Today is National Mutt Day, a day to embrace, save and celebrate mixed breed dog. Do you have a beloved mutt, or are you interested in adopting? Consider visiting a shelter to adopt a mutt in need of a forever home. If you can’t adopt, volunteering is a great way to help mutts, too.
Did you know that the MetroWest Public Safety Program is a cornerstone of our effort to make MetroWest a great place to Live, Work, Play and Connect! By partnering with Critical Intervention Services (CIS), we designed a program tailored to our community’s unique needs. For more information, visit https://www.metrowestcommunity.com/public-safety/
Florida’s back-to-school tax holiday ends tomorrow! 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...
Today is International Cat Day, also known as World Cat Day. It is a special day to celebrate domestic cats of all kinds. If you’ve been considering adopting a cat and feel you are ready, go ahead and visit a local shelter or go online to see the many cats looking for homes. Check out...
Tomorrow is the first day of school in Orange County! For more information, visit https://www.ocps.net/.
Today is the first day of school for Orange County Public Schools. Please be aware of our children walking and biking to school today, and of school zones and buses!
In Central Florida, summer is almost year-round, so keep this advice from the American Cancer Society in mind to protect you from the sun’s damaging rays: https://www.cancer.org/latest-news/stay-sun-safe-this-summer.html
Today is World Mosquito Day – no, it’s not a day to celebrate mosquitoes, rather it commemorates the day that relationship between mosquitoes and malaria was identified by British doctor Sir Ronald Ross in 1897. The goal of this special day is to raise awareness of malaria, as well as other diseases carried by mosquitoes...
Today is National Honey Bee Day, a day to celebrate and show appreciation for hard working Honey Bees, which produce honey that we enjoy and are vital to the pollination for a wide array of our fruits and vegetables. The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences suggests providing plants that appeal bees,...
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Do you see a problem in the neighborhood that needs to be reported to the City of Orlando? Then go to the Report a Problem page of the city’s website – this page allows you to quickly provide information about a variety of issues, from problem trees to a missed garbage cart pick up. https://www.orlando.gov/Report-a-Problem
Tomorrow is National Dog Day, a day to honor dogs and to rescue dogs from homelessness and abuse. It’s an opportunity for us to recognize and appreciate the value and importance of dogs in our lives. If you’re ready to adopt a new family member, contact Orange County Animal Services, Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando,...
MetroWest Food Truck Connection is Today at the Metrowest Golf Club
Don’t forget 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...
Would you like to become more engaged with the MetroWest community? The MetroWest Master Association welcomes and encourages resident participation and there are many ways to become involved. Find out more at: https://www.metrowestcommunity.com/people/get-involved/
Today is Grandparents Day – if you’re lucky enough to have loving grandparents in your life, take time today to let them know how much they mean to you.
The UCF Knights start the 2022 football season tonight at home versus South Carolina State! For more information visit https://ucfknights.com/sports/football/schedule/2022
Have a happy and safe Labor Day weekend! Boating is a fun way to spend the long weekend, but be sure you follow these safety tips from the National Safety Council: Review a pre-departure checklist to ensure you have everything you need in your boat, including a tool box and first-aid kit. Always have enough life...
