Newsday Tuesday | 04/14/2020

NEWS FROM THE CITY OF WESTON April 14, 2020 Shine in White - We Are! The City of Weston Shines in White and many of you have, too. You may have noticed white ribbons throughout the city. These white ribbons are symbols of the city’s support to those working on the front lines. Share your photos of your Shine in White support or of your loved ones on the front lines using #ShineInWhite hashtag and we’ll share them on Wednesdays (Wear White Wednesday) and Fridays (Frontline Fridays). Learn More » Face Masks Now Required All employees and customers of essential businesses throughout Broward County are now required to wear a facial covering that covers the mouth and nose. In Weston, the same also applies to delivery personnel. Weston also urges essential businesses to implement policies for employees to wear other forms of personal protective equipment. The face mask requirements are by City and County order, both of which went into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, April 11 in an effort to further slow the transmission of the coronavirus.  Learn More » Get the Latest Information We are here for you during this time of uncertainty, and we continue to monitor and share information on the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak at WestonFL.org/Coronavirus. Click the link below to learn more. Learn More » Wanted: 10,000 Cloth Masks Join in on cloth mask-making for Cleveland Clinic Florida. Our goal is to contribute 10,000 cloth masks that will be used by hospital visitors as they enter and collected as they exit. The hospital will sanitize masks upon receipt and after each use. A collection bin is available in the front of Weston City Hall. Just drive thru to drop off donations in our donation bin during regular business hours Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. and Friday, 8 a.m. until 3. p.m.  Read More » Talking to Children About Coronavirus In times of uncertainty and increased public conversation around COVID-19, children may worry about themselves, friends and family about getting ill with COVID-19. Parents, guardians, family members, school staff and trusted adults play an important role in helping children minimize anxiety and fear. The CDC has compiled a guideline of general principles for talking to children. Read all about it. Read More » Top Florida Safest Cities: Weston Ranks #2 When it comes to the 50 safest cities in Florida, Weston Ranks #2 by Safewise. Safewise breaks down data to help people understand what it is like to live in different communities around the country. This year’s exceptional ranking is due to the dedicated work of men and women of the Broward Sheriff’s Office Weston District who serve and protect our community each day. We thank them for their service. Learn More » Home Rule Hero Award Goes To . . . The Florida League of Cities recently recognized City of Weston Mayor Daniel J. Stermer with a 2020 Home Rule Hero Award. Mayor Stermer earned this prestigious award for his tireless efforts throughout the legislative session to promote local voices making local choices, protect the Home Rule powers of Florida’s municipalities and advance the Florida League of Cities' legislative agenda. April P.O.P. Tips For the month of April, we will be posting weekly P.O.P. tips on our Twitter @CityofWeston leading up to Earth Day. P.O.P. stands for Protect our Planet. These tips are simple and practical suggestions you and your family can follow to make an impact to our planet. Broward College Virtual Film Screenings The Bailey Hall Film Maker Series, in partnership with Southern Circuit, will be presenting virtual film screenings throughout the month of April. Every Monday at 7:30 p.m. watch a powerful independent film and join in conversation with the filmmakers answering your questions. Don’t miss out on the upcoming film, Little Miss Westie on April 20.  Learn More » Check Out Broward County Library WOW "WithOut Walls" Online Broward County Library Without Walls provides library customers with a one-stop concept that gathers the Library’s online resources, including its new free mobile app, also called BCL WoW, into one easy online location. Click below to view the variety of online services that they offer.