City of Weston

 

NEWS FROM THE CITY OF WESTON May 25, 2021 ‌ Next City Commission Meeting: June 7, 2021 Memorial Day Honoring Those Who Gave All On Monday, May 31, let us all pause in remembrance of those who made the ultimate sacrifice to our great nation. Memorial Day is a time to reflect on the loss that our nation has suffered and to honor and give thanks to those who lost their lives while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. With roots as far back as the end of the Civil War, the Memorial Day holiday began as “Decoration Day” on May 30, 1868 – a time to decorate the graves of those that lost their lives in the war; yet, even prior to that date, local observances were held to honor those who died fighting in battles across the North and the South. Memorial Day was declared a national holiday in 1971. Learn More » Memorial Day City Administrative Offices Closed Monday, May 31 City Administrative offices – City Hall, the Community Center, the Public Works Services Center and the Building Department - will be closed in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 31.   Garbage and recycling collection will follow regular schedule. City parks are open normal operating hours for your enjoyment.  COVID-19 Vaccines for Ages 12 & Over Every Saturday | 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. The Florida Department of Health in Broward County (DOH-Broward), is providing the second round of free, voluntary Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations to students, staff and their families ages 12 and up at all public high schools and participating charter high schools in the county. No insurance is required, and no appointment is necessary. They will also provide first doses to students not yet vaccinated and their families, and second doses to those who already received their first dose, 21 days earlier. In Weston, the dates and times are: Cypress Bay High School – Wednesday, June 2, 1 to 6 p.m. Western High School – Thursday, June 3, 1 to 6 p.m. Students under 18 must bring a signed consent form if a parent is not with them.  Pfizer Vaccine Fact Sheet » Minor Consent Form » Weston’s Fourth of July Hometown Celebration & Fireworks Kick off your Independence Day weekend festivities with an evening of family-friendly fun leading up to a spectacular fireworks finale to honor Weston’s 25th Anniversary on Saturday, July 3. The festivities start at 6 p.m. Arrive early to pick your perfect viewing spot.  Learn More » Our Hometown Tradition Returns Weston's Hometown Fourth of July Celebration Parade Sunday, July 4, 2021 | 10:30 a.m. Patriotic pride prevails at Weston’s largest annual community event. Enjoy local businesses, civic groups, schools, bands, organizations and residents all on parade, decked out in red, white and blue. This year’s event will also celebrate our City’s silver anniversary with the parade theme: Weston, Celebrating 25 Years!    Pick your favorite seat curbside along the parade route, which winds its way to Main Street in Weston Town Center. Join the Parade! Applications are Now Available All groups, organizations, businesses and bands are welcome! Be a part of our Fourth of July tradition, and walk or ride with our Grand Marshals in Weston's biggest and most exciting event of the year. Registration is FREE, and the deadline to enter is June 21, 2021. Parade spaces fill up quickly, so register today!   Start now… put a group together and fill out the form. Large, small, elaborate or simple - your entry will be special. Everyone loves a parade, so plan on being a part of the celebration. Parade Details » Parade Application » Broward Bookworms Program Free Books for Young Children Great news for parents and kids: As part of Broward Reads: The Campaign for Grade Level Reading, the Early Learning Coalition of Broward County will offer free books to children ages 5 and under to enhance their early reading skills during the summer months. The books are offered in both English and Spanish. Families will also receive a resource guide that includes tips and strategies for supporting their child’s reading. Families are encouraged to share photos on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram by using the hashtag: #BrowardBooksworms! Register Here » State Launches Past Due Rent and Utilities Assistance Program The Florida Department of Children and Families is looking to distribute more than $800 million in federal aid to help lower-income renters economically affected by the coronavirus pandemic pay past-due rent and utilities. The Our Florida program focuses on low-income renters whose household incomes meet certain thresholds. Renters who have experienced losses of income, faced financial hardships due to the pandemic, are at risk of losing their residences or can show they live in unhealthy conditions might also be eligible. The program hopes to provide a safety net to keep families stable and in their homes. Learn More » Additional Assistance Programs » Florida Disaster Preparedness Tax Free Holiday May 28 through June 6, 2021 The 2021 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday begins this Friday, May 28 and ends on Thursday, June 6. During this sales tax holiday, qualifying items related to disaster preparedness are exempt from sales tax. The sales tax holiday does not apply to the rental or repair of any of the qualifying items. For more information and a list of qualifying items, click below. Learn More » Bicycle Safety for the Whole Family, Virtually! Learn how to keep your family safe while riding your bikes throughout Weston. The Broward Sheriff’s Office is holding a free virtual “Bicycle Safety for the Whole Family” presentation tomorrow, Wednesday, May 26 at 6:45 p.m. This program will cover how to properly fit a bike helmet and important safety tips. FREE bicycle helmets will be given to participants on a first come, first serve basis for the completion of the class.  Learn More » BSO Fire Safety Education Hyperthermia Awareness Event This event is live and in-person at Weston Town Center on Friday, May 28 from 4 to 7 p.m. by the Bell Tower. BSO Weston Fire Rescue and our Life Safety Educators will provide a visual demonstration to raise awareness about hyperthermia and remind people about the importance of “L.O.V.E. - Leave Our Vehicles Empty.” Leaving pets, or tragically a child, in a vehicle, even for minutes, can have life threatening consequences. Learn More » Summer Sports Camp At Weston Racquet Club Children ages 6 and over can get into the swing of things this summer at the newly renovated Weston Racquet Club. The Summer Sports Camp will be off

Que ofrecemos a nuestros clientes?: ¿Enfrenta una factura de impuestos inesperada?

Que ofrecemos a nuestros clientes?: ¿Enfrenta una factura de impuestos inesperada?:   Es fácil para la mayoría de las personas establecer un acuerdo de pago en línea con el IRS IR-2021-110SP, 14 de mayo de 2021 WASHINGTON ― ...

Cool Off and Embrace the Sounds and Sites of a SC Summer this June.

 

June 2021

This Summer, We're Feelin' Peachy in the Old 96 District Discover the sweetness of South Carolina's peachiest region with deals on travel, fresh fruit markets, homegrown recipes, family-friendly farms and much more. To find Unexpected Wonders in Abbeville, Edgefield, Greenwood, Laurens and McCormick Counties, click here.

Players with SC Connections Commit to the Palmetto Championship at Congaree Watch the stars of the PGA TOUR shine at the Palmetto Championship at Congaree June 10-13.  Players with South Carolina ties including World No. 1 Dustin Johnson, Lucas Glover, Doc Redman, Bill Haas and others are set to compete at the heralded Congaree Golf Club! Click here to buy your tickets today.  Cabins to Campsites: South Carolina's Best Hipcamp Experiences  Along with the diversity of offerings in state parks and private campgrounds, there's now Hipcamp, an online marketplace for campsites located on privately owned land. In South Carolina, you'll find Hipcamp sites by quiet rivers, on farms, tucked in the woods and near popular vacation destinations. Don't have your tent or travel trailer? Go glamping in one of these available sites across the Palmetto State.

Colleton County Rice Festival June 4-5 This cultural festival in Walterboro, SC is an annual celebration featuring arts and crafts, food, fireworks, music a parade and other entertainment. Enjoy a fun-filled weekend of family activities at this Lowcountry festival. South Carolina Festival of Flowers June 11-13 Celebrate the beginning of summer at the South Carolina Festival of Flowers in Greenwood, South Carolina. This premier annual event is an award-winning, "blooming good time" each year in June. Take a magical tour of the signature topiaries, run or walk in a 5k race and much more. Discover more here.   Southeastern Piano Festival June 12-20 Each summer the Southeastern Piano Festival transforms the University of South Carolina School of Music into a major cultural destination that draws in audiences and young piano talent from across the United States. Discover new and world-renowned concert pianists, master teachers, advocates for new piano music and more here.  Hampton County Watermelon Festival June 18-27 Join the state's oldest continuing festival for an action-packed week of athletic events, parades, snappy bands, colorful floats, arts and crafts, food, beauty queens, mud runs and plenty of free watermelon!  You won't want to miss fan favorites like the watermelon-eating contest and the street dance featuring all your favorite music. Read more here.

