City of Weston eNewsletter | Newsday Tuesday | 01/14/2020

NEWS FROM THE CITY OF WESTON January 14, 2020  ‌  ‌  ‌ Martin Luther King, Jr. Observance The birth of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., reverend and social activist, is commemorated every year on the third Monday of January. All City administrative offices (City Hall, the Community Center, the Public Works Services Center, and the Building Department) will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2020.  Read More » It's Bulk Pick-up Week: A Fresh New Start for the New Year You have two weekends to work on your garage clean-up project. Tidy up for a clean start to the New Year. The next Residential Quarterly Bulk Trash Pickup Service begins Wednesday, January 22. Click below for details. You can also place out any remaining Christmas trees curbside for pick up with the bulk trash items. Did we confuse you? Previously published dates for Bulk Pickup in January 2020 were INCORRECT. We apologize for the error. The correct dates are Wednesday, January 22 through Saturday, January 25. Place items curbside by 7 a.m. on your regular garbage service day which occurs during those dates. Read More » Become a Code Explorer Are you interested in design and 3D coding? The next session of Code Explorers will feature 3D modeling, and will begin the week of January 28. Participants ages six through 13 will explore engineering, computer science, and technological fields while creating, designing, building and coding unique projects to take home. Classes are held at the Weston Community Center. Don't delay, sign up today! Read More» Kidokinetics Registration is Still Open! It’s not too late to register! Children ages four and under will learn self-confidence and a love for fitness while developing balance and coordination skills. Participants will explore a new sport each week in a fun and non-competitive environment. Don’t miss out and register today! Read More» New 75 Express Service from BBT to MIA If you have business at, or work near, Miami International Airport, you may want to try out the new 75 Express Route 115, launched this week by Broward County Transit. The route is offered on weekdays and will travel southbound, departing the Sunrise Park & Ride at the BB&T Center every 30 minutes in the morning from 5:40 a.m. until 9:40 a.m. In the afternoon, the route will travel northbound, departing the Miami Airport Station every 30 minutes from 4:45 p.m. until 7:20 p.m. Ride free the first week (through January 17) on air-conditioned coach buses that offer free Wi-Fi.   Read More » Census 2020 is Still Hiring! Looking for a part-time, flexible job? Do you want to make an impact on your community? The U.S. Census Bureau is hiring thousands of individuals over the next month to serve as Census takers in their own communities. Apply today to be considered for employment this Spring and Summer. Read More » Healthy Living Tip: New Year, New Eating Habits Grapes and doughnuts and feasts, oh my! With the holiday season behind us, a new year comes about with resolutions about new eating habits. Don’t let your goals fade away in a week or two -- create new healthy eating habits not just by eliminating the bad, do so by REPLACING foods with healthier options.  Read More » Flu Shots Still Recommended as Season Peaks It's not too late to get the flu shot. The flu is peaking in South Florida now, so take precautions to prevent the spread of the flu to you and your family by getting everyone in your household vaccinated. Find a Flu Shot Near You » Checkmate! Mayors' Chess Challenge Draws Crowd in Weston As the Mayors' Chess Challenge series makes stops throughout Broward County this school year, Weston's event drew a crowd of chess aficionados, young and old, seasoned and beginner-level on January 11. The event certainly did its job to promote and support scholastic chess! If your child is interested in learning more about the game, the Chess Club is offered at the Weston Community Center for ages five to 18. The club meets Mondays at 4:45 p.m. throughout the year. View Photos » Don't Miss Out on Upcoming Events and Meetings Don’t miss out on upcoming meetings, movies, concerts, races and other events now and year-round. Visit our event calendar often to stay up-to-date on upcoming events.

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