Newsday Tuesday | 09/22/2020

 

NEWS FROM THE CITY OF WESTON September 22, 2020 Recycle Right So you think you know what does and does not go in your recycling cart? Well we put that challenge to a couple of residents. Join us as we find out the answer in this edition of RECYCLING RIGHT!  Watch Video Here » Learn More » It's Time for a Flu Shot Be Protected With many local clinics and pharmacies offering seasonal flu shots, now is the time to protect yourself and your family. Many flu shot providers make the process quick and easy and some even offer gift cards upon completion. Check with your local clinic and pharmacy for availability. Learn More » Be a Good Neighbor Day Think about the many reasons you love living in Weston. One is the sense of community. Good Neighbor Day is recognized on September 28 across the U.S. and is the perfect time to say ‘Hi’ to that neighbor you have yet to meet. Weston is a safe community, but knowing your neighbor makes every community a closer community. Learn More  » Weston Rotary Run: Registration is Open for Virtual Race The Rotary Club of Weston, the City of Weston and Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital is gearing up for the 23rd Annual Rotary Run for Tomorrow and Fitness & Health Festival in December. While all run events (5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Half Marathon Relay, and the Mayor’s Get Fit Challenge) will be held virtually, the Health & Fitness Festival will take place at locations throughout the City on December 6. More details to follow. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all runners will participate in the races at a location of their choice and complete their run any time between December 5 through 13.  Event Details » Register Today! » Virtual Fun Continues with #WestonParks The Weston Parks and Recreation team continues to provide weekly virtual activities for everyone in the family. Check our City of Weston social media pages for #TransformationTuesdays to help you meet those fitness goals. What a great break from eLearning or virtual work! Follow our Scavenger Hunt on Saturdays and see who's quickest in the family to gather up all of the items. Transformation Tuesday  » More Fun Virtual Activities  » Water Smart: Be a Water Watcher There are over 3,000 preventable drowning deaths annually in the U.S. Be Water Smart because drowning prevention is everyone's responsibility. Water Smart Broward makes it quick and easy to learn how to prevent drowning and water accidents. How Water Smart are you? Learn More » Hurricane Preparations: Know What to Do As the Storm Approaches After supplies have been purchased and windows have been secured, what else is to be done should a Hurricane have its eye on our area? Tips such as getting cash, filling gas tanks, securing important papers in waterproof containers (which can even be a zip lock bag) will all make riding out the storm’s after-effects a little easier. Read the Tips Posted Here » Census 2020: Challenge Your Friends and Neighbors The 2020 Census is more than a population count. It's an opportunity to shape your community's future. Through your own social media, your voice can make a difference by making sure we all count. Time is running out! The deadline to complete the 2020 Census is September 30. Watch Video Here » Complete the 2020 Census Today! » What's In Your Mailbox? USPS Informed Delivery Find out what’s in your mailbox before the mail is delivered. The U.S. Postal Service offers Informed Delivery service FREE of charge. Sign up to receive a digital preview of letter-sized mail pieces that are en route for delivery daily, and manage packages scheduled to arrive soon. Expecting an important letter or payment? Informed Delivery will let you know when it should be in your mailbox.