Looking for a fun activity for you and your little ones? The Hiawassee library branch is hosting a Summer Picnic tomorrow from 11 to 11:45 a.m. This playful indoor pretend picnic will include stories, songs, and hands-on fun! Recommended for ages 3-5. https://attend.ocls.org/event/13138734
Today, June 1, is the first day of hurricane season – are you prepared? Now is the 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 {Hurricane 1 image}
Did you know that you can request a free tree from the City of Orlando? For more information, visit https://www.orlando.gov/Parks-the-Environment/Trees/Request-a-Free-Street-Tree
Are you looking for something to do with the kids now that school is out? Storytime at Bill Frederick Park takes place tomorrow from 10-11 a.m. Learn more at https://www.orlando.gov/Events/Storytime-in-the-Park-June-2025
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
