City of Weston

 

NEWS FROM THE CITY OF WESTON September 29, 2020 Uncover Broward County Amendment Two Broward County has placed Amendment Two on the November 3, 2020 ballot. It proposes to defy Weston and other municipalities Home Rule. Taking away the ability of cities, and its residents, to make decisions on issues within our own community. Will you let that happen? Our Community, Our Choice.   Learn More » Tomorrow is the LAST Day to be Counted in the 2020 Census Are you counted in the 2020 Census? It's important to respond by September 30 to make sure everyone in your household is counted. We don’t get another chance for another 10 years!  Census data is used to distribute over $1.5 TRILLION in Federal funding EACH YEAR for vital programs and services, including healthcare, transportation, education, social services and much more. Ensure that our community receives our fair share by making sure everyone in your family is counted. Encourage others to do so, too! Census takers may continue to operate in your neighborhood after September 30 to finalize data collection and ensure data quality, but don't risk being left out. It's safe, easy and important to complete your questionnaire online (click below) or by phone at 844-330-2020(English) or 844-460-2020 (Español). Complete the 2020 Census NOW » Phone Lines Offline Today, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Pardon our interruption to the workday as our phones will be offline from 9:30 until 11:30 a.m. while all City of Weston dedicated staff undergo mandatory annual training. We continue to operate our administrative offices remotely and are available during our regular office hours. Click below to view details on current services and COVID-19 related guidelines. Read More  » Virtual BSO Life Safety Series: "Parent University" The Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue’s Public Education Team has developed educational resources for parents including a FREE monthly virtual Education Series called ‘Parent University’. They present very practical topics including Car Seat Safety, Online Safety, Cycling & Pedestrian Safety, Holiday Tips, Distracted Driving and DUI Prevention.  Read More » Virtual Fun Continues with #WestonParks Our City of Weston Parks and Rec is still offering plenty to keep the family busy virtually into the Fall. Get moving with #TransformationTuesdays, with new themes to keep you active. Or follow #ScavengerhuntSaturdays and see who is quickest to track down everything on the list. Fun Virtual Activities  » Take a Look at the October Virtual Activities Calendar  » Where In Weston is George? Have Some Fun Exploring Our Parks with George the Weston Pond Apple Snail There's so much history in our City of Weston parks just waiting to be explored! To help you discover that history and reconnect with the natural beauty of our parks, the City of Weston is following George the Pond Apple Snail. Follow George's journey as he explores some of our incredible parks. Solve the clue weekly, explore the park that George has visited in that week's clue and submit your answer and park photo online. Solve all eight clues by November 29 to win a Weston Swag Bag! Get ready...We will share the first clue on October 5. Watch the Video » Find Out How to Participate   » Doing Business in Weston? Have you Renewed Your BTR? All businesses, including home-based businesses, must have an active Local Business Tax Receipt (or BTR) in good standing in order to do business in the City. Be sure to renew the BTR annually before September 30! Renewals can be done online using your invoice number (received in a statement by mail or via email.)    Learn More  » IRS: Extension Deadline Approaching October 15, 2020 The Internal Revenue Service’s tax extension deadline to file your 2019 income tax return is fast approaching. Be sure to file online or postmark your return by October 15. For more information from the IRS, click below.  Learn More from the IRS » CDC Virtual Educational Games and Activities Learning from home can be challenging for children and parents. The Center for Disease Control compiled a list of virtual educational games and tips to keep children entertained at home. Check out the list of CDC resources below.

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LSHOF Special Event

 

Don't miss this special event!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THE SONGWRITERS HALL OF FAME® & THE GRAMMY MUSEUM® in partnership with THE LATIN SONGWRITERS HALL OF FAME® Present:

The Meteoric Rise Of Latin Hitmakers: Top Charting Songs & Voices Of Cultural Change Panelists include: Becky G, De La Ghetto, Play-N-Skillz, Sons of Sonix (SOS) and Tainy Moderator: Sirus/XM's Bryant Pino The Songwriters Hall of Fame® and The GRAMMY Museum®, in association with the Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame, are pleased to present a live virtual program as the latest installment in a continuing series of hit Songwriter events: "The Meteoric Rise of Latin Hitmakers: Top Charting Songs and Voices of Cultural Change."  Taking place on October 6, 2020 at 3:00 pm (PST), Latin hitmakers Becky G ("Mayores," "Sin Pijama"), De La Ghetto ("Sube La Music," "1,2,3"), Play-N-Skillz (Lil Wayne, Daddy Yankee), Sons of Sonix (SOS) (Justin Bieber, Stormzy) and Tainy (Daddy Yankee, J Balvin) highlight the A-list lineup of this virtual event, moderated by Sirus/XM's Director of Latin Programming, Bryant Pino. The event will feature discussion with the uber-successful superstar artists, songwriters and producers of some of the hottest Latin, pop and urban hits of 2020. These illustrious creators will share insight into their craft and inspiration, behind-the-scenes stories, as well as tips for aspiring artists and songwriters. The program will also focus on the wave of social consciousness and its influence on their artistry. This live virtual event is free and being made available to fans via The GRAMMY Museum.  Click here to register for free tickets. The Songwriters Hall of Fame, together with the GRAMMY Museum, has been producing annual events featuring legendary and contemporary hit songwriters since 2010, and this Latin panel is the latest installment of the Songwriters Hall of Fame's continuing series honoring the legacies of legendary and contemporary hit songwriters.   Free Tickets About The Songwriters Hall of Fame: The Songwriters Hall of Fame celebrates and honors the contributions of songwriters of all genres of music, educates the public with regard to their achievements and produces a spectrum of professional programs devoted to the development of new songwriting talent through songwriting craft forums, scholarships, digital initiatives and Master Sessions at New York University/Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development, University of North Carolina and NYC's Stuyvesant High School. West coast educational activities are held at The GRAMMY Museum and at the University of Southern California/Thornton School of Music. Out of the tens of thousands of songwriters of our era, there are more than 400 inductees who make up the impressive roster enshrined in the Hall of Fame. A songwriter with a notable catalog of songs qualifies for induction 20 years after the first commercial release of a song.  Visit the SHOF website here About The GRAMMY Museum: The GRAMMY Museum is a nonprofit organization dedicated to cultivating a greater understanding of the history and significance of music through exhibits, education, grants, preservation initiatives, and public programming. Paying tribute to our collective musical heritage, the Museum explores and celebrates all aspects of the art form - from the technology of the recording process to the legends who've made lasting marks on our cultural identity. Visit the GRAMMY Museum website here About The Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame: The Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame is a 501c3 non-profit organization founded in 2012 by renowned songwriter/producers Desmond Child and Rudy Pérez. LSHOF's mission is to educate, honor, and celebrate the lives and music of the world's greatest Latin songwriters and composers as well as inspiring new generations of music creators through masterclasses, workshops, scholarships, and digital initiatives. Visit the Latin SHOF website here SHOF Media Contact: April Anderson Songwriters Hall of Fame 212-957-9230  aanderson@songhall.org GRAMMY Museum Media Contact: Jasmine Lywen-Dill 213-725-5703 jlywen-dill@grammymuseum.org Latin SHOF Media Contacts:  Monica Escobar The 3 Collective Monica@the3collective.com  Dario Molina-Garzon The 3 Collective Dario@the3collective.com