Week Sales Tax Holiday Thru 7/7/2022
2022-07-01 08:00 - 17:00
Today marks the beginning of the Freedom Week Sales Tax Holiday. From today through July 7, purchases of admissions to music events, sporting events, cultural events, specified performances, movies, museums, state parks, and fitness facilities for events to be held from July 1 through December 31, 2022, will be tax-free in Florida. Purchases of certain annual passes and season tickets are also exempted. For more information, visit
https://floridarevenue.com/FreedomWeek/Pages/default.aspx

2022-07-03 08:00 - 17:00
Tomorrow is July 4 and here are some tasty grilling ideas: https://www.delish.com/holiday-recipes/g550/fourth-july-classic-recipes/

July 4th Grilling Ideas
2022-07-03 08:00 - 17:00

MusicWORKS Tomorrow
2022-07-03 08:00 - 17:00
MusicWORKS is Tomorrow

MetroWest MusicWORKS Event at the Golf Club-FREE EVENT
2022-07-04 18:00 - 22:00
Metrowestevents.com

Freedom Week Sales Tax Holiday Ends Today
2022-07-06 08:00 - 17:00
Today is the end of the Freedom Week Sales Tax Holiday. Purchases of admissions to music events, sporting events, cultural events, specified performances, movies, museums, state parks, and fitness facilities for events to be held from July 1 through December 31, 2022, will be tax-free in Florida. Purchases of certain annual passes and season tickets are also exempted.

Watering Restrictions
2022-07-08 08:00 - 17:00
Did you know that local watering restrictions allow for watering your lawn only twice per week? Here are some details:

Water only before 10 a.m. and after 4 p.m. to avoid evaporation.
Obey watering restrictions by watering only on your designated days. Odd numbered addresses water on Wednesday and Saturday, while even numbered addresses water on Thursday and Sunday.
Water for just 30-45 minutes per session.

For more information, check out OUC’s Watering Restrictions page at http://www.ouc.com/environment-community/high-quality-water-ouc/watering-restrictions

Protecting Your Skin
2022-07-09 08:00 - 17:00
In Central Florida, it may feel like it’s impossible to escape the rays of the sun, but protecting your skin from harmful UV rays is an everyday concern. Follow these guidelines from the CDC to ensure sun safety for the whole family: https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/skin/basic_info/sun-safety-tips-families.htm

FWC Coyote Safety Tips
2022-07-11 08:00 - 17:00
If you have heard about or seen a coyote in our community, you should know that according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), coyotes are found throughout Florida and are now considered to be a naturalized species in all 67 Florida counties. It’s important to keep our pets safe from coyotes, so follow these FWC tips:

Do not allow them to roam freely; keep cats indoors. Free-roaming cats are at a high risk of being preyed upon by coyotes and other animals.
Walk small dogs on a short leash that is less than six feet long, especially at night, dusk or dawn.
Be extra careful if you are going to walk your pet in a wooded area that has heavy foliage, where coyotes may rest.
If pets are kept in a fenced yard, be sure the fence is at least 6 feet high to deter coyotes from jumping over it and check the bottom of the fence regularly to ensure there are no holes where coyotes can get underneath.
Remove attractants from around your home, including pet food and unsecured garbage left outside. Problems with coyotes can be significantly reduced if residents remove attractants and secure trash.

FOOD TRUCK CONNECTION - TWO WEEKS AWAY!
2022-07-14 08:00 - 17:00
Please come join the MetroWest Food Truck Connection Event TWO WEEKS from now on July 28, 2022 from 5:30-9:00pm at the MetroWest Golf Club located at 2100 S. Hiawassee Rd. Orlando FL 32835

National Ice Cream Day
2022-07-17 08:00 - 17:00
It’s National Ice Cream Day! I don’t know about you, but ice cream sounds like a great way to cool down in the middle of July in Central Florida. Go ahead and celebrate!

Moon Day
2022-07-20 08:00 - 17:00
Today is Moon Day, which celebrates the first time humans walked on the moon. The Apollo Space Program, begun by President John F. Kennedy, was created to put the first man on the moon. Apollo 11, carrying astronauts Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin, Jr., fulfilled President Kennedy’s dream. On July 20, 1969, the Lunar Module touched down on the surface of the moon. A few hours later, Armstrong set foot on the moon’s surface and gave the famous quote “That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.” Here’s a link to a fun Moon Day experiment to do with the kids: https://www.teachtci.com/national-moon-day-is-july-20th/

MWMA Fine & Hearing Meeting/Cancelled
2022-07-20 08:00 - 17:00
MWMA Fine & Hearing Meeting

MWMA Design Review Board Meeting
2022-07-20 08:00 - 17:00

FOOD TRUCK CONNECTION - ONE WEEK AWAY!
2022-07-21 08:00 - 17:00
Please come join the MetroWest Food Truck Connection Event ONE WEEK from now on July 28, 2022 from 5:30-9:00pm at the MetroWest Golf Club located at 2100 S. Hiawassee Rd. Orlando FL 32835

Important Heat Risk Information
2022-07-23 08:00 - 17:00
July in Florida is hot, hot, hot! Be aware of and careful to avoid Heat Related Illnesses. Although anyone at any time can suffer from heat-related illness, some people are at greater risk than others:

Infants and young children

People 65 years of age or older
People who are overweight
People who overexert during work or exercise
People who are physically ill, especially with heart disease or high blood pressure, or who take certain medications

Learn the signs and symptoms of Heat Related Illnesses from the CDC and take care of yourself and your loved ones: https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/warning.html

FREE SELF-SERVICE SANDBAG DISTRIBUTION
2022-07-24 08:00 - 17:00
FREE Self-Service Sandbag distribution July 7, 2022 – August 7, 2022
Reminder: Self-Service Sandbag Program
📅 Date: Sunday, July 24 – Sunday, August 7
🕗 Time: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
🌳 Location: Barnett Park, Bithlo Community Park, Downey Park, Meadow Woods Park and West Orange Recreational Complex
🌀 Info: ocfl.net/storm
Recordatorio: Programa de Sacos de Arena Estilo Auto-Servicio
📅 domingo, 24 de julio – domingo, 7 de agosto
🕗 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
🌳 Barnett Park, Bithlo Community Park, Downey Park, Meadow Woods Park and West Orange Recreational Complex
🌀 Más información: ocfl.net/tormentas

Florida's Back-to-School Tax Holiday
2022-07-25 08:00 - 17:00
Florida’s back-to-school tax holiday starts today and continues through Aug. 7. During this sales tax holiday period, qualifying items will be exempt from tax including: certain school supplies selling for $15 or less per item; clothing, footwear, and certain accessories selling for $60 or less per item; and computers and certain accessories selling for $1,000 or less per item, when purchased for noncommercial or personal use.
https://floridarevenue.com/taxes/tips/Documents/TIP_22A01-08.pdf

Hurricane Season Family Emergency Plan
2022-07-26 08:00 - 17:00
We are almost two months into hurricane season. If you haven’t already, it’s time to create a family emergency plan, stock up on non-perishable food items, and have your trees trimmed. For more information, visit FEMA’s hurricane readiness page: https://www.ready.gov/hurricanes