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Que ofrecemos a nuestros clientes?: Qué debe hacer si no cumplió con la fecha límite d...

Que ofrecemos a nuestros clientes?: Qué debe hacer si no cumplió con la fecha límite d...: La fecha límite del impuesto federal sobre los ingresos ya pasó para la mayoría de los contribuyentes individuales. Sin embargo, algunos no ...

La fecha límite del impuesto federal sobre los ingresos ya pasó para la mayoría de los contribuyentes individuales. Sin embargo, algunos no han presentado sus declaraciones de impuestos de 2020 ni han pagado los impuestos adeudados.

Si a un contribuyente individual se le debe un reembolso, no hay ninguna multa por presentar la solicitud fuera de plazo. Por otro lado, los impuestos adeudados y no pagados antes del 17 de mayo de 2021 están sujetos a multas e intereses (en inglés).

La persona que no haya presentado y adeuda impuestos debe presentar una declaración tan pronto como pueda y pagar todo lo que pueda para reducir las multas e intereses. Las opciones de presentación electrónica, incluido Free File del IRS, aún están disponibles para preparar y presentar declaraciones electrónicamente en IRS.gov hasta el 15 de octubre de 2021.

Los contribuyentes deben revisar sus opciones de pago. El IRS brinda información para los contribuyentes que no pueden pagar los impuestos que adeudan.

Algunos contribuyentes pueden tener tiempo adicional para presentar sus declaraciones de impuestos y pagar los impuestos adeudados. Esto incluye algunas víctimas de desastres (en inglés), contribuyentes que viven en el extranjero (en inglés), ciertos miembros del servicio militar y personal de apoyo elegible en zonas de combate (en inglés).

Es muy importante que presenten sus impuestos pronto porque las multas por presentación tardía y pago fuera del plazo de impuestos no pagados se acumulan rápidamente. Sin embargo, en algunos casos, un contribuyente que presenta la declaración después de la fecha límite puede calificar para un alivio de la multa. Para aquellos que se les cobre una multa, pueden comunicarse con el IRS llamando al número que figura en su aviso y explicar por qué no pudieron presentar y pagar a tiempo.

Los contribuyentes que tienen un historial de presentación y pago oportuno a menudo califican para el alivio de sanciones administrativas. Un contribuyente generalmente califica si ha presentado y pagado a tiempo durante los últimos tres años y cumple con otros requisitos. Para obtener más detalles, los contribuyentes deben visitar la página de reducción de multa incurrida por primera vez (en inglés) en IRS.gov.

Las fechas límite estatales de presentación y pago pueden ser diferentes de la fecha de vencimiento federal. Una lista de los sitios web de la división de impuestos estatales (en inglés) está disponible a través de la Federación de Administradores Tributarios.

¿Solo la genética afecta la salud mental?

 

¿Qué sabe de la salud mental?

Según fuentes del Gobierno, más de la mitad de las personas que viven en Estados Unidos serán diagnosticadas con un problema de salud mental en algún momento de su vida. ¿Por qué es importante la salud mental? Si su salud mental está en buen estado, usted es capaz de manejar mejor el estrés, tener relaciones sanas, tomar mejores decisiones y mantener buena salud física. ¿Qué cosas pueden afectar su salud mental? Factores biológicos como genes, enfermedades físicas, lesiones o la química del cerebro Experiencias de vida como traumas o antecedentes de abuso Su estilo de vida como la nutrición, actividad física y consumo de sustancias ¿Cómo puedo evaluar el estado de mi salud mental? Su médico de cabecera puede realizar una evaluación de salud mental para decidir si usted necesita ver a un profesional que se especializa en el diagnóstico y el tratamiento de los problemas de salud mental como los psiquiatras, psicólogos, trabajadores sociales clínicos y consejeros profesionales autorizados. *Mayo es el Mes de la Salud Mental y en USAGov en Español estaremos compartiendo información relevante sobre este tema durante todo el mes. Síganos en Facebook y Twitter para ver las últimas actualizaciones.