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NEWS FROM THE CITY OF WESTON January 11, 2022 ‌ Next Regular City Commission Meeting: Tuesday, January 18 Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Observance Legislation signed in 1983 first marked the birthday of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as a Federal holiday. On this holiday, we reflect upon Dr. King's legacy of peace and perseverance. The peaceful protests he led were often met with violence, but he and his followers persisted to lead the civil rights movement. Following the powerful March on Washington in 1963, the movement led to two great successes the following year: the ratification of the 24th Amendment, which abolished the poll tax -- protecting the right to vote for many, and the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which effectively ended segregation and banned employment discrimination. Today, the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Federal Holiday is observed throughout the nation as a day of service - "a day on, not day off." The MLK Day of Service is intended to empower individuals, strengthen communities, bridge barriers, create solutions to social problems, and move us closer to Dr. King's vision of a "Beloved Community." We encourage you to look for ways to give back to your community on this day. Status of City Operation on Monday, January 17  All City administrative offices - City Hall, the Community Center, the Public Works Services Center, and the Building Department - will be closed.   City parks will be open and will follow regular operating hours. There will be regular garbage and recycling service. Weston's Winter Safety Expo Returns on Jan. 21 This is one of the most popular events of the year, and the fact that it will snow only adds to the fun! Join us in Tequesta Trace Park from 6 until 8:30 p.m. for an entertaining, fun-filled and educational evening with multiple Law Enforcement and Fire Rescue & Emergency Medical Services agencies. There will be helicopters, boats, bomb units, Search and Rescue, Homeland Security and more. All these agencies and personnel are here just for YOU and they have their equipment open for you to view and explore. There will be music, entertainment, interactive inflatable games, and food trucks too!  Read More » Like and Share on Facebook » It's Almost Time to Celebrate the Arts Sunday, January 23, 2022 | 1 to 5 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon celebrating the arts with your family. The popular Celebrate the Arts Day event, presented by The Arts Council of Greater Weston and the City of Weston, will return to Weston Town Center on Saturday, January 23, from 1 to 5 p.m.   Mark your calendar and plan to attend. Admission is free and there is truly something for everyone -- from hands-on creativity booths to the popular 28-foot-long Graffiti Wall, the Young At Art open air studio, student musical, dance and theatrical performances, and more!  Read More » Like and Share on Facebook » Last Week to Get Christmas Tree Picked Up It’s time for the Pine (or Fir) to hit the road, literally. LAST CALL for Residential Curbside Collection of Christmas trees in Weston. Collection ends on Saturday, January 15 so get yours to the curb today if you have curbside garbage collection. Just a reminder, there are a few simple rules. Click below to learn more. Note that pick up service with our solid waste hauler has been delayed due to the impact of COVID on staff; however, all trees should be picked up by this Saturday. There is also a nearby tree recycling option at a Broward County Park near you. Learn More » Make a Clean Sweep in 2022! Bulk Trash Curbside Pickup and Household Hazardous Waste Event This Month Start the new year fresh. The next Quarterly Residential Bulk Trash curbside pickup takes place on your regular garbage collection day between Wednesday, January 26 through Friday, January 28 for single-family homes and others with curbside collection; and Saturday, January 29 for multi-family units with dumpsters.   Bulk Trash includes appliances, vegetation from regular yard maintenance by the homeowner, mattresses, carpets, furniture and more! Glass items should be placed in a rigid container for safety.   Household hazardous waste materials are not accepted in bulk trash pickup or in your regular garbage service collection. That is why we have worked with Broward County to coordinate our next Household Hazardous Waste Disposal & Electronics Collection event, which will take place on Sunday, January 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Just drive through at the Weston Public Works Services Center, 2599 S. Post Road, pop the trunk and we will do the rest. Don’t know what items are accepted? Click below to learn more.  Details on Bulk Trash Pickup » Details on HHW & Electronics Collection » YMCA Ask the Doctor: Hormonal Impact on Weight Loss January 20 | 6 p.m. When in doubt, ask the doctor. Register for the latest in the “Ask the Doctor,” series from the YMCA and Cleveland Clinic. The virtual lecture will focus on the hormonal impact on weight loss. Log in for the lecture on January 20 at 6 p.m., and don’t forget to register ahead of time. Click Here to Register » Click Here for More Virtual YMCA » YMCA Summer Camp 2022 Early Bird Registration Now Open for Limited Time The Weston YMCA is already gearing up for a fun-filled summer. Your kids, ages five through 17 can enjoy weekly field trips to Flamingo Gardens, Sawgrass Recreational Park, Miami Zoo, Marlins Baseball games and more. Early Bird registration is now open for a limited time only. Don’t miss out.  Learn More » Healthy Living Tip Fall Prevention for Older Adults Over 25% of the older adult population experiences a fall at some time. Fall injuries not only impart physical harm, but financial and mental impacts as well. Learn about a program called STEDI, developed by the Centers for Disease Control to help you prevent this from occurring. Learn More » CDC COVID-19 Guidelines Quarantine or Isolation? Do you know when to quarantine? For how long? What about when to isolate? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated their COVID-19 guidelines for quarantine and isolation. Quarantine only if you have been in close contact with someone who has COVID and are unvaccinated. Stay home for 5 days and get tested on day 5. Isolate for 5 days if you have COVID (beginning with day of first symptoms). If symptoms improve after 5 days, you may be around others (you should wear a mask for an additional 5 days).  Learn More » Next Commission Meeting Tuesday, January 18 at 7 p.m. Regular City Commission meetings are scheduled to be held in person (limited seating) and virtual, and are available for viewing online and on our Weston Government Access TV Channel. January's meeting is held on a Tuesday evening, (rather than the third Monday of the month), due to the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday observance on Monday, January 17. Learn More »