MetroWest Orlando

MetroWest Giving Hearts Supporting Edgewood Children's Ranch
2024-12-02 00:00 (America/New_York)
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

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

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/

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/

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

MWMA Annual Meeting
2024-12-05 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-05 16:00 - 18:00

ECR Last Day for Holiday Donations
2024-12-06 00:00
Edgewood Children’s Ranch last day for Holiday donations.

MWMA Giving Hearts ends Today
2024-12-06 00:00

Join Park Naturalists at the Bill Frederick Park
2024-12-06 14:00
Join Park Naturalists at the Bill Frederick Park education pavilion tomorrow at 2 p.m. for a fun-filled hour of nature-focused activities inspired by the theme of the month: Winter’s Nap!
https://www.orlando.gov/Events/Conservation-Corner-December

CBS News Best Holiday Movies
2024-12-09 00:00
In the mood to binge some holiday movies? CBS News has put together a handy list of the best holiday movies and where you can stream them: https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/best-holiday-movies-ranked-stream/

Good Housekeeping 25 Best Christmas TV Shows
2024-12-11 00:00
Boost your holiday spirit with some great TV show episodes! Good Housekeeping has put together this list of the 25 best Christmas TV show episodes to watch: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/christmas-ideas/g29613757/best-christmas-themed-tv-shows-episodes/

MWMA Design Review Board Meeting
2024-12-11 14:00 - 15:00

Hiawassee Library Fun Winter-Themed Activities for young children
2024-12-12 11:00
Looking for fun winter-themed activities for your young children? Check out Dance Party: Arctic Rhythm at the Hiawassee Library tomorrow at 11 a.m. Recommended for children ages 3-5 years. https://attend.ocls.org/event/11986578

The Food Network 50 Holiday Recipes
2024-12-18 00:00
The Food Network put together 50 holiday recipes that are a breeze to make:
https://www.foodnetwork.com/holidays-and-parties/packages/holidays/holiday-central-quick-and-easy/quick-and-easy-holiday-recipes

Happy Holidays, MetroWest!
2024-12-25 00:00

Walk in the Park-Amazing Wonders at Bill Frederick
2024-12-27 10:00
Discover some of the amazing wonders that call Bill Frederick Park home tomorrow at 10 a.m. Meet the Park Naturalist at the children’s farm for a guided walk on the nature trail.
https://www.orlando.gov/Events/Walk-in-the-Park-December

Happy New Year's Eve, MetroWest!
2024-12-31 00:00

First day of Black History Month
2025-02-01 00:00
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 more information, visit https://ocls.info/black-history-month.

Ground Hog Day!
2025-02-02 00:00
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/

February is American Heart Month!
2025-02-03 00:00
In observance of American Heart Month this month, the American Heart Association wants you to know that heart attack symptoms can vary between men and women. Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women in the United States, so being able to identify heart attack symptoms can mean the difference between life and death. For more information, visit https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/heart-attack/warning-signs-of-a-heart-attack/heart-attack-symptoms-in-women

Black History Month Art Exhibition Celebration Reception
2025-02-05 00:00
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 https://www.orlando.gov/Our-Government/Departments-Offices/Executive-Offices/Office-of-Multicultural-Affairs/Black-History-Month/Black-History-Month-Events

American Heart Association Warning signs of a Heart Attack
2025-02-07 00:00
February is American Heart Month and the American Heart Association shares these warning signs of a heart attack:

Chest discomfort. Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes – or it may go away and then return. It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain.
Discomfort in other areas of the upper body. Symptoms can include pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach.
Shortness of breath. This can occur with or without chest discomfort.
Other signs. Other possible signs include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness.

To learn more, visit:
https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/heart-attack/warning-signs-of-a-heart-attack

Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday at 2 a.m.
2025-02-08 00:00
Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday, so don’t forget to set your clocks ahead one hour before you go to bed tonight. The start of DST is also a good time to take stock of your home’s safety. Learn more at https://www.nsc.org/home-safety/tools-resources/seasonal-safety/spring

It's Super Bowl Sunday! Good Housekeeping game day recipes.
2025-02-09 00:00
It’s Super Bowl Sunday! Are you rooting for Kansas City Chiefs or the Philadelphia Eagles? If you’re still looking for some game day recipes, check out these 70 ideas from Good Housekeeping:
https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-recipes/g1305/super-bowl-recipe-ideas/

The February issue of MetroWest Connect is now available!
2025-02-10 00:00

Valentine's Day Dinner experience in MetroWest!
2025-02-10 00:00
Do you have special plans for Valentine’s Day? We have so many amazing restaurants here in MetroWest, you don’t have to go far to find a wonderful Valentine’s Day dinner experience. Visit the Businesses page of the MWMA website and click on restaurants for a full list of MetroWest eateries: https://www.metrowestcommunity.com/businesses/metrowest-businesses/

City of Orlando's Annual Black History Month Community Celebration!
2025-02-11 00:00
Celebrate Black History Month at the City of Orlando’s annual Community Celebration Event. This free event honors the lasting contributions and positive influence of African Americans in our Central Florida community. Join Mayor Dyer and City Commissioners for a screening of the GOSPEL docuseries and to enjoy live entertainment, delicious food, and a special performance by City Beautiful Voices, a choir featuring city employees. For more information, visit:
https://www.orlando.gov/Events/City-of-Orlando%E2%80%99s-Black-History-Month-Community-Celebration-Event

Happy Valentine's Day!
2025-02-14 00:00
Happy Valentine’s Day! To keep your heart health, the American Heart Association offers these top tips to prevent heart disease:

Schedule an appointment with your healthcare provider to learn your personal risk for heart disease.
Quit smoking. Did you know that just one year after you quit, you’ll cut your risk of coronary heart disease by 50 percent?
Start an exercise program. Just walking 30 minutes a day can lower your risk for heart attack and stroke.

For more information, visit https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/heart-attack

Today is National Pi Day
2025-02-14 00:00
Today is National Pi Day – yes that’s Pi, not Pie. Pi (Greek letter “π”) is the symbol used in mathematics to represent a constant – the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter – which is approximately 3.14159. Pi Day is an annual opportunity for math enthusiasts to recite the infinite digits of Pi, talk to their friends about math, and to eat Pie. To learn more, visit https://www.piday.org/
