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...
Happy Labor Day, MetroWest! If you’re celebrating today, check out these no-bake and no-cook recipes to keep your kitchen nice and cool: https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/no-bake-no-cook-labor-day-recipes/
Wondering what to plant this month to refresh your yard for fall? The University of Florida IFAS Extension suggests trying these annual/bedding plants: ageratum, coleus, celosia, zinnia, and wax begonia for color into fall. For more information visit: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/topic_annual_landscape_plants
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. (grandparents image)
Today is Patriot’s Day, observed in honor and remembrance of those who died in the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks on New York City and the Pentagon. A nice way to commemorate Patriot’s Day would be to show appreciation to our local first responders. They put their lives on the line for us every day.
Today is the first day of Hispanic American Heritage Month, which continues until Oct. 15. National Hispanic Heritage Month traditionally honors the cultures and contributions of both Hispanic and Latino Americans as we celebrate heritage rooted in all Latin American Countries. The Orange County Library System will host events in celebration of Hispanic American Heritage...
Today is the first day of Oktoberfest in Germany. If you can’t make the trip to Munich, you can get into the Oktoberfest spirit with these delicious recipes. Prost! https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/recipe-ideas-for-oktoberfest/
This week is National Child Passenger Safety Week and MetroWest Public Safety offers these passenger tips to keep your little ones safe: If you're pregnant, schedule a car seat installationwith a certified child passenger safety technician before the child is born. You can find certified safety techs here: https://portalskcms.cyzap.net/dzapps/dbzap.bin/apps/assess/webmembers/secure/manage?webid=SKCMS&pToolCode=CERT-SEARCH&pAdd=Yes Children should ride in the back seat...
Today is the first day of fall! Believe it or not, we’re only a little over halfway through hurricane season. It’s not too late to make some important preparations in case there is a late season storm. To create your own hurricane preparedness kit, visit https://www.ready.gov/build-a-kit. Don’t let a late-season storm catch you unprepared!
Join Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and District 2 City Commissioner Tony Ortiz to celebrate our community’s diversity at the City of Orlando’s Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration Event today at Amway Center from 5-8 p.m. This free event gathers our community to celebrate the heritage, culture and contributions of Hispanic residents to our city and nation...
Today is National Good Neighbor Day, a time to recognize and appreciate your good neighbor(s). If you’re looking for tips on being a good neighbor, this story from the Washington Post has nine great suggestions: https://www.washingtonpost.com/home/2018/10/02/neighbor-etiquette/
It’s National Coffee Day! Where in MetroWest is your favorite place to grab a cup of Joe? Check out these nine reasons the right amount of coffee is good for you from Johns Hopkins Medicine: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/9-reasons-why-the-right-amount-of-coffee-is-good-for-you
