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. (Patriot’s Day image)

NNO in 2 Weeks on October 2, 2024, 5:30pm at the MetroWest Golf Club

This week is National Child Passenger Safety Week 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 installation with a certified child passenger safety technician before the child is born. You can find certified...

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!

NNO in One Week on October 1, 2024, 5:30pm at the MetroWest Golf Club

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/ (Good neighbor image)

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 (coffee image)

NNO is Tomorrow on October 1, 2024, 5:30pm at the MetroWest Golf Club

If you plan to vote in the Nov. 5 election, you MUST be registered to vote by Monday, Oct. 7! Visit https://vote.gov/register/florida to find out how to start or update your registration online.  

Today is the first day of MetroWest Giving Hearts Supporting Edgewood Children’s Ranch (ECR). This fundraising drive will end Dec. 6 at noon. 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...