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

The November issue of MetroWest Lifestyle is now available! https://www.metrowestcommunity.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/MWMA-390_Winter24_post.pdf

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...

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and his Veterans Advisory Council will honor the courageous men and women of the armed forces at the 25th Annual City of Orlando Veterans Day Parade today from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in downtown Orlando. For more information, visit https://www.orlando.gov/Events/2024-Veterans-Day-Parade

Today is Veterans Day, a time for us to pay our respects to those who have served. For one day, we stand united in respect for our veterans. Are you a veteran, or do you have a veteran in your life? If so, many businesses offer Veterans Day discounts that can make the day even...

The Hiawassee branch library will host a Thanksgiving Recipe Swap Monday, Nov. 18 at 4 p.m. For more information, visit https://attend.ocls.org/event/11782976

New Managers & Board Members Introduction to MetroWest, Leasing Standards & Public Safety.

This weekend Live! at Pointe Orlando hosts the Orlando Taco Festival from 2-8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The Festival features more than 25 taco and food vendors, a giant Margarita bar, Tequila Expo, mechanical bull riding, a kids’ fun zone, live entertainment and much more. For ticket prices and additional information visit https://www.tacofestival.com/event/orlando/

This weekend Live! at Pointe Orlando hosts the Orlando Taco Festival from 2-8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The Festival features more than 25 taco and food vendors, a giant Margarita bar, Tequila Expo, mechanical bull riding, a kids’ fun zone, live entertainment and much more. For ticket prices and additional information visit https://www.tacofestival.com/event/orlando/

Today Live! at Pointe Orlando hosts the Orlando Taco Festival from 2-8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The Festival features more than 25 taco and food vendors, a giant Margarita bar, Tequila Expo, mechanical bull riding, a kids’ fun zone, live entertainment and much more. For ticket prices and additional information visit https://www.tacofestival.com/event/orlando/

The Hiawassee branch library will host a Thanksgiving Recipe Swap Monday, Nov. 18 at 4 p.m. For more information, visit https://attend.ocls.org/event/11782976

Last Call for Edgewood Children’s Ranch Giving Hearts Donations – Give before 12/6/2024! Reach out to MWMA at mwma.mgr@cfl.rr.com

In the last game of the regular season, the UCF Knights face Utah at home tonight at 8 p.m. For more information, visit https://ucfknights.com/sports/football/schedule

Today is Orlando’s Latino Fest USA 2024 at Luminary Green Park in Orlando. Latino Fest embraces the traditions, food, music and art that make our community unique. Bring your family and friends and come prepared for a day of joy, connection and celebration. Visit https://www.orlando.gov/Events/Latino-Fest-USA-2024 for more information.

Today is Small Business Saturday! Think about shopping locally with our wonderful MetroWest small businesses!