NEWS FROM THE CITY OF WESTON December 20, 2022 |
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Next Regular City Commission Meeting: Tuesday, January 17, 2023 |
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On Saturday, December 24, millions around the country will leave a plate of cookies and glass of milk out for Santa Claus as he travels the world on a reindeer-led sleigh, delivering gifts to children. Others will recognize December 24, Christmas Eve, as Nochebuena and attend midnight mass. While Christmas has incorporated many cultural and regional traditions around the world, the root of the holiday remains centered on commemorating the birth (or nativity) of Jesus Christ, the central figure of Christianity.
The City of Weston wishes all who celebrate the holiday a “Merry Christmas.” |
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Created in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Ron Karenga, Kwanzaa, an African American and Pan-African holiday celebrates the importance of the Pan-African family, history, social values, community and culture every December 26 through January 1. In celebration, families and communities organize activities around the Nguzo Saba - the Seven Principles: Umoja (unity), Kujichagulia (self-determination), Ujima (collective works and responsibility), Ujamaa (cooperative economics), Nia (purpose), Kuumba (creativity), and Imani (Faith). The celebration continues with food, music, dance poetry, and narrative and ends with a day dedicated to reflecting and recommitting to the Seven Principles and additional cultural values.
To all who celebrate, the City of Weston wishes you a joyful and meaningful Kwanzaa. |
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Mark Your Calendar Upcoming Events in 2023 We have so many great events planned for you and your family in 2023! Take a peek at our events calendar now and be sure to note them on your own calendar as you plan for the new year. You won’t want to miss them! From outdoor concerts and movies, to magical children’s performances and mesmerizing foreign films, to the popular Celebrate the Arts Day and Weston World Fest – there is something for everyone! |
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Christmas Tree Curbside Collection When it's time to un-deck the halls, you have options for disposing of your real tree. Curbside Christmas tree collection will be offered once again in Weston on your regular garbage collection day from Monday, January 2 through Saturday, January 14. There are just a few simple rules to follow for smooth pickup and disposal. |
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Chip in with Chip-a-Tree Markham Park And here is another disposal option for your tree. Want to give your Christmas tree a second life? Broward County’s annual Chip-a-Tree program at Markham Park, 16001 W. State Road 84, will take place starting Monday, December 26 through Monday, January 16, where Broward County residents only can bring in a limit of two trees per vehicle and the trees will be chipped and used for landscaping throughout the county |
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What's on the Web? Police Services Informational Links & Resources Your Weston website has a wealth of information. For example, under Police Services, one of the buttons on that landing page is called Informational Links. This page provides direct links to excellent outside resources and information to help keep you safe or assist you in finding assistance or care. |
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Lockers at Regional Park Hoopers at Regional Park now have a new way to protect their belongings during pick-up games. Our Parks team has installed brand-new lockers open for use beside the main walkway to the courts. The lockers offer ample space to store your shoes, phone, keys, wallet and small bags. Don’t forget to bring your own lock next time you head out to the Regional Park basketball or sand volleyball courts. |
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Weston Branch Library Ageless Grace Brain & Body Fitness Ageless Grace is a fun, creative and playful chair exercise program for senior adults that works out your brain as well as your body. The exercises are focused on natural, everyday movements and are designed for all ages and abilities. Participants get their bodies moving while creating new patterns for the brain. This helps stave off mental decline and helps mature adults live longer, healthier, happier lives. Join Ageless Grace Certified Educator, Eleanor Robinson, in-person at the Weston Branch Library every Wednesday at 1 p.m. There is no cost to participate. |
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Weston Racquet Club Winter Tennis Camp The Weston Racquet Club's Winter Tennis Camp begins next week! Is your child registered? The camp offers more than just tennis lessons. Your student can spend the break working on learning a new skill, developing healthy fitness habits, competing with students their own age and building their self-confidence. They’ll spend their time with professional instructors with activities including; tennis drills, match play, Pickleball, team competitions and more. |
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Weston YMCA Family Center Parenting Mental Wellness Program Wednesday, December 21 | Noon The YMCA virtual wellness talks raise the bar of good health for our community by closing the clinic to community gap for health care services and education. Join the Mental Wellness talk with Karissa Bolden, LMHC on Wednesday, December 21 at noon, to learn about parenting with mental health awareness.
Be sure to register today in order to access the virtual session. |
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Weston Explosion Recreational Softball Register Now for the Spring 2023 Season It's almost time to play ball! Registration for the Spring recreational softball season with the Weston Explosion is now open! Players ages four - 18 are invited to participate. The season, which runs from January through April, will begin with evaluations on January 21 and practices will start shortly after.
Weston Explosion is run by volunteers so you can also help out as head coach or assistant, team parent or just helping out in the concession stand. |
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Water Safety Home for the Holidays? Designate a Water Watcher Florida is fortunate to experience warm weather year-round and during the holidays, friends and family gather at home to celebrate. Prevent a tragedy this holiday season by assigning an adult water watcher to monitor the pool and/or any water body around your home. It only takes a second for a child to find their way to the water and a potentially dangerous situation.
A water watcher is someone that can devote their undivided attention to the water source whether it’s to monitor the use of a swimming pool or a backyard lake. Adults can switch out of the post periodically to give everyone a chance to enjoy the gathering, while also safeguarding your home from a possible drowning event. REMEMBER: Drowning is preventable. |
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