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...
Today is the beginning of Fire Prevention Week. This year’s FPW campaign, This year’s FPW campaign, “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!™” strives to educate everyone about the importance of having working smoke alarms in the home. Learn more at https://www.nfpa.org/about-nfpa/press-room/news-releases/2024/latest-us-smoke-alarm-data-reinforces-critical-importance-of-fire-prevention-week
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which aims to raise awareness about the disease and raise funds for research into its cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure. Visit the American Cancer Society website to find out how you can get involved.
Are you interested in some fun and easy fall craft projects to get you in the autumn spirit? Good Housekeeping has collected 65 fall crafts that are easy to do and will add seasonal cheer to your home: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/craft-ideas/how-to/g2257/creative-fall-craft-ideas/
Seasonal flu season is here and it’s more important than ever to get your flu shot. Flu shots are usually free with most insurance coverage. For more information about the seasonal flu vaccine, visit https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/keyfacts.htm
Still looking for some great tailgating recipes for the rest of the football season? Try these Top 50 tailgating recipes from the Food Network. Enjoy! https://www.foodnetwork.com/holidays-and-parties/packages/tailgating/food-networks-top-50-tailgating-recipes
Are you planning to carve a pumpkin for Halloween? In Central Florida, we face challenges trying to keep jack-o-lanterns looking fresh. ClickOrlando.com has these helpful tips to make sure your carved pumpkin is ready to show its face on Halloween: https://www.clickorlando.com/news/2018/10/26/tips-tricks-to-keep-your-carved-pumpkin-looking-fresh-until-halloween/
This Saturday is National Pumpkin Day, which recognizes a favored autumn decoration and food. This squash is native to North America and the oldest evidence of pumpkin-related seeds dates back to somewhere between 7000 and 5500 BC to seeds found in Mexico. Celebrate with some of these 100 pumpkin-centric recipes: https://www.onceuponapumpkinrd.com/100-pumpkin-recipes-for-national-pumpkin-day/
Today is National Black Cat Day! Black cats get a bad rap, especially during Halloween season, when they’re associated with witches and other scary things. It sounds like spooky fun, but their reputation has real consequences. Experts say black cats are less likely to be adopted and some people even harm them. National Black Cat...
Today is National Cat Day! Yes, we just had National Black Cat Day, but that day serves to raise awareness about black cats. National Cat Day was founded to help the public recognize the total number of cats that need to be rescued. The day also encourages cat lovers to celebrate the cats in their...
Happy Halloween! MetroWest Public Safety wants your Halloween to be safe, so please check out these Halloween safety tips from Safe Kids: https://www.safekids.org/halloween
November is National Child Safety Month. MetroWest Public Safety is sharing these safety tips to keep your kids safe during the holidays: Decorate your tree with your kids in mind. Move the ornaments that are breakable or have metal hooks towards the top of the tree, keeping ornaments safe for young children at the bottom....
The Orlando International Dragon Boat Festival returns to Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake tomorrow from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The festival is a full day family friendly event with racing all-day and live cultural performances. For more information, visit mldb.gwnevents.com/orlando
Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake will host Storytime in the Park tomorrow and Wednesday at 10 a.m. Join the Park Naturalist and Orange County Libraries for a morning of wonder and adventure! Nestled under the cool of shade trees, right next to the playground, enjoy a journey through enchanting tales. For more information, visit...
The UCF Knights face Arizona today at 3:30 p.m. at FBC Mortgage Stadium in the annual Space Game. For more information, visit https://ucfknights.com/sports/football/schedule
