City of Weston

NEWS FROM THE CITY OF WESTON April 28, 2020 The Census Helps Us During Disasters The Census Bureau provides data that is critical to emergency planning, preparedness and recovery efforts for all types of emergencies. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Census Bureau is assisting in identifying counties with a large vulnerable population, such as individuals with a disability, frailty or a debilitating health issue. The Census Bureau also aids in measuring the economic impact and recovery efforts throughout the nation. It is important to fill out the census to provide the necessary funding for your community for the next 10 years.    Learn More » Get the Latest Information As we plan for the new "Weston Way" of physical distancing and facial coverings, along with whatever else the future holds, we continue to monitor and share the latest updates and resources regarding coronavirus in our community at WestonFL.org/Coronavirus. Collection of Fabric Masks Continue We are well on our way to reaching our goal of 10,000 fabric masks for Cleveland Clinic Florida. Just drive thru and drop off at Weston City Hall. Shine in White We thank doctors, nurses, police, firefighters, first responders, media, sales personnel, public works staff, transport staff, grocery clerks, restaurants and more during these uncertain times. We continue to share our support for those working on the front lines. Share your photos and inspirational messages and us our hashtag: #ShineInWhite #Weston. Learn More  » Thank YOU to All Weston Volunteers April is National Volunteer Appreciation Month. We are so thankful for all of our volunteers who embody the spirit of our community and make our events and programs a success throughout the year: 55+ Club Arts Council of Greater Weston Friends of the Weston Branch Library Weston CERT Team (Community Emergency Response Team) Citizen Observer Patrol (COP) Weston Music Society Weston Sports Alliance, which includes the following organizations: AYSO 644 Soccer, Okapi Wanderers Rugby, Weston Travel Ball Baseball, Weston Explosion, Weston FC, Weston Athletic League, Weston Warriors Lacrosse, Weston Field Hockey, Weston FUTSOC, Weston Warriors Tackle Football & Cheer and Weston YMCA Family Center..  BSO Weston Cheer Up Hospital Patients Patients in the hospital with COVID-19 are often there for weeks at a time and cannot have the emotional support of family members by their side due to the virus' contagious nature. In fact, as visitation is scaled back for all patients, BSO wanted to lift their spirits by showing them that their community is thinking of them and they are in our hearts. Circling the hospital with lights and sirens, displaying all of the apparatus at our disposal - the men and women of the Broward Sheriff's Office Weston District waved and sent their wishes for recovery to those at the Cleveland Clinic Florida and also to everyone around the globe, sick and isolated from their family. You are not alone. Watch Video » Cleveland Clinic Announces New Research Center Amid COVID-19 On April 22, 2020, Cleveland Clinic announced the establishment of the Center for Global and Emerging Pathogens Research to broaden understanding of emerging pathogens — ranging from Zika virus to SARS-CoV-2 (which causes COVID-19) — and to expedite critically needed treatments and vaccines. The new center has been in the planning stages for 18 months and will span Lerner Research Institute and the soon-to-open Cleveland Clinic Florida Research and Innovation Center in Port St. Lucie, Florida. A team of renowned experts will lead the center to advance research towards diseases such as COVID-19, highly pathogenic influenza, Dengue fever, AIDS and Zika virus-related conditions. Read More » Wanted: Plasma Donations Are you a COVID-19 survivor? Plasma donors are needed! The Memorial Health System is registered to participate in the Mayo Clinic’s Convalescent Plasma Expanded Access Program to test the use of donated blood as a treatment for severe COVID-19 cases. Donors must meet all the required screening criteria for blood donation and the additional FDA criteria, as follows: Prior diagnosis of COVID-19 documented by an FDA approved laboratory test  Complete resolution of symptoms at least 14 days prior to donation and a documented negative COVID-19 FDA approved test OR  Complete resolution of symptoms at least 28 days prior to donation Complete Plasma Donation Form Here » Weston Spring Virtual Programs Now Available Although parks are closed and community center programs are on-hold, you can still be active! Virtual spring classes are available, such as Kidokinetics and Youth Karate. Some programs are fee-based. The Weston Parks and Recreation Department is also sharing virtual activities to get the entire family involved. Let's all Tic-Tac-Toe to Fitness! Community Center Spring Virtual Classes » It's Tic-Tac-Toe Tuesday! Click Here for A Fun Family Activity. » Guardian ad Litem Rises to the Occasion April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. As a result of the coronavirus, households that already were stressed are feeling more so due to unemployment and/or income loss, making children more prone to abuse. Guardian ad Litem staff and volunteers are responding by supporting parents to keep children safe and providing basic needs to families, like groceries, diapers and laptops for school.  Read More » Broward County Public Schools to Host Virtual Graduation Ceremonies Between Monday, June 15 through Sunday, June 28, 2020, Broward County Public Schools will be holding virtual graduations. The date of each school’s graduation will be announced on Friday, May 1. Congratulations Class of 2020! Learn More » Protect Our Planet Tip